Happy Child High School, Rehabari
Happy Child High School (HCHS) is a private co-educational institution located in Rehabari, Guwahati, Assam (India). It was established in the year 1980 by Mr. M. P. Aggarwal and his wife, Mrs. Nirmal Aggarwal. The school is affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA).
| Happy Child High School, Rehabari | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Madhavdevpur, Rehabari Guwahati 781008 India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Learn To Serve |
| Established | 13 January, 1980 |
| Founders | Mr. M. P. Aggarwal and Mrs. Nirmal Aggarwal |
| Grades | Pre–nursery to 10 |
| Houses | |
| Affiliation | Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) |
| Website | https://happychildhighschool.com/ |
| School Authority | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Mrs. Nirmal Aggarwal |
| President | Dr. Pradip Kumar Jain |
| Secretary | Mrs. Neena Aggarwal |
| Principal | Mrs. Neelanjana P. Nobis |
| Headmistress | Mrs. Soma Mukherjee |
| Assistant Headmistress | Mrs. Sanghamitra Roy |
In 1989, the first batch comprising of 12 students appeared for matriculation (also known as High School Leaving Certificate or HSLC Examination) and they came out with flying colours. From then on, the school has done continuous progress. As of the year 2020, a total of 142 students appeared for the HSLC Examination, with 40 students securing 90% and above, 71 students securing distinction marks (83% and above) and 21 students securing star marks (75% and above). The students of this school have also secured State Ranks in the HSLC Examination several times.[1][2][3]
The school has two wings: the primary school building, which consists of Classes Pre-Nursery to 4 and the high school building, which consists of Classes 5 to 10.
Background[edit]
Mrs. Nirmal Aggarwal started her career as Headmistress of Tarun Ram Phukan School, Guwahati. Later, she joined Shishu Niketan, Guwahati on 31st August, 1964. She moulded the school from its infancy and shaped it at par excellence by its own right. During her tenure as the Headmistress of Shishu Niketan, she had a strong inclination to start her own school and usher the holistic development to the students of the society. Thus she thought, decided and conquered the dream that she had in her mind. In this noble venture of hers special mention can be made of her husband Mrs. M.P Aggarwal and their children, who stood by her through thick and thin and extended their whole hearted support and encouragement.
The school made a humble beginning under the name Happy Child Montessori School on 13th January, 1980 at Kumarpara, Guwahati. At its inception, it was just a primary school with Classes Pre Nursery to 2 and a handful of dedicated teachers. After it got affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, Assam in the year 1988, its name changed to Happy Child High School.
Academics[edit]
Courses[edit]
- Compusory Subjects -
- English and Mathematics are taught from Class Pre-Nursery onwards.
- Hindi is taught from Class KG onwards and Assamese is taught from Class 2 onwards. Later, in Class 8, these two subjects are included in MIL (Modern Indian Languages) and students have to choose one of these subjects.
- Science is taught from Class 1 onwards, Social Studies is taught from Class 2 onwards and History is taught from Class 6 onwards. Later, in Class 8, Social Studies and History are merged together.
- From Class 8 onwards, an Elective subject is included in the curriculum. Students have to choose a suitable Elective subject amongst Advanced Mathematics, Elective Computer, Elective Geography and Elective History.
- Subsidiary Subjects -
The school trains the pupil in various skills through its subsidiary subjects. These include Poetry, Handwriting, Dictation, Drawing, Value Education, General Knowledge and Work Experience. These subjects are discontinued from Class 8 onwards.
Evaluation System[edit]
- Pre-Primary Section (Classes Pre-Nursery to KG) -
- Activity, Worksheets, Oral Reading
- Unit Tests, Oral Tests, Worksheets, Activity (for KG)
- Half Yearly and Annual Examination
- Primary Section (Classes 1 to 4) -
- Unit Tests, Surprise Tests, Oral Tests, Projects throughout the year
- Half Yearly and Annual Examination
- Middle Section (Classes 5 to 7) -
- Unit Tests, Surprise Tests, Oral Tests and Half Yearly before Summer Vacation
- Unit Tests, Surprise Tests, Projects and Annual Examination after Summer Vacation
- High Section (Classes 8 to 10) -
- Unit Tests, Projects, Oral Tests
- Half Yearly and Annual Examination
- Pre Test & Selection (for Class 10, as per the SEBA Guidelines)
Promotion Pattern[edit]
School follows the promotion pattern as mentioned in the SEBA Guidelines, where 30% from Half Yearly, 20% from Unit Test and 50% from Annual Examination is taken as evaluation basis.
Extra-Curricular Activities[edit]
Training Classes[edit]
Apart from academic training, the school also conducts extra-curricular training classes. From Class 5 onwards, training is given in instruments (Guitar, Tabla), vocals (Hindustani, Classical), dance (Kathak), martial arts (Karate) and Scouts & Guides. Interested students may take part in these training classes. On the other hand, Yoga classes are compulsory for students of Classes 5 to 8.
House System[edit]
Each student is placed in a house, to which he/she belongs for the rest of the school career. The House Master/Mistress stays in close touch with the student's extra-curricular progress. The various competitions held under house system are -
- Spectra - Interhouse Activity Week, also known as Spectra, is an in-house competition, where students of different houses are pitted against each other. Students take up responsibility in polishing their innate qualities and bring forth the best in them. Spectra is held in the month of September every year. Competitions held during Spectra include Debate, Discussion, Solo Singing, Group Singing, Group Dance and Skit (Drama).
- Outdoor Sports Day - It is an annual event held to develop athletic skills. It sharpens in the students leadership qualities, team spirit and a healthy sense of competition. Competitions held on this day include Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Relay Race, 100 Metres Running, 200 Metres Running etc.
- Indoor Games Day - It is another annual event, which is organised to test the gaming talents, quick wits and sense of discipline amongst students. Competitions held on this day include Chess, Chinese Checkers, Table Tennis, Badminton, Sudoku etc.
- Interschool Competitions - Students are regularly sent for participation in various interschool events, such as seminars, debates, cultural meets, workshops, cricket matches[4][5], table tennis matches, taekwondo competitions etc. Not only these activities expose them to the dynamic outer world and provide them an opportunity to meet eminent personalities of various fields, but also boost their confidence and give them the winner’s edge.
Fantasia And Vista[edit]
- Fantasia - The school provides a platform and a nurturing ground for students to discover and showcase their talents. The Annual Day of the school, known as Fantasia, marks a grand celebration of wide spectrum of performing arts and showcases the dormant flair in the students. Students get a chance to enhance their talents by learning various skills from the teachers, who are specially called for teaching a particular dance form or singing style to the participants.
- Vista - In the fast-paced world, the contribution of Science and technical know-how is really great. A scientific bent of mind and sense of creativity is an asset for every individual. HCHS provides a conducive environment for the stimulation of their proficiency in the various fields of academics in the form of Vista, a mega-scale exhibition of Science, Art and Craft Works. Vista is held once in every four years, replacing Fantasia in the fourth year.
Both Fantasia and Vista are held in the month of March.
Notable Alumni[edit]
- Ambar Das, a music composer.
Dress Code[edit]
- Boys -
- From Monday to Thursday: White Shirt, Dark Grey Trousers, School Tie, Black Shoes and White Socks.
- For Friday: T. Shirt, White Trousers, White Shoes and White Socks.
- Girls -
- From Monday to Thursday: White Shirt, Dark Grey Skirt, School Tie, Black Shoes, White Socks and Black Ribbons/Hair Band.
- For Friday: T. Shirt, White Skirt, White Shoes, White Socks and White Ribbons.
ID Cards should be worn regularly. Students availing school bus service should wear the School Badge. In winter, students should wear Maroon-coloured Sweaters. Students of Classes 8 and 9 should wear White T. Shirt and Track Pant on whichever day they have Yoga classes.
Publications[edit]
- Milestone - The school began to publish its annual magazine, Milestone, from 1990 onwards. It gives a chance to the budding talents of the institution to unfurl their intellect and creativity. Moreover, some articles are also written by the members of the School Faculty and by the HCHS Alumni members. Along with English articles, Hindi and Assamese articles are also published in the magazine.
- HCHS Chronicle - In 2019, the school took the initiative of publishing the triannual newsletter HCHS Chronicle. This newsletter provides an insight into the activities of the school, that take place on a day-to-day basis.
See also[edit]
- Sanskriti The Gurukul - Founded by Mr. Ashutosh Aggarwal, son of Mrs. Nirmal Aggarwal
References[edit]
- ↑ Jun 16, TNN | Updated:; 2012; Ist, 06:46. "Three students bag first position | Guwahati News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2016-06-01). "Happy Child happy with results - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "HSLC Result: 4 Students Secure Positions from Kamrup (M)". Pratidin Time. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2019-05-15). "Bethany High School and Happy Child School wins in the 15th All Assam Dhan Sena Sinha Memorial Inter-School Cricket Tournament - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "School cricket tournament". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
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