SCHOOL INDUCTION PROGRAMME

SCHOOL INDUCTION PROGRAM REPORT

K S Abraham Memorial Higher Secondary School (AMHSS), Thirumala

Preface

Our B.Ed. Curriculum include five day school induction program. From this program our aim is to attain more details and ideas about school activities, curriculum, environment and method of teaching. My school induction program started on 13th August 2019. I selected K S Abraham Memorial Higher Secondary School (AMHSS) Thirumala for this program. There were three students from physical science optional and two students from English optional from GCTE.

Physical Science 

Nimisha A

Aswathy M Nair
Rinoja K.S

English

Anjana N
 Dhanya Vikraman

We got chance to observe the classes of concern teachers and to take three shared classes. We collected details and photos about school activities and functioning and we could find the problems faced by the students.

OBJECTIVES OF SCHOOL INDUCTION PROGRAMME

 To enable the student teacher
 To acquaint with the school environment and day to day functioning.
 To observe the lessons of school teachers individually or in a small groups.
 To meet the students informally to learn their background and their interest in learning.
 To identify the learning facilities in the school.
 To engage lessons individually or as shared practice.
 To maintain a detailed diary as record of visit.

SCHOOL DETAILS

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

It was in 1923, that is 95 years ago that the Abraham Memorial Higher Secondary School,with English medium was established by Sri. K.S.Abraham who was one of the pioneers of English education in this part of the Trivandrum District. The School was functioning as a vernacular school at least a decade before 1923, Sri.K.S.Abrahhama man of vision and missionary zeal gave educational opportunity for children from all section of society and often allowing them monetary concessions. The School which started with just 5 pupils in the English Medium grew and prospered providing social and educational growth to the people in and around Thirumala who would have otherwise denied this opportunity.
Later, when the medium of instruction was uniformly changed into Malayalam in all primary and secondary school the English medium had to go. Once again in 1984, this High School started an English Medium section. To crown these achievements, the Higher Secondary Section had been started in the School in 2000 with two Science batches and one Humanities batch.
The founder Manager passed away in 1954 and Sri.L.J.Solomn Roy became the manager. The school maintained its popularity and progress through ups and down. Sir.L.J.Solomon Roy died in 1979 and his son Sri. A.S. Ben Roy is the present manager.
The School situated about 8 kilometres North East of the Capital City of Kerala has 1300 students on Roll. It has 70 members on the teaching staff. Sri.B.Krishnakumar is the present Head Master of the School.
The School is committed to strive for the whole some development-mental, physical and spiritual of the children. The responsibility of the school to the society is as great as it had ever been. It is in the goodwill and the co-operation of our people that the success and growth of the institution depend.

MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATION

i. Principal - Rajasree D.V
ii. Vice principal - Anitha K
iii. Headmaster - B. Krishnakumar
iv. Staff Secretary - S.D.Pradeep
v. Co- operative society secretary - S.S.Saji Das
vi. School leader - Ananthu .V.Nair
vii. NSS Program Officer - Sandhya
viii. PTA President - Wilfred Thomas
ix. School Librarian - Biji .V

LAYOUT AND STRUCTURE

The school has the following buildings.
UP Block - 11 Class rooms, NCC room, Maths Lab, Science Lab, Smart room
High Section Block - 23 Class rooms, Noon meal Shed, U-Shed, Library, Computer lab,Computer lab
Staff room, Social Science Lab, Store
HSS Block - 12 Class rooms, Chemistry lab, Physics lab, Computer lab, Zoology lab,
Botany lab, Computer lab, Staff room, Canteen
Auditorium - There is an open Stage as well as a mini stage.
Lunch Room - There is no separate lunch room for teachers and students.
Toilets - 16 toilets for girls and 10 for boys.

STRENGTH OF THE SCHOOL

There are total 901 students and 46 teachers in the school. There are 41 lady teachers and 5 male teachers. There are 6 non-teaching staff which includes clerks, lab attendants, peon and security guard.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCHOOL FOR THE ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT’S PERSONALITY

1. CLUBS

(1) English Club

The primary aim of the club is to enable students to develop confidence in using English and make them enjoy the learning process. English club is set up with a view to improving and polishing communication skills in the language. It provides a platform for self expression. The club members will initiate and encourage their classmates to talk in English.
(2) Hindi Club
This club is for National language lovers. Hindi Day is celebrated with true patriotic spirit. Various literary programs like Hindi handwriting competition, Hindi news reading competition, Hindi Speech competition and Hindi essay writing competition are conducted.
(3) Sanskrit Club
The primary aim of this club is to enable students to appreciate the importance of Sanskrit language. Sanskrit day is celebrated. Sanskrit morning assembly used to be held in which students and teachers presented all the assembly programs in Sanskrit like prayer, thought for the day, pledge, news, speech and Sanskrit poem recitation.
(4) Malayalam Club The Malayalam Club is a club which gives children great opportunities for showcasing their Malayalam language skills through various events conducted inside and outside campus. The club also helps children in forming good life long habits and cultivating a voluntaristic spirit by coming close to their mother tongue. Club activities supplement academics and give the students practical training which they require in day to day life.
(5) Reading Club Provide a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at school by encouraging students to read daily news paper and by organizing various reading competitions.
(6) Radio Club In an effort to provide opportunity for children to develop communication skill radio programs are been organized by the radio club members of UP and High School. Programs are been conducted in Malayalam, English, Hindi and Sanskrit.
(7) Science Club
The primary aim of science club is to inculcate scientific aptitude among the students. Students are encouraged to do simple science experiments, spread awareness about environmental pollution, and make useful products from waste materials. Various national and international days related with science and technology are celebrated to spread awareness among students. Science exhibition is conducted.
(8) Mathematics Club
The aim is to stimulate children’s mathematical curiosity. Experiencing the wonders of mathematics will result in a positive attitude towards the subject that will take them a long away even beyond classrooms.
(9) IT Club
Hand on training is given to the students. The club will bring out a newsletter every three months. The members will be trained to operate smart classrooms and multimedia room. They also assist in school blog and website
(10) Nature Club
The club will try to make the school campus an eco- friendly one. Posters will be put up as a part of this. It will see to the management of solid waste.
(11)Social Science Club
The club will help the students to care for the past so as to create a better future and also to value and preserve the rich heritage.

2. CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

To help the students cope with the stress. They do have very strong career guidance of councelling unit. The students are free to approach the teachers in charge and ask for help. Motivation and councelling classes are given at regular intervals and also on a one to one basis. Sessions on the immense courses available after plus two are held.

3. GAMES AND SPORTS

Special care is given to those students who excel in various sports events at the district and state level. Students are taught Yoga in connection with international Yoga day.
4. SPORTS MEET
In each class there are two periods in a week for sports activities, students participate in race, shuttle badminton, Kho-Kho, Khabbadi etc. School sports meet is conducted at the school assembly ground. Good performers are selected for inter school competitions and other competitions held at various level.

5. SCHOOL YOUTH FESTIVAL

This school organizes arts festival in which students participate in various cultural programs. Teachers provide immense support and encouragement for the students. Training and practice of various dance and music programs are provided by the teachers. Students are selected to participate in sub district youth festival. Programs are held at open air auditorium.

6. PHOTOCOPYING FACILITY

A photocopying machine has been installed in the school society for the benefits of students and teachers.

7. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

This cooperative society supplies text books and other study material to the students as and when needed at concessional rates.

8. CANTEEN

This school runs a canteen where students can buy Tea, coffee, snacks and chocolates.

9. SCHOOL BUS

Four school buses sponsored by PTA and MLA run to different parts of the city and beyond city limits.

10. COMPUTER LAB

AMHSS Thirumala has separate computer labs for UP, HS and HSS. Due to lack of infrastructure the UP and HS are using the same computer lab There are 5 PC and 15 laptops in the HS section and 11 PC and 2 laptops in the HSS section. Every lab has high speed internet connection and is equipped with white board and projectors. KITE and Samagra project is working here. The school maintains a website in which basic details of the students, staff and various academic and co-curricular activities are been updated.

11. SCIENCE LABS

The school maintain separate labs for Chemistry, Physics and Biology at HSS level.

12. CHEMISTRY LAB

The Higher secondary section has a chemistry lab where maximum 30 students can be accommodated at a time. There are 4 work tables available in the lab and the students perform experiments batch wise with each batch consisting of 30 students. The experiments performed by the students includes Salt analysis, Titration etc.

13. PHYSICS LAB

The Higher secondary section has a chemistry lab where maximum 30 students can be accommodated at a time. There are 4 work tables available in the lab and the students perform experiments batch wise .There are 6groups in a batch and each group consist of 5 students. Total 22 experiments are performed by the students

14. BIOLOGY LAB

The botany and zoology lab contains models, specimens, permanent slides etc. The botany and zoology lab has 12 microscope each. Both the labs can accommodate maximum 30 students at a time.

15. SCIENCE LAB

A common science lab is maintained at High School level. This lab is well equipped where teachers can demonstrate various science experiments and help students to have hand on experience.

16. LIBRARY

School has a library which provides books to students and teachers. Daily news papers both in Malayalam and English is available. Reference books for various entrance exams for HSS level is also available. It has a variety of books ranging from fairy tales, encyclopedia, fictions, science , commerce and general knowledge

17. SMART CLASS ROOMS

To keep up with the latest technology they have smart classrooms and teaching takes place using technological aids. They have a multi media auditorium with an LCD projector. E- learning using samagra portal is a effectively utilized.

18. TOILETS AND WATER FACILITIES

The school provides sufficient toilet facilities for the students and staff.

19. MID DAY MEAL PROGRAMME

Mid day meal program initiated by the government is carried out very systematically. Students are able to have a healthy and nutritious lunch during every working day.

20. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

i. K Suresh Kumar, the physical science faculty has won the National teachers award for the year 2012.
ii. K Suresh Kumar, the physical science faculty has won the NCERT award.
iii. Five students from 12th standard secured full A+ in the year 2018.
iv. Nine students from 10th standard secured full A+ in the year 2018.

21. CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION

AMHSS conducts onam exam, Christmas exam and annual exam every year. They also conduct unit test and monthly test. Model exams for 10th and 12th standard students are also conducted. PSC exams, SET exam and other UPSC exams also are conducted in the school.

1st SHARED CLASS DETAILS

Student Teachers: Aswathy, Nimisha A, Rinoja K S Class : VIII
Subject: Physics Division: A
Chapter: Force Strength: 36
Topic: Thrust Period : Vth
Student teachers introduced themselves and began the class by wishing the students. Aswathy introduced the topic by checking their previous knowledge on force. The students responded positively by shouting the definition of force. Nimisha took a geometry box of a student and asked the students to list out various forces acting on it. Students responded by mentioning gravitational force, frictional force and reaction force. At the same time Rinoja arranged the materials for the demonstration of thrust and rubbed blackboard and wrote subject name. After which students were introduced with various daily life experiences of thrust. Students listened very carefully and asked very interesting questions, which was appreciated and replied by the student teachers. Aswathy introduced the concept of Thrust which was elaborated and illustrated by Nimisha and Rinoja. A demonstration based on the textbook exercise was performed by Aswathy and Nimisha. Students were asked to come in lines and make required observation. The class was duly managed by Rinoja. After which a table was drawn in the blackboard and was filled with the help of the students by asking them questions related to the demonstration. Some students were responding very well while a few didn’t show any interest in these activities. Finally the definition and mathematical equation of Thrust was explained and written on the blackboard. Bye that time bell ran class was stopped and student teachers left the class by wishing the students.

2nd SHARED CLASS DETAILS

Student Teachers: Aswathy, Nimisha .A, Rinoja Class: IX
Subject: Chemistry
Division: F
Chapter: Redox Reaction and Rate of Chemical Reaction Strength: 19
 Topic: Oxidation, Reduction, and Oxidation Number Period: 2nd

Student teachers introduced themselves and began the class by wishing the students. Optional teacher Bindu ma’am came to observe to observe the shared class of the student teachers. Aswathy begin the class by checking their previous knowledge on oxidation and reduction. Few answered the questions, Aswathy explained the concept and meaning of oxidation, reduction, oxidation number and reduction number. By that time Rinoja wrote few examples on the blackboard and encouraged students to answer. Further Rinoja explained the rules to determine oxidation number with the help of some examples. Students were not responding well. Then Bindu ma’am once again took the topic from the very basic concept. Students seemed to lack basic knowledge in chemistry and arithmetic knowledge was also not up to the required level. Teacher could explain the concept of oxidation in a very simple and effective manner. By then bell rang and class was stopped. Student teacher was instructed by the optional teacher to once again explain the basic concept during the interval time. Students wished the student teachers and Bindu ma’am whole heartedly.

3rd SHARED CLASS DETAILS

Student Teachers: Aswathy, Nimisha .A, Rinoja Class: VIII


Subject: Chemistry Division: A
Chapter: Redox Reaction and Rate of Chemical Reaction
 Strength: 46
Topic: Oxidation number
 Period: 2nd

Student teachers introduced themselves and began the class by wishing the students. Optional teacher Bindu ma’am came to observe to observe the shared class of the student teachers. Aswathy begin the class by checking their previous knowledge on oxidation and reduction. Few

answered the questions, Aswathy explained the concept and meaning of oxidation, reduction, oxidation number and reduction number and corresponding definitions and concepts were written on the blackboard. Rinoja continued the class by discussing the basic rules to determine oxidation number. Nimisha explained the concept once more by discussing more examples students were encouraged to do the problems on the blackboard. Bindu ma’am also helped the students to understand the concept clearly. Students responded in a positive way. By that then bell rang, student teaches wished the class and ended the class.