Navy Children School, Delhi

Navy Children School Delhi
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Location
Chanakyapuri New Delhi India
Information
Type	Private
Established	2 August 1965
Principal	Mrs Ruma Purkayastha
Vice principal	Mrs Minakshi Kushwaha
Grades	Class KG – 12
Campus size	5-acre (20,000 m2)
Affiliation	CBSE
Website	www.ncsnavy.com/ncsd.htm

The Naval Public School of Delhi, India was established in 1965 and is the flagship of the Naval Public Schools system set up by the Navy Education Society. Ages range from nursery to class XII level.

The school was named Naval Primary School, and situated on navy grounds in Chanakyapuri with students aged from nursery to Class III. Mrs. A.K. Chatterjee, wife of the then Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral (later Admiral) Chatterjee, was the first principal of the school, leading a small group of lady teachers; Mrs. Narasimhan was vice-principal. Other pioneer teachers included Mrs. Krishnaswamy and Mrs. Rana. The teachers were drawn from the ranks of NOWA (the Naval Officer's Wives Association) and from the ranks of the surrounding communities.

Classes were small, with the seniormost class in 1966, Class IV, with seven students enrolled at the beginning of 1966. The student body was drawn from the Governmental housing colonies of Satya Marg, Vinay Marg, Sarojini Nagar and Nauroji Nagar. The curriculum followed the standard curriculum for the Senior Cambridge/Indian Schools Certificate schools, essentially the same as the 'O' level track primary school curriculum in the UK. Subjects included English, Hindi, Arithmetic, Geography, History, Nature Studies and Moral Science, with senior classes adding Civics, Geometry and Algebra to the curriculum in Class V.

The school occupied the main building of the Naval Grounds in Chanakyapuri, which was adjacent to junior officers' flats. In the winter months preceding Republic Day (26 January) the grounds also accommodated a large tented encampment of Navy ratings, who used the school football grounds to rehearse for the Republic Day parade.

Notable former pupils include business tycoon Vivek Prabhakar (of Pappola fame) and actress former Miss India Neha Dhupia.

There are Naval Public Schools in Kochi, Vizag and Mumbai

History

Main Building

The Navy Children School earlier known as The Naval Public School was established on 2 August 1965. It began in one big hall. Naval Public School joined hands with Nathanian school which was being run in the present lawn area. It began as a primary school with approximately 600 children. The hall was divided into two where both LKG and UKG students were accommodated. One facilitator and one office staff helped to run the school.

Today NCS is a school in the chain of Navy Children Schools under the auspices of the Navy Education Society. It is administered by a Managing Committee set up in accordance with the Delhi School Education Act, 1973.

Objective

The school's objective is to provide education geared to the National Objectives, as envisaged in the National Policy of Education, 1986.

Facilities

Laboratory There are well-equipped laboratories for Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Mathematics.

Computer Labs The school has three computer labs equipped with the multimedia machines for students from KG to XII . Computer Aided Learning (CAL) packages are used like Bhartiya Vidya (for classes from IV to X) and Eureka (for classes XI, XII). These are computer based teaching systems which involve capsules on subjects which are displayed on television through networked computers installed in all classrooms.

Audio visual room The school has an audio visual room with a collection of audio-video cassettes/CDs to be used as aids. Bhartiya Vidya and Eureka capsules are available.

Amphitheater The open air red stone structure is for competitions and workshops.

Auditorium The school has an auditorium with sound-proofing and projector, for activities and workshops.

Special Educator and Councellor A Counselor and Special Educator provide support to the emotional, behavioural, interpersonal and academic problems faced by the students. A special educator is present to help to children with special needs, and offer students a shoulder to lean on in times of stress or upheavals.

Cafeteria The school cafeteria runs on eco-friendly standards.

Sports Games and sports are a part of the daily routine, such as NCC, tennis, table tennis, football, volleyball, cricket, basketball, athletic sports, yoga.

Science Park There is a science park with various types of trees planted where children can clear their scientific concepts amid nature.

MI Room Sick children seek assistance in the MI Room of the school. Height, weight and eye tests are made for all the students of the school.

Library The school has two libraries with books including encyclopaedias, story books, and course books.

Book/Tailor Shop Students can buy stationary and uniforms at discounted prices.

House system

The school has an established House System aimed at fostering team spirit and healthy competition among students. The students are divided into four Houses-Himgiri,Nilgiri, Udaigiri and Vikrant. Each House is headed by a Captain and a Vice-Captain, and a member of the staff acts as a House Warden. All House activities and most school functions are organised by the House Coordinator, assisted by the Associate Coordinators.

Activities

Inter-house activities are held, and inter-school activities are conducted. An activity conducted by the school and PTA (Parent teacher association) together is a 5 Km road run. Festivals include the Anchor Festival and Annual Day. Annual Day is held on the birthdate of the school. Competitions and celebrations go on for two days, with inter-school competitions and performances.

Buildings

The school has three blocks – Tagore, Raman and Ashok. Each block and room has a proper emergency exit plan with fire extinguishers,alarms and other safety devices installed at convenient places.

External links

• http://learning.indiatimes.com/school/pages/homepages/delhi/delhischlp/delnps1.htm
• http://npskochi.tripod.com
• http://www.npsnavy.com
• http://ncsnavy.com/ncsd.htm