Central Provincial School
Our schools have a conducive environment for the mental and physical growth of our staff and students. The classrooms are spacious and digitally enabled with e-books. The state-of-the art science and computer laboratories make experiments and coding stimulating and the ergo-dynamically designed furniture ensures the students’ comfort. Our basketball courts, badminton and tennis courts and cricket pitch provide access to physical activity for the students. There are well-stocked libraries, art rooms and multipurpose halls in each of our branches. The schools are equipped with CCTVs and professional guards, fire evacuation plans and also bus services. We also have an infirmary under a qualified nurse along with healthy nutritious snacks and meals available in the school cafeteria.
Methodology
Central Provincial School a long tradition of scholarly, artistic and athletic excellence and follows the Central Board of Secondary Education recommended curriculum. In Senior Secondary, students can choose between Science, Commerce and Humanities streams Experiential, creative, project-based and interdisciplinary learning are infused across the curriculum. The best International trends in education are adapted to an Indian context The schools follow the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. Along with the compulsory First language English and second language Hindi, students are given a choice between Marathi and Sanskrit as the third language from classes V to VIII. As per the CBSE guidelines, the assessments are based on CCE or the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation using both formal and non-formal techniques. For classes I to III, there are no formal summative examinations held and their annual report is based on a series of formative assessments. For classes IV to XII, curriculums, strictly as per CBSE guidelines are followed. Along with the academic content, the curriculum comprises of a rich co-curricular part which includes Music, Dance, Art, Craft, Sports, Computers, Foundation of Information Technology, Projects, Science Club, Interactive Club, Robotics, excursions and other activities. Regular sessions of Quality Circle Time are taken up to ensure growth in emotional and social component of the child’s personality.
The examinations are:
1. AISSE or the All India Secondary School Examination which the students take at the end of standard X. Subjects: English Communicative, Hindi Course B, Sanskrit, Communicative, Mathematics, Science and Social Science.
2. AISSCE or the All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination is what the student takes at the end of standard XII.
The subjects offered at this level are:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English Core, Physical Education, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Political Science, Psychology and Engineering Graphics.
Methodology
Our schools follow the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. Along with the compulsory first language English and second language Hindi, students are given a choice between Marathi and Sanskrit as the third language from classes V to VIII.We at Central Provincial School believe in making every learning experience joyful for the child. While planning the methodology to transact the curriculum, the “Joy Quotient” is maintained as the top priority. The instruction comprises both formal and non-formal teaching techniques. Role play, hands on activities, labs and projects are a regular feature of the lesson plansProject approach to consolidate concepts through real life experience is an integral part of the teaching in primary classes. Here, the teacher becomes a facilitator and children learn by experience and discovery. Mathematics, Science, Hindi and Social Studies labs are provided for the children to explore and understand the concepts taught in classrooms. Active learning leads them to produce high-quality work and to grow as individuals and collaborators. Children have a strong disposition to explore and discover. The Project Approach builds on natural curiosity, enabling children to interact, question, connect, problem-solve, communicate, reflect, and more. This kind of authentic learning extends beyond the classroom to each student’s home, community, nation, and the world. It essentially makes learning the stuff of real life and children active participants.
Co- Curriculum
At Central Provincial School, we cater to the interests, skills and multiple intelligence of our students and equip them with life skills, and engage them in various co-curricular activities. Students participate in art and craft competitions and exhibitions of their artwork are held in the city art galleries. Talented and trained faculties mentor students in Performing Arts who in turn win accolades at the local and national level. Our students have regularly excelled at the national and international levels in various sports. Day Boarding offers skill-based activities like Aeromodelling and students opt for them to hone their talents and skills to perfection. Students get opportunities to participate in Inter house competitions. The Student Council is an elected team of Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects who play a major role in the school.
Visual Art
- Art and Craft open up a whole new world of color and creativity to the ones blessed with Visual Intelligence. Therefore right from the very young to the seniors, Visual Arts form a regular in the school time-table. Students have won innumerable laurels in national and international scenarios.
- Commercial Art
- Photography
Performing Arts
- Well – equipped music rooms for Western and Indian music
- Outdoor Amphitheaters
- Indian Classical dance: Kathak and Bharatnatyam
Sports
- Basketball courts
- Football field
- Lawn Tennis Courts
- Cricket ground
- Table tennis courts
- Badminton Courts
- 200 meter athletic track on 2 acres open ground
- Play areas with swings, slides and other outdoor equipment
- Separate, play areas for juniors and seniors
- Martial Arts Zone
- Yoga
- Chess and Carom room.
Sports are a necessary and important component of school upbringing-so feels CPS. Thus the emphasis on Sports is tremendous as a means of all round development of body and mind.
There have been District, State and National Level achievers. Some players have played International Chess, Kabaddi, Skating and Lawn Tennis too. The following facilities are given to all students:
House
To encourage the spirit of healthy competition, the student body is divided into four Houses as Red- House of Spirit, Green-House of Harmony, Blue-House of Unity and Yellow- House of Discovery. The Students’ Council comprises the House Captains, Vice Captains, and Prefects. They are led by the School Captain and School Vice Captain. The Students’ Council meets regularly to discuss school issues and have a major say in the running of the school. There are regular Inter-House Competitions which are keenly contested. These include varied activities such as Performing and Visual Arts, Sports, etc including