Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Independence Day 2011
Independence Day at school was celebrated with the usual gaeity and enthusiasm. We had the regular March Past, Pyramid formation, Patriotic songs, speeches, etc. An unusual feature this year was that many Ex-students (more than 30) turned up for the celebrations. They said that they were badly missing their Almamater. Kudos to WPS!!!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
SRI. RAJESHWAR RAO GARU,Chairman, Ekasila Education Society
TO SIR, WITH LOVE
CHAIRMAN SRI. V.RAJESHWAR RAO GARU breathed his last in the early hours on 24th July 2011. His demise is a great loss not just to his family but society as a whole.
The Chairman Sri.V.Rajeshwar Rao was a former M.P (Rajya Sabha), an agriculturist and eminent Educationalist. Sri.V.Rajeshwar Rao was a person of immense stature and all three sister concerns of KITS stand proudly because of his unrelented and tireless efforts. Being a visionary, he started a Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science in Hanamakonda way back in 1980 to cater to the needy along with a Junior College and a school of high standards Warangal Public School. He was a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1972-78) and the Legislative Council (1980-85). He was also a member of various development bodies at Samithi, District and State levels. In his capacity as Rajya Sabha member, he was appointed as a member on various committees like Committee on Industry, Committee on Urban and Rural Development, etc. He was the Election-In-Charge for the former Prime Minister Late.Sri.P.V.Narasimha Rao during 1991 and 1996 general elections. He is a philanthropist to the core. Apart from constructing a Balaji temple with Kalyanamandapam (Community hall) for the benefit of public at his native Village Singapur, many needy students are being helped liberally to pursue higher studies. He was a constant source of support and inspiration to many a people. A prescient patriarch, his veteran touch is evident in every institute he has established.
We whole heartedly pray that God may give courage and strength to his family to bear the loss.
WE MISS YOUR PRESENCE SIR....WE SHALL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS....MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE..
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
BOARD EXAM RESULTS 2011
The CBSE has announced the Results yesterday. As usual, we have produced 100% pass results. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new scheme of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation popularly known as CCE for class IX and class X. The first batch of students under the new scheme have taken their Summative Test II (Board Exams) in March 2011. 41 out of 92 appeared secured a CGPA of 10/10 and 90 out of 92 secured a CGPA of more than 9/10. That's an excellent performance and I hope the next batch will equal it if they can't do better.
WELL DONE CHILDREN!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!YOU HAVE INDEED MADE US PROUD!!!!!!
MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THE STUDENTS OF CLASS 2011 WHO HAVE INDEED PROVED THAT WPS IS THE BEST!!!!!! WISH YOU ALL GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
WELL DONE CHILDREN!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!YOU HAVE INDEED MADE US PROUD!!!!!!
MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THE STUDENTS OF CLASS 2011 WHO HAVE INDEED PROVED THAT WPS IS THE BEST!!!!!! WISH YOU ALL GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Another function was organised in the evening by the STAFF CLUB to felicitate and bid farewell to Mrs Padmavathi. Many staff members including the Director spoke on the occasion and bid her farewell with a heavy heart. I wholeheartedly wish her and her family the very best in lfe.........GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY!!!!!
Mrs Padmavathi's retirement
Today MrsPadmavathi was felicitated as she was leaving school. She has completed 24years of dedicated service at WPS as a Social teacher for High School. Though she retired in the real sense long back, she has been in school due to her love for cultural activities. Everyone took part in the proceedings with mixed feelings. The Director, Principal and I felicitated her on behalf of the Management. We presented her with a saree, shawl and shield. I wholeheartedly wish her and her family a joyous, peaceful and prosperous life. God bless them all !!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
CCE
CCE-A change for the good
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new scheme of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation popularly known as CCE for class IX and class X. The first batch of students under the new scheme would be taking their Summative Test II (Board Exams) in March 2011. The system which is similar to that of Semester system will shortly be introduced right from class VI onwards.
As the system is new to many, I deem it fit to keep the parents and students informed through our magazine, as to how the system works. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) refers to a system of school-based evaluation of students that covers all aspects of students’ development. It is a developmental process of assessment which emphasizes on two fold objectives. These objectives are continuity in evaluation and assessment of broad based learning and behavioural outcomes on the others.
In this scheme the term `continuous' is meant to emphasise that evaluation of identified aspects of students `growth and development' is a continuous process rather than an event, built into the total teaching-learning process and spread over the entire span of academic session. It means regularity of assessment, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning gaps, use of corrective measures, retesting and feedback of evidence to teachers and students for their self evaluation.
The second term `comprehensive' means that the scheme attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of students' growth and development. Since abilities, attitudes and aptitudes can manifest themselves in forms other then the written word, the term refers to application of variety of tools and techniques (both testing and non-testing) and aims at assessing a learner's development in areas of learning like Knowledge , Understanding/Comprehension, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating.
The system aims at transforming the teaching into a learner-centred activity. It emphasizes on thought process and puts and end to rote learning (learning by heart). CCE will not only reduce the stress students’ experience, but will also help them identify at regular intervals the areas of learning, which require improvement. As this step will be initiated from the beginning of the academic session, students will have enough time to adopt suitable remedial measures and improve performance.
In this system a school session is divided into two terms:
First term – April to September. Second term – October to March.
The first term has two Formative Assessments (FA) of 10 marks each and one Summative Assessment (SA) of 20 marks. The second term has two Formative Assessments (FA) of 10 marks each and Summative Assessment (SA) of 40 marks. The syllabus covered in the first term will not be included in the second term. Thus, the Summative Assessment II (BOARD EXAMS) of Class X will have a weightage of only 40% marks.
Formative assessment includes all types of tests, formal and informal. Assessment can be done during the teaching process or after completing a unit. It includes class work, quizzes, worksheets, assignments, group discussion, experiments, projects, etc.
The Summative Assessment is the most traditional way of testing that is paper pen test based on the curriculum taught during the specified time period. The question paper of Summative Assessment is set and sent by the CBSE both for class IX and X.
The performance of a child in scholastic area will be assessed in terms of marks. Marks will be known to the student but his report card will show grades only. Marks will be converted into grades .
All Co-scholastic areas will be assessed term wise and the teachers will maintain student wise record along with relevant descriptive indicators before awarding the final grade. Each student needs to participate in one activity or the other. Grades will be awarded on a 5 points scale.
The newly introduced system, however, seems to have had a mixed reaction from parents, students and teachers. While some hail it as a welcome and long overdue step, there are others who feel that the stress has not really reduced, but changed form. But, CCE in my opinion is the most positive, historic, dynamic change that has ever been introduced into the annals of education in India. It is child-oriented, child-friendly and child-focused.
No more do students need to learn by rote long answers and reproduce them in the answer sheets in the Unit Tests and Terminal Exams. They don’t need to be filled with tension before the Board Exams with a fear that they may not perform well.Now, they are given many chances of improvement in an evaluation for a subject, at the formative stage by way of Formative Assessment. CCE is a fun-based learning and has life- long utility as what is learnt by doing is everlasting. It is perhaps the most historic change that has been introduced in the Indian education system.
A change for the good !! Are you ready ?!!
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new scheme of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation popularly known as CCE for class IX and class X. The first batch of students under the new scheme would be taking their Summative Test II (Board Exams) in March 2011. The system which is similar to that of Semester system will shortly be introduced right from class VI onwards.
As the system is new to many, I deem it fit to keep the parents and students informed through our magazine, as to how the system works. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) refers to a system of school-based evaluation of students that covers all aspects of students’ development. It is a developmental process of assessment which emphasizes on two fold objectives. These objectives are continuity in evaluation and assessment of broad based learning and behavioural outcomes on the others.
In this scheme the term `continuous' is meant to emphasise that evaluation of identified aspects of students `growth and development' is a continuous process rather than an event, built into the total teaching-learning process and spread over the entire span of academic session. It means regularity of assessment, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning gaps, use of corrective measures, retesting and feedback of evidence to teachers and students for their self evaluation.
The second term `comprehensive' means that the scheme attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of students' growth and development. Since abilities, attitudes and aptitudes can manifest themselves in forms other then the written word, the term refers to application of variety of tools and techniques (both testing and non-testing) and aims at assessing a learner's development in areas of learning like Knowledge , Understanding/Comprehension, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating.
The system aims at transforming the teaching into a learner-centred activity. It emphasizes on thought process and puts and end to rote learning (learning by heart). CCE will not only reduce the stress students’ experience, but will also help them identify at regular intervals the areas of learning, which require improvement. As this step will be initiated from the beginning of the academic session, students will have enough time to adopt suitable remedial measures and improve performance.
In this system a school session is divided into two terms:
First term – April to September. Second term – October to March.
The first term has two Formative Assessments (FA) of 10 marks each and one Summative Assessment (SA) of 20 marks. The second term has two Formative Assessments (FA) of 10 marks each and Summative Assessment (SA) of 40 marks. The syllabus covered in the first term will not be included in the second term. Thus, the Summative Assessment II (BOARD EXAMS) of Class X will have a weightage of only 40% marks.
Formative assessment includes all types of tests, formal and informal. Assessment can be done during the teaching process or after completing a unit. It includes class work, quizzes, worksheets, assignments, group discussion, experiments, projects, etc.
The Summative Assessment is the most traditional way of testing that is paper pen test based on the curriculum taught during the specified time period. The question paper of Summative Assessment is set and sent by the CBSE both for class IX and X.
The performance of a child in scholastic area will be assessed in terms of marks. Marks will be known to the student but his report card will show grades only. Marks will be converted into grades .
All Co-scholastic areas will be assessed term wise and the teachers will maintain student wise record along with relevant descriptive indicators before awarding the final grade. Each student needs to participate in one activity or the other. Grades will be awarded on a 5 points scale.
The newly introduced system, however, seems to have had a mixed reaction from parents, students and teachers. While some hail it as a welcome and long overdue step, there are others who feel that the stress has not really reduced, but changed form. But, CCE in my opinion is the most positive, historic, dynamic change that has ever been introduced into the annals of education in India. It is child-oriented, child-friendly and child-focused.
No more do students need to learn by rote long answers and reproduce them in the answer sheets in the Unit Tests and Terminal Exams. They don’t need to be filled with tension before the Board Exams with a fear that they may not perform well.Now, they are given many chances of improvement in an evaluation for a subject, at the formative stage by way of Formative Assessment. CCE is a fun-based learning and has life- long utility as what is learnt by doing is everlasting. It is perhaps the most historic change that has been introduced in the Indian education system.
A change for the good !! Are you ready ?!!
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