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Posted by bambino on 12 April, 2008

Founder and Principal

Mrs. Devila Patel was born and educated in Baroda. She completed her schooling at Maharani School and obtained her first Bachelor’s degree in Science from the Maharaja Sayaji University. She moved to USA in 1958, and qualified for her second Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Home Science from Butler University, Indiana, USA. She looked around for a suitable opening in Chennai and decided that with her qualifications, a Kindergarten School was the best option. She founded Bambino Kindergarten in 1965 and has been its Principal since.

Our goals and vision

In the short term, we would like to upgrade our playground facilities, expand our library, set up computer, art and craft rooms and introduce computer classes.

In the longer term, our vision is to establish a quality neighbourhood Pre-Nursery & K.G. school with:

• An inviting environment
• Small class size
• Close interaction between child, teacher and parent
• Stress free learning
• Holistic approach to education

Location

71, First Main Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028

Telephone: 044-2435 6416

Email – betnps@vsnl.net, bambinoschool@gmail.com

Contact person: Mrs. Devila Patel, Managing Trustee & Principal

Areas we cater to

R.A.Puram, Alwarpet, Abhiramapuram, Adyar, Kotturpuram.

ADMISSIONS

Admissions open in February. Children are admitted on a first cum first served basis. Most seats are filled by June. Thereafter, admissions are only against net vacancies.

Prospectus and Application Forms are available for a nominal charge from the school office only against admission.

There are no formal interviews, but the school likes to interact with parents at the time of admission to get to know them and the child, and to brief them about the school’s philosophy and working.

The age of entry of the child as on June 1, of the admitting year is :

• Pre-Nursery – 2.6 and above
• LKG – 3.6 and above
• UKG - 4.6 and above

Please Note:

• Birth certificates must be provided for all entering children for verification and return.
• Children must be potty trained for entry to Pre-Nursery.
• There is no interview or assessment for children entering LKG and UKG.
• Children seeking admission to primary classes have to take an entrance test.

The school accepts a few differently-abled children on an individual need basis.

Fees

• Frequency – Once a year, at the time of admission
• Mode of payment – Cheque or cash
• Cheques must be drawn favoring Bambino Kindergarten for Pre-Nursery children and Bambino Educational Trust for LKG, UKG & Classes 1 to 5
• No other charges need be paid at the time of admission.

Transport

A private van service is available for students.

Vacation and School Year

The School year commences in June and has three terms.

• JUNE – SEPTEMBER
• OCTOBER – DECEMBER
• JANUARY - MAY

The long breaks are :

• Summer - Mid April to first week of June.
• Winter - Third week of December to first week of January
• All other holidays are listed in a circular issued to all students in June each year.

Timings

• Pre-Nursery - 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m
• Nursery – 09.00 a.m. to 12 noon
• Primary - 08.45 a.m. to 01.45 p.m.

Classes offered

Pre-Nursery, LKG, UKG & Primary 1 – 5.

The average strength in each class / section is 20 to 25.

We have no plans to expand to higher classes.

Curriculum & Teaching Methodology

The school follows the CBSE programme for the Primary School.

At the KG level, the techniques of instruction are based on the stress free play-way approach. A range of carefully selected playground equipment, class room toys and educational aids are provided to make learning a relaxed and joyful experience.

The Primary School uses music, art, drama and regular academic instruction to encourage creative thinking and foster independence. Cooperative group work, and value based education are an integral part of the curriculum.

Art Education at Bambino

Guided by Ms. Sangeeta Prasad, a Board Certified Art Therapist from Washington University, USA, and a trustee of the school, Bambino has created a unique art education programme. Through a combination of drawing, painting and clay modeling, children at the kindergarten level, are provided opportunities to use the art process to learn, express their thoughts and feelings and integrate new information into their everyday thinking. Art is also used to help children overcome learning difficulties and as therapy for special children.

The black table top technique using chalk and duster, is unique to this school. It provides the child with flexibility to experiment with writing, drawing and expression, as well as developing fine and gross motor coordination. As he writes, draws and then erases what he has created, he feels free to put down what he is learning and scribble and create without hesitation.

The primary school uses an integrated approach to art. As part of everyday learning, children draw what they learn; in their annual projects, they learn to use their imagination to express important concepts while through their weekly art activities they explore the many different materials and techniques in art making.

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

At the primary level, assessment is done by class & subject teachers on the basis of class participation, home work, assignments, weekly tests and annual examination.

Reports are given at the end of each term.

A Sample Timetable – Primary School

08.45 - 09.00 Prayer & Assembly

09.00 - 12.15 Academics

12.45 - 01.45 Other Activities

High-lights of the school year

School Day, Open Days, Projects, Children’s Day, Teachers Day.

Other activities include annual excursions for all classes, celebration of important festivals and visits by guest speakers.

Health Visits

Eye and dental camps by qualified doctors are conducted once a year for all primary school children.

Dress & other regulations

Children of Pre-Nursery, LKG & UKG may come in short, functional coloured clothes

Children of Primary School must wear the prescribed uniform.

Food

• All children are required to bring spoons, napkins, and drinking water.
• Children of Pre-Nursery, LKG & UKG must bring dry wholesome snacks.
• Children of Primary School must bring wholesome, filling lunch.

Placements - Post Bambino

Children leaving Bambino are accepted by all reputed schools in South Chennai like Vidya Mandir, P.S. Senior Secondary School, DAV, Sishya, Padma Seshadri, KFI, Sankara, Sivaswamy Kalalaya, Bala Vidya mandir, St. Michael’s, St. John’s. A.M.M., and M.C.T.M

Parental attitude and expectations – Our observationsOver the last four decades, there has been a significant change in parental attitudes and expectations. Parents now expect far more from a school than ever before. Our challenge is to keep ourselves open to new ideas and developments without losing sight of our basic values.

At the kindergarten level, parents expect maximum security, a child friendly faculty and management, small class size, close interaction between child and teacher and a well equipped playground.

At the Primary level, parents expect a stress free education, a light home work schedule, and academic freedom tempered with discipline. At the core of their expectations is curriculum and training that will enable their child to fit into any school of their choice.

Interaction with Parents

• The school encourages close interaction with parents.
• Parents of Pre-Nursery are free to meet the class teacher on any day after school hours.
• Parents of children in LKG & UKG meet teachers formally on Open Days and on specified days during the week. A short booklet on Dos and Don’ts is given to them at the beginning of the academic year.
• At the primary level, a formal orientation programme for parents is organized in June. Teachers ask for meetings with parents whenever there are issues to be discussed regarding an individual student. Parents may meet teachers after school hours on any working day.

Our Philosophy on children, schooling, education and parenting

• Every child has immense potential, waiting to be tapped.
• A Nursery and Primary level school should be a ‘home away from home’; a place of joy where learning is pleasure.
• Education should be holistic and stress free.
• Parents should be realistic about their children and accept their limitations, if any. They should work with the school to overcome them to the extent possible.