PROSPECTUS 2017 - FOUNDATION WORLD SCHOOL
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Find out more Our Website: Visit campus www.foundationworldschool.com the Our Admissions Officer / Front Office: 0194-24303455 / 97976111234 Enquire about our “Open Days” Parents can walk in on open days for admission queries without prior appointment. Guided Tour: for further information call our front office on working days (10:00am to 3:00pm) If you require a copy of this prospectus, or certain sections of it, in an alternative format, kindly contact the Admissions Officer. If you are an adult caring for a child who is starting full-time school, FWS is for you. at fws, your child will embark on a happy, positive and satisfying journey full of learning and varied experiences and will have an excellent beginning to the great adventure — the school years. 2 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Contents Introducing Foundation World School .... 4 Our Goals, Vision and Mission ............... 6-7 Director’s Message ................................ 8 Dean’s Message ..................................... 9 Emblem & Tagline ................................. 10 Our team ................................................ 11 What Differentiates us ?......................... 12 How we do it at FWS? ............................ 13 Our Campus & Facilities ......................... 14 Activities ................................................ 15 Our Curriculum-Cambridge ................... 16 Why Bridged Campus ............................ 18 Services / Registration ........................... 19 Parent’s Comments ................................ 20 Memories 2015-16 ................................. 1-23 f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 3
Introducing Foundation World School (fws) FWS is Jammu & Kashmir’s first school with It must be where family and schooling meet, an international curriculum and an ambitious unite and share resources for the better agenda for the future. Many families have outcomes of our children. put their trust in FWS to provide world-class We aim to provide education within a caring education. And we want you to be a part of it. environment where all children are valued and Welcome to Our mission is to become one of the top schools cared for. in South Asia by the end of 2025 and the We endeavour to facilitate for a joyful and preferred destination for best students, teachers harmonious environment which teaches love, and educational innovators. It’s a journey that respect and tolerance for all. As a result, we Foundation World School. we’ve begun in 2015 and is slowly but surely inching towards its destination within this hope to develop children into responsible, active citizens of the society, in which everyone plays decade. an active constructive part and learns from one We have ventured out on this journey at another. Foundation World School to help you re-discover Foundation World School is dedicated to making what education was meant to be. Parents are sure that all children realize their potential and a key part of this journey, and one of our key make progress towards the achievement of that challenges is to re-define what we mean by potential. parental engagement in education. Education is a nurturing process not an institutional one. Foundation World School is dedicated to making sure that all children realize their potential and make progress towards the achievement of that potential. 4 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Our priorities: Care Real world learning Research based teaching methodology Conceptual learning Improved teacher efficacy Active parental involvement Right Learning Partnership Benefits During your child’s time here, he / she will be encouraged to take ownership of his / her learning experience and make the most of the opportunities that we offer. It is through this partnership that you will experience the full benefits that FWS education brings, so that by the time he / she graduates your child will: be prepared for citizenship and leadership in the global community. have learnt in, and benefited from, an environment committed to high standards be highly employable and prepared for the future career. be well-qualified in his / her chosen subject. be able to think independently and critically, and to analyse situations. have advanced written and verbal communication skills. be able to make ethical judgements and have a sense of personal responsibility. have broadened his / her personal, intellectual and cultural outlook. Proven Quality Excellent student outcomes are achieved through high quality teaching and a proven curriculum that is international in outlook. All students are profiled using international benchmarking in literacy, language and numeracy. This ensures that individual student needs are met and enables value-added performance to be measured. f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 5
Goals, Vision & Mission Our goals are to guide our students into being: OUR Healthy, Alert and Confident Globally Ready GOALS Constructive and Creative Thinkers Ardent Learners Responsible Leaders and Sincere Followers 1. To transform into an institution for evolving children of OUR today into responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow. 2. To develop positive individuals who are : Vision Grounded in reality Have faith in humanity Believe in Divinity Are hopeful of continuity Have the sensitivity to relate rightly to the earth & to all life Are equipped to face challenges coming their way. OUR Our mission is to develop our 3. To educate the “whole” child not only academically children into individuals who create but also by polishing all facets of his / her individuality spheres of positive influence around and to nurture the excellence that he / she is naturally MISSION them wherever they go and in the bestowed with. process be able to contribute to a better, peaceful world. f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 7
Director’s Message Assalam u alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu While the global education scenario is changing fast due Indian Universities (AS level certification provided by CIE is to the advances in science and technology, the resultant considered equivalent to 10+2 in Indian boards). CIE affiliation availability of information and new ways of learning, the provides the opportunity for our students and teachers to scenario within our valley has not changed much. This is interact with students and teachers from more than 10,000 widening the gap between our world and the outside world. affiliated schools around the world, where learning is based We need to put our best foot forward and try tailored ways of on understanding concepts as opposed to memorizing books, bridging this gap and prevent this gap from widening further. where a student has the possibility of choosing from among 70 subjects at IGSCE level (10th class) and where FWS gets the On one hand the peculiar geopolitical scenario, a unique independence to teach a few subjects of our own choice. situation, needs careful handling and on the other hand, it gives us an opportunity to lean back and create a learning We, at FWS, have taken a pledge to try our best in the pursuit environment which takes into account this exact scenario and of excellence in the field of holistic education and to make helps us develop better ways to optimize the usage of time. things happen. This necessitates creation of distinctive solutions - solutions We are thankful to you for having faith in us and for giving us which are designed to benefit our students in the best the opportunity to serve you and the community . We assure possible way and craft for them a world where they are aware you that our team is committed and dedicated to bring all our of things happening around and also experience the student plans into realization. life that the students in the other parts of world are enjoying - be it academics, sports or extra-curricular activities. We also seek blessings of Allah, the Almighty in keeping us steadfast towards the accomplishment of our envisioned Foundation World School (FWS) has been started with an aim purpose and to warrant justice with this noble and enormous to ensure that the students get every opportunity to grow responsibility. the way that they are meant to, as boys and girls of their age. This has been experienced first-hand by the parents of We look forward to welcoming you to FWS our first batch of students and we are working on further improvements, nurturing excellence being our driving force. Suhail J. Bakshi We are the first Cambridge School in J&K. Our affiliation director@foundationworldschool.com with Cambridge International Examination (CIE) based out of Cambridge University UK, is aimed at bringing a world class education system to our students. CIE is recognized by 8 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Dean’s Message Assalam u alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Dear Parent, achieve excellence in academic, creative, social, cultural, sporting and community activities. We “Choosing your child’s school is equipping your encourage positive relationships and prepare child for life”. our students for life where problem solving, In today’s world a lot of emphasis is put on analyzing, team work, communication, creation Education. Great schools with wonderful and innovation are not only valued concepts, facilities have emerged everywhere. However, but expected skills and capabilities. the more we focus on education the more we seem to adopt globalization and modernity at We set high expectations for our students the cost of our values and heritage. and work hard to safeguard positive emotions across our school. We encourage our At Foundation World School , we create a students to develop respectful relationships supportive and caring environment where with their peers, teachers and the society our students are encouraged to explore and at large. Developing strong connection and develop their potential in order to become collaboration with the parents of our students the best of who they are. We challenge our is very important for us, as we have witnessed students through learning opportunities that that strong implication of parents in their child’s inspire them to become confident, innovative, learning increases academic success. engaged, responsible and reflective. However, the focus is not only on the students but also In close future, we hope to see, our students on how they interact with others. We are graduating with skills, mind sets and qualities extremely concerned about instilling moral that will equip them for a successful life. In values in our students. We wish for them to fact, our children are amazingly intelligent, and become conscious of their environment, their are the future leaders and role models of our fellow citizens and the responsibility they have society. in front of their Creator. Yasmine Ben M’lah Our school, offers a broad curriculum and a dean@foundationworldschool.com range of opportunities for all our students to f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 9
Emblem & Tagline Logo Foundation World School depicts The ever-increasing ocean of knowledge keeps expanding each day with more research, discoveries and inventions. The light blue waves represent this ocean. The dark blue base represents the extract (wisdom) from the ocean of knowledge. This extract sets the basis for differentiating between right and wrong. The plant represents Foundation, germinating from this enriched extract providing around it a rich environment of knowledge and learning. The white encircling ring represents the Creator’s guidance which is always there if one reaches out to seek the same. The Tagline “Nurturing Excellence” is the guiding principle for the processes, work culture, care, academics and every other facet of a student’s life that the school touches upon. Excellence is the way forward and a child is encouraged to excel in his God-given abilities. 10 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Our team Managing Committee Mr. Syed Arshad Hussain (Chairman) Mr. Abdul Subhan Lone (IPS) Retd Mr. Mubashir Aslam Wafai Mrs. Arifa Wali Dr. Mudasir Khan Advisory Board Mr. Aziz Ahmad (KAS) Dr. G. Q. Khan (Ex. Faculty, GMC) Dr. Mohamed Mukadam (Internationally renowned Educationist) Mrs. Khadija Mukadam (Internationally renowned Educationist) Academic Team Trained to international standards, our teachers have understood the fundamentals of “Educating for Life”. A complete team holding Masters and Bachelors in Education besides being qualified in a variety of subjects including Psychology, Sciences and Speech Therapy, to which we have added the best of Cambridge Training as well as International training on child psychology and pedagogy. f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 11
What differentiates us We are the first ever school in valley to follow an international curriculum the children’s natural curiosity and inquiry. In addition to the key learning and adopt activity based learning with the aid of technology for greater areas of Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, students visual and auditory impact. Whatever your chosen class/standard, your participate in specialist classes, including Physical Education, Swimming Child will benefit from the total FOUNDATION experience, both Physically, and Art. academically, spiritually and socially. Experienced teachers ensure that children have a positive start to learning. Following a major review of all aspects of kindergarten and Primary The FWS Kindergarten & Primary education, we are committed to creating rich, highly interactive, The experiences of early childhood can shape a child’s future. By the time personalized learning environments designed to help your Child to reach this period is over, children will have formed basic concepts of the world his / her potential and to prepare your ward for the future. around them. Kindergarten helps children acquire essential knowledge, International Curriculum (Cambridge Centre Number IN094) concepts, skills, attitudes and actions that will affect their personal, social www.cie.org.uk and future development, their relationships and their future achievement. Psychological support. FWS Primary Years Programme is founded on the following English speaking. aspirations for children: Spiritual instruction to install values. To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging Safety and control. and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. Attractive child friendly premises and facilities. FWS encourages children to see learning as both enjoyable and useful and it provides a foundation for future intellectual, social and physical Healthy snacks and regular drinking regime. development. Extracurricular activities (regular outside school trips). There is a strong emphasis on providing a stimulating and engaging Individual approach. learning environment, oral language development and opportunities for thinking, problem-solving and experimenting. Regular parent meetings. The programme also includes opportunities for self-expression and Regular monitoring and evaluation of children. discovery. The learning activities at this early age are designed to build on 12 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
How we do it at fws? Keeping our Students at the centre of all our decisions we have chosen the best facilities, the most amazing Team of Teachers and a stimulating Curriculum. At Foundation World School we know that nothing helps a child learn as much as a great teacher. Countless studies have shown that the single most important factor determining trained the quality of education a child receives is the quality of his / her teacher. teachers On a regular basis, our teachers receive International training and teaching support from Cambridge International Examination. Cambridge, offers a number of routes for teacher’s professional development ranging from subject-specific training to the Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications. The selection criteria for our teachers takes into account the same attributes that we look to build into our students of being confident, innovative, engaged, responsible and Student reflective. curriculum Our teachers: facilities set high expectations for all students. have clear, written-out objectives. are prepared and organized. engage students and get them to look at topics in a variety of ways. form strong relationships with their students and show caring behaviour towards them. are masters in their subjects. communicate regularly with parents. f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 13
Conceptual Education 2015 How carpets are made. Field trip to carpet weaving factory. Visiting the calf and the cow. Field trip to Health week: Every student had general Manasbal’s dairy farm! Children and team loved it. Children participating in parent’s day. health checkup eye and dental checkups. f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 14
Our children went on expedition to the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture. Quality Infrastructure at Foundation World School. At FWS when children have difficulties in grasping a concept we take them to the field. Students had asked their teacher “How do me make clothes”? This is how they ended up visiting a factory and a weaver. 15 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Our Campus & Facilities As you enter the campus, you will get a feel of new-generation schooling. The campus reflects a commitment towards being a globally recognized International School based in Srinagar, which provides world class education to students under the Cambridge International Education (CIE) programme. The campus was developed to provide a continuous educational path, in a spacious natural environment with excellent facilities. In Foundation World School run by the Foundation Trust, we offer education from Nursery to 10+2. FWS started its first session with a batch of 80 students, admitted into classes Nursery till Grade 2, in academic session 2015-16. The Kindergarten Campus completing handover by 2020. The campus has been learners and people mentoring them. Both inside and designed not just for local students but to meet the outside, the space is comfortable, conducive for the The Kindergarten Campus building, a 14,500 sq. ft. highest educational expectations of the students from activities and contributes to Nurturing Excellence. built-up facility, is ready with all the modern facilities. other parts of the country and from other countries as The following criteria act as guidelines for facility Spread over 5 kanals of land adjacent to Srinagar Airport well. design: Road, it offers a fully air-conditioned building, a covered With all the facilities made available within this swimming pool, roller skating rink on rooftop, a bicycling Design allows for diverse life experiences. futuristic campus, the management puts major stress track, wall-climbing corners and an indoor sports area Transparency on creating a learning environment for children which of 2600 sq ft. It even has an animal corner and a kitchen will encourage building up a positive and constructive Over all development garden to help children relate with life forms and learn thought process within the students, laying a solid the arts of care and nurturing. The facility aims at strengthening ties between school, foundation towards a bright future for them. The infrastructure incorporates modern design families and community. After / before school hours, the methodology and aesthetics in synchronization with an Multi-functional Facilities space is designed to be used for following activities: environment friendly approach. Quran classes for students other than FWS For the vision of holistic education to be realized, a well- The Main Campus Aloha arithmetic classes designed campus with meaningful spaces and layout laid Nestled in the lap of nature, the main campus of the out in harmony with environment is also fundamental. Swimming classes for children school which will house classes till 10+2, is coming up The campus modules are designed in such a way that, Teacher Training Programmes in Badgam area and will be handed over for operations from the overall planning to the smallest detail of in phases, starting with primary section in 2018 and furniture, it caters to the convenience and safety of the Parenting workshops 16 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Why Bridged Campus Foundation World School was envisioned with an aim to ensure a well balanced Bridged Campus Model provides environment for the students taking into consideration their age-based needs. FWS the following advantages: operates within two campuses (Bridged Campus) – Kindergarten and Main campus. Reduced Travel Stress for Young Learners Serving Area Limit of 7 km radial distance from the KG location allows for a maximum travel time of 45 minutes when the KG operates at its full capacity. Independent and customized Facilities Students in both the KG campus and the Main campus are provided separate and customized facilities in line with their age requirements. Teacher Pupil ratio Ratio is 1:10 for the KG campus and 1:20 for the Main campus owing to different levels of attention required. Coeducation and Separate Gender Campuses KG campus has a coed setup while the Main campus will have separation within the campus at appropriate age levels in line with the cultural requirements. 17 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Our Curriculum…..Cambridge Our aim at Foundation world school is to help children READY FOR THE FUTURE educators in schools and universities – to challenge students, learn in a playful, engaging and simulating manner, the and get them excited about what they’re learning. They learn How do students benefit from Cambridge methodology being implemented at kindergarten itself about the key concepts of each subject in depth, so they programmes? and to continue throughout the school years. We strive understand them inside and out. to meet the balance by scaffolding them throughout Cambridge programmes and qualifications prepare Our programmes are flexible, so teachers can their learning, whilst encouraging the importance of students for life – helping them to develop an informed use examples that are relevant to students’ local independence. Our main focus is to develop various skills curiosity and lasting passion for learning. context and culture. Students learn in English, and our in the child which cover mostly linguistic, physical, social/ Cambridge helps students develop thinking and assessment is accessible to speakers of English as a emotional and intellectual development, supporting learning skills – so they become confident, responsible, second or foreign language. exploration of the world by all kinds of activities. reflective, innovative and engaged. Ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a RECOGNISING SKILLS, WHY CAMBRIDGE better world for the future. Cambridge programmes and qualifications have a That’s why success with Cambridge opens doors KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for to the world’s best universities – in the US, the UK, How does a Cambridge programme work? university, employment and life. They provide a valuable Australia, Canada and beyond. When we design our programmes, we start by international benchmark of learner performance. It’s what you’d expect from an organization that is identifying what a student needs to learn. CIE also gives the school independence to part of the world-leading University of Cambridge. Students have to demonstrate understanding choose additional activities / subjects as per local and the core knowledge of a subject, as well as think requirements. COURSES THAT CHALLENGE critically. Exams are there to recognize, reward and In addition to this, Cambridge International A and AS AND INSPIRE encourage learning. Levels, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O levels have The Cambridge programme takes students on a journey long been recognised by the Association of Indian What do our students study? through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Universities (AIU) and this information is published in We want each student to fulfill their potential and Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A the ‘Equivalence of Foreign degrees’ published by the make the most of their strengths and interests. Level. Students can join at any stage. AIU. Website Link So we offer a wide range of subjects and let every The curriculum in each stage has aims and student choose the subjects they love and the subjects objectives that support students to become confident, The following features have been directly shared from they’re best at. responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. These Cambridge: are the attributes of Cambridge learners. We design programmes – with the help of expert 18 18 Prospectus 2017 f o u n d at i o n world school
Duration: 2 years Duration: 5 years Typical Age Range: 16-19 years Typical Age Range: 5-11 years Students develop the deep understanding and thinking skills they need for University. Students develop skills and understanding in English, Math and Science. Cambridge They work towards Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications—giving them Cambridge Progression tests help teachers check their progress. International the choice to specilaise, or study from a range of 50 diverse subjects. Primary AS & A level Duration: 3 years Duration: 2 years Typical Age Range: 11-14 years Typical Age Range: 14-16 years Students develop further their skills and understanding in English, Math and Science. Students build a broad learning programme from a range of over 70 subjects. Cambridge Progression tests help teachers check their progress. In each subject, they work towards Cambridge IGCSE, the world’s most popular Cambridge Secondary 1 International qualification, for 14 to 16 years olds. IGCSE f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 19 19
Activities The school has a splendid eco-friendly campus and quiet surroundings, arranged decently with all the necessary facilities, internet connectivity and modern sports amenities. Outdoor activities: Swimming pool Roller skating Wall climbing** Animal corner Kitchen garden Fun-station** Play Area Cycling Indoor Activities: Table Tennis Badminton Football Gymnastics Ampitheatre** Hockey ** Planned for development ( Aug2017) f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 20
Services Registration Transportation ensuring a healthy content of their Registration is an exciting milestone for families. At FWS, we want to make sure lunch boxes. School snacks are healthy the process is as easy as possible for you and your family. Kindergarten students enjoy riding the and are planned to meet the child’s To learn more about what we offer attend a Kindergarten Open House. FWS compact school bus before and after nutritional needs. We expect parents to holds Kindergarten Open Houses. If you miss it don’t worry, call us up and book a school. Parental assistance is needed play a great role in developing healthy session to interact with the Principal and Teachers. and appreciated at all designated bus eating habits in their child and we wish stops. to see healthy lunch box content on Learn more about FWS Kindergarten by visiting our website a daily basis. Healthy menu ideas are www.foundationworldschool.com GPS system for buses* available at school! For specific event dates and timings FWS will have an advanced GPS system installed in all its buses for www.foundationworldschool.com/kindergarten/news-events Health Services keeping the track of the bus and Visit our admission page at update the parents about their child’s FWS is collaborating directly with licensed doctors. If your child falls sick www.foundationworldschool.com/kindergarten/admissions current location, a possible delay in bus or even about some breakdown at school and is ever required to take of the bus. medication while at school, we will take Note for Parent(s) / Guardian(s): care of it. If your child has allergies or other chronic conditions, please record Don’t forget to bring your child’s birth certificate and proof of address on the day Snacks Time this important information on the of registration. School officials must see an official or certified copy of the birth FWS teaches children how to develop school health form. certificate or passport to verify the date of birth and child’s legal name. healthy lifetime eating habits. Current research reinforces the importance of Contact address Immunization Reminders fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. Your child’s immunization record must Tawheed Bagh, Humhama, Airport Road, Srinagar be on file at the school before your FWS uses fresh snacks with no Trans 0194-2303455, 9797611234 child may attend. Please complete the fats or preservatives. During the first immunization form included with your weeks of school, teachers and assistant registration packet and mail it to school. teachers assist our kindergarten children This is for creating a reminder service. in going through the lunch habits and * Under implementation f o u n d at i o n world school Prospectus 2017 21
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Admission Form (All Sections are to be filled completely) SECTION 1: Students’ Information Surname: First Name: Gender: M F D.O.B.: Age: Full Address: f o u n d at i o n Is Your Child: LEFT HANDED RIGHT HANDED AMBIDEXTROUS SECTION 2: Parent’s/Guardian’s Information world 1. Surname 2. Surname First Name First Name Phone Number Phone Number school E-mail: E-mail: Relationship Relationship SECTION 3: Hobbies and Interests of Your Child What is your child good at? Did you face any difficulty during pregnancy? Was the child born at term or was she/he premature? If premature in how many weeks was she/he born? Did your child undergo any surgery? Does your child have any health issues? If Yes, Please share the nature of the problem: Is your child on medicines? Does your child have any Allergies? If Yes, Please share the nature of the problem: Details of the Doctor to be consulted for your Child: Name: Phone Number: Has your child attended any school previously? If yes, please provide us the following Details: School last attended: Address of the school: Phone number: Joining Date: Leaving Date: Reason for Leaving: Prospectus Signature: Mother Father 2017 Date: Date: 23 Rules and regulations has to be signed by the parents on the first day of school.
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