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Chavara Public School A n In s t i t u t i o n R u n b y C M I Fa t h e r s Pala www.cps.ac.in Welcome to Chavara, the Grooming Centre for the upcoming generation

2 3 OUR INSPIRATION Chavara CMI Public School is designed for the realization of a great vision of education bequeathed by St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a vision of an integral man, through education. St.Chavara (1805-1871), the great spiritual luminary of the 19th century and founder of the CMI (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) Congregation, laid the foundation for educational, social and cultural fields of service to the humanity, which the CMI pursue with unflagging spirit through a vast network of schools and colleges all over the country. As the first indigenous congregation in , the CMI congregation is a religious community of Catholic priests committed to the ideals preached by Jesus Christ.

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AN IDEAL PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW

Chavara CMI Public School is a full-fledged Senior Secondary School affiliated to the CBSE, New Delhi. It has classes from Pre School to XII and a strength of nearly 3500 students. The School is situated on the salubrious hillock, at the St. Vincent Monastery Campus Pala, district, and is owned by the fathers of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) Congregation of the St. Joseph Province Kottayam and managed by the Chavara Educational and Charitable Trust. It has become a name to be reckoned with in the field of education, within a short span of time, since its inception in 1998. Education at Chavara Public School is designed in accordance VISION MISSION MOTTO with the vision of St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the great Chavara CMI Public We are committed to provide • Information spiritual luminary of the 19thcentury and the founder of the School is a grooming quality learning atmosphere • Inspiration CMI congregation – providing the finest information, inspiring centre for children where the students • Integration and invigorating the young minds and integrating the physical to emerge as global enhance their intellectual, intellectual, mental and spiritual powers of the student in order to leaders who envision mental, emotional, social create a new generation of proactive individuals. a better and safer and spiritual intelligence CORE VALUES Scholastic and Co scholastic excellence, world class infrastructure universe. and thereby become fully • Faith in God combined with a team of professionally competent, morally upright, alive individuals imbibing • Love of Humanity caring and dedicated staff make CPS a destination for those who wish Christian and human values. to groom into academically excellent, culturally talented and socially • Integrity acceptable human beings and efficient enterprising global leaders. Fr. Sabu Koodappatt CMI Fr. Jais Vayalikkunnel CMI Fr. Josekutty Padinjarepeedika CMI Principal Vice Principal & Administrator Manager

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CMI CHARACTERISTICS OF EDUCATION 1. Holistic Formation 2. Value Education 3. Quality Education 4. Cooperation of the Families 5. Social Commitments ADMISSION PROCEDURE Registration for KG and Play School admission commences as per the publication of dates on the school notice board and school website usually in the month of November. The minimum age for admission to LKG is 3 ½ years on or before the 1st June of the year of admission. The birth certificate must be produced at the time of admission. Detailed brochure on Chavara Kindergarten is available on request.

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CHAVARA KINDERGARTEN AND PLAYSCHOOL A ‘home away from home’ for tiny tots, Chavara Kindergarten has artistically designed premises, equipped and provided with ample facilities for work, play, relaxation and recreation. Manned by a team of trained, professionally competent, devoted and loving teachers, Chavara Kindergarten is a treat for the fun loving pre-schoolers. 10 11 ADMISSION PROCEDURE 3. SENIOR SECONDARY The Senior Secondary Course (Plus One & Plus Two) at Chavara Public u Registration for Class I admission commences School is an intensive programme aimed at preparing the students in the month of January. to achieve great results in their Board Examinations and to score u At the time of admission to Class I, the child 2. PRIMARY, MIDDLE & high ranks in IIT, AIIMS, JIPMER, Medical & Engineering Entrance. It should have completed 5 years of age. SECONDARY SECTIONS also helps them to qualify in various competitive exams conducted u Admission is based on the result of the Admission to the various classes of these by reputed centres of higher learning and colleges sections depends on the availability of seats. Entrance test conducted by the School in in India and abroad. Registration begins in the month of November. February. Details of the tests are available in the School u Birth Certificate from the Municipality/Village, website. Marks statement of previous class, Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate from the head of the institution last attended, must be produced at the time of admission.

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Eligibility 1. IIT Batch (Engineering Stream): Students with good character and conduct Target – IIT, NIT, IIST, IISER, Kerala fromy an Syllabus(CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, State, etc.) CATEGORY 1 Engg., etc. studying in Class X who expect high marks and Subjects grades. IIT - AIIMS BATCHES Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science/Biology and English. Selection Selection by Screening cum Scholarship Test Students with strong motivation and willingness 2. AIIMS Batch (Medical Stream): conducted by to work hard against all odds alone are expected Target – AIIMS, JIPMER, AIPMT, Brilliant Study Centre to join this batch. This is basically a residential Kerala Med., etc. Pala, at various centres in the month of programme. There is daily Entrance Coaching. Day December. Subjects Scholars can also be a part of it. Register online through www.brilliantpala.in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English. Admission as soon as the result of this test is out. 14 15 CATEGORY 2 REGULAR Selection Admission is on the basis of the SCIENCE BATCHES combined result of the Aptitude Test CATEGORY 3 conducted in April and the grades Entrance coaching on weekends and holidays obtained in Class X Exam. COMMERCE BATCH by Brilliant Study Centre Pala. CPT coaching is given on weekends and holidays. Eligibility Courses Offered Students from any Syllabus (CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, State, etc.) Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group V with good character and conduct, and with proper English Core English Core English Core motivation and willingness to work seriously. English Core English Core Physics Physics Physics CBSE : A1 grade in all subjects in Class X. Accountancy Accountancy Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry ICSE : A minimum of 90% of marks in all Business Studies Business Studies subjects in Class X. Mathematics Biology Mathematics Economics Economics SSLC & Other Boards: Biology Informatics Practices Computer Science Mathematics Informatics Practices A+ grade in all academic subjects in Class X. Eligibility A minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grades in all subjects in Class X. Good character and conduct. Selection Admission to the Commerce Batch is on the basis of the result of the Aptitude Test conducted in April and the grades obtained in Class X Exam. 16 17

School Canteen School Library FACILITIES WELL- FURNISHED AND WELL- STACKED LIBRARY CUM CONFERENCE HALL. 18 19 WELL- EQ UIPPED SCIENCE LABS MODERN COMPUTER LABS SMART CLASSROOMS SPACIOUS, COLOURFUL AND WELL- FURNISHED CAFETERIA WITH VEGETARIAN AND NON VEGETARIAN FOOD MODERN SWIMMING POOL SPACIOUS AUDITORIUM

TRANSPORTATION School buses pick and drop children to a distance of nearly 25 kilometers. CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES A. CCA Programmes 10. Origami The School offers co-curricular activities 11. Art such as: B. Physical Education 1. Yoga Programme 2. Vocal Music The school has regular 3. Instrumental Music (Keyboard physical education Guitar, Violin, Tabala and Drums) programme. Coaching 4. Dance (Western/Indian) facilities are available for 5. Karate 1. Athletics 6. Roller Skating 2. Basketball 7. Kalaripayattu 3. Football 8. Craft 4. Badminton 9. Embroidery 5. Swimming 20 21 Clubs Kids Club Literary / Dramatic Club Debate and Public Speaking Club Nature Club Science and Mathematics Club TRAINING PROGRAMMES Quiz Club Arts and Painting Club 1. SPECIAL COACHING FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS Girls’ Cell In tune with need of the hour, Chavara CMI Public School provides special Chavara Social Service League entrance coaching in collaboration with Brilliant Study Centre, Pala - the numero uno among the innumerable entrance coaching centers in the State to Engineering and Medical aspirants as well as those who aim for other prestigious courses. 1. Engineering & Medical Entrance 2. Foundation coaching by Brilliant for students of Classes VII to X on selected weekends and holidays. 3. VALUE EDUCATION 3. CPT coaching is provided for students of Commerce stream There are regular classes in moral instruction for all the students. on weekends and holidays. Every year we conduct a spiritual renewal programme. On every 4. Civil Service Coaching first Friday there is Holy Mass for all Catholic students and special prayer services for students of other religions. 2. LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 4. SPOKEN ENGLISH Chavara school is committed to groom the leaders of tomorrow who will 7. SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES champion the cause of humanity. Development of personality and skills, In order to help the students to communicate effectively in especially the leadership skills, has become an inevitable factor in today’s English, a special fluency training programme is conducted Students are given opportunity to participate in social outreach competitive world. Taking this into consideration the School offers various throughout the year for students of classes I to V by an external programmes, thereby training them to have concern and leadership training camps and personality development workshops by agency. empathy towards the needy and marginalized of the society. eminent trainers. 5. CAREER GUIDANCE Career guidance programmes are conducted in the school to SCHOOL FEE make students aware of the career options and the course of School fee is collected in four installments. study they could choose. HOSTEL For Classes I to X May, August, November Boys & January 22 6. STUDENT COUNSELLING 23 St. Vincent Boarding House (in the For Class XI May, September, November & January campus) run by CMI Fathers. Living in a world of complexities the students are burdened with tension, worries and anxieties. Therefore they are given For Class XII May, August, October & Girls special care and guidance by professional counselors as and December when needed. 1. Chavara Hostel (School Campus) SCHOOL HOURS Senior Secondary : 8:15 am to 4:30 pm 2. Amal Jyothi Bhavan (near Cathedral Church, Pala) run by Rev. Sisters. Classes KG to X : 9:00 am to 3:45 pm 3. Mary Immaculate Hostel (near St. Thomas School, Pala) run by Rev. Sisters. THE SCHOOL IN A 4. Vellappally Home Stay, Arunapuram (under the supervision of the School) NUT SHELL 5. Lisieux Convent (Run by Rev. Sisters) u Impeccable infrastructure with all modern amenities Students should either stay with the and facilities parents or in the hostel. Staying as u Qualified and committed teaching faculty paying guest will not be allowed. u Value based education u Personal care and mentoring u Spacious classrooms and state-of- the-arts labs u Smart classrooms u Serene and green campus u Well-stocked Library u Latest audio-visual technology for communication u Leadership training and personality development programmes u Wide range of co-curricular activities for harmonious development. u Special emphasis on sports and games u Separate hostel facilities for girls and boys u Counselling and career guidance u Programmes for spiritual enrichment u Social awareness and outreach programmes u Strong bonds with parent community u Canteen facility u Entrance coaching by Brilliant Study Centre Pala. 24 CPS0116\Wild Thoughts 0481 2576959 CPS0116\Wild Thoughts

Chavara Public School A n In s t i t u t i o n R u n b y C M I Fa t h e r s Pala Pala P.O., Kottayam Kerala - 686575 Tel: 04822–216191, 210029, 200315 94467 46191, 94473 06191 E-mail : [email protected] www.cps.ac.in