PRAYER May Brahman protect us May he guide us May he give us strength and right understanding May love and harmony be with us all Om..... Shanti.... Shanti.... Shanti....

BHAVAN’S FAITH Let me once set forth the Bhavan‟s faith for the benefit of new students and members, for it is necessary that they understand it clearly and imbibe its spirit. The Bhavan stands for the reintegration of Indian Culture. In a world falling to piece under the impact of an amoral technologies avalanche, it tries to hold fast the fundamental values for which our culture stands Rita, Satya, Yagna, and Tapas.

Faith in god who informs Cosmic Order;

Truth which is accord between mind, word and deed;

Dedication which offers all movements of life as an offering to God;

Sublimation which purifies the body and mind and transmutes instincts, passion and emotions into things of beauty.

This, regardless of forms and doctrines, is Dharma, the three- fold aspects of which are SATYAM, SHIVAM, and SUNDARAM- Truth, Love and Beauty.

For these values our forefathers lived and died. So did Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Dayanda, Gandhiji and Sri Aurobindo, among the moderns.

These values are embedded in our national outlook.

We command the respect of the world because of them. We can look forward to the future to the future with confidence only because they have the vitality which gives the power to vindicate their validity even in this fear-and –avarice-ridden age of our. We, the Bhavan‟s family, whether it is the smaller one or the large one, must make every effort in restoring an awareness of these values in personal and collective life. -Kulapati K.M.MUNSHI.

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A movement of Education & Culture Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Was founded by Dr. K.M.Munshi on 7th Nov 1938 with blessings of , Dr. Rajendra Prasad,C. Rajagopala Chari,Pundit and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Dr K. M. Munshi was a member of the Constituent Assembly, which gave its constitution. He was an erudite scholar of history and culture and a great writer. His historical novels and social plays were trend setters in Guajarati literature. Dr Munshi was an eminent lawyer, statesman and an educationist par excellence. With his profound knowledge of India‟s heritage and culture, creativity and earnestness to absorb the best of the modern ideas he virtually became a renaissance man for new generation. To consolidate his vision and to concretize his ideas he founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, more as a movement, than an institution. He called it as „an adventure in faith‟. His movement was well received by the people of the country. Today Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has 120 centres and 80 schools in India and 8 centres and 6 schools abroad including one centre in Newyork and London each. With its 367, Constituent institutions the span of education in Bhavan spreads from schools to university education, from study of classical music, dance and to management, marketing, advertising foreign languages, Mass communication, films and TV studies Dr K M Munshi had deep interest in school education. He loved children immensely and saw the future of India in their eyes. He developed a deep commitment to education and therefore clearly enunciated the basic aims & objectives of Bhavan‟s education, a few of which are given here under.

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Bharatiya Shiksha

1. Bharatiya shiksha must be formative more than informative and cannot have for its end mere acquisition of knowledge. Its legitimate sphere is not only to develop natural talents but also to shape them as to enable them to absorb and express the permanent values of Bharatiya Vidya. 2. Bharatiya shiksha must take into account not only the full growth of a student‟s personality but the totality of his relations and lead him to the highest self-fulfillment of which heis capable. 3. Bharatiya shiksha must involve at some stage or other an intensive study of Sanskrit of Sanskritic languages and their literature, without excluding, if so desired, the study of other languages and their literature, ancient and modern. 4. The re-intergration of Bharatiya Vidya, which is the primary object of Bharatiya shiksha, can only be attained through a study of forces, movements, motives, ideas, forms and art creative life energy through which it has expressed itself in different ages as asingle continuous process. 5. Bharatiya shiksha must stimulate the student‟s power of expression, both written and oral, at every stage in accordance with the highest ideals attained by the great literary masters, in the intellectual and moral spheres.

What others say about Bhavan

“The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been doing excellence work all these years in getting out generation back to its roots, in the noise and intensity of modern life the youth are wandering bewildered. It is essential for them to get back to the roots and that is why I appreciate very much work which the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is doing”

Dr Sarvepalli RadhaKrishnan Former President of India.

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Bhavan – An Institution

Some of the Eminent personalities of India & abroad that have been associated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as Honorary members. 1. His holiness the Dalai Lama 2. Prince Charles 3. Swami Chinmayananda 4. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru 5. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 6. Dr .S. Radhakrishnan 7. Sri G .D Birla 8. Sri J.R.D Tata 9. Sri Harold Macmillan 10. Rev. 11. Lord Callaghan 12. Smt M.S Subbalakshmi 13. Dr R.C Majumdar 14. Sri C. Rajagopalachari 15. Swami Akhandananda 16. Dr K Shivaramkaranth

NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

In appreciation of its multifarious activities in the field of culture, education, national integration and communal harmony, the Bhavan has received the following Awards/Recognition.

“Rajiv Gandhi Award for National Integration-1992”

For Bhavan‟s outstanding contribution to National Integration particularly through its sarva Dharma MaitriPratisthan.

“Communal Harmony Award -1999”

By the Government of India for Bhavan‟s outstanding contribution to the cause of communal harmony and national Integration.

“International -2002” By the Government of India for Bhavan‟s significant contribution towards spread of education, integration of the best of ancient and modern values and promotion of peace and harmony among all faiths and communities.

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“Education Institution of National Eminence” For its contribution in the field of education, culture, religion. Literature, community service and heritage preservation and propagation. (Under sectiuon80 (G) 2(iii) of the Income Tax Act, under this section, donation to the Bhavan will have 100% tax rebate).

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN

IN COASTAL DISTRICTS of Andhra Pradesh

With Bhavan‟s international Residential public school at Bhimavaram founded by Shri K Dharma Rao The then chairman, in 1983 Bhavan started a new chapter in coastal Andhra.

Today Sri CH Sri Rranganadh Raju the doyen of education, as chairman, shoulders the historical legacy and has successfully brought up the Bhimavaram and Tadepalligudem Schools to brand status in holistic education. After taking Palkolu School in the fold of Bhavan he has transformed it into a vibrant and most popular school in the town. With his enthusiastic involvement and support Bhavan‟s school at Guntur is equally doing well. Propelled by his futuristic vision, love for children and his deep commitment to quality and all round education, Sri Ch Sri Ranganadh Raju has established Bhavan‟s Residential public school at Namavaram Rajahmundry, extending Bhavan‟s schools movement to east Godavari District.

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN SCHOOL - RAJAHMUNDRY

Vision

Bhavan‟s school at Rajahmundry is envisioned as national institution with global outlook. It aims at providing holistic education with unique synthesis of the fundamental values of India‟s heritage and culture with that of the best in modern education and perspectives.

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Mission

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan believes in providing all round Child-Centric education that goes beyond the normal confines of academic regimen to seamlessly integrate social and moral values in the learning experiences at our school. Our education will empower children to charter new territories and shape their future while upholding high personal, ethical and social values such as Truth, sincerity, integrity, love for the country and universal brotherhood.

Process

All Scholastic and Co – Scholastic processes that will

“Empower the child and energize the future”.

Academics-Curriculum

The school follows NCERT (National council of Education Research and Training) curriculum for all classes from I to XII. It is one of the best recognized curriculums in the world. Faculty draws on the teaching manuals prepared by NCERT and other international education Boards. Teachers in their lesson plans weave not only cognitive aspects but various facets of multiple intelligence, along with and emotional, social, and thinking life skills.

TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

The school

Follows concept based teaching. Adopts self-learning process using project methods and all such tools & techniques that encourage enquiry based or constructivist approach to learning. Uses smart class rooms and teaching aids extensively for better comprehension of the concept and curriculum.

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Believes firmly in formative education rather than informative overload. Uses CCE (Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation) with its component of formative evaluation in letter and spirit. Prepares children for subject wise Olympiads, NTSE and other exams to harness their competitive spirit and to widen their scope of learning. The school has an ENRICHMENTprogramme for brighter children and remedialprogramme for weaker children. Conducts foundation courses for classes VIII, IX & X and also specialised concurrently coaching in ISEET and NEET examinations for classes XI and XII.

Affiliation

The school will be affiliated to the Central Board of secondary Education, New Delhi. The medium of instructions is English and the school offers Hindi, Telugu and Sanskrit as second or Third Languages .Third Language is offered from Stds V to VIII.

Evaluation

The school follows the 10+2 patterns and will have classes from pre-school to standard XII. Students will be appearing for the All India Secondary school Examination (AISSE) and All India Senior School Certificate Examinations (AISSCE) at the end of X and XII. The school follows the CCE which was implemented by CBSE in 2009. “Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is a process to provide holistic profile of the learner through regular assessment of both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of development over the total span of learning time.”

Co-curricular Co-circularprogramme of the school covers a wide range of activities to empower child with confidence and competence in his/her chosen field or hobby. Along with painting, music and dance the school provides number of clubs and sports activities for a child to choose from. 7

The school is conscious to its role and significance of social and emotional development of a child along with cognitive development. It has therefore put in place a robust programme of co-curricular activities. Besides, it strives to take up any other activity that will empower the child with life skills to meet the challenges of modern times.

CCA Organization For 100% participation and involvement of every child, co-curricular activities are being organized under different formats given as under.  House wise Intra House • Inter-House  Assembly proceeding Group wise •Class wise • Whole School Assembly  Class wise Intra class • Inter-class(sections )  Work Experience Music • Dance • Art& Craft Photography & videography • Electronics and robotics  Clubs Math‟s club • Environment club Health and Wellness club • Debating club Literary cum Reading club • Gardening club Science club • Computer club Nature study cum Bird watching club Heritage and Social science club Gandhi centre& community Services.

Value Education

Value Education is inbuilt in the curriculum of the school. CBSE guidelines also expect Schools to incorporate teaching of values in the subjects. Additionally we have heritage and value education through teaching of culture course of Bhavan, and the Vedic heritage books. Studies of saints & sages in VI& VII, of Swami Vivekananda and Social reformers in class VIII, of Gandhi‟s life & Principles in class IX and practical aspects of Yoga & Meditation are Compulsory components of value Education in the School.

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House System The school is vertically divided into 4 houses. Abhimanyu Arjun Ashwathama KARN Each student is a member of one of the four Houses. In a House students are a mixed lot from senior classes to junior classes. It gives opportunity to younger ones to learn from their seniors, leading to building up of spirits de corps and camaraderie of a lasting nature among students. Each House is supervised by House Master. Inter –House competitions are a great event and are fought fiercely in a spirit of healthy competition to keep the House Flag aloft and win the coveted Trophy.

The Prefectorial System

Prefectorial system forms the backbone of a public School. It is a system or a council of prefects through which students activities are coordinated and general discipline maintained. The council is headed by Head Boy and Head Girl assisted by Games & Cultural Captains. Each House is headed by House Captain and a set of Prefects. All together form the Prefectorial system under the guidance of House Masters and House Tutors. Prefectorial system is a Nursery in the school of cultivating leaders for the future.

Our Academic Ambience and Infrastructure

Air conditioned well ventilated with large glass windows and airy CLASS ROOMS. (AC to be used only when necessary . During power cut time AC will not be used) Set in the lush green lap of nature, our eco-friendly environment- oriented classrooms ensure focused learning, and provide stress-free atmosphere to make the learning at our School an enjoyable experience to your child. Interactive learning system with emphasis on micro learning technology. Symposiums and seminars by the students and teachers. Mentoring by experienced faculty. Explorative home works and school assignments.

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Academic block

Well spread out central air conditioned academic block (G + 2) with 66000 sqft of built up area, 40 spacious class rooms (23‟×25‟) with large glass windows for natural light, 4 large (25‟×46‟) laboratories equipped with latest system and instruments, a senior library and a primary library along with Activity rooms and indoor play area could a pride of any institution. Its design has been built with great care to suit the academic facilitation of students and staff.

Smart class facilities with latest subject wise modules are available for all classes.

Library

We believe library of the school is an institution with in the institution. Wide range of books, liberal issue policy of books, library based projects for children, reference books, digital library and easy information access system, along with high motivation and a reading culture has maximized the library based learning of children.

Junior library

Junior library for primary children is a unique feature of our school. We have extensive collection of well illustrated age and vocabulary specific books and furniture suiting to their needs.

State-of-the-Art-Science & Computer labs

The school has state-of-the-art sciences labs with best of the equipment, specimen and instruments. Housed in large spacious rooms 25‟×46‟ all labs have all facilities for children not only to complete subject specific experiments but also to explore on their own by experiments in extended subject areas or concepts of science. The school lays a great deal of emphasis on self-learning process that allows the curiosity and creativity of the child to remains vibrant.

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Mathematics lab and language labs are excellent facilities provided in the school. These have been equipped with the latest of the software packages and resource materials.

HODs also maintain department subject library and help senior children by giving reference material or books and encourage extensive reading.

Computer lab Is a large spacious room (46‟ x 25‟) with 30 latest computer systems. Computer education is available for all classes.

Chemistry lab Is a large spacious room (46‟ x 25‟) with sufficient lab equipment‟s& chemicals

Physics lab Is a spacious room (23‟ x 25‟) with sufficient equipment‟s

Biology lab Is a spacious room (23‟ x 25‟) with sufficient resources.

Hostel

The school has one boys Hostel and one girl‟s hostel. Care has been taken to facilitate children with their individual space by each dorm (20x 40 ft) housing not more than 12 students divided internally into two rooms with 6 each (single bed). Dorms are air conditioned and have wonderful view of Nature through wide glass windows. Hot water is available. Hostel has the House Masters and Tutors staying close to Dormitories to supervise and guide them in studies. Total capacity of two hostels is 300 students.

The Refectory - (Air conditioned Dining Hall & Kitchen)

Kitchen and the Dining Hall have the capacity of dining for the entire School & staff. Kitchen has the state –of-the –art cooking equipment using steam installed by experts. Best of the facilities have been provided for cleaning the utensils, maintaining high standards of hygiene & sanitation. Cold storage for vegetables is added to the kitchen. Collection, storage and disposal of waste using nonpolluting incinerators are a part of this facility.

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Air conditioned dining hall is large hall (5000 Sq.ft) and has the best view of nature from its wide glass fitted windows. Sports facilities

Sports Ground is spread out in 6 acres of area.The school sport facilities include. A swimming pool along with tiny lots plays pool. Horse riding ring Roller Skating ring 200 mtrs track Food ball , Hockey grounds Basketball, volley ball and badminton courts Tennis court Hand ball court Shuttle badminton court Cricket practice pitch Separate play areas and facilities for lower primary (KG-II) and primary children (III-V) suiting to their age and requirements.

Medical and healthcare

The school has a first aid room supervised by a regular well trained nurse. Well equipped to meet the preliminary care of first aid. We have a tie up with the neighborhood hospital for treatment and emergency. A general physician, a pediatrician and a dental doctor are on the panel of school and are available on call. School has the system of health and dental checkup twice in a year. Observations of the doctors are regularly sent to the parents.

Tie-Up with other Institutions

The school has a tie-up with some of the best schools of Bhavan and others in the country and also abroad to facilitate children to exchange their views and academic projects that they are engaged in, through internet and exchange programs. Teachers also benefit by this tie-up and learn of the best practices followed in other schools.

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The school is a member of national BalBhavan, INTAC, (for culture) Hridayof PHFI (for health education), TERI &WWF for environmental activities and awareness.

Faculty &the TeachersCentre

We can be proud of our highly qualified & experienced faculty drawn from various parts of the country. It has a Teacherscenter well equipped with teaching manuals , books on children psychology , self-development ,leadership, value education, teaching methodologies , subject wise reference books, CD library and internet facility with LCD projector. Subject wise faculty meetings on weekly basis for review and planning along with staff development program are held here. Teachers Centre updates teachers with latest information and methods in Education.

Senior Executive Committee members-

1. CH.SRIRANGANADHA RAJU CHAIRMAN 2. DR.B.V.SESHAGIRI RAO Rtd.Prof Zoology DIRECTOR 3. G.S.NEGI Rtd.Principal BVB DEAN 4. V.S.N.RAJU Rtd.Principal BVB ADVISOR 5. K.S.BHUPATHI RAJU Rtd.Prof Chemistry ADVISOR

Registration & admission

Prospectus and registration forms are available on payment of Rs 100/ for all Classes KG to IX. Admissions is on the basis of interview. Request for admission can be sent online by email [email protected]. Intimation of date for interview will be given to parents as soon as we receive the request. Admission will have to be done in person. Admission commences from January of each year. The Academic session starts from 1st April each year.

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School Transport

Transport facility with air conditioned buses (to be used only when required) is available to & from school covering all parts of Rajahmundry. Buses are also covering Ravulapalem, MandapetaAnaparthiDwarapudi, Kadiyam and Dowaleswaram.

Fee Structure

CLASS FEE LKG, UKG 33000 1, 2 36000 3,4 39000 5,6 42000 7,8 45000 TRANSPORT BUS CHARGES 9000 YEARLY

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