O.P. JINDAL SCHOOL, ANGUL
Annual Report: 2012-13
In the words of Helen Keller, “The Best & Most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched but felt in the Heart”. A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step & we as an institution have traversed this within the shortest time. O.P. Jindal School, Angul in itself is a metaphor for opportunities. It has undoubtedly developed deep roots & is comfortably poised to give wings to a generation that will create a niche for itself.
Our school has a momentum & a tone which I hope you would agree is invigorating. Nevertheless at this opportune moment we go down the memory lane, I feel honoured to present before you the Annual Report 2012-13.
The magnanimous look of O.P. Jindal School coruscating with its glaring features stands out while embarking upon functions & celebrations of National & International importance which comprised Bapuji’s Birthday, Teachers’ Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Childrens’ Day, World Population Day, Janmashtami Celebrations, Raksha Bandhan, World Earth Day, Grand Parents Day, & Christmas Carnival with a befitting ambience for developing & brewing the children with a wide perspective & broad outlook opening to the global windows.
With the gracious hands of OPJS teaching community & a precious role played by the school management, O.P. Jindal has been fortunate enough to be added with a glaring wing of CBSE affiliation with its unique No. 1530161,that undoubtedly, is the hallmark event of the year.
There is a great saying. “Real education fetches you more than a job. It teaches you to live, it cannot be measured in a tangible way”.
The Assembly Prayers & “Thought for the day” always take up a value, based on love, compassion & prayer to the Almighty.
We also witnessed elections for the school council & House Captains with a touch of an authentic election process – Campaign, secret ballot, and the oath taking.
Some of our gratifying achievements are as follows:
1. OPJS was crowned as the 2nd Best by bagging the 1st & 2nd prizes in a conglomeration of competitions held at OPJS Tamnar & OPJS Raigarh.
2. O.P. Jindal Play School got merged with OPJS on 18th of June and this was highly valued and appreciated.
3. Teachers’ training & orientation programme during the early summer period was also successfully conducted.
4. Olympiads was also smoothly conducted with a number of students excelling and receiving merit certificates, accolades and appreciation.
5. Timely genesis of OPJS Creative Forum was solely created and enlivened by the teachers.
6. Training sessions on Plastic awareness, First-Aid, Fire Prevention, Health Education & so on were imparted to the students.
7. Literary and artistic appreciation of students found expression through the annual magazine ‘Voyage’ and the Half-yearly News letter that records the tidings of the year in progress.
8. The troops of ‘Bharat Scouts & Guides’ Movement was also evolved under the able guidance of our Scout Master Mr. D.S Shailly & Guide Capt. Mrs. Anusuya Ray.
9. Relevant data regarding the school activities and all necessary information updates were also posted in our website www.opjsangul.com and group SMS system.
10. Regular parent-teacher interaction were held on every second Saturday to seek parents’ participation and feedback.
11. A well defined infrastructure with Aquaguards, Periodical Health & Dental Check-ups under the guidance of Medical Specialists stationed at Occupational Health Centre, regular recording of Health & Weight of the students, mechanised thorough cleaning of class rooms and the wash rooms, full-fledged science & computer lab was also ensured.
12. The premises of OPJS was beautified and its sylvan look has been enhanced by planting saplings and plants.
13. As many as 894 nos. of books have been added to the existing large stock is the school library.
14. Regular student readers are recognised through The Special Voracious Reader Award.
15. A large variety around 16 different CCA Activities throughout the year were conducted out in which 526 prices have been awarded for ans 440 students on roll.
16. Sohani Sushree of Class-6 bagged the Governors Award for district level Odishi Dance Competition, Riya Kumari bagged the first prize in Hindi Speech at Block Level, Anubhuti Jain of Class-4-A won the National Karate Championship and Gold Medal in Child Art Competition at International Level.
17. Our school contingent also won the third prize in district level Republic Day parade on 26th January which is exemplary.
18. As per new CCE system of evaluation examinations have been smoothly conducted throughout the year and the evaluated answer sheets of SA-II have been handed over to the students for the 1st time.
19. 1st ever CBSE Board Exam of Problem Solving Assessment for class IX students was conducted on 16th Feb’2013.
20. Badminton and Cricket Coaching was also provided to the children beyond the school hours by our PET Teacher Mr. Rishi Awasti.
21. The concept of 20-25 students in a class for effective educational transaction under the vision of our dynamic Chairman Mr. Naveen Jindal is also note worthy.
22. The registration for Jr. Red Cross has also been successfully done with Mr. R.K. Tripathy as its motivator.
23. Our academic schedule also included:
Ø Music/ Dance / Instrumental classes to incorporate the appreciation towards fine arts in the young minds.
Ø Moral education aiming at creating responsible citizens.
Ø Weekly Yoga/ Meditation & Physical Education to ensure physical fitness & to get rid of health challenges.
Ø Session ending Summer Camp for the holiday flurries of the learners.
The endeavour for successful holistic development in education has also been augmented in the field of sports which was reflected in the 2nd Annual Athletic Meet at O.P.J.S. Angul. Bhakti House with consistent hard work & positive attitude has bagged the Best House Trophy for the year.
The 2nd Annual Exhibition, a great success for the school was an obvious integration of artistic skills & a wide variety of concepts imbibed from Science, Maths, Language, Social Science, Computer, Art, Music & Physical Education. The message the students conveyed was that ‘Everyone is a winner’ & it is axiomatic.
The philanthropic mission of OPJS, visiting orphanages & distributing school bags, books & food packets is also worth-mentioning.
To get away from the heat of studies, hectic schedule & to relax in absolute tranquillity, we arranged an educational trip to Nandankanan, Science Centre & Planetarium for our students.
This session we were highly honoured by the visit of Col. Prakash Tiwari V.P (CSR) Corporate off New Delhi that was empowered by a highly motivating interactive session with both teachers and students as well.
The financial expenses of the school goes to 2.24 Crore while the total generated income from the internal resources is merely 45% of the total expenses. To reduce the deficit marginally somehow in the future, the fees has been hiked for the session 2013-14. I am confident the stake holders, I mean the revered parents would have no hesitation to for the kind of qualitative assistance accorded to their wards.
The icing on the cake is the news that our students strength has increased from 355 to 440 on our rolls which is expected to be 670 in 2013-14. The scope for growth by numbers is endless.
Our O.P.J.S family consists of 37 teaching staff & 13 non-teaching staff, each one toils to make the arena a congenial one. Next year, a significant landmark is awaiting with our entry to Senior Secondary School level for class-XI. What started as just an idea has become a pool of seamless possibility!
All this is possible because of you, the members of our large O.P.J.S family. Your presence speaks eloquently from every page of success in this Annual Report.
Thank you for your continuing support.
We are also thankful to the Management for all their support, administrative guidance & also to the well-wishers & patrons who have extended support time to time in running the institution is smoothly. I once again welcome all you ladies & gentleman, to this gala & mesmerizing evening of this great Institution.
Jai Hind