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The fact that the major work of these clubs were done by the member students themselves gave
them a sense and pride and achievement and made them realise that unity and a positive mindset
can move mountains. Other active clubs like Eco clubs, N.C.C, Red Ribbon Club too played a
part in instilling the values of discipline, integrity, self respect and teamwork.

Also in an attempt to focus the energy of the students in a positive direction the school has
introduced a monthly newsletter ‗Modern Chronicles‘ which is managed, edited and reported by
the students belonging to Literary Club. This newsletter houses all the activities the school has
been involved in throughout the month and is circulated not only within the school but copies are
also shared with the officials seated at the State Human Resource Development Department.

Overtime cases of truancy dropped down drastically which in turn resulted in rise of academic
quality as children were motivated and headed in the right direction. So much was the impact of
the steps taken that Drug Abusers confessed to their teachers about the addiction and genuinely
wanted to start over as the students were told over and over again that drug addicts are not
criminals but patients who need help.

It is here I am extremely proud to report that more than 3 cases of drug abusers were given help
through counsellors and rehabilitation centres and all involved have been fully cured and at the
moment a part of the student body.

We sincerely believe that everyone should be given a fair chance to mend their ways and so with
that motive in mind we have taken in four students, all of whom have been struggling with
addiction problems and residing at FREEDOM N.G.O which specialises in addiction problems
of individuals and has a high rate of success at their rehabilitation centre.

Further Areas for Change/ Transformation

1. The past academic year saw the pass percentage of board exam appearing students at
75% which when compared to the goals we have set is not satisfying. As such with a
view to ensure better board results the school in the new session will be forming subject
wise committees comprising of subject related teachers along with the head of the school.
The committee thus formed will hold meetings twice a month, mainly to form strategies
based on the feedback of the students and the teachers and modify teaching styles as per
the need of the students.

2. Besides evaluating students, the school plans to conduct peer evaluation of teachers, by
the teachers so that all faculty members can learn from each other through constructive
criticism.
3. The next step for improvement will be the introduction of Commerce and science stream
at the senior secondary level as most of our meritorious student reluctantly seek

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