General Raj's School Profile
General Raj's School is a private unaided, coed, neibhourhood School established by a society registered under the societies Registration Act 1980.
General Raj's School was founded in 1966 by the Chairman, Maj. General P.C Rajaratnam in memory of his father Mr. Payyan Shankaran a well-known educationist of our country. The school has grown over the years offering a variety of facilities to its students ranging from Cricket, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Yoga & gymnastics to swimming, trekking and a host of other outdoor activities. Its curriculum encompasses the system of value education, which is very close to the heart of the Chairman. The school also has a couple of horses offering the children horse riding as an extracurricular activity.
Excelling in sports, co-curricular activities and academics and with its strong focus on value education General Raj's School stands today as one of Delhi's premiere educational institutions
Recognition
The school is a recognized senior secondary school by the Directorate of Education.It is run by P.C. Rajaratnam Institution, a Society registered under the "Societies Regn Act" 1860
Affiliation
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Aim of the School
The aim of the school is to provide the younger generation with the necessary facilities for academic training and to assist them in developing a sound mind and sound body. Emphasis is laid of development of character.
Staff
The school is led by the Principal who has put together a very effective team. All the teachers are scholars in their own fields and these teachers help the students reach for the very best in life. The turnout and over development of the students of General Raj's School has been flawless and they have become good law abiding moral citizens of the nation.
Formation of various clubs
These foster the feelings of working together as a team and serving the community as and when it is required.
Interact Club
Eco-Club
Interact Club
Eco-Club
Facilities & Activities offered
Land
Apart from the initial land of 1.98 acres of land the DDA allotted an additional 1615 sq mts of land in 1995. This paved the way for a new and improved wing of the school which houses the senior secondary wing and a state of the art auditorium.
Building
The school has big and airy classrooms and all modern equipment needed to maintain the building. All rooms have a separate entry and exit and are spacious and well designed. The outer façade of the building is designed with a red brick look and looks very attractive to passers by from the main roads.The school has a large plaground and a total of 38 classrooms,Staff rooms,Administrative roomsLibrary, Medical Room, well equippedcomputerlab,Chemistrylab,Biology Lab,Physics Lab, Maths Lab,Recreation room/Gym, and a Multipurpose hall/state of the Art Auditorium
Facilities
The school offers a variety of facilities which include Football, Tennis, Table Tennis, Hockey, badminton, volleyball, basketball, facilities for all athletic events, Horse Riding. It boasts of a new auditorium with state of the art infrastructure which hosts competitions like extempore, debates, poetry, drama and various co-curricular cultural activities. A nice open playground gives the students space to exercise and develop any athletic/gaming talents they might have.
Library
The school has a well equipped library with over 20,000 books and the topics range from fiction to research books for teachers and students alike. The library system is completely automated and all books can be searched for using the computer.
Auditorium
The school boasts of a state of the art auditorium which has housed many Drama Competitions and a host of other shows and performances. The sound and lighting of the auditorium has been installed by a premier light and sound design house based in New Delhi and facilities are state of the art.
Playground
In today's day and age where space is becoming a pre requisite for any educational institution General Raj's School boasts of ample playground for the students. An open space is a must for the proper and wholesome development of the student.
Socially Useful Productive Work
The school provides the following workshop facilities:
- Typewriting
- Tailoring and Embroidery
- Primary Health Care
- Adult Education
- Scouting
- Interior Decoration
- Primary Training
- Computer Training
Training and Guidance Counseling
Class teachers of classes III to XII will ascertain the choice of their pupils for training and guidance in (a) games and athletics etc. (b) cultural activities and (c) Professions and vocations. A list of important items under these three headings is attached. A minimum of two items under each of the headings and one from (A), (B) and (C) should be given by each child. Those who wish to concentrate on more items may give more of their choice in order of priority provided they have the necessary aptitude. These will be entered on one full page in the individual Record Books of pupils.
Organisation and Curriculum
The school provides facilities for classes I to XII. The medium of instruction is English. The Course of studies followed in the school will lead the pupils to examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
In addition to the curriculum followed in all schools the following three subjects are included for detailed study and grading.
In addition to the curriculum followed in all schools the following three subjects are included for detailed study and grading.
Organisation and Curriculum
The school provides facilities for classes I to XII. The medium of instruction is English. The Course of studies followed in the school will lead the pupils to examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
In addition to the curriculum followed in all schools the following three subjects are included for detailed study and grading. (a) PT & Games
Besides PT, facilities are provided for athletics, gymnastics and all games such as cricket, hockey, football, volley-ball, basket-ball, tennis, badminton, table-tennis and kho-kho within the school premises. Swimming and horse riding are also taught to those who wish to have training in these.
(b) Cultural Activities
Facilities are provided for training in dances like Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Folk dances, dramatics, debates and declamation, painting, handwork, instrumental and vocal music, home science activities.
In addition to the curriculum followed in all schools the following three subjects are included for detailed study and grading. (a) PT & Games
Besides PT, facilities are provided for athletics, gymnastics and all games such as cricket, hockey, football, volley-ball, basket-ball, tennis, badminton, table-tennis and kho-kho within the school premises. Swimming and horse riding are also taught to those who wish to have training in these.
(b) Cultural Activities
Facilities are provided for training in dances like Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Folk dances, dramatics, debates and declamation, painting, handwork, instrumental and vocal music, home science activities.
Learning in an open environment
What is unique to the school is learning in an open environment. The teacher is a facilitator of knowledge
Moral & Value Education
Apart from the regular curriculum the school imparts value based and moral education to the students. These are in the form of day to day realities which the teachers take instances from and also in the form of the laws of life laid down in the school diary.
The school also has a daily check sheet for each student which ensures that the students are reminded about their personal, social and moral obligations which in turn inculcates in them a feeling of self pride and a sense of compassion, kindness and helps them become good and effective citizens of society
A code of morality universally acceptable and a system of training and self-assessment of character have been devised for the development of character. These and the practical implementation of the Code of Morality form an important aspect of the pupil's development.
The school also has a daily check sheet for each student which ensures that the students are reminded about their personal, social and moral obligations which in turn inculcates in them a feeling of self pride and a sense of compassion, kindness and helps them become good and effective citizens of society
A code of morality universally acceptable and a system of training and self-assessment of character have been devised for the development of character. These and the practical implementation of the Code of Morality form an important aspect of the pupil's development.