1. House System ITS OBJECTIVES & FORMATION

2.  “House is more than a matter of furniture & rooms. It is the place first we know security & love - & there is nothing in the world so valuable as those two great qualities of the beginning of life.” - R F Snowdon  “A Man travels the world over in search of what he needs & returns home to find it.” - George Moore

3. The efficient management of a residential school depends upon the quality of the House system functioning in a school. A House consists of group of children effectively led by responsible teacher (House Master) who acts as a parent, guide, philosopher and friend for every member of the House. A House inherently provides a family atmosphere in making the child physically fit, socially adjusted, emotionally balanced and morally upright. House System

4. Navodaya Vidyalayas are “Unique” and “Distinct” because of three special features : It is co-educational It is rural It is residential It is “Home away from Home” and provides family & homely atmosphere in making child physically fit. Socially adjusted, Emotionally balanced & Morally upright. The efficiency of a residential school depends upon the quality of the house system.

5. 1) To provide a smooth transition from home life to school life for all students. 2)To develop situation, which fulfill the social and emotional needs of the children. OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

6. 3) To help socialization of pupils to integrate themselves well into corporate life; 4) To inculcate the sense of responsibility to take his tasks in life earnestly and discharge them well; OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

7. 5) To prepare pupils to play different kinds of roles as a members of a group, community or society; 6) To develop child’s personality and integrity; 7)To develop the spirit of healthy competition among the children; OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

8. 8) To inculcate the qualities of self- dignity, self-confidence and respect for others views and opinions and discretion to take their own decision on issues and problems at hand; 9) To develop a sense of belongingness among the pupils and to create desire to live in harmony; OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

9. 10)To benefit by bright example of others and benefit others by his own example; 11)To inculcate in the child respect for seniors, elders, teachers and a caring attitude towards juniors and fraternity towards all; OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

10. 12)To learn to live, work, endure and enjoy together and develop a degree of sensitivity for others feelings and needs. 13)To inculcate among students personal, social and national values. OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM

11. Duties and responsibilities of School Captain, and House Captain are suggested below: a)School Captain: 1.Maintains good personal conduct and behaviour in the Vidyalaya; 2.Receives roll-call and list of absentees from House Captains before submission to Duty Master/Principal;

12. 3. Maintains full control and good discipline during Vidyalaya level activities with the help of house captains and prefects; 4.Ensures proper discipline in dining hall, morning assembly and at all other places where all the children of the Vidyalaya assemble for any activity;

13. 5.Is a permanent member of mess committee; 6.Carries out all responsibilities assigned by the principal of the Vidyalaya.

14. 1. Ensures that the house maintains punctuality in all specified activities as per daily routine; 2. Conducts roll-call of the house during morning assembly and evening games and reports the same to school captain/ housemaster; b) House captain: b) House captain:

15. 3. Supervise ‘preparation’ or self-study in case same is carried out house wise; 4. Ensures that all the children in the House devote sufficient time for studies in order to improve their own performance as well as overall academic performance of the House;

16. 5. Reports absentees and sick children to the housemaster every day; 6. Controls his/her house during the conduct of all inter-house activities; 7. Ensure that maximum number of children take part in various co- curricular, sports/games, pace-setting and other activities planned in the Vidyalaya;

17. 8. Assists housemaster in selecting best talent of the house for participation in inter-house competitions; 9. Ensure cleanliness around his/her House; 10.Maintains good personal conduct and ensures proper discipline in the House;

18. 11) Reports to housemaster in case he/she observes any unusual behaviour (such as persistent depression, rebelliousness continued sickness etc.) On the part of any student of the house; 12)Ensures good discipline in the dining hall during the meals; 13) Carries-out all other duties assigned by Housemaster/Vice-Principal/ Principal

19. HOUSE FORMATION Junior House - VI to VIII Senior House - IX to XII In full fledged vidyalaya 4 Junior houses & 4 Senior houses. Eight house masters for boys & two for girls Girls houses will be divided into four groups for inter house activities. Average strength should be 50 in each house

20. NAMES OF HOUSES Names of houses should reflect all India character Sr House ARAWALI A NILGIRI A SHIVALIK A UDAYGIRI A Jr. Houses ARAWALI B NILGIRI B SHIVALIK B UDAYGIRI B

21. AWARDS POINTS FOR ACTIVITIES INDIVIDUAL EVENTS First – 4 Second – 3 Third -- 2 Fourth -- 1 GROUP EVENTS First - 8 Second - 6 Third - 4 Fourth - 2

22. HOUSE COLOURS ARAWALI - BLUE NILGIRI - GREEN SHIVALIK - RED UDAYGIRI- YELLOW

23. CHAMPION HOUSE The champion house Trophy is to given in the end of academic year combining the points from Inter House CCA & Games/ Sports competitions. It should be given in a special function/ Annual Day

24. The End