Dayanand High School founded in 1970 is an English Medium High School and conducts classes from V to X. It was first recognized by S.S.C.E Board Poona in the year 1971 and subsequently by GBSHSE- Porvorim Goa.
Its aim is to impart a sound training, moral, intellectual and physical to enable the students of all communities to be useful to themselves and to others, their village and their country.
Co-Curricular activities are conducted to provide ample opportunities for an all-round development for the student’s life. The school is divided into houses for co-curricular activities to encourage unity and emulation spirit among the students. Organisations of various kinds are maintained by the School for the right upbringing of the pupil such as Student’s Council, Nature Club, House system etc. The school has a computer Lab, an audio visual room, a well-equiped library, laboratory, E-Rooms and a spacious hall.
SCHOLARSHIP-GRANTS
Students can apply for E.B.C. scholarship, Scheduled Caste, O.B.C. Scholarships and other Scholarships of the Government. Students can also apply for books, stationary, uniforms and transport grant sanctioned by Director of Social welfare for S.C/ S.T. and OBC Students.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
The following subjects are offered for S.S.C.E. course (Std.V to X)
| 01. English (First Language) | 02. Hindi (Second language) | 03. Marathi/Konkani ( Third language) |
| 04. Mathematics – Level - I and level – II | 05. Science | 06. Social Science Geography and Economics History Political Science |
| 07. Food Processing ( Pre Vocational Course Std. IX- X) | 08. Indian Music/ Kathak / Theatre Art | 09. Health, Physical Education & Sports |
| 10.. Art Education/ Harmonium/ Tabla / Dance | 11. Scouting & Guiding | 12. Work Experience |
| 13. General Knowledge | 14. Computer Literacy Programme | 15 Astronomy – (Std IX /X –NSQF Subject) |
| 16. Yoga | 17. Value Education | 18. Library Reading |
| 18. Environmental Education |
FACULTY
Sr.no | Name of the Teacher | Designation | Qualification |
1 | Mrs. Anne J. James | Headmistress | B.A. B.Ed |
2 | Mrs. Shabina . S. Shaikh | Graduate Trained Teacher | M.A. B.Ed |
3 | Mr. Shamsunder M. Bagkar | Graduate Trained Teacher | M.A. B.Sc. B.Ed |
4 | Mrs. Resha.U. Volvoikar | Graduate Trained Teacher | M.A. B.Ed (NET) |
5 | Mrs. Sheila R. Naik Gaunekar | Graduate Trained Teacher | M.A. B.Sc. B.Ed |
6 | Mrs. Gauri M. Mahale | Graduate Trained Teacher | B.com. B.Ed |
7 | Mrs. Manjusha M. Son Naik | Under Graduate Trained Teacher | M.A. , B.Ed |
8 | Mrs. Amelina Vaz | Under Graduate Trained Teacher | B.com., M.A. B.Ed |
9 | Mr. Swapnil B. Raikar | Under Graduate Trained Teacher | B.Sc. B.Ed, M.B.A |
10 | Miss Reena M. Kumar | Under Graduate Trained Teacher (Resource Room) | M.A. (Special B.Ed) |
11 | Mrs. Suharsha B. Mandrekar a/s Suharsha S. Talawnekar | Under Graduate Trained Teacher (Resource Room) | B.Sc. (Special B.Ed) |
12 | Mr. Balkrishna K. Misquin | P.E. Teacher | B.Com. B.P.Ed |
13 | Mr. Anant S. Chopdekar | Lab.Assistant | B.Sc. |
14 | Mrs. Neeta T .Fadte a/s Smita S Sawant | Computer Teacher | B.Com. PGDCET |
15 | Mr. Balkrishna B. Kamat | Part time Teacher | Diploma in Food Processing |
16 | Mr. jayendranath Y Haldankar | Theater Art | XII Com. Diploma in Theater Art |
17 | Mr. Tukaram B. Mapari | Music Teacher | Bachelor of Music in Vocal ( Goa University) |
18 | Mr. Pradhumna P. Volvoikar | Music Teacher | Bachelor of Music in Tabla ( Goa University) |
19 | Mrs. Siddhi Naik | Art/craft Teacher |
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20 | Mr. Ribea Golapalle | Counselor | M.A. Psychology |
21 | Mrs. Jyoti S. Sopte | Librarian | M.com. B.Ed , Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS) |
ADMINISTRAIVE STAFF | |||
1 | Mr. Uday S. Mulgaonakar | U.D.C | |
2 | Mr. Vishal A. Acharya | L.D.C- Cum Librarian | |
3 | Mr. Sagar S. Mandrekar | Multi-tasking staff | |
4 | Mr. Saish B.Mandrekar | Multi-tasking staff | |
5 | Mrs. Neeta Surlikar | Support staff | |
6 | Mr. Viddesh Khandeparkar | Watch man | |
ATTENDANCE
1. The school hours are from 7:55 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday is a weekly holiday.
2. The first bell is rung at 7:55 when the staff and the students are required to be ready for school assembly.
3. Punctuality and regular attendance are insisted upon. Late comers are not allowed to enter the class without the Headmistress’s permission.
4. Leave of absence shall be granted on the application from the parent or guardian only. (vide the page under leave and absence.)
5. No Pupil can remain absent from the examination except for reasons previously approved by the Headmistress.
SCHOOL AWARDS
| 1. Prizes instituted for top ranking students: (S.S.C) 1st rank Rs 201/- Ashok D. Acharya Memorial Prize 2nd rank Rs 151/- Ashok D. Acharya Memorial Prize 3rd rank Rs. 101/- Ashok D. Acharya Memorial Prize |
| 2. Top Scorer in Science (S.S.C) 1) Rs.101/- Ashok D. Acharya Memorial Prize 2) Rs. 75/- Ashok D. Acharya Memorial Prize (All the above prizes are instituted by Smt.Vishaya Ashok Acharya in memory of her late husband who was a science teacher in the school) |
| 3. Top scorer in Hindi and History- Civics and all top rankers from Std. V to X. Instituted by Shri Ganapat N. Gauns, retired teacher of the school. 1) Rs.101/- top scorer in S.S.C Hindi 2) Rs.101/- top score in S.S.C. History Civics 3) Rs.75/- top ranker in each class from Std. V to X |
| 4. Top- Scorer in Marathi (T.L) S.S.C Rs. 251/ - Upendra Bhat Memorial Prize- Instituted by Smita P.Mahambre, retired teacher of the school |
| 5. Top Scorer in English (F.L) S.S.C Rs. 75/- Ravi V.G. Desai Memorial prize- Instituted by Smt. Laxmi R.Desai in memory of her late husband who was a teacher of the school. |
| 6. Top- Scorer in Mathematic (S.S.C): Rs. 501/- Instituted by Ex- Headmaster Shri Premanand P. Mahambre in memory of his late father Parshuram Mahambre. |
| 7. Top Scorer in Social Science (S.S.C): Rs.1000/- Balkrishna Arjun Mandrekar Memorial Scholarship instituted by Shri Prakash B. Mandrekar. |
| 8. Best Student of the year All Round PerformanceMangesh E. Salkar Memorial shield donated by Dr.Digambar M. Salkar in memory of his late father. |
| 9. Shri John Mascarenhas, Ex-UDC of the school has donated Rs.5000/- The interest proceeds to be utilized annually for granting Books/Uniforms to poor students of the school. |
| 10. Top scorers in Science (Std V to VII) prizes instituted by Smt. Anjani A. Tilve- Ex- Teacher of the school. |
| 11. Top scorers in Hindi (Std V to VII) prizes instituted by Smt. Jyoti K.Nagvekar – Ex Teacher of the school |
| 12. Top scorer in Science (S.S.C): Rs 1000/-Rajaram Govind Naik Amonkar and Satyavati Rajaram Naik Amonkar Memorial Scholarship instituted by Shri Pandurang Rajaram Naik. |
| 13. Jagannath Janardan Mahale Memorial Scholarship of Rs.1000/- for deserving poor student For higher education after S.S.C instituted by Shri Milind J. Mahale. |
| 14. Top scorer in Mathematics (S.S.C): Rs 501/- Vasant Dhuri Memorial Scholarship instituted by Shri Digambar M. Dhuri. |
| 15. Shivaram Laximan Chodankar Memorial prize of Rs. 500/- Instituted by Shri Sharatchandra Vithal Prabhu Gaonkar to be awarded to a deserving student of Std X who shows overall progress. |
CLUBS
The Challenges of the 21st century education is that, it is ever changing and hence our educational mindset should be aligned to these realities, otherwise our education will be dangerously irrelevant. With the help of various clubs in our school we prepare our students and empower them by promoting competencies like critical thinking, decision making, enhancing soft skills etc. All this is taken care of by the myriad clubs functioning in the school.
- Science Club
- Consumer Club
- Legal Literacy Club
- Eco- Club
- House System
- Library
- Theater Art
- Music
- Scout/Guide
Facilities
Our School campus situated in the beautiful island of Chorao , is a well maintained structure. We can boast of having a campus of 3000 sq. meters. We have a well equipped science laboratory, seminar hall, sports facilities, spacious ventilated class rooms and corridors, a computer laboratory, a library with assorted books etc, and all requirements for good learning to take place.
Competitive Exam
Competitive exams enhance the skill of understanding the application of concepts which are taught in the school. These exams develop IQ, logical and analytical thinking and build a strong foundation for a career.
Following are the different competitive exams held in our school.
- Science Talent Search Exam
- All India Math’s Science (AIMS) Talent Examination
- Goa Talent Search Exam
- The Green Olympiad Exam
- Sanskrit Bharati Goa Examination
- Ramayan & Mahabharat Parichay Yojana Examination.
Co- curricular Activities
To develop the latent talents of students various inter class competitions are organized every year. To name a few drawing, painting, poetry recitation, storytelling, elocution, reading, handwriting and table competition are conducted. We also provide the students with a platform to enhance their latent talents in performing arts like singing, dancing, art and craft.
All National days are celebrated with great fervour and patriotism. To promote the literacy talent of the students wall paper competitions are organized on all national days. The students also participate in the various inter school competition held during the year. Field trips, workshops, exhibitions, talks by eminent personality are also organized regularly.
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