“GAET Vasant Vihar Sapling – Infant Centre”

(2018-2019)

A Small Centre with Big School Opportunities

Welcome to the G.A.E.T. Family…..

Your child’s learning adventure starts right here!!!

Mission Statement

“Sapling”

To nurture every young child

for holistic development.

Tiny seeds when nurtured can fill a garden with

flowers.

Little children when nurtured will grow up into

happy adults.

The best possible start!!!

At Sapling, happiness, confidence and excellent personal achievement

are our priorities. We know that our nurturing environment gives every

single child the confidence to strive for the best. Our creative curriculum

inspires learning and adventure and our small classes ensure academic

success.

Your child’s journey with us…

From your child’s very first day with us to the day they leave, they

will be on a journey of discovery, exploration and enquiry, a journey

which equips them with the skills and knowledge essential for living

in the 21st Century.

A Good start…..

Sapling develops happy, confident and well-rounded children, giving

them the best possible start for life.

SELF

FAMILY AND

FRIENDSENVIRONMENT

Experiences that last a lifetime

Children at sapling are encouraged to participate to develop a can-do

attitude; they aim high, challenge themselves and they achieve.

EXPRESS CREATIVELY

PAINT AND COLOUR

SING AND DANCE

ENJOY

APPRECIATE

Creative Expression…..

Creative activities play an important role in life at Sapling. Children

participate in everyday activities and avail of the ample opportunities

to develop and showcase their talents.

Loving and

caring

Protective and

Patient

Well Trained and

Experienced

SAPLING CAREGIVER

Who will help your child ?

A love of learning…

Sapling is a place to discover, share and explore; a place to enjoy, a

place for surprise and above all, a place where children love to learn.

Unique talents are nurtured through our varied and exciting

curriculum, whilst our stimulating and inspiring learning

environment develops children’s passion and strengths.

Academic success is at the core of all we do, our small class sizes,

combined with our individual approach, ensures that all children

achieve their full academic potential.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19

TERM SCHEDULE

First Term

Commences on 14th

June 2018 Thursday

Ends on 2nd

November 2018 Friday

Second Term

Commences on 19th

November 2018 Monday

Ends on 11th

April 2018 Thursday

VACATIONS

Ganesh

Chaturthi Break

Begins on 14th

September 2018 Friday

Re-opens on 18th

September 2018 Tuesday

Diwali

Vacation

Begins on 5th

November 2018 Monday

Re-opens on 19th

November 2018 Monday

Christmas

Break

Begins on 24th

December 2018 Monday

Re-opens on 2nd

January 2019 Wednesday

Last Working Day 11th

April 2019 Thursday

Regularity will be appreciated!!!

List of holidays (2018-2019)

Date Day Occasion / Festival

(To be announced later) 2018 Saturday Ramzan Eid

2nd

July 2018 Monday G. A. E. T. Founder’s Day

15th

August 2018 Wednesday Independence Day

17th

August 2018 Friday Parsi New Year

(To be announced later) Bakri Eid

3rd

September 2018 Monday Gokulashtami

13th

September 2018 Thursday Ganesh Chaturthi

20th

September 2018 Thursday Moharram

2nd

October 2018 Tuesday Gandhi Jayanti

18th

October 2018 Thursday Dussehra

7th

November 2018 Wednesday Diwali – Laxmi Pooja

8th

November 2018 Thursday Balipratipada

9th

November 2018 Friday Bhau Beej

(To be announced later) Eid – E – Milad*

23rd

November 2018 Friday Gurunanak Jayanti

25th

December 2018 Tuesday Christmas

1st January 2019 Tuesday New Year

15th

January 2019 Tuesday Makar Sankranti

4th

March 2019 Monday Mahashivratri

21st March 2019 Thursday Holi

17th

April 2019 Wednesday Mahavir Jayanti

19th

April 2019 Friday Good Friday

1st May 2019 Wednesday Maharashtra Day

Holidays Falling On Saturday / Sunday

25th

August 2018 Saturday Raksha Bandhan

23rd

September 2018 Sunday Anant Chaturdhashi

26th

January 2019 Sunday Republic Day

6th

April 2019 Saturday Gudi Padwa

14th

April 2019 Sunday Ram Navami / Dr. Ambedkar

Jayanti

20th

April 2019 Saturday Buddhpournima

* Holiday for Bakri Eid, Ramzan Eid and Eid–E–Milad will be confirmed

later.

Parent Teacher Meeting Schedule

A.Y. 2018-2019

1. 1. Saturday, 7th July 2018

2. Saturday, 4th August 2018

3. Saturday, 6th October 2018

4. Saturday, 15th December 2018

5. Saturday, 16th February 2019

6. Saturday, 30th March 2019

7. Thursday, 18th April 2019

Note: Subject to change under unforeseen circumstances or

Public Holidays.

Parents must carry the parent I-card on all open house days

(Holiday for students, children accompanying the parent, should

come in complete centre uniform).

Payment Schedule

Installment Months Payable Mode Due Date

I Installment

June to November

Cheque in favour of

“GAET Vasant Vihar

Sapling – Infant

Centre”

At the time of

admission

I Installment

Bus Fee

June to November

Cheque in favour of

“Goenka & Associates

Educational Trust”

At the time of

admission

II Installment

Bus Fee

December to May

Post dated cheque dtd.

15th

November 2018 to be

Issued

Cheque in favour of

“Goenka & Associates

Educational Trust”

15th

October,2018 till

10.00 a.m.

II Installment

December to May

Cheque in favour of

“GAET Vasant Vihar

Sapling – Infant

Centre”

1st to 11

th December

2018 till 10.00 a.m.

Note : Bus fee is applicable only for those who are availing School bus service.

Bus Facility

G.A.E.T. provides School bus service.

INSTRUCTIONS

The bus facility is extended to students only when there is an availability of seat and is

offered at the Principal’s discretion. This offer can be withdrawn any time.

Students will board and alight only at fixed bus stops. Parents and children are

requested not to ask the driver or attendant to stop the buses at unauthorized bus stops.

Parents are not permitted to change the bus stops without prior permission. In case there

is a change in the bus stop, the parents must inform the centre in writing.

Children must obey and must be courteous to the bus-in-charge. Children found

misbehaving in the bus will not be allowed to continue availing bus facility.

In the event of the child not being at the stop at the scheduled time the bus will proceed

without the child. It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to reach the child to

the centre. In the event the parent/guardian not being at the stop at the scheduled time

on the return journey the child will be brought back to the Centre & the parents will

have to collect their child from the Centre authorities on presentation of their identity

card.

If the parent doesn’t want their ward to avail the bus facility for some reason on a

particular day, the educator must be informed about it in writing.

In case of any grievance, parents must inform the authorities in writing for appropriate

action. Parents must not enter / board the bus for any reason.

IDENTITY CARD:

Children using the bus facility need to wear an ID card issued which must have the

bus number written on it.

In case there is a change in the residential address the office must be notified

immediately and a fresh ID card must be obtained.

If the Bus ID Card is lost, a written application requesting a duplicate ID card must

be submitted in the centre office immediately. Collect the duplicate ID card from the

centre office.

WITHDRAWAL:

Parents must note that no refund will be made against Bus Fees paid.

One month advance notice in writing must be given by the parents to the centre

office, in case they wish to discontinue the bus facility.

(Applicable only if student registration from centre is being withdrawn.)

Viz…

For withdrawal after I term duly filled withdrawal form must be submitted by

10th

October to the centre office.

For withdrawal after II term duly filled withdrawal form must be submitted by

10th

April to the centre office.

NOTE:

One month’s fee is payable as Admission fee (non – refundable) at the time of

enrollment.

Enrollment form can be obtained from the centre office.

Medical Health Report form is to be collected from the class teacher and duly filled

& submitted.

No Bus child will be permitted to go home without submitting the permission letter.

____________________________

Signature of the Parent / Guardian.

Instructions regarding fees

Registration fee will be charged for all new admissions.

If a student is to be withdrawn, one calendar month’s notice should be given in

writing by the Parent / Guardian to the Principal of Vasant Vihar Playmate Pre-

School to arrange for the refund of the balance of fees. In exceptional

circumstances of withdrawal, one month’s fee in lieu of one calendar month’s

notice will have to be paid. Amount collected as registration fee will not be

refunded.

Students whose fees are not paid will be considered as defaulters.

Unless all dues are paid, the progress of the child will not be communicated to the

parent.

No deduction in fees will be allowed for vacations or for broken period of the month.

Full month’s fee will be payable if the student’s name appears on the roll on the 1st

day of the month.

____________________________

Signature of the Parent / Guardian

Where learning begins……