Learning becomes effective when the sensory organs receive practical experience. Our Audio Visual Smart classroom is equipped to give practical ( audio and visual) experience to the students. St. Vivekanand Lotus Valley Public School,offers futuristic facilities where Smart Class technology is used, to the maximum advantage. Each Smart class is provided with a Digital board, a Computer and LCD projector. This is a networked, wired classroom where the best Audio-Visual learning practice, is offered to the students. Interactive learning is promoted through these ICT Smart boards that make education, an exhilarating experience for the students.
The Library plays a very vital role in the lives of the students as it develops their skill for reading. Stories are narrated to the students of the first and second standards. They are also encouraged by the librarian to read simple books. Aided with LCD projectors, students can watch educational audio-visuals on Science, Geography and History, and also work on software’s like Paintbrush and Flash. Internet facility is also available here, and the students can browse and garner additional information on any subject of their choice.
The school library is well-equipped with wide range of books concerning all subjects. It develops the habit of reading among the students. The school maintains a large library that has some excellent reference books and the latest scientific and news magazines.
SCIENCE LAB
Science plays a vital role in the development of scientific temper amongst the students. The school has well-equipped physics, Chemistry, Biology labs which integrate the theoretical knowledge with practical knowledge. The labs are well equipped with the latest instruments and material necessary for making learning an enjoyble experience for students. The labs help in providing the practical knowledge of the subject effectively. They help in making concepts clear and reduce dependence on cramming. Pupils can relate textual knowledge with the practical aspects of life. They understand better when their learning is based on observation.
MATHS LAB
The Mathematics laboratory is a variant colourful room. Students from classes III to X have well planned activities here. The lab is equipped with gadgets, games, models, kits to facilitate and engage the students in a variety of hands on learning experiences. There is also extensive use of technology in the lab with latest modules for self learning and interactive mental math puzzles.
LANGUAGE LAB
English Language Lab provides a rich interactive experience using various audio visual elements. The lab software enriches the vocabulary, grammar, conversation skills and inculcates good pronunciation among students.
The school has one computer laboratory which is accessible to students. It has advanced infrastructure in terms of hardware and software which cater to the requirements of the students, teachers and the curriculum. The school is equipped with a dedicated broadband Internet connection for enterprising students get a chance to be familiar with the Internet. They do comprehensive research for their projects and presentations. The department has qualified committed teachers to tech different classes at different level i.e. Primary, Secondary Sr. Secondary. The faculty members make continuous efforts to see that the students must get expertise in practical implementation of tools they have in their curriculum. The information Technology curriculum has been planned in such a way that the students of classes I to VIII will get exposure to various technologies are trained to use basic software like Ms-Windows, Ms-Office (Ms-Word, Ms-PowerPoint, Ms-Excel etc.) Along with this , they get exposure to computer programming at elementary stage through the computer languages like LOGO and Q-Basic in order to improve their logical skills. The students are assessed on their practical skills over a regular time interval via projects and assignments given to them. In the higher classes the students have an option to learn advanced software which are the part of their curriculum. The Students get exposure to the latest Multimedia software's like LLASH, Photoshop, Image-ready etc. On the other hand to sharpen their logical and reasoning skills, they learn computer languages like Visual Basic, JAVA and C++.
Besides taking care of the curriculum the students are given opportunities to participate in various competitions allied with Information Technology like NGC (National Graphics Championship), NCO (National Cyber Olympiad) at National level and they come to know where they stand. The faculty members work hard with the students all over the country.
Sports and Games form on integral part of the school curriculum. The school has special arrangements for indoor games like caroms, chess, badminton etc. Furthermore, the school offers state of art courts for basketball, badminton, volleyball, lawn tennis, skating rink, ground for cricket, football and Judo-karate. Their regular coaching is given to the students under the supervision of expert coaches. Annual sports meet is organized every year to develop the spirit of sportsmanship, co-orperation and team spirit amongst students. Besides this several Inter-school tournaments are conducted on the school grounds.
Music is our religion, culture and soul.Under our skilled music teachers, the students are in touch with our traditional, folk and western music. where ever the students have participated, they have won medals and positions.
The school’s modern music suite comprises a large music room, and a number of smaller practice studios. These facilities are used for individual/group instrumental Practice and for choral music. In addition, music as a subject is available at every level.
The ’Music Fraternity’ provides an opportunity for learning Tabla, Sitar, Sarod, Flute, Piano, Mandolin, Violin and Guitar.
The colorful balls for the joyous moods provide joy and entertainment as well as opportunity for physical activity to the Kinder Garten Students.
The school has buses which ply on different routes throughout the city and nearby areas. Trained staff is deputed on buses to ensure the students safety. Transport facility is provided to commute children from nearby areas. The vehicles provided are well maintained, spacious, full-bodied buses which meet the transport rules & requirements. The drivers & conductors are specially trained to handle children, especially the ones of pre-primary classes.
Parents desirous of availing this facility indicate their willingness in the appropriate column in the admission form.