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The Cathedral Vidya School,

Lonavala

The Cathedral Vidya School


(An affiliate of The Cathedral & John Connon School)
Village: Shilatne, Post Office: Karla , Taluk: Maval,
District: Pune, Lonavala, Off. Old Mumbai- Pune Highway,
Pincode: 410405
Telephone: - 91 2114 - 282693 , 282113,
E-mail: principal@cathedral-lonavala.org
Website : http://www.cathedral-lonavala.org
About the The School

The Cathedral Vidya School has been set up in


collaboration with The Cathedral and John
Connon School, Mumbai, (estd. 1860), which
is one of the most prestigious educational
institutions in India.

The Cathedral School has nurtured minds as


diverse as JRD Tata, Ratan Tata, Anand
Mahindra, Salman Rushdie, Anita and Kiran
Desai, Fareed Zakaria, Homi Jehangir
Bhabha, Muhammad Ali Jinnah…………

Our School is a co-educational English-medium residential School. It is a branch of


the famous 149-year old Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, whose
philosophy, aims, objectives, academic and administrative systems, it follows. Set
against the scenic backdrop of the Sahyadri Hills, The Cathedral Vidya School,
Lonavala, imparts a broad-based and holistic education in a pollution-free, 40 -acre
campus. Its programmes have adapted the best of traditional schooling, marked by a
strong academic core, to the needs of an increasingly technology-driven and quality-
conscious society. The School’s fundamental values are hard work, discipline and
simplicity. These values, practised in a nurturing and supportive environment, are
visible in every sphere of School life.

Mission

The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala, aims to create articulate, compassionate and
rational individuals, proudly Indian in essence, humanistic and universal in outlook.
An innovative programme, delivered by caring educators, addresses the needs of the
times and guides the children towards academic and human excellence. The School
accords the highest priority to the realization of talent & potential at all levels of the
Faculty and Administration so that the young shall never be denied the finest, the
latest, and the most meaningful in the realm of knowledge and life.
The Academic Programme

The academic programme is skill-based, challenging, contemporary, and offers a


variety of options to children of varied abilities. While the importance to recall of
core knowledge cannot be sufficiently emphasized, teachers are encouraged to make
their classes active learning experiences through the pupils’ meaningful
understanding rather than mere rote memorization. The children gradually build a
sound academic base by learning various ways of accessing knowledge, processing
information, utilizing the skill of reference, and by systematic and regular study
habits. The desire is always to develop the students’ ability to flexibly and creatively
apply, what they are learning. The School takes its assessment system beyond
mechanical testing of out-of-context knowledge. Its learning programmes, instead,
integrate multiple opportunities for evaluation in which students’ skills of
comprehension, expression, analysis and research are gauged. At the same time,
students have the opportunity of reviewing their work and receiving suggestions on
its improvement.

The School offers :


™ Classes 4 – 7 (ICSE) - Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
™ Class 8- 10 IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary
Education
™ Class 11 – 12 IBDP* - Introduction of International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (August 2009)

Keeping in mind the increasing reach and importance of globalisation, The Cathedral
Vidya School, Lonavala, will offers the prestigious Geneva-based International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Classes 11 & 12 from August 2009. This
programme is known for its high standards and emphasis on critical thinking, inter-
cultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view. It has a
reputation for vigorous assessment, equipping students with the skills and attitudes
necessary for success in higher education and employment.
The various academic programmes are delivered in spacious, bright and well-
ventilated classrooms. The class size has been restricted to 25 students. A separate
Laboratory Block houses the Physics, Chemistry and Biology Laboratories which
enliven and augment the School’s Science education programme. The laboratories
conform to international standards. The IBDP requires considerable internet-based
research and digitalisation of all scholastic work. Consequently, the IB students will
have exclusive access to their own IB Resource Centre located in the Central Library
mezzanine. Additionally, two well-equipped Computer Laboratories address the
needs of Information Technology and Computer Education.

The School accords high priority to its Library as a major learning resource. The
Library has a stock of 10,000 books covering a wide range of disciplines and genres.
This ample facility also includes a Teacher Resource Centre which members of the
Faculty use for research, production of pedagogical material, and for accessing
knowledge domains vital for serving children’s learning needs.

The key to a high-quality educational experience lies in locating and nurturing


excellent teaching talent. No effort has been spared in this endeavour, and the result
is a Faculty of committed, dynamic, experienced and versatile educators who have a
deep liking and respect for children, and an abiding interest in their welfare. The
future of the students of The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala, is therefore
entrusted to motivated and involved staff who are given every opportunity to
update their skill sets through workshops, refresher courses and in-service training
programmes.

The Developmental Activities Programme


A holistic school programme addresses as many areas as possible in a child’s ability
range. Thus, the co-curricular activities programme has been designed with as much
thought and care as the academic one. The School offers self-enrichment activities
like Art, Pottery, Sculpture, Western and Indian Music, and plans to offer Indian
Classical Dance. These activities not only enable children to discover their latent
interests and talents, but also raise self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. While
co-curricular activities are woven into the main time-table, hobbies, societies and
clubs (Maths, Nature, History, Science, Chess, Cookery, Gardening, Debating,
Elocution, Dramatics, Journalism, Paper Recycling and Craft) are pursued during the
children’s spare time. These Spare Time Activities supplement the academic and
developmental activities programmes besides inculcating skills vital for the creation
of a confident and self-possessed personality.

The Games & Sports Programme


Participation in Games & Sports is compulsory, regardless of aptitude or ability. The
School believes that the sporting experience teaches children the importance of team
work, honourable conduct, individual discipline, respect for officials and humility in
victory and grace in defeat - values that would stand them in good stead in later life.
The School has facilities for Cricket, Tennis, Football, Basket Ball, Badminton and
Table-Tennis. A 200-metre athletics track and a regulation size swimming pool also
form part of the games & sports infrastructure.

The Outreach (Community Service)Programme

Considerable importance is attached to the children’s participation in community


service. The experience of serving mankind inculcates compassion, sensitivity, and
gentleness, and, thus, helps achieve the true goals of education. The School’s
Outreach Programme is carefully planned to include different kinds of service: from
keeping their school and its campus clean, helping the less fortunate in a variety of
ways, caring for the environment, planning and taking part in projects promoting
awareness of social issues; to taking the initiative, in whichever way they can, to
make the world a better place.

The Outward Bound Programme

Regular study tours and excursions are organized to sensitize children to the richness
of our historical, cultural and natural heritage. Trekking and nature camps are
cherished activities which not only expose children to the excitement of adventure,
but also build stamina, courage and character.

The Residence Programme


A strong feature of a residential school is its charming campus life which at The
Cathedral Vidya School is safe, caring and enriching. Housed in simple but aesthetic
and comfortable residences, and looked after by trained House Parents, the children
contribute to, and benefit from, a productive and vigorous residential life.
Recreational facilities, House nights, and socials balance the rigours of the
demanding academic programme.

The School has separate residences for girls and boys. Grouped class-wise, the
children sleep four to a comfortable bedroom with an attached study. Every floor has
accommodation for married House Parents, recreation areas with TV, music system,
and indoor games.

The children have their meals in the bright and cheerful Central Dining Hall. All
meals are supervised by the teacher-on-duty and the House Parents. The School’s
modern kitchen prepares nutritious and appetizing meals under the supervision of
an experienced caterer.

The School has a well-equipped infirmary managed by a qualified and experienced


Resident Nurse. Ailments requiring a higher level of medical attention are attended
by a visiting Physician. The School also has arrangements with a local hospital for
medical emergencies.

The House System

A strong House System, comprising the four Houses of Palmer, Savage, Barham,
and Wilson fosters a sense of solidarity, co-operation, sporting spirit and healthy
competition. The Houses are looked after by House Masters, House Mistresses and
House Prefects.

Pastoral Care and Tutorial System

The success of the residential school system of education depends, to a large extent,
on the quality of pastoral care extended to the students. While academics,
developmental activities, and games & sports address a child’s intellectual, cognitive
and physical development, pastoral care focuses on the emotional, spiritual, physical
and psychological well-being of the children. To achieve this, the Head of Pastoral
Care leads a team of House Tutors who are responsible for looking after the non-
curricular aspects of their tutees’ lives. All the members of the academic staff are
attached as tutors to the Houses. They help identify, broaden and develop their
tutees’ talents and interests, and give advice about choices and decisions. In addition,
pastoral care givers are an important source of reassurance and guidance for those
children who, for whatever reason, are finding life difficult.

Leadership Development and Student Governance

The School believes that the ability to assume and effectively discharge responsibility
is an essential life skill, the foundation for which is best laid at a young age. Thus, the
School grooms children in leadership roles at several stages of their development.
One such role is that of a Prefect. Members of the Prefectorial Council contribute to
the organization of day-to-day life and to the care of all the students. They help the
new-comers settle in, provide support, and act as mentors for the young students.
They discover that with seniority comes the responsibility of leading in the right way
and upholding the honour of the School.
The students also have their own democratic forum called the Students’ Council
which meets every month to discuss day-to-day issues directly affecting them. The
Council, whose members are democratically elected by their class and dormitory
mates, acts as a link between the School administration and the student body in
addition to giving children a first-hand experience of democratic processes and
procedures. The School encourages, through various forums, the development of
self-discipline, self-control, social awareness, positive thinking, and responsibility
towards the environment, community and nation - qualities without which
leadership cannot be effective.

Personal, Social and Value Education

While Value Education cuts across all curricular areas, specific classes in Personal &
Social Education and Life Skills address issues concerning teenagers and boarding
school life.

The students are also expected to follow the School’s Code of Conduct which
involves the practice of unimpeachable behaviour, showing courtesy, respect and
thoughtfulness to everyone in and out of the School community, and a commitment
to excellence in everything they do. Personal grooming, impeccable turnout, personal
hygiene and cleanliness are also important features.

Other Information

Weekly & Fortnightly Boarding:

The School follows the Weekly boarding system whereby students from nearby
locations are allowed to spend the weekend at home every week. As such, parents
can collect their children from School on Friday evening and bring them back by
Sunday evening. However, children spend an uninterrupted month at School at the
beginning of the new term so as to get used to boarding school life.

On select weekends when children are in School, treks, picnics and outings are
arranged for them.

Admissions:

The admission process is designed to enrol students with adequate academic ability
and sound character. Entrance at all levels is conditional on the availability of seats,
performance at the assessments, and interviews and track record.

Admission notices are published well in advance in leading dailies. Parents


interested in enrolling their children in The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala, are
required to first register them. Registration forms are available October onwards, or
can be downloaded from the School website. Assessments for admission are held in
Lonavala & Mumbai.
Fee Structure:

Details of Amounts Grade 4-7 IGCSE IB*


(Grade 8 – 10) (Grade 11-12)

Annual Fee Rs. 4,00,000/- Rs. 4,00,000/- Rs. 5,00,000/-


(Tuition, Lodging & (per annum) (per annum) (per annum)
Boarding)

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