Grace English School Pedong

Admissions: 

• Admission forms are available in the school office between the months of October and December.
  
• A child seeking admission in Nursery section must have completed at least three years of age. In other classes, admission will be taken on the          basis of vacancies available. The children are tested for their mathematical aptitude and English proficiency. 
  
• A candidate from another school seeking admission in Grace English School must produce a Transfer Certificate.
  
• Birth Certificate from a competent authority is to be produced during the time of submission of the form.
  
• It is strongly recommended that a child is thoroughly immunised. Immunisation certificates would help us ascertain the health of a child.
  
• Moral values are given importance and the school aims to maintain a high standard. Therefore co-operation from parents/guardains for all round development of a child is expected. 
  

• Health Certificate along with immunizations certificate would be appreciated in case of a new admission.
• All the students are expected to come to school in full school uniform. Dirty and shabby uniforms are not allowed.
• Boys are expected to have proper haircut. The hair must not fall over the collar of the shirt. Girls with longer hair than the collar length must tie their hair with white ribbon.
• No dying of hair (other than black) is allowed.
• Girls are permitted to wear only ear-studs or small circular ear-rings.
• Punctuality is strictly observed. School timing are as follows: 8:50 AM to 12:00 PM for infants. 8:50 AM to 3:15 PM for others.
• No Mobile handsets for students in allowed in the school.
• Parents/Guardains have to seek permission from the Principal or his/her deputy to speak to or approach a teacher. This, however, is not permitted during class hours.
• A note of absence has to be produced if a child is absent.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school premises without a written permission from the teacher-in-charge.
• Junior boarders and girls are not allowed to leave the hostel for holidays, unless accompanied by their parents or their legal guardians.
• Weekly or monthly examination/test reports sent by the school should be signed by parents/guardians.
• Students of standard three and above are responsible for the safe custody of their books and other belongings. Articles should be marked with the pupil's name, class and section. The school will not be held responsible for the loss of articles, money and other valuables.
• Any damage done to the school property deliberately or accidentally must be repaired or replaced by the student concerned.
• Any question or complaint concerning the school should be submitted to the head of the school.
• In order to meet the expenses and for maintenance and developement, fee may be raised from time to time.
• Although the school does not emphasize on punishment, sometimes a regular misconduct on the part of a child may damage the whole learning environment.

• Please check the attendance and behavior of your child/ward regularly.
• Sign their diaries.
• Send them to school in time for regular classes as well as other functions.
• See that no child returns home in school hours without a note from the school authority.
• See that they carry books and exercise books according to their time-tables.
• Please do not pass any distressing news directly to the child concerned. If at all it is necessary, the school authorities are to be consulted.

• Pupils who bring to school pictures, magazines, newspapers, books or anything that are of objectionable nature, will be immediately expelled from the school.
• Pupils are expected to obey the rules of the school. Any child deliberately disobeying them will automatically disqualify himself/herself from attending the school.
• Any pupil, caught in possession of narcotic substances or drugs will be expelled immediately.

• The last day for the submission of fees is 15th of the following month.
• Progress Report will not be given if the due amount is not paid.
• Transfer Certificate will not be issued to any pupil whose fees have not been settled.
• It will be necessary to pay the full school fee for the remainder of the year even if a child is withdrawn in the mid session.

• Pass Marks  for all subjects is 40%. The overall performance of a child throughout the year is considered for promotion.
• Children absent from any examination must produce sufficient reasons accompanied by authentic documents.
• The decision of the principal and staff for the promotion of any child will be final.
• Children failing for two consecutive years cannot remain in school and will have to be withdrawn.

Hostel Accommodation: Hostel accommodation for the students from distant places is available. Advance booking for accommodation is recommended to avoid last minute arrangements.

Transportation from Nepal to Grace English School Pedong (Darjeeling)

1. Any place from Nepal  to Kakrivitta (India-Nepal Border) 

2. Kakrivitta to Kalimpong

3. Kalimpong to Pedong.

Pedong Bus stand to School 150 Meter walk or can use local taxis.