Brightlands School, Dehra Dun

Brightland had a modest beginning in 1958, as a school for the very young. Now a full fledged school - it is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. Brightlands is a co-educational English medium school and strives towards the development of a well rounded personality of all its students right from Nursery to Class XII. In its quest to provide a complete education, Brightlands caters to the physical, mental and emotional development of its young members. In order to bring out the hidden potential of each individual, qualities of discipline, open-mindedness and sensitivity are fostered and encouraged. We endeavour to see that our students acquire a broad range of skills, a love for learning, tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others and basic values of honesty, perseverance and punctuality. We expect a lot from our children and in turn the school gives of itself unsparingly. It is our aspiration to make it a fulfilling experience for a child who becomes a member of the Brightlands family, one who is confident of taking change as an opportunity rather than a threat. Indeed a proud moment, both for the child and the school, when he leaves us to be his own person and to lead a life which is purposeful, positive and constructive.

The Academic year comprises two terms. The first term commences in the first week of April and ends in the fourth week of September. The second term begins in the second week of October and ends in the third week of March. Examinations are held at the end of each term. Detailed report cards are sent out to parents after each examination to keep them informed of their child’s performance in different spheres of school life. To ensure that the child is motivated to imbibe instructions on a regular and continuous basis, the two main examinations are interspersed with monthly tests.

To develop a healthy and competitive spirit, games and sports form an important part of the school curriculum. Facilities for cricket, basket-ball, badminton, volley-ball and table-tennis are available. Physical training is compulsory for all children unless excused on medical grounds. Yoga for boys and aerobics for girls are included in the school schedule.

To encourage and guide the students in the development of good citizenship and leadership qualities, the IAYP is an optional program offered to the students of classes VIII o XII. A member of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, the IAYP presents its participants with an individual challenge. Through a balanced, non-competitive programme of voluntary activities, the students are encouraged to develop personal qualities of self-reliance, perseverance and responsibility towards themselves and the society. The scheme has four mandatory sections : Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation. There are three levels of awards : Bronze, Silver and Gold. The duration of each level is 6 months, 12 months and 18 months respectively.

The school considers Parent-Teacher meetings of vital importance. This enables parents and teachers to have a better understanding of the child’s total environment and development and also enhances the child’s security due to parent participation. Parent Teacher meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month, when parents can discuss with the concerned staff the basic progress and problems of their child.

In order to bring about a fuller development of the child’s personality, considerable emphasis is laid on intra-mural and extra-curricular activities. Particular care is taken to ensure that shy and diffident children participate actively in various Inter-House and Inter-School competitions, which form an integral part of school life in Brightlands. All students from class III to XII have to be a member of atleast one of the following Clubs, depending upon their choice and aptitude :

Children of classes I and II are divided into two houses, Sunshine and Rainbow, and Inter-House and Inter-Class activities form a part of the daily routine in these classes.

	SUMMER
Classes Nursery, KG and I	Sky blue bibbed shorts for boys,sky blue umbrella cut bibbed skirt for girls,yellow shirt, sky blue socks, black shoes.
Classes II to XII	Dark grey shorts for boys of classes II to VI,dark grey trousers for boys of classes VII to XII,dark grey pleated skirts for girls,white shirt, sky blue socks, black shoes,school tie and belt.
	WINTER
Classes Nursery, KG and I	Grey worsted trousers /skirts, white shirt, sky blue V-neck pullover, navy blue blazer with crest (optional), sky blue socks, black shoes.
Classes II to XII	Grey worsted trousers/pleated skirts,white shirt, sky blue V-neck pullover, navy blue blazer with crest, sky blue socks, black shoes,school tie and belt.

Nursery	08:30 am	through	2:30 pm
Classes KG, I, II and III	08:00 am	through	01:10 pm
Classes IV to XII	07:45 am	through	01:20 pm

Nursery	09:00 am	through	01:00 pm
Classes KG, I, II and III	08:30 am	through	01:30 pm
Classes IV to XII	08:15 am	through	01:40 pm

With its high academic standards, Brightlands is proud to be able to present an exemplary result sheet year after year. The performance of the students has been consistently commendable. This record of coveted result is not merely a product of pure chance, it comes from the relentless efforts of both students and teachers. Our aim of excellence continues to be the inspiration behind our endeavours.

Brightlands School, Dehra Dun

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