Godawari Residential School

Badegaun, Godawari, Lalitpur

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Godawari Residential School (GRS), situated in the serene land of Godawari, has been serving the nation for a long time with an innovative teaching and learning approach, addressing international trends in education. GRS prides itself on having sufficient land, allowing for multiple activities without limitation, while fostering the creativity and confidence of its students. Guided by the motto: “Raising the Next Generation”. GRS follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Multiple Intelligences, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, among other approaches, to nurture young minds, assisted by competent and experienced faculty members. The school is equipped with all the basic amenities, including a hostel, a lab, a library, a playground, transportation, and extracurricular activities. The School does not interpret them merely as ‘facilities’, but rather as fundamentals of students’ holistic development. The extracurricular activities designed for the holistic development of students provide ample space for students to grow according to their interests. While inculcating 21st-century skills in its students, GRS advances towards its goals, identifying them as the three pillars of GRS: Academic Excellence, Character Formation, and Committed Citizenship. Respecting the spirit of school community partnership, GRS accepts the community as an integral part of the curriculum and operates under the concept of cooperation, collaboration, and coordination in the field of education.

Vision

The School's vision is to be a premier residential institution that imparts world-class education, meeting the challenges posed by the accelerated pace of scientific, economic, and social advancements in the 21st century. It celebrates a culture of excellence and values.

Mission

The members of GRS, inspired by the concept of a happy school and guided by the motto ‘Raising the Next Generation,’ aspire to impart world-class education. The institution encourages students to harness their talents and channel them to restructure their future, fostering self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-reliance through service to the nation in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.

While mentoring its students, the institution focuses on three key philosophies: time management, positive discipline, and hard work. Its aspiration to provide education for sustainable development is materialized by inculcating value education in its students, equipping them with essential knowledge, skills, and understanding.

Objectives

To awaken and develop the enquiring minds that have the potential to achieve the highest possible.
To foster self-belief, self-discipline, and personal responsibility.
To develop life skills that enable individuals to proactively face the challenges posed by increasing scientific, economic, and social advancements of the 21st century.
To develop and foster world-class citizens with hearts and minds for God, the Nation, and the World at large.
To fulfill the search of parents for a boarding school in the country that provides world-class education for their children, which is broad, balanced, socially and culturally diverse, and relevant in a homey and secure environment at competitive costs

Aims:

To educate for life
To promote tolerance, justice, and respect for all.
To encourage teamwork and respect individuality
To nurture ambition and leadership
To promote pride and confidence in one’s own ability (self-esteem).
To motivate our students in the pursuit of a high standard of academic achievement and critical thinking by providing a varied range of learning experiences and a varied range of teaching excellence.
To help all students do their best.
To work in partnership with parents in the promotion of the overall good of the student, acknowledging the role of parents as the primary educators of the child

Level

1-10

Total Students

226

Salient Features

Modern Learning Environment

The school offers spacious, ergonomically designed classrooms equipped with modern Smart Boards and Wi-Fi facilities. The furniture and lighting arrangements are designed to meet international standards, creating a comfortable and effective learning space.

Personalized Attention

Class sizes are kept small, with 25 to 30 students per class. This allows teachers to provide personal care and fosters close interaction with each student.

State-of-the-Art Laboratories:

The school boasts several well-equipped labs to facilitate practical, hands-on learning:

Science Lab: A modern laboratory for practical work in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Math Lab: A dedicated space where students discover mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and gamification.
Computer Lab: Equipped with the latest computers and a fast internet connection, accessible to students for research, projects, and ICT practicals under the guidance of instructors.
Language Lab: A practical setting where students can improve their language skills through real-life communication exercises.
MI Lab: As a school based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences, it has a sophisticated lab where students can practice and develop their natural talents across all eight intelligences through scientifically designed games and activities.

Holistic Development through Extra-Curricular Activities:

Emphasis is placed on the holistic development of students. The school offers a diverse range of indoor and outdoor games, as well as numerous co-curricular and extracurricular activities. These include creative writing, public speaking, debates, music, dance, painting, and fine arts, all guided by highly esteemed professional instructors. These activities are considered an integral part of the curriculum.

Diverse Student Clubs:

Students can join various clubs to pursue their interests and develop new skills:

Sports Club: Offers opportunities in Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Taekwondo, and Volleyball with expert coaching.
Art Club: A platform for students to exercise their creative skills in dance, music, art, and crafts under professional guidance.
Subject-Wise Clubs: These include an Innovation Club, Social Club, Language Club, Environment Club, and Reading Club, which promote teamwork, broaden students' knowledge, and help them achieve common goals.

Comprehensive Co-Curricular Activities (CCA):

The school offers a range of Co-Curricular Activities designed to help students explore their talents, develop character, appreciate values, and acquire essential soft skills, such as leadership, preparing them for future challenges.

Commitment to Teacher's Professional Development (TPD):

The school places significant importance on the continuous professional development of its teachers. It regularly conducts various empowerment programs, training sessions, and orientations to enhance its skills and ensure the delivery of high-quality education.

Active Parental Involvement:

The school encourages strong parent-teacher collaboration. It facilitates parental involvement through scheduled meetings with the Principal and teachers, regular parent-teacher conferences, progress report distributions, and participation in school events and programs.

Facilities

Health Care
Hostel
Transportation
Swimming
Cafeteria
Library

Admission Guidelines

Step 1: Required Documentation

To begin the application process, the following documents must be submitted with the application:

A copy of either the child’s original birth certificate or an attested photocopy of the relevant page.
Official copies of the student’s academic reports for the past two years.
Five recent passport-size photographs.
A completed Application Form.
The child's Medical Record.
A Transfer Certificate from the previous school (required for admission to Class 2 and onwards).

Admission Process

Once an application is received, the admission process will begin. The child’s age provides the initial indication for the appropriate class. An aptitude test will then either confirm this placement or lead to further assessment. The school believes students should be with children of a similar age, tackling tasks with the appropriate intellectual challenge.

Age Guidelines

The following are the age guidelines for children entering GRS School. The child must have reached the specified age by March 31st of the admission year.

Entering Class 1: 5 ½ years old
Entering Class 2: 6 ½ years old
Entering Class 3: 7 ½ years old
Entering Class 4: 8 ½ years old
Entering Class 5: 9 ½ years old
Entering Class 6: 10 ½ years old
Entering Class 7: 11 ½ years old
Entering Class 8: 12 ½ years old
Entering Class 9: 13 ½ years old
Entering Class 10: 14 ½ years old

Step 2: Assessment and Aptitude Test

After receiving the initial documentation with the child’s application, the school will arrange for an assessment to determine the child's appropriate class placement.

Aptitude Test

For entry to Class 3 and upwards, children are required to take an aptitude test. This test will reflect what the school expects a child to be able to do by the end of the preceding school year. However, those seeking admission during the final term will be assessed using learning objectives from their current year of study.

Students seeking admission to Classes 3-5 will be assessed on their skills in English, Science, and Mathematics.
Students seeking admission to Class 6 and above will also be assessed on their understanding of scientific concepts, in addition to Mathematics, Science, and English.

Personal Interaction

The school prefers to meet students personally to discuss their interests and academic progress. This process is also essential for those who have found the aptitude tests challenging, as a further assessment may be conducted to place the student in the appropriate class. If possible, the school likes to meet both parents.

Godawari Residential School always welcomes students and strives to offer them a platform to showcase their abilities.

Applying from Outside Lalitpur

For those applying from outside Lalitpur, please email copies of your identification documentation to the school, and we will respond accordingly.

The school will conduct an online aptitude test for these applicants. It requires that the test is conducted fairly and that the work submitted is the child’s own. After evaluating the test, if a conversation with the child is deemed essential, a telephonic interview will be arranged.

Applicants from outside Lalitpur are often interested in the hostel facility. Details of the hostel can be found in the boarding option section. The address and contact details of a local guardian may be furnished at the time of admission.