Kanjirowa National Secondary School

Koteshwor, Kathmandu

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Kanjirowa National Secondary School (KNSS) is an independent co-educational institution that provides education in a resourceful, friendly, and caring environment. The school was established in 1998 as Kathmandu Don Bosco H. S. School in New Baneshwar. It is run by a team of professionals with extensive national and international experience in education.

Currently located in Koteshwar, the school is widely recognized for its institutional growth, dynamic curriculum, innovative teaching methods, learner-friendly environment, and enriched co-curricular activities.

The learning process is the most distinctive feature at Kanjirowa. New teaching approaches and programs are regularly introduced to keep education fresh and effective. Students are involved in various Project-Based Learning Activities designed for their all-around development. In all these activities, teachers serve as facilitators, guiding students rather than simply instructing them.

The school aims to make students autonomous, lifelong learners who excel not only in academics but in all aspects of life. The goal is to help students grow up as good human beings and responsible citizens. Kanjirowa promotes the importance of ethical values and moral character alongside academic achievement.

Vision

To provide life skills in the global context..

Mission

To enhance students’ learning, enlighten their minds, and mold their personalities so that they become responsible global citizens.

Main Features

A wide variety of teaching and learning methods in a motivational learningenvironment to enhance confidence, self-esteem, independence and human dignity
Acknowledge the unique potentials of each child and prepare a work plan in response to his/her needs
Use of a variety of modern educational resources, technologies andmethodologies
Balanced co-curricular activities
Participatory, Project-Based, and Experiential Learning environment
Rich in reading culture, research, and innovation
Board-based dynamic curriculum
Team spirit of qualified, well-trained, and innovative teachers
Specialised individual care and a safe school environment
Inclusion of students from diverse cultural and geographical locations

Curriculum and Pedagogy

The school firmly believes that no real learning takes place unless the learner desires to learn. Therefore, the curriculum is designed to help students explore and exploit their own learning process and create deep desires to learn. At the conceptual level, the school follows the Experiential Learning Model based on Constructionism. Our curriculum and pedagogy incorporate many PROJECTS to provide an environment for 'learn through reflection on doing' as a continuous activity across every subject.

Instead of learning being a teacher-led delivery of knowledge, the teacher and students construct knowledge together; learners can question, critique, and contribute creatively, making the learning experience a way of life. KNSS emphasizes the learning process so that our children enjoy participating in it and learn by building on their prior knowledge of the subjects. Our dynamic curriculum and pedagogy help them to be physically, spiritually, and morally sound.

Alongside this, opportunities for interaction with experts from different fields are provided to enhance students' confidence and knowledge of various national and international issues. The students work individually and in a team. Both situations are important for the learning process. They are encouraged to work with every other student in class to ensure they contribute to the learning process and develop a habit of co-operation and the value of democratic exercises.

Level

1-12

Salient Features

Field Trips, Field Study, Report Writing and Presentation (Cultural/Natural Heritage,Agro-Cattle Farm Visit)
Day-Long Tours, Hiking, Trekking, Camping, Home-Stays
Team Building/Leadership Development Activities; STEM Club, Readers Club, Prefect Council, Eco-Club, Social Service Club, Junior Red-Cross, Sports Club, House-wise Activities
Social Service Programs; Visit to Orphanage, Old Age Home, Community School Support Program, Various Social Awareness Programs
Environmental Awareness Activities; Plantation, Paper Recycling, Plastic Free Campaign, Save Our Planet and Species
Additional Book Reading; Book Review, Book Talks, Reading Seminars and Educational Seminars
Games and Sports; Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Futsal, Football, Fun Games
SAARC and UN Mock Conferences, Collaborative Programs with Schools in Other Countries

Study Support and Resources

Students' performance is periodically evaluated, and based on the results, both students and parents receive individual consultations throughout the student's time in the school. Students will always have someone available to assist them with any needs they may have. Additionally, there are special provisions in place to efficiently meet students' daily needs, such as photocopying and reference materials. For students with special needs, the coordinators serve as a liaison between students, academic staff, and management to ensure that they receive the necessary support.

Career and Higher Education Guidance

To reinforce the lessons learned in formal classrooms, students are required to undertake a small project each term outside of the academic curriculum. Furthermore, Kanjirowa offers its students informational seminars that include in-depth counseling on higher education and highly sought-after occupations, both in Nepal and foreign universities. Additionally, every Wednesday, students have access to a counselor for assistance.

Transportation

Kanjirowa uses its own transportation for students from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Banepa (Kavre).

Library

Kanjirowa has a meticulously organized library, stocked with an abundance of books to aid its students and faculty. The library also boasts several special collections of materials, and students can take advantage of the Wi-Fi zone and e-library. The collection of books is periodically assessed, and new acquisitions are made as needed. There are several cubicles available for students to sit and study in a serene environment.

Information Technology

Kanjirowa provides students with a significant number of PCs at their disposal. The computer lab is accessible on all working days, starting from 6:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening.

Extra/Co-Curricular Activities

Kanjirowa motivates students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. The school arranges a variety of sporting events such as cricket, basketball, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, and more. Additionally, there are debate competitions, talk programs, group discussions, cultural shows, excursions, and elocution, with students playing an active role in these activities. These programs provide students with a platform to showcase their talents in a competitive setting.

Evaluation System

Kanjirowa provides a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities for its students. Student assessment is an ongoing process throughout the year, with pre-scheduled exams including the Comprehensive Aptitude Test (CAT), Terminal, Sent-up, and weekly tests. The school recognizes that achieving excellence requires continuous effort, and as such, class tests, unit tests, and end-of-lesson tests are incorporated, along with a weekly Sunday test. To be eligible to sit for the Board Examination (NEB), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an annual attendance of 80%.. A modern computerized information/data system is used to maintain records of examination results, punctuality, discipline, participation in various activities, and case studies of each student.

Infrastructure

Kanjirowa's infrastructure is a reflection of their commitment to providing exceptional learning opportunities for the students. Situated on a sprawling 8 ropanis of land in a lush landscape on the Ring Road side northeast of Balkumari Bridge, Koteshwor, their state-of-the-art facilities give them confidence to provide a quality education. They take great care to ensure a seamless transition from the family to the learning environment at school, with a physical environment designed to enhance the student's natural curiosity and interest in exploring the world around them while maintaining a safe atmosphere. This design promotes the child's development by engaging their senses and stimulating their desire to learn.

Admission Guidelines

Required Documents

A complete Admission Form duly filled and signed
A copy of a character/transfer certificate and marks-sheet and/or assessment reports fromthe last school attended.
A copy of a birth-certificate issued by the concerned local administration.

Process

A Candidate should attend various assessment activities.
The activities assess skills via parameter such as language (listening, speaking, reading,and writing) numeracy, analytical, attitudinal, and motor skills via observation anddemonstration.
Parents/guardian should participate in an interaction session that focuses on sharing thefindings from the assessment activities.
The Admission Committee decides whether the candidate meets the required skills and abilities for admission in the particular class.
After the decision, the candidate should be admitted within the schedule given by the Admissions Office.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

There is provision of scholarships to the students with need. The deserving students are required to apply for the scholarship. The criteria for the same are based on brilliance and academic performance of the students. Top-performing students are recognized through a scholarship program.