About Us
Athena Public School
As the oldest continuously run educational institution, The Athena Public School remains committed to providing an academically rigorous education to students who will walk out of school ready for lives of leadership and service to their community. From literacy to music and art, each day at the Athena Public School is filled with activities that are both enriching and fun.
We strive to be committed to the students we are privileged to serve, in our alumni association, our dedicated, talented faculty and staff. We also take pride in having the visionary parents, well-wishers, alumni and friends.
Everyday at the Athena School is like a blessing with the active students and talented staff members around.
Dr. Padma Jha — Principal
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Our school is not merely an institution to provide excellence in the field of academics but aims to provide worthy citizen to the nation, who have a well-developed personality to face the various challenges in today’s global society. We believe that education should foster universal and eternal values, oriented towards the unity and integration of our people, for such value-based education will eliminate religious fanaticism, superstition and violence, We inculcate in the children the desire to dedicate themselves to the service of society, the country and to the still larger cause of humanity.
OUR CORE VALUES
OUR-PHILOSOPHY
We, at Athena School, follow a child-centered educational approach. We make sure that it is based on scientific observations from birth to adulthood. We believe that a child is naturally curious and is capable of initiating learning in a supportive and thoughtfully prepared environment.
CURRICULUM
The syllabus is planned as executed in the learner-cantered, progressive manner to ensure interactive learning.
Teaching is strictly through English medium in all classes and great emphasis is laid on spoken English. Subjects taught are English, Hindi, Math, Science, Social Studies/EVS, Moral Science, G.K., Computers, Drowning & Painting, Craft Work, Games, Music and Dance. The school follows the H.P. Board.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Education is not merely bookish knowledge, extracurricular activities and cultural activities make the acquire self-confidence and develop their personality. Team work also helps in character building and teaching to practice the lesson of togetherness and fraternity, so essential for man’s survival. Throughout the year, we have a series of activities and competitions that increase the knowledge of children and lay the foundation of real education and develop their creativity.
AWARDS & SCHOLORSHIPS
We assist deserving children coming from the weaker sections of society in the form of scholarships in many cases and in some free books and stationery provided throughout the year. Those who are bright but financially very weak are provided total free education along with books and uniforms.
DICIPLINE AND TRAINING IN RESPONSIBILITIES
A love for cleanliness and the dignity of labour is included in children from the very beginning. Leadership qualities are perceived and encouraged in the world. Right from the very beginning, the child is entrusted with very small duties. The children are trained to develop a sense of service and self-reliance.
ADMISSIONS
All admissions are made on the basis of first come, first served in Pre Nursery and Nursery. For KG to Std IX admissions are made after a written test and interview to decide the class to which admission will be. Granted.
PARENT-TEACHER MEETING
On the second Saturday of each month from 9am – 12noon parents are expected to come to school and discuss with teachers the progress of their wards.
EVALUATION POLICY
Evaluation policy is strictly according to HP Board.