Among one of the Best Boarding Schools in Tirupati
Boarding Admin Team
Mrs.Uma Maheswari – B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A.
Vice Principal( Home affairs) – Girls
Venugopal Rao DVR
Vice Principal( Home affairs) – Boys
STUDENT LEADERS IN BOARDING
Students boarder council is a students-run organization whose purpose is to represent and support Borders school students. A team of selected student representatives (the Executive team) work on your behalf to identify issues that affect students and draw them to the school’s attention. They will run campaigns, challenges school policies and ensure they have representation on every Faculty Council Meeting to ensure your voice is being heard. Our door is always open so if you are experiencing any difficulties at school boarding, get in touch or pop into the office. It’s our job to listen and to help, whatever the issue. If we can’t help directly, we can always refer you to someone who can.
Throughout the week, nine of our Student Council Committees meet to brainstorm, plan, and carryout plans of action for their objectives. As of now we have committees for housing, dining, events, academics, volunteering, environmentalism, and more. If a student wants to create a committee for something we don’t already offer, they simply have to propose it to the Student Council Executives with five members and we will determine whether or not to approve it. In order to expand leadership opportunities and give everyone the chance and framework to make changes on campus, Student Council Committees are 100% student-led. Committees are an imperative component to what makes our Student Council so important.
SVIS Ranked on Top 10 Co-ed Boarding School in Andhra Pradesh, India
BOARDING ETHOS
Boarding life is the heart of SVIS and boarding staff play a pivotal role in the pastoral, social and emotional wellbeing of their students. The boarding team is headed by the Principal who is supported by the Vice-Principal [Home Affairs], and the Housemasters and House Mistresses, Assistant Housemasters and mistresses, residential house staff, Housemothers and a range of support staff.
“SVIS is a home away from home, which maintains traditional values in a family atmosphere.”
There are three boarding houses, The U-BLOCK which is for all girls, The B-2 block for the Junior Boys, and the A-Block for senior boys. Each child is under the supervision and care of a Boarding Housemaster or Housemistress responsible for his or her specific age group. Each purpose-built boarding house provides modern amenities including attractive bedrooms, superb bath and shower facilities, comfortable common and recreational rooms, and a quiet study area.
In boarding we provide a home away from home where we maintain traditional values in a family atmosphere. We develop in the children a desire for truth, decorum, courtesy and high-achievement. These values are the cornerstones of success.
We provide an environment whereby students can develop their intellectual talents in an atmosphere of positive encouragement and in conditions that are conducive to work. Daily prep is well-structured, supervised, orderly and silent.
We encourage students to participate in activities in an atmosphere which values effort.
We provide a broad range of activities, hobbies and pastimes related to age and maturity that will assist in the personal, social and cultural development of each student. These may include inter-house competitions, instrumental and vocal music, drama, speech and debate, visits to the theatre, festivals, talent nights, moon light and formal dinners with VIP guest speakers, which help students to develop qualities of leadership and teamwork and we encourage students to become fully involved in the corporate life of their house and to recognize and support the needs of others through service to their peers.
Boarding builds self-confidence, independence, the capacity to interact with adults and fellow-students, self-discipline and a sense of direction. Throughout the experience of boarding friendships are made which last a lifetime and a sense of identity with the school is strongly forged.
Boarding house schedule:
5.30am | Wake up call |
5.40am to 6.45am | Playing time |
6.45am to 7.20am | To get ready for school |
7.20am to 8.00am | Breakfast |
8.20am to 3.40pm | School Hours |
3.50pm to 4.00pm | Snack time |
4.00pm to 5.00pm | Exam preps |
5.00pm to 6.00pm | To get ready for evening study hours |
6.00pm to 6.15pm | Prayer/announcements |
6.15pm to 7.15pm | Evening study hours |
7.20pm to 8.00pm | Dinner |
8.15pm to 9.15pm | Night study hours |
9.30pm | Lights Off |
BOARDING SCHEDULE
FACILITIES
CARE & WELLBEING:
As a 24/7 boarding school, we take our commitment to the health and well-being of our students extremely seriously. Four full-time nurses live in our eight-bed medical centre and a doctor is always on call. For emergencies we have a driver and vehicle ready round the clock. Parents will always be called immediately in the case of any serious medical issue. The nurses bring students to clinics and hospitals for checkups and tests as required. All medicines are stored securely in the medical centre and no student is permitted to have medicine in their study bedrooms. All precautions are taken to ensure that each child is healthy and cared for with sensitivity and positivity by our professional staff.
The system of caring is based very much on the family, where parents constantly look after their children and are worried about their every need. The staff and the facilities on campus, especially the residential program and the supervision system it uses, all work together to offer an atmosphere that is warm and caring.
FOOD:
Expert chefs prepare delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian and Continental dishes for our students and staff. Hygiene and quality are absolute priorities and the food at SVIS is fresh, wholesome, nutritious and plentiful. Special treats are often in store from our team of chefs, and all meals are served under the supervision of teaching and boarding staff.
Our Kitchen and dining facilities have been completely updated to include the most sophisticated and modern equipment used by the top hotels around the world.
SPORTS & GAMES:-
At SVIS the sporting infrastructure is second to none in India. Immaculately groomed fields for cricket, basketball and volleyball are only the beginning of the experience: we also have courts for tennis, table tennis, badminton, and a superb swimming pool, a gymnasium, a yoga room. Horse riding is taught to children in a professional manner for the children’s benefit and success. Our teams are very successful in local fixtures, but we also compete in C.B.S.E clusters nationally and internationally with the best sporting schools and very frequently we attract VIP sports personalities to our major events.
Our Physical Education staff are highly committed to fitness and wellness. They have vast experience in drawing out the best sporting instincts in students and getting all children involved in what is a superb social as well as physical activity. Teamwork and sportsmanship skills are at the heart of the programme.
Early morning activities at sunrise are a key element of every boarder’s life. They provide a daily opportunity to commune with nature at its finest hour and to build strength and energy for the day ahead. SVIS recognizes that individual students bring differing qualities to the school and learn in different ways. Our sports program provides students with opportunities for developing the fundamental characteristics of commitment, loyalty, selflessness, determination, co-operation, leadership and an appreciation of the role and value of the individual and the group. The sports program aims to emphasis these values in all activities. However, it makes special effort to stress these values in sports where performance is the focus.
MORNING SPORTS PROGRAMME:
DAY | TIME | BOARDERS[BOYS AND GIRLS] | ||
Monday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training/Yoga | ||
Tuesday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training/Games | ||
Wednesday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training | ||
Thursday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training /Games | ||
Friday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training /Games | ||
Saturday | 06:00 am – 06:45 am | Fitness training /Yoga |
EVENING SPORTS PROGRAMME
DAY | TIME | ACTIVITIES |
Monday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | PE |
Tuesday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Club Activities |
Wednesday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | PE |
Thursday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | PE |
Friday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Club Activities |
Saturday | 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm | PE |
Care & Wellbeing
SVEI is deeply committed to safety, wellness, and outstanding healthcare as part of the Institution’s wellbeing principle. We are equipped with a 24 hour medical facility on campus, with two qualified staff nurses. A General Physician regularly visits the school.
All safety equipment is available on the campus in case of emergency. We also aim to provide health insurance for the students for their well-being.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Students will be punished with verbal then written warnings followed by expulsion. All warnings face implications including losing parental visiting rights and being banned from participating in weekend activities.
- Student’s luggage must be inspected by the house master/matron for clearance and confirmation before been allocated into the appropriate room/bed space. Failure to allow this will result in expulsion.
- Once fixed up in a room, there should be no exchange of either room or bed space. Verbal warning will be issued.
- Student’s personal belongings must be well marked/labeled for easy identification. Any theft or damage to someone’s belongings will result in expulsion.
- Only the admitted students are allowed in the hostel i.e. no squatting or loitering within the hostel premises by non-residents. Warning will be issued.
- Other things such as, nightgown, pajamas, coverlet, undies, footwear, toiletries and other things like beddings are to be brought from home.
- Students are not allowed to take any school property out of the hostel. Written warning or expulsion.
- Any physical or verbal abuse of another student or staff will result in immediate expulsion.
- Students are not allowed to leave campus without notifying a member of staff. This offence will result in expulsion.
PROHIBITION:
Written Warning followed by Expulsion. No exceptions.
- Electronic gadgets
- Computer games
- Any additional apps added to Tabs.
- Mobile phone
- Hard currencies
- Any of the above prohibited items discovered, reported or seized will not be returned but sent to charity homes and/or other punitive measures be taken against the recalcitrant student.
- DAMAGE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY– Student who damages any of the school property would be surcharged.
- POCKET MONEY– Students in the hostel are NOT allowed to bring money/cash into the hostel.
LAUNDRY AND GENERAL CLEANING OF THE HOSTEL
School has made provision for good-hands who are in-charge for students’ laundry and also for the general cleaning of the hostel premises, but students are responsible for cleaning their rooms. They are to ensure that the toilets are not abused and litters are emptied into the waste basket.
- Students are strongly advised not to touch, write/paste on, or abuse the walls of the hostel. Written warning or expulsion.
- Libelous writing and publications are not allowed in the school hostel. Written warning or expulsion.
- Bullying and use of foul or derogative language is not allowed. Immediate Expulsion.
PROVISION FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION TO RESIDENTS
All illness must be reported at the school infirmary for prompt attention but in the case of a serious illness, students are either confined in the medical center or sent home for proper treatment. Where the illness requires admission in the medical center, parents of such student will be informed to pick up his/her ward.
All allergies and medical conditions must be reported to the school before you join.
HOSTEL HEADS AND DISCIPLINE
- Rudeness to the Housemaster/Housemistress and other members of staff in the hostel will attract severe disciplinary action and possible expulsion.
- Students caught stealing shall be severely punished or expelled from the hostel.
THE HOSTEL BELL: It is mandatory for students to obey Hostel bell whenever it is sounded, failure to obey is punishable.
During the school hour, no student is permitted to remain behind in the hostel; any student caught while checking around will be punished severely. This will result in a written warning or expulsion.
VISITING/OUTING DAY
- Visitors will not be allowed into the hostel.
- Family are allowed to visit on child’s Birthday from 3.30pm to 4:30pm.
- The parent need to give a notice of minimum 15 days in advance for any out-pass with authentication of proof regarding the marriage, house-warming, puja, visiting temple, sports.
- No out-pass would be issued on verbal discussion.
- It should be noted that students shall be held responsible for his/her visitor’s behaviour.
- Students are not allowed to share edible items brought by their visitors.
- Except on the out-pass / parent’s visiting day, no student in the hostel should be seen outside the school/hostel premises.
- The out-pass timings are to be strictly adhered by the parents & students, no late comers would be allowed·
- The boarding visiting and out-pass schedule to be followed meticulously.
MODE OF DRESSING WITHIN THE HOSTEL
All students are expected to be in house wear within the hostel. The hostel management strongly discourages students from flimsy wears, pajamas, undies and tying of towel outside their respective rooms. Indecent and improper dressing in the hostel will attract punishment.
DAILY MEAL
All students are expected to walk down into the dining hall at the sound of the bell, no student is allowed to take food into the room and a student may not take another student’s meal. Students are advised to maintain decent table manners always.
HOSTEL WEEKLY INSPECTION
All students are required to submit themselves to hostel weekly inspection. Any student caught for violation of hostel rules and/or scores below the standard repeatedly, will be punished as applicable to personal hygiene, room facilities, toilet usage/maintenance and academic performance.
ROOM ALLOCATION
The rooms are allocated to boarders by the House Master/Mistress for the duration of one session, after which boarders are re-assigned every new session.
CAUTION
Boarders are advised to recognize themselves as peculiar students and are to behave well even while in the hostel as unruly behaviors will be punished accordingly.
All student records are maintained on the school database and we reserve the right to keep you on a written warning until the end of the academic year. Students punishments will be weighted and past behavior will be considered for all verdicts.
STUDY SUPPORT:
A well planned study support system helps our students with their academic achievements and progress. Teachers develop better relationships with students to identify and address their specific learning needs which enhance the self-esteem of our learners and provides motivation to learn.
Study support gives the students individualized help with their work as well as an opportunity to consolidate their learning. Better understanding can be gained which increases them confidence in their ability to handle schoolwork. The time invested is highly productive and leads to the focused learning. It also helps in setting goals, effective time management and self-regulated learning.
For students who are struggling in class and who are reluctant to ask for help, the study support environment allows them to seek assistance from peers, mentors and teachers because of the high adult-pupil ratios, absence of disruptive pupils and the trust established between students and teachers. Seeking help leads to greater understanding, which enables students to achieve mastery of the material and gain a greater confidence in their ability to be effective learners.
STUDY SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS APPEARING FOR BOARD EXAMS
In SVIS we are concerned about our student’s success in board exams and our teachers are working rigorously even after school hours to offer them exam prep classes. The teachers help the students to prepare for board exams by clarifying their doubts, peer learning, solving previous year’s question papers and by conducting other creative activities.
This helps the student not only to have a positive approach towards board examination but also helps them to strengthen their basics.