“GAET Lakshdham Sapling – Infant Centre”

at Lakshdham Playmate Pre-school.

(2017-2018)

A Small Centre with Big School Opportunities

Welcome to the G.A.E.T. Family…..

Your child’s learning adventure starts right here!!!

Mission Statement

“Sapling”

To nurture every young child

for holistic development.

Tiny seeds when nurtured can fill a garden with

flowers.

Little children when nurtured will grow up into

happy adults.

The best possible start!!!

At Sapling, happiness, confidence and excellent personal achievement

are our priorities. We know that our nurturing environment gives every

single child the confidence to strive for the best. Our creative curriculum

inspires learning and adventure and our small classes ensure academic

success.

Your child’s journey with us…

From your child’s very first day with us to the day they leave, they

will be on a journey of discovery, exploration and enquiry, a journey

which equips them with the skills and knowledge essential for living

in the 21st Century.

A Good start…..

Sapling develops happy, confident and well-rounded children, giving

them the best possible start for life.

SELF

FAMILY AND

FRIENDSENVIRONMENT

Experiences that last a lifetime

Children at sapling are encouraged to participate to develop a can-do

attitude; they aim high, challenge themselves and they achieve.

EXPRESS CREATIVELY

PAINT AND COLOUR

SING AND DANCE

ENJOY

APPRECIATE

Creative Expression…..

Creative activities play an important role in life at Sapling. Children

participate in everyday activities and avail of the ample opportunities

to develop and showcase their talents.

Loving and

caring

Protective and

Patient

Well Trained and

Experienced

SAPLING CAREGIVER

Who will help your child ?

A love of learning…

Sapling is a place to discover, share and explore; a place to enjoy, a

place for surprise and above all, a place where children love to learn.

Unique talents are nurtured through our varied and exciting

curriculum, whilst our stimulating and inspiring learning

environment develops children’s passion and strengths.

Academic success is at the core of all we do, our small class sizes,

combined with our individual approach, ensures that all children

achieve their full academic potential.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18

TERM SCHEDULE

First Term

Commences on 15th

June 2017 Thursday

Ends on 13th

October 2017 Friday

Second Term

Commences on 2nd

November 2017 Thursday

Ends on 12th

April 2018 Thursday

VACATIONS

Ganesh

Chaturthi Break

Begins on 28th

August 2017 Monday

Re-opens on 30th

August 2017 Wednesday

Diwali

Vacation

Begins on 16th

October 2017 Monday

Re-opens on 2nd

November 2017 Thursday

Christmas

Break

Begins on 26th

December 2017 Tuesday

Re-opens on 2nd

January 2018 Tuesday

Last Working Day 12th

April 2018 Thursday

Regularity will be appreciated!!!

List of holidays (2017-2018)

Date Day Occasion / Festival

26th

June 2017 Monday Ramzan Eid*

7th

August 2017 Monday Raksha Bandhan

15th

August 2017 Tuesday Independence Day

Gokulashtami

17th

August 2017 Thursday Parsi New Year

25th

August 2017 Friday Ganesh Chaturthi

5th

September 2017 Tuesday Anant Chaturdashi

2nd

October 2017 Monday Gandhi Jayanti

19th

October 2017 Thursday Diwali – Laxmi Pooja

20th

October 2017 Friday Balipratipada

1st December 2017 Friday Eid – E – Milad*

25th

December 2017 Monday Christmas

1st January 2018 Monday New Year

26th

January 2018 Friday Republic Day

13th

February 2018 Tuesday Mahashivratri

2nd

March 2018 Friday Holi

29th

March 2018 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti

30th

March 2018 Friday Good Friday

30th

April 2018 Monday Buddha Purnima

1st May 2018 Tuesday Maharashtra Day

Holidays Falling On Saturday / Sunday

2nd

July 2017 Sunday G.A.E.T. Founder’s Day

2nd

September 2017 Saturday Bakri Eid*

30th

September 2017 Saturday Dussehra

1st October 2017 Sunday Muharram*

21st October 2017 Saturday Bhau Beej

4th

November 2017 Saturday Guru Nanak Jayanti

14th

January 2018 Sunday Makar Sankranti

18th

March 2018 Sunday Gudhi Padwa

25th

March 2018 Sunday Ram Navami

14th

April 2018 Saturday Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti

Holiday for Bakri Eid, Ramzan Eid, Muharram and Eid–E–Milad will be

confirmed later. *

Payment Schedule

Installment Months Payable Mode Due Date

I Installment

June to November

Cheque in favour of

“GAET Lakshdham

Sapling – Infant

Centre”

At the time of

admission

I Installment

Bus Fee

June to November

Cheque in favour of

“Goenka & Associates

Educational Trust”

At the time of

admission

II Installment

Bus Fee

December to May

Post dated cheque dtd.

15th

November 2017 to be

issued

Cheque in favour of

“Goenka & Associates

Educational Trust”

15th

October,2017 till

10.00 a.m.

II Installment

December to May

Cheque in favour of

“GAET Lakshdham

Sapling – Infant

Centre”

1st to 11

th December

2017 till 10.00 a.m.

Note : Bus fee is applicable only for those who are availing School bus service.

Bus Facility

G.A.E.T. provides School bus service.

INSTRUCTIONS

The bus facility is extended to students only when there is an availability of seat and is

offered at the Principal’s discretion. This offer can be withdrawn any time.

Students will board and alight only at fixed bus stops. Parents and children are

requested not to ask the driver or attendant to stop the buses at unauthorized bus stops.

Parents are not permitted to change the bus stops without prior permission. In case there

is a change in the bus stop, the parents must inform the centre in writing.

Children must obey and must be courteous to the bus-in-charge. Children found

misbehaving in the bus will not be allowed to continue availing bus facility.

In the event of the child not being at the stop at the scheduled time the bus will proceed

without the child. It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to reach the child to

the centre. In the event the parent/guardian not being at the stop at the scheduled time

on the return journey the child will be brought back to the Centre & the parents will

have to collect their child from the Centre authorities on presentation of their identity

card.

If the parent doesn’t want their ward to avail the bus facility for some reason on a

particular day, the educator must be informed about it in writing.

In case of any grievance, parents must inform the authorities in writing for appropriate

action. Parents must not enter / board the bus for any reason.

IDENTITY CARD:

Children using the bus facility need to wear an ID card issued which must have the

bus number written on it.

In case there is a change in the residential address the office must be notified

immediately and a fresh ID card must be obtained.

If the Bus ID Card is lost, a written application requesting a duplicate ID card must

be submitted in the centre office immediately. Collect the duplicate ID card from the

centre office.

WITHDRAWAL:

Parents must note that no refund will be made against Bus Fees paid.

One month advance notice in writing must be given by the parents to the centre

office, in case they wish to discontinue the bus facility.

(Applicable only if student registration to centre is being withdrawn.)

Viz…

For withdrawal after I term duly filled withdrawal form must be submitted by

10th

October to the centre office.

For withdrawal after II term duly filled withdrawal form must be submitted by

10th

April to the centre office.

NOTE:

One month’s fee is payable as Admission fee (non – refundable) at the time of

enrollment.

Enrollment form can be obtained from the centre office.

Medical Health Report form is to be collected from the office and duly filled &

submitted.

No Bus child will be permitted to go home without submitting the permission letter.

____________________________

Signature of the Parent / Guardian.

Instructions regarding fees

Registration fee will be charged for all new admissions.

If a student is to be withdrawn, one calendar month’s notice should be given in writing

by the Parent / Guardian to the Principal of Playmate Pre-School to arrange for the

refund of the balance of fees. In exceptional circumstances of withdrawal, one

month’s fee in lieu of one calendar month’s notice will have to be paid. Amount

collected as registration fee will not be refunded.

Students whose fees are not paid will be considered as defaulters.

Unless all dues are paid, the progress of the child will not be communicated to the

parent.

No deduction in fees will be allowed for vacations or for broken period of the month.

Full month’s fee will be payable if the student’s name appears on the roll on the 1st

day of the month.

____________________________

Signature of the Parent / Guardian

Sapling is a beginner school but a part of a much

bigger School Trust