Message of the Principal

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela (1918 -2013)

Dear Parents,

At S.B. Patil Public School, our unwavering focus is on the holistic development of our students — nurturing not just their academic growth but also their social, emotional, physical, and ethical dimensions. We aim to cultivate their individual skills and abilities within a healthy and supportive environment so that they are prepared to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

We work towards prioritising development of skills related to problem-solving, innovation, creativity, and effective communication, all embedded through an interdisciplinary and integrated curricular framework. These skills are essential for students to become responsible, caring, and competent individuals who are firmly grounded in our cultural values and confident representatives of our nation on a global platform.

We actively explore and utilise every resource needed for students' harmonious development, achievement, and well-being. Our school offers curriculum delivery through a secure, inclusive, and state-of-the-art learning environment. I am pleased to share that we have been honoured with the Diamond Rating by QS I-GAUGE, and proudly comply with the School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (SQAAF) — a reflection of our continuous commitment to educational excellence while maintaining quality in all aspects.

Aligned with the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), we are stepping towards redefining the way learning happens at every level. The policy reduces the dominance of rote memorisation, places emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, and champions the integration of Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Indian languages and cultural heritage into education. Notably, it removes rigid boundaries between disciplines at Grades XI and XII, promoting flexibility and cross-disciplinary learning.

To bring this vision to life, we are implementing the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) across all grades. This fosters learning through play-based methods, experiential learning, and the incorporation of moral and ethical values. It includes diverse activities such as storytelling, conversation, music, dramatics, art and craft, and skill-based education — all designed to build core competencies from the foundational stage onwards.

Complementing this, the Holistic Progress Card has been introduced at the foundational and preparatory levels, providing a well-rounded picture of a child’s development across cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains — far beyond conventional marks and grades.

We believe that the National Credit Framework (NCrF) would be a game-changer in manifesting the vision and intent of NEP by eliminating distinction, ensuring flexibility and mobility, and establishing academic equality between general and vocational education. The process of education will become broad-based, multi-disciplinary and holistic by permitting imaginative and need-based curricular transactions. The focus will shift from marks to grades and credit points, thus enabling the creative combinations of subjects and disciplines.

In line with this transformation, we are also integrating the APAAR ID system for seamless tracking of student progress and achievements. Additionally, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system, will allow students to accumulate credits over time, and thus, providing flexibility in their academic journey, supporting a more modular and student-centred approach to learning.

True to the NEP’s declaration that “education is a basic right of every citizen”, we have extended foundational literacy and numeracy training, along with life skills, even to our school’s support staff—training delivered collaboratively by our students and faculty. This initiative reaffirms our belief in inclusive and lifelong learning.

We are also committed to cultivating responsible and environmentally aware citizens. Our students and faculty actively participate in green initiatives and are proud contributors to the Roots and Shoots Programme, fostering a sense of sustainability and global citizenship. The Maji Shala, Sundar Shala programme further strengthens this mission — offering a structured path to train and nurture green practices within our campus and beyond.

The school is on a mission to provide all learners with opportunities and exposure to emerging technologies — a step towards preparing them as enterprising global citizens. And thus, by immersing students in future-ready curricula, we empower them to unlock their full potential and become independent thinkers capable of making prudent choices.

Psychometric testing by VIOSA is conducted to assess students' abilities, helping to guide their course selection and career paths. By evaluating their strengths, interests, and cognitive skills, these tests provide valuable insights that enable students to make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.

Our students have consistently shown remarkable performance across co-scholastic domains. They participate in a wide spectrum of sports events including ZP matches, CBSE Cluster Games, and independent sporting tournaments, frequently bringing home accolades. On the academic front, they actively compete in Olympiads, Homi Bhabha Examination, scholarship examinations, and other intellectual challenges that stimulate analytical thinking and scholastic achievement.

To analyse learning outcomes and identify competency levels, the school has taken the initiative to participate in SAFAL (Structured Assessment for Analysing Learning). This tool provides insights into students’ strengths and areas for improvement, enabling timely interventions and personalised academic support.

At S.B. Patil Public School, we place the utmost importance on ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all our students. To this end, we have established various proactive committees: POCSO, POSH, Sakhi Savitri, Students Redressal Cell, SMC, PTA, Emergency Response and Disaster Management Committee, Mock drills, firefighting trainings, use of fire extinguishers etc. all of which involve active participation from students, staff, parents, and alumni.

Our admission policy aligns with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring that no child is left behind due to background or circumstance. The Sanidhya/ सानिध्य programme brings students to have a tête-à-tête with the school principal and share all thoughts and concerns in a caring environment, as we belong to the Institution of Happiness.

Looking ahead, we are initiating the Gifted Students’ Programme, starting from Grade V, to identify and support exceptionally talented learners, ensuring their potential is recognised, nurtured, and channelled appropriately.
To foster collaboration and community, we have launched Sauhard/ सौहार्द, a series of interactive sessions for parents led by the school and the Head of School. These forums will serve as a space for constructive dialogue, shared ideas, and strengthened home-school connections.

The school mission statement paves a way for all stakeholders towards the use of technology and immersive learning. Technology and innovation is the key while designing our curriculum and introducing skill subjects across different levels. In fact, the School Innovation Council (SIC) has always been working actively and six of our students’ ideas got selected for pitching.

No meaningful endeavour in education is complete without open and continuous communication. It is in this spirit of partnership that I invite all parents to collaborate with our teachers and administrators—to pave the way for exciting new horizons as we journey together towards excellence.

।। आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः ।।
“Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions.” – Rigveda 1.9.9.1

With best wishes and warm regards,

Dr. Bindu Saini
Principal
S.B. Patil Public School