Adarsha Vidya Mandir
| Adarsha Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School | |
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| Location | |
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Lalitpur, Bagmati Zone Nepal | |
| Information | |
| Type | Coeducational |
| Motto | Be Good Do Good |
| Established | 2022B.S. |
| Principal | Mrs.Sujeeta Manandhar |
| Number of students | 5000 approx |
| Information | +977-01-5524876, +977-01-5548014, +977-01-5521332 |
A.V.M. Higher Secondary School is one of the oldest and largest schools in Nepal. Established in 2022 B.S. (1966 A.D.) at Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal by a pioneer in the field of education , the late Satya Narayan Bahadur Shrestha, this school has been known to be one of the leading schools in Nepal. It won national and regional awards several times for its excellent results in national level examinations held by Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal.
History
The history of A.V.M. High School is inextricably linked with the history of the late Satya Narayan Bahadur Shrestha, who is regarded by many as a true, selfless, democratic educationalist who contributed whole life in the field of education. With humble beginning with only 120 students at a rented building known as Bhairab Bhavan (which was later acquired by the Himalaya Hotel at Kupondol, Lalitpur, Nepal), A.V.M. High School currently has six modern buildings, two playgrounds, and two basketball courts. The school offers education from grade 1 to School Leaving Certificate level (equivalent to O levels offered by University of Cambridge).
A.V.M. High School has also been conducting a 10+2 program since 2058 B.S., in the fields of Science and Management. A.V.M. High School is semi-public school initiated by one of a guthi (community).
Educational objectives
- To prepare dedicated, devoted, disciplined and enlightened citizens.
- To impart qualities like moral integrity, patriotism, love for national art and culture.
- To enable students to lead a productive and happy life in the 21st century.
Student service and facilities
Science laboratories
The school has science laboratories with adequate facilities for practical works in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These encourage students to learn through experiments and researches. Students from science stream at the 10+2 level do extensive laboratory work to reinforce their learning. Students of all classes make regular visits to the laboratories to get practical experience of the theories taught in class. Science exhibitions are held on regular basis which provide students to explore their potential in science and technology
Computer lab
The school owns a computer lab hall with over 100 computers. Most computers still are based on Pentium 4 processors. Students take classes on computer programming, webpage development and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point. Under programming, QBASIC is taught with great emphasis, with several highly qualified teachers.
Classrooms
The classrooms accommodate 40 to 50 students. They are well spaced and well aerated by ventilators and windows.
Area and environments
The bus stops near the school are Manbhawan and Lagankhel, at five minutes walking distance. A.V.M. has eight Ropanis of land in a peaceful environment and greenery, with a garden, lawn, basketball court, and academic buildings.
Residential hostel and dormitories
The school has accommodation for its students in a well-managed hostel, close to the school building. This offers students residing outside the KTM valley with an opportunity to study peacefully and comfortably. The hostel is under regular supervision of the principal and is looked after by hostel wardens and matrons. Every effort is made to ensure that the boarders are comfortable, neat and clean and happy.
Study classes and tutorials are held in the mornings and evenings. The time table ensures that all students get ample opportunity to take part in co- and extra-curricular activities.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria provides hygienic food to its students. Hot and cold drinks are available with snacks. The old cafeteria was in a messy condition so the school management has built a new one.
Transportation
The school offers transportation facilities to its students at the parent's request. The bus fare varies on the basis of distance traveled by school bus. School buses travel on definite routes. So, students should catch the respective buses at their own convenient points. The detailed information sheet of route, time of arrival/ departure, bus no., bus fare, etcetera is available in the account section of the school. Also students are required to show their identity cards when demanded, to board the bus.
Extracurricular activities
Sports
AVM is highly involved in cricket competitions and table tennis competitions. AVM also organizes a cricket tournament every year in the memory of the founder late SNB Shrestha.
Educational trips
Field trips were arranged to nearby places. These included excursion to Botanical Garden, zoo, historical places, science experiments, orphanage and so on and so forth. An annual picnic was also held to encourage socialization and brotherhood. Students do need to submit their reports on what they have learnt. The reports on the excursion are valued with greater emphasis and credits are given on the performance. but this trend has been discontinued for the higher level classes.
Clubs
With the motive of developing the student's personality and making them active by involving them in extra-curricular activities, AVM has two clubs: Maths Club, Science Club,Writers Club and many more.
Internal evaluation
Internal evaluation of a student is done via monthly tests, terminal examinations, project works and involvement in club activities. Monthly progress reports on homework, note presentation and classroom performance are sent to parents. A parent teacher meeting is also held with a sole objective to improve each student's performance. AVM indeed has three terminal examinations in a session before the board exam (including pre board).