House Syetem

In the modern educational concept, House System is regarded as an integral part of the residential school education. House System shall, therefore, be established in each Eklavya Model Residential School, to develop qualities of leadership and a spirit of healthy competition for all curricular and co-curricular activities among the children. This will also help to develop life skills among all inmates.

Objectives of House System

• Provide a smooth transition from home life to school life;

• Create situations, which fulfils the social and emotional needs of the children;

• Help socialization of pupils to integrate themselves well into the corporate life;

• Inculcate the sense of responsibility to take her/ his tasks in life earnestly and discharge them well;

• Prepare pupils to play different kinds of roles as members of a group, community & society;

• Develop the spirit of healthy competition among the children;

• Develop a sense of belongingness among the pupils and to create a sense & desire to live in harmony;

• Inculcate in the child, respect for seniors, elders, teachers and a caring attitude towards juniors and feeling of fraternity towards all;

House Names, Numbers and Colours

Each House shall be under the charge of a House Master to be nominated by the principal. Each member of other Teachers shall also be attached to the Houses and will assist the House Master in performing his/her duties. Each House may adopt a flag with the following colors.

Brahmaputra

Tapi

Godavari

Ganga

Blue

Green

Red

Yellow

In each Eklavya Model Residential School from class VI up to class XII there shall be 4 Houses. Separate administrative control for Boys and Girls. Further Juniors and seniors may be looked after by separate House Masters. In a full-fledged EMRS, class wise- gender wise students’ strength is as given below.