St. Thomas School
Sahibabad
Sector-IV, Lajpat Nagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad - 201005(U.P)
+91 9599200219,+0120-2630677
stssahibabad@gmail.com
The school has a multi-storeyed building comprising of four floor . All the classes are well ventilated and airy classrooms with ample space, cupboards and bullitien boards. It also has all the other facilities like a sports ground, basket-ball court, science lab ,library, computer lab etc.
The school runs a well-equipped two bedded Medical Room to provide utmost care for the safety and health of the students. It is looked after by well qualified nurses with all necessary equipments. Regular health-check up is held and a comprehensive health record of each student is maintained by the School.
Science Laboratory
The role of science lab is to help students attain scientific learning goals as laboratory experiences provide opportunities for students to interact directly with the material world using the tools, data collection techniques, models, and theories of science. The school has well equipped lab facilities with latest lab supplies and equipments to provide real experiences of facts and theories which make science interesting and effective for students. It also provides scientific literacy which encourages them to make significant contribution in the field of Physics, Chemistry and Biology later in life.
Mathematics lab
Mathematics need to be earned with a sense of joy and delight. Mathematical lab in schools is such a joyful medium to inculcate interest in students to apply mathematical reasonings in real life. Activities carried out in labs by teachers or students to explore, to learn, to stimulate interest develops favourable attitude towards mathematics. It provides greater scope for individual participation in the process of learning where in the students appreciate the application of mathematics in surroundings. An activity involves both the mind and hands of the students working, which facilities cognition as well as the natural ability to learn Maths.
It needs to be related to life oriented activities to create interest in the subject. The lab has been developed by teachers to build in analytical and logical thinking among students. To resolve this purpose, our Maths lab in well equipped and formulates love for mathematics. Our experienced faculty uses the lab to explain various concepts and impart a practical approach to the subject. It is all above learning and visualising mathematical concept in a fun way, even it includes learning through the newest technologies and applied reasoning
Computer Laboratory
Computer labs provide the space to work on basic skills related to Computers. It function as a space for students to master everything from basic typing skills to advanced editing skills all on their own based on their specific curriculum.
In keeping with the pace of technological progress, the school has provided Computer Aided Learning (CAL) for the students. This learning has been integrated with the education of academic subjects. The school has well-furnished Computer laboratory, equipped with about 50 PCs with latest operating system, multimedia kits, colour monitors, laser and in-jet printers, Multimedia projector etc. The school also has a full TCP/IP Internet connectivity. All students from I to X learn Computer science as a compulsory core subject.
St.Thomas School emphasises on technology intensive teaching.To meet challenges and prepare students for the ever-evolving knowledge-based society, the school keeps a constant pace with the advancements being made in the field of Information Technology. The educational technologies that employ projectors and audio visual aids are the versatile tools which are used to assist learning in all areas. The child's understanding is at a sensory perceptual level, thus the child best understands things which he/she can hear, see and feel.
Smart class makes the classroom learning more interesting and stimulate the students to visually capture the more complex and elusive concepts. The Smart Class Programme turns the abstract into concrete, it stimulates and helps in improving concentration and comprehension.
Library is the heart of a school academic activities. It promotes individual and group learning, helps in developing students’ vocabulary, enhancing comprehension, developing the habit of silent reading and developing problem-solving attitude among students. It is not only the nerve centre of academic learning but also a good place to spend one's leisure time. It provides stimulation and inspiration to both students and teachers, develops an interest in subjects and widens the horizon of students.
The St. Thomas School Sahibabad Library enhances and supplements the curriculum. Priorities of our library are to foster a lifelong love of reading and to develop the necessary skills in students which would be required by them to foster their educational goals. The library's extensive collection of print, multimedia, and computerized resources is kept up-to-date and accurate. Activities like Book Clubs, Writers’ Forums, Literary Clubs, and Book Fairs are frequently organized by the school to foster and inculcate a love for reading. In addition, there are resource books for teachers to help them keep updated with new advancements in Education and their subjects.
The goal of the school library is to ensure that all members of the school get equitable access to books. Students use the library for their research and project work as well. The library is fully digitized and accessible from all digital sources like mobile, computer, tablet, etc. The library uses EduNext software for its services. The library collection comprises over 6200+ books related to English and Hindi stories, reference books, biographies of well-known personalities, encyclopaedias, personality development, career counselling, sports and games, quiz, festivals, science projects, etc. There are approx. 100 reference subjects and 1000 textbooks of different classes. Around 400 books are added in each academic year. The library subscribed to 20 Magazines/Journals/Serials/Periodicals and 4 Newspapers i.e. India Today, Science Refresher, Competition Success, National Geographic, The Week, Pratiyogita Darpan, Children's World, Reader's Digest, Tinkle, वनिता, Magic Pot, Read & Colour, Science Reporter, G. K., Champak, चंपक, Sports Star, Tell Me Why, Wisdom, अक्कड़ बक्कड़, Living etc, The Times of India, The Hindu, दैनिक जागरण, Malayalam Manoharma The books and other library resources provide a welcoming and engaging environment for the school community. The library caters to the needs of 1100+ schoolers, 60+ faculty members, and other staff.
- To cultivate reading habits in school children.
- To develop the self-learning skills of students
- To help teachers to improve their teaching expertise.
- To nurture good moral values and principles in the children.
- To cultivate respect and love for the nation and its culture in the students.
- To develop their interest in using the library for their overall development.
- To inculcate the habit of seeking help from additional sources other than textbooks.
- To provide a safe and welcoming space for students to study, read, and explore their interests.
- To keep the teachers and management informed of the latest updates in the education sector.
- To provide healthy material for recreational and entertainment purposes of students, teachers, and staff members.
- To collaborate with teachers to support the curriculum, providing resources and materials that align with the topics studied in the classroom.
- To organize user orientation and Information Literacy training programs for the promotion and optimum utilization of library resources and services
- To promote literacy and a love of reading among students. This includes providing access to books and other reading materials that encourage reading for pleasure.
- To provide a range of learning opportunities for both large and small groups as well as individuals with a focus on intellectual content, information literacy, and the learner.
- To provide students with access to resources that support their academic success. This includes books, journals, and other materials that align with the curriculum and the learning needs of students.
Ms.Suniya Sara George is a full-time Counsellor who provides guidance and counselling services to the students. Counselling is provided to the students to help them to deal with a range of problems from academic difficulties, emotional conflicts, interpersonal problems to behaviour problems etc.
Regular group counselling sessions are provided to classes about life skill education in order to prepare them to handle their daily life pressures and stresses more effectively. This helps them to develop into mentally and emotionally balanced individuals.
