CIVIC EDUCATION Grade 6 Our School Chapter 1 English Medium Guide PDF Download Exam Pass Paper Notes

Our School

Introduction

• The school is a significant environment apart from home.
• Schools shape us into intelligent and quality citizens.
• They contribute to individual and societal development.
• Schools provide skills necessary to contribute to society.
• We respect schools for producing successful individuals.
• Studying this chapter helps identify and contribute to your school and society.

Let us identify the school

1.1 History of our School

• Definition: History is the study of past events.
• School History: Development from its start to the present day.
• Sources for School History:Plaques in the school.
• Old documents, pictures, and photographs in the city or village library.
• Retired principals and teachers.
• School documents (log-books, admission registers, mark books, census reports).
• Chiefs of religious places. Past students.

1.2 Organizational Structure of the School

• Definition: The organizational structure of a school is how the administration and developmental affairs are organized.
• Changes: The structure may change according to the number of students and teachers.

Rough Plan of School Organizational Structure

• Students Class Monitors Prefects
• Teachers-in-charge of Grades
• Deputy Principal
• Past Students
• Principal
• School Development Committee

Different Roles in School Administrative Structure

• Principal
• Teachers
• Non-academic Staff
• Students

School Committees

• School Development Committee
• Scouting Committee
• Sports Committee
• Welfare Committee
• Discipline Committee
• Religious Committee
• Board of Prefects
• Environmental Committee

1.3 Self-Identification

• Who Am I?:Personal information (identity)My skills Obstacles and challenges I face in life My weaknesses Good characteristics I possess

Activity: Personal Information

1. Answer the following questions to identify your identity:
2. Confirm the accuracy of your information:

Activity: Enter Your Bio-data

• Bio-data Information:
• Name with initials
• Date of birth
• Age on January 1st this year
• Private address
• Telephone No. (if available)
• Name and address of informant in an emergency (and phone No. if available)
• Name of your schoolAddress of your school
• School telephone number
• Date of admission to school
• Distance to your residence from school
• Date and signature

Good Qualities and Skills

• Identify and list your good qualities:
• Showcasing Skills:

Inspirational Example

• Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara:Born on October 13, 1884, in Randomba.
• Lost his mother at age six; stepmother treated him well.
• Excelled in primary education at Randombe Wesley Missionary School. Won a scholarship to Richmond College at age 14.
• Achieved highest marks in Mathematics in the 1903 Cambridge Senior Examination.
• Leader of the school cricket team, member of the football team, talented debater, and actor. Became a teacher, studied law, and joined the legal profession in 1910.
• Active in social work and politics; elected to the State Council representing Galle District in 1923 and 1931.President of Sri Lanka Jathika Sangamaya.

Contributions of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara

• Positions Held:
• Pioneer of Free Education:
• Legacy:

Life Experiences and Talent Development

• Sources of Life Experiences: From within the family or social groups.
• Participation in various training programs. Use of electronic media (video clips, internet, TV programs, radio programs).Gaining knowledge from veterans in various fields.
• Reading newspapers and relevant books and writings. Observing others' experiences and acting creatively.

Talent Development Tips

• Identify and Develop Talents: Recognize what you can and like to do to improve your skills.
• Display your talent where and when appropriate to build self-confidence.
• Understand that your talents are important for society's progress and work on improving them.
• Connect your skills with the nature of life to maximize their use.Focus on your strengths and set life goals according to your talents and abilities.

Recognizing Weaknesses

• Examples of Weaknesses:
• Teasing friends.
• Suspicion.
• Harassing others.

"The Boy Who Cried Wolf"

Actions to Minimize Weaknesses:

1. Identify personal weaknesses.
2. Be humble and accept when others point out your weaknesses.
3. Determine to minimize weaknesses as much as possible.
4. Take action to prevent these weaknesses from recurring.

Challenges and Overcoming Them:

1. Every individual faces challenges in life.
2. Challenges can be economic difficulties, lack of respect, failure to get leadership, etc.
3. Believe that challenges can be converted into strengths.
4. Successful individuals often overcome significant challenges.

Example of Overcoming Challenges:

• Senaka Bibile:Born in 1920 in Galle.

School and Community Relationships

Maintaining Good Relations

• Schools maintain good relationships with various groups and organizations.
• Mutual relations benefit both the school and society.

Benefits to Society

• Producing good citizens
• Improving public literacy
• Training future leaders
• Providing education and guidance to children
• Transforming children into law-abiding individuals
• Showcasing children's talents
• Delivering messages to the community
• Providing school resources for societal needs

Importance of Sending Children to School

• Teaching health habits and good practices
• Emphasizing proper nutrition
• Safeguarding the environment

Services Rendered by Society to the School

• Assisting in development activities
• Protecting school property
• Utilizing services from neighboring organizations
• Participating in school festivals
• Integrating cultural heritage and social values into the curriculum
• Educating the school on hygiene and modern technology

School Development and Management

• Development programs involve internal and external stakeholders.
• Goals include providing quality education, fostering a sense of ownership, optimal resource use, identifying student needs, and ensuring activity flexibility.

School Development Committee

• Includes past students, parents, staff, and zonal education office representatives.
• Aims to develop the school through resource utilization and fostering community relationships.

Contributions from Past Students and Well-Wishers

• Obtaining buildings and equipment, providing meals, advisory services, and festival support.
• Involvement in cleanliness, beautification, and repair of the premises.

Relations with Public Representatives

• Funding and equipment are facilitated by government and community representatives.
• Maintaining relationships with these representatives' aids school development.

Community Services by the School

• Schools offer their facilities for community services like health camps.
• Educational campaigns address health, social, and environmental issues.

Utilizing Community Resources

• Physical resources and skilled individuals from the community contribute to school development.
• Example: Inviting local Ayurvedic physicians for educational sessions.

Child-Friendly Schools

• Safe, clean environments with water and sanitation facilities.
• Respect for all, regardless of economic status, disabilities, race, or religion.
• Student-centered learning and teaching.
• Community involvement in planning and managing school affairs.
• Maximizing students' potentials for national development.