Admission Enquiry 2023-24

The details filled in the enquiry form are the only means of communication between you and the school. Therefore, please fill them with utmost care. All fields are mandatory. Please do save the token number for future communication. Before filling in, please go through Admission Help Desk.

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PICT's Nestling
The Preschool and Child Enrichment Centre

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admissions

1. When does the admission process at PICT’s Nestling begin?

The admission procedure will be updated on the website tentatively by the month of October-November. Kindly visit the ‘Admission Helpdesk’ page given on the website for precise dates..

2. How can I fill the Admission Enquiry Form?

Click on the Admission Enquiry Form given on the right-hand bottom of the school website. You will be directed to the ‘Admission Helpdesk’ Page. You are requested to read through the information and accept it by clicking on the “I understand and agree to proceed with the admissions process” button at the bottom of the page in order to proceed towards the Admission Enquiry form. After filling out the Admission Enquiry Form and successfully submitting the same, a system-generated token number will be sent to your registered email ID. Kindly save this token number for any further communication with the school. (Kindly check the spam, in case you have not received the automated mail in your inbox.)

3. When can I expect communication from the school after filling the Admission Enquiry Form?

Once the token number is generated, based on the availability of seats, the school may reach out to you within 15 working days. Should you not hear from us within this time frame, we may further reach out to you in the month of March 2024.

4. What is the process for admission?

Admission at PICT’s Nestling is based on a first come first serve basis and enquiries/applications are accepted only through the website. For admission in the academic year 2024-25, please fill the Online Admission Enquiry Form. Kindly note that the Admission Enquiry Form closes upon receipt of the grade-wise expected number of enquiries.

  1. Please fill in the 'Admission Enquiry' form to register your interest reflecting on the website. The details filled in the enquiry form are the only means of communication between you and the school. Therefore, please fill them with utmost care. All fields are mandatory.

  2. Seats are not available in Jr. KG & Sr. KG. In these grades, seats can be allotted only against cancellation. The school will get in touch with you as per the token number for a prerequisite process after you fill in the enquiry form.

  3. Once the 'Admission Enquiry' form is filled in, a token number is generated based on which you shall be called for a counseling session in the school campus.

  4. After the counseling session, should you wish to take the process further, you will have to notify the Admission Team during the counseling session. The Admission Team will send you an email with the details of registration and a link to the admission form.

  5. You are requested to have scanned copies of the following documents ready, prior to filling out the admission form. Please note, the size of each document should not be more than 1mb. In case, the documents exceed this size, you will not be able to proceed further.

    1. Latest 3 passport size photo of the student* (The photograph should be coloured with a clear white background.)

    2. Latest 1 passport size photo of the parents* (The photographs should be coloured with a clear white background.)

    3. Birth Certificate* (in original)

    4. Aadhar card of the student*

    5. Aadhar card of Father

    6. Aadhar card of Mother

    7. PAN card of Father

    8. PAN card of Mother

    9. Address proof * (Light Bill / Rent agreement/Index II/ Aadhaar card)

    10. Caste Certificate* (Proof of caste SC, ST, NT, OBC, BC) (Father's/Student's Certificate only)

    11. Medical Fitness Certificate of the student*

    12. Blood Group Report*

    13. Proof of Physical Disability (if applicable*)

    14. Proof of Learning Disability (if applicable*)

    15. Proof of Foreign Nationality of the student (OCI/PIO) (if applicable*)

    16. Latest Term 1 Report Card (of the previous school) of the student (reflecting the scores and remarks).

    17. Previous year’s Final Report Card of the student (reflecting the scores and remarks)

    Documents which are marked* are mandatory. However, the Bonafide Certificate can be produced at the latest by 31st March 2024.

    When you fill in the Admission Form and submit, you will receive a copy of the filled in application form and declaration form in your mailbox. Based on the application form and scrutiny of the details shared, your ward will be called for an interaction with the educators and thereafter with the Director Principal. It is mandatory for both parents to meet the Director Principal.

    Post which the school will take the final decision and an email with details of fee payment will be sent. The provisional admission will be confirmed only on receipt of the fee payment made within two days and submission of all the statutory documents.

Should you have any other queries regarding the admission process, please feel free to mail us at admission@pictmodelschool.edu.in

Disclaimer The School will not be responsible for any errors in the details provided by you. Please be aware that only filling in the Admission Enquiry Form does not suffice for admission at PICT. It only indicates your intention to seek admission. Parents who have submitted their intent to seek admission through this form will be considered for further admission process.

5. What is the age criteria for Nursery, Jr. KG, and Sr. KG?

Class

Minimum Age as of March 31st  for Academic Year 2024-2025

Nursery

2.6 years to 3.6 years

Jr. KG (Completed Nursery from a reputed institution)

3.6 years to 4.6 years

Sr. KG (Completed Jr. KG from a reputed institution)

4.6 years to 5.6 years

6. What are the guidelines for Transport Fees

Should you be interested to avail the school transport facility, please submit the filled in transportation form to the transport in-charge on the very same day of interaction and requests received later will not be entertained. Transport is an annual service, paid in two installments. Once opted for, the transport facility has to be availed for the full academic year. The first instalment of transport fees has to be paid between 16th February and 7th March 2024. Please note that transport routes and fees will be shared before the window period of the payment opens. The second installment of transport fees has to be paid between 8th March and 10th June 2024. Kindly note that annual payment will be applicable for admissions after April 2024.

7. What are the guidelines for Cafeteria Fees?

Cafeteria is a term-wise service. The first term cafeteria fees has to be paid between 16th February and 7th March, 2024 and the second term cafeteria fees has to be paid between 9th September and 22nd September 2024.

8. What are the guidelines for Admission Cancellation?

In the eventuality of cancellation of admission by the parent before 31st March 2024, the 1st Installment fee and Caution deposit will be refunded. School will take a maximum of 15 days to process the refund. From 1st April 2024, in case of a cancellation, the refund will be on a pro rata basis.

General

1. What is the average class strength?

For Pre-Primary, students per section are 24.

2. What is the child-teacher ratio?

We maintain a child-teacher ratio of 12:1 and 1 lady attendant in every class.

3. Is there stress on spoken language?

English is the language of communication at school. However, we do understand that not all our young learners are not acquainted with the language. We are multilingual in the classrooms and help our learners acquire English language skills gradually.

4. How is a day at PICT's Nestling like?

A day in the life of a PICT's Nestling learner - As the sun rises in the horizon, the pitter-patter of tiny feet and the animated conversations of the learners can be heard as they enter the wide open doors of the school at 8:15 am each morning. The little learners then find their way into their classrooms and confidently place their belongings in their respective places, while talking to their friends and educators. Post the attendance, Anapana and the school prayer, the learner’s day begins with a breakfast break at 9:00 am. Energised with the nutritious meal, they come back to class and spend the rest of the time understanding concepts, playing outdoors and developing bonds. At 12:30 pm, they leave the school with mixed feelings; a little disappointed at having to say goodbye to their friends and happy to be with their parents, after a day well spent.

5. How will the school ensure safety and security of my child?

Safe and secured campus is the priority at PICT’s Nestling. While strict measures are taken to keep the learners and staff safe in the campus, security is a mindset that is developed from a very young age through regular counselling and awareness programmes. School has a POCSO Committee and Internal Complaints Committee with well-defined norms. These committees organize periodic awareness programmes customized to different age groups so that all members feel secured and protected. CCTV cameras are installed at all critical points across the campus and school buses. This is being monitored by dedicated personnel. All the buses are GPS enabled and have lady attendants to look after the learners.

6. Does the school ensure continuous upgradation of skills among the staff?

Professional Development is the way of life for all educators at PICT’s Nestling. All educators dedicate at least two to three hours a week towards upgrading skills. Training in lesson planning, making worksheets, designing formative assessments, working collaboratively, dealing with special children, TESOL, delivering lessons virtually, differentiated learning etc. are imparted either through workshops or webinars. Adding qualification and upgradation in teaching-learning skills open up opportunities to grow within the organization.

7. Does the school encourage active participation from parents?

Parents are the partners in education at PICT’s Nestling. While educators are the technical anchors at school, as emotional anchors, parents are expected to monitor the child’s comfort level and give regular feedback to the school. Specific and in time observations should be shared periodically with the educators through mails and calls.

8. What are the second languages offered in PICT’s Nestling ?

Opting for the second language is based on the learner's mother tongue, the language options offered by PICT’s Nestling  OR  the second language learned academically by the learner in the last school attended.

9. What physical activities are included at PICT’s Nestling?

PICT’s Nestling focuses on skill building. As such learners have a dedicated and structured play time everyday which focuses on developing their fine motor and gross motor skills.

10. What other activities does the school offer?/ What are the other learning programmes /activities offered at PICT’s Nestling?

The school emphasizes on communication skills as it is the most important skill in today’s competitive world. Hence, with the objective to cater to a growing need for language learning and soft skills development in India, the school has partnered with Helen O’Grady International Speech and Drama Academy, Australia. This programme is extended to learners of Jr. Kg and Sr. Kg.

11. What is the procedure for leaving the school campus during school hours in case of any exigency?

A written request must be submitted by the parents either personally or through mail. Upon approval by the Principal, a 'Permission Slip' should be obtained from the front desk and shown at the school gate before leaving the campus. Production of Escort Card is mandatory. Students will be handed over only to the escorts whose photographs reflect in the Escort Card and is duly stamped by the school authorities.

12. What is the procedure to apply for a leave?

In case of illness or an emergency, write an email to the school and send a written note to the class educator the following day mentioning the name of the learner, grade and section.

Parents are requested not to take a vacation or long leave when the school is in session as it affects the academic progress of the child. In case of compelling circumstances, prior permission must be sought from the Principal (at least one week in advance). Attendance on the first day (after vacation/ school reopening) and the last day (prior to vacation) is compulsory.

13. What is the mode of communication with the school?

PICT's Nestling religiously follows two primary modes of communication; the School Almanac and the Beacon, our weekly transaction report. We can be contacted via emails and phone calls as published in the School Diary, for specific concerns. For the best interest of the learner, we do not encourage communication regarding poor academic performance, fee dues, behavioural issues of the child, concerns regarding staff and other personal family matters through the school diary. Such communications are restricted to exchange of mails only.

14. How frequently do you conduct PTMs?

PTMs are organized on Saturdays, the schedule of which is published in the School Diary. Time schedule for the same is sent about a week in advance to the parents. Attendance is mandatory for the parents. Should a need arise to meet the teacher, prior appointment can be taken through a diary message, email or a phone call.

15. What is the role of a PICT's Nestling preschool parent?

We believe "teachers should take care of teaching and parents should do parenting". Only then a child feels secure and grows up with confidence. As much as we take care of training the child as a teacher, we would like our parents to take care of the following:

  • Abiding by the policies and regulations stated in the School Diary, which governs the day-to-day functioning of the school.

  • Regular monitoring of the child’s performance. Encouraging self-study provides an opportunity for reflections and self-evaluation, fundamental components to become independent learners.

  • Checking and signing the notes in the school diary on a daily basis.

  • Monitoring the internal assessment papers and consulting the concerned educators periodically.

  • Encouraging and supporting the child to participate in all events and competitions.

  • Updating through the Weekly Transaction Report sent by mail every Friday.

  • Attending all PTMs and Parent Orientation Programmes conducted at regular intervals.

  • Informing the school about existing learning disorders and learning disabilities and working in coordination with the Special Needs Teacher. In case the school notices any learning difficulties, cooperation from parents is expected to get the diagnosis done professionally and thereafter, follow the interventions recommended.

  • Notifying the school about noticeable behavioral concerns and seeking professional help as advised by the School Counsellor.

  • Volunteering to accompany learners in field trips, inter-school events, and competitions.

PICT's Nestling (The Preschool and Child Enrichment Centre) is an offering from the Society for Computer Technology and Research (SCTR).

REACH US

020 66806300

frontdesk@thenestling.co

Survey No. 6 & 7/54B, Near Balewadi Stadium, Mhalunge, Pune-411045


For Admission :

admission@pictmodelschool.edu.in