Principal’s Desk
PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Education is not just a process of giving knowledge for a future job but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide one’s life in a right path.
To my mind education as an idea, is not just about bricks ,mortar and concrete , but about building character , enriching minds and about varied experiences that last a lifetime.
I believe my role as an educator is to guide and nurture the next generation to establish skills to achieve health, respect, prosperity and a sterling character.
I am passionate about students being empowered to succeed. As Principal, I use all tools available to inspire staff, students and community to work together to promote student achievement and well-being.
I am an avid supporter of effective and innovative professional development that encourages teachers and principals to be reflective and to continuously examine our practice to provide quality teaching and learning for each student. My role as Principal is to keep up with latest trends and research and be an active partner in the school’s professional development.
The ability to be innovative and creative is important to me. I enjoy being challenged and inspired by the people around me. I aim to enthuse and challenge staff and students to also be inventive and imaginative in their learning and day to day tasks.
I believe that having quality, inspirational and passionate teachers is essential to a school’s success. To borrow John Hattie’s words; “teachers should build classroom climates where errors are welcome, student engagement is the norm, questioning is high and students gain reputations as effective learners.”
I enjoy celebrating successes and acknowledge hard work of staff, students and community and believe this is one of the contributors fundamental to a happy school environment. All staff, students and community should feel valued and appreciated at school.
Community engagement and involvement in the school is important to me as Principal. I regularly consult with my community as part of school self review and encourage community engagement in the curriculum and learning programmes.
“Do the work with intention not because of compulsion.”
With all my love, best wishes and blessings..
Punam Dhiman
PRINCIPAL
St. Xavier’s International School, Patiala
OUR MISSION
Our Mission Statement
To provide high quality teaching and learning experiences which allow each child to be valued as an individual and achieve their full potential within a happy and stimulating environment.”
The mission of our school is to provide all students with a high quality education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural, pluralistic society. We seek to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, is fully respected, and learns to respect others.
We cultivate the potential in every student to thrive as a global citizen by inspiring a love of learning and civic engagement, by challenging and supporting every student to achieve academic excellence, and by embracing the full richness and diversity of our community.
We will prepare all students for life by providing a challenging curriculum that connects students’ lives and their future in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment