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Established in 1899, Hebron is an independent International School recognised by the Government of India with the aim of providing high quality education suitable for children preparing for life and further study within the international community.
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The School is housed on the two campuses of Lushington and Selborne which are approximately 2km apart.
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| Hebron is in the town of Ootacamund (Ooty) in the NIlgiri Hills. Ooty is situated at 2200m (nearly 7500ft) above sea level, and is known as 'The Queen of the Hill Stations'.
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| Our aim as a school is to educate our students so that they have a considered and balanced world-view. A vital part of this is an understanding of the teachings of Christ as revealed in the Bible, with their implications for individual and community life.
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The academic year, which comprises four terms, begins early in August and finishes late in the following June.
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Most students are in residence and are grouped by sex and class groups into 'Dorms', though the very youngest boys and girls are together on the Lushington Campus.
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| A menu of both Indian and western food is provided - lunches are usually Indian and supper western. Hot spices are kept to a minimum and students who wish may add their own pickles, etc. to taste. Students are expected to eat all that is set before them, but may choose small portions. For younger children, meals are carefully monitored to ensure a balanced diet is enjoyed.
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Small classes, and a student population of about 360, allow a strong personal note in day to day working. Everyone can know everyone else to some degree and ex-students often write to say how they valued the fellowship of the School community and the friendship found here.
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Hebron is divided into thirteen standards (years), which encompass Primary, Middle, and Secondary stages of the school curriculum.
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Students have interim reports every term giving gradings for effort and achievement in each subject. These are teachers' estimates and are not statistical evaluations. Full reports are compiled at the end of each semester (i.e. December and June). Both interim and full reports are sent to parents, who are asked to acknowledge receipt and comment if appropriate. All students receive a report for public use at the end of their studies at Hebron, which will be a part of their Record of Achievement file.
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Healthcare is in the hands of a non-resident School Doctor, a resident trained Nurse and two trained Day Nurses. All students are medically registered on arrival and their health, weight and growth is checked at regular intervals. The normal attendance of the School Doctor, and the routine treatment of minor ailments, are covered by School fees. Children have a 'nit check' for head lice each term.
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Communication with students |
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Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children as much as possible. Letters by post and e-mail are the easiest and preferred methods. Phone calls should be limited to special occasions, or at most, brief weekly calls by arrangement with the Dorm Parents. These should be after school (4 to 5.30pm), or after Prep. (8.30 to 9.15pm), or at weekends. Please avoid inconvenient hours (meal times, after bed times, etc.), and be aware of international time zone differences. The use of Fax should be limited to special or emergency situations.
Students must write weekly letters (or e-mails for Seniors and 'A' levels), to their parents. |
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Every reasonable effort is made to ensure the safety of the students in their various activities, and the School has comprehensive accident insurance for students. Further details are available on request.
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Hebron is well resourced in terms of teaching spaces, equipment and materials, with Design and Technology workshops, Science laboratories, Art Department, sports hall with squash courts and an outdoor swimming pool.
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| Uniform is provided by the School for use during school hours, and will be charged to the parents' account. Sports/PE kit is also supplied. Some good quality second-hand uniforms are available at a cheaper rate, to those who are interested. Please apply to the appropriate Dorm Parent. After school and at weekends, students wear their own clothes. Two sets of ‘good' clothes will be needed for church and special occasions. A separate clothing list is supplied.
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In addition to class music there is the option of individual tuition for a variety of instruments. This is charged as an extra to parents. The school has an orchestra and several bands and students take part regularly in church services and public concerts. Students are encouraged to purchase their own instruments. These can be kept under lock and key in the Music Department, but the school cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.
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Dorm Parents issue pocket money to each student, on the parents' account, at a weekly rate appropriate set by the School and appropriate to the student's age. Students may carry a little money during the week for Canteen but they mostly spend their pocket money at weekends.
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Travelling to and from Hebron |
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Ootacamund is about 80kms by road from Coimbatore to the South and 300kms from Bangalore to the North. Regular bus services operate on both routes. The Southern Railway runs from Ootacamund to Madras via Coimbatore. Arrangements can be made for students arriving at Coimbatore airport to be met and brought to School. Parents sending students by air from outside India are requested to send them with open-dated one-year return tickets.
Travel to and from the School is the Parents' responsibility. The School's Travel Secretary provides limited assistance as follows:
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Timetabled Physical Education (including athletics, cross-country and swimming) is compulsory for all students unless exemption on medical grounds is given by the School doctor.
All students also have opportunities outside the timetable for other sports such as badminton, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis and volleyball.
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Extra-Curricular Activities |
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A variety of extra-curricular activities is encouraged over and above the scheduled timetable and sports. These may take place after the normal School day and at weekends. The School is also a centre for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
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