Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, May 5: Loyola School Telco organized a comprehensive orientation program for the parents and students of Std. 10 to ensure readiness for the upcoming ICSE 2026 Board Examinations. Held in the school hall, the session began with a prayer song and introductions to the school’s faculty and management, establishing a collaborative environment focused on academic excellence and student well-being.
In her opening remarks, Principal Charanjeet Ohson emphasized the need for strong coordination between parents and teachers to support students’ academic journeys. The session provided valuable insights into examination requirements, curriculum updates, and the support systems in place.
Key Takeaways from the Orientation:
- ICSE Guidelines: Emphasis on maintaining 75% minimum attendance, understanding grading criteria, and completing project work with diligence.
- Revised Exam Pattern: Mathematics exam duration increased from 2.5 to 3 hours to enhance students’ analytical abilities.
- Higher-Order Thinking Focus: Assessments will prioritize critical reasoning, application-based questions, and practical integration in theory papers.
- Improvement Exams under NEP 2020: Students can reappear for up to two subjects in the same academic year to improve scores.
- Parental Role: Encouraged to offer emotional support, enforce discipline, and foster open dialogue with their children.
- Academic Assistance: The school will offer extra classes, mentoring sessions, and additional study resources for students needing help.
- Student Conduct: Stress on regular attendance, proper grooming, timely submission of assignments, and communication in English.
- Assessment Structure: Clarity provided on subject groupings, internal assessments, and project guidelines.
Fr. Gerald Ravi D’Souza SJ, the School Administrator, underlined the importance of moral values and holistic development. He urged parents to lead by example and highlighted the school’s infrastructure and extracurricular opportunities.
The orientation concluded with a call for unity and shared responsibility between the school and parents to ensure the success and overall growth of students preparing for ICSE 2026.
