Dear Parent,
I am pleased to write and let you know that in this academic year we have done exceptionally well on a number of fronts, both academic and co-curricular, winning competitions against some of the most reputed schools in the country. We have won laurels in badminton, football, hockey, athletics and debates at the Indian Public Schools’ Conference meets, our children earning plaudits not just for their skill and prowess but much more importantly for the distinguished way in which they interacted and conducted themselves; this latter aspect being specially brought to my attention by other heads of institutions present at the meets.
That The Lawrence School, Lovedale, is one of India’s most premier residential public educational institutions is no idle claim. We have endeavoured to provide holistic and quality education to thousands of students over the years and are proud of our alumni many of whom, having spent their formative years with us, have gone on to carve a significant niche in various fields of their choosing.
For the school to continue to build on its traditions, and maintain its position and high standards in these rapidly changing times, a lot will need to be done. The present Board of Governors is seeking to improve the quality of education and infrastructure of the school. To achieve this just a few of the many things we will need to do is employ well qualified and experienced teachers and provide them salaries at par with other premier educational institutions; make improvements to the residential and classroom infrastructure; provide modern kitchen equipment; as well as sensitively preserve and maintain our heritage buildings.
As was previously informed to you, the school has implemented the VIth Pay Commission recommendations, due to which there is about a 17% annual hike in staff salaries. This alone comprises 63% of our total expenditure. Besides this, the impact of inflation on food, fuel, steep hike in the prices of other consumable items, costs of utilities and services etc., have also contributed to a major increase in the revenue expenditure of the school.
In view of the above factors, the Board of Governors has been compelled to increase the base school fees by an average of 11% and a slightly greater rate of increase for the higher classes. This step has been taken only after a thorough survey of fees of other eminent residential educational institutions in the country and it will enable the school to meet its immediate needs as well as in a small way, help in working towards a future vision for it. The revised fee structure for the academic year 2012-13 is given as Annexure – I.
We do appreciate your involvement as a parent and would like to thank you for your continued co-operation. We look forward to your suggestions towards improving the standards of the school resulting in the overall development of your child.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Chandra Joshi
Headmistress (O)
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FEE PAYABLE BY EXISTING STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR 2012-13 (APRIL-MARCH)
|
1st INSTALMENT - PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE 31.03.2012 |
CIVILIAN |
DEFENCE |
IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS |
NRI USD $ |
||
|
|
|
Students |
Students |
Students |
Students |
|
|
School Fees |
1,00,000 |
70,000 |
80,000 |
70,000 |
90,000 |
4,875 |
|
Students Personal A/c |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
550 |
|
TOTAL |
1,25,000 |
95,000 |
1,05,000 |
95,000 |
1,15,000 |
5,425 |
|
OPTIONAL FEES – CLASS 5 TO 12 |
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|
PIANO FEES |
GUITAR FEES |
RIDING FEES |
|
5000 |
5000 |
20000 |
|
2nd INSTALMENT - PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE 01.09.2012 |
CIVILIAN |
DEFENCE |
IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS |
NRI USD $ |
||
|
|
|
Students |
Students |
Students |
Students |
|
|
School Fees |
1,00,000 |
70,000 |
80,000 |
70,000 |
90,000 |
4,875 |
|
TOTAL |
1,00,000 |
70,000 |
80,000 |
70,000 |
90,000 |
4,875 |
Personal Account Deposit is used for dorm furnishing (Rs.2500/- per student charged one time at the time of admission), clothing replacements, journey expenses, pocket money etc. for which a statement of account is sent at the end of every term.
Attention of all the parents is drawn to the following School Rules :
a) Monthly bills/ reminders for school fees are not issued to the parents. Parents are requested to pay the fees before the due dates.
b) If the fees and other dues are not paid before the dates stipulated above, a fine of 3% per month will be levied on the arrears payable. If the arrears of fees with the fine is not paid within 2 months, the parent will be asked to withdraw the child(ren) or alternatively the child(ren) may be sent home for non-payment of fees.
c) Withdrawal : In case a child is to be withdrawn from the School, a prior notice must be given in writing to the Headmaster. If such notice of withdrawal is given by 25th February and the child is withdrawn by 31st March, no fees will be charged for the following year. In case the child is withdrawn at a later date but before 31st July, the first term’s fees is payable.
The Parents can pay the fees and other dues by Power Jothi A/c using the enclosed challans. Fees and other dues can also be paid by Demand Draft/ At par Cheque/ RTGS in favour of The Headmaster, The Lawrence School. The Account No. of the School with the State Bank of India is 10920587087 and the IFSC Code No. is SBIN0003162. You may remit the fees directly to our bank account by RTGS and send us the detail of such remittance to fees@thelawrenceschool.org
