About us

Udyogamandal School was established in 1968 under the guidance of (the)Late Mr. MKK Nayar to provide quality education to the children of FACT Employees. Within a short span the school has grown up as one of the best educational institutions in the country. In December 2020, FACT transferred the Management of this institution to the reputed Kasturba Educational Trust and changed its name as FACT Udyogamandal School.

FACT Udyogamandal School is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations in the year 1971. The Council conducts the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE - Std X) and Indian School Certificate (ISC - Std XII) Examinations. The Council has received statutory recognition from the Government of India as one of the main All India School Examining bodies.

A boy / girl Who studies at FACT Udyogamandal School, assumes the obligation to conduct himself / herself at all times in accordance with the highest standard of discipline, aiming at quality and excellence in education and character.

The pupil shall always keep in mind that the school is judged by his/her conduct.

The following code of conduct is therefore, laid down for the guidance of the pupil.

• • Shall respect and practice the rules and regulations of the school.
• • Shall obey his / her parents, elders and teachers.
• • Shall, by precept and example, be truthful.
• • Shall be courteous, friendly and co-operative with one another in and out of school.
• • Shall avoid vulgarity in talk and behaviour.
• • Shall be clean and always neatly dressed in school uniform.
• • Shall understand the value of time.
• • Shall be unselfish in the service of his / her fellow beings.

The aims of FACT Udyogamandal School education are:

• • To promote the total development of students so as to make them fully human, fully Indian and truly modern.
• • To make them men and women of character devoted to unselfish service of their fellow men.
• • To make them leaders and agents of needed social change in the society.
• • To develop all their innate talents.
• • To strive always towards excellence in every field.

Admission to Std I is open to all. Only those students who qualify in the entrance examination and come in the merit list are admitted.

For Std II to VIII also admission is granted after the usual entrance test provided there is vacancy in the above classes.

As a rule no one is admitted to IX, X & XII. However children coming from schools affiliated to the Council are considered. While admission to Std XI is open to all, students from boards other than the Council are admitted only after an entrance examination and on eligibility certificate from the Council.

The course of studies is oriented towards the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (year - 10) and the Indian School Certificate (Year - 12) Examination.

The medium of instruction is English, the international language of today. Malayalam and Hindi, however have a vital role in the curriculum. The education at FACT Udyogamandal School will be liberal and universal; but at the same time it will be Indian and firmly rooted in Indian culture and tradition. The curriculum 12 will, therefore, embrace: English (Literature and language), the mother tongue, History, Geography, Social Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Art and Craft. Socially useful productive work is also an important part of the syllabus. An additional subject of prime importance is Value Education.

A high standard of English is required for success in the lCSE and ISC Examinations. Therefore the use of English in the school Campus is compulsory.

Education at FACT Udyogamandal School may be described as development of personality taking place over a period of time. At FACT Udyogamandal School, we believe in grooming all aspects of a child, besides academics. Here we search for the latent God given talent in each child and hence encourage their participation in co-curricular activities. They are confronted with challenges to excellence that they may appreciate and confront with confidence.

Sports and games have been given due importance in FACT Udyogamdnal School. Athletics is encouraged since the School believes that healthy competition in the play ground contributes to the development of co-operation, discipline sportsmanship, fair play and other qualities most needed in future leaders. Student council, Social service, Different club activities like Public Speaking, Debate, Eco Club, Science and Maths club, Arts club, Literary club etc., house system and training in various cultural and literary activities at school help our students discover their potential reserve energy and develop their talents. The school is also providing special coaching in band, yoga, dance, karate and roller skating during the scheduled hours. FACT Udyogamandal School promotes a Plethora of co-curricular activities throughout the year to discover the latent talent in each child. The school is also encouraging children to develop their reading habit and make sure that all students are reading atleast 25 books other than text books in an Academic Year.

SUPW may be described as purposeful, manual work resulting in either goods or services which are useful to the community. It is not education plus work but education in or through work. The objective of SUPW is to inculcate a positive attitude in children regarding team work and socially desirable values like self-reliance, dignity of labour, tolerance, co- operation, sympathy and helpfulness. SUPW, based on the Gandhian Philosophy of Basic Education occupies an important place in the curriculum. It has been given the status of a full fledged subject in Std. IX to XII. A pass in SUPW is essential for the awarding of the ICSE and ISC certificates. The assessment will be internal but a proper record of the student’s attitude is to be kept. The school has designed a set programme for the successful implementation of the subject.

The classroom is not the only place where the children learn. The environment and society are also sources through which the children acquire development and knowledge. Therefore, the parents are requested to involve themselves in making their children aware of the responsibilities at home and to the society. They should be encouraged to render services at home and to their neighbours. The services may take the form of helping parents in cleaning the house, making beds, polishing their shoes, assisting in the kitchen, helping with shopping, helping in the garden, visiting the sick, teaching children in the neighbourhood and so on. Kindly give your ward a specific job to do which will last for 20 - 30 minutes each day.

All absence from school, even with prior permission of the Principal, must be explained by the parent, in the ‘Absent Record’ in the diary before it can be condoned and the student admitted into class. If the leave is more than three days, besides the note in the diary, an explanation in the form of a leave letter must be added to it which should be sanctioned by the Principal.

Discipline is needed for the smooth running of the school. Punctuality, Neatness, Uniformity of dress, Courtesy, Consideration for others and a Co-operative spirit are insisted upon. We do encourage initiative and positive expressions of creative work. Our aim is that self discipline should become part of every student’s way of life.

Discipline does not destroy freedom and autonomy. Freedom and responsibility, have to be learnt slowly in an atmosphere in which students exercise judgment and make free choice about matters appropriate to their age and level of understanding. Student’s mistakes are tolerated as part of the process of growing, but repeated mis-behaviour which destroys the spirit of the school and hinders other students from growing peacefully is not tolerated, even if this causes pain to the parents of the non co-operative students.

1. Students should arrive at the school at least 5 minutes before assembly. Habitual late comers may be sent back home.
2. Students should greet their teachers when they meet them for the first time. On their entering the classroom, they should rise to greet them and keep standing till they are directed to sit.
3. Students should not leave the school campus during class hours without the permission of the Principal/Class Teacher.
4. Students should wear the prescribed uniform or else they will not be permitted to attend classes.
5. Magazines/Music-System etc. should not be brought to school without explicit permission.
6. The school is not responsible for goods lost. Students are advised not to bring valuable articles to school.
7. Students should not play upstairs, on the corridors and in the classrooms.
8. Students should keep the campus clean. They should not throw bits of paper around but put them in the waste paper baskets.
9. Students should not dirty the walls, scratch the furniture and stamp on the doors.
10. Students should not keep standing on the stairs, blocking the way.
11. Students must speak in English in the campus.
12. Students will have to pay a fine and also pay the cost of repair/replacement if they cause any damage to the school property.
13. Any student caught using unfair means during an examination is liable to be detained for the year.
14. Students not habitually clean or properly dressed in the school uniform will be sent home and will not be permitted to attend classes that day.
15. Students should bring lunch on all full working days.

The Principal also reserves to himself the right to suspend a student from attendance at the school and to determine the period of suspension, depending on the gravity of misbehaviour.

The Principal reserves to himself the right to dismiss from the school any student whose conduct is, in his opinion, against the moral tone of the school. Immorality in word or deed, willful damage to school property, grave insubordination, contempt of any authority, unsatisfactory progress in studies, lack of diligence, are sufficient grounds for dismissal.

1. To attain the high aim the school intends for all the students, the full co-operation of the parents is imperative. The best of school training is seriously crippled unless the home does its part. Parents are requested to see that their children spend sufficient time in reading and writing. All parents are earnestly asked to 12 ensure that the ideals of courtesy and gentlemanliness which are proposed to the children during school hours are fulfilled in their home life. They should strive to be living examples of the values taught to and expected of their wards. They should keep the Principal and the concerned teachers informed of any special problems, family circumstances or other pertinent facts that are necessary for a proper understanding and guidance of their wards.
2. As soon as the diary is issued to the students, the parents will please fill in the required data asked for in the diary. They should check their ward’s diary frequently.
3. Parent’s specimen signature and, addresses including telephone numbers should be entered in the space provided for the same in the diary.
4. Criticism of the school in the presence of students or in public should be avoided. Legitimate complaints should be brought to the notice of the Principal without delay.
5. If a child or someone else in the family has an infectious disease, it should be reported to the Principal and the Class Teacher at once, and the student should not be sent to school till the infection is over and also with a doctor’s certificate that the student can attend the school.
6. Parents should attend the Parent-Teacher meetings whenever they are held.
7. Parents are requested to take active part in all the school activities and programmes.
8. As far as possible parents should encourage their children to converse in English at home: it will help them to follow their classes more easily.
9. For any special permission, for exemption and absence a written note must be sent to the Class Teacher. It is to be remembered that regularity in attendance makes the child more confident in studies and other day-to-day activities of the school.
10. Parents are encouraged to meet the teachers to discuss the progress of their wards between 3.40 pm and 4.00 pm.

These awards are given to one student each from stds X and XII. This is the most covetable award that one student can receive from Udyogamandal School. In the process of selecting the ideal students, the following aspects are considered.

1. Above average in studies
2. Good in co-curricular activities
3. Leadership Quality
4. Responsibility and obedience
5. Total involvement in school activities
6. Impressive personality

These awards are given to one student each from Std.X [Kalathilakam] and Std.XII [Kalaratnam]. The overall performance of a student [maximum points] at cultural and literary competitions in the school and state level competitions [All Kerala ICSE/ISC cultural meet] for two years will be considered to select the winners.

For Kalathilakam Award, IXth and Xth standard performance and for Kalaratnam Award, XIth and XIIth performance will be taken.

[ALL PARENTS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEIR WARD COME IN PROPER UNIFORM]

BOYS : STD I - XII

1. White shirt with half sleeves. Shirt should be stitched long enough to be tucked in properly.
2. (a) steel grey shorts for Std.I to VII. It should not be too short nor too tight. (b) Steel grey pants for std. VIII to XII
3. Boys will not be allowed to wear low waist pants in the school
4. Black leather/synthetic leather shoes with lace.
5. Grey socks
6. Belt must be complete black in colour.
7. Grey and white neck tie [to be worn on Monday and Friday only]

GIRLS : STD I - X

1. White shirt with half sleeves.
2. Steel grey pinafore. The length of the pinafore should be atleast one inch below the knee for girls of Std. I to IV and for others [Std.V to X] four inches below the knee.
3. Black leather/synthetic leather shoes with buckle.
4. All girls must wear petticoats and tights.
5. Hair band, ribbon, clip etc. if used must be black in colour.
6. Grey socks.
7. Grey&White neck tie [to be worn on Monday and Friday only]

GIRLS : STD XI - XII

1. Steel grey loose pant, white shirt and steel grey overcoat.
2. Black leather/synthetic leather shoes with buckle
3. Grey socks
4. Grey and white neck tie [to be worn on Monday and Friday only]

ON WEDNESDAYS

BOYS : STD I – XII

1. White shirt withhalf sleeves.
2. (a)white shorts for std. I-VII. (b) white pants for std. VIII-XII
3. Black leather/synthetic leather shoes.
4. White socks
5. Belt black in colour.

GIRLS : STD I - X

1. White shirt with half sleeves.
2. White pinafore
3. Black leather / synthetic leather shoes
4. White socks
5. Hair band, clip etc. if used must be black in colour

GIRLS : STD XI – XII

1. White loose pant, white shirt and white overcoat
2. Black leather/synthetic leather shoes
3. White socks
4. Hair band, clip etc. if used must be black in colour
[The School captain, Vice captain, House captains, Prefects and members of the students council must wear their special badges daily]

1. Morning school assembly begins at 9.15am. All students are expected to reach the school by 9.10 am.
2. Students should wear the prescribed uniform on all working days.
3. No child will be permitted to attend the school only for writing Unit Test or Midterm Examiniation.
4. Students should bring lunch on all full working days and should not leave the school campus during the scheduled time of the school.
5. Parents are not allowed to take their wards during the class hours (Except on emergencies).
6. Parents are not supposed to visit their wards in class rooms. In case of an emergency, they can contact the office for making arrangements to meet their wards.
7. Kindly avoid giving tuition to your child unless and otherwise he/she needs some extra help to score minimum marks in a subject.
HELP YOUR CHILD TO BECOME INDEPENDENT.