PRIMARY CIRCULARS

 S.P.M. ENGLISH SCHOOL

For Standard I and New Admission students 2026- 27

Circular No. 2

Date: 1.05.2026

Dear parents

As our Sr. KG students complete an important milestone in their early learning journey, we are delighted to welcome them into the Primary Section (Std. 1) in the upcoming academic year. This transition marks the beginning of a more structured and enriching phase of learning where students will further develop their academic skills, independence, and confidence.

As the doors of the primary section swing open, a new chapter unfolds for your child. It’s a time of growth, exploration, and discovery. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you and your child, and we’re committed to making it a memorable and enriching experience.

Through this circular, we would like to share important information and guidelines to help ensure a smooth and successful transition for our young learners and their parents.

As a valued partner in your child’s education, we kindly request that you familiarize yourself with and follow the guidelines for the primary section:

The following instructions will be guidelines for parents to know about the working of the Primary Section.

• The classes of standard I are located on the third floor of the Primary Section.
• The Primary Section works for five days i.e. Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• The reporting time for children is 9:20 am.
• Please make sure that your child is punctual at school. Students should be picked up and dropped
  Gate 1 – Children going with parents.
  Gate 2 – Children going with Van/ Rickshaw / Bus

• After 3 late marks, the child will be sent home. Please do not ask for consideration.
• The students will neither be allowed to leave early from school nor to reach school late for any personal reasons.
• Children should get two tiffins- fruits for short break and preferably poli and bhaaji for long break. Tiffins should be carried by the students. For some reason, if the child forgets the tiffin, it can be left at the reception in a labelled bag.
• The school will work for half-day i.e. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm on all month-ends.
• Students are permitted to wear a colourful dress on month end and on their birthdays. Students are not allowed to distribute sweets or gifts on their birthdays.
• Parents can meet the class-teacher on Fridays between 9:15 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. or by taking a prior appointment from the teacher on any day. Parents are not allowed to meet the students during school hours.
• Students should adhere to school’s dress code throughout the year. The students must wear ID cards everyday with the latest photo on it. ID cards will be provided by the school. Till, your ward receives it, make sure that your child wears an ID card (i.e. temporary one) with all details on it or the previous year’s ID card can also be used.
• Parents are expected to refer to the school calendar daily. They should not plan trips/ vacations/ family functions during the working sessions of the school.
• April Month – Full month working – Plan your vacations after 5^th
• Monthly Circulars will be uploaded on the website – Check the website regularly.
• Notebooks and workbooks:

1. Parents should label all the books (on the cover and first page) according to the booklist.
2. Roll number of your ward will be given in the month of July.
3. They must also bring one four-line notebook, crayons and compass box in the month of June
4. The class timetable will be uploaded on the school website in the month of July 2024.
5. The students are expected to get their books as per the time-table from the month of July onwards.

• Uniform:

Regular school uniform:

Girls: Blue frock, white hair band, plain white socks. In case of long hair, plaits or bows to be tied with black rubber band only. Campus black sports shoes with Velcro and school cap.

Boys: Checked shirt with blue shorts, plain white socks. Campus black sports shoes with Velcro. Haircut: Closed cut (Very short hair)

• The regular school uniform should be worn only on Wednesday.
• T. uniform – House coloured T- shirt and grey track pant.
• The P.T. uniform to be worn on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• As per the discussion with PTA & confirmed, from this year onwards, instead of sweaters, we will be opting for sweat shirts with a hood.
• Instruction for the payment of fees:

1. No fees will be accepted in cash.
2. Parents can pay fees online or by cheque.
3. Payment of fees by any other mode is not accepted.
4. Only the exact amount of each instalment mentioned on the fee chart given on the school website/challan must be paid.
5. Fees to be paid using virtual account number.
6. Virtual account number is sent to your registered email Id.

Please do not use Pre-Primary Virtual Account Number (VAN). If you did not receive the Primary VAN, please contact the school office from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on 020-29997080.

• The school website is – spmenglishschoolpune.org
• The school supports the “Go Green” motto.

So, the parents and students are invited to join us in this good cause.

Avoid covering the books and notebooks.

Please do not use plastic bags or covers.

Refer monthly circulars on website.

Save water and electricity.

Save trees.

• The orientation details will be conveyed in the circular for the month of June 2026 through the school website. Please check the website on 1^st June 2026.

• Multi-dimensional Learning (MDL) Activities: We are happy to announce that we train our little ones in various MDL activities like dance, music, tabla, drama, pottery, gardening and special drawing. Parents are expected to make the right choice considering the interest of your child. Please number the subject in order of priority only (any 5).

Example: If the child wishes to take ‘dance’ then – write no. 1 for dance, no. 2 for music, no. 3 for special drawing and so on. Kindly note that the students of the class will be divided into different groups of MDL. The MDL will be allotted to the students according to the sequence. If the child does not get the first MDL chosen, he/she will get any of the five preferences chosen by you. So, please choose the order of MDL accordingly. Submit the duly filled tear-off slip for PT electives + MDL to the class teacher on the day of the orientation, Tuesday, 9^th June 2026.

S.P.M. English School, Primary Section, Pune

Name of the child: _____________________________  Std:___ Div.:___

Music: ___              Dance: ___                Drama: ___          Tabla: ___

Pottery: ___           Gardening: ___         Special drawing: ___

Parent’s signature: ______________

Email ID: ______________________ (Please provide an active email id.)

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Dear Parents,

For the academic year 2026-27, we’re introducing sports electives during PT periods. Your child can choose from:

1. Taekwondo 2. Skating 3. Chess                   
2. Mallakambh 5. Kho-kho 6. Kabbadi

Please submit your child’s preferences in order of liking (1 being the top choice). For example, if your child prefers Chess, Kho-kho, and Skating, write:

1. Chess 2. Kho-kho 3. Skating
2. Mallakambh 5. Taekwondo 6. Kabbadi

*****Submit your choice:

– To the teacher on Tuesday, 9^th  June 2026– Or via child’s diary on Tuesday, 16^th  June 2026

Allocation will be based on availability.

S.P.M. English School, Primary Section, Pune

Name of the child: _____________________________  Std:___ Div.:___

Chess: ___                       Kho-kho: ___                   Skating: ___

Mallakambh: ___          Taekwondo: ___                Kabbadi: ___

Parent’s signature: ______________

Email ID: ______________________ (Please provide an active email id.)

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to share that for the academic year 2026-2027, we’re introducing Geeta Pathan Training as an optional activity during the English reading period. Students can choose between the regular reading period or Geeta Pathan Training.

      *****Submit your choice:

– To the teacher on Tuesday, 9^th  June 2026
– Or via the child’s diary on Tuesday, 16^th  June 2026

Headmistress

 S.P.M. ENGLISH SCHOOL

Circular No. 3

Date: 1.06.2026

Dear Parents,

As we step into the vibrant month of June, we warmly welcome our young learners and their families to the beginning of a new academic year. This fresh start brings with it, renewed enthusiasm, curiosity, and countless opportunities for growth and discovery.

The Primary Section looks forward to nurturing each child’s academic, social, and emotional development through engaging learning experiences and a supportive environment. June is a time for settling in, building routines, forming new friendships, and rekindling the joy of learning.

** Note – 

• All the parents are the members of the PTA.
• You are requested to pay Rs.50 towards PTA.
• Please pay to the class teacher on the orientation day.

**Kindly note that the school will be providing pre-paid tiffin service, Monday – Friday. You are requested to contact Mrs. Shruti Gokhale  – 7498141352

Details of the tiffin services are as follows –

1. After the payment of the amount for pre-paid tiffin service to the vendor, the vendor will give coupons for the 1st Term.  These coupons will be given to the students according to the number of working days in 1st Term.  Holidays will not be counted.
2. Labelled empty tiffins, which the children can easily identify, must be brought.
3. The charges for the tiffin service is Rs. 50/- per day which includes 2 polis + 1 bhaji. Rs. 10/- will be charged for an extra poli.
4. The menu for the entire month will be posted on the Tiffin Group for your reference.
5. Tiffin service cannot be discontinued.
6. No refund of payment once made.

 
Thank you!

Headmistress

 S.P.M. ENGLISH SCHOOL

CIRCULAR FOR THE YEAR- 2026-2027 – Std. V

Circular No. 1

Date: 10.04.2026

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Secondary Section! This new phase brings greater learning opportunities and responsibilities for your child. We seek your support in ensuring regular attendance, discipline, and active participation in academics and co-curricular activities. Please encourage your child to follow school rules, complete assignments on time, and maintain good conduct. Together, let’s nurture their growth and success. Looking forward to your cooperation.

S.P.M is one school but we have two different UDISE numbers, one from STD I – IV and one from STD V-X, hence a readmission process is mandatory.

Kindly note the following procedure for the re- admission to the Secondary Section.

1) The following documents should be collected on Friday, 24th April’ 2026 between 9.00 a.m. & 11.15 a.m. from the Secondary Section office. i) The admission form ; ii) Fee challan (for offline payment only) iii) Parents can pay online on the Virtual Account given for std. V students. (Virtual account already shared on your registered email ID)

2) Cost of the admission form is Rs. 1000/-. (Only Cash)

3) The admission should be ensured by submitting the following documents to the Secondary Section office.

a) Completely filled Admission form

b) The original School Leaving Certificate (duly checked)

c) Copy of Aadhaar Card (Clear copy)

d) The copy of the caste certificate should be submitted along with the form, if applicable.

4) Please note that the Spellings, Names and Details on your ward’s School Leaving Certificate of Std. IV (readmission to Std. V) should tally with the information to be filled in the Admission Form for STD V.

If any changes are required, the parent should get it corrected before submitting it to the Secondary Section. Once the details are entered in the General Register by the school, to make changes in the same, will be a tedious procedure for both the school and the parents. You are required to be cautious while filling the form.

Note – As per Government Resolution dated 19.09.2016, the following details of the student must be written in the General Register and School Leaving Certificate.

a) UID ( Aadhaar No.)

b) PEN (Permanent Education Number)

c) APAAR ID

d) Nationality

e) Mother Tongue

f) Religion

g) Caste

h) Sub caste

i) Place of Birth (Name of city / village)

j) Taluka

k) District

l) State

m) Country

n) Name of the previous school attended and the standard when the student left the school.

No changes in the Leaving Certificate will be entertained at the time when the student leaves the school after STD X exam or before.

5) The school will reopen on Monday, 15th June, 2026 and will be a full day school. (8.55 a.m. to 3.40 p.m.) P.T. uniform to be worn. Note the School Timings: Monday to Friday – 08.55 a.m. – 03.40 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday Holiday. (1st and 3rd Saturday may be working)

6) Please note the details of the Book Sale in the school premises.

Book Sale: Std. 5, Monday, 27th April, 2026 – 4.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m.

Approximate Amount is Rs. 2,900/-

7) Parents are requested to encourage their ward to follow the rules and regulations of the Secondary Section specified in the calendar. 8) IMPORTANT – As discussed and confirmed in the P.T.A. meeting, the students are expected to buy sweatshirts instead of sweaters for the next academic year 2026-2027. Please note sweaters will not be permitted.

9) Kindly note that the school will be providing pre-paid tiffin facility, Monday – Friday. You are requested to contact Mrs. Shruti Gokhale – 8308811887 for further details and enrollment.

Details of the tiffin services are as follows – 1) After the payment of the amount for pre-paid tiffin service to the vendor, the vendor will give coupons for the 1st term. These coupons will be given to the students according to the number of working days in 1st term. Holidays will not be counted. 2) Labelled empty tiffins, which the children can easily identify must be brought. 3) The charges for the tiffin service is Rs. 50/- per day which includes 2 polis + 1 bhaji. Rs. 10/- will be charged for an extra poli.

4) The menu for the entire month will be posted on Tiffin Group for your reference.

5) Tiffin service cannot be discontinued.

6) No refund of payment once made.

We look forward to sharing a happy, healthy and rewarding association with you

Wish you all a Happy Summer Vacation.

Mrs. Rama Kulkarni

Headmistress