House System

Introduction:
The effective management of a residential school depends upon the quality of functioning of the House system. A House consists of a group of children/students effectively led by a responsible teacher who will be called as House Master he/she will act as a parent, guide, philosopher and friend for every member of the House. A House inherently provides a family atmosphere in making the child physically fit, socially adjusted, emotionally balanced, and morally upright. In the modern educational concept, House System is regarded as an integral part of the residential school education. House System shall, therefore, be established in each Eklavya Model Residential School, to develop qualities of leadership and a spirit of healthy competition for all curricular and co-curricular activities among the children. This will also help to develop life skills among all inmates. 

OBJECTIVES OF HOUSE SYSTEM:
system in EMRS are: i) The objectives of adopting House Provide a smooth transition from home life to school life; ii) Create situations, which fulfils the social and emotional needs of the children; iii) Help socialization of pupils to integrate themselves well into the corporate life; iv) v) vi) Inculcate the sense of responsibility to take her/ his tasks in life earnestly and discharge them well; Prepare pupils to play different kinds of roles as members of a group, community & society; Develop child’s personality and integrity; vii) Develop the spirit of healthy competition among the children; viii) Inculcate the qualities of self-dignity, self-confidence and respect for the views & opinion of others as well as a discretion to take their own decisions on issues and problems at hand; ix) x) xi) xii) Develop a sense of belongingness among the pupils and to create a sense & desire to live in harmony; Benefit by bright example of others and benefit others by his/ her own example; Inculcate in the child, respect for seniors, elders, teachers and a caring attitude towards juniors and feeling of fraternity towards all; Learn to live and enjoy together and develop a degree of sensitivity for others feelings and needs. 

Number and Names of the Houses:
In each Eklavya Model Residential School up to class XII there shall be 4 Houses as per the details given below.
Brahmaputra 
Ganga
Godavari 
Tapi 

Each House shall be under the charge of a House Master to be nominated by the principal. Each member of other Teachers shall also be attached to the Houses and will assist the House Master in performing his/her duties. Each House may adopt a flag with the following colors.
a) Brahmaputra : Blue
b) Ganga : Green
c) Godavari:  Red
d) Tapi : Yellow

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS AND DUTIES:
Each House (Senior & Junior and Boys & Girls) should have following appointments, which should be awarded to children on account of their good performance in every activity of the Vidyalaya.
House Captain = 1 
House Vice-Captain =1 
Prefects = 2
Students shall be nominated against house appointments by the respective ‘House Master keeping in view qualities of leadership, sense of responsibility and discipline, academic attainment, interest in co-curricular activities and general behavior. The appointed students may be changed by the House Master at any time. Appointed students shall wear a proper shoulder/ chest badge of distinction. Following EMRSs level appointments be made in consultation with all House Masters, for effective management of the EMRSs-
School Captain = 1
School Vice-Captain (boys) =1
School Vice-Captain (girls) = 1