INTRODUCTION
that exists, and in his or her freedom to respond to the
Parents and students who are attending Dominican Convent
School are asked to understand and implement the philosophy
written in this prospectus. Students are expected to develop
their spiritual, intellectual, civic, social and physical potential
within the Dominican family atmosphere in order to become
better citizens. As a result, this prospectus becomes part of
the contract signed by parents as they register their children at
Dominican Convent School, Bahawalpur.
The students are instructed in all subjects in accordance with
the regulations laid down by the directorate of education for
schools.
The school maintains a high standard of scholarship and
discipline. Therefore the management reserves the right to
judge the academic and disciplinary standing of each student
in the institution. Since good discipline in the school
strengthens parental authority in the home, parents are
requested to abide by the decision of the management in these
matters.
PURPOSE/PHILOSOPHY/GOALS OF THE DOMINICAN
CONVENT SCHOOL, BAHAWALPUR.
Dominican Convent School is a community of faith and
learning which exists primarily to create an atmosphere
animated by HUMAN principles. This community believes in
the dignity of each person which is grounded in God’s love for
all, in a person’s ability to understand in some measures all
realities of that existence. It endeavors to present the basic
human values as the best way of becoming a whole person.
SCHOOL HISTORY:
Dominican Convent School stands on the land purchased by
the Bishop of The Catholic Diocese of Multan on behalf of the
Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary on the 10th day
of June 1957 from the Chairman for Baghdad-Ul-Jadid
Improvement Trust Government of Bahawalpur. The
Dominican Convent School started on the 9th of May 1958 as
a middle school and became high within the next two years.
Each year witnessed an increasing enrollment, and the need
for more facilities resulted in construction of Sr. Lydia
Monahan O.P. block and finally became a harmonious whole
after the construction of Sr. Suzanne Dollan O.P. Block in the
new millennium. Dominican Convent School became a High
School in 1960, started Cambridge classes in 2000 and
stepped forward to Higher Secondary School in 2003. It is
owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of
the Rosary. The faculty is composed of experienced,
dedicated and highly qualified staff.
ACCREDITATION/RECOGNITION:
The School has received three times Best Institution award
from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Bahawalpur and is reputed as the best institution of the area
producing 100% result every time.
ADMISSIONS:
• Regular admissions are only offered in nursery
(boys/girls) and class 6 to girls only. Appointment
dates for nursery tests are given in the first week of
January and girls are tested for class 6 after the final
results in March. Names in waiting list for all classes
are written between April and December. The right of
admission to all classes is reserved to the management.
• Transfer certificates are required of each pupil admitted
from another school.
RESULTS:
Progress reports are sent to parents regularly. Examinations
are held at mid and end terms carrying 75 % marks based on
exams and 25% based on daily assessment while in mid-term
25% marks are awarded for the summer assignments. First
and the 3rd terms’ results are based on class work, and class
tests.
OFFICE HOURS ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY:
SUMMER WINTER
08:00 to 09:30 09:00 to 10:30
All visitors to the school must report to the office.
Principal will only see those with appointment.
Any parents wishing to discuss his/her child’s progress may
make an appointment with the principal to meet with the
teacher or if necessary with the Principal.
RULES OF PROMOTION:
1. Only one class may be repeated between Kg-0 & class 5.
2. Only one class may be repeated between class 6 & 10.
No boy may repeat class 5.
3. Students repeating a class must maintain 3rd division on
each result or be transferred.
4. Failure in one subject means promotion on trial.
5. Students promoted on trial must maintain 3rd division
marks in 1st term otherwise repeat the previous class or
be transferred.
6. A student must repeat class if he/she
a) fails two subjects.
b) Exhibits lack of discipline.
c) is excessively absent without a medical certificate.
d) has an overall failure on the result card.
The judgment of the management is FINAL.
UNIFORM:
GIRLS: All white shirts, shalwar, and dupatta. Coats, jerseys,
hair ribbons, etc. are red. Black joggers and white socks.
BOYS: SUMMER: dark grey shorts, half sleeves white shirts,
black joggers and white socks.
WINTER: dark grey pants, full sleeves white shirts, black
polish able joggers, dark grey socks and dark grey coats or
jerseys.
SCHOOL HOURS: Summer Winter PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Assembly 07:15 08:15 The school provides physical education periods weekly for
Recess Kg to 3 09:40 to 10:10 10:40 to 11:10 older students and daily for smaller classes. There are two
4 to F.Sc. 10:20 to 10:40 11:20 to 11:40 playgrounds and two gardens available for the use of the
Dismissal 12:45 01:45 students.
Extra help is available for weak students for ½ an hour every
day after the dismissal except on Fridays. 2 COMPUTER LABS:
The faculty and students are encouraged to become
FEES RULE: computer literate in order to face the future in a competent
Please find printed behind the fee vouchers printed by the manner.
Habib Bank Chowk Fawara, Bahawalpur.
3 SCIENCE LABS:
PRESENT RATES: Practical work is very much part and parcel of instruction in
Dominican Convent School therefore we provide three
Admission fee from classes Kg- to 10 5000/ independent science laboratories well equipped with
Admission fee for class F.sc. 3000/ required facilities.

Tuition fee/monthly/class Kg-0 to 2 750/ CANTEEN.

Tuition fee/monthly/class 3 – 8 850/ Each student is expected to practice good manners and
Tuition fee/monthly/class 9 & 10 1000/ courtesy in the canteen.
Tuition fee/monthly/Cambridge classes 1700/
Tuition fee/monthly/F.Sc. class 1500/ CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All students are expected to become a member of one
GENERAL INFORMATION. the following societies:
ABSENCE:
Every absence requires a note of explanation from the 1. English Drama Club 2. Urdu Drama Club
student’s parent or guardian. 3. English Debating Society 4. Reading Club
5. Art Club 6. Band Club
LIBRARY. 7. Health Club 8. Singing Club
Dominican Convent School Library is equipped with valuable 9. Cricket Club 10. Add Math
books and videos. All library materials are for the use of the 11. Computer Club 12. Science club
students and faculty of Dominican Convent School. All 13. Science Club
students are heartily encouraged to use the resources of the
library continually.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS.
EDUCATIONAL INTEGRITY.
Integrity is that quality by which a person is true to his/her
principles in the face of all opposition. It enables a person to
respond in a just and fair manner to himself/herself and to
others. A person of integrity has principles and will act on
those principles with conviction.
HIGHER SECONDARY.
Uniform code must be respected under all circumstances.
Unnecessary holidays will not be allowed.
Each students must have 85% attendance other wise her
name will be struck.
All students must appear in all internal exams. In case of
absence the admission will be stopped.

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR:
A goal of Dominican Convent School’s educational programme
is to encourage independence and responsibility, which are
characteristic of the mature person. Since an orderly
atmosphere is essential if learning is to take place, these
guidelines are for the personal welfare of the student as well
as for the common good of the entire school community.
1. A constant respect for persons whether they be teachers,
other students, staff or visitors is a basic requirement of
every good institution.
2. A respect for personal and communal property.
3. An atmosphere of quiet must be maintained to create a
situation conducive to learning.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE:
A favourable learning environment is essential in a school
community. Such an environment requires good citizen
consideration and responsibility on the part of all.
The Principal reserves the right to dismiss any student for
serious or repeated misconduct since such behaviour
interferes with the desired learning environment of the School.