Website
Website : https://agsodepur.org/


Address
Address : PO Sundarchak, Dist-Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal PIN 713360
Phone : (0341) 2510732 / 2511534
Email : agcs.sodepur@gmail.com / agcss.fin2018@gmail.com

School motto
Labore et honore (L)

A Group of Schools under the registered body of the Assembly of God Church, Asansol

Affiliated to
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) New Delhi, WB158

Course of study
ICSE and ISC

Medium of instruction
English

Status
Co-educational day school

The Assembly of God Church School, Sodepur is one of the most prestigious institutions situated in the industrial belt of Asansol. The foundation stone of the school was laid down on 8 July, 1986 by the founder principal and the present secretary of the Schools Board of Management, Mrs Anita Aidinyantz and Late W G Long.

All round development of a child has been our motto. Here, the children are not only imparted bookish knowledge but every faculty is provided to them to hone their multiple skills. They are given ample opportunities to exhibit there in born talents through various inter house activities conducted in the school. The co–curricular activities act as a whet stone to sharpen their skills. The students here, are trained, guided and tutored by 96 qualified teachers who mentor them to be balanced, matured and positive individuals.

The academic results of the students exemplify the fact that we at AGCSS are striving towards excellence. The school has roll strength of 2500 students. The students here have a choice of taking up Science, Commerce and Humanities in their Eleventh standard. To help the students be in sync with the latest developments we have TATA EDGE classes for students from classes 2 – 12.

We have gone global by winning the International School Award of the British Council in 2014 and used their logo for the next three years till 2017. We have our UK partner school, St James Primary School, Caerphilly at Wales. We have regular interaction with the school and the head teacher Mr Paul Samuel visited our school in April 2015.

As new avenues have opened up before the school we are constantly endeavoring to fulfill our dreams to excel and we will continue to open wide the hallowed portals for generations to come and contribute towards the building of the nation by imparting education and grooming students to be proud citizens of the country who will lend a meaning to their existence as humans and glorify our motto LABORE ET HONORE (L).

Admission for details visit https://agsodepur.org/pages/admission_withdrawals.html

New Admissions are taken only in Nursery class and Class 11. Admission to other classes if any will depend on the availability of seats and on the competence of the student.

Facilities available
• Smart classes – learn through animations, graphics, audio and video
• CCTV campus – entire campus is under surveillance
• Computer lab – to make students aware of the need and use of computer
• SMS notification – receive notices/school updates via SMS
• Mobile app – for all school related services/information
• Library – large collection of books and materials
• Labs - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotech, Computer, Home Science and Geography

Co-curricular activities
All the co-curricular activities of the school are directed by House system. There are four Houses having their respective colour, patron and motto and guided by appointed House Mistresses/Masters.

Competition encourages each group to work harder and aim higher every day. Quiz competitions increase general knowledge. One act plays, to form the character and develop the talents of the pupil. Each house or group is guided by the elected captains and vice captains. The democratic system draws the best out of the students and trains them for leadership. It teaches them to excel in what they do. At the end of each year, trophies are presented to the winning house and to the best class for studies, games and activities.

To acquire greater fluency in English it is mandatory that every student speaks in English during school hours.

Irregular attendance, habitual want of application, insubordination, any kind of cheating or serious misconduct even outside the school premises and any habit or behaviour objectionable to the name of the school is sufficient for the dismissal of a pupil.

Ornaments and Jewellery of any kind are not allowed in school. To prevent loss of articles, umbrellas, raincoats, sweaters, blazers, tiffin boxes etc. should be marked with the name of the child.

Every child attending the school is obliged to take part in all the Co-curricular activities of the school a part of their civic training and no one will be excused except for valid reasons. No pupil will be allowed to abstain from physical exercise without a doctor's certificate.

No student is permitted to bring a motorcycle or scooter to the school.

No child, suffering from a contagious or infectious disease, shall be permitted to attend school.

Parents and guardians are requested to make proper arrangement to collect the students immediately after the school hours. Though proper care will be taken to ensure the safety of the children, the school cannot be held responsible if the students leave the school campus on their own account.

The cultural and co-curricular activities of the School are conducted through house system in accordance with the school Regulations. No other sort of association or union will be allowed. The House system provides ample opportunity for an all round education and development of the student.

Application of mehendi and nail polish is strictly prohibited as it is against the dress code. Fashionable hair cut & dyed hair will also not be allowed. Students must not keep long nails.

Private tuition
The School discourages private tuitions. However, in case of a long absence or need for remedial work, parents can apply to the Principal for permission to take private tuition. It may be noted that the Subject and Class Teacher are not permitted to give private tuition to the same Class/Section. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (The Bible) Abraham Lincoln said, "There is but one way to train up a child in the way he should go and that is to travel it yourself."

"Education in its true sense should enlighten the mind; broaden the horizon of understanding while preparing one for life". As the world around us is changing at lightning speed, we need to adapt new techniques of teaching, new skills and new approaches. It is our constant endeavour at A.G. Church School, Sodepur to prepare the students to face the present challenges with confidence and make them excel in their sphere of life.