National Centre for Excellence · Indiranagar
Issue No. 01
The Parent Edition
Academic Year 2026 – 27
Your essential guide to the school day, the uniform, the rules and the dates — in one beautiful read.
From the Principal
A very warm welcome.
A new academic year is a fresh journey of learning and growth. At NCFE we believe education is not merely academic achievement — it is nurturing confident, compassionate and capable young people ready to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
This year we embrace Innovation in Excellence and introduce the Leader in Me programme. As partners in your child’s journey, your support remains invaluable.
“Together, every learner feels inspired to explore, innovate, lead and excel.”
Ms. Taranum Iqbal · Principal, NCFE Indiranagar
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The Year Ahead
Theme of the Year
Innovation isn’t just technology — it’s how children think, learn, question and improve. Here’s the idea shaping every classroom this year.
Our vision is to empower students to become successful self-learners — using their values, skills and knowledge to full potential, and contributing to the larger community. Excellence is built quietly and consistently: through strong academics, firm values, everyday discipline and a habit of continuous improvement. The headline arrival this year is the Leader in Me programme — a belief that every child carries leadership potential worth nurturing.
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Think & question
How children think and improve — not just the tools they use.
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Build excellence
Academics, values, discipline and continuous improvement.
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Take ownership
Explore ideas, apply learning and lead with confidence.
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Daily Essentials
The Essentials
The handful of things worth knowing before the first bell.
School Timings · Entry 8:15 AM sharp
Pre-Primary 1
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Pre-Primary 2 — Grade 2
8:15 AM – 2:30 PM
Grades 3 — 10
8:15 AM – 2:45 PM
Arrivals
Students enter via Gate 1; it closes 8:15 AM sharp
Parents & visitors use Gate 2 (opposite the LIC building)
Late between 8:15–8:20 AM? Collect a late-entry slip from the office
Departures
Dispersal at 2:30 / 2:45 PM from Gate 1
Pick-up by a regular adult family member only
Carry your Parent ID card — it’s mandatory
Pick-up changes? Inform us only via MCB (NCFE ERP)
Packed every morning
Lunch bag
Water bottle
Stationery
Required books
Student diary
Student ID card
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Forgotten items cannot be handed to security or the office for delivery during school hours — a small rule that keeps the gates calm and safe. Please pack the night before.
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The Look
Dress Code
Colour-coded by grade so mornings run themselves — and Friday belongs to colour dress.
Pre-Primary · Monday to Thursday
PP1 · Blue
Blue tee, dark-grey shorts or pants, black Velcro shoes, black socks.
PP2 · Yellow
Yellow tee, dark-grey shorts or pants, black Velcro shoes, black socks.
PP3 · Orange
Orange tee, dark-grey shorts or pants, black Velcro shoes, black socks.
Grades 1 to 10
PE & Yoga days
House tee + track pants · white socks & shoes
All other days
Formal uniform · black socks & shoes
Every Friday
Colour Dress (Mufti)
Worn with regular school shoes & socks. A little colour to close the week.
Not allowed
Leggings for girls
Colourful sweaters or jackets
Always
Only the school winter hoodie in cold weather
Student ID card, worn every single day
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Partnership
Shared Agreements
A few agreements we keep together — the quiet scaffolding that lets every child’s year run smoothly.
Leave & absence
Half-day leave for emergencies only
Long absence — inform the class teacher
Medical certificate for 3+ days sick leave
Academics
UT / PT / Cyclic tests per the calendar
Any changes shared in advance
Please respect timelines — no reminders are sent
Showing up
Attendance mandatory for STP, V-Konnect & Open House
Hard-copy student diary issued to all
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Unexpected holidays follow government notifications. Watch for updates on TV, in newspapers, on the school website and through NCFE ERP — rather than waiting for a message.
One team, one dream. Students, teachers, parents & staff — four quarters, one whole.
Thank you for partnering with us this year
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Dates & Contacts
Mark your calendar
May · 18 – 30
Reopening for Grades PP – 7
Bridge Programme — all grades
Parent Orientation — all stages
Student Orientation programmes
June
World Environment Day
Student Council Elections
Cyclic Tests — Grades 8, 9 & 10
Field visits (Gr 9 & 10) & personal-safety sessions
Leader in Me classes & paid-programme start
The Directory · reach the right desk
School Office
080-25276755 · 7348955500
General
reachus.jbn@ncfe.ac.in
Admissions
admissions.jbn@ncfe.ac.in
Transport
transport.jbn@ncfe.ac.in
Fees / Refund
stores@ncfe.ac.in
Uniform
support@schoolay.com
ECHOES
ncfeschools.com/indiranagar
Stay connected
@ncfeschool_jbn · @ncfeindiranagar