Nateswar Abul Khair High School, Noakhali, is a secondary school affiliated with the comillah board of education. Shortly after the formation of Pakistan, Mr. Abul Khair decided to establish a school in Noakhali. Accordingly the priests assigned to this task obtained permission from the T.N.O. Though the initial institution was humble, the aim was lofty: to spread the light of education in the southern part of the newly born country, Bangladesh. Since its inception, the school has been administered by the priests of the Congregation of Abul Khair Group of co. Most students study in the prymary level, junior level and secondery level for ten years (classes V, VIII and X), taking classes in Science, Business Studies or Arts.
At Abul Khair School holding regular classes is the main focus. A prescribed schedule is maintained in the light of the Govt. holiday list with a view to conducting maximum number of classes round the year.
The school provides maximum facilities for a tranquil educational environment in the campus. Politics of any type is strictly prohibited on campus. Smoking and the taking of any sort of drugs are also strictly prohibited here.
Each and every student is guided and advised about everything that he is supposed to do. Also, the Director of Guidance, the Student Counselor, the Headmaster or Assistent Headmaster may call in the students or their guardians to discuss problems that may have arisen.
The students or their guardians are given opportunities to consult with the Student Counselor or the Director of Guidance any time they wish, either in person or over the telephone.
Much importance is given to the weekly quiz exams and the lab practicals conducted twice a week on a regular basis round the year.
A friendly relationship exists among the teachers and the students both on and off campus. Students are allowed to meet their teachers any time they wish and discuss any matter with them.
All questions at Notre Dame are done on computers. Cyclostyled copies are given to the students in the examination room. Students can write some answers on the question paper itself and submit it with their name and roll number written at the top. If a script does not have the name or roll number, and the owner is found, 20% marks are deducted.
The three terminal exams are each followed by a guardian’s meeting. At that time the progress reports are given to the guardians so that they can discuss their son’s progress with the school authority.
Our library is one of the oldest college libraries in Noakhali. It has some valuable sets of books on various subjects. The library is enriched with a computer aided directory and Encyclopedias. Audiovisual equipment is available for learning and developing English Language skills.
The library remains open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a lunch break from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
The A.K. School administrative network and accountability system are very effective in achieving the ends for which the school was founded.
The co-curricular activities at A.K. School make up an important part of the students’ formation. Eighteen clubs, covering a multitude of activities, provide students with opportunities for developing their talents.
A good number of poor students who cannot pay the school fees are given a chance to join the ‘Student Work Program’. The work they do may consist in keeping the campus and classrooms tidy, or assisting in some of the clerical work. A few students teach classes in the Primary School.