School Safety Measures & Guidelines
1. A reputed security agency is hired by the school for managing the security of the school premises as well as for ensuring the safety of the students and the staff.
2. The front gate and all other entry/exit points to the school are manned by a security guard.
3. The school conducts regular sessions for support staff on school safety measures. ID cards are issued to all the personnel of the security agency who are employed as guards in the school.
4. Lady guards are on duty outside the washrooms (in primary classes).
5. Teachers are appointed in the morning, recess and afternoon to ensure smooth movement of students.
6. Random check of school bags is done to check unwanted and undesirable objects.
7.All electrical fixtures, points and gadgets are regularly monitored and switched off at 3.00 p.m.
8. A 24x7 surveillance system with 245 CCTV cameras have been installed at key locations to keep strict vigil in the school premises.
9. Emergency announcement system has been set up for immediate information and action.
10. Parents are allowed to enter only on specific timings with prior appointment.
11. Use of smart phones, mobiles, e-cigarettes, objectionable gadgets etc. is strictly banned for students in school.
12. Senior students are strictly prohibited from visiting junior classes.
13. Police verification of all staff is done.
14. No outsider is allowed to use student washrooms. Support staff has been allotted separate washrooms.
15. An emotionally safe environment is fostered in the school by training all teachers and support staff members to have the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to implement strategies that strengthen the core of an emotionally safe school environment.
16. School gates open for entry of students only between 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
17 Parents need to sensitize students about reporting immediately of :
a) any untoward incident
b) Objectionable objects or obscene remarks
c) any suspicious person
d) bullying
e) threat of sexual abuse
18. Encourage students to share, tell, discuss and report to both teachers and parents.
19. The school transport is the safest mode of transportation and has adequate area to facilitate transportation.
20 In case private vans are engaged, it is mandatory to verify the antecedents of the driver and to fulfill all safety and security norms. (Refer School Transport in School Diary).
21. The school is not responsible for any untoward incident occurring outside the school premises.
Cyber Policy “Cyber bullying won’t stop if it is ignored.”
Objective In today’s world it is important to be cyber smart by knowing the consequences of online actions. The journey of our school children can be made safe and enjoyable. The main principle in IT education is to exchange ideas and information in a digital form. It is our duty to make right balance between securing the data and making information available to students. Thus, we need to have an effective school cyber safety practice which are directed and guided by this cyber policy.
Guidelines for using Internet Safely:-
1 Students should not open any suspicious or unknown email attachments.
2. Password must not be shared with anyone including friends and family.
3. Students should not engage in any cyber bullying or harassing behaviour online.
4. Students must not share their personal information online including full name, home address, phone number or email address.
5. Students must not click any links in emails unless they are sure that the link is safe.
6. Students must report about phishing emails or suspicious activities to parents/cyber congress cell.
7. Don’t become online ‘friends’ with people you don’t know.
8. Posting embarrassing content or pictures on internet can lead to trouble. Cyber Ethics while using school resources
9. In the computer lab, Internet access is allowed only after permission from computer faculty.
10 Viewing social media sites/registering on any website/downloading any material for use must be under strict supervision of the teacher.
11.Students are not allowed to bring equipment such as ipad, iPod, PSP, mobile phones etc. to the school.
12. Students must report incidents of Cyber Bullying and misuse of IT resources to their teachers/parents immediately.
13.Don’t send picture to strangers.
Role of Parents for Cyber Safety
1. Talk to your child about Cyber bullying before it happens.
2. Observe changes in mood or behaviour of the child and discuss the issue with him/her.
3. Be aware of what your child is doing online.
4. Don’t share passwords, user names, account IDs or PINs with your child.
Cyber Safety Committee have several important roles like:
1. Creating awareness
2. Providing resources
3. Reporting cyber incidents
4. Monitoring social media Students and Parents may report their complaint or give their suggestion at [email protected].
POCSO Committee
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a comprehensive law enacted by the Government of India to protect children below the age of 18 years from sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and exploitation. The Act ensures a child-friendly system for reporting, recording evidence, investigating offences, and delivering justice while safeguarding the dignity and privacy of every child.
At DAV Public School, Kailash Hills, the safety, security, and well-being of every student are our highest priorities. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child feels respected, protected, and empowered.
To uphold this commitment, the school has constituted a POCSO Committee in accordance with the guidelines of the POCSO Act, CBSE, and other statutory authorities.
Objectives of the POCSO Committee
- To ensure a safe and child-friendly school environment.
- To create awareness among students, parents, teaching, and non-teaching staff regarding child protection and personal safety.
- To prevent and address incidents of child abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation.
- To provide a confidential and supportive mechanism for reporting concerns.
- To conduct regular awareness programmes, workshops, and counselling sessions on child safety, cyber safety, and personal protection.
- To coordinate with the school management and appropriate authorities whenever required.
Roles and Responsibilities
The POCSO Committee is responsible for:
- Promoting awareness about child rights and child protection.
- Receiving and addressing complaints related to child safety with confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Maintaining records and ensuring timely action as per legal guidelines.
- Organising orientation programmes for students, parents, teachers, drivers, support staff, and other stakeholders.
- Monitoring implementation of child protection measures within the school.
- Strengthening preventive measures through regular awareness campaigns and safety initiatives.
The school encourages every member of the school community to work together in creating a secure, respectful, and supportive learning environment where every child can learn and grow with confidence.
DAV Public School, Kailash Hills has constituted the following POCSO Committee for the session 2026–27 to ensure a safe, secure and child-friendly environment in accordance with the POCSO Act, 2012.
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Designation |
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1. |
Ms Monika Paliwal |
Chairperson |
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2 |
Ms Suchi Dixit |
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3. |
Dr. Meena Arora |
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4. |
Ms Jyoti Mullick |
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5. |
Ms. Jyoti Rani |
Special Educator |
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6. |
Ms. Shweta Sharma |
Counsellor |
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7. |
Ms Richa Koul |
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8. |
Mr Rajkumar |
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9. |
Ms Gunjan |
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10. |
Mr Prem Vohra |
NGO Member |
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11. |
Pratyaksh |
Head Boy |
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12. |
Tanishka |
Head Girl |