Academic calendar
Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Session 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- Anne House
- The Green House, one of the four primary student identity groups named after St. Anne.
- ASISC
- Association of Schools for the Indian School Certificate, the governing body for inter-school competitions.
- ASL
- Assessment of Speaking and Listening; a mandatory English oral examination component.
- ASPL
- Assistant School Pupil Leader; the deputy student representative.
C
- Cabinet
- The Student Council, comprising the Head Girl, Vice Head Girl, and various House Captains.
- Canteen
- The primary food hub where students purchase snacks like samosas or chowmein during the short and long breaks.
- Canteen Break
- The designated mid-morning recess period specifically used for eating and socializing.
- Canteen Coupon
- Pre-paid slips sometimes used in school systems to manage lunch transactions.
- Carmelite
- The standard term for a current student or an alumna of the school.
D
- Diary
- The common term for the School Almanac, which students must carry daily for notes and attendance.
E
- Eco Club
- The student organization dedicated to environmental awareness and campus green initiatives.
G
- GSP
- Green Schools Programme, the student-led environmental and sustainability initiative.
H
- House
- One of the four competitive teams (e.g., Rose, Lily, Lotus, Sunflower in Delhi; Peace, Joy, Love, Hope in Chandigarh) that students are assigned to for sports and arts.
I
- ICSE
- The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, referring to the 10th-grade board and curriculum.
- ISC
- The Indian School Certificate, referring to the 12th-grade board and curriculum.
J
- Joseph House
- The Yellow House, one of the four primary student identity groups named after St. Joseph.
- JRC
- Junior Red Cross; the school's chapter of the youth humanitarian organization.
L
- LTS
- Leadership Training Service, a student organization focused on social service and character building.
M
- Mary House
- The Blue House, one of the four primary student identity groups named after Mother Mary.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular club for debating and international relations simulations.
N
- NSS
- National Service Scheme; a voluntary group focused on community service and social work.
P
- PT
- Physical Training; the common shorthand for gym or physical education classes.
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association; the formal organization of parents and teachers.
- PTM
- Parent-Teacher Meeting, the scheduled day for parents to discuss academic progress.
S
- Samosa-Chola
- A popular snack combination frequently served in the school canteen.
- Sister
- The universal term used by students to address the Principal or any of the nuns teaching at the school.
- Socials
- Inter-school mixer events, typically organized with 'brother' schools like St. Columba's or St. John's.
- SPL
- School Pupil Leader; the highest-ranking student representative (Head Girl).
- SUPW
- Socially Useful Productive Work; a mandatory non-academic subject involving vocational or community tasks.
- SUPW
- Socially Useful Productive Work; a mandatory non-academic subject involving craft, gardening, or community service.
T
- Therese House
- The Red House, one of the four primary student identity groups named after St. Therese.
Z
- Zero Period
- An extra class scheduled before the official start of the school day, usually for remedial work or sports practice.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Almanac
- The official school handbook containing rules, the calendar, and communication sections for parents and teachers.
- Audi
- Short for the school auditorium, used for assemblies and performances.
- Auditorium
- The main hall used for morning assemblies, annual days, and inter-school competitions.
- AV Room
- The Audio-Visual room used for seminars, film screenings, and guest lectures.
- Diary
- The mandatory student handbook and planner used for recording homework, teacher remarks, and parent-teacher communication.
- House T-shirt
- The colored uniform shirt (Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow) worn on specific days for sports and inter-house competitions.
- House Uniform
- The specific colored T-shirt (Blue, Yellow, Red, or Green) worn on designated PE or House activity days.
- Junior Wing
- The designated area of the campus for primary school students.
- Late Slip
- A required authorization from the school office for students arriving after the morning assembly has started.
- PT Day
- Designated days of the week when students must wear their Physical Training/sports uniform instead of the regular one.
- PT Days
- Specific days of the week when students are required to wear their house-colored sports uniforms instead of the formal tunic.
- PTM
- Parent-Teacher Meeting; scheduled days throughout the term for parents to discuss academic progress with staff.
- School Diary
- The mandatory handbook containing the calendar and rules, used for official communication between teachers and parents.
- Senior Wing
- The designated area of the campus for students in classes 9 through 12.
- Smart Class
- Classrooms equipped with digital boards and multimedia tools for interactive learning.
- Stay-back
- The practice of remaining at school after regular hours for sports practice or event rehearsals.
- The Auditorium
- The main hall used for morning assemblies, annual days, and 'Carmel Fest'.
- The Diary
- The mandatory school handbook containing rules, the calendar, and the primary mode of teacher-parent communication.
- The Field
- The main playground or sports ground used for PT and outdoor activities.
- The Grotto
- The central outdoor shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, often used as a landmark or for quiet reflection.
- The Hall
- The primary school auditorium used for morning assemblies, annual days, and formal functions.
- Uniform Check
- A routine inspection of student grooming, including hair ribbons, shoe polish, and nail length.
- Winter Timings
- The seasonal shift in school hours (usually starting later) implemented during the cold months in North India.
- Winter Uniform
- The seasonal dress code requiring the school blazer, sweater, and grey stockings.
- Zero Period
- An optional or mandatory early morning time slot before the first bell for extra-curricular activities or remedial classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 25 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.