To felicitate the new appointees for the academic session 2013-2014 the Primary Wing of Delhi Public School, Dwarka held its Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday, 08 May 2013. The occasion was graced by Dr. (Ms.) Sharada Nayak, Vice-Chairperson, DPS Dwarka as the Chief Guest.
The programme began with the melodious rendition of the welcome song by the school choir, followed by auspicious lamp lighting which filled the atmosphere with a celestial aura.
Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka in her address stressed that Investiture is an important and symbolic ceremony of the shouldering of responsibilities; an occasion where leadership and diligence are acknowledged and honoured. She reiterated that leadership is the ability to be a catalyst for change, to inspire and persuade people to follow the righteous path. She congratulated the school appointees and inspired them to uphold the DPS Culture as they embark on the journey to become dependable leaders with right values and positive attitude.
'I think therefore I am' -–an enriching and enlightening Talk Show drew heartfelt applause and left the audience spell bound. This was followed by an enthralling and captivating fusion dance.
The Chief Guest Dr. (Ms.) Sharada Nayak, administered the oath to the school appointees and embellished them with badges and sashes. In her address Dr. (Ms.) Nayak highlighted the importance of inculcating leadership qualities amongst young children. She congratulated the new appointees and motivated them to continuously strive towards the chosen goal as well as to discharge their duties with honesty, diligence, commitment and integrity.
The newly appointed Head Boy and Head girl on behalf of all the office bearers thanked their mentors for placing such great trust in them, pledged allegiance to the school, promised to uphold the DPS Culture and leave behind such trends which would be worthy of emulation.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. Congratulating the newly invested office bearers, she advised the student council to work as a team and look beyond individual goals.
ENGLISH LITERATURE FESTIVAL – LUMINARIUM
Such stores as silent thoughts can bring
O Gentle Reader! You would find
A tale in everything"
To reaffirm one's true creative and literary self, the English Literature Festival –'Luminarium' was organized from 01 May 2013 to 03 May 2013for classes Pre-School to V. Each class was allotted the following themes based on children's beloved characters representative of energy, enthusiasm and gladness.
Pre-School : The Pooh Clan
Pre-Primary: Madagascar Beach Adventure
Class I : Pirates of the Caribbean
Class II : Universal Studios
Class III : Jungle Book Treasures
Class IV : Shrek Tale City
Class V : Celebrating Shakespeare's Genius
The event-packed extravaganza actively engaged the children in reading and enjoying the world of books. Children made button buddies, pencil stands, photo-frames and their own little books with illustrations. Book exhibition and special class libraries gave children a wider exposure to the world of books. Diving in the blue ocean of imagination, children collected pearls of creativity and wove them with the strings of varied literary gems to write dialogues and poems on the said themes ,thus exploring the magnificent beauty which lies but in literary grounds. Chiseling each page adroitly, captivating themes skillfully, children captured the quintessence of Shakespeare & his plays in images, ink and strokes of brushes enough to jostle one into a drippy déjà vu!!
Emblazoned with added feathers, enriching facts, magical aura of colours and literary masterstrokes, 'Luminarium' unveiled a whole new world resplendently bringing out the vivid flavours of the language as the children explored it's amazing treasure…
PROFICIENCY PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Monday, 25 March 2013
The parents of the Pre-School students for the session 2013-2014, were welcomed into the new environs of the school at the “Orientation Programme” on Monday, 25 March 2013.
The event began with the lighting of the lamp– an obeisance to the Goddess of Learning. The Principal, Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, welcomed the new entrants into the DPS family assuring them, of a bright and a secure future for their little ones. Sharing words of endearment, she emphasized that the school curriculum has an inbuilt system of fostering an environment of learning which encourages awareness and reflection.
The Senior Mistress, Capt. Mrs. Richa Sharma Katyal then apprised the parents with the Pre-School routine and curriculum. The school counsellor, encouraged the parents to create an atmosphere that empowers the child to blossom into a complete and caring individual. Dr. Summedha Chibber, consulting physician in her address stressed upon the need and importance of proper care and nutrition for the development of a healthy child. She further emphasized on various milestones and parameters of Pre-school children.
The orientation proved most successful in helping parents understand the working of Pre-School, remove any possible anxiety or query and ensured a smooth transition as their little one takes his/her first step.
Looking forward to new accomplishments and milestones, the parents met the class teachers and bonded together in true Dipsite traditions!!
PINOCCHIO IN WANDER LAND
Pre-Primary
Monday, 25 February 2013
Celebrating the joys of childhood, the Pre-Primary students of DPS Dwarka presented ‘Pinnochio in Wander Land’’ on Monday, 25 February 2013. The occasion was graced by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society as the Chief Guest.
The programme began with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony. In her welcome address, Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that the school’s vision is to foster creativity, innovation and imagination, as it is well established that the most important years of learning are the Pre-Primary years. She further added that the wealth of honesty, integrity and generosity is hidden in the soul of every child and the effort of true education should be to unlock the treasure.
The Snow White, Hansel and Gretel and Three Little Pigs along with Pinocchio recreated the magic and shine of fairy tale wonder leaving everyone enriched and enchanted. Children captured the quintessence of these timeless classics with a splash of originality and a dash of vibrance. Coloruful sets, resplendent outfits and the young ones gyrating to enchanting music captured the hearts of one and all. Attired in beautiful costumes, the theme came alive with stunningly beautiful ambience submerged in different hues of colours, fantasy and magic.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. She congratulated the students for putting up a spectacular show and expressed gratitude to the parents for their unstinted support and co-operation.
PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
To celebrate the successful completion of their first year, marking their Graduation, the students of class Pre-School of DPS Dwarka staged ‘Sound of Music…A Journey of Seven Notes’ Tuesday, 19 February 2013. The occasion was graced by Rear Admiral M.M. Chopra, Vice Chairman, DPS Society as the Chief Guest.
The programme began with the auspicious Lamp Lighting. Foot tapping music, exuberant dances, magnificent stage and magnanimous props enthralled the audience. Attired in vibrant, beautiful costumes, the young participants captured the hearts of one and all. Swaying on the waves of ‘Seven Notes’ children filled the atmosphere with rhythm and symphony.
Rear Admiral M.M. Chopra, Vice Chairman, DPS Society blessed and encouraged the children with his inspiring words. He urged all parents to raise not just the academic standards but also to provide something meaningful in other dimensions of education as well. The Chief Guest released the souvenir to commemorate successful completion of first year of Pre-Schoolers’ at DPS Dwarka.
In her address, Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that the school’s vision is to foster creativity, innovation and imagination in the young children. She further added that we at DPS Dwarka believe in imparting ‘Quality Education’ and each day we set new benchmarks for others to emulate.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. She congratulated the students for putting up a spectacular show and expressed gratitude to the parents for their unstinted support and co-operation.
Successful culmination of a year of fun, learning and activities. A fitting finale to a very special year and a wonderful way to bid good bye to the buds who had bloomed into flowers.
JANUARY- 2013
Topic : Homophones
Name of the activity : Sketch Me Out !
Aims and Objectives
- To enhance the grammatical skills.
- To reinforce the concept of homophones.
- To improve the vocabulary.
Brief description
A worksheet on Homophones was given to the students. Each child was asked to represent the meaning of the word through an illustration. The children drew the pictures on their sheets to distinguish the meaning of different words. It was a great learning experience as it helped them to express themselves beautifully, orally as well as through pictures. It was enjoyed by the students.
Date : 27.01.12
Name Of The Activity : Collage Making
Aim : 1. To broaden the students’ perspective about the different types of ‘action words’
2. To enhance work presentation and creativity.
Description :
The students were asked to make a collage on an A-3 sized coloured sheet. Children brought cut
outs of some pictures related to the topic and pasted the same. This activity allowed each child
to handle ideas and put them creatively together to present a beautiful and meaningful collage. It also enriched their vocabulary banks.
Date : 15.01.13
Topic : Fractions
Name Of The Activity : Let’s Equal It Out!
Objective : To reinforce the concept of equivalent fractions.
Brief description :
The students folded one strip of paper into 2 equal parts and shaded one part of it. They folded the second strip of paper into 4 equal parts and shaded two parts of it.
Date : 05.02.13
Topic : Measurement
Name Of The Activity : It’s Measure Time
Brief description :
Students collect information regarding the length of two important rivers and the height of two monuments of India they then, pasted pictures and wrote the information collected on A-4 size pastel sheets. Thus, through this project the concept of Measurement of length.
Activity 1 : To observe simple machines (tools) and note the position of effort, load and fulcrum.
Description
Various simple machines like levers, single fixed pulleys, screw etc. were brought to the class and the children observed them. They could also identify the position of effort, load and fulcrum in the three types of levers.
Activity 2: Making a Screw
Description
The students made a screw using a pencil. They wrapped a triangular piece of paper to mark the grooves. They also learnt that screw is an inclined place and increases the force.
Date : 29 January 2013
Venue : The Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti Marg, Defence Headquarters.
The students of Class V went on an Educational Trip to The Nehru Planetarium and viewed the slide show on the ‘Ultimate Universe’ in the sky theatre. Enroute to the sky theatre they saw the satellite launch vehicle SLV 3. The entire experience helped to enlighten the students and enhance their existing knowledge about the solar system and our galaxy ‘The Milky Way’. They also gathered information about other stars and planets encircling the universe and possibility of life over there.
Over all it was an enriching experience.
Topic : Teeth
Method
- The students were asked to keep a moist bread in a container at room temperature for a day or two. It was observed that white/green/grayish fungi started growing on the moist bread.
Conclusion
- This confirmed that fungi needs moisture, food and warmth to grow.
Star Trek’ – Making A Constellation
- An Intra-Section Competition ‘Star –Trek’ was held in all the sections of class III on Friday, 01 February 2013, wherein the children made a constellation of their choice namely Ursa Major, Orion, Scorpius etc. They later on decorated it with star stickers and a silver glitter pen.
- The children enjoyed immensely while performing the activity and also gathered knowledge that stars form patterns or designs in the sky called constellations.
Activity : Rotation of earth on its Axis
Objective:
- To demonstrate the movement of Earth around an imaginary line called Axis and how it causes Day & Night.
Procedure :
- A knitting needle was made to pass through a ball of wool at an angle. This needle depicted the tilted imaginary line passing through the earth called its axis.
- The ball of wool was then rotated around the needle to show rotation of Earth.
- A torch was used to throw light at the wool ball. The portion that was facing the torch was lit up to show day and the portion away from light remained in dark so it had night. Thus it was concluded that rotation of Earth causes Day & Night.
Date : As per periods in the class (January 2013)
Topic : Our Water Resources
Name of the activity Making a model of Rainwater Harvesting
Aims & Objectives :
1. The students get an insight into the Rainwater Harvesting System.
2. They learn how water can be conserved and used judiciously.
Brief Description : The students were asked to bring a covered coke can, a match Box, A-4 size cardboard and thick straws with angles. They stuck the coke can vertically which acted as a building and the match box was placed horizontally. Both the building and the tank (matchbox) were connected with angled straws which acted as pipes. The model showed how rain water from the building could be stored in the tank and used for various purposes. The students enjoyed the activity immensely and they also understood the working of rainwater harvesting system.
ROYAL RACE-THE SPORTS CARNIVAL
Friday, 21 December 2012
Delhi Public School, Dwarka celebrated ‘Royal Race –The Sports Carnival’ on Friday, 21 December 2012. Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ms. Neena Sehgal & Ms. Vineeta Kher, Directors, DPS Society, Ms. Anita Madan Assist. Director DPS Society and Dr. D.R. Saini Principal, DPS R.K. Puram were the other distinguished guests.
Students of classes Pre-School to X enthusiastically participated in various fun races and sprint events. The immaculate and vivacious cultural presentations by the students of classes I to V saw mass participation. The highlights of the day were the epoch making strides by the student council in the March Past followed by the kindling of the torch flame. The Tiger , a symbol of power, pride and prowess was chosen as the mascot for the carnival to create ripples of awareness about animals on the verge of extinction.
Mr. Ashok Chandra in his address complimented the DPS Dwarka team for its commitment towards excellence in education. He motivated the faculty members to explore their latent potential and scale heights of glory and achievement.
Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS, Dwarka, reiterated that in the present times, school education is shifting gears from linear knowledge to holistic knowledge. An amalgamation of social, physical, mental and emotional well being of a child is the key to meaningful education.
Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress applauded the efforts of the staff and the students for putting up a spectacular show.
DECEMBER- 2012
Topic : Singular & Plural Nouns
Name of the activity : One to Many
Aims and Objectives
- To enhance the grammatical skills.
- To reinforce the concept of Number (Singular and Plural)
- To improve the spellings of children.
Brief description
Topic : homophones
Name of the activity : Sketch Me Out
Aims and Objectives
- To enhance the grammatical skills.
- To reinforce the concept of homophones.
- To improve the vocabulary.
Brief description
A worksheet on Homophones was given to the students. Each child was asked to represent the meaning of the word through an illustration. The children drew the pictures on their sheets to distinguish the meaning of different words. It was a great leaning experience as it helped them to express themselves beautifully, orally as well as through pictures. It was enjoyed by the students.
Date : 27.12.12
Name Of The Activity : Karna Ki Ghathnao Ka Manchan
Aim :
1. To make the students aware of Indian Mythology.
2. To familiarize the students with the famous characters of the epic Mahabharata.
3. To inculcate values in the students.
4. To bring out the hidden talents in the students.
Description :
The students were divided into groups and were told to prepare and depict any incident related to Karna’s life. The students presented the dramatization of the incidents in an interesting manner.
It was an enjoyable activity which brought out the hidden talents of the students.
Date : 19.12.12
Name Of The Activity : Collage Making ¼Fø;Kvksa Dk Dksykt+) )
Aim : 1. To broaden the students’ perspective about the different types of ‘action words’
2. To enhance work presentation and creativity.
Description :
The students were asked to make a collage on an A-3 sized coloured sheet. Children brought cut outs of some pictures related to the topic and pasted the same. This activity allowed each child to handle ideas and put them creatively together to present a beautiful and meaningful collage. It also enriched their vocabulary banks.
Date : 26.12.12
Name Of The Activity : ¼ [Ksysa Eqgkojksa Ds Lax ½
Aim:
1. To learn idioms and phrases.
2. To enhance application of idioms in daily language.
3. To improve creative writing abilities.
Description:
The students were shown pictures of various words. These words were to be arranged in a
sequence so as to create a meaningful idiom. The activity was deeply enjoyed by the students especially because commonly heard idioms were presented in a creative manner, thereby making learning a fun-activity.
Date : 20.12.12
Name Of The Activity : Movie Viewing (Malgudi Days)
Aim:
1. To make the students aware of the role of comedy
2. To bring out the innocence of childhood.
3. To inculcate and develop moral values.
Description:
The students were shown a movie featuring Malgudi Days. The duration of the movie was one hour. Before the movie the students were told about the importance of moral values. The students enjoyed the movie thoroughly and could be seen laughing at the tricks in the movie They were in total splits. They requested that more such movies be shown to them in future.
It was a very good leaning experience for the students.
Date : 14.12.12
Name Of The Activity : Slogan Writing ¼ Lopnan I”Kq&I{Kh ½
Aim: 1. To generate awareness about animal abuse.
2. To encourage a solution oriented approach towards animal protection.
3.To sensitize the students about cruelity done to animals by humans.
Description:
Each child was asked to write a slogan on Animal Conservation keeping in mind the
fact that freedom is key to the existence of all living creatures. Thus the tittle was:
Date : 26.12.12
Name Of The Activity : Mask Making ¼ Eq[Kksvk Cukuk ½
Aim: 1. To boost creativity.
2. To spread knowledge about various moods and emotions.
3. To embellish the emotional development of children with sensitivity.
Description:
Students were given an idea about different moods and emotions such as happiness,sadness
,fear, anger, anxiety etc. The same were then used to make masks. Each child thus Prepared
one mask each depicting one emotion. They also spoke a few lines about the character they
had made.
Topic : Measurement
Name Of The Activity : Measure It Out
Objective : To reinforce the concept of measurement of length.
Brief description :
Topic : Fractions
Name Of The Activity : Fishy Fractions
Objective : To reinforce the concept of like fractions.
Brief description :
An Intra-Section Competition ‘Fishy Fractions’ was conducted for the students of class IV, wherein the students were required to mount cut outs of shapes like-square, rectangle, circle, flower etc., on paper plates. The mounted cut outs represented like fractions e.g. 1/4 , 2/4 etc. These paper plates were held together by ribbons to form a wall hanging.
Topic : Moon
Activity : Gravity and Weight on other planets.
Objective :
Students will learn about mass, weight and gravity. Students will practice multiplication skills.
Procedure :
Students were given a weight chart hand out wherein they calculated their weight on different planets by using the simple formula of multiplying their weight on earth with gravity on each planet. The students circled their highest and lowest weight as specified on different location.
Topic : Air, Water &Weather
Activity : Creating a weather condition.
Objective
- To create awareness about the different weather conditions and the factors causing these.
Procedure :
- The children brought an A-4 sized pastel sheet and materials required to create the weather condition of their choice like hail, fog, dew or snow. They used materials like cotton, beads, colours etc. to create these conditions.
Topic : Our Body
Activity : Visiting the General Science Lab.
Procedure :
ONE NATION READING TOGETHER
Friday, 30 November 2012
‘Reading is succeeding’
Reading is the magic wand which transports us to a land of imagination and make- believe. With an aim to promote development and creative use of language skills and inculcate reading habits in children, DPS Dwarka along with Scholastic India organized ‘One Nation Reading Together’ programme on Friday, 30 November 2012. Students and teachers actively participated in this programme. The reading pledge was read out in Hindi and English. After the pledge children read Geronimo Stilton story books, Panchtantra tales, magazines etc. during the one hour programme. Activities organized included poem recitation, bookmark making and slogan writing.
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PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-PRIMARY
FRIDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2012
‘Festivals are an essential part of our life. They offer us a valuable opportunity to cast a glance into various aspects of our cultural heritage’.
The infant courtyard came alive with the vibrancy of colors, dance and music as children of Pre-School and Pre-Primary celebrated Diwali- the festival of lights on Friday, 09 November 2012. The celebrations began with an invocation to Goddess Lakshmi and there after the courtyard resounded with the sound of Arti sung reverentially by all. The significance of the day was brought about and children were asked to refrain from bursting of crackers. Dressed in traditional finery children mesmerized and enlivened the spirits with their wonderful performances. In keeping with the spirit of Diwali, a funfilled Diwali Mela was organized for the children .Various activities such as Diya making, thali decoration, lantern making etc. filled the atmosphere with the spirit of mirth, happiness and love!!
ANNUAL PICNIC : CAMP NH-1, ALIPUR
CLASS : III
WEDNESDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2012
Let your wings spread and flight begin ,
Travel to explore and grow within.
The pleasures of the lands unknown ,
Experience , imbibe and make them your own.”
In our endeavour to give a sense of excitement, learning and adventure ,a picnic for the students of class III was organized on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 at Camp NH-1 Alipur. It was a place where they stretched their mental muscles, learnt to be independent, self-reliant and to work together as a team. The rock n roll experience at camp Alipur gave everyone a chance to try out many new things. The sheer exhilaration of bridge swings, rappelling, juggling with obstacles, zorbbing or simply having fun in learning magic tricks made their learning experience richer, joyful and rewarding leaving kids wanting for more…
The sense of time melted away as children glided in the dream world through shimmering skies infusing everything with an ethereal radiance weaving a labyrinth of wonder. Indeed, it was classroom called nature!
VISIT TO THE NATIONAL RAIL MUSEUM
CLASS- I
WEDNESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2012
‘There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million’
Excursions and educational trips are the wrap and woof of the education system. Infact they define education. In consonance with the theme of the month-“Transport”, students of class I made a foray into the “Railway Museum’ on Wednesday, 17 October 2012; a trip filled with adventure and discovery.
Right from majestic engines to various train models, the children held on to every bit of information they got with rapt attention. Their joy saw no boundaries as they boarded the train for a joy ride.
The trip to the Railway Museum was not only enjoyable but very educative indeed!!
OCTOBER- 2012
Topic : Reading
Name of the activity : Word Chain
Aims and Objectives
- To promote the language skills of children.
- To enhance the vocabulary bank.
- To make use of newly learnt words in their day to day lives.
Brief description
The children were given one word by the teacher. The next word was to be written with the last letter of the first word and so on and so forth. The word chain thus continued. The student who managed to write the first fifty words was declared the winner.
The students of class IV got a coloured A-4 sized pasted sheet. The teacher read out a paragraph line wise by emphasizing the details in very sentence. The information contained in every sentence was comprehended and translated into a drawing which was coloured later on. The end product was judged on the basis of Comprehension, Neatness, Composition and Creativity. The activity was indeed enjoyed by the students.
Date : 18 October 2012
Topic : Multiples And Factors
Name Of The Activity : Number Puzzle
Objective : To reinforce the concept of ‘Factors and Multiples’.
Brief description :
Students were given a number grid in which various multiplication number sentences were hidden. The students were required to search these multiplication sentences, shade them with different colours and also write them.
Activity : Slide and Grip
Aim
To create awareness among students that friction is more on rough surface than on smooth surface.
Method
- The children were asked to bring half a litre of disposable bottle and a soap solution. The students were able to open the bottle’s cap easily with dry hands. Then they were asked to rub their hands with soap solution and asked to open the bottle. The students noted that it was difficult to open the bottle’s cap when their hands were wet with soap solution. Thereby proving that friction is more on rough surface than on smooth surface.
Activity : Making a Season-Wheel
Aim :
To create awareness about the effect of seasons on our lives.
Method
- Children brought a circular cutout of radius 5 cm from home which was divided into four equal parts. These parts represented the four different seasons namely Summer, Winter, Monsoon, Spring. The effect a particular season has on the lifestyle of people was depicted by pasting pictures of clothing, food, activities related to that season. The students thus learnt that as the season changes, our choice of clothes, food activities also change.
Activity : Making a Mobile
Aim
To create awareness that moving air is called wind.
Method
- A-4 size sheets of different colours were used to cut-out various shapes. Each shape had a thread attached to it which was then attached to a cut-out of a rainbow. The mobile was then hung near the door/window. The intensity with which the mobile moves. Show how fast/slow the wind blows.
Topic : North America
Date : As per the periods in the class (October 2012)
Name of the activity : Destination America
(Flag marking important American cities and tourist destinations)
Objectives :
- Students flag mark the important American cities and tourist destinations of America.
- They learn the names and location of these important destinations in the various states of U.S.A.
Brief Description
Topic : Forest and Wild Life of India
Date : 16 October 2012
Name of the activity : The Kalpavriksha –Save Trees
Objectives :
- The students become aware about the need to conserve, preserve and protect the nature which nurtures.
- They design and make posters with thought provoking slogans showing their commitment to conserving the environment.
Brief Description:
The students designed and made beautiful posters by sketching, painting and pasting pictures. They wrote slogans which were poignant reminders of man’s inseparable link with nature. These posters were displayed in the class so that all students imbibe and internalize the little things taught to them and set an example for others.
VAUDEVILLE 2012 …A MUSICAL PROMENADE
Friday, 19 October 2012
Celebrating the joys of childhood, the Pre-School students of DPS Dwarka presented ‘‘Vaudeville 2012 …A Musical Promenade’ on Friday, 19 October 2012.
The programme began with the release of balloons. Foot tapping music, exuberant dances, magnificent stage and magnanimous props enthralled the audience. Attired in vibrant, beautiful costumes, the young participants, barely 3 years old, captured the hearts of one and all. The theme of a circus show came alive with the clown dance, trapeze dance, hoopla drill, jugglers and the magicians.
In her address, Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that the school’s vision is to foster creativity, innovation and imagination in the young children. She further added that we at DPS Dwarka believe in imparting ‘Quality Education’ and each day we set new benchmarks for others to emulate.
SEPTEMBER- 2012
Topic : Reading
Name of the activity : Read Your Way To Glory!
Aims and Objectives
To develop a love for reading.
To help the children in identifying inbuilt grammar concepts.
To facilitate associational thinking and deductive reasoning.
Brief description
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Each child got a book of his/her choice from home and read the same within the given time frame. The children engaged themselves in silent reading and were seen to be deeply involved.
Topic : Yesterday Words
Name of the activity : Puzzle Mania
Aims and Objectives
To enhance the vocabulary of the children.
To reinforce the concept of yesterday words.
To make use of yesterday words in their day to day lives.
Brief description
The children were given a sheet containing yesterday words in a puzzle format. They were asked to look for the yesterday words of the Today words given.
Date : 06.09.2012
Name Of The Activity : Visheshan Ka Khel
Aim :
To enhance the knowledge of adjectives
To develop the ability of self expression.
To develop creative thinking skill of students.
Description :
Students brought pictures of their parents and friends and discussed them orally using various adjectives. Thereafter they wrote those adjective on an A-4 sized pastel sheet and enjoyed reading them in front of their classmates. They participated with great enthusiasm
Date : 06.09.2012
Name Of The Activity : Sukti Lakhen
Aim :
To enhance imaginative thinking of children.
To develop the writing skills of students.
To develop the creativity of students.
Description :
Students discussed and shared various slogans related to the them of ‘Knowledge’. Thereafter each child got an opportunity to write a slogan/ quotation on a chart paper strip, afterwards they decorated it in a creative manner. They participated enthusiastically.
Date : 03.09.2012
Name Of The Activity : Book Mark
Aim :
To enhance work presentation of students.
To stress the importance of Book reading.
To develop the creative skill of students.
Description :
The children were informed about the importance of a book mark. Thereafter, they used their creative skills to make a book mark in class using material of their choice. They enjoyed this fun-filled activity.
Topic : Rocks, Metals And Minerals
Activity : Project Work on ‘Pollution’
Aim
To enable the children to understand various sources and harmful effects of
pollution.
Method
The children understood the concept by collecting and displaying the information on sources, harmful effects and ways of preventing various types of pollution.
Topic : Adaptations In Animals
Method
The students were asked to make a ‘Fact File’ on the various adaptations of animals.
Observation
The students learnt about the special features of the animals and were able to differentiate them on the basis of their habitat. The fact sheet presented by the students was an artistic representation of the knowledge they gained from the activity.
Topic : Birds
Activity : Nested in
Method
VISIT TO THE CROSSROADS
PRE-PRIMARY
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Traffic lights are meant to be
Safety lights for you and me
Green means go
First look each way
Yellow –wait
A slight delay
Red means stop
And stop right then
Until it’s green
Then go again
So every time we cross the street
Let’s watch the lights and tell our feet.
WORKSHOP ON ROAD SAFETY
PRE-PRIMARY
14 SEPTEMBER 2012
“The process by which the inanimate becomes animate seems to children a real miracle.”
In consonance with the theme of the month ‘Transport’, a workshop on ‘Road Safety’ was organized for the students of Pre-Primary on 14 September 2012 in the school auditorium. Representatives from Traffic Police explained road safety rules, importance of traffic lights & road symbols to the children. Children enjoyed the movie ‘Legend of the Traffic World’ and learnt about the importance of following traffic rules and how violations of the same lead to accidents. It was indeed an enriching experience for the little ones.
AUGUST- 2012
Topic : Speaking Skills
Name of the activity : Snowball Effect!
Aims and Objectives :
- To promote on the spot thinking.
- To facilitate assimilation of ideas and interpretative analysis of responses obtained.
- To enable the students to coherently organize the thoughts & create a meaningful pattern.
- To develop the speaking skills, self-expression and confidence of students.
Brief description :
A topic was given in the class. Each student was asked to stand up turn-wise and speak a line on the given topic keeping in mind the response of the previous child. The line spoken not only carried forward the plot but also served as a clue for the next child. In such a way a meaningful story-line was woven.
Topic : Listening Skills
Name of the activity : Keep Doing !
Aims and Objectives
- To enhance the grammatical skills.
- To reinforce the concept of action words.
- To improve the vocabulary and attention span.
Brief description :
The teacher read out a paragraph replete with doing words. Every time the children heard a doing word, they clapped their hands twice and said ‘Keep Doing’. This helped the children to strengthen the concept of action words and sharpen their focus at the same time. It was indeed a thoroughly enjoyable activity.
Topic : Speaking Skills
Name of the activity : Just a Minute
Aims and Objectives
- To give a platform to the children to speak confidently in the class.
- To help the students in organizing their thoughts.
Brief description :
The children came prepared with the topic assigned to them (in advance) and spoke about it in front of the class. It was a good learning experience for them as it helped them gain confidence. The children were exposed to a variety of ideas that were expressed by other students. Thus Listening and Speaking both were enriched with this exercise.
Date : 24.08.2012
Topic : Multiplication And Division Of Fractions
Name Of The Activity : Fraction Salad
Objective : Reinforcement of the concept of Multiplication and Division of Fractions.
Students were provided with the recipe of a fruit salad for four people. Using the same ingredients, they had to prepare a recipe of Fruit Salad for (a) 8 people (b) 2 people. Thus, they had to use the concept of multiplication and division of fractions in a play way method. They also made a collage of the fruit salad.
Date : 22.08.2012
Topic : Circles
Name Of The Activity : Round Is A Shape
Objective : To reinforce the various elements of the circle.
Geometry being an abstract arena, hands on activity was done in the class to make the students understand the elements of a circle through paper folding.
Date : 13.08.2012
Topic : Multiplication
Name Of The Activity : Mutliplication Cross Roads
Objective : To reinforce the concept of multiplication tables.
The students were asked to paste coloured strips of paper vertically (4 strips) and horizontally (10 strips) and at their intersections paste stickers / bindis, on an A-4 sheet, depicting the table of 4. The children found this an interesting way of learning the table.
SUBJECT : GENERAL SCIENCE
Topic : The Nervous System
Activity : Total Picture
Aim : To understand that our brain receives a message from each
eye and combines them for the total picture.
Method /Procedure
The students held an empty paper roll in front of one eye and a matchbox in front of the other eye with the cardboard of the matchbox touching both the tip of their nose and the tube. When they looked straight ahead with both eyes open, it seemed there was a hole through the match box.
Inference :
Usually the messages sent to the brain are same because both eyes are looking at the same thing. In this experiment each eye sees a different image hence the students felt that they were looking right through the matchbox.
Topic : Animal Reproduction
Activity 1 : Making puppets on Ice-Cream sticks
Aim : To reinforce the stages in the life cycle of a grass hopper.
Procedure :
The children brought 3 Ice-cream sticks and cutouts of 3 stages in the life cycle of a grasshopper from home. (eggs, nymph, adult grasshopper). The cutouts were coloured in the class and then pasted on to the ice-cream sticks to look like puppets. It made learning more interesting and long lasting.
Topic : Animals And Their Feeding Habits
Activity : Making a food chain with pictures of different animals.
Aim : To help the students to understand the importance of food chain in nature.
Method :
Topic : Housing
Activity 1 : Drawing a plan of my house
Aim : To reinforce the concept of Bungalow and flats etc.
Procedure :
Children had drawn a picture of their house. This reinforced the concept of bungalows, flats, apartments etc.
Activity 2 : Making a tent using a handkerchief
Procedure :
Children brought a starched handkerchief from their house and made a tent of their own style with a pencil.
Activity 3 : A trip of the school
Aim : To acquaint the children with different blocks in school.
Procedure :
Children were taken for a walk around the school wherein they saw important blocks namely admin block, estate office etc. and filled up a sheet containing information about their school.
Topic : Living And Non-Living Things
The lesson Living and Non-living Things was taken up wherein students learnt the features of living and non living things. They also learnt how to differentiate between the two along with their examples.
Activity 1 : Nature Walk
Students collected non living things as they went for a nature walk around the
school.
Activity 2 : Collage Making
Students made a collage of living and non-living things whereby learning how to identify and differentiate between the two.
Date : As per periods in the class (August 2012)
Topic : The Coastal Plains and Islands
Name of the activity ‘Bon Voyage’- Flag marking important Indian sea ports.
Aims & Objectives :
- The students flag mark the important sea ports lying on the Indian Coastline.
- They learn the names and location of these ports in the various coastal states of India.
Brief Description : The students pasted a pre-printed map of India on an A4 size thermacol sheet. Then from another pre-printed sheet , they made cut-outs of flags labeled with the names of important sea ports of India. These flags were stuck on the toothpicks brought by the students and filled with colours to make colourful flag pins. Later by referring from an enlarged map of India showing the location of the Sea ports , the students identified the correct location of sea ports and inserted the flag pins in their thermocol maps. They enjoyed the activity immensely and proudly displayed their work in the class.
Date : 24.08.2011
Name Of The Activity : Seasons In India
Aim : 1. To enhance work presentation.
2.To increase their vocabulary.
3.To promote creativity.
Description :
The students brought information and pictures on different types of plants, leaves, flowers, fruits etc.. On the basis of different types of seasons in India. Internet, books and magazines were scanned for scrap book by pasting these pictures according to their seasonal occurrence.
Date : 16.08.2012
Name Of The Activity : Discussion On The National Flag
Aim : (i) To make the students learn about the National Flag and take pride in being an Indian.
(ii) Students were told about the size and the ratio of the National Flag.
Description :
Students were asked to collect information through internet and speak for one minute in the class about the National Flag. Students were asked to make a National Flag of accurate proportion. This activity tapped the patriotic fervour and nurtured the Indian in each individual.
Date : 17.08.2011
Name Of The Activity : Kiska Palda Bhari
Aim : (i) To enhance the qualities that form the basis of moral conduct.
Description :
- The students were told to make eight strips of different characteristics like wisdom, honesty, dishonesty, politeness etc.
- The strips were then divided into two groups depending upon whether they were ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
- Thus they were pasted on an A-4 sized sheet in two categories.
- The activity was enjoyed by every students as it was a good learning experience for them
MY COUNTRY MY PRIDE WEEK
06 August to 09 August
India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human
speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend
and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most
valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man
Are treasured up in India only…
Students of classes Pre-School to V celebrated ‘My Country My Pride Week’ from 06 August - 09 August 2012 with great zeal, patriotic fervour and profound devotion for their motherland. It was an endeavour to instill among children a sense of pride in rich and diverse Indian culture and heritage.
Keeping the magic of the land alive, the week was a wonderful amalgamation of the varied facets of our motherland. Amidst echoes of patriotic slogans, dance and songs, children gave a glimpse into our freedom struggle. Dressed up as freedom fighters and national leaders, they spoke on their favourite leaders and topics related to India.
Highlighting various festivals, music and dance forms of different parts of the country, children journeyed through various states; showcasing the cultural and religious diversity that binds us all together.
Students prepared booklets on ‘My Motherland’ & ‘Incredible India’. This familiarized them with our national symbols, prominent leaders and rich cultural heritage. Defining the colours saffron, white and green, they made beautiful posters on the topic ‘My Country My Pride’, designed tri-colour badges with beads and painted shells with the colours of the National Flag.
Indeed the grandeur of a great nation; that is India!!
Jai Hind!
PROFICIENCY PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
‘The key to happiness is having dreams and the key to success is making them come true’ !!
The Primary Wing of DPS Dwarka, honoured its achievers of classes I and II (session 2011-2012 ) for having maintained resplendent academic record in a special assembly on Tuesday, 24 July 2012.
Children beamed with pride as they received their proficiency prizes from the Sr. Mistress, Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal. Expressing pride in their achievements, the Sr. Mistress congratulated the students and praised them for their hardwork and commitment.
A VISIT BY THE DENTIST
CLASS : PRE-PRIMARY
Thursday, 19 July.2012
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Got my toothpaste got my brush
I won’t hurry, I won’t rush
Making sure my teeth are clean
Front and back and in between
When I brush for quite a while
I will have a happy smile
In consonance with the theme of the month, the Pre-Primary wing of DPS Dwarka celebrated Dental Day on Thursday, 19 July 2012. It was an effort to sensitize children about the Healthy life style and care for their teeth.
The highlight was a session by Dr. Annu Kherra, which helped students get an insight into dental hygiene and tooth care. Children enjoyed the movie “Dr. Rabbit and the legend of Tooth kingdom” and also learnt the importance of brushing and flossing in order to remove small pieces of food between teeth and gums. It was indeed an enriching session for the little ones!!
ADVENTURE TRIP TO CAMP ANUBHAV-MASHOBRA
25 MAY TO 28 MAY 2012
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“Travel is more than the seeing of sights, it is the change that goes on, deep and permanent…… a way of seeing new things.”
Delhi Public School, Dwarka organized an adventure trip for the students of classes IV & V to Camp Anubhav at Mashobra, near Shimla from 25 May to 28 May 2012. A total of 72 students along with a team of 06 teachers attended the Summer Camp at Mashobra. It was an integration of various skills where awareness and sustainability were wonderfully merged.
Looking bright in their red T-Shirts, the Dipsites embarked on their journey from New Delhi Railway Station by Kalka Shatabdi followed by a road journey down the glittering green hill slides to the camp site. The trip was coloured by the spirited enthusiasm and vigour of the students.
Bunched into a four days schedule and spaced across throughout the day, from dawn to sunset; children saw, heard, touched and smelled the natural world like never before. It was a place where they stretched their mental muscles, learnt to be independent, self-reliant and to work together as a team.
Students juggled with obstacles in the mountains and trekked in deep jungles. The sense of time melted away as children glided in the dream world through shimmering skies infusing everything with an ethereal radiance weaving a labyrinth of wonder. Indeed a classroom called nature!
To acquaint children with village life, the students went for a village study to village Seepur, wherein the villagers interacted with the urban dwellers about the rich culture and heritage of rural India.
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As the students packed their bags for the journey back home, they thanked their camp instructors for a wonderful and an enriching experience. Our young campers finally bid adieu to Mashobra, with memorable moments engraved in their hearts as real souvenirs as if to say,
“We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of the dream,
Wandering by the sea breakers,
Sitting by desolate streams.
We are the movers and shakers
Of the world, forever it seems!!”
PROFICIENCY PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, 17 May 2012
‘Persistence and perseverance make the impossible possible, the possible likely and the likely definite’
The Primary Wing of Delhi Public School Dwarka felicitated the academically shining scholars of class III for the session 2011-2012 during the Special Assembly held on Thursday, 17 May 2012. Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka, embellished students with Proficiency Awards and blessed them for a bright future.
A RENDEZVOUS WITH THE WORLD OF PAPER QUILLING
CLASS : V
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
A workshop for the students of class V on ‘Paper Quilling’ was organized on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. It was conducted by Ms. Jalpa and Mr. Rajesh Bhatia from Oak Arts.
Paper Quilling also known as Paper Filigree dates back to 15 and 16 century. During the renaissance, French and Italian nuns and monks used quilling to decorate book covers and religious items. It is an art form that involves the use of thin strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create designs. The paper is wound around a quill to create basic coil shapes; therefore the name ‘quilling”. From a lucrative hobby it can be used to decorate invitation cards, greeting cards, photo frames etc.
The workshop was set in motion with an interactive session on the meaning of paper quilling. The craft was demonstrated and later, each child had a hand on experience. Details of designing, rolling, joining them together, making beautiful patterns was a fascinating journey. Individual creativity and team work both formed the weft and wrap of this activity. Children created beautiful and inspiring combination of colours and patterns. They also became familiar with the characteristics and proper use of various quilling materials through using and experimenting with them.
CLASSES : III-V
APRIL-MAY 2012
Topic : Vocabulary Enrichment
Activity : Spellathon
Aims & Objectives :-
- To develop variegated skills like vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation.
- To enhance listening comprehension.
- To improve the concentration skills of children.
Brief Description
The children were provided with a list of thirty five new/ difficult words for memorization and the same were given for a dictation in class.
The children came well prepared to the class and performed well.
Topic : Vocabulary Enrichment
Activity : Spell 1 Formula Racing
Aims & Objectives :-
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To enhance the learners’ vocabulary so that their ‘knowledge’ of a word is translated into an ability to use it in speech and writing.
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To provide a valuable and fun-filled experience to develop language skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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To improve the concentration skills.
Brief Description
The children were provided with a list of forty new/ difficult words for memorization with an underlying aim of enhancing their vocabulary and spelling ability. The same were given for a dictation in the class.
The children came prepared to the class and enjoyed the activity.
Date : 17. 4. 12
Name Of The Activity : SAMKASH KAVITA VAACHAN
Aim : To make the students understand the theme and the message of the poem.
To encourage the students to explore and discover poems with similar themes.
Description :
The poem ::dks ugha c<s pyks s was explained by the teacher to the students. Then they were asked to bring poems with similar meaning. They explored the net and library to find the poems. They wrote them on A-4 sized sheets and recited them in the class. Children enjoyed the activity.
Date : 3. 05. 12
Name Of The Activity : PODHOON MENIN SMAYAA SANSAR
Aim : To enlist the various parts of the plants and explain their use for mankind and animals.
Description :
The students were asked to draw a plant on an A-4 sized sheet and label each part in Hindi. The teacher explained the functions of each part of the plant and also its usage for mankind, animals and environment. children enjoyed this activity thoroughly.
Name Of The Activity : SAMKASH KAVITA VAACHAN
Aim : To make the students know the theme and gist of the poem.
To enhance the confidence level among children.
Description :
The teacher explained the poem lksus tSls fnu gSa blds Written by izdk”k euq … the children recited it. Then they were asked to explore the net and library to find other poems with similar themes. They wrote them on an A-4 sized sheets and recited them with intonation and expression. Children enjoyed the activity.
Date : 3 .05 .12
Name Of The Activity : SHABD GYAN BHANDAR
Aim : To improve the vocabulary of the students.
Description :
The students were asked to bring words with their meanings and their usage in sentences written on a piece of paper. These slips were folded and put into a box. One by one every child was called and asked to pick up a slip and read out the word. Then the teacher explained the same to the entire class. It was greatly enjoyed by every student.
Name Of The Activity : SAMKASH KAVITA VAACHAN
Aim : To make the students understand the meaning of the poem.
To explore and discover poems with similar thems.
Description :
The poem ge dqN dj fn[kyk,¡xsa was recited by the students in the class and same was then explained with illustrations. The students were asked to explore the net and library to find out the poems with similar themes. They wrote beautiful poems on A-4 sized sheets and recited them too. They enjoined thoroughly.
Name Of The Activity : VARNON KA KHEL
Aim : To make the students aware of Varnas.
To categorize the different Varnas into Swar and Vyanjans
Description :
The students were asked to make various possible words using the different Varnas. They made words with the help of Swars and Vyanjans. The activity was enjoyed by every student. It was a good learning experience for them.
Date : 25.04.2012
Topic : Place Value
Name Of The Activity : Bob The Builder
Objective : To reinforce the concept of the “Thousand‘s Place” in the place value chart.
Description :-
To reinforce the concept of the place of ‘Thousands’ in the place value chart and to make learning of Mathematics more enjoyable, the students of class III built their own abacus using
thermocol, play dough, pencil colours and polo rings.
The polo rings were used to show numbers on the abacus. Once the abacus was prepared, the teacher called out various 4 digit numbers which the children had to show on their abacus.
Topic : Place Value
Date : 19.04.12
Name Of The Activity : Let’s Pin It Down
Objective: To correlate the concept of large numbers with real life.
Brief Description :
The students were asked to find out pin codes of some cities and write their number names according to the Indian Place Value Chart.
Topic : Operations In Large Numbers
Date : 24.04.12
Name Of The Activity : Let’s Put In Order
Objective: To reinforce the concept of comparison and ordering of numbers.
Brief Description
Correlating Mathematics with Social Science, the students were asked to list ten states of India on the basis of their physical area in the ascending order, using an atlas. They also represented these states on a political map of India.
Topic : Profit And Loss
Date : 14 May 2012
Name Of The Activity : Creative Transactions
Objective: To reinforce the concept of Profit and loss.
Brief Description
Using the values provided by the teacher, the students framed questions related to real life situations based on the concept of Profit & Loss.
SUBJECT : GENERAL SCIENCE
ACTIVITY 1
Identification & classification of objects
METHOD
Children were taken for a nature walk to segregate things into Living and Non-living. They made a collage on A-4 sized sheets.
ACTIVITY 2
To observe stomata under a microscope (Demonstration).
METHOD
Children were taken to the General Science Lab to show stomata (breathing organs of plants) under a microscope.
ACTIVITY 1
Tracing and rubbing of leaves.
METHOD
- Different leaves were taken and the students were asked to take their imprints by rubbing them on an A-4 sized sheet. The children used crayons and colour pencils to take the imprints. This enabled the students to learn that leaves have different shapes and sizes.
ACTIVITY 2
Pasting a dry leaf and labelling all its parts.
METHOD
- A dry leaf was pasted on the notebook by the students. They were asked to label its various parts. The students enjoyed doing this activity. They were able to co-relate all the parts of the leaf done in the notebook with the live example. .
Activity 1 : Inside –Outside : - To observe the internal & External structure of a seed.
Method :
The students brought a few dry & soaked bean and gram seeds from home and observed their various parts namely the seed coat, cotyledons and the embryo. This enabled them to understand
the different parts and their function.
Activity 2 : To observe dispersal in seeds that get carried away by wind
(Demonstration Activity)
Method :
A few seeds like cotton, dandelion and common milk weed were brought to school and the students understood the fact that these seeds are tiny & light and have a tuft of hair which enables them to get dispersed by wind.
SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDIES
Date : As per periods in the class ( April / May 2012)
Topic : The Universe
Name of the Activity: ‘Star Gazing’
Aims & Objectives : The students learn about the concept of the Solar System and the position of the eight planets with respect to the Sun.
Brief Description :
The students used and pasted thick wool string to depict the orbits of the eight planets in our Solar System on a worksheet mounted on a cardboard sheet. They then coloured and made cut outs of the eight planets from a printed worksheet provided to them . These cut outs were pasted on the wool string orbits in the correct order of position of planets from the Sun. The pasted planets were numbered and labelled. The students completed the activity by filling the space around the planets with silver glitter /crayon to give the effect of the Space in the Universe. The Children found the activity interesting and thoroughly enjoyed doing it in the class.
Topic : The Northern Mountains
Date : As per the periods in the class
Name of the activity Paradise on Earth
Objectives :
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To reinforce the concept of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas.
Brief Description :
The students depicted the three ranges of the Himalayas using different coloured modeling clay and labelled them with flags by using toothpicks. They also inserted models of animals, twigs and leaves to show vegetation, in the Himalayas.
The students enjoyed the activity immensely and took pride in displaying their work in the class.
Topic : Latitudes and Longitudes
Date : As per the periods in the class
Name of the activity Globe Trotting
Objectives :
Brief Description :
Students were familiarized with latitudes and longitudes and a grid box is formed. Then they were provided with a map worksheet with a grid on it. By studying a set of co-ordinates the students identified and located the places represented by them. They enjoyed the activity as they were fascinated by the atlas and how easy it was to find a place on a grid.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Friday, 11 May 2012
Mother of Mine….
Who dressed my dolls in clothes so gay
And fondly taught me, how to play
Who taught my infant lips to pray
And walk in wisdom’s pleasant way
Who ran to help me when I fell
And would have some pretty story tell
Or kiss the place to make it well….
My mother Dear!
Joviality and festivity was in the air on Friday, 11 May 2012 as the children of Pre-School to II celebrated Mother’s Day as an honour to ‘Mothers— God’s most precious creation’.
Celebrating the everlasting bond that all mothers share with the children and to express their love and gratitude; children designed cards, made certificates of love and super mom trophies!! Exhibiting their thankfulness by writing beautiful poems and messages, children proudly carried their trophies and cards home to be given to their mothers!!
INVESTITURE CEREMONY
Friday, 11 May 2012
To felicitate the new appointees for the academic session 2012-2013 the Primary Wing of Delhi Public School, Dwarka held its Investiture Ceremony on Friday, 11 May 2012.
The occasion was graced by Dr. (Ms.) Sharada Nayak, Vice-Chairperson, DPS Dwarka as the Chief Guest.
The programme began with the melodious rendition of the welcome song by the school choir, followed by auspicious lamp lighting which filled the atmosphere with a celestial aura.
Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka in her address stressed that Investiture is an important and symbolic ceremony of the shouldering of responsibilities; an occasion where leadership and diligence are acknowledged and honoured. She reiterated that leadership is the ability to be a catalyst for change, to inspire and persuade people to follow the righteous path. She congratulated the school appointees and inspired them to uphold the DPS Culture as they embark on the journey to become dependable leaders with right values and positive attitude.
‘ORIANA’ -–an enriching and enlightening Talk Show on ‘Chase your Dreams’ drew heartfelt applause and left the audience spell bound. This was followed by an enthralling and captivating fusion dance –a synergy of different dance styles.
The Chief Guest Dr. (Ms.) Sharada Nayak, administered the oath to the school appointees and embellished them with badges and sashes. In her address Dr. (Ms.) Nayak highlighted the importance of inculcating leadership qualities amongst young children. She congratulated the new appointees and motivated them to continuously strive towards the chosen goal as well as to discharge their duties with honesty, diligence, commitment and integrity.
The newly appointed Head Boy and Head girl on behalf of all the office bearers thanked their mentors for placing such great trust in them, pledged allegiance to the school, promised to uphold the DPS Culture and leave behind such trends which would be worthy of emulation.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. Congratulating the newly invested office bearers, she advised the student council to work as a team and look beyond individual goals.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON EARTH DAY
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
“Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons and daughters of the earth,
We did not weave the web of life,
We are merely a strand in it,
What ever we do to the web,
We do to ourselves”
With an aim to create awareness about the need to preserve, protect and conserve nature which nurtures us, children of class IV A presented a special assembly on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 to celebrate Earth Day.
The assembly began with a melodious rendition by the choir. A short skit presented by the students focused on the irresponsible and indifferent attitude of man towards resources, creatures and environment of our planet. The skit concluded with a pledge which echoed the determined vow to save our planet earth. This was followed by an electrifying and thought provoking dance performance on “The Paanch Tatva” which left everyone truly mesmerized!!
The Principal Ms. Sunita Tanwar planted sapling as a pledge to the green commitment.
TALENT SEARCH WEEK (PRE-PRIMARY –V)
Monday, 16 April to 20 April 2012
Everybody has talent and it’s just a matter of moving around until you have discovered what it is. A talent is a combination of something you love a great deal and something you can love yourself in …..
George Lucas
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We, at DPS Dwarka are earnestly committed to the noble pursuit of imparting holistic education. To mark the beginning of yet another journey into a deeper realm of education, our activities stand chequered with various hues of creativity and talent of our young children.
In our endeavour to recognize and nurture the potential of each child; a ‘Talent Search Week’ was organized from Monday, 16 April to 20 April 2012 for the students of Pre-Primary to V. Children enthralled everyone by their sheer talent, enthusiasm and spirit. They gave free expression to their ideas which made each one an achiever in his/her own right.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE PRE- SCHOOL
Thursday, 29 March 2012
The parents of the Pre-School students for the session 2012-2013, were welcomed into the new environs of the school at the “Orientation Programme” on Thursday, 28th March 2012.
The event began with the lighting of the lamp and chanting of hymns – an obeisance to the Goddess of learning.
The Principal Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, welcomed the new entrants into the DPS family assuring them, of a bright and a secure future for their little ones. Sharing words of endearment, she emphasized that the school curriculum has an inbuilt system of fostering an environment of learning which encourages awareness and reflection.
The Senior Mistress Capt. Mrs. Richa Katyal then enlightened the parents with the Pre-School routine and curriculum.
The school counsellor Gurpreet T. Singh encouraged the parents to create an atmosphere that empowers the child to blossom into a complete and caring individual.
The orientation proved most successful in helping parents understand the working of Pre-School, remove any possible anxiety or query and ensured a smooth transition as their little one takes his/her first step.
Looking forward to new accomplishments and milestones, the parents met the class teachers and bonded together in true Dipsite traditions!!
FAREWELL – CLASS V
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Bidding Adieu...
The students of class V are all geared up to meet the challenges of Secondary Education as they move up to class VI. We salute the miles they’ve clocked in their transition from nascent buds to blossoming flowers. As a befitting finale to the years gone by; the students of class IV hosted a Day Camp Farewell for the outgoing batch of class V (2011-2012) in the School Greens.
Fun filled activities like rappelling, zorbing, river crossing, commando crawl, Burma Bridge, etc. made the experience joyful and rewarding leaving kids wanting for more…
Each student of class V was presented with a souvenir by their friends of class IV as a token of their love. The warmth of smiles and feeling of togetherness were overwhelming and the emotionally charged atmosphere reverberated with sentiments!!
BASANT PANCHAMI CELEBRATIONS
PRE-SCHOOL
Friday, 27 January 2012
The students of Pre-School celebrated Basant Panchami, on Friday, 27 January 2012. The celebrations began with the ceremonial lighting of the auspicious lamp followed by melodious rendition of hymns and Saraswati mantras invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. Thereafter, the Pre-School courtyard resounded with the sound of Saraswati Vandana sung reverentially by all.
Dressed in yellow, children offered marigold flowers in obeisance to goddess Saraswati;the goddess of learning. The school wore a festive look and diverse shades of yellow magnifying the splendour of nature lent a celestial aura to the celebrations.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON REPUBLIC DAY
TUESDAY, 24 JANUARY 2012
“Duty, honour, country; these three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be….”
The Primary Wing of DPS Dwarka celebrated the 63rd Republic Day by putting up a special assembly on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 with great zeal, patriotic fervour and profound devotion for their motherland. This joyous occasion witnessed the threads that waft and weave to form the intricate fabric of our constitution which exalts the spirit of democracy amongst every Indian. Children of classes II and III presented a spectacular cultural programme based on the theme of peace, progress and unity in diversity. The spirit of nationalism was brought alive with the rendition of a melodious medley by the students of class II. Instilling a sense of pride in our rich and diverse cultural heritage a short skit by the young patriots of class III portrayed the irrepressible spirit of unity and harmony amidst diversity. An insightful chat show titled ‘Towards a Republic…’ highlighted the importance of Republic Day, the essence of how our constitution came into being and what being a Republic really signifies.The song ’Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high’ filled everyone with pride and joy endorsing the philosophy it elucidates. A mesmerizing dance performance performed to the ethereal melody of Saare Jahan Se Acha held everyone spellbound. Renewing the pledge to uphold the constitution, the celebration came to a close with the singing of the national anthem. The Special Assembly was a wonderful amalgamation of the varied facets of our motherland.
Jai Hind.
CLASSES : III-V
DECEMBER 2011
Topic : Describing Words
Activity : Develop a Shape
Aims and Objectives
- To strengthen the concept of Describing Words with the aid of words and pictures.
- To develop listening comprehension as the students followed the instructions being given orally.
- To help the students to express themselves creatively.
Brief Description:
Students were firstly given oral instructions which they started representing in the form of a colourful drawing. They kept on developing their drawings as the detailing progressed in the form of instructions.
Students creatively involved themselves in this fun-filled activity, as they worked independently and enthusiastically.
Topic : Speaking Skills
Activity : Class Debate (Books are Our Friends)
Aims and Objectives
- To enhance public speaking skills.
- To facilitate the development of self-confidence in children so that they can express their views verbally.
- To aid children to gather valid ideas and present them to the opposing group.
Brief Description:
Students were divided into two groups - one ‘For’ and the other ‘Against’ the given topic. They were asked to gather relevant ideas related to the topic. They then presented these ideas in the class. Both the groups were given an opportunity to share their views. It was an interesting activity where students got a chance to express themselves verbally, gradually gaining self-confidence in terms of oral expression.
The students got the training to first think, then prioritize their thoughts and finally present them in front of an audience in a well- sequenced and well-rehearsed manner.
Topic : Speaking Skills
Activity : Class Debate (Child Labour is Inhuman )
Aims and Objectives
- To foster speaking skills.
- To boost the confidence of children.
Brief Description:
Each section was divided into two large groups in order to speak ‘in favour of’ and ‘against’ the given topic. A representative from each group was given a time limit of 2 minutes to present his/her views on the topic. All the students who wished to express their opinions were given a chance to do so. The students were encouraged to speak confidently and present the content in a comprehensive and meaningful manner. Thereafter, a discussion was held in the class to clarify the doubts.
TOPIC : THE HUMAN BODY
Name of the Activities
- Sense Organs
- Pulse Rate
The above mentioned activities planned for the months of December –January will be conducted in the month of January 2012 and the activity report will be submitted during the same time.
TOPIC : TEETH AND MICROBES
Name of the Activity
Aim :
The children learnt about the shapes of different teeth and their respective number in each jaw.
Method
Using the plasticine, the children shaped the different types of teeth – incisors, canines, Pre-molars and molars – to exhibit a jaw of a permanent set of teeth.
Aim
This activity was aimed at exhibiting the effect of weak acids on teeth.
Method
A milk tooth was dipped in a Cola drink and kept aside for about two weeks. The cola dissolved the calcium of the tooth leaving a layer at the bottom.
Method –The children grew mould on bread.
TOPIC : THE MOON
Name of the Activity
Aim/ objectives :
To make the students aware of the fact that weight is a measurement of the force on an object caused by gravity, trying to pull the object down.
Method
The moon is one-fourth of the size of the Earth and its mass is less therefore its force of gravity is less, hence astronauts seem to float between each step. The gravity on different planets is different so a person will weigh differently in outer space (it has zero gravity therefore the weight is zero) and on Jupiter. (its gravity is 2.36 times of Earth’s gravity, hence we will weigh 2.36 times more than our weight on the earth).
Children will tabulate their weight on different planets and find out where they would weigh the most or the least.
Aim / Objectives
We see the changing shapes of the moon in the night sky. These are called Phases of the Moon.
Method
The moon is a natural satellite and it does not have light and heat of its own. It shines by reflecting the Sun’s light to us. Students would be drawing the three main phases of the moon i.e. No Moon Phase, Half Moon Phase and Full Moon Phase on a black scroll which would be depicting the night sky. The moon does not change its shape, the amount of light reflected by it makes it seem so.
Name Of The Activity : Panchatantra Ki Kahaniyan
Aim : 1. To inculcate different values in the students through stories.
2. To enhance their creativityDescription :
The students were told to tell any one story of the Panchatantra with the help of puppets. The students told the story with correct pronunciation and voice modulation. It was a very good learning experience for them.
Name Of The Activity : Aao Apna Akhbaar Banayien
Aim : 1. To inculcate the habit of reading newspaper
2. To enhance their vocabulary.
3. To make them aware of what is happening around the world.
4. To make them familiar with the newspaper.
Description :
The students were told to make their own newspaper. They were told to divide the newspaper into various section as National News, International News, Delhi News and Sports News. The students pasted 4-5 news with photographs on the particular page. It was a great fun for the students. They took lots of interest and were very enthusiastic in doing so.
Name Of The Activity : Karna Ki Ghathao Ka Manchan
Aim : 1. To Make the students aware of the Indian Mythology.
2. To make the students familiarize with the famous character of the epic
Mahabharata.
3. To inculcate values in the students.
4. To bring out the hidden talents from the students.
Description :
The students were divided into groups and were told to prepare any incident related to Karna’s life. The students prepared the incidents and presented dramatization of the incidents.
It was an interesting activity which brought out the hidden talents of the students.
Topic : Fractions
Name Of The Activity : Let’s Put Fractions In Order
The students were given a worksheet with figures of like fractions. The students arranged the given figures in ascending order.
Topic : Fractions
Name Of The Activity : Let’s Equal It Out
The students were given a fraction and were asked to find four equivalent fractions of the same. These fractions were then represented by them on the flash cards. Thus they understood that the equivalent fractions have the same value.
Topic : Average
Name Of The Activity : Bowls And Beads
The students were asked to put a handful of beads in different bowls. They recorded the number of bowls and the number of beads in each bowl. The average number of beads in a bowl was found by distributing the beads equally in all the bowls.
Topic : ‘The Early Humans’
Name of the activity : Depicting a scene in the Early Man’s Life.
Aim & Objectives :
1. The students learn about changes in the early man’s life after the discovery of fire.
2. They also become aware about the various activities performed by the early man.
Brief Description :
On a thick thermocol sheet, the students made a small cave and a fire scene using stones, modeling clay, red cellophane paper and twigs. Then they coloured cut outs given to them showing the early man performing various activities. They stuck these coloured cutouts around the cave and fire scene to depict a scene showing a day in the early man’s life.
The students found the activity very interesting and informative.
Topic : Australia
Name of the activity ‘The Outback Puzzle’
Aim & Objectives :
The students understand the various physical divisions of Australia.
Brief Description :
The students were given an outline map of Australia along with cutouts of various physical features of Australia. They coloured the various divisions in different colours and joined them together as a jig saw puzzle. They enjoyed doing this and were all proud to show off their colourful physical map of Australia.
Topic : Beginning of Struggle
Name of the activity The Jinnah Connection-‘Muslim League’.
Aim & Objectives :
The students learn about the Muslim League and know about its famous patron, Mohammed Ali Jinnah.
Brief Description:
The students were asked to collect picture and information on Mohammed Ali Jinnah. They were provided with a write up on the life and achievements of Mohammed Ali Jinnah. A brief discussion was held in the class in which the students participated enthusiastically. Later they answered questions on worksheets based on Jinnah’s Life and contribution in India’s freedom struggle.
SOARING SKEIN – SPORTS CARNIVAL
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DPS Dwarka organized SOARING SKEIN – The Sports Carnival on Saturday, 24 December 2011. The occasion was graced by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society as the distinguished Chief Guest. Dr. (Mrs.) Sharada Nayak Vice Chairperson, DPS Dwarka and Prof. B. P. Khandelwal, Member DPS Society were the Guests of Honour.
Mr. Ashok Chandra complimented the Principal and her team for putting up a spectacular show and expressed his joy on being a part of the grand celebrations. He emphasized that at DPS we aim to impart holistic education so as to nurture the inherent talent and ensure all round development of the students. Such sports events provide the students a platform to exhibit their inherent talent. He congratulated the winners for exhibiting the true spirit of sportsmanship and lauded the efforts put in by the staff for training over 1200 students.
32 different races were organized for the students of classes Pre-School to VIII. Medals and Certificates were awarded to the winners by the esteemed guests.
CLASSES : III-V
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2011
Class : III
Topic : Speaking Skills
Activity : Character Parade !
Month : October 2011
Each student had to first think of his/her faviourite story book character. Subsequently he/she was required to think of reasons for such a liking. Thus each student got a chance to speak about who their favourite characters are and also why. The children were absolutely delighted because many of their friends also had similar favourites as theirs. Students were naturally ‘squealing and squeaking’ with excitement.
Class : V
Topic : Adverbs
Activity : Racing Adverbs !
Month : November 2011
Each student was allotted a minute to think of as many adverbs (ending in ly) as they could. They were then to write the same on a paper. The students who managed to write the maximum number with correct spellings was declared the winner.
This activity truly encapsulates the ideology of learning with and through FUN
Subject : English
Class : V
Topic : Recitation
Activity : I am a Poet !
Month : November 2011
Each student was given a sheet. A poem with blanks was the challenge presented. Students were to think of Rhyming Words to complete these blanks. Words were to be meaningful and instrumental in furthering the inherent theme of the poem. Student completely enjoyed themselves and recited the poem in groups. The atmosphere was indeed charged with exuberance.
SUBJECT: HINDI
Class : III
Name Of The Activity : Samay Sarini
The students were given the sheets with a time-table. Hint words were given in a box. The students filled the blanks with the work done by them in the given time.
The importance of time management was thereby emphasized
Class : III
Date : 10.10.11
Name Of The Activity : Naamo Ke Khoj (Noun)
The students were told to make a flower with three petals to write the names of person, place and thing. They were given a paragraph on the green board. They found out the names of person, place and thing from the paragraph and wrote them in the petals. The activity was enjoyed by every student. It was a good learning experience for them.
Class : III
Date : 17.11.11
Name of the activity : card making (Christmas)
The students were told to make anything of their interest related to ‘Christmas’. Cards were made and decorated by the students and they wrote the messages in the card and the name and address of their best friend on the envelopes in Hindi. They posted the card, so that it would reach their friends before Christmas. The students not only learnt the importance of celebrations, festivities but also the importance of the postal service.
Class : IV
Date : 24.11.11
Name of the activity : Vartani Pratiyogita
The students were given a list of words. The proper pronunciation of the words was told by the
teacher. Students learnt the words list given to them well in advance. A dictation of words was taken
by the teacher.
This activity was taken very seriously by the students, as everyone wanted to be the best. It was
really enjoyed by every students.
Class : IV
Date :
Name of the activity : Aao Khelein Visheshano Ke Sang (Adjectives)
Some chits with Visheshan or Visheshya written on them were kept in a box. One by one the
teacher took out the chits and announce the word written on the chit. The students had to find out if
it was a ‘Visheshan’ or a ‘Visheshya’. The activity was enjoyed by every student. It is also enriched
their vocabulary banks.
Class : V
Date : 10.09.11
Name of the activity : Visheshan
The class was divided into groups. All the members of the groups wrote a Visheshan of their choice.
The teacher asked the students the kind of adjective they had written. Visheshan
Class : V
Name Of The Activity : Haath Ki Safaai (Magic Show)
This activity was closely related to magic shows. The students were told to prepare any one trick of magic. They had to present their magic in front of the class. The students showed amazing tricks like magicians. They performed very well which enhance their confidence level. It was enjoyed by each and every child. They were very keen to show their talents and learn from the tricks being exhibited by others.
Class : V
Name of the activity : Vaad vivaad
The class was divided into groups. They were given a topic -‘Bhagya Karma se Badkar
Hai’. Some students spoke in favour and some against the motion.
It was a very good leaning experience for the student.
Class - V
Activity 1 : To paste a photocopy of childhood immunization record.
Aim and objective
To make the children aware of a few commonly used vaccines. Vaccination is a method
of preventing communicable diseases. It acts as a protective and preventive measure
against dangerous infectious diseases.
Activity 2 : To paste labels of a few commonly used antibiotics
Aim and objectives
To enable the students to understand the fact that antibiotics are used against bacterial
infections. It is not always possible to prevent a disease so we fall sick and catch infections. Antibiotics are drugs that helps to cure diseases caused by harmful bacteria.
They are not effective against viruses.
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS
Class : IV
Month : October 2011
Date : 10.10.2011
Topic : Multiples and Factors
Name of the activity : Meeting Point
The students were asked to represent multiples of two given numbers on a grid provided to them, using bindis/sequins /buttons of two different colours alternately.
The students observed that at certain points the multiples of the two numbers met, which were their common multiples.
Class : III
Topic : Division
Date : 11.11.11
Name of the activity : Fire In The Mountains
Forming groups is an integral part of explaining the concept of division to the students. Fire in the mountains- a fun game was played by the students to learn how to group themselves and how to apply the concept of forming groups in division sums.
Class : III
Topic : Division
Date : 14.10.11
Name of the activity : Choco Division
The concept of division is introduced as ‘Equal Distribution’. This concept was put forth to the students in a fun way by distributing chocolates equally amongst friends.
Class : V
Name of the activity : Toothpick Mania
Date : 21.11.11
Objective: To make the students appreciate geometry.
To investigate and predict the result of combining and changing shapes.
The students were asked to arrange toothpicks to make a figure. Using trial and error strategy, they brought a change in the figure (as asked in the question) by removing or rearranging some of the toothpicks.
Name of the activity : ‘A’ for abacus to ‘z’ for zero
Date : 23.11.11
Objective: To make the students conversant with mathematical terminology.
The students compiled mathematical terms (with their meaning/description)in alphabetical order to prepare a mathematical dictionary.
Name of the activity : Geometrical origami
Date : 25.11.11
Objective: To appreciate geometry and recognize different shapes.
The students prepared a pentagon, hexagon and octagon by paper folding.
Date : 25.11.11
Name of the activity : Choco division
Objective: To appreciate geometry and recognize different shapes.
The students prepared a pentagon, hexagon and octagon by paper folding.
Class : IV
Date : 21.11.11
Name of the activity : Hour glass time
Using two 500 ml pet bottles of coke, students prepared an hour glass which was filled with 150 g. of fine semolina /sand. Students formed groups of two. Each group was given two tasks to perform. While the first student of each group performed the tasks, the second student recorded the number of times the hour glass was inverted to complete the given tasks. Once, the given tasks were completed by the first student, the roles of the two students were reversed/interchanged. Now the second student performed the tasks while the first student note down the duration of time taken.
Date : 23.11.11
Name of the activity : Roman numerals with a twist
Students were given two incorrect mathematical statements in Roman Numerals. They had to shift /rearrange Ice-cream sticks and correct the incorrect statements.
Students were given two incorrect mathematical statements in Roman Numerals. They had to shift /rearrange Ice-cream sticks and correct the incorrect statements.
Date : 25.11.11
Name of the activity : I’m Proud of the number zero (0)
Objective: To make the students understand the importance and power of the number zero and to help them horn their oratory skills.
The students were made aware of the fact that the discovery of ‘zero’ was done by an Indian mathematician ‘Aryabhatta’. Though zero signifies the absence of a quantity it is of extreme importance. Mathematics would be incomplete with out this digit zero. Depending upon where it is placed in a number or how it is used, the value of a number can completely change.
This activity also provided a platform to the students to come forward and speak in front of audience thus, helping them to overcome any inhibition.
Class : III
Name of the activity : Multiplication steps
Date : 21.11.11
The students cut out long strips of paper in red colour and kept them parallel vertically (2 for table of 2, 3 for table of 3, 4 for table of 4 respectively, depending on the table chosen by the student). Small strips in yellow colour were then put on the vertical strips horizontally. Wherever the red and yellow strips intersected, stick-on bindis were pasted. The number of points of intersection led to the table.
The students thus learnt to build the multiplication table of the number chosen by them.
Name of the activity : Wanted posters
Date : 23.11.11
Maths is not only about figures but also about facts. Colourful and bright, WANTED POSTERS were made by the students depicting some interesting facts about a number.
The posters were decorated by the students and put up in the class for all to see and benefit.
Name of the activity : Mathematical proverbs
Date : 25.11.11
Common proverbs and adages are known to children. Interestingly, a few have a mathematical twist to them. The students learnt the proverbs based on numbers and spoke them in the class. The children enjoyed the activity immensely.
SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDIES
Class : III
Topic : Transport
Name of the activity ‘A Step Back in Time’
Children collected pictures of a Tonga and a Tram along with five to six lines of information on each. They read the information aloud in the class. After a class discussion on the same they pasted the pictures on an A-4 size pastel sheet and made a colourful information chart using sketch pens. They enjoyed doing the activity as they generally do not see these two modes of transport in their daily life.
Class : V
Topic : The British Raj
Name of the activity ‘Caging of the Golden Bird’
The students did some research work on the beginning of colonial rule in India. A class discussion was held on the same and interesting anecdotes were narrated by the students in the class. Subsequently a text assignment was handed out to the students to read carefully. Then the students answered some questions in a worksheet on the basis of the class discussion and the text assignment.
Class : IV
Topic : The National Symbols
Name of the activity Model of our National Emblem (4 Lion Crest)
The students pasted the cut outs of different parts of the ‘National Emblem’ on a coke can which had been previously covered by black paper. During the course of the activity the students learnt the significance of various figurines carved on the National Emblem and its relevance to Indian philosophy and way of life.
The whole activity was enlightening, thought provoking and a learning experience- ‘Something out of the Ordinary’.
‘CASPER-THE FRIENDLY GHOST’
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03 & 04 November 2011
Celebrating the joys of childhood, the Pre-School students of DPS Dwarka presented ‘Casper: The Friendly Ghost - A Spooky Spectacular’ on 03 and 04 November 2011. The occasion was graced by Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman, CBSE, as the Chief Guest on 03 November 2011 Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society was the Chief Guest on 04 November 2011.
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In her address, Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that the school’s vision is to foster creativity, innovation and imagination, as it is well established that the most important years of learning are the Pre-Primary years. She reiterated that every milestone that students achieve is a testimony to our school’s passion for providing the young minds with nothing but the best. She further added that the wealth of honesty, integrity and generosity is hidden in the soul of every child and the effort of true education should be to unlock the treasure.
Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman CBSE, appreciated the efforts of Principal, staff and students and congratulated them for putting up a mesmerizing performance. He highlighted the need of nurturing these little buds with love and letting them blossom to be winners at their own pace.
Sh. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Dwarka and DPS Society emphasized the need of imparting quality education and laying strong foundation so that our young children grow up to be a pride to the parents and the nation at large.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. She congratulated the students for putting up a stupendous show and expressed gratitude to the parents for their unstinted support and co-operation.
PROFICIENCY PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Monday, 10 October And Wednesday, 12 October 2011
‘Persistence and perseverance make the impossible possible, the possible likely and the likely definite’
The Junior Wing of Delhi Public School Dwarka felicitated the academically shining scholars of classes Pre-Primary I, II and III (2010-2011) in a Special Assembly held on Monday, 10 October and Wednesday, 12 October 2011 respectively. Academic excellence was rewarded with proficiency prizes by Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka. She appreciated the hard work of the children and congratulated the young achievers on their success.
A VISIT TO THE CROSS ROAD
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Tuesday, 20 September 2011
CLASS : PRE- PRIMARY
In consonance with the theme of the month ‘Transport’, class Pre-Primary organized a visit by Traffic Police on Tuesday, 20th September 2011. Thus, imparting road safety education to the children.
They provided enriching knowledge about safety rules, traffic lights and road symbols and explained their significance.
ACTIVITY REPORT
CLASSES : III-V
SEPTEMBER 2011
SUBJECT: HINDI
CLASS : III
DATE : 20.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : FROM SEED TO PLANT (BEEJ SE PAUDHE TAK)
The children brought an A4 size sheet & a germinating seed. Then drew a colourful figure of the plant on the sheet & labelled it. This activity enabled them to identify various stages of germination and equipped them to admire the wonders of nature. Colouring and highlighting sharpened their creative skills. It was a good learning experience for them.
DATE : 12.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : ‘Ad’ Making
There were three topics given to the students & they had to present an advertisement related to any one of the topics. The topics were ‘School Shoes’, ‘A Candle Box’ & ‘A Toothpaste’. The key pointers were written on the board, like Name of product, price, qualities, scheme if any, a jingle etc.
The activity allowed each child to handle ideas and put them creatively together to present a meaningful advertisement.
CLASS : IV
DATE : 14.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : RECITATION
TOPIC : MOTHER OR CHILDHOOD
The students were given two options & they had to choose a topic for the poem recitation activity. The topics were ‘Mother’ or ‘Childhood’. The students participation was overwhelming. Each child recited a poem with correct intonation and expression in front of the entire class. Some actions too were incorporated to enhance the effectiveness of the recitation.
DATE : 20.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : AMRIT VACHAN SANGRAH
The students had to write the slogans on a chart paper strip & decorate it. The slogans were based on the words said by famous poets. A discussion on the meaning of each slogan was held in the class. The students not only learnt about the names of poets but also the golden words spoken by them.
CLASS : V
DATE : 06.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : INVITATION CARD MAKING
The students were asked to make invitation cards .It was a great fun for the students to prepare the invitation cards for various occasions. From drawing to writing theme specific matter inside the cards, everything was handled by the children on their own and they have presented it to their teachers. The importance of celebrations, festivities and greetings was thereby emphasized.
DATE : 09.09.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : FUN WITH ADJECTIVES (VISHASHAN)
The students were asked to bring the photographs of anything of their interest e.g. mother, friend, place or a thing. They pasted the pictures on an A4 size coloured sheet. Each student had to write few adjectives to describe the person, place, animal or thing in the picture. The activity was enjoyed by every student, as it allowed them to think about their favourites. It also enriched their vocabulary banks.
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS
CLASS : IV
DATE : 06.09.2011
TOPIC : SYMMETRY
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : I AM AN ARTIST
The students prepared a thank you card for their parents. The card was cut in a symmetrical shape. They decorated the card using the cut outs of symmetrical designs.
DATE : 02.09.2011
TOPIC : HANDLING DATA
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : STICK ME ON !
The students collected the information about the month of birthdays of their classmates using tally marks. The information was then represented in form of a bar graph.
DATE : 12.09.2011
TOPIC : SYMMETRY
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : IT’S A SYMMETRICAL WORLD
The students were provided with a grid with one half of a figure drawn on it. The students drew the other symmetrical half of the figure. They then coloured the two halves in different colours.
CLASS : V
DATE : 09.09.2011
TOPIC : DECIMALS
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : CURRENCY CONVERTOR
The students solved a worksheet based on conversion of different currencies to Indian currency. They collected the pictures of various currencies and made a collage in the class.
SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDIES
Class : III
Date : As per periods in the class (SEPTEMBER 2011)
Topic : Metropolitan Cities of India.
Name of the activity : Project on Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
- Making of a Project Scrap File and decorating it creatively.
- Identification of places of tourist interest on pictorial map sheets and naming the places.
- The students were asked to bring pictures of famous people and places of tourist interest in these cities and paste them on specially prepared worksheets in scrap file.
- Information on a few specific places of tourist interest and famous personalities was collected by the students and discussed in the class. Later the same was artistically expressed in the Project files.
- The students also collected information on specific art and dance forms of the states in which these cities lie. The same was discussed in the class. The students also coloured the sketches of these on worksheets which were pasted in the Project file.
- The students thoroughly enjoyed doing the entire Project and made beautiful Project Files.
Class : IV
Date : As per periods in the class (September 2011)
Topic : Project on Punjab
The students made a scrap book on Punjab where in they did a number of worksheets which gave them an insight into the social and cultural aspects of life in Punjab, its traditional dance forms, cuisine et al. In addition to this they also stuck pictures of famous personalities and places of tourist interest in Punjab. They enjoyed the Project work immensely and took pride in making their scrap book look colourful, creative and innovative.
Class : IV
Activity : Adjective-Degrees of Comparison
Children have cut advertisements from the magazines and pasted them in their language notebooks. The adjectives` were encircled by the students and their degree of comparison was written alongside.
Activity : ‘Computers are better than books’ - Class Debate
ACTIVITY REPORT
CLASSES : III-V
AUGUST 2011
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS
‘Mathematics when rightly viewed,
Possesses not only truth,
But, supreme beauty
- a beauty and austere,
Like that of sculpture.’
-Bertrand Rusell
CLASS III
Topic : Multiplication
Activity : Aim for the stars
The concept of multiplication as repeated addition was reinforced by using star shaped stickers. Children showed a multiplication sum 3 x 5 as repeated addition by arranging the stickers in 3 groups of 5 each; thus determining the total number of stars i.e. the product.
CLASS IV
Topic : Area
Activity : Size it up !
Tracing out the outline of a bottle cap and a ruler on a graph paper, children calculated the area of the shapes in sq.cm by counting the number of squares enclosed by the outline on the graph paper.
Topic : Circles
Activity : Round is a shape!
Students drew a circle of a given radius without using a compass. They marked a ‘point’ as the ‘centre’ of the circle on an A-4 size sheet and further marked 20 points at a distance of 4 cm from the centre. The shape obtained, after joining these points was a circle of radius 4 cm. The points were also joined to the centre of the circle and the radii thus obtained were measured, leading to the conclusion that all radii of a given circle are equal in length.
Topic : Decimals
Activity : Converting Decimals
- Children reinforced the relationship between decimals and fractions by playing the decimal game in pairs with two sets of ten flash cards each. One set comprised of fractional numbers and the other set had the corresponding decimal numbers on them. Each student took turn to turn over two cards one fraction and one decimal card; and matched the values of the respective two cards!
SUBJECT : GENERAL SCIENCE
CLASS : III
ACTIVITY : THUMB PRINTS
Children created different animal figures with their thumb prints. This well structured innovative exercise motivated the young learners and familiarized them with the habits and habitats of animals.
ACTIVITY : MAKING FOOD CHAINS
The students made food chains on A-4 size sheet. They made 5 food chains by drawing pictures of animals and labeled them. Beautiful and precise illustrations of food chains enabled them to understand that directly or indirectly all food chains start from plants.
ACTIVITY : UNUSUAL FEEDING HABITS
Students collected information about unusual feeding habits of animal. They shared the astonishing and interesting facts in the class. The activity was so designed, that the students were gently led to explore their environment, the animal world and seek answers to the questions that arise in their minds !!
CLASS : V
ACTIVITY : KNOWING THE BODY PARTS
30 models of brain, eye and ear were shown to the children and names and function of different parts were explained. Well illustrated multicolored 3 D models, reinforced the concepts about different parts of the brain, eye and ear and provided them a joyful learning experience.
CLASS :IV
ACTIVITY : ENDANGERED SPECIES
Children collected information through internet, encyclopedia, newspaper, books etc on endangered species. The pictures of the same were pasted on a A-4 size sheet. Emphasis was laid on helping children understand the meaning of term endangered and why animals need protection.
SUBJECT : HINDI
CLASS : IV
DATE : 29.08.2011
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : PLAYING WITH PRONOUNS
Aim : To reinforce understanding, recognition & application of the concept.
Description :
Students were asked to collect five different pictures of Nouns and paste them on an A-4 sized sheet. They made sentences for every picture by using pronouns. They marked Pronouns in those sentences. Children enjoyed the activity a lot. The concept was hence understood with clarity and ease.
CLASS : V
DATE : 06.09.2011
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : ‘GREETINGS CARD’ (Teacher’s Day)
Aim : To enhance vocabulary, creativity, imagination and rhyming skills in an enjoyable manner.
Description :
The children were excited to design invitation cards in Hindi. They decorated their cards beautifully with different colours, stars, mirrors etc. They wrote an invitation with rhyming schemes in Hindi and enjoyed the activity. Finally these handmade cards were given to their teachers. This fostered creative assimilation of thoughts and action.
CLASS : III
DATE : 12.08.2011
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : ‘ENHANCING VOCABULARY’
Aim : To enhance the vocabulary of the students and impart correct Pronunciation of words.
Description :
The students picked up words from the box and the teacher wrote them with their meanings on the black board. The same was repeated by the students one by one. Through this activity children were introduced to new words which in turn enhanced their vocabulary. Also while writing the words on the black board, children learnt the correct pronunciation of the words.
CLASS : IV
DATE : 19.08.2011
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : DISCUSSION ON THE NATIONAL FLAG
Aim : (i) To make the students learn about the National Flag and take pride in being an Indian.
(ii) Students were told about the size and the ratio of the National Flag.
Description :
Students were asked to collect information through internet and speak for one minute in the class about the National Flag. Students were asked to make a National Flag of accurate proportion. This activity tapped the patriotic fervour and nurtured the Indian in each individual.
CLASS : III
DATE : 16.08.2011
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : ROLE PLAY – MADHUSUDAN AND VISHVESHVER
Aim : (i) To give an insight into the uniqueness of the relationship of friendship.
(ii) To make the students realize the warmth and strength of the most valuable and priced relationship in the world.
Description :
The class was given a brief introduction of the activity to be conducted. Then they were asked to get into pairs for carrying out the activity. One of the students played the role of Madhusudan and the other of his friend Vishveshver. In this role-play activity, the students enacted two or three dialogues from the chapter.*yksgs dk rjktw ^They enjoyed the activity a lot.
The activity enabled each child to speak, thus instilling confidence and the ability to express in front of an audience.
SUBJECT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
Topic : Cartoon Making in MS
Activity : My Paint Favourite Cartoon
Student made their favourite cartoon characters using all the tools of MS Paint. Computer screens came alive with cartoon characters as the students learnt to use different roles of MS Paint !!
CLASS IV
Topic : Scribbling Digital Photo in MS Paint
Activity : ‘Who Am I’ –Scribbling digital Photo
Children created funny pictures of their own digital photograph by using tools in MS Paint, thus learning to personalize the creative aspect of MS Paint !!
SUBJECT : ENGLISH
Class : IV
Activity : Character Parade
Aim : To give a platform to the children to speak confidently in the class.
Brief Description : Students came prepared with the information about their
favourite character from a story and narrated the same in front of the class using cut outs and pictures.
Class : III
Activity : Speaking Skills (Just a Minute Session)
Month : August 2011
Aim : To give a platform to the children to speak confidently in the class
Brief Description : The children came prepared with the topic assigned to
them (in advance) and spoke on it in front of the class. It was a good learning experience for them as it helped them gain confidence.
EXUBERANT INDIA WEEK
‘On the sea-shore of endless worlds,
Children meet, they build their houses, with sand and they play with empty shells.
With withered laurels, they weave their boats and smilingly float them on the vast deep.
Children have their play on the sea shore of the worlds’.
A land of kaleidoscopic variety, a confluence of cultures, an amalgamation of religions …… Our diversity is our strength. Inculcating the intrinsic value of harmonious and peaceful co-existence Children celebrated Exuberant India Week in salutation to their motherland which is bringing with its varied culture and rich heritage. The young hearts and minds of our children relived those splendid triumphant moments of our nation’s freedom fighters.
ACTIVITY REPORT : (July 2011)
Class : III
Topic : Recalling parts of speech
Aim : To help children learn, recall and identify various parts
of speech.
Brief Description : Children cut nouns, action words and describing words from the newspaper/lesson and stuck them on an A-4 size sheet.
Class : IV
Topic : Learning Phrases
Month : July 2011
Aim : To familiarize the students with phrases.
Brief Description : Children were exposed to phrases; what they are and
how they can be used to beautify the language. They underlined the phrases given in their chapter prescribed for the month and wrote them again to learn.
Class : V
Topic : Learning Phrases
Month : July 2011
Aim : To familiarize the students with phrases and idioms and their usage.
Brief Description : The students wrote the meanings and usage of idioms and phrases and got an idea as how they can improve their creative writing. They showed curiosity to understand the difference between the two.
Class : III
Date : 29.07.2011
Name of the activity : ad. Making
Date : 28.07.2011
Topic : Michael Farade (lesson)
Name of the activity : Making of the fact file
Aim - To broaden the students’ horizon by making them collect information through internet. To inculcate research skills.
Description : Children gathered important information on Michael Farade(his birth, achievements and inventions etc. ). A Fact File was prepared by them and the information was shared by one and all in the class.
Class : IV
Date : 27.07.2011
Name of the activity : Sangya Shabd Seedhi
Aim- To reinforce the nouns through a concept of word building game.
Description : Students played a word building game using nouns. They were asked to replace one noun with the other to form a chain (of nouns). They enjoyed playing the game as it enhanced their vocabulary and helped them recall their memory.
Class : V
Date : 27.07.2011
Name of the activity : T.V. News Reading
Aim - To enhance work presentation and creativity.
To build up the confidence among the children.
To make them aware of the news content and nuances of delivery of news.
Description : The class was divided into groups. Each group presented a News channel; viz Zee News, Aaz Tak, Star News etc. Using the models of LCD frame, each group read the news on the topic specified to them. The presentation was quite encouraging as each member participated in the activity.
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS
Class : III
Topic : Time & calendar
Date : 15.07.2011
Name of the activity : Time it (making a clock) Intra section competition
Objective: To reinforce the concept of reading and understanding a clock.
Mathematics is a dynamic subject and is never static. To make mathematics more enjoyable a competition was held on Friday, 15 July 2011 to build the interest of the students in understanding the topic of Time better.
Working models of clocks were made using circular cut outs of thermocoal/cardboard. The hands of the clock were fixed using nut and bolt. The clocks were then decorated by the children creatively.
Topic : Time & calendar
Date : 20.07.2011
Name of the activity : It’s my time
Objective: To reinforce the concept of reading & understanding the calendar.
Maths is a vibrant subject and has applications in all facets of life.
Children made beautiful calendars of the month of their birthday using their photographs. They enhanced it further by using pictures of important festivals and occasions of that month. The calendars were decorated creatively.
Class : IV
Topic : Multiplication
Date : 12.07.2011
Name of the activity: Multiplying joys with numbers
Objective: To reinforce the concept of multiplication tables.
The students prepared ten flash cards from 1-10 and they were given a worksheet of number grid (01-100). The teacher picked out two cards at random and showed the numbers to the students. The students multiplied the two numbers and crossed out the product in the number grid.
Topic : Division
Date : 19.07.2011
Name of the activity : Dotty division
Objective: To reinforce the concept of division.
To teach the concept of division in an interesting way, an activity Dotty Division was conducted in the class. The students were asked to represent the division sum 180 ÷ 8 on a dot grid by making groups of eight dots. Thus they found the quotient (number of groups) and the remainder (number of dots left).
Class : V
Date :25.07.2011
Topic :Circle
Name of the activity :Fence it
Objectives :
- To measure the circumference of a circle.
- To derive the relationship between circumference and diameter of a given circle
I listen, I forget,
I read, I remember
I do, I understand.
To make learning of Maths a fun filled experience, an activity ‘Fence it !’ was conducted in the class. The students found the circumference of a circular cut out of given radius using a piece of ribbon. After observing the circumferences of circles of different radii they arrived at the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle.
Topic :Circle
Name of the activity :Designer circles !
(Intra section competition)
Objective : To gain an understanding of geometric principles behind creation of designs and patterns.
To associate the concept of circles with various geometric patterns and designs we come across in our daily life, an activity of creating circular designs was conducted in the class. Using a compass, a ruler and decorative material the students created circular designs. They then arranged the same into a wall hanging.
Class : III
Subject : General Science
Topic : Parts of plant
Activity 1 : To paste a tap and fibrous root
Procedure : The children were shown plants having tap & fibrous
roots and then they were asked to collect the same from the garden/park near their house and paste them in the notebooks.
Activity 2 : To know the functions of the various parts of a plants.
Procedure : The students brought cut outs of the various parts of the
plant. A printed sheet specifying functions of these parts were given to them. They read out the functions and pasted the appropriate part next to it.
Activity 3 : Observation of germinating seeds.
Procedure : The students brought disposable containers with moist
cotton placed inside them. They also brought gram and bean seeds, placed them on the moist cotton and kept it on the window sill of the class for a few days. This enabled the children to observe the various stages of germination.
Class : IV
Topic : Our Food
Name of the Activity:
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Making Ready Reckoners on various nutrients
Objective : To reinforce the food sources of various nutrients.
The students use rectangular strips of colourful chart papers to make the ready reckoners. Each strip contains the name of the nutrient and the pictures of food sources that provide the same.
Objective : to analyze the nutrients present & absent in the child’s tiffin on a particular day.
The children record the food items and the nutrients present in the food in a tabular form on an A-4 sheet. They infer whether they have brought a balanced meal in their tiffin or not. They will also learn that certain food items can be added to the lunch to make it a balanced meal.
Class : V
Topic : Bones and Muscles
Aim : To make the children aware of the importance and functions of the Skeletal System
Activity 1: To observe the model of skeleton in the General Science Lab and
count the number of bones.
Procedure : The children were taken to the General Science Lab to observe the
model of the skeleton.
Activity 2 : To observe the X-rays of various parts of the skeleton.
Procedure : The teacher brought X-Rays of the skull, ribcage, hinge joint of knee, ball & socket joint of shoulder, sliding joints of fingers and toes. The children observed the same.
Activity 3 : To observe that bones are storehouses of calcium.
Procedure : Clean chicken bones were immersed in white vinegar for 3-4 weeks. The vinegar was changed every week. It was observed that the hard chicken bones became soft because vinegar being a weak acid removes calcium from bones in the form of calcium carbonate.
SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDIES
Class : III
Date : As per periods in the class (July 2011)
Topic : The Physical Features of India
Name of the activity The India Puzzle
Objectives :The students identify and learn about the location of various physical features of India.
Brief Description :A cut out of the outline map of India was provided to the students. They used glaze paper cuttings to depict the various physical features. For each physical features one colour was used.
The students showed a lot of enthusiasm and actively participated in the activity, producing colourful portraits of India’s physical Features.
Class : IV
Date : As per periods in the class (July 2011)
Topic : Climate in India
Name of the activity : Making of a Wind Vane
Objectives : The children will be able to understand -
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- The position of cardinal directions
- What is a wind vane and what is it used for?
Brief Description : The children took a thermacol glass and inserted a pencil in the center. An arrow with a hole was inserted on the top of the pencil, such that it moved freely to show the directions of the moving wind. The children enjoyed the activity, especially blowing at the arrow to make it rotate.
Class : V
Date : As per periods in the class (July 2011)
Topic : Climate
Objectives :
- The students become aware about carbon emission and how it is affecting global temperature
- They realize the steps they have to take in reducing their carbon footprint.
- They become aware how Co2 emission can be reduced globally.
Brief Description : The students were introduced to the concept of ‘Carbon Footprint’. They read a pamphlet on ‘What is carbon emission and how it can be reduced globally. Then on a given checklist of their daily activities contributing to Co2 emission, the students graded themselves on a scale of 1 to 10 and arrived at an average grade. Thus they were able to ascertain the approximate size of their carbon footprint.
Then they listed down a few ways in which they could alter their life style to reduce the size of their carbon footprint.
The students found the activity very interesting and informative.
ACTIVITY REPORT : (April-May 2011)
SUBJECT : HINDI
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| CLASS | : V |
| TOPIC | : Lesson – ‘Sangeet Samrat Tansen’ |
| NAME OF THE ACTIVITY | : A Fact File ( Indian Maestros from music field; their name, picture, and important information) |
| DATE | : 12 May 2011 |
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AIM
1. To broaden students’ horizon and going beyond the text book.
2. To inculcate creative research skills.
3. To enhance work presentation and creativity.
DESCRIPTION
Children gathered important information on Indian Maestros from the music field eg. Shri Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj, Lata Mangeshkar, Hari Prasad Chaurasia to name a few, from various resources. A Fact File was prepared by each child individually in class. The Fact File comprised of their introduction and important information along with relevant pictures. Later, the topic was discussed and all information was shared in class by one and all.
SUBJECT : HINDI
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| CLASS | : IV |
| TOPIC | : Numerals in Devnagari |
| NAME OF THE ACTIVITY | : vkvks [ksysa fxurh dk [ksy |
| DATE | : 11 May 2011 |
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AIM
1. To make learning interesting through funfilled activity.
2. To reinforce the concept.
3. To enhance work presentation and creativity.
DESCRIPTION
Students were asked to write number names in devnagari for the month of May.
They then wrote these number names on separate pieces of coloured papers.
The class was divided into four groups. The teacher chose four days of the week randomly, eg. Tuesday, Saturday, Monday and Friday. Each group was given one of these days and were asked to write the corresponding number names of the dates falling on that particular day. Students pasted the number names accordingly and presented the activity creatively.
SUBJECT : HINDI
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| CLASS | : III |
| TOPIC | : Vocabulary |
| NAME OF THE ACTIVITY | : ‘Boond- Boond Se Ghat Bhare’ (cw¡n&cw¡n ls ?kV Hkjs ) |
| DATE | : 02 May 2011 |
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AIM
1. To broaden students’ horizon by vocabulary enhancement.
2. To inculcate creative research skills.
3. To enhance work presentation and creativity
DESCRIPTION
Students were asked to bring four to six names each under of the following categories- birds, wild animals, insects, and marine animals, which are new to them. Students took great interest in searching such words and came out with a lot of different and new words. They, then pasted these words on the pot cut out. The teacher wrote all words on the black board and children were asked to add on new words/names on their activity pot. Their excitement was noticeable with the very fact that all students gave in their best effort towards the activity. Overall the entire activity was a huge learning experience and such activities will surely add to their treasure of knowledge.
Subject teacher Subject co-ordinator Senior Mistress
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
ACTIVITY REPORT (April 2011)
Subject : English
Classes : III, IV & V
Month : April 2011
Topic : Spellathon Competition
Aim :-
To sharpen the learners’ memory so as to recall and recollect.
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Brief Description:
Children memorized the list of Spellathon words given to them and thereafter a Spellathon Competition was held in classes III, IV & V
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
ACTIVITY REPORT (May 2011)
Subject : English
Classes : IV & V
Month : May 2011
Topic : Poem Composition
Aim :-
To help children compose short poems with the help of rhyming words.
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Brief Description:
Children used few sets of rhyming words to make their compositions. It was an innovative experience for them and they enjoyed composing more than one poem.
Subject Co-ordinator Sr. Mistress Principal
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS
TOPIC : OPERATIONS IN LARGE NUMBERS
DATE : 19.04.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY :CALL CONNECT
Objective: To reinforce the concept of Indian and International place value charts.
Relating the concept of large Numbers with daily life, the students were asked to note down landline telephone numbers of five of their friends. They then wrote number names for these numerals according to Indian & International place value charts.
TOPIC : OPERATIONS IN LARGE NUMBERS
DATE : 02.05.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : LET’S PUT IN ORDER
Objective: To reinforce the concept of comparison and ordering of numbers.
Correlating Mathematics with Social Science, the students were asked to list ten states of India on the basis of their physical area in the ascending order, using an atlas. They also represented these states on a political map of India.
TOPIC : MULTIPLICATION OF FRACTIONS
DATE : 10.05.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : FUNKY FRACTIONS
Objective: To reinforce the concept of multiplication of fractions.
To strengthen the concept of multiplication of fractions and to make it a fun-filled learning experience, the game ‘Funky Fractions’ was conducted for the students of class V. The class was divided into teams of two players each. The game consisted of two cards with fish printed on them and two sets of counters of fractions and whole numbers. Each player of the team randomly selected one counter from each set (i.e. one fraction counter and one whole number counter) and performed multiplication. He/she then crossed out as many fish on his/her card as his/her product. The first player to cross out all the fish in his/her card was the winner.
TOPIC : LARGE NUMBERS
DATE : 20.04.11
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : GROW WITH NUMBERS
Objective: To reinforce the concept of Indian Place Value System and formation of numbers.
The class is divided into teams. Each team gets a chance in which the team members come to the teacher’s table and pick a flash card from six packs/piles kept there. (Flash cards are kept place-wise) The students then form the numerals using the numbers written on the flash cards picked up by the team members. They then answered questions based on the numerals so formed.
DATE : 05.05.11
TOPIC : ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF NUMBERS
UP TO 9999
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : FUN WITH NUMBERS
Objective: To strengthen the concept of addition and subtraction of 4 digit numbers.
DATE : 21.04.2011
TOPIC : NUMBERS UP TO 9999
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY : MY OWN ABACUS
Objective : To reinforce the concept of the “Thousand‘s Place” in the place value chart.
Description :-
To reinforce the concept of the place of ‘Thousands’ in the place value chart and to make
learning Mathematics more enjoyable, the students of class III built their own abacus
using thermocol, play dough, pencil colours and polo rings.
The polo rings were used to show numbers on the abacus. Once the abacus was prepared, the teacher called out various 4 digit numbers which the children had to show on their abacus.
Subject Co-ordinator Sr. Mistress Principal
GENERAL SCIENCE
ACTIVITY REPORT
APRIL –MAY 2011
CLASS : V
Date : 03.05.11
Topic : Reproduction in plants
Name of the activity:
- To observe vegetative propagation in potato and colacasia.
- To observe a fern frond.
- To observe external and internal structure of gram and bean seed.
- To observe stages of germination in gram and bean seed.
Objective/Method
Observations were made :-
Potato and colacasia reproduce by Vegetative propagation (through body parts). The baby plant (plantlet) uses the stored food in parent plant to grow.
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Fern is a non flowering plant and reproduces by spores. The spore bags are present on the leaf (frond) and contain spores
2. The students were asked to bring dry and soaked gram and bean seeds and observe their external and internal structure. They identified embryo as the baby plant which grows into a new plant. -
Various stages of germination were observed in the class in gram and bean seed. In gram seed, the cotyledons remain below the ground and in bean seed the cotyledons come above the ground. They also noted the shrinking cotyledons because the embryo used the stored food to grow.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED
SUBJECT : General Science
CONDUCTED BY : Resource Persons From N.C.E.R.T
Teachers From DPS, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Teachers From DPS, Sushant Lok, Gurgaon
DATE : 21 FEBRUARY - 24 FEBRUARY 2011
VENUE : HRD Centre, DPS Dwarka
TIME : 08:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
ATTENDED BY : Ms. Anju Sharma
TOPIC : Exploring Environment, Learning Science Batch –Ii
SUB TOPICS :
Adapting an integrated approach towards learning general science and E.V.S.
Activity based teaching.
Making teaching- learning effective in class.
SESSION : 2011-2012
GSCIENCE
CLASS: IV
TOPIC: PLANTS MAKE FOOD
ACTIVITY REPORT
ACTIVITY 1 : To study stomata under microscope.
Aim: To enable the children to understand that stomata help in exchange of gases.
Procedure: The slide of stomata was prepared with the help of fresh green leaf. The children were taken to G. Science lab and made to observe the stomata.
ACTIVITY 2: Leaf / Bark Rubbing
Aim: To enable the children to understand the structure of leaf.
Procedure: Children were taken to the ground for nature walk where they collected all types/shapes of leaves and barks. They took an impression on A4 size coloured sheet and pasted in their notebook in the class.
ACTIVITY 3 : Pasting a leaf and label its parts.
Aim: To make the children aware of the various parts of a leaf.
Procedure: Children collected different shapes of leaves and dried them. After drying they pasted in notebook and labelled their parts.
ACTIVITY 4 : Starch test on different food items.
Aim: to make the children understand that food is stored in the form of starch in plants.
Procedure: Children brought different food items to the class. They were allowed to pour iodine on them with the help of a dropper. The change in the colour to blue black confirmed the presence of starch.
SESSION : 2011- 2012
CLASS : III
SUBJECT: GENERAL SCIENCE
ACTIVITY REPORT (April 2011)
Topic: Living and Non Living
Name of the activity
Objectives: To enable the children to identify and differentiate between living and non living things.
The children were taken for a nature walk to collect different living and non living things from their surroundings. Later they used these things to make a collage in the class.
Name of the activity
Objectives: To make the children aware of the fact that all living things grow and in the process, they change.
The children pasted three pictures of self-(when they were a baby, 3-4 years old and recent photo) on a Coloured sheet and pasted it in their notebooks.
Subject Co-ordinator Sr. Mistress Principal
SESSION : 2011- 2012
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES WORKSHOP REPORT
Subject : Social Studies
Class : V
Topic : Globes and Maps
Date : As per the periods in the class (April/May 2011)
Name of the activity: Netting the Earth
Objectives : To familiarizes the students with the important latitudes and longitudes
of the Earth (Globe) and to make them understand the concept of the Grid.
Brief description : The students marked the important latitudes and longitudes of the earth
Subject : Social Studies
Class : IV
Topic : The Northern Mountains
Date : As per the periods in the class (April/May 2011)
Name of the activity: Our Crowning Glory
Aim and purpose : To reinforce the concept of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas.
Brief description : The students depicted the three ranges of the Himalayas using different coloured modeling clay and labelled them with flags by using toothpicks. They also inserted models of animals, twigs and leaves to show vegetation, in the Himalayas..
Subject : Social Studies
Class : III
Date : 27.04.2011
Name of the activity: Movie viewing for the students of class III
Movie shown were – ‘Buddha’ and ‘Hanuman’
Venue : School Auditorium
Aim and purpose : To make the students aware about the life of Lord Buddha and Lord
Ram to gain a better understanding of the celebration of festivals of Buddha Purnima, Dussehra and Diwali.
Brief description : The students were shown two animation movies ‘Buddha’ and
‘Hanuman’ in the school auditorium. They enjoyed watching the movie while gaining a insight into the life of these religious personalities. A short quiz was held later to assess their comprehension.
ACTIVITY REPORT (April 2011)
Subject : Social Studies
Class : III
Date : 02.05.11
Topic : The Universe
Name of the activity : Star Gazing
Objectives: The children learnt about:-
- The Solar System and -
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The position of the eight planets with respect to the Sun.
Brief Description:
The children coloured the cut outs of the sun and the eight planets and cut them. Then they stuck a thick string/ wool on the orbits drawn on the A-4 sized white sheet. After this cut outs of the sun and the planets were pasted on their respective orbits. Children enjoyed doing this activity with their own hands.
Subject Co-ordinator Sr. Mistress Principal
INVESTITURE CEREMONY
FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2011
To felicitate the new appointees for the academic session 2011-2012 the Primary Wing of Delhi Public School, Dwarka held its Investiture Ceremony on Friday, 13 May 2011.
The occasion was graced by Sh. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society and DPS Dwarka as the Chief Guest.
The programme began with auspicious lamp lighting followed by a melodious rendition of the welcome song by the choir which lent a celestial aura and filled the atmosphere with rhythm and symphony.
Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka in her address stressed that the Investiture is an important and symbolic ceremony of the shouldering of responsibilities; an occasion where leadership and diligence are acknowledged and honoured. She reiterated that leadership and learning are indispensable and teamwork is the spine of leadership. She congratulated the school appointees and inspired them to uphold the DPS Culture and ensure that the DPS banner is held aloft.
‘Radiance’ –an enriching and enlightening Talk Show on leadership drew heartfelt applause and left the audience spell bound. This was followed by enthralling and captivating fusion dance –a synergy of different dance styles.
The Chief Guest Sh. Ashok Chandra administered the oath to the school appointees and embellished them with badges and sashes. In his address Sh. Ashok Chandra highlighted the importance of inculcating leadership qualities in young children. He congratulated the new appointees and motivated them to continuously strive towards the chosen goal and inspired the students to discharge their duties with honesty, diligence, commitment and integrity.
The newly appointed Head Boy and Head girl on behalf of all the office bearers thanked their mentors for placing such great trust in them, pledged allegiance to the school and promised to uphold the DPS Culture and leave behind such trends which would be worthy of emulation.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. Congratulating the newly invested office bearers, she advised the student council to work as a team and look beyond individual goals.
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, DWARKA
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE PRE- SCHOOL
FRIDAY, 08 APRIL 2011
At DPS Dwarka,
We seek to create, not miracles
But happy lives.
We seek to teach not facts
But learning true.
We seek to grow; not bodies alone
Both mind and spirits that soar
We seek to remove not just fears
But all negativity too.
We seek to shape not future professionals alone
But dreams and discoveries too!
We acknowledge our debt to
Wise leaders in making this ‘Atmosphere’ happen!
The parents and children of the Pre-school were welcomed into the new environs of DPS Dwarka at the “Orientation Programme” held on Friday, 8th April 2011.
The event began with the auspicious lighting of the lamp
The Principal Mrs. Sunita Tanwar, welcomed the new entrants into the DPS family assuring them, of a bright and a secure future for their little ones. Sharing words of endearment, she emphasized that the school curriculum has an inbuilt system of fostering an environment of learning which encourages awareness and reflection.
The Senior Mistress Capt. Mrs. Richa Sharma Katyal enlightened the parents to the Pre-School routine and curriculum.
The school counsellor Gurpreet T. Singh encouraged the parents to create an atmosphere that empowers the child to blossom into a complete and caring individual.
The orientation proved most successful in helping parents understand the working of Pre-School, remove any possible anxiety or query and ensured a smooth transition as their little one takes his/her first step towards formal schooling.
Looking forward to new accomplishments and milestones, the parents met the class teachers and bonded together in true Dipsite traditions!!