Co-Curricular Activities

Dear parents
To inculcate the good values of love and kindness, it is important for the children to start caring for every human being around them at home and in the outside world. Keeping in mind the present pandemic situation, various appropriate activities were organised for the students of the Primary Wing, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which they could easily enjoy at the comfort and safety of their homes. It was a pleasure to witness their interest and involvement in all the activities as they were very excited to learn the good qualities like moral values and kindness etc.

Participation:

Class I- Clean city, Dream city
Children have their own way of expression. They have a vision of their own. To enable them to understand how important it is to have a clean surrounding, they were involved in an interesting activity to draw posters showing their idea of ‘Clean India.’ Children portrayed their vision on the paper by drawing beautiful posters.                

Class II- Stay Fit
A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. The art of practicing yoga helps in controlling an individual's mind, body and soul. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind. It helps manage stress and anxiety and keeps us relaxing. Yoga asanas build strength, flexibility and confidence. Keeping all this in mind a yoga activity was organised for the children to stay fit and healthy, specially in these times of pandemic.

Class III – Quiz On the life of Gandhiji
An online quiz was conducted for the children of class III. By means of a quiz children were made to be able to learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. This was one of the research based activity in which children could willingly tend to learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles.

Class IV- Be kind and keep the surroundings clean
It is important to learn by doing. To understand the importance of cleanliness children were made to take up the initiative to keep their surroundings clean. They conducted a cleanliness drive in their house as during this time of pandemic they should stay home and stay safe. To inculcate the good values of love and kindness for birds, animals and plants, it is important for the children to start caring for them at home. They also kept water pots and food for animals and birds.

Class V – Essay writing on the topic “Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi”
Essay writing is a great way of expression. By means of writing children can gather a lot of information about a topic. Keeping all this in mind children were given the task of writing an essay on the topic- “Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi”.         
Looking forward to a similar enthusiastic participation in the activities coming up, from all.

Slogan writing
Topic-Our solutions are in nature.

Keeping in mind the safety of all at the time of unwanted and unexpected crisis, a fire drill was scheduled in the Junior Wing on 24th February, 2020. All the teachers and the children were given proper instructions and the evacuation plan was explained in advance. The evacuation plan is displayed on all the exit routes on all the floors for the safety of the children and the staff. The drill was a great success and the aim of imparting knowledge about the methodical process to safeguard the lives and property of people from unforeseen natural and man-made crises was fulfilled. This will surely give children the courage and confidence to fight against any calamity.

An earthquake drill was conducted again in the Junior Wing on 14th February,2020 to educate the children and prepare them in case of any such emergency. The children were well prepared in advance and prior instructions were given to them. The children followed the instructions well and hid themselves under their desks immediately along with the teachers who stood at one of the corners inside the classroom. It was an important drill and a great step in training children to deal with such situations peacefully.

In continuation of the sports week Rocksport activities were organised for the students of class V, IV and class III on 5th, 10th and 11th February respectively.

05-02-2020 Rocksport activities were held for the children of class V. Children learnt how to be disciplined, active and fit while performing various activities.

10-2-2020 Rocksport activities were held for the children of class IV. Children learnt to be disciplined, active and fit while performing various activities.

11-02-2020 Rocksport activities were held for the children of class III. Children enjoyed all the activities and learnt team work.

No one expects to have a fire or other disaster at work, but these are uninvited crisis. When a fire breaks out, unpleasant things happen. To make sure that no unwanted casualty happens it is very important to conduct drills from time to time. This ensures the safety of all. Keeping this in mind a fire drill was scheduled in the Junior Wing on 20th January,2020. All the teachers and the children were given proper instructions and the evacuation plan was explained in advance. The evacuation plan is displayed on all the exit routes on all the floors for the safety of the children and the staff. The drill was a great success and the aim of imparting knowledge about the methodical process to safeguard the lives and property of people from unforeseen natural and man-made crises was fulfilled.

No one expects to have a fire or other disaster at work, but these are uninvited crisis. When a fire breaks out, unpleasant things happen. To make sure that no unwanted casualty happens it is very important to conduct drills from time to time. This ensures the safety of all. Keeping this in mind a fire drill was scheduled in the Junior Wing on 20th January,2020. All the teachers and the children were given proper instructions and the evacuation plan was explained in advance. The evacuation plan is displayed on all the exit routes on all the floors for the safety of the children and the staff. The drill was a great success and the aim of imparting knowledge about the methodical process to safeguard the lives and property of people from unforeseen natural and man-made crises was fulfilled.

Organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in order to lessen the impact of disasters, is very important. Keeping this in mind an earthquake drill was conducted in the Junior Wing to educate the children and prepare them in case of any such emergency. The children were well prepared in advance about what all is to be done during such conditions. The children followed the instructions well and hid themselves under their desks immediately along with the teachers who stood at one of the corners inside the classroom. It was an important drill and a great step in training children to deal with such situations peacefully

On Tuesday 17th of December, 2019 the students of DPS, Mathura Road of class II experienced the joy of participating in a physically challenging and extremely enjoyable Adventure Activity Camp on the grounds of the School.

The children were welcomed by their group leaders and together they participated in a wide array of events (around 12). These included the –

• Zip Line Tug of War

• Hamster Wheel Magical Maze

• Zorbing Hippity Hop Race

• Commando Net Burma Bridge

• Dragon Move Hopscotch

• Rock Wall Climbing Tent Pitching

• Laser Beam Cross Fire., etc

The vast premises of the school provided the perfect ambience for the camp which was appropriately adorned by camping tents, camping games and even a welcoming banner to add to the thrill of the occasion.

Watching the students participating with so much enthusiasm one could understand that indeed the children had spent a worthwhile day out on a cold winter day!

Ranjana Dean
Headmistress, Junior Wing

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”
- Nelson Mandela

Rocksport camp was set up for students of class 1 on 17th December 2019. It included a wide array of activities such as hop scotch, sport climbing, rope bridges, hoppity hop and many more. Students were encouraged to participate in the activities by a team of rocksport volunteers. The students were thrilled. The activities were planned one after the other to keep their energy high! The students enjoyed commando rope climb and wall climbing the most. The day ended on a high note with a game of tug of war. What a day!

World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. Worldwide, 4.2 billion people live without "safely managed sanitation" and around 673 million people practise open defecation. This day aims to achieve sanitation for all and end open defecation. World Toilet Day exists to inform, engage and inspire people to take action toward achieving this goal. Hence through various activities like group discussions, presentations and videos children were made aware of the importance of World Toilet Day and they were also encouraged to spread awareness in their neighbourhood by talking to the maids, drivers etc at home.

In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996.Children talked about the significance and bad effects of TV. They also had group discussions in the classes. They were also shown related videos on the smartboard.

An Inter-Section English debate was held on November 8, 2019 with the aim to hone public speaking skills of the students and to teach them to be articulate while expressing their thoughts and opinions. Our Vice-Principal Mrs. Reema Sharma graced the occasion with her presence. The debate was judged by Ms.Kamini Dhodhi and Ms.Disha Bhardwaj. The speakers of classes IV and V spoke eloquently on the topic: ‘Simplicity is the most valuable lifestyle’. All the contestants speaking for both ‘for’ and ‘against’ the motion debated enthusiastically and had put forth their arguments skilfully and convincingly.

The following students were adjudged the best speakers:

A workshop to relieve examination stress was conducted by Cello the leaders in writing instruments on 6.09.19 in the KG hall for the students of class 5.

The children were told about the various techniques like

1.Mechanical Chain- pictures, shapes, diagrams etc are used to explain a topic.

2.Mind Mapping- Used for lengthy topics of science, history etc.

3.Mneomonic Chain- Where words or funny sentences are used to learn an order or series Eg. My Very Elegant Mother Just Served Us Nuts

(The order of planets of the solar system. )

India has been chosen as the host country to celebrate World Tourism Day 2019 on the theme ‘Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all’. Celebrated every September 27 around the world, the purpose of World Tourism Day is to foster awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and highlight the contribution the tourism sector can make in reaching these goals.

Children marked their favourite tourist spots in India on its map. They also talked about their favourite tourist destinations in India and their special attractions.

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. This year is particularly significant: It is the 20th Anniversary of the UN Resolution on the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.

2019 Theme: “Climate Action for Peace”

Following activities were conducted in the primary wing to observe the day.

Peace Wave In Dps Mr Silence / Moment Of Peace

The entire junior school observed silence at 12 noon resulting in “Peace wave”. I an II

Cupcake Case Dove

Children made dove-the symbol of peace using cupcake cases. The instructions were give to them.

Classes III and IV

The Peace Crane Project
The students made cranes using origami sheet, wrote a message of peace on its wings, then exchanged it with other students.

Class V

Poetry Slam
Children wrote poetry on the theme of peace. A worksheet was provided to the children.The entire month was full of fun filled activities which enhanced children’s knowledge also.

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 at pages 40-41 highlights the need of building opportunities for individualised reading at all stages in order to promote a culture of reading. Following activities were conducted in all the classes during the Reading Week.

9th Sep- Developing Reading corners/class libraries to provide age- appropriate children's literature.

9th Sep- Read -a-thon- Fastest reader of class.

12th Sep- Making book buddies- pairing students together and asking them to choose and read a book and present the findings before the class.

12th Sep- Getting into character - Reading stories/poems/book etc and enacting their characters, recreating timelines of events etc.

14thSep- Integrating Reading and fine arts-Reading stories/poem/book etc and drawing pictures,posters etc on the basis of them.

14thSep- Readabate Competition(class 2) - Debating and defending the actions of characters in the story/book read.

8th September was declared as the International literacy day by UNESCO on 26th October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries. The junior school celebrated the same by doing the following activities.

Dear Time- Drop everything and read for 20 minutes. DEAR TIME was carried out in all the classes. Children were asked to bring their favourite books, novels etc…They exchanged books and read in the class.

Book Donation – Children were encouraged to donate their old books(which they no longer read)to the ayah didis of the school for their children.

My Favourite Book
Children made bookmarks on which they wrote why they love to read a particular book and why it is their favourite.

My Favourite Character
Children came dressed up as their favourite character to make reading a rewarding and enriching experience. They also talked about the character in the class like why do they like that character ? etc

Tutor An Adult-
Children were encouraged to teach an illiterate person near/in their homes like maids/sweepers etc. They shared their experiences after a week’s time in the class.

“The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our senses to sharpen”

- W.B.Yeats

When learning is not confined to textbooks and is rather gathered through experience, it’s value surpasses all expectations. Keeping the above thought at the heart of the event, The school hosted a puppetry and magic show for our young learners of classes 1 and 2 on 22nd August 2019 . The event was organised, keeping holistic development of a child in mind. The puppet show was carried out by experts from Jaipur, who not only entertained the children but also introduced them to the heritage art of puppetry. They also performed on Rajasthani songs that are based on folklore. Teachers also participated in the puppet show and made the event memorable. The students could hardly control their excitement when we moved on to the next segment, the magic show. The show amused the students but also made them curious. The students could be seen questioning and trying to decipher the magician's tricks. Such shows often help in developing a child’s questioning and participation ability. To sum it all, the event was a wonderful medley of heritage and magic and was certainly a fruitful experience.

To create a fun filled environment children of the Primary wing were involved in various craft activities on 19th August, 2019. They were made to understand the importance of the Independence Day.

Children of classes I and II made beautiful flowers by folding origami sheets.

Class III children made beautiful cards and decorated their classes. Children of classes IV and V made beautiful tricolour decoration pieces.

2^nd August 2019 was celebrated as self expression day. To understand the importance of each profession it is necessary for the children to grow their knowledge about it. The children of classes I and II learnt the responsibilities carried by each profession by dressing up and enacting in that way. Class III children understood the importance of learning by doing. They expressed their thoughts about the various activities being carried out in the school like planting of trees, keeping the place around clean and saving water/electricity. Class IV and V children learnt how to control the wastage of resources along with the art of expression by expressing their views in their own way.

To celebrate 24th P. N. Panicker Memorial National Reading Day- Reading Month for acquiring employable skills through knowledge empowerment various activities were carried out in all the classes in the Primary Wing in the month of July. Children started the activities with taking the pledge to grow through reading and discussions and participating in the growth of the nation through continuous efforts on 9th July’19. They used their creativity and free thinking ability to design book covers on 11th July, 2019. A book donation drive was carried out where children learnt to give away the books which they have already read for the under privileged children. The books were donated to Isha Vidhya, a non-profit education initiative which works for the economic and social empowerment of rural children in the villages across southern state of South India .There was a story telling session on 15th July where children narrated stories with expression. It was overall a learning experience for the children of the Primary Wing which was useful in inculcating a sense of responsibility in them.

Students from classes 1 to 5 participated with great zeal in the inter-school painting contest organised by the Delhi Public School Society in collaboration with Consumers India. The competition was organised to mark World Consumer day and World Health Day. The theme for the competition was Preserve Nature, Breathe Clean Air, Stay Healthy.

“We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.”
- Jimmy Neil Smith

A storytelling session by students’ grandparents was held on 29th April 2019. Grand parents of two students from grade I volunteered for the activity. Students from all the sections of grade 1 were assembled in the K.G. hall, where both the volunteers took the stage to tell stories. Their presence was refreshing and students enjoyed the session thoroughly. The storytelling was facilitated by video assistance through smart board, where students could see the pictures of the characters from the stories and text that was being presented. The students were engaged throughout the session and bombarded the grandmas’ questions and their experiences. The stories they presented were liked by one and all and talked about moral behavior. The session was made even more enjoyable by their unique style of narration and jolly nature. All in all, it was a fruitful session that helped revive the fading tradition of Story-telling at our homes. It also served as a brilliant opportunity for the students to rekindle with and learn from the elders.

International Dance Day is celebrated on 29th April 2019 to promote the art of dance round the world. To commemorate this day, students were engaged in a dance – based activity. The activity began with an introductory discussion where students were told about international dance day and why is it celebrated. Following this, various international as well as Indian dance forms were introduced to students. Videos were shown on the smart boards to elaborate on their dancing style and country of origin. Students participated in the discussion enthusiastically and were keen on sharing what they knew about these dances. This proved out to be a brilliant opportunity for peer learning in the classroom, as students got to know of various dances through their friends. After a round of healthy classroom discussion, the students were all set to let loose and were provided with a perfect opportunity to – dance it out! A variety of music videos were played in class, having popular international dance forms and students were allowed to dance to the beat. Apart from being enjoyable, dancing helps increase muscle strength, coordination, motor fitness, agility and flexibility which are important factors in a child’s overall development. Overall, this activity struck a perfect balance between academic enrichment as well as physical and psychomotor development.

Theme-“ Preservation Of Endangered Species”

Earth Day was celebrated in the school with great zeal and zest.

Earth Day is an annual event held to support and demonstrate environmental protection. Activities like collage making, slogan writing, puppet making, an eco-march were conducted.

To mark the beginning of the new session a welcome assembly was held on 4th April,19. The junior school welcomed the little ones who have just come to class I from pre- primary wing.

A scintillating musical extravaganza “Oscillating Rhythm” was held in Junior School from 15th to 17th October 2018 for students of classes I to V.

On 15th October 2018, eminent singer,Mr Alankar Malhotra, was the Chief Guest.

Our Principal Mr. Manohar Lal applauded the accomplishment of young children and inspired them to continue to work diligently so as to reach the pinnacle of success.

It was a proud moment for all of us to hear that in a Survey done on Education System our school stood amongst the best five schools at the national level and the same was mentioned in the Magazine 360.

Sir’s speech was highly enlightening and gave us tips on how we need to work with our children. It was indeed on eye opener for one and all.

The programme was then handed over to the music team of Mrs. Geeta and Mr.Shekhar. At the outset the audience witnessed the wonderful Orchestra –“Teen Taal” which was a visual treat followed by ghazals presented by students from class V and Class IV showcased folk songs. There were some power packed Solo performances too.

In continuation,the Second day, 16th October 2018 class III presented western classics followed by Patriotic songs by class II.

On the third day, 17th October 2018 we were honoured to have amongst us the first lady of our school Mrs Kanta Lal –Headmistress, Pre-Primary, DAV School, Shalimar Bagh as our Hon’ble Chief Guest.

Our budding singers of class I sang devotional songs with full enthusiasm, passion and confidence. The show featured the songs by the legendary singers of Bollywood. It was a treat to the ears to hear them

After the musical performances Mrs Kanta Lal addressed the gathering. She lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a mesmerising programme. She stated that she felt honoured and elated to have come that day. She focused on the fact that school has taken the first step towards making them reach greater heights and become like Asha Bhonsle, Lata Mangeshkar, Salman Ali and Neelanjana Ray.