Delhi Public School East of Kailash

Delhi Public School Vasant Vihar

Delhi Public School East of Kailash

email: dpseok@rediffmail.com
phone: 011-26416298

Delhi Public School East of Kailash is the Primary Branch of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram. Padmashri Dr. (Mrs.) Shyama Chona is the Principal of the school and its Offg. Headmistress is Mrs. Dolly Chanana housed in environs that are informal the architecture and ambience reflect the philosophy of learning in the lap of nature.

The school was established in 1975. Today it provides quality education to 1600 students from a cross section of Indian Society. Classes Nursery to Std. V study at DPS-EOK. Students of Std. VI move to the senior school at DPS R.K. Puram.

The School Faculty comprises of 85 full-time trained and highly qualified teachers, who have extensive teaching experience in their respective fields. The continuous in-service training, professional grooming, and thrust on innovation, results in a highly motivated teaching body.

The Curriculum, activities, systems and the entire ethos of the institution is designed to make the children discover themselves and their environment through exploration and discovery. The curriculum is contextual and flexible. It is designed to develop the rational and analytical faculties of young children. It lays emphasis on learning by doing. Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education and Games are the medium of imparting education.

In Classes I and II teaching is activity based. Stress is laid on communication skills and self expression through public speaking and drama. Thematic teaching, with one theme a month, encourages children to explore issues through multi-disciplinary activities. In Classes IV and V students are taught a third language and they can select one language from Sanskrit, French or German. Other subjects taught include English. Maths, Hindi, General Science and Social Studies. Pi1rallel teaching attends to students who need special attention. The school also educates two visually-impaired students. A host of monthly intra-section activities result in hundred percent participation in a variety of fields. The emphasis is not on winning but on participation.

Testing: There is no formal testing in Classes Nursery to Class III. Promotion is granted on the basis of the all round progress of the child during the year. Classes IV & V have an examination system to test their academic ability. Academic proficiency is recognised in the form of a 'Scholar Badge', given to students who score more than 80% marks in the total aggregate.

Academics: Our objective is to build life long learners, who observe their surroundings, investigate through exploration, question/what they observe, reason and finally conclude rationally. We build these faculties through story telling, visual impact, the creative use of! CDs, flash cards, OH P, Video films, Computer education and field visits. Project based work and group discussions make our classrooms the hub of activity. A hands on approach to math, science and social studies is coup led with stress on languages as an effective means of communication.

Value Education: The selection of texts, story books, dramatization and celebration of special events are structured to reiterate our prime concern, to bring up individuals who are professionally groomed yet socially well adjusted and responsible.
REACHING OUT: Community service is instilled in the early years. Students. interact with children from slums, educate them and share uniforms, books and gifts. They sponsor the education of students of DPS Shiksha Kendra- a charitable school run by the DPS Society.

Infrastructure: The school library houses 30,000 books (fiction and non-fiction) catering to ages 4 to 1J. Reference work, project work, quizzing, story telliil'19 and exposure to literary personalities are ongoing library activities. Class libraries ensure guided reading that is age appropriate and enjoyable. There is a well equipped clinic. Transport is provided. Admission is granted to 200 children (4 Plus to nursery). School term April to March.

Mission Statement: To make every child aware of the power within to conquer the power without

"Anything that is worth doing at all, is worth doing well"

Be a Sport

As the most powerful shaping agent in the life of a child, the school lays stress on regular exercise and physical fitness which is built into the curriculum. We teach both Yoga and Modern Games. Morning Games and Activities are organised on a regular basis for 1 hour from 8AM to 9AM in the school premises.

All games are supervised by trained instructors. There is a variety to choose from Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Skating, Cricket. Adventure Sports like rappelling and river crossing have captured the imagination of our young ones. We have well equipped playground for Basketball, Football and Cricket.

Environmental Study

The school is doing its own bit to improve its immediate surroundings through different activities and campaigns organized by the school. Old newspapers are used to make paper bags. To extend the campaign outside the four walls of the school, our children visit the shops of Delhi to discourage the use of polybags. To motivate the students to contribute to the cause of a safer and greener environment, the school has been organizing participatory and proactive environment-related events from time to time. Screening of films, slide shows, Campaigns and Celebrations are a regular feature of the curriculum.

e-Learning

DPS-EOK has been a pioneer in introducing computer-aided teaching at the primary school level. Our tiny computer wizzes navigate the "virtual" world with ease.

There are two well-equipped computer labs with 20 Pentium III & IV computers in each. The ratio of two students per computer is maintained. All the computers are multimedia equipped. The software available to the children includes Paintbrush, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel etc. CDs on different subjects are used to make the learning process more effective and enjoyable. The school has an interactive Virtual School Programme, which gives students and parents access Worksheets, assignments, weekly homework schedules, information and mark sheets of their wards. Online admissions and counselling are regularly conducted.

The computer savvy little Dipsites have introduced an E-zine, that carries articles, poems, and artwork. The future "movers and shakers" have thus made a wonderful and enriching entry into the world of "doers and achievers" .

Audio-Visual Education

Audio Visual education is an integral part of education at OPS-EOK. State-of-the-art facilities make learning and fun go hand in hand. The AV room is also a centre for discussions, lectures, workshops, demonstrations for parents teachers and students alike. Films on animal life, national heroes, mythology, scientific discoveries etc. widen the students' horizon.

Kaleidoscope of Activities

Morning Assembly: We begin the school day with a prayer. A thought for the day, news headlines, interesting facts, recitation of poems and 'shlokas', followed by a rendition of the national anthem, are an integral part of the morning assembly.

Friday Activities: Every Friday 1 hour is devoted to one activity of the students' choice. Gymnastics, Handicraft and Painting, Quizzing, Public Speaking, Keyboard, Dramatics and Dance are offered.

I colour my world: Our budding artists are trained to sketch and paint in black and white, to paint tiles, make multifarious kinds of collages and mosaics, glass paintings and block paintings.

The cultural events of the school are never complete without the artistic input of teachers, parents and students working hand in hand, be it stage aesthetics, the school boards, making of props or decorating the school premises. There is always a new perspective, a new dimension, a new approach a treat for the eyes!

Sa Re Ga Ma: Music flows like a fresh water stream in the premises. Round-the-year activities and cultural events are adorned by the mellifluous voices of the children. The school choir does the school proud as it participates with great enthusiasm in inter-school competitions.

Our Pride: Some child prodigies and trophies - Sankalp Modwal - 4th position in the Asian Chess Tournament. (Under 12 category) Virat Badwar (7 years)- National Golf Champion (Under 12 category) Divakar Sharma - The Stevie Wonder of our school, he has received National acclaim for music.

The school has lifted trophies at Inter-School Quiz Competiton, Webdesigning, Maths Olympiad and multi disciplinary events Leaving behind over 40 school of Delhi.

Delhi Public School Vasant Vihar

email: dpsvv@del2.vsnl.net.in
phone: 011-26146646

Delhi Public School Vasant Vihar is the Primary Branch of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram. The Principal of the school is Padmashri Dr. (Mrs.) Shayama Chona and its Headmistress is Mrs. Shobha Banerjee.

The school was started in April, 1983 in the second shift at Delhi Public School, East of Kailash and shifted to its own premises at Vasant Vihar, in September, 1986. It holds Classes from nursery to Class V.

The infant wing of the school is housed, in a separate campus, near the Junior School premises. Set amidst tall trees and green playgrounds, it provides an ambience that is cheerful and welcoming to the 4-year old, first-time scholars. It houses 200 students with a staff of 17 teachers, headed by an Incharge. At the end of one year at the Infant school, the child steps into the Junior School at Vasant Vihar.

Infrastructure

DPS Vasant Vihar has many facilities for the overall development of the students. Apart from the 36 Classrooms, there is an AV Hall, a Science Lab, Compute Labs, a well stocked Library, a tinsel-covered Stage, Activity rooms, Art rooms, Playgrounds, and a Health Clinic. The school also has an excellent network of school-buses, for the convenience of the students.

Faculty

The faculty of Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar consists of 112 full-time highly qualified teachers, who have extensive teaching experience in Well respective fields. In keeping with our philosophy of individualised attention, there are two class-teachers per class, from Nursery to Class 1

Student Body

Presently, there are 1700 students enrolled at Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar. The multi-cultural background of the children, provide a wide range of experiences that equip them to face a rapidly changing world. Each year, students of Class V graduate to Class VI, at the Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram.

Curriculum

Nursery & Prep: The curriculum is flexible, activity-centered and lays strong emphasis on learning by doing. Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education and Games, are the medium of imparting education.

In Classes I & II, activities are designed to sharpen creativity, curiosity, competence, analytical and problem solving skills. English, Maths, Environment Science and Hindi (mother tongue), taught through a theme selected for the month.

In Classes IV and V, students are taught a third language and they can select one language from Sanskrit, French or German. Other subjects taught include English, Maths, Hindi, General Science, Social Studies and Computer Science.
In the Junior School, a great deal of emphasis is given to extra curricular activities. We believe that 'play' is important to learning and development. Therefore motor-development takes place through pottery workshops; the concept of time is learnt by watching the shadows; primary and secondary colours are learnt through painting, textures; measurements are learnt through baking and language skills are developed through drama. Seasons are experienced through nature walks, and science learnt through observing objects.

Library work and, Computer Education also form an integral part of the curriculum.

Resource Centre

The school has set-up a counselling center, which provides individual counselling sessions to the students. It supplements the classroom environment, thereby enabling children to cope better with their surroundings. A special IEP (lndividual Education Programme) is also available for children lagging behind academically.

Examination Pattern

In Classes Nursery to Class III, students are formally tested. Promotion is granted on the all-round progress of the child, during the year.
Classes IV & V follow an examination! order to test academic growth. Academic recognised in the form of a ‘Scholar Badge' students who score more than 80% aggregate.

Parallel Teaching

This is a programme conducted to ensure that slow learners, of students who are unable to cope with the classroom teaching, are given special individual attention to enable them comprehend the lessons taught.

"Every child comes with the message
That God is not yet discouraged of man"
-- Rabindranath Tagore

Learning Objectives

Our curriculum is child-centred and helps students to:

• Investigate objects and materials by using their senses.
• Observe similarities, differences, patterns and changes in their immediate environment and also the natural world.
• Ask questions about why things happen and how things work.
• Nurturing scientific temper through observation, experimentation and reasoning.

Assessment and Record Keeping: A systematic assessment is made of children's skills, knowledge, understanding, attitude and work habits, through internal assessment, tests and examinations. Records are also maintained on the webslte, for easy access by the parents.

Technology in Teaching

DPS Vasant Vihar has introduced computer-aided learning and teaching at the primary school level. The tiny-tots are exposed to computers and internal technology at a very early age.

The school has well-equipped computer labs, and the ratio of two students per computer is maintained. All the computers are multimedia equipped. The software available to the children include Paintbrush, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel etc. Apart from these softwares, CDs containing multimedia presentations on the academic curriculum are used to make the learning process more effective and enjoyable.

The school is also associated with technology providers: the Class Teacher Learning System (www.classteacher.com). The service provider has designed a virtual school, which gives parents access to worksheets, assignments, weekly homework schedules, information and marksheets of their work. Parent-Teacher interaction has been enhanced through e-mails. Online admissions and counselling have also been introduced.

Theme-Based Weeks

Theme-based weeks are organised, which entail participation across the school.

Book Week: "My never falling friends are they, with whom I converse day by day."

The objective is to keep the children away from excessive television viewing and encourage them to develop an interest in reading, by exposing them to the exciting, wonderful and magical world of Books.

India Week: The creation of "India Corner" highlights the art, architecture, handicraft, music, dance, dress and food of different parts of India, and is indeed a journey through the varied, yet rich cultural heritage of our country. It creates an atmosphere charged with patriotism. Unfurling the National Flag, singing the National Anthem and presenting a rich cultural programme during Morning Assembly reinforces the spirit of nationalism.

Social Consciousness Week: "Make the child a crusader of change, and you are sure to reach success." Sensitizing children to spend time with the aged, by visiting Old Age Homes and believing in the concept of dignity of labour. Sharing quality time with the Tamana Special School for the differently-abled and the Anubhav Shiksha Kendra for the under privileged, is our commitment.

Leadership Week: The activities during this week emphasize on developing self- confidence, self reliance, co-operation, team spirit and effective communication skills.

Environment Week: The focus here is to create awareness of how to conserve our resources, recycle waste, preserve wild-life, contain pollution and make our world a paradise, which otherwise may soon be lost.

Competitive Spirit

The students regularly participate in Inter & Intra School Competitions, which include:

English & Hindi Creative Writing

Scientists and Discoveries - Quiz: The library is well stocked and the school quizzing team has consistently done the school proud. Special classes are held after school hours for reinforcement sessions.

Spans and Games: The school boasts of an Infant Cricket Team that is a pleasure to watch and applaud. The Junior Football Team has won all the matches it has played so far in the current Academic Session 'A healthy mind in a healthy body' is what we believe. Sports Day is an annual event which showcases drill, gymnastics, taekwondo, aerobics, yoga, races and many related events.

Just-a-minute: The school has won the first prize in extempore speaking for a minute on a topic given just before the event.

Drawing competitions: The school boasts of many budding artists whose drawings have featured on greeting cards. Dhruv Sufi of class III received the best artist award at a competition held under the aegis of the United Nations.

Debates and Declamations: At the prestigious Newspaper In Education debate, held under the aegis of the Times of India publication, Jehangir Khan and Abhishek Mehra of Class - V won the Best School Trophy and The Best Speakers award amongst sixty participant schools. They were also the only junior most team to have entered this competition.

Fancy dress: Impersonating characters of Fairy Tales and role-play stimulates the young minds.

Teacher Workshops

The teacher plays the role of a facilitator-ensuring that the child is exposed to an enriched environment, to a variety of experiences that will strike a balance between quiet and active, between group and individual activities; between indoor and outdoor events.

Our aim is to develop and maintain a balance between the child's Intelligence Quotient, Emotional Quotient and try to tip the balance in favour of the Joy Quotient. Teacher-training workshops are a step in this direction. The themes behind some of these workshops include:

• Removing Maths Phobia
• Team Effectiveness
• Road Safety for children
• Coping with learning disabilities
• Diversity in the class rooms
• Promoting Reading Habits
• Stress Management
• Uses of Multimedia
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Spiritualism
• Project teaching
• Value Education

Interaction with Parents

The School works in close cooperation with the parents. Through frequent parent teacher interaction, various issues are examined concerning performance, levels and new solutions to different types of behavior patterns are tired out. Regular newsletters are sent for parents to keep them updated.

A Global Perspective

To shape the students into truly Global citizens of tomorrow, the school organizes visits by International dignitaries. This gives the students an opportunity to learn about other countries and their cultures. In accordance with this objective, Japanese delegates distinguished Members of Parliament from Japan visited the school this year, which enabled the students to gain a deeper understanding of the various aspects of Japanese education and culture. An Indo-Japanese Exchange Program of students and teachers between two Elementary schools of Japan and Delhi Public School has cemented Indo-Japanese friendship. E-mail contact with schools in England is being maintained for exchange of information that is likely to culminate in Home-to-Home Exchange. We hope to contribute to 'One World'.

Trips, Visits and Excursions: "He who does not travel does not know the value of men".

School Trips: The school plans fun trips, educational excursions and visits to social organizations. Adventure trips for students are organized to hill-stations, sanctuaries and ancient temples. Educational excursions to science centres and manufacturing plants also form on integral part of the curriculum.

Team Work and Support: We consider teamwork an important tool in the transition of the young individual to social maturity. Sports and excursions are powerful yet fun manifestations of teamwork and an integral part of our school curriculum. By allowing students to experience events first hand, we are also giving them a chance to explore options, look at different ways of living and be sensitized. In the process, they are learning to make decisions, developing organizational skills, crisis management, building up a rapport with their peer group and a healthy competitive spirit.

To sum up, the children are taught to 'take on the odds’.

Living in tents, cycling, rock climbing, bird watching, safari rides, trekking are our first steps towards self-reliance and discipline.