DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD INTERNATIONAL July 2019 ‘YOG BHAGAYE ROG’ INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY “Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind and soul. It is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.” DPSG International organized ‘Yog Bhagaye Rog’ on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Ms. Deeksha Bhandari, DFO Ghaziabad graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Yoga guru Dr. Saroj Sirohi and wellness coach Dr. Chetan Kumar, were also present on the occasion. In her welcome address Principal Ms. Meera Mathur said that the event was organized as part of the school’s efforts to sensitize participants towards the benefits of yoga in achieving self-awareness, enhancing concentration and coping with day to day stress. As a part of the school’s initiative to maintain an eco-friendly and zero garbage campus Ms. Bhandari planted a sapling and also inaugurated a compost pit. A yoga session led by Dr. Saroj Sirohi and her team was held wherein participants were taught various asanas and kriyas to activate the right and left brain for better concentration and focus. A session on active yoga was conducted by Dr. Chetan Kumar and his team in which he taught exercises and asanas that help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD INTERNATIONAL
July 2019
‘YOG BHAGAYE ROG’
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
“Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind and soul.
It is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.”
DPSG International organized ‘Yog Bhagaye Rog’ on the occasion of International Yoga
Day. Ms. Deeksha Bhandari, DFO Ghaziabad graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Yoga
guru Dr. Saroj Sirohi and wellness coach Dr. Chetan Kumar, were also present on the
occasion. In her welcome address Principal Ms. Meera Mathur said that the event was
organized as part of the school’s efforts to sensitize participants towards the benefits of yoga
in achieving self-awareness, enhancing concentration and coping with day to day stress.
As a part of the school’s initiative to maintain an eco-friendly and zero garbage campus Ms.
Bhandari planted a sapling and also inaugurated a compost pit.
A yoga session led by Dr. Saroj Sirohi and her team was held wherein participants were
taught various asanas and kriyas to activate the right and left brain for better concentration
and focus. A session on active yoga was conducted by Dr. Chetan Kumar and his team in
which he taught exercises and asanas that help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
VANMAHOTSAV If you cut a tree, you kill a life, If you save a tree, you save a life, If you plant a tree, you plant a life.
DPSGI realizes the importance of trees and thus as a part of the Environment Week, the students of the “Green Bough” Club gathered at Govindpuram residential colony to spread awareness about the
importance of trees in our lives. A plantation drive was organized by the green crusaders of the school
wherein they planted saplings and spoke to the people about how it is the responsibility of each one of us
to plant at least one tree to do our bit towards conserving the environment and saving our planet. The
students also enthusiastically cycled and skated through the colony holding placards displaying the
messages of saving water, saving environment. The students also presented a wonderful Nukkad-Natak to show their concern towards the environment.
They gave a loud and clear message for all to save the environment not just to save ourselves but also the
future generations. They distributed the paper and cloth bags made by them earlier in the week, amongst
the shopkeepers and residents of the area. The initiative was lauded by the RWA and residents.
NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE VISIT Research in education has shown that children remember field trips long into adulthood. Field trips give students
educational experiences away from their regular school environment. Our Students got the opportunity for
experiential learning so as to broaden their thinking, exposure and experience. A day trip to National Science
Centre, New Delhi was organized by school on 17 July,2019 where students from class VI to VII enjoyed the Solo
show, Science on Sphere Show and Science Magic Tricks. They experienced different Science phenomenon and
explored various 3D models which enhanced their understanding of scientific concepts.
INNOVATION CLUB WORKSHOP AT DPSG INTERNATIONAL The school has initiated an Innovation Club to challenge the young minds to think not just laterally but also out of the box. During their session the students got a chance to interact with Mr. Kailash Chandra, Sr Education Officer, National Science Centre Delhi. The resource person sparked the flame of innovation in the minds of students through a brainstorming session as well as some very innovative hands on activities like designing a roller coaster, a tesla coil and a speaker. The students also got a chance to learn concepts like parallax and magnetic levitation by doing simple activities with stationary items. The most interesting, creative and fun filled activity was brainstorming to create a twenty-first century creature. The challenge was to think of a super-human who will be able to sustain the challenges of global warming and climatic changes. They had to equip their creation with devices and modifications of their choice for him to be able to sustain the conditions. The activity helped the students to not only be imaginative and creative but also sensitized them towards the environmental challenges that the future generations may have to face due to the negligence of the current generations.
ASSEMBLY BY CLASS 3 DAISY ON APPRECIATION AND FRENCH DAY “Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it all into words is all that is
necessary.”
Students of grade 3 Daisy enthusiastically conducted the school assembly on the theme ‘Appreciation’
and celebration of French day. The assembly started with English prayer followed by Sarvdharma prarthana. The thought and vocabulary word were presented in English and French. The students also
presented a prayer in French and enriched the knowledge of audience about culture and heritage of
France. A quiz was also conducted to assess the general knowledge of the students. The students
showcased their love for environment by presenting ideas about celebrating festivals in eco-friendly ways.
SCIENCE WEEK DPSG International believes that Science is a way of thinking, much more than being a body of
knowledge. This year’s Science Week focused on developing a consciousness towards Environmental Conservation. Proper usage of dustbins, water conservation and dwindling numbers of the Sparrow were
some of the issues which were addressed through various activities conducted in classes Pre-Nursery –
XII.
The tiny tots of STARZ enjoyed activities like seed germination, walking rainbow, concepts of gravity
through story telling session along with float and sink experiment and concept of water cycle. Class 1 performed everyday science experiments, and a brainstorming session followed by a collage making
activity on what makes Earth happy and sad was held. They participated in a Science Quiz and Show
and Tell Competition on body parts. Class 2 was involved in conducting experiments on soluble and
insoluble material, Show and Tell on gadgets in everyday life, making a weather wheel and a hanging
bird feeder and also tested their knowledge in a science quiz. Class 3 presented a paper on Road Safety
Rules, learnt about First Aid, performed experiment about Science in Everyday Life (air and pressure) and created a shooter rocket. Class 4 brainstormed on water pollution, participated in a science quiz and
life on water presentation. They also participated in a Quiz on animals and universe along with a Role
Play on Scientists. Class 5 presented write up on scientists, science in everyday life, brainstormed on Zero
Carbon Footprints and engaged themselves in a Science Quiz on Body systems and water.
In the secondary and senior wing the week-long activities included Inter house Role Play for students of classes VI –VIII, Science Board Presentation for classes IX-XII and a Science Quiz for classes VI-XII.
Various Inter Class activities like Science Magic/Tricks for class VI, Science Rap for class VII and
Pandora Box for class VIII which involved making working circuits and exhibits from the materials
provided were also conducted. Class IX students made Powerpoint presentation on their perception of
ecofriendly/green schools. Science experiments and models were presented by class X. A debate on the
topic “The Effect of Fad foods :Fact or myth was organized for class XI and class XII participated in a group discussion on green initiatives.
A Science Exhibition was held to display all the activities and projects conducted during the science
week. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED 1 Position 2 position 3 position
Class 1- Science Quiz on Animals and Body parts
Samarth Agarwal Raagavi Chauhan
Sanchi Chaudhary
Show and Tell Competition on Body
parts
Raagavi Chauhan Samarth Agarwal Mohd. Ayaan
Class 2- Show and Tell- Role play on gadgets used in everyday life
Inter House Science Quiz Cauvery House Ganga house Yamuna House
Class 4- Science Quiz Pihu Sharma
Mudita Verma
Parth Sharma
Saanvi Bathla
Aarav Mehta
Kushagra Jain
Class 4 Role Play (Scientist) Kushagra Jain
Manas Arya
Prakhar Singh Visen
Saanvi Bathla
Aaradhay Jain
Tejas Goel
Class 5D- Presentation on Scientist Tanishq Singhal Mahrukh Fatima Yuvraj Bansal
Deepransh
Upadhyay Class 5L-- Presentation on Scientist Arnav Kansal Gauri Goel, Manan Mittal Siddhant
Class 5L- Inter House Science
Quiz Ganga house
Satluj house Cauvery House
Inter house Senior Science quiz
– IX-XII
Satlej Cauvery Yamuna
Inter house Role Play
VI-VIII
Yamuna Satlej Cauvery
Inter house Junior Science quiz
VI-VIII
Yamuna Ganga Satlej
Inter house Board Presentation
IX-XII
Ganga
ORIENTATION WORKSHOP OF MINDLER It is important to guide the students to identify their potential and help them make suitable
decisions for higher education and career. An orientation workshop to this effect was organized for students of classes IX-XII in collaboration with MINDLER. The team of Ms. Dipankar Trehan
and Ms. Vaishnavi Chandran conducted the workshop to help students understand the
importance of making the right career choice, the need for career assessment, benefits of making
proper career choices and planning ahead and available careers options. The workshop addressed
many crucial aspects and influences that go into our decision making including the role of parents, teachers, peers and relatives and how the students need to focus on their own thoughts to
make a more informed decision. They also shared some practical and useful tips for preparing for
entrance exams.
TEACHER –STUDENT RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen— Philip Wylie
Establishing a positive relationship with teachers helps student feel comfortable and safe in their
classroom environments. The school conducted a workshop for the faculty on Teacher-Student relations. The focus of the workshop was to help the teachers understand the important roles they play in the life of
their students and in their overall development. The workshop addressed many crucial points and topics.
The school counsellor guided the teachers on how to deal with the challenging situations that may arise
in the class.
The workshop was a step towards helping teachers enhance their understanding and assessing student behaviour. The counsellor also gave teachers some very practical and meaningful tips to help the
students deal with their various issues.
TEACHERSITY WORKSHOP Rediscovering and upgrading oneself is essential in today’s world even for teachers and so the school faculty
attended an intensive five-day workshop organized by TeacherSity. The workshop gave the teachers a chance to
sit on the other side of the classes and learn new strategies of classroom management and brush up their content
knowledge. A wide array of subjects were covered during the workshop and the senior faculty members also
deliberated on the recent changes in the CBSE examination pattern and curriculum in their specific subjects.
GENDER SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP ‘Boys never cry and girls don’t play cricket.’
This is one of those statements that talk about gender roles The school
conducted a gender sensitization workshop for the teachers where Ms. Guleria
discussed and unraveled several aspects of the topic. The teachers were asked
to share their personal experiences on stereotype and gender bias. The basic
definitions and differences of sex and gender were elaborated and a few case
studies were also discussed to help gain an insight into the law relating to
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at work place. Ms. Rekha Guleria also shared
some practical tips to deal with the issue like not to segregate boys and girls in
classroom; planning and conducting activities to give equal opportunity to all.
CBSE WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Ms. Payal Goel attended a CBSE workshop on Artificial Intelligence at DPSG
Meerut Road School.
The three-day workshop conducted by Ms. Ambika Saxena and Mr. Shivam
Aggarwal focused on how to take-up Artificial Intelligence as a subject in
class 8 and 9.
Interesting discussions were held on the scope and the possibilities of AI. All 3
domains of AI (Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Data) were
explained well with the help of group and hands on activities.
Artificial Intelligence possibilities were also discussed in the areas of
Sustainable Development Goals wherein each team was given one SDG and
asked to relate the same with AI. The AI Project Cycle Framework was also
discussed in detail. The concepts of Decision Tree, Sketch Graphs, System Maps
were explained with the help of hands on activities.
The workshop concluded with an interactive question-answer session with Mr.
R.P. Singh, Joint Secretary, Department of Skill Education, CBSE. Mr. Singh
explained the vision behind launching AI as a subject and it becoming the need of future.
ADOBE SCHOOL LEADERS SUMMIT AND AWARDS Attending faculty development programs introduces the teachers to the latest ways of learning,
innovative methodology of teaching and makes them realize the importance of having technology backed learning. Ms. Varsha Bhartiya, Ms. Shweta Tyagi, Ms. Payal Goel, Ms. Harpreet Kaur attended
the prestigious Adobe School Leaders Summit and Awards titled ‘Add spark to Foster Digital Literacy
and Creativity Skills’ held at Adobe Systems, Sector 132, Noida on 10 and 11 July, 2019. The teachers
were among the 120 participants selected through a pan India competition on Adobe Spark.
The resource persons Mr. Ben Forta, Senior Director, Education Initiatives Worldwide, Adobe and Ms.
Garima Babbar, Head Programs, Education and Skill Development, Adobe emphasized how knowledge and expertise on Adobe is helpful in the 21st century classrooms. A panel discussion was also held on ‘The
Art of Experience and the Blueprint of Education’ - from Policy to Practice. The workshop culminated
with the award ceremony and our teachers Ms. Harpreet Kaur, Ms. Varsha Bhartiya, Ms. Shweta Tyagi
and Ms. Payal Goel won in their respective strands making DPSG International the only school having
winners in all the four strands. Ms. Soma Singh, HM, DPSG International was also felicitated.
CBSE MATHS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP CBSE organised a two-day Capacity Building Programme on Mathematics at the Children’s Academy
Vijay Nagar Ghaziabad. It was attended by our senior maths faculty members Mr. Munish Sharma and Mr. Gopalkant Kashyap. The resource person Mr. Neeraj Saxena focused on challenges faced in teaching
Mathematics, common errors made by the students, Gender sensitization, and teaching diverse learners.
The workshop convener exhorted the role of a teacher in constructivist set up to motivate learners to
learn Mathematics. According to him, learners build their own understanding of Mathematical
knowledge and the teacher has to ensure that they build a logical and coherent understanding. The workshop consisted of a demo presentation of chapters and the common mistakes made by the
students in those specific chapters and their solutions were also discussed.
