ISA E Dossier 2018 with pics

About the School

Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon was instituted in the
memory of an exceptional human being Smt. Mala Jaipuria who
held close to her heart the spreading of value based education to
every corner of the country. Her vision is successfully carried
forward by Mr. Ravi Jaipuria and his wife Mrs. Dhara Jaipuria,
both committed to the cause of quality education.
DPS, Sector 45, Gurgaon is a bright and shining star in the galaxy
of DPS schools. It was inaugurated on April 29th 2002 by Mr.
Salman Khurshid, President DPSS and Mr. Narendra Kumar,
Chairman DPSS.

Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon is a CBSE school
providing quality education to students from Nursery to XII. The
school caters to the educational and co-curricular needs of 6000+
students with a vision to create an environment for smooth and
successful transaction of knowledge and to inculcate a sense of
discipline and values among its students. All stake holders are
encouraged to set SMART goals - sustainable, meaningful,
achievable, realistic and time tested. The school has a capable and
committed teaching staff under the able guidance of the Principal
Ms. Aditi Misra. Under her dynamic leadership the school has
blossomed as a premier educational institution with an ISA
accredition since 2011.

About the School

The school, for Ms. Aditi Misra has never meant to be a static goal
but a journey, ever growing and ever evolving into newer avenues
involving international dimensions. The school motto 'Service
before Self' is a true reflection of the spirit that is instilled in the
students. The motto is carried forward in school‟s philanthropic
venture-Shiksha Kendra, which provides quality education to more
than thirteen hundred underprivileged children. Another project to
reiterate the school motto is Pravah, the skill development center
which conducts several vocational courses to impart knowledge
and training in various fields to the unemployed youth.
Muskaan-A community out reach programme has adopted two
government schools in its proximity, Government Girls School
Kanhai and Jharsa (Primary) to support and facilitate better
education, facilities and physical enviornment.

OUR MISSION

The Mission to reach out...

• 'Service before Self', the motto of DPS is a reflection of its ethos and a desire to
usher in a new era of knowledge with a belief that every child, however different
has the right to education.

• A mission to give equal opportunities to each stakeholder for personal growth
through 'value added' education.

• A mission to arm the students with special skills to enable them to be successful
in every sphere of life.

• A mission to be an integral part of the community - reaching out to every part of
it and enriching it in our own special way.

• At DPS, Sector 45, Gurgaon we aim at the 'Holistic Development' of each child
by inculcating 'Core Values' at every stage through the right blend of academics,
activities and sports.

• DPS, Sector 45, Gurgaon seeks to draw out maximum benefits from education
without missing out on the fun and innocence of childhood. Learning at DPS,
Sector 45, Gurgaon is interactive and tactile. We believe in producing creative
thinkers. We teach our children how to think and not what to think. All
experiences are drawn from the real world. Each precious individual will
comfortably create his/her own niche, will discover talents, nurture skills, find
his/her forte and most importantly will be groomed to become a life long learner.

• The school has a capable and committed teaching staff that believes that effective
learning can only take place if there is a harmonious partnership between the
home and school.

Academics and Co-Curricular

• The pursuit of academic excellence is evident by the class XII Board result
which consistently shows a hundred percent success rate. In the past few
years the city toppers in science and commerce have hailed from DPS
Gurgaon.

• Co-curricular activities like excursions, intra and inter-school competitions,
International exchanges with Germany, France and Poland help students
expand their horizon. Trips to hospitals, old age homes and orphanages
creates sensitivity and enhances empathy for fellow citizens. Regular classes
on life skills form an integral part of the school curriculum.

• Activities and projects have been chosen with care to assist children in
developing multiple skills, including problem solving, decision- making and
interpretation of the world around them.

• Academic, aesthetic and creative development is catalyzed by the
Mathematics, Science and English Literary Clubs as well as Art, Dance, Clay
Modeling and Dramatics. The Newsletter and School Magazine, produced
entirely by the students gives them a platform to express themselves.

• Understanding the need to hone critical and analytical thinking, problem
solving and creativity, several new clubs have been added to the existing
ones. Some of these are Kaizen- the Commerce Club, Dharohar- the Social
Science Club, As You Like It…. We Love It- the English Club, Viewfinders-
the Photography and Film Making Club, Squad- the Quiz and Debate Club,
Space- the Astronomy Club, Node ( Network Of Digital Enthusiasts)- the IT
Club, Yuvrang- the Hindi Club, The Scrap Lab- the Robotics Club to name a
few.

• The school has recently received a grant to facilitate the Atal Tinkiring Lab
to hone research and scientific skills in students. Another note worthy
achievement is that DPS Gurgaon is now a Microsoft Showcase school.

Academics and Co-Curricular

• The INTACH Club works in the field of heritage conservation. The Health
Council initiates programmes to improve the health index of all stakeholders.
The CEEC Club instills a pro-environmental behaviour among students. The
Duke of Edinburgh Programme and Global Leadership Programme identifies
and nurtures young leaders with a global outlook.

• A state-of-the-art counselling center ensures the mental well- being of the
students. Regular group counseling sessions through counsellors and peers
form an integral part of the school curriculum. The Anti Bullying squad
ensures that DPS Gurgaon is a bullying free school. To take care of the
mental well-being of students the school has four in-house counselors, two
special educators and an Occupational Therapist. DPS Gurgaon is an
inclusive school that caters to the needs of the differently abled students.
This is reflected not only in catering to the mental needs of the student but
also through the infrastructure of the school which is well equipped with
ramps and added facilities .The school also provides quality education to
1200 students belonging to the EWS category under well organised Shiksha
Kendra.

School Campus

• Library- The school has three well equipped and spacious libraries-
for junior, middle and senior wing respectively. They are designed to
meet the specific needs of the students. An active readers club stresses
the importance of reading in a digital dominated changing scenario.A
well stocked Teachers‟ Resource Centre helps teachers keep updated
with their subject as well as the latest technologies and developments
in the field of education.To expand the repertoire of knowledge
gained from resource material the school is an institutional member of
the British council library.

• Smart Class and IT labs - The school has added smart classes to keep
up with technological advances in the field of education. Three well
equipped IT labs keep students abreast with the latest technology.

School Campus

• Lab Block- Well equipped laboratories- curricular as well as co- curricular is
an integral part of the infrastructure, to enhance the love for learning.. The
Maths lab is equipped with computers and modern teaching aids to make
learning an enjoyable process. The Language lab has the latest equipments to
provide the students with first hand experience of various foreign languages.
The Fashion Technology lab provides students a platform to unleash their
creativity. Activity Block - This block is fully equipped with all the arts, craft
and music facilities to develop an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of
our country.

• School Auditorium – The state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating
capacity of 650 provides children with opportunities to hone their
skills in the performing arts.

• Games and Sports: Understanding the importance of physical
education in today‟s scenario, the school leaves no stone unturned
to provide facilities that ensure that students excel in both outdoor
and indoor games. Yoga forms an integral part of the school
curriculum. In the field of skating Gymnastics swimming skating,
chess and shooting some of our students have achieved National
and International fame.

In a span of just sixteen years the school has grown from strength to
strength ensuring that our students create their own niche, discover
talents, nurture skills and most importantly are groomed to become life
long learners. DPS Sector 45, Gurgaon is a blueprint for the new
generation, accurate, specific and a blend of Indian values reinforced by
our global experience acquired over the years.

International Dimension Policy

• To expand the existing profile of international dimension in the school by
promoting global culture and in-depth knowledge of other countries across
the world.

• To facilitate the understanding of mutual respect through curricular and co-
curricular activities thus making it an integral part of the school ethos and
culture.

• To expand the horizons of international opportunities in a progressive,
challenging and changing scenario.

• To celebrate similarities and differences with a view to become true global
citizens.

• To understand and appreciate geographical, historical, economic and
political characteristic of diverse civilizations of the world.

• To facilitate better understanding, and tolerance for diverse ethnic cultures of
the world.

• To help students empathize and be sensitive to different cultures.
• To appreciate the rich bio diversity of different parts of the world and spread

awareness of its depletion.
• To broaden intellectual horizons and to empower young minds to rise above

racial perspectives.
• To spread awareness of national and international issues like human rights,

social justice etc.
• To encourage students to participate in Bespoke summer programmes to gain

understanding of different disciplines at the international level.
• To help students become more confident in interacting with people from

diverse cultural backgrounds.
• To instill the value for world peace and co existence.
• The Duke of Edinburgh Programme and Global Leadership Programme

identifies and nurtures young leaders with a global outlook.

ISA Future Plans

With globalisation continuing to blur lines marked as nations boarders
and culture, never has there been a greater need to develop in our
schools, students with global outlook and sensitivities as well. DPS,
Gurgaon aims to continue to encourage participative international
awareness in students developing international programmes.

• Exchange Students will be included in the annual Interschool UMUN
Conference held in the school. One such endeavor of inclusivity will
be initiated in the forthcoming session with the exchange school.

• School has initiated various programme in the Sports field too.

• Cricket and soccer teams will continue to participate in tournaments
abroad.

• To enhance opportunities for studying abroad, German and Spanish
will be included as an optional subject for classes XI and XII from
academic session 2018-19. French has already been offered as was
specified in the future plans in the earlier dossier.

• In an endeavor to create global opportunities abroad the school has
plans to connect with Dipsites as well as other professionals across
the globe through video conferencing.

• To ensure that our students step out of the school equipped with
international and multi-cultural knowledge and understanding about
engaging with the world.

• As a part of our future plan we reiterate the school policy of
conservation of environmental resources through the mantras
“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.The mailing of the E Dossier is in sync
with our schools „No Paper Policy”

International Coordinators Job Description

• To formulate a comprehensive, workable action plan that encompasses the
International Policy of the school, and emphasises the international learning
which will be reflected in the knowledge, skills and attitude developed
through the chosen activities.

• To ensure that the teachers in charge of the ISA activities share the same
international sentiment and have clarity about the way forward as specified in
the approved action plan.

• To ensure that the approved projects are carried out systematically through
periodic appraisals and regular meetings of the staff involved .

• To ensure that the projects are carried out as planned within the ambit of the
stringent academic deadlines.

• To conduct regular project appraisal and take feedback from teachers,
students, parents and other stakeholders.

• To assess and record the impact of the outcomes of the proposed projects.

• To maintain links and share experiences with international project
coordinators.

• To acknowledge, motivate and guide the teachers responsible for the various
projects.

• To ensure that the online courses are diligently completed and fruitfully
utilised.

International Coordinators Job Description

• To formulate a comprehensive, workable action plan that encompasses
the International Policy of the school, and emphasises the international
learning which will be reflected in the knowledge, skills and attitude
developed through the chosen activities.

• To ensure that the teachers in charge of the ISA activities share the same
international sentiment and have clarity about the way forward as
specified in the approved action plan.

• To ensure that the approved projects are carried out systematically
through periodic appraisals and regular meetings of the staff involved .

• To ensure that the projects are carried out as planned within the ambit
of the stringent academic deadlines.

• To conduct regular project appraisal and take feedback from teachers,
students, parents and other stakeholders.

• To assess and record the impact of the outcomes of the proposed
projects.

• To maintain links and share experiences with international project
coordinators.

• To acknowledge, motivate and guide the teachers responsible for the
various projects.

• To ensure that the online courses are diligently completed and fruitfully
utilised.

Experience of the ISA Coordinator

We at Delhi Public School strive to make each child into a wholesome
human being, who would become an integral part of the community-
reaching out to every part of the world and enriching it in their own
special way. Celebrates the exemplary practices of internationalism in
our school, we take pride in moving into the third rhythm of ISA
Accreditation from British Council.
Fostering the international policy adopted by school, we, as the ISA
Coordinators, indulged into extensive planning and brainstorming
sessions to conceptualize an ISA Action Plan. We made a conscience
endeavour to weave the ISA activities into our everyday curriculum
conducted during the course of the year. An inter-disciplinary approach
was established for the activities. A team of teachers were identified for
implementing the Action Plan.
Each of the seven activities was well thought of to enrich the teaching-
learning experience and bringing our students closer to different
cultures from different parts of the world. The toddlers took their first
step towards becoming global citizenship while learning dance, art
forms, and languages of an array of countries. The taste buds were
sensitized, as the students of Junior School worked on know more about
nutritious food of different countries.Students of Junior and Middle
School got to explore the National and Indigenous sports of the chosen
countries. The enchanting folk tales of selected countries helped
students of Middle School learn and imbibe the best of those
cultures.They succeeded in imparting the same learning about Indian
folk tales to the students of the Partner School of Poland. While
photographing various aspects of French cultures, students of Senior
School got to witness and understand marvelous aspects of the Partner
country.

Experience of the ISA Coordinator

The French students reciprocated the samethoughts while
capturing glimpse of the Indian culture.Provoking real examples of
global and local connect, aspects like sustainability and renewable
energy were also included.This helped our students of Middle
School to analyze and understand where India stands on a global
platform in respect to usage of renewable energy are concerned.
They could also draw a roadmap about the future of sustainability
drawing examples from Partner school of Germany. Challenging the
stereotypes about other people and places, study about mental
health of various countries was also focused upon by the Senior
School students.
During the mammoth task of collating and compiling
documentation for each activity, we embarked on a journey of
learning and inferred innovative ideas for presentation.
The ISA activities at DPS, were centered around nurturing the long
established association with partner schools in Germany, France
and Poland too.

As we spearheaded this venture, which was yet again an
experience of further wisdom and growth, we would like to thank
our Principal, Ms. Aditi Misra , Vice Principal, Ms. Santvna Thadani
and Dean of Student Welfare, Ms. Sapna Dhawan for their
unstinting support and encouragement. We also acknowledge the
relentless guidance and support of Ms. Renuka Fernandes
throughout the ISA journey.
BhavnaSrivastava
Rajendrani Mukherjee
(ISA Coordinator)

Certificate of course completion -ISA
Coordinator

Certificate of course completion -ISA
Coordinator

Certificate of course completion -ISA
Coordinator

Certificate of course completion -ISA
Coordinator