Monthly Report for April 09

The following were the main activities/programmes/functions held in our school during the month of April 2009

ACTIVITIES.
02-04-09 – New Session Began
The session 2009-10 began with all students in neat white uniforms and excited about the new books, new note books and even new teachers.

04-04-09 – Orientation of Nursery Parents
The parents of the students who have taken admission in Nursery this year were invited to school and briefed about the working of the school. They were told what is expected of a little Dipsite and how they can help their wards in adjusting to the new surroundings. They were addressed by the Dr.Ratensh Sinha, PGT Hindi, Mr.Sameer Pandey, PGT Maths, Mrs.Shivi Thapliyal, PRT and ECE Co-ordinator.

09-04-09 – Farewell to Mr. J Mohanty
The school bid a farewell to Mr. J Mohanty, Principal DPS Vindhyanagar and welcomed the new Principal Mr. L B Sharma. In his speech on the occasion, Mr. Mohanty cited the example of a weaver bird making a nest and implored the students to become self dependent and realize their potential. The Principal Mr. S S Thaper recounted some incidents from his long association with Mr Mohanty. He wished him success in his new venture. Mr L B Sharma in his brief address assured to maintain the same rapport with us.

11-04-09 – Visit of Dr. Stalin Malhotra
Dr. Stalin Malhotra came to the school on a very short visit and addressed the students in the special assembly. The students heard him with keen interest as his speech was replete with anecdotes and inspiring stories. He encouraged the students to realize the importance of Co-curriculum activities in the school and try their best to develop their over all personalities. He also implored the staff to put in their best to help the children entrusted to them to shine in their lives. Also present on the occasion were Mr. S P Datta Majumdar, CGM Nigahi project and PVC of DPS Nigahi, Mr. S K Bhowm, Chief Finance, NCL Nigahi & Member, SMC DPS Nigahi, Mr. A R Singh, Staff Officer, Personnel, NCL Nigahi & Member SMC DPS Nigahi and Mr. Rawat, Staff Officer, Civil NCL Nigahi & Member SMC DPS Nigahi, Mr. J Mohanty, Ex Principal DPS Vindhyanagar and Mr. L B Sharma, Principal DPS Vindhyanagar.

16-04-09 – Inter House Calligraphy Competition
The competition was held for groups A, B C and D. i.e. Classes II to XII in both English and Hindi. Almost all students of these classes took part in it.

30-04-09 - Inter House Art Competition
The competition was conducted for all classes from II to XII. The topics given to them were:-
Group A- National Festival
Group B- Green Grocer
Group C- Election Campaign
Group D- Safety on Road and at Home
Students took part in it in large numbers.




TRAVEL

Teachers’ Work Shop

Mr. Manoj Mishra, PGT English went to DPS Dwarka to attend the Workshop on Communicative Approach to Language Learning : English, from 6th to 9th April 2009. The workshop was conducted by CEM under the aegis of DPS Society.

Dr. Vimal Sharan Tripathi, TGT Sanskrit went to DPS Dwarka to attend the Deepshikha Sanskrit Work Shop from 14th to 17th April 2009.

Ms. Sharmishtha Ganguli, Head Mistress and Ms. Sanchita Banerjee, PRT went to City Montessori School Lucknow to attend the 3rd International Conference for Primary and Pre Primary Principals from 25th to 28th April 2009.

MORNING ASSEMBLIES

The morning Assemblies in the school are something that everyone looks forward to. They have varied themes and are conducted class wise. Maximum participation is ensured by the class teachers. All special days are celebrated in these Assemblies. The Friday Assembly is marked by the Friday Series of Questions asked to the students by the members of the Quiz club. In the month of April 2009 various themes selected by the different Classes were:

Sl.No.
Class /
Sec
Date
Topic/ Theme
1
XII A
02-04-09
Making the best of life.
2
XII A
06-04-09
Communicative Skills
3
XII A
09-04-09
General Elections in India
4
X B
11-04-09
Do not Dwell in the Past.
5
X B
13-04-09
Baisakhi, Jallianwala Bagh Incident
6
X A
17-04-09
Election
7
X A
18-04-09
World Heritage Day
8
XII B
28-04-09
Perseverance