School Notes

US delegation from the Rivers School visits DPS RK Puram

Dr Amy Enright,world history teacher,and Emily Stevens,environmental science teacher accompanied eight students from Rivers School,Massachusetts,during a visit to Delhi Public School,RK Puram on March 9 to study the issue of water pollution and role of society and the government in tackling the challenge. Principal D R Saini and Vice Principal Shobha Mehta welcomed them,and later discussed the school systems of the two countries. A group discussion on the political and social issues of water management in India was organised in the seminar room with nine students from Class XI. It started with a powerpoint presentation on the topic ‘India is water literate by tradition’ to highlight water harvesting practices in India.

Primary cultural evening at Apeejay School,Pitampura

Th Primary department of Apeejay School,Pitampura,organised its Primary Cultural Evening on December 27,2011. Dr. Srijata Das,Education Officer,CBSE,graced the occasion. Nrityanjali,a panorama of diverse dance forms of India ,was presented by primary school students. It was a sparkling cultural extravaganza which mirrored the creativity and multidimensional talents of the students. It highlighted the exuberance and zest of the young while reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant dance forms.

The students performed dances from different regions of India such as Lavani of Maharashtra,Bhangra of Punjab,Vatakali of Tamil Nadu,Bihu of Assam,etc. Their enthusiasm and vitality was seen in the various dances they performed. Prizes were also awarded to the meritorious students.

Japanese school’s visit to Bluebells School International

Bluebells School International has always believed in building bridges across cultures. Another step on this path was the annual visit of the Japanese School,New Delhi,to Bluebells School International. The principal of the Japanese school, Sawada,and the cultural exchange co-ordinator,Tamura,led the delegation comprising eight Japanese teachers and 128 students from grades four to nine. Bluebells was honoured by the presence of Nao Endo (Director,Japan Foundation),Hirose (Programme Co-ordinator),Iseda and Sato. About 30 parents from the Japanese School visited Bluebells as guests.

Art camp conducted by Ramjas School at Dilli Haat

An Art camp was held at Dilli Haat,Pitampura,from March 11 to 13. A unique initiative by Ramjas School Pusa Road,the camp was an attempt to take children away from the hustle and bustle of daily living by engaging them in creative activities,helping clear their mind clutter,identifying untapped/latent skills and reconnecting to the playful spirit. As many as 34 students and their art teachers from various Ramjas Schools participated in the camp this year. When the art camp was conceived four years ago,it was visualised as a ‘retreat’ for budding artists. Its purpose was to engage,encourage and inspire the students to explore and discover their hidden creativity. The students were provided with an opportunity to interact,witness and work with eminent artists during the camp. They guided the students by suggesting enhancements to their artistic expressions. It also enabled them to become art- sensitive. Children enjoyed the freedom of creativity without the concern of potential failure. The students were exposed to a wide variety of techniques,styles and mediums of master artists in whose company they worked,imbibed and absorbed the finer nuances of art. The three days of art,fun and exploration focused on enhancing each child’s creativity,artistic skills and personal style.