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DPS MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA - QATAR

Primary School News Letter, April – June, 2019 Dear Parents, Welcome to a digital look into our exciting Junior

School News Letter – Student’s Chronicle – Edition 1. The beginning of a new academic year is always joyful and pompous. It is fantastic to have their energy back in the campus after the holidays. We are happy to share the events and happenings of the Junior School through this platform.

“The Secret of getting ahead is getting started”

The beginning - Motivating Teachers:

The faculty members of DPS-MIS got a wonderful opportunity

to attend an Awareness Programme on the Best Teaching

Practices on April 1, 2019 in the school auditorium. Professor

(Dr.) Sanjeev P Sahni.

Principal, Director

Jindal Institute of

Behavioural Sciences,

Governing body

Member, Advisor to the

Vice-Chancellor,O.P

Jindal Global University,

shared his extensive and

vast experience in the field of education and administration.

He also focused on the paradigm shift in our education system

and the worldwide best teaching practices. He emphasized on the importance of parent-teacher involvement.

Mission

The mission of DPS Modern

Indian School is to motivate

students to realize their

potential and empower them

to achieve academic

excellence and make them

appreciate what they received

from home, school,

community and country, so

that they contribute and grow,

making the collective

difference to the world they live in.

Vision

DPS-MIS aims at the holistic

development of the students

by inculcating values that

enable them to excel and to be

proactive and positively

contributing global citizens.

Objectives

Academic Excellence through Value Based Education

To promote Independent Learning

To promote and preserve Environment

To hone Pre-Vocational Skills

Service to Community


Meet and Greet - Grade I Parents Orientation

The Orientation Programme for Grade 1 for the session 2019 -20 was organized on 27th March 2019.

It was conducted to build a network of resources that will

help students and their parents to start their journey of

grade I in a better manner and on the right path. The

Academic Coordinator Ms. Priyadarshini Rajagopalan

welcomed the parents, conveying them the curriculum

followed and the teaching methodology.

Headmistress Ms. Sini Menon. in her speech, laid stress on

effective communication between the teachers & the

parents and sought their support, so that the children

could be provided with the best, for their overall development.

Class Assemblies:

Grade I & II “Love the Earth as you would love yourself. “ _ John Denver Earth Day is an annual event held every year around the globe on 22nd April. To bring about awareness on conserving and saving our Planet Earth, a special assembly was organized in the auditorium of DPS-MIS by the students of grade II. The students gave a warm welcome to their friends and they were able to spread the message to keep Mother Earth clean and make it a better place to live in. All the students and teachers of grade I & II, Principal, Ms. Asna Nafees and Headmistress Ms. Sini Menon (Junior Wing) attended it. The assembly concluded with an address by Headmistress, Ms. Sini Menon.

The Grade II students of DPS MIS held a Special Assembly on ‘Appreciation Day’ on 1st May 2019. The

objective was to teach children about the importance

and value of the people who help us in our daily lives.

This assembly conveyed to all that we live in an

interdependent society and we need to thank those

who work hard for us. It highlighted the importance of

building a strong community.

The assembly was undoubtedly a result of the

immense efforts put together by students and their

teachers. It was once again proved that when students

and teachers work together, they create a masterpiece.

The audience were the students and teachers of Grade

I & II. Headmistress of the Junior Wing Ms. Sini Menon graced it.

The support staff of Grade I & II were felicitated with a token of appreciation towards the end.


Grade V

The class assemblies of Grade V commenced on April 16, 2019 and concluded on June 20, 2019. The topics showcased in the assemblies were as follows: 1. Eating healthy and doing exercise 2. Don’t judge a man until you walk a mile in his shoes 3. Gadgets addiction-a threat to growing minds 4. If you can dream it, you can do it 5. Save our planet 6. Failure to success 7. The importance of time management 8. Self-discipline is the best discipline 9. Bullying: a major barrier to student learning 10. Good and bad of Social Media 11. A child is meant to learn, not to earn .Stop Child Labour 12. Dignity of labour 13. Mother’s Day 14. Conserve our Environment

All class assemblies followed the fbelow mentioned sequence of assembly conduct: Prayer, pledge, portrayal of the theme through a skit/poem/song/story narration, Guest Speaker’s address, Activity Coordinator’s address and Indian National Anthem. Each assembly was very uniquely presented and well appreciated by the Guest Speakers (Senior School teachers).Every assembly was a step towards involving children in the process of learning a life lesson.

100% Attendance Award Ceremony

Nursery to II

On 18th April, 2019 DPS-MIS once again proclaimed that 100% attendance is achievable, as 115 students from Nursery to Class –II (2018-19) were felicitated and awarded with badges and certificates by the school for their sincere commitment. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Rukmani Harish Kanjani, Council Member, DPS-MIS. Speaking on the occasion, Principal, Ms. Asna Nafees, appreciated and applauded the recipients of the award as well as their parents for being a driving force and inculcating positive attitude towards regular attendance. She also mentioned that “Happiness” is that underlying building block which matters the most in the upbringing of a chil;d

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Grade 3 to 5

On 15th April, 2019, DPS-MIS organized a felicitation ceremony

to appreciate the students of Grades III to V who achieved 100%

attendance in the academic year 2018-19. The occasion was

graced by the Chief Guest, Mr. Rocky Fernandes, Director- DPS-

MIS. He commended the award- winning students on their

outstanding achievement and inspired them to take more

leadership roles and contribute to the success saga of their

school. Principal, Ms. Asna Nafees, applauded the students on

their distinctive feat and appreciated the parents for instilling the value of discipline and healthy habits in their wards.

Charity Drive:

“Action speaks louder than words” , this valuable thought was

sent across to the children,. Keeping the school’s motto “ Service

Before Self” in mind, students and parents of DPSMIS extended

their helping hand towards the charity drive during the Holy

month of Ramadan. Principal Ms. Asna Nafees extended her

heartfelt note of gratitude to the entire DPSMIS family for the compassionate hand that they extended towards the needy.

Investiture Ceremony – Student Council Junior School:

Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about

impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting

results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for

your work, and to inspire team-mates. DPS-Modern Indian

School, amidst great excitement and joy, organized

Investiture Ceremony to induct the Junior Wing ‘Prefectorial

Body’ of 2019-20 on May 2, 2019.The occasion was graced by

the Chief Guest, Ms. Kausar Hassan, Council Member DPS-MIS

& Managing Director, Success Group, Guest of Honour, Ms.

Asma Yasir Nainar -Council Member, Kangaroo Kids,

Principal, BHIS Chennai & Joint Managing Trustee, Rayyan

Educational Trust, other distinguished guests, proud parents and young leaders.


Teachers’ Empowerment Workshop

The DPS MIS faculty attended a workshop on Active

Learning, as part of the Qatar Chapter Teachers

Empowerment Programme. Four of the members Ms. A

Sharmila, Ms. Sunitha Rajeev, Ms. Poonam Nadkarni and

Ms. Priya Susan Nijo attended the workshop held on 15

June 2019, at Shantiniketan Indian School. The

participants presented a microteaching lesson of 5

minutes duration, which demonstrated the means to

facilitate Critical Thinking for Problem Solving, Creativity,

Collaboration and Communication. The microteaching

lesson presented by the teachers was an attempt to bring out equity, inclusion and personalized instruction.

Explorica - Inter House Competitions (III to V)

The students and teachers of Grades III – V of DPS

Modern Indian School, could not have etched the date

24 June 2019, in the history of the school, in a better

way than by marking the conduct of its pride,

“EXPLORICA – 2019”. The opening of the event was

conducted in the school auditorium in the gracious

presence of Ms. Asna Nafees, Principal and Ms. Sini

Menon, Headmistress of the Junior School, and the

Academic and Activity Coordinators of the Junior

School.

The second edition of EXPLORICA was indeed a

melting pot of the various art forms. The event

witnessed students displaying their talents in 10

events, conducted across 5 venues. Each participarting student put his or her best foot forth, hence

raising the bar of the event. Guided by the Activity coordinator Ms. Sunitha Rajeev and the House

Wardens, the students were able to give their best, and left no stone unturned in displaying a healthy

competitive spirit.

Academic Activities Garangao

Garangao festival is celebrated on the 14th day of Ramadan and is usually most enjoyed by children as a celebration forhaving fasted for half of the Holy Month. They eagerly wait for this festival for the first half of Ramadan, until they finally get to rejoice with their family and friends. The students of Grade-II also participated in various activities to mark the occasion. The class teachers explained many interesting and important facts about the festival. The students were made to understand the value of sharing and caring.


’The Healthy Eating Pyramid’:

Students of grade II participated in an interesting activity ’The Healthy Eating

Pyramid’. This activity allowed students to develop an understanding of the

food groups as outlined in the food pyramid and how to use the pyramid as a

guide in maintaining good health and nutrition. With this activity, students

were able to–identify what they can do to keep their compulsory healthy, list

the food groups within the food pyramid, provide examples of each food group,

analyse their dietary intake by separating foods eaten into the proper food

groups and learn about the number of servings per meal of each type of food

group and also to follow a balanced diet.

Healthy Week Campaign: In order to intrigue the students to the umpteen benefits of a healthy living, Grade 1 of DPS-Modern

Indian School organized a healthy week campaign. Children

were given a timetable to be followed for their breakfast to

school. Both parents and children were thrilled and

participated enthusiastically. More than 90% of the students

brought the same

food assigned for

that particular

day. This special week shone a spotlight on the effort to

improve the health and wellness of our students and the link

between nutrition, physical activity, and learning, because

healthy children are better prepared to learn! To keep their

activity levels high, teachers also made use of charts models

and an activity sheet where the children colored food that our body needs in different proportions .

Traffic Rules: Activities play an important role in learning and

provide the learner an invaluable practical

experience.

To emphasize on traffic rules there was an activity

conducted in Grade-I. The objective of the activity

was to explain appropriate times to cross a street,

identify significant road signs and signal and

demonstrate road safety techniques. Some visual aids

showing common road signs like stop sign, traffic

signal, zebra crossing and “No U Turn” signs were

placed in the Grade I corridor. Children were asked to

take the vehicles to drive and few children acted as

pedestrians keeping the safety rules in mind. Children enjoyed the activity and it gave the opportunity

for recap and assessment of the lesson. This activity not only helped in strengthening the concepts, but

also enabled the sensory development, gross motor skills, self- esteem, self- expression and problem

solving skills.


Academic Activities at a glance Picture Galore – Grade I


Academic Activities at a glance

Picture Galore – Grade II


Academic Activities at a glance

Picture Galore – Grade III to V


Co-curricular Activities at a glance

Picture Galore – Grade I & II


Co-curricular Activities at a glance

Picture Galore – Grade III to V


Students’ Voice

I like to come to school because

it is a school with a difference in

imparting education and values.

CHELSEA MENEZES-4G

I like to come to school because

each of us get a chance to showcase

our hidden talents and represent

the school at the National level.

LAKSHAY GUPTA-4L

DPS MIS is so special to me in so many

aspects. Each day here, fills me with joy,

curiosity, hope, knowledge and above all

positivity. It really makes my days

colourful.

Pavithra Anand – V J

DPS MIS has given me immense opportunities to develop

and improve myself, in both the academic and non-academic

areas. My life in this wonderful school has always been very

enriching for me in the past seven years.

Aaron Sudheendran – V E


I like DPS-MIS school very much because I like the

teaching of the teachers that make me understand

tough things easily. Here we do lots of activities,

dance class, music class, sports, library and moral

science that make me always happy.

KIRTHIKA AKULA –III A

I like my school DPS-MIS because my school has lovely

building, nice teachers and polite staff members and

they are always ready to help, guide and care us.

Whenever I see my Principal she always speaks to me politely and motivates me to do my best.

KESHAV SHARMA- III C

The School is a place where we learn through fun

activities. They also teach us dancing, singing etc. Our

teachers not only help us to achieve academic success

but also teach us to become good citizens. They put in a lot of effort to teach us good manners and stay healthy.

RIZA RIZWAN KHAN, Class 2 O

“In school the teachers are very kind and nice. We

learn many things and make new friends. I love to

come to school everyday”.

Arnav Panchal, 2H


DPSMIS is the best school.

I love coming to school as my teacher makes

learning fun with different activities for each

subject. My teacher makes me learn many

things in a very easy way and I get smarter

each day. I enjoy coming to this big school. I have many friends here to play too.

AYAAN BIN MOHAMMAD, I B

I joined this school in nursery and from that

day I loved being here.Along with studies we

have dance, music ,library, computer and

many activities done everyday which makes

my day fun and I go back home happily .

IZAAN SHAFEEQ, 1 J


Newsletter Editorial Team

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