ACADEMICS FINAL EXAMINATIONS

From the 15th- 23rd Final Examinations was held for Grades 5-9 at the Senior School. Students appeared for their respective subjects on designated dates. On most days, the exam was in 2 slots and started from 8:30-10:30 and then from 11-1pm.

CIE BOARD EXAMS 2019

DPS STS School Senior Section is a CIE Board Exam venue for IGCSE/O, AS & A level exam and is currently hosting the May- June Board Exam which started from 15th April for DPS STS School Candidates in an external venue (Oxford International School Dhaka-- Art and Design Exam). Except Art and Design Exam, DPS STS School is the Exam venue for DPS Candidates for their all written and practical exams. A total of three hundred Thirty Candidates are sitting for May-June Board Exam this year.

CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

20TH DAILY STAR AWARD CEREMONY

The 20th The Daily Star Award giving ceremony held at Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium on the 6th. A total of 2,257 awardees -- 1,813 from O-level and 444 A-level – from 98 English Medium School were recognised at the 20th edition of the newspaper's annual academic awards ceremony, with the tagline "Saluting the Nation Builders of Tomorrow". The criteria for the award were to achieve at least six A's in O-levels or three A's in A-levels in the 2017-18 academic session. Forty-nine students achieved the highest marks in the world in different subjects. Nine students got special recognition for achieving the most A's in O-and A-levels in the country. The outstanding achievers received medals and certificates handed over by Sonia Bashir Kabir, managing director of Microsoft Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan and Laos, and Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star.

Fifty-One DPS STS School Candidates were awarded for 20th The Daily Star Award Ceremony. Out of this fifty-one, Thirty-seven are from IGCSE and Fourteen are from A Level. Three Students from DPS STS School were awarded for achieving IGCSE Country Highest marks and One for achieving World Highest in IGCSE exams.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

DPS STS School, Dhaka has celebrated its 7th Graduation Ceremony while holding the status as one of the most revered private schools under Cambridge curriculum in the country.

Around 150 students, family and staff attended the ceremony, which included awarding certificates to the graduates and the distinguished achievers in A level examination, presented to them by school Principal, Mr. Harsh Wal.

The ceremony kicked off with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Vice Principal of the school, Mrs. Madhu Wal thereafter delivered her speech to the graduates enlightening them about their future roles to become a pivotal force for the society and the country. In her laconic yet treasured speech, she reminded the graduates that now they can work on providing a unique satisfaction of repaying their debt to their country. She reiterated, there is no dearth of challenging problems in our country and the outgoing graduates should have the ability to innovate and readiness to exploit their talents for their country that matters.

After the ceremony, there was a stunning singing performance from the incumbent students of the school. There was also masterful dancing performance from the current students as well as an ingenious poetry recitation performance from one of the talented crops of departing graduates.

There was also a valedictorian speech among the departing graduates. In her heart stirring speech, Mysha Ibnat reminisced about her school days with sweet sorrow. She went back to her dream laden first day at school and lamented how leaving the school at this point of life would leave all of her batch mates with a big hollow which is never going to be filled. She also cherished the fondling moment of miracles which she had experienced over the years in the form of growing with the school under the visionary guidance of the faculty members of DPS STS School. The Gradation Day Programme concluded with the playing of National Anthem.

Later, the graduates strolled off to the school cafeteria to enjoy a traditional dinner with their family members while accumulating bundle of memories to enthrall them in their ensuing days.

Amid jubilation and enthusiasm Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla Calendar, was celebrated on the 2nd in DPS STS School Dhaka to welcome Bangla New Year 1426. Teachers, admin staff and students came to school wearing traditional dresses – men wearing payjama-panjabi, women wearing sarees and students in colourful dresses. A cultural programme delineating our traditions and culture was arranged in the auditorium. With the gracious presence of Honourable Vice Principal, Madhu Wal the programme was commenced with the recitation of Surah Fatiha with its English translation. Then students from Grades 5 to 9 entertained the audience with their scintillating and mind-blowing performances – group dances, poem recitations, chorus songs, playing instruments and a fashion show. Shahin Fatema and Faris Ahmed from Grade 8 were entrusted with the role of anchoring.

POHELA BOISHAKH

SUMMER PROGRAMME NAME GRADE PROGRAMME NAME

Hrivu Ishraq Hai 11 Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS). Noorjahan Abdullah 11 Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS). Dihan Mashroor Niloy 11 Applied to Pioneer Research Programme. Nowreen Sarwar 12 Summer Science Forum in London, LIYSF.

ADMISSIONS

Name Grade University/Others 1.Mofrad Zaeem Haque 12 Offered CAD $7.5K scholarship from University of Alberta,

Canada. 2.Wahkeef Waheed 12 Offered $14K Scholarship from University of Massachusetts

Amherst, USA. 3.Amreen Rahman, 12 12 Received an offer with 100% scholarship from Nottingham

University, China. 4.Masaba Saptorshi Anam, Alumni 2018 Batch of

2018 Offered with $20K scholarship each year (total 80K for four years) from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA.

Jahara Safdar 8 Received Scientist For A Day certificate from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

FIRE EVACUATION DRILL SESSION 2018-19

On the 4th, Fire Evacuation Drill Session 2018-19 was conducted for all Teachers, Students and Admin Staffs at the Senior School. The bell was rung simultaneously at 11 am and all classes evacuated to the Assembly grounds of the Senior Campus. It was a successful event as students understood the importance of following procedure and not panic or cause a stampede when encountering a dangerous situation.

SPORTS

DPS SUMMER SPORTS CAMP 2019

DPS Summer Sports Camp 2019 for all sports were held from 24th April – 2nd May 2019. A large number of students participated in different types for sports during the Summer Sports Camp.

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS/EVENTS/SEMINARS

Department Name Training Name

Economics Preeti Sharma Cambridge Face to Face AS and A Level Economics 9708

Shegufta Hasan Khan Cambridge Face to Face AS and A Level Economics 9708

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

CAMBRIDGE FACE TO FACE AS AND A LEVEL TRAINING

The list of teachers who have attended for the Cambridge Face to Face AS and A Level Training in Economics on 27th and 28th April 2019.

MEETING

PROMOTION MEETING

On the 29th, Promotion meeting (Session 2018-19) were held for Grade 5-9 at the Main Hall, Senior School. Class teachers, Subject teachers and HODs were present in the Promotion meeting.

TEACHERS ANNUAL DINNER

On the 25th, Annual Dinner 2019 for the Academic and Admin Staffs was held at the Lotus Lounge, Uttara Club, Uttara.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADMIN STAFF

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGDHRM) IN

Mr. Seakh Mohammad Shihab Admin Manager completed Post Graduate Diploma (PGDHRM) in Human Resource Management from Bangladesh Institute of Management, Dhaka.

On the 19th, Mr. Ahmed Faisal Kabir HR Office & Executive Assistant to Principal and Mr. Hasib Zaman Khan Executive Assistant attended a day long course on “Practical HR” at Bdjobs Training, Dhaka.

PRACTICAL HR

MICROSOFT CLOUD INNOVATION SUMMIT

On the 29th, Mr. Mostafizur Rahman Mridha Head of IT, Mr. Abdul Alim Asst. IT Manager and Mr. Saidur Rahman, IT Executive attended Microsoft Cloud Innovation Summit at Carnival Hall, Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka.

ANNUAL LUNCH

On the 27th, Annual Lunch 2019 for the Support Staff was held at the School Cafeteria, Senior School.

FELICITATIONS

Mr. Niaz Mahmud Economics Teacher is appointed as Examiner for Cambridge IGCSE/O Level Examinations.

• Bengali New Year – 14th April 2019 • Shab-E-Barat – 22nd April 2019

HOLIDAYS

STS Head Office employee, Mr. Mizanur Rahman (Accountant cum Store Keeper) died on F R Tower Fire Tragedy Banani on 28th March 2019 Thursday.

CONDOLENCES