DPS WORLD SCHOOLPATNA

P R O S P E C T U S

A Green School Concept

A Dipsites Knowledge Initiative

DPS WORLD FOUNDATIONCorporate Office191, Zakir BaghNew Delhi, 110025, INDIAE: secretary@dpsworldfoundation.comW: www.dpsworldfoundation.com

DPS WORLD SCHOOL PATNAP.O. Bairiya Gopalpur, PatnaBihar-800007Contact Us: 91-612-6621222, 91-9835466066E: patna@dpsworld.in, dpsworldpat@gmail.comW: http://patna.dpsworld.in

CONTENT1. DPS World Schools 2

2. Vision and Mission 2

3. What Makes DPS World School Di�erent 3

5. Chairperson's Message 4

4. Curriculum 5

6. Board of Management 10

7. Life Trustees 12

8. Term Trustees 13

9. Advisory Council 14

10. Education & Resource Council 15

11. Facilities 16

12. Co Curricular Activities 19

13. Celebrating Excellence 21

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DPS WORLD SCHOOLSDPS World Schools are a new chain of schools under theaegis of the DPS World Foundation � a Dipsites Pedagogy System (DPS) initiated by Delhi Public School Alumni including luminaries like Salman Khurshid � Former External A�airs Minister, Government of India; Montek Singh Ahluwalia � Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Chintamani Rao �Former Vice Chairman, Times Broadcasting Company; Dr. Rakshanda Jalil, Historian, Sharmila Tagore, Actor, and several others.

This group spearheads a mission to achieve excellence in education through cutting edge learning tools combined with the human touch and the unique Guru-Shishya (Teacher-Pupil) bond of the DPSethos.

VISIONDPS World Schools are committed to providing state-of-the-art education, incorporating Indian values and World culture, aiming to create global citizens as torch bearers of a dynamic and harmonious world.

MISSIONDPS World Schools aim to instil in each child a sense of inquisitiveness and exploration, and an urge for experimentation, observation and synthesis. We endeavour to free the learning process from the con�nes of the four walls of classrooms and take it further to activity workshops, resource centres, laboratories and library, teaching less for learning more. Every child is encouraged to inculcate the values of citizenry; a commitment to good health, high values and sensitivity to the environment. We strive to guide and support each child in the journey from primary to senior school and prepare them for the world beyond school.

It is the Dipsite Pedagogy System (DPS) that makes a DPS World School di�erent from other schools. The DPS is an innovative e�ort to integrate the best ideas in education taken from all good practices in India and around the world. For instance, we borrow from the NaiTalim principles of Mahatma Gandhi whereby learning takes place by doing, where knowledge and activities are not separated from each other, and the virtuous character of the child is built to last a life time. We also strive to make the principle of universal peace and tolerance the basis of DPS, so that every child who comes to us leaves the school with a sense of humility making our future world a place of harmony and goodwill towards all.

Emphasis is laid on learning from the environment combining spiritual philosophies with di�erent subjects in the curriculum. The DPS ethos of equity, compassion, cooperation and service before self is our earnest endeavour.To achieve this blend, our student community is involved in peer tutoring to reach out to fellow students who may be less privileged than them; our teachers are provided opportunities for researching pedagogic systems, and for continuous training and learning.

In addition to excellent teaching and learning facilities, each of our schools is encouraged to o�er a variety of creative courses and advanced opportunities in the sporting and cultural �elds. And just as every DPS World School is special, every student is nurtured and empowered to blossom in his or her own special way.

WHAT MAKES DPS WORLD SCHOOL DIFFERENT

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CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGEOur Indian standard of education is excellent. Our students are amongst thebest in the world. They score high on marks � to the extent of securing even 100% in English! But can we truly say that our children are well rounded? Not just masters of marks but also �uent in languages, communication and general knowledge? Have they developed a team spirit and qualities of leadership - which participation in sports ensures? Do they see beyond the con�nes of their school and home to recognize in equalities around � which participation in social work can help develop? They may be top of the heap in securing marks but can they hold their own in public debates or present themselves admirably in an interview � which participation in debates and elocution and drama ensures?

There is so much of the past that was character forming which our schools have discarded or forgotten in the pursuit of High Grades. Institutions like National Cadet Corps and Scouts and Guides; Institutions like the Social Service League; the Arts, Crafts, Culture and Philosophies of our country that our children are unfamiliar with; the history which is crumbling around us and our children don't even know what they are losing; all this and more has a lot to o�er and must be gathered with care before it is all scattered in the vicissitudes of time.

The DPS WORLD FOUNDATION, a Dipsites Pedagogy System and Knowledge Initiative pioneered by a group of graduates from the DPS Schools who have since made a mark in the world, seeks to take education to a higher level. Not just rote learning and coaching the way to high scores and competitive examinations but an overall holistic comprehensive and focused initiative to produce all-rounded human beings. Of course we intend to maintain the highest standards of education. That is agiven. What we emphasize is the road we are taking to get there � perhaps the road less travelled; but a road which we hope is �lled with adventure, with curiosity, with wonder.

This is a challenge that we at the DPS World Foundation have taken up in earnest. The wealth of knowledge and experience of our Life Trustees, Term Trustees, Advisory Council and Members of the Education & Resource Councilis being harnessed to open our students' eyes to all the wonderful things that not just this country but the world has to o�er. To appreciate art as well as to create it � through Pottery and Painting; Sculpture and Mosaic. To establish their own individual identity through creativity. To not only carve a Printing Block or make Handmade Paper out of rags and waste but also to carry it further by printing on the paper and then on to adding value by making greeting cards, stationery, decorative boxes, etc.

Modules are being created for our children to engage in Self Care, Social Service, Animal Welfare and Environment protection. To make them appreciate, understand and anticipate the dire necessity of valuing our depleting wildlife, threatened environment and ecology. To bring to them �rsthand knowledge and information of new energy saving techniques and technology � Solar Energy, Rainwater Harvesting and just simple Vermi composting from household waste. They are encouraged to take time o� from cramming for exams and tests to take part in Drama, Elocution, Music, Dance and all those varied expressions of impulsive creativity. As to express themselves on canvas or in stone or even just create a bonsai plant or a simple Ikebana.

In simple words we want them to be children, leading an exciting child's life and not be forced to become pre-mature adults! Please join us and be part of our new adventure full of wonder and care.

Louise Khurshid, Chairperson

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CURRICULUMThe Curriculum of DPS World Foundation adheres to the National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF 2005) and the CBSE curriculum. The Foundation believes that the classroom experiences of children are to be organized in a manner that permits them to construct knowledge in consonance with the child's nature and context, thus providing equal learning opportunities for all children. Teaching aims at enhancing the child's innate desire and acumen to learn. Activity is at the heart of child's attempt to make sense of the world around them. Therefore, every resource is deployed in a child-centric manner to enable him/ her to express himself/ herself, handle objects, explore their natural and social milieu, and to grow up in good health.

Our guiding principles are as follows:

a) Teaching and learning to shift away from rote methods

b) Curriculum to be enriched enough to go beyond textbooks

c) Teach less to learn more

d) Opportunities to be created to enhance the ability of children to link learned knowledge to life outside the school

e) Examinations to be more �exible and integrated with classroom life

f ) Classroom experience is directed towards becoming good citizens with a sense of equality and compassion towards others.

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DPS World Schools have the best infrastructure andstate-of-the-art facilities, including well stocked libraries, mathematics, science andlanguage labs, rooms for workshops and open spaces for sports.

In terms of teaching, DPS World Schools follow theguidance of the Education and Resource Council of the DPSWorld Foundation, which comprises eminent names in theworld of education.

DPSWorld Schools strive to achieve the best academic standards in the world and your child will have access to the �nest environment and facilities for drawing out and maximising their best potential.

STRIVING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS

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EXCELLENCE IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESThe DPS World Schools system is aimed at developing con�dent, well rounded students with capabilities and the spirit to reach for the stars. The curriculum provides a rich variety of co-curricular activities, which we consider not extra but an ESSENTIAL part of a child's education.

These include Indian Dance, Western Dance, Indian Music, Western Music, Yoga, Martial Arts, Drama, Debating, Elocution, Art, Abacus, Cotton Spinning and Weaving, Pottery, Handmade Paper Making, Carpentry etc. From time to time experts will provide valuable inputs from their various �elds.

STRIVING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN SPORTSAt DPS World Schools, we believe that Sports plays an important role in the life of a child. The qualities of leadership, teamwork and sporting spirit are learned on the sports �eld. Therefore, every child at a DPS World School is encouraged to take up a sport being given a vast choice including Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Lawn and Table Tennis; Chess and much more. Our sporting facilities are for both indoor and outdoor sports and include 360º running track, Swimming pool, cricket pitch, cricket nets, football pitch, basketball, badminton and volley ball courts*. In addition to Physical Education teachers, the school also provides professional coaches. The sports teachers do the 'talent spotting' to encourage children to take up the sport that most suits their interests and skills.

* DPS World School, Patna shall give special emphasis to �Kabaddi� for champions to emerge in the national arena.

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C O - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S S P O R T S A N D G A M E S

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Meera Shah, MemberMeera Shah is a Health Economist and Director of the NGO �SAHEE� working in the areas of health, education and environment in rural India. She has master's degree in several disciplines including applied mathematics and operations research, and sociology and management science from Columbia University, New York.

Om Prakash , ChairpersonOm Prakash, Director of Kangaroo Kids Education Limited Patna has been active in the �eld of education. He has wide experience in the �eld of Human Resources and Public Relations.

Louise Khurshid, Co-ChairpersonLouise Khurshid has been an accomplished journalist for 22 years. She works extensively in the area of Social Service and Education through her association with several organisations in these sectors.

Neeta Keskar Choudhary, MemberNeeta Keskar Choudhary is an experienced & committed educator who passionately believes in the DPS World School ethos.

She is currently the Director of Kangaroo Kids Patna.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, MemberDr. Rakhshanda Jalil is a well known writer and historian. She runs an organization called Hindustani Awaaz, devoted to the popularization of Hindi-Urdu literature and culture.

Vishal Agarwal, MemberVishal Agarwal has been a successful businessman for the last 20years and has now ventured into the �eld of education in Bihar.

Poonam Singh, MemberPoonam Singh is a successful agriculturist. She also helps in educating and providing training to rural women.

Abhishek Saket, MemberAbhishek Saket is a DPS Alumni and a life Member Supreme Court and Delhi High Court Bar Association. He has also worked closely with the World Bank.

Chintamani Rao, MemberChintamani Rao is an alumnus of DPS Mathura Road. He has spent over 30 years in Advertising, holding senior management positions. He went on to manage and build three of India's leading TV news channels � Times Now, ET Now and India TV. He currently serves on the TAM Transparency Panel, an international group of experts that is the ombudsman for television ratings in India.

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Montek Singh AhluwaliaDPS Mathura Road 1958, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

Salman KhurshidHead Boy, DPS Mathura Road 1969, Former Minister of External A�airs, Government of India

Manvendra Singh 'Vindi' BangaDPS Mathura Road 1959, Senior Partner, Clayton Dubilier and Rice, Former CEO,, Unilever India

Meera ShahDPS Mathura Road 1962, Director, SAHEE, Bihar

Subhash GoyalDPS Mathura Road 1964, CEO of STIC Travels

Rajeev TalwarDPS Mathura Road 1970, CEO of DLF

Rajiv BhatnagarDPS, Mathura Road 1973,CEO M J Group

Ashlesh MadappaVice Head Girl, DPS Mathura Road 1969,President, ABC International

Ashok GandotraDPS Mathura Road 1964 and Test Cricketer

Pradeep PantDPS Mathura Road 1970,Former CEO, FMCG,former President of kraft Foods,Asia Paci�c

Rajiv Soni DPS Mathura Road 1976, President, Student Council & Dipsites Association

Dr. Rakshanda JalilDPS Mathura Road 1981, Writer & Historian

Louise Khurshid Parent of Zafar Khurshid, Head Boy, DPS R.K. Puram 2004 and Ex-MLA, Uttar Pradesh

Chintamani RaoDPS Mathura Road 1968,Former Vice Chairman, Times Global Broadcasting Co. & An Advisor to Times Private Treaties

Ambika SoniMember of Parliament and former Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India

Surendra Singh, IASFormer Cabinet Secretary of India

Kumari SeljaDipsite and Former Minister of Social Justice& Empowerment, Government of India

Anand K. Sethi Renewable Energy Expert and Senior Advisor FINFUND

Girija K. VarmaDipsite and Attorney, specializing in Intellectual Property

Raman SoodDipsite and Managing Director of

Eros Group

Ashish MehtaDipsite & Jurisdic�onal lawyer

prac�sing in Dubai, India and the

United Kingdom.”

Dr. T.S. KlerParent of Dipsite and Executive Director, Cardiac Science, Head of Department of Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Arun MohanDipsite and Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

Poonam AroraDipsite and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Grinnel College, lowa, USA

Dr. Harsh MahajanDipsite ,Director & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging

SikandarTalwarDipsite and former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi

Suhail NathaniCo-Founder of Economic Laws Practice and Faculty Member of Jindal Global Law School

Rahul SehgalPresident, Nestor Pharmaceuticals

LIFE TRUSTEES TERM TRUSTEES

Sanjay PassiPresident and CEO of Pasco Group

Mumtaz AhmedDipsite and Leading Entrepreneur in Opticals

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SyedaSayidainFormer MemberPlanning Commision of India

Isher Judge AhluwaliaChairperson, Indian Council for Research and International Economic Relations (ICRIER)

Sharmila TagoreActorand Social Activist

SunitaKohliArchitecture Restorer and Interior Designer

Suhel SethColumnistand Social Activist

Rita Sharma, IASFormer Secretary, National Advisory Council

Rohit BalDipsite and Fashion Designer

Mini MathurDipsite & Actor

Richard WhitburnFormer Inspector of Schools,Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Schools, UK

Ritu KumarFashion Designer

Malvika SinghAuthor and Publisher (SEMINAR)

Moses ManoharanEditor-in-Chief, Global Dialogue Review

Mohd. AzharuddinFormer Indian Cricket Captain

ShibaniKashyapDipsite and Singer

SonamKalraSu� Singer

June FernandesFounder Principal, DPS Rohini,Coordinator, DPS, Mathura Road

Santosh MattuFormer Principal, DPS Doha Qatar,Vice Principal, DPS, Mathura Road

Kusum KathuriaFormer Vice Principal &HOD Sports, DPS Mathura Road

Parveen RehmanFormer HOD Geography&Hostel Warden, DPS Mathura Road

Indra DewanFormer Pre Primary CoordinatorDPS VasantKunj

Nisha MadanFormer Mathematics Teacher,DPS Kuwait

Punam KashyapFormer Principal DPS Kuwait, H.O.D. English DPS Mathura Road, Ex. Director GEMS Education, Advisor � CREYA

Deepa RaghavanFormer Vice Principal,DPS R.K. Puram

Vinita MehraFormer Coordinator, DPS Vasant Kunj &Headmistress, DPS Susant Lok, Gurgaon

Santosh JainFormer HOD Fine Arts, DPS VasantKunj

Aruna UmmatFormer Founder Principal, DPS Dwarka

ADVISORY COUNCIL EDUCATION & RESOURCE COUNCIL

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LANGUAGE LABOur Language Laboratory is �tted with latest multimedia equipment and extensively utilises audio-visual aids to make the learning of languages enjoyable and e�ective. Students are able to practise speaking a new language, record their work and take part in interactive sessions to improve their language skills.

GREEN SCHOOLWe are committed to instilling the concept of sustainability in our sta� and students. Two key aspects of our curriculum are to generate solar energy and recycledomestic waste. Students are encouraged to explore these concepts via appropriate projects. As a school, we aim to continually reduce our dependence on energy generated from fossil fuels by using low energy-rating equipment and increasing the generation of on-site solar power. Students explore the concept of solar cells and storage of energy via hands on experience in our labs and also take up projects to streamline waste generated at the school and carry out composting/vermicomposting of biodegradable materials and recycling of other non-degradable waste.

Our Schools have a botanical garden where possible. The garden and the green-house provide children with an environment to experience the magni�cence and vast variation in trees, plants and herbs. Children are encouraged to explore the growth of a plant from a seed, and undertake its care and to learn about water, soil, �ora and fauna in nature and our dependence on them. Children learn to use the compost from household waste in the school bio-composting plant and in turn understand its value in providing nutrition for plants.

BOTANICAL GARDEN

HOME SCIENCE LABOur Home Science laboratory is designed and fully equipped to provide students with practical knowledge and skills related to life in the home. In addition to everyday life topics, the students also explore modern home requirements including, nutrition, health, hospitality, improving relationships in the family, energy e�ciency, role of solar energy and the importance of recycling domestic waste. Students get involved in practical projects including indoor and outdoor activities.

MATHEMATICS LABThe Mathematics Lab allows students to experience the multi-dimensional nature of mathematics and its applications in everyday life. We explore mathematical concepts via games, puzzles and other modern teaching aids, for children to develop an interest in maths. Our approach is based on �Mathematics Laboratory in School - Towards Joyful Learning� issued by Central Board of Secondary Education. In addition to teaching in the lab, students are encouraged to use lab facilities on their own to inculcate in them a spirit of discovery and invention.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE LABSocial Science Laboratory has equipment,apparatus and materials required for each subject, such as maps, globe, ethnic artefacts, etc. to promote practical as well as theoretical learning. It provides a work space for students and teachers to carry out interactive activities such as role playing, visualisation, sharing, competing/ cooperating, problem solving or focus group discussions.

CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESThe school organises and encourages students to take part in social activitiesto raise awareness about the diversity of our communities and to instil in them a spirit of citizenship and universal tolerance. These activities expose children to people from a variety of backgrounds and awaken in them a sense of community, cooperation and service to others. Examples of our social activities include sharing knowledge with di�erently abled children, tutoring peers who are academically weaker or are from underprivileged or minority communities, or assisting social workers engaged in welfare work.

ART AND CRAFT In addition to drawing and painting we also encourage our students to explore a wide range of crafts including pottery, handmade paper, recycling of paper, cotton spinning, weaving and textiles. Our arts and crafts facilities are well resourced to ensure students are able to have a wide ranging experience and develop a keen appreciation of the arts as well as of our traditions and culture.

COMPUTER LABThe Computer Lab is well resourced with ultrahigh-speed central servers and the latest educational software linked to the world-wide-web (with adequate security and safety features) to allow students to use these facilities for learning about di�erent topics related to their curriculum as well as gaining expertise in using the computer and the internet. We are also keen to teach children about personal safety in the use of social media to ensure they are fully aware of the health and social risks involved. Each student has an email address on our server which can also be accessed by parents. We encourage parents to take active part in their child's education and facilitate communication via all possible channels including emails. Parents can also access the up-to-date progress of their children in each subject via the school's website.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCEWe provide a limited number of scholarships annually to encourage spirit of excellence in our students. These scholarships are awarded to students who have not only excelled in academic subjects but have also demonstrated other accomplishments such a community spirit and camaraderie amongst their peers. Our aim is to help students tap their full potential.

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MUSIC AND DANCEWe provide facilities to students for self expression via music and dance. Talented children shall be given additional support outside school curriculum. Students demonstrate their learning at annual school events.

THEATRE ACTIVITIESThe school encourages all students to take part in theatre activities. Students are taught drama through gesture, speech, song, music and dance, thereby also sharpening their communication as well as public speaking skills. In addition, we teach the art of story-telling and encourage our students to undertake public performances at school events.

SPORTSSport and Games are compulsory and valued part of the curriculum and an integral part of a child's development. School Sports programmes include inter and intra-school competitive sport, outdoor recreational or adventure sports, as well as regular �tness and physical recreation activities. Our gymnasium facility and playgrounds provide for varied indoor and outdoor sports including football, cricket, hockey, tennis, tablet tennis, badminton and net ball.

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