DESCRIPTION

The Delhi Public School Society (DPSS) is a non-profit, non-proprietary educational body widely recognised for its progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Distinction and diversity are the twin hallmarks of its philosophy, educational leadership and scholarly achievement the mission. Strong in tradition the Society has evolved as a matrix of networking among the state, national and international educational institutions.

The DPSS is recognized throughout the academic world for its progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Distinction and diversity are the twin hallmarks of its philosophy, educational leadership and scholarly achievement its mission. Strong in tradition, it has evolved, since its establishment and its present day status, into a 'matrix' of networking between the state, national and international educational development.

Amidst the burgeoning public school system since India's independence in 1947, the DPSS came into being as a non-profit making body. It established its first school in 1949 at Mathura Road, New Delhi. Today DPSS has become an educational organization to be reckoned with, professing to be a premier centre for teaching, learning, innovation and research. It is today, reputed for its progressive approach, commitment and a well-designed integrated curriculum for pursuit of excellence. DPSS promotes the growth of mind and body through quality education; an objective that is reflected in its motto 'Service Before Self'.

In the light of consistent success, the Society received requests to set up similar schools abroad and make them a part of the larger infrastructure. Crossing the 100th milestone, DPSS has established a chain of schools in India and abroad. Under the constant encouragement and creative guidance of the Management of DPSS, we have come a long way in spreading the DPS banner across international borders to other countries like Nepal, Indonesia, Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Baharain, Riyadh, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Dhaka, Singapore .

Many factors have played a vital role in the creation of this epitome of quality education - The vision and foresight of the pioneers, the total involvement and professional interest of the serving Board of Directors, the appointment of outstanding Principals to steer each school in the right direction, and the committed faculty. These characteristics have placed the DPS Society on the forefront of the educational map of India and abroad.

While valuing its illustrious history, DPPS is constantly innovating, developing and implementing the finest education possible for our students.

OBJECTIVE

Keeping in mind our motto: “Service before Self”, we give our little ones the very best, each and every day. Only the best is good enough to nurture the development of the child – a long proven concept of harmonized instructions and a host of values that kindle the child’s curiosity and prepares him/her to face life with equanimity.

The School's Motto is 'SERVICE BEFORE SELF'. True to DPS heritage, it strives to impart moral values, attitudes and habits which help in the creation of a new social order based on human dignity, equal opportunity and social and economic justice. The School has very clear objectives - to provide the students with an education that is enriching and rooted in sound moral values, cultural pluralism, skills necessary to earn a livelihood and courage and conviction needed to make a difference in the lives of those around. We strive to reach out to the star of perfection through an earnest academic pursuit for excellence. Trained and committed teachers in the classroom teach the skills to make a meaningful contribution to humanity, reverence to all forms of life, respect for others, the need for an open mind and the commitment to excellence. The School provides an ideal environment to nurture the young mind, body and spirit - an environment where the crucial stake holders in a child's destiny - teachers, parents and the School are brought together with a synergy that ensures that learning knows no boundaries.

Our primary aim is to develop in the student qualities of integrity, honesty, trust, tolerance and compassion: to promote a spirit of enquiry; to foster a scientific temper within the bonds of humanism; to help the student become a meaningful part of his environment and to see courage and industry have their due reward. The pursuit of excellence encouraged at DPS rests on the positive belief that every man has it in him to produce work of best quality.

Towards this end, the school endeavours to provide a large and dedicated teaching staff with a wide range of skills and interests, a varied and wide choice of activities-academic, aesthetic and athletic- in an environment enriched with the excitement of discovery, challenge and competitiveness and discipline based on the belief that responsibility comes before freedom.

Mission Statement

To make DPS - Modern Indian School, Managed by Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi a learning community of motivated student and staff, engaged in realizing their full human potential.
To create responsible global citizens utilizing international curricula fully compliant. with the principles of student - centered learning.

To impart world class education to each child which shall foster academic excellence, physical fitness, psychological well being, social consciousness and universal values.
To impart student - centered education which identifies all of each individual strengths and weaknesses and use the former to eradicate the latter.

Apart from excellence in academics, give training in Music/ Theatre/ Dance which free the spirit, develop character and leadership and inculcate a sense of aesthetics.
Emphasis on sports for enjoyment, relaxation, exercise and for fostering respects for rules that govern them.

To foster creative thinking, analytical mind, discerning attitude, unbiased judgment, and broad perspective.

Above all equip our students with qualities of intellect, mind and spirit which will make them appreciate what they have received from home, school, community and country, so that they contribute to each, thus making the collective difference to the world they live in.

Vision Statement

With a view to impart a sound basis of education along modern lines, the School, aims to achieve the following:

Encourage the students to develop a sense of responsibility towards their country and the world as a whole.

Impart the right values to students including teamwork, selfation, sensitivity, compassion and applied learning.

Impart the best academic curriculum to prepare students for admission to universities in India and in foreign countries.

Provide outstanding teaching resources so that students' experience all round academic, intellectual, social, cultural, physical, emotional and spiritual development to a well developed curriculum.

Curriculum

Curriculum development is therefore a permanent feature of this educational institution. Innovations are encouraged for an effective symbiotic relationship between teaching and learning to help imbibe the different perspectives within each subject area. The students become participants in learning, not merely securing a body of knowledge, so that their learning becomes linked to their life outside the school.

Spirited participation in seminars, symposiums, discussions, publications, dramatics, public speaking and other activities that enhance concentration and classroom learning, enable students to acquire learning skills required for an overall intellectual, psychological and social growth.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of our curriculum is to develop the understanding, knowledge and skills of each student so that they are able to meet the challenges that lie ahead of them in a rapidly changing and competitive world.

Skill areas developed
Linguistic: to develop students’ communication skills and increase their command of language. This is developed through English (Language and Literature) and at least two additional languages (Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Mahrati and Arabic).

Mathematical: to teach students how to calculate and appreciate relationships in number and space as well as to think logically and express themselves clearly. This is developed through Mathematics.

Scientific: to develop students’ scientific skills, knowledge and understanding. This is developed through Science

Technological: to teach students a range of technological skills including up-to-date applications of IT, to develop, plan and communicate ideas and to produce and evaluate good quality products. This is developed through IT and Computer science.

Human and social: to teach students about people and their interaction with the environment and how human action has influenced events and conditions. This is developed through Social studies

Physical: to teach the basic principles of fitness and health and to develop students’ physical control and coordination. This is developed through Games and Physical Education.

Creative: to develop students’ aesthetic and creative skills. This is developed through Art, Drama and Music

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development: to develop students’ self-knowledge, self-esteem and self -confidence so that they can distinguish right from wrong and respect the law as well as accept responsibility for their behavior, show initiative and understand how they can contribute to community life. This is developed through Islamic Studies and Moral Science.

Learning Skills

These are delivered through the curriculum as a whole. We aim to produce students who are:
• Creative thinkers
• Team Workers
• Effective participators
• Independent Enquirers
• Self-Managers

Students are also prepared for adult life by being actively encouraged to participate in a wide variety of experiences to further enhance their soft skills though community and charity work, public speaking as well as leadership roles.

Extra-curricular activities

Extra- curricular Activities go hand in hand with academics at our school so as to develop a wholesome personality rich in values, culture and tolerance, along with robust physical and mental capabilities.
A whole range of extra-curricular activities are provided in order to support the development of students’ skills. The rationale being:
To provide healthy extra-curricular activities so that students can have balanced development and performance in different aspects.

To cultivate students’ interest in various activities so as to bring their potential into full play.

To provide opportunities for students to organize activities and develop their leadership skills.

To raise students’ social awareness and promote the spirit of serving others.

To raise students’ sense of achievement and to foster a sense of belonging and responsibility to school and the community through extra- curricular activities.

Learning Support

We accept students with high levels of academic potential, regardless of any specific learning difficulty provided they are capable of fulfilling our high academic expectations.

However, some students have been diagnosed with dyslexia and similar conditions and some students need ad hoc support to overcome organizational problems.

These students receive learning support either through direct contact with the learning support department on a regular basis or indirectly with the learning support department liaising with subject teachers.

ADMISSIONS

Admission is open to children of all communities in the state of Qatar on the basis of merit and subject to availability of seats.

Following Documents have to be brought at the time of admission:

Original Birth Certificate (For Nursery, Preparatory, Class I & Class II).

Transfer Certificate (For Class II onwards) to be attested by Embassy(for students outside India) or Ministry of Education - from the Educational
Officer (For students from India)

Copy of Child's Health Card
Parents Passport Copies with Valid Resident Permit.

Child and Parent's Original Passport to be produced for Resident Permit Verification.

Copy of Report Card. (For Class II onwards) to be attested by Embassy(for students outside India) or Ministry of Education - from the Educational
Officer (For students from India)

For students seeking admission to class X, a copy of their CBSE registration card and original registration card(for verification purpose) also needs to be submitted at the time of admissions.

Please note :

The decision of the Principal / designate shall be final.
Age Limit: The child should have completed 3.6 years (ie 3 years and 6 months) as on 1st of April for Nursery(KG-I) and 5 years and 6 months for class I.
For Nursery & Prep child's preparedness for the specified grade is tested. In class I to V, a written test is conducted in English and Maths, VI to X written test is conducted in English, Maths and Science. All test are followed by interaction with the Principal