Trips & Excursions

Educational Trip to Craft Museum, Delhi

Realizing the importance of providing learning beyond the classroom, Dwarka International School organized an educational trip to Crafts Museum, Delhi, for the students of class V on Dec 14, 2023. The primary purpose was to develop a sense of appreciation in the students for the rich craft and cultural heritage of India.
Children were charmed to see the exquisite display of carvings and craft. The museum gave the students a soothing village feel amidst the hustle bustle of city life. From thatched roofs to semi-kuccha huts, splendid paintings to relaxing courtyards, the museum brings to life the awe-inspiring image of the Indian village.
The museum also showcased the rural and tribal handicrafts besides metalware, clay artifacts, toys, jewellery and textiles from all over the country. One of the chief attractions here was that the artisans demonstrated their skills on the spot to the visitors. Students got an opportunity to witness the workmanship of the talented craftsmen.
It was indeed a fruitful learning experience for the students as they not only had a gala time but also explored the rich cultural heritage of India.

๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐•๐ˆ & ๐•๐ˆ๐ˆ

Dwarka International School had organised an educational trip to National Bal Bhawan, Delhi, on November 30, 2023, for the students of Classes VI and VII. National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, headquartered at ITO, New Delhi, that aims at enhancing the creative potential of children by providing them with various opportunities and a common platform to interact, experiment, create, and perform. It offers a barrier-free environment with immense possibilities for innovation without any stress or strain and elevates the creative potential of students by allowing them to explore various activities. In an attempt to offer this adventurous learning experience to our students, our school organised this trip where the students visited an aquarium, a recreational park, an astronomical adventure gallery, and a museum that displayed diverse aspects of Indian tradition and history through miniature models. It was an amazing learning experience for the students, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

๐„๐ƒ๐”๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“ ๐“๐Ž ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐‘๐€๐…๐“๐’ ๐Œ๐”๐’๐„๐”๐Œ โ€“ ๐‚๐‹๐€๐’๐’ ๐ˆ๐•

โ€œHandicrafts are the tradition of India.โ€
Focussing on the importance of learning beyond the classroom, Dwarka International School organized an educational trip to National Crafts Museum, Delhi, for the students of Class IV on November 29 and November 30, 2023. The primary purpose of this educational trip was to experience the essence and craftsmanship associated with the indigenous crafts of India.
The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum is also known as the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy. This museum celebrates the diverse and rich craft history of India. The museum has a collection of more than 33,000 specimens of various indigenous crafts which were collected over a span of 60 years. Crafts from several states such as Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, etc. are displayed in the museum. An array of Indian textiles is being displayed in the museum. Students were fascinated by the ancient artefacts on display and the unique glimpse offered by all the objects and paintings, into the culture and heritage of India.
On the whole, the trips was uniquely an educational experience for the students and offered them a glimpse into the world of historical India and its impact on the present.

๐†๐”๐‘๐”๐ƒ๐–๐€๐‘๐€ ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“

The tiny tots of Dwarka International School visited Gurudwara on October 27, 2023. The visit was a wonderful opportunity for our young learners to explore and understand the significance of Gurudwara. The tiny tots were very excited about this new experience. They paid their due respect to the holy book-Guru Granth Sahib and observed a prayer session and melodious kirtan. Thereafter, they were served with Langar and kada prashad. A short and pious journey ended with a smile and sense of calmness on the little munchkins.

๐™‘๐™„๐™Ž๐™„๐™ ๐™๐™Š Gurudwara – ๐˜พ๐™‡๐˜ผ๐™Ž๐™Ž ๐™„ & ๐™„๐™„

The school organized a visit to the Gurudwara at Dwarka for the students of class I and II on October 25th and 26th , 2023. The ambience was peaceful. Students were explained the significance of Gurupurab. The tiny tots were very excited about this new experience. They followed the procedure and accordingly covered their heads, washed their hands and feet before entering the Gurudwara. They paid their due respect to the holy book โ€“โ€˜Guru Granth Sahibโ€™ , said a small prayer and also relished โ€˜Kada Prasadโ€™ . Students were also taken to the โ€˜langar hallโ€™ and the community kitchen where food is cooked and served without any discrimination. Theย  tripย  renderedย  a spiritual experience to the students.

๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐•๐ˆ – ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐˜๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ

We, at Dwarka International School, believe that when in classrooms, students surely learn new ideas, new things, and new concepts each day, but it is actually outside the classroom where children get to truly explore and earn new experiences. As the Chinese philosopher and teacher, Confucius had famously said, โ€œI hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.โ€ The idea of educational trips is based on the concept of experiential learning, and hereโ€™s how we believe such excursions can be beneficial to the overall growth of young minds.
On 4th and 5th October, 2023 Dwarka International School had organized an educational trip for class VI students to Yakult factory. Probiotic drinks have gained popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. Studies have shown that consuming probiotics may help to boost the immune system, improve digestion, and even reduce the risk of certain diseases. Our students enjoyed the demonstration provided by the factory in the production of probiotic drinks and they learnt about the great health benefits of consuming probiotic drinks.

EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO NATIONAL CRAFTS MUSEUM โ€“ CLASS VII

โ€œHandicrafts are not just Crafts; they are our Heritage.โ€
Focusing on the importance of learning beyond the classroom, Dwarka International School organized an educational trip to National Crafts Museum, Delhi, for the students of Class VII on September 27 and September 29, 2023. The primary purpose of this educational trip was to develop a sense of appreciation in the students for the rich craft and cultural heritage of India.
The National Crafts Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest crafts museums in India, which is run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. All the students were delighted by the incredible display of carvings, crafts and the textile specimens. It was a museum where crafts come alive. The museum was a storehouse for the knowledge of our disappearing traditions, their preservation, revival, reproduction and development.
The Textile Gallery hosted an extensive collection of traditional Indian textiles, which covered the vast range of handwork and handcrafted techniques found through India.
There, the students visited different galleries. The Village Complex Gallery provided an awe-inspiring image of Indian villages. Students enjoyed village dwellings, courtyards, shrines- from different parts of India, built in facsimile with skills and materials of the respective regions. The Cultic Craft Gallery featured sculptures, paintings, textiles and other objects, associated with the rituals of various religions in India. The museum also showcased the rural and tribal handicrafts besides metalware, clay artifacts, toys, jewellery and textiles from all over the country. One of the chief attractions here was that the artisans demonstrated their skills on the spot to the visitors. Students enjoyed the live performance of a classical dance also. It was indeed a fruitful learning experience for the students as they explored the rich cultural heritage of India.

CLASS VIII GANDHI SMRITI VISIT

Dwarka International School organized an educational trip to Gandhi Smriti Museum for the students of class VIII on 29th September, 2023. Students were keen to learn the historical events surrounding Gandhijiโ€™s life. They saw various art models showcasing the life of Gandhiji in addition to a remarkable documentary based on him. The experience not only managed to pique their curiosity but also rekindled their love for the nationโ€™s beloved โ€˜BAPUโ€™.

๐™‘๐™„๐™Ž๐™„๐™ ๐™๐™Š ๐˜ผ ๐™‹๐™Š๐™Ž๐™ ๐™Š๐™๐™๐™„๐˜พ๐™€

Excursions are informative trips that expand the horizons of learning and push it beyond the confines of the textbook and the classrooms. The students of kindergarten at Dwarka International School got one such wonderful opportunity to to visit the nearby local Post Office.
The children were excited to see how letters were stamped, sorted and put into different pigeon holes as per the area they had to be delivered. The children were taken around to see various counters catering to the public. It was an informative educational trip for the children to see how a post office functions as a mode of communication.
The children gladly posted letters in the letter box and were happy to meet the postman and see his shelf loaded with letters. In todayโ€™s modern world, where emails and other technologically advanced mediums are preferred over this ancient mode of communication, the students were able to rekindle a newfound love for the art of letter writing. As an educative and fun filled trip, it left a long lasting impression on the young minds.

VISIT TO ISKCON TEMPLE – CLASS I & II

On the occasion of Janmashtmi, the school organised a visit to the ISKCON temple, Dwarka for the students of class I and II on September 4, 2023. The ambience was peaceful and amidst chanting of mantra ‘Hare Rama….Hare Krishna’. Students were told about Lord Krishna and the temple. They were encouraged to sing and dance on the chants of โ€˜Hare Rama Hare Krishnaโ€™. The trip rendered a spiritual experience to the students.

Studentsโ€™ Day Out- A Trip to PVR Vikaspuri

It was a day out for class XI and XII students of Dwarka International School as they watched the movie โ€˜Transformerโ€™ at PVR Vikaspuri. The students were glued to the big screen as they witnessed robotic stunts and aerobatics. The brilliant execution of storyline, robotics and the theory of space universe appealed to the students. A sumptuous refreshment of popcorns, Pepsi, a pack of peanuts and a ready to eat microwave popcorn packet was served to the students which they relished. It was a cherished experience for the students and will be etched in their hearts forever.

KINDERGARTEN VISIT TO FIRE STATION

โ€œReal life experiences leave memorable effect on childโ€™s little mindsโ€.
Field trips provide students experiential learning opportunities by connecting classroom learning to the real world. To make their learning experiences more realistic, DISians visited to fire station on August 17, 2023. The objective was to enhance visual learning and crisis handling abilities among children; to make children aware about the use of fire brigade and how fire man helps people. Firefighters introduced different equipment used during emergencies, as well as made the children understand about how to contact fire authorities during an emergency. Children were also told that when they hear the siren of fire brigade, they should give the way so that it can reach the people in need, as fast as it can. At the fire station, students were exposed to different techniques to extinguish the fire. Students gained knowledge about different types of fire extinguishers. Firefighters demonstrated different water hoses used for firefighting. Different parts of the fire engine were shown. This informative visit helped to increase the awareness and importance of fire fighters in our life. It was indeed an immense learning and fun experience for our students.

VISIT #TO #A #POST OFFICE

Ever since the invention of the โ€˜Chipโ€™, digitalization has given wings to communication. Nevertheless, the role of Postal services cannot be ignored.
Dwarka International School organized an educational excursion to the Post Office for Classes I and II. The children were excited to see how letters are stamped, sorted and put into different pigeon holes as per the area they have to be delivered. The children were taken around to see various counters catering to the public. It was a wonderful learning experience for the children to see how a post office functions as a means of communication. They were happy to meet the postman and see his shelf with loads of letters.
The trip was full of fun and excitement and a great learning experience about the post office in todayโ€™s time of e-mails. As an educative and fun-filled trip, it has left a lasting impression on the young minds.

๐๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐’๐“๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“ – ๐‚๐‹๐€๐’๐’ ๐ˆ๐— & ๐—๐ˆ

# Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav โ€œCampaigns under the theme of unityโ€

Under an initiative called โ€œknow your policeโ€ DIS organized a visit of class IX and XI students to the local police station of sector 17 Dwarka. The main aim of the visit was to enhance the understanding and knowledge of student about the police, their functioning and challenges. The SHO and his team welcomed the students whole heartedly and explained them the functioning of police station. Police personal took students to record room, FIR room and Reader room. It was a good interactive session and student learnt a lot.

โ˜…ๅฝก[แด‡แด…แดœแด„แด€แด›ษชแดษดแด€สŸ แด›ส€ษชแด˜ แด›แด แด„ส€แด€๊œฐแด› แดแดœ๊œฑแด‡แดœแด]ๅฝกโ˜…

Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment. -Dr. Maria Montessori
Realizing the importance of providing learning beyond the classroom, Dwarka International School organized an educational trip to Crafts Museum, Delhi, for the students of class III on Aug 8-Aug 9, 2023. The primary purpose was to develop a sense of appreciation in the students for the rich craft and cultural heritage of India.
Children were charmed to see the exquisite display of carvings and craft. The museum gave the students a soothing village feel amidst the hustle bustle of city life. From thatched roofs to semi-kuccha huts, splendid paintings to relaxing courtyards,the museum brings to life the awe-inspiring image of the Indian village.
The museum also showcased the rural and tribal handicrafts besides metalware,clay artifacts,toys,jewellery and textiles from all over the country. One of the chief attractions here was that the artisans demonstrated their skills on the spot to the visitors.Students got an opportunity to witness the workmanship of the talented craftsmen.
It was indeed a fruitful learning experience for the students as they not only had a gala time but also explored the rich cultural heritage of India.

Visit to Indian Parliament

DWARKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL has organized an educational trip on 4th August 2023 for the students of class IX to Indian Parliament. Ms. Sulekha Khanna and Ms. Varsha accompanied the students to the parliament. The enriching experience was filled with inquisition and knowledge for the students. The students got a chance to visit the chambers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Central Hall of the Parliament and also the Parliamentary Museum. This trip was conducted to help the students learn more about the working of the Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. The students were given a brief on the historical background of the parliament. They were explained about the internal working of the parliament. They saw many galleries on the first floor of the house. Students got the opportunity to sit in the public gallery. Students not only got the chance to see the proceedings of Lok Sabha but they also got the opportunity to see the renowned leaders of our country like- our honorable defense minister Rajnath Singh, Dr S. Jaishankar, Mr. Nitin Gadkari etc. Honorable Sh. Parvesh Sahib Singh met the students and answered the questions put up by the students. Students got enlightened about the different issues and role of opposition in the Indian democracy. The students had a great learning experience.

VISIT TO GANDHI SMRITI MUSEUM

Dwarka International School organised an educational trip to Gandhi Smriti Museum for the students of classes VI & VII on 3rd August, 2023. Students were keen to learn the historical events surrounding Gandhijiโ€™s life. They saw various art models showcasing the life Of Gandhiji in addition to a remarkable documentary based on him. The experience not only managed to pique their curiosity but also rekindled their love for the nationโ€™s beloved โ€˜BAPUโ€™.

# Celebration of Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam coinciding with 3rd anniversary of NEP 2020

The second Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 29th July 2023, coinciding with the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP). The two-day event held at ITPO, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, aimed to celebrate the progress made since the implementation of the NEP and foster a collaborative spirit among educators to shape the future of education in India. It was organized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
On the second day of the event, 30th July 2023, Dwarka International School organized a special visit for its teachers, students, and parents to gain insights into the implementation of the NEP 2020. The visit aimed to create awareness about the policy’s key objectives and reforms, and its potential impact on the Indian education system.
The teachers were able to engage in discussions with education experts and officials to understand the practical aspects of integrating the NEP’s provisions into the school curriculum.
Another very attractive element of the celebrations was multimedia exhibition showcasing the best initiatives from the world of school and higher education and the skill ecosystem. Two hundred multimedia stalls were set up by institutions and organization under education and skill landscape, industry, and key stakeholders.
The event helped to foster a collaborative spirit among educators, encouraging them to play an active role in shaping the future of education in the country.

๐Œ๐Ž๐•๐ˆ๐„ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐‚๐‹๐€๐’๐’ ๐™“

Dwarka International School organized a Movie Show for students of Class X on 24th July 2023. Students, accompanied by their teachers, were taken to Cinepolis Janak Puri where they watched the movie โ€˜Fast Xโ€™. All were enthralled by the movie and were thoroughly entertained by it. They all expressed their heartfelt gratitude to school for organising the movie excursion and giving them a fun-filled day with cherished memories.

EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO NATIONAL MUSEUM, NEW DELHI

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action”.
DWARKA International school conducted a visit to the National Museum on 21 July ,2023 to promote holistic learning and knowledge of our varied cultural heritage in students of class XI.
The students were taken on a tour of various galleries by a guide such as the gallery of Harappan Civilization , the Early Medieval Art, the Late Medieval Art and others showcasing Indian miniature paintings , sculptures, jewellery , coins and statues of Buddha. Students showed keen interest in learning about ancient tools and weapons. The excursion was quite fascinating and enriching for the students . It provided an excellent opportunity to
students to explore different sections of the Indian history.

Visit to Airforce Museum

Amazing Adventure at the Air Force Museum by tiny tots of Dwarka International School on 20th July, 2023.
Our enthusiastic kindergarten students embarked on a thrilling educational journey to the Air Force Museum. Their eyes sparkled with wonder as they explored the rich history of aviation and witnessed the incredible feats of the brave men and women who have served in the Air Force. Interactive displays captivated their attention as they got hands-on experience in learning. It was wonderful to witness their curiosity and eagerness to learn as they asked insightful questions and absorbed new knowledge. Overall, it was a day filled with inspiration, discovery & a sense of patriotism that will remain with them for years to come.

๐Œ๐Ž๐•๐ˆ๐„ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐‚๐‹๐€๐’๐’ ๐•๐ˆ๐ˆ๐ˆ

Dwarka International School organized a Movie Show for students of Class VIII on 19th July 2023. Students, accompanied by their teachers, were taken to Cinepolis Janak Puri where they watched the movie โ€˜Fast Xโ€™. All were enthralled by the movie and were thoroughly entertained by it. They all expressed their heartfelt gratitude to school for organising the movie excursion and giving them a fun-filled day with cherished memories.

TRIP TO RELIANCE MART

โ€œTo acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.โ€
Field trips play an important role in learning. They link the classroom experience with the outside world and in doing so, they drastically improve the process of learning.
In order to improve hands on learning, students of classes I and II went on a field trip to Reliance Mart .Children saw a wide variety of food and goods which help them to follow healthy habits on a day to day basis.
Students identified healthy and unhealthy food very enthusiastically. They exclaimed confidently that chocolates, ice cream, cakes, chips etc. are unhealthy although they surely were more excited while exploring the junk food zone. They were also curious to see the frozen food section and explored the meat zone . Their observations were not restricted to food alone. They also pointed out regular household items that were familiar to them.
This educational, interactive experience is sure to leave a lasting impression on the students.

๐€๐ ๐„๐ƒ๐”๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐„๐—๐‚๐”๐‘๐’๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐Œ๐”๐’๐„๐”๐Œ

The students of Class 12th of Dwarka International School had an exciting opportunity to visit the national museum on 13th July, 2023, Thursday.
The students saw key holdings as well as other artifacts of the museum. The key holdings included the dancing girl(sculpture), ivory carved Dashavatra, ivory tusk depicting Buddhaโ€™s life stories, Jade collections and Akota bronzes alongside stone and clay artifacts, Furthermore, the students also visited the numismatics department where they saw procedures and evolution of coins of different Dynasties. Students also visited other departments of the museum like pre-historic archelogy, manuscripts and epigraphy, paintings, decorative arts, jewelry, anthropology, central Asian antiquities and Pre-Colombian art and were exhilarated to see such beautiful and ancient carvings and artifacts. It was indeed a wonderful experience exploring different sections of the Indian history.

Learning should be joyful and full of excitement ……Class I & II Trip to Air Force Museum

We at Dwarka international school believe in imparting education beyond classroom. Our endeavour is to give wings to the children so that they experiment and explore. To give a practical feel to students of classes 1 and 2, an excursion trip was planned on 4th May to Indian Air Force Museum located in Palam, Delhi. Students were amazed to see the variety of aircrafts, weapons and equipments that were displayed in the museum. They were thrilled to touch and see these planes and were curious to know how the controls were operated. Apart from the planes, the museum also exhibited uniforms, medals and photographs of brave soldiers who have served the Indian Air force. Overall, it was an excellent field trip and students learnt a lot. The trip was a great way to inspire them and spark their curiosity about aviation and defence forces.

Little ones of kindergarten were taken to Iskcon temple on April 19,2023. They chanted & danced to the holy tune: – Hare Rama Hare Krishna with great zeal & enthusiasm. The priest at the temple narrated the story of the birth of Lord Krishna following which they did a parikrama of the holy temple. It was a very blissful experience for the tiny tots.

๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐— ๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—› ๐—™๐—”๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ฆ

Happy times come and go, but their memories stay forever. Picnic, a popular activity for the students, provides a relaxed environment and also rejuvenates them. The school picnic has always been the most awaited day of the year for students and teachers as it help to strengthen the bond between them. Dwarka International School, organised a picnic to Rangmanch Farms (Gurugram) for the students of classes IV to VIII. The school buses, packed with students and teachers, headed for the venue. The students kept singing enroute in the bus. Students were extremely thrilled to see the rides and adventure activities on the farm and actively participated in all of them. The dance floor was one place where they thoroughly enjoyed displaying their talent. The students enjoyed the appetizing breakfast, lunch and snacks that were served to them throughout the day. Everyone had a great time. Teachers clicked pictures of the students having a gala time at the picnic. Children expressed their desire to visit the place again. Indeed, it was a great day for one and all.

## ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“ ๐“๐Ž ๐‚๐‡๐„๐Œ๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐˜ ๐…๐€๐ˆ๐‘

Our school has organized an educational trip to Shiv Nadar University . Our science scholars along with Chemistry faculty Ms. Sulekha Khanna & Mr. Akash have participated in an outreach programme, โ€œChemistry fair 2023โ€ organized by Department of Chemistry Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence (SNIoE) on 10/02/2023 to engage our young minds to understand their perception towards chemistry through live demonstrations & experiments beyond classroom teaching. Every child has shown great enthusiasm towards the programme, Emerge as winner of inter-school quiz competition & brought laurels to the school.

โ€œNo one is rich enough to do without a neighbour.โ€

Students of classes 1 and 2 of Dwarka International school were taken for a visit to a near by Fire station in order to make them understand the importance of neighbourhood places.ย  They were briefed by the Fire officer on how to contact the fire authorities in case of an emergency by dialing 101.ย  Children were also educated on the ways that can be used for dousing the fire i.e, covering the area with blanket or putting sand over the affected area etc.ย  A demonstration drill was also conducted to explain the whole process of fire elimination.ย  Later students were made to visit the vehicles firemen use during the state of emergency.ย  They were excited to visit the fire station and see how a firefighter fights against raging fire and saves our lives.ย  The excitement and involvement was palable all through the visit and it left an indelible mark on children mind.

Visit to Nehru planetarium

On November 18th, 2019, ten students of Class VIII had an interactive story session on โ€œSun And Eclipseโ€ in Nehru Planetarium.
Under the supervision of Director Maโ€™am โ€“ Dr. Ratnashri and renowned Storyteller Ms. Seema Wahi Mukharjee and her team, the students had the scientific understanding of the topic with the presentation of folk tales and various myths associated with this science.

VISIT TO NEHRU PLANETARIUM

 

No doubt star-gazing is an exhilarating experience. The mesmerising beauty of the night sky has always been a source of inspiration for story tellers, poets, philosophers and scientists.
Keeping this in mind, We enrolled a group of students of class VIII to participate in a workshop at the Nehru Planetarium on 24TH April 2019. We departed from School at 8.00 a.m. and reached our destination by 9.20. 20 students from our School participated in this workshop accompanied by Ms. SULEKHA KHANNA.
We walked through the gallery filled with interesting models on display. There were models of stars, constellations and the solar system. There on we settled in the hall for a show. There were students from other schools present too. Before the show started, the director of the Planetarium, Dr. N. Ratnashree briefed us about what we were going to see.
The show began at around 9.40 a.m. We were told about many stars which are visible to the naked eye, such as Sirius, Dhruv Tara etc. However we are not able to see them because of the rising levels of light pollution in big cities such as Delhi. We were also told that counting the number of visible stars can estimate the level of light pollution in the city! Various constellations such as Orion, Ursa Major, Scorpious, Cassiopeia, Ursa Minor, Taurus, Gemini, Aries etc. were talked about during the workshop. It was very informative. The show ended at around 11.30 a.m. We were then engaged in a brief discussion & experimentations about the different stars and constellations that we had learned about.

Eco Adventure Camp (Classes I-VIII)

School organized a picnic to Eco Adventure Camp on 23rd February, 2019 for classes I-VIII. The camp saw an overwhelming participation. The students were amazed to see the huge range of physical activities like wall climbing, balancing beam, rope bridge, tunnel crossing, commando crawl etc. They also enjoyed other fun activities like the tractor ride, camel cart ride, magic show etc.It was delightful to see all the children cheering for their classmates, motivating and encouraging them to complete each activity. The students also enjoyed themselves immensely on the dance floor dancing to the tunes of the DJ. It was heartening to see them full of energy. Indeed it was a great day.

VISIT TO ARAVALI BIO DIVERSITY PARK

A field trip was organized by The Eco Club of Dwarka International School for the students to the Aravali Biodiversity Park on 2nd Feb.2019.Eco club coordinator Ms. Sulekha Khanna along with the students of class IX visited the site.The Aravali Biodiversity Park is located in Gurugram Haryana, India. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation. The park includes a number of trails and a native plant nursery and interpretive displays at the entrance .Overall a fruitful visit.

VISIT TO POST OFFICE BY CLASS I AND II

An educational trip was organized to the post office for class I and II. Children enjoyed the visit and came to know about different postal services like sending parcels , speed post etc. They are aware that they can buy stamps , postcards and envelops etc from post office and also the postman in post office delivers letters to our houses.

Educational Visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park

A field trip was organised by The Eco Club of Dwarka International School for the students to the Yamuna Biodiversity Park on 3rd Feb. 2018. The Yamuna Biodiversity Park is located in North Delhi and has attempted to recreate the original riverine ecosystem that River Yamuna is supposed to have in Delhi. The Field Trip began with introductory remarks about biodiversity conservation and the efforts being made at the Yamuna Biodiversity Park by the Park authorities. The students were shown several species of herbs and trees that were once found aplenty in Delhiโ€™s urban ecosystem, but have become considerably reduced in number in the city. A lot of animals like the blue bull, jackals, rabbit and snakes are found in this region. . They also learnt about the co-relation between the various organisms of the habitat. The trip was an amalgamation of pleasure and education for the students. The two wetlands served as sites of spotting waterfowl, including some migratory species of birds as well. The discussion around the migration of birds and ability of the Park to provide a habitat for them was a good learning experience for the students, as was the overall trip experience. Overall a fruitful visit.

TRIP TO KIDZANIA

Students of Classes LKG to VIII visited KidZania on 28 August 17. KidZania is an interactive indoor theme park that empowers, inspires & educates kids through real-life role-play activities. KidZania was a safe, unique place that provides an environment that empowers kids to explore, challenge themselves and open their minds to new experiences thereby stimulating creative thinking and boosting self-esteem and self-confidence levels.
KidZania has around 90 role play activities which is focusing on creativity, critical thinking, communication, confidence and collaboration. The content of these activities compliment school curriculum. It provides a realistic environment where kids put into practice the knowledge, skills & values they have acquired at school.
There was an exclusive Kindergarten activity area in which the children played games using educational toys, books and solved puzzles. RightZkeepers House is an activity area, where the kids created recipes, arranged cutlery, storytelling, enjoyed a puppet show, jumping on the inflated furniture and water bed. All the kids enjoyed in this area and these activities aided in the development of psychomotor, emotional and social skills of the little ones.
The kids had a real time experience in the following role play activities like Bank/ ATM, Hospital, House Finishes, Police Station, Supermarket, Music Studio, Dental Care Centre, Culinary Studio, Aviation Academy, Ice Candy Factory,Donut Shop, Pizza Chef, Biscuit / Cereal Factory, Burger Shop and many more activities which helped them to gain cognitive skills and team building. This life time experience will help them to face real life challenges. All the kids participated enthusiastically and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Class I & II – Golakdham Visit

The school organized a trip for the students of class I and II .They were glad to visit to the Gokuldham Temple on 4th August. Gokuldham Temple is also known as Krishna Temple. The tiny tots were made to worship the deities. The ambience was very peaceful. The childhood stories of Lord Krishna were also narrated to the children. The students enthusiastically participated in the kirtan and chanted the mantras of Lord Krishna . At the end students were served the parshad. It was a devotional and memorable visit which the students thoroughly enjoyed.

LKG Golakdham Visit

As a part of kindergarten activity, monthly local visits are organised. Since the theme of the month August is โ€œ Festivals and Celebrations โ€œ a local visit was arranged to Gokuldham Temple at Dwarka. The main aim of the visit was to give the tiny tots a spiritual experience. The children were taken a tour of the temple which was followed by a special arti and Prasad distribution. The story of Lord Sri Krishna was narrated to them, they were all exited to listen the story and enthusiastically participated in the activity. They all enjoyed the trip and gained knowledge about worship place and had a first hand experience of our traditions and values which they will cherish for their entire life.

DIS โ€“ A concerned institution not only just for its students but also for its staff members, gave a splendid surprise to everyone by arranging a day out for the entire DIS family. It was a very well spent day away from all the tensions and stress in OYSTERS APPU GHAR, GURUGRAM, and a much needed break for all the teachers to beat the scorching heat and to rejuvenate themselves.
The staff members gave a kick off start to the day. Teachers enjoyed each n every bit of the travelling time from the school premises to the venue while recalling their childhood days. Teachers reached there at 10:00 and the excitement could be seen on their faces. After taking the breakfast, all entered into the world of thrill and fun.
โ€˜The water ridesโ€™, โ€˜the lazy n busy riverโ€™, โ€˜wave poolsโ€™, โ€˜rain danceโ€™ and โ€˜the foodโ€™ etc. in Appu Ghar were fantastic and made everyone discover the child within them. The cheerful ambience, the fun, the thrill gave a superb experience and left an unforgettable impression.
All the teachers came back with a huge smile on their face and memories to cherish life long.

Visit to Parliament House

Dwarka International School organised an educational visit to Parliament House for the students of classes IX to XII on August 3, 2017. This visit was conducted with the efforts of the Councellor of Dwarka Ms. Nitika Sharma.
Students witnessed the working of the Lok Sabha where the session was going on in the house. Prominent ministers including our respected Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley proposed the bill.
After the session students got an opportunity to meet Mr. Piyush Goyal (Central Energy minister) in his office where students came up with the queries related to the working of the Government.
Students also met with the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his office. Students introduced themselves and had an interactive session with the Finance minister. Students were amazed to the see the whole procedure in the Parliament house and got to know about the functioning of the Parliament.
It was an informative visit where students learnt the actual routine of the sessions of the Parliament.Students liked the visit and had a great experience.