DPS Bopal School Brochure - CBSE Board

1. Delhi Public School - Bopal Near Bopal Railway Crossing, Bopal, Ahmedabad- 380 058 Phone: 079-68181300-304 Fax: 079-68181337 E-mail: dpsbopal@kalorex.org PROSPECTUS Afliation No. 430036 URL: www.dpsbopal-ahd.edu.in www.facebook.com/dpsbopal.ahmedabad

2. Shaping Glocal learners Our Motto: Service Before Self Mission: DPS-Bopal, Ahmedabad is committed to provide education that helps to develop children into balanced personalities, with sound values of love, kindness, devotion and service before self. Vision: ‘Lead, Care and Inspire…To bring out the best in each and every child.’ Philosophy Statement:Each and every Dipsite will grow up to be a well-balanced personality with internal and external values carrying forward the vision of the school. They will learn to respect, accept and embrace the differences across varied cultures. They will develop their potential by believing in themselves as capable individuals. They will learn to create, to lead, to love and live life fully. Kalorex Vision: ‘Shaping Glocal Learners’ with commitment to provide a safe & stimulating environment, to prepare competent, compassionate and creative thinkers in this rapidly changing world. About Us - Our Journey of transforming lives A premier English-medium school, Delhi Public School-Bopal is a member of the Delhi Public School Society, which has a prominent presence in India with 200 schools and others in the Middle East , UAE and Nepal. The society started its first school in 1948 and since then it has consistently given quality education aimed towards the overall development of every child. Affiliated to CBSE (Delhi), DPS-Bopal, a co-educational English-medium school is promoted by Calorx Education and Research Foundation, which is a non-profit organization registered under the Indian Trust Act. With an avowed purpose of imparting quality education aimed at the holistic development of its students, DPS-Bopal has made an indelible mark on the scene of education in terms of academic and co-curricular activities. Soaring Heights • Ranked amongst top 20 Co-ed Schools in India 2022-23 by EducationWorld. • Awarded the ‘Teaching-Learning Efficiency & Quality Leadership Award’ at India's Top Prestigious School Jury Awards 2022 powered by Education Today. • Swachh Vidhyalaya Puraskar 2021-22 at the district level, in the sub category, WATER. • School of Eminence Award for the year 2020-21 by EducationWorld.. • Ranked amongst Top 25 CBSE schools of India by Digital Learning Magazine 2021. • Global Innovative School Awards (GISA) Dubai 2019. • Ranked 2 in Ahmedabad; Ranked 2 in Gujarat; School Rank 61in India, Ranked 8 in India for Parameter Value for Money in EducationWorld. • Prof. G. P . Thakur School Excellence Award for ‘Valuable Services and Contributions to Promotion of School Psychology’ 2019-20. • International Acclaim (2019-20)– The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (USA) recognizes DPS-Bopal for being a valued partner towards Global Education. • Ranked 1 for Academic Excellence, Future Ready Infrastructure and Enrichment of Learning Experience in Sports and Cultural activities, Online and Social Presence and Goodwill, Legacy and Reputation in the city by Digital Learning for 2018-19. • Ranked 1 school in Ahmedabad in the year 2017, rankings by Digital Learning. Also ranked 1 for academic excellence and online presence, and ranked 1 for social footprints in the city. • Ranked 1 School in Ahmedabad in the year 2016, rankings by Digital Learning. Also ranked 1 for academic excellence and online presence, and ranked 2 for social footprints in the city. • First rank for the Best School in National Talent Search Examination 2016.

3. Quick Facts Diverse Learning The school follows a student-centred learning with the idea that teaching is completed when learning takes place. This is complemented by the Kalorex taxonomy. To maximise the teaching-learning process in the class, teachers become facilitators to make subjects interesting. Flipped classroom, Reciprocal teaching, De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats are a few examples which expose learners to enhance their critical problem-solving skills. Design Thinking has been included as a regular part of the curriculum. SMART class is a fillip to academic performance and the interactive environment favours better learning. With an access to the expansive world of online information, this is a top bet for absentees and a perfect option for students with varying IQs. Educators develop lessons that embrace multiple intelligences and engage students in songs, poems, skits, talk shows etc. Prerna centre for Special Education is a part of DPS-Bopal for students with special education needs. The school aims at differentiated as well as inclusive education catering to the need of ‘Each & Every’. We also offer three streams-Commerce, Humanities, Science with a total of 15 subjects. Ultra-modern teaching aids–multimedia, smart boards, innovative activities, NEP 2020, STEM and STEAM, Design Thinking, Competency Based Learning, VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) World and Pragmatic and Pedagogical Approach are some resources the school utilizes. Lesson plans that include 'Learning Experiences' (based on our proprietary 'Multiple Learning Experiences' framework), such as activities, worksheets, multimedia, games and simulations, and animations are designed to promote critical and creative thinking.  5600 students  300 teachers and administrative staff  250 support staff  11 acres campus  33000 sq m built up space  18000 sq m playground space thinking and USP  Aesthetically designed campus with student-friendly environment  Adaptive towards holistic development  Consistent and stellar results in grades X and XII Vocational Subjects offered in grade XI and XII. 1. Marketing 2. Banking 3. Business Administration 4. Information Technology 5. Mass Media Studies Personalised Learning Programme- for the need-based students. Every child is given an opportunity to excel, and carrying this philosophy forward, we offer a myriad of avenues to each child to develop, discover and nurture his/her talents. Avenues of leadership are open to senior school students through the positions of Head Boy, Head Girl, Prefects of different Houses and Directors of Clubs. The school has specialized coaching for Athletics, Basketball, Cricket ,Football, Handball, Volleyball, Skating and Judo. School Schlolarships for excellent performance in academics, sports and extracurricular activities to motivate and reward deserving candidates across the school. Pratibha Gaurav Divas is celebrated by conferring awards on them for their achievements. Super 50 programme provides a conducive environment to the academically oriented in a focused and motivational approach for high achievers enabling them to enhance their performance. International School Accredition process ensures collaborations with schools abroad. Accelerated Learning Programme for IIT aspirants in collusion with a leading training centre.

4. Kaleidoscope.. Creating sanguine interest in varied activities for individuals who are contributors to the society and the country at large is the key to success. Interests and talents are discovered and nurtured specifically designed to cultivate skills which will serve students well in life. Co-curricular considered to be very important for the all-round development of young boys and girls. These experiences and activities outside the classroom help them work in teams, take initiative, showcase leadership skills, improve interpersonal, communicative and other life skills that are directly related to their overall development. DPS Bopal is unique co-curricular activities for the students. through events Activities are in choosing Infrastructure - Smart Spaces... Our special programmes consist of: Sports: Basketball, Handball, Judo, Skating, Table Tennis, Volleyball and mind sports like Chess, Scrabble etc Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Needle Work, Lippan Art, Collage etc Peforming Arts: Hindustani Light Vocal & Western Vocal, Choirs, Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Flute, Harmonium, Tabla, Classical Dance etc. Language Arts: Debate, Public Speaking, Elocution, Spelling Bee, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Poster Collage, Hand Written Magazine, Leaflet. Community Service:Ek Mutthi Anaaj, Pasti Ki Masti, Vocal for Local, Daan Utsav, Wish Tree etc Athletics, Cricket, Badminton, Football, The school is deeply committed to maintaining a cheerful, safe and secure environment, so that each Dipsite truly begins to consider the school as a 'second home'. We are a Green School with an objective to instil the value of responsibility and duty towards Mother Earth. We encourage sustainable practices, rain water harvesting and using solar power. Origami, A glimpse • Abhivyakti- Multi-purpose hall, capacity 750 people • Activity Rooms- Art and Craft, Dance and Music • Amphitheater- capacity 400 people • Audio Visual Room • Infirmary with a full time doctor and 3 nurses • Kridangan- 200m International banked track Skating Velodrome, 9m high artificial Rock Climbing wall, Basketball courts, Cricket practice pitch, Long Jump pit, Judo, Chess and Table Tennis facilities • Labs- Computer, Robotics, Math, Language, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology • Libraries- S.R. Ranganathan Library and Reader’s Den with 26,500 books • Atal Tinkering Lab • Pre-primary Labs- Tab lab and Montessori lab Extempore, Making, Word

5. Beyond the Curriculum Mental Health and Wellbeing Mental health is essential for leading a happy life and it is as essential as physical health. It helps us to live our lives by encompassing our emotional, psychological, and sociological well-being. Normalizing the conversation about mental health empowers people to talk and get the guidance they need. Delhi Public School-Bopal, Ahmedabad has shown a commitment to embedding international awareness and understanding within their classes and school. We encourage this by completing collaborative, curriculum-based work with a number of international partner schools in Nepal, Dubai, Singapore and Australia for augmented global interconnectivity and cross-cultural competency beyond the curriculum and Career Counselling Cell. The school has collaborated with Burnside State High School, Queensland as a ‘Sister School'. Every year there is an exchange program between DPS-Bopal and BSHS on various topics especially related to Sustainable Development Goals. International Student Cell has been created to facilitate informed decisions by students about their choices in education in other countries. Universities from different countries are invited to provide detailed information through face-to-face interactions. Internship Programme is designed to provide hands-on experience to the students leading to a realistic assessment of the job environment, further guiding them towards making appropriate career choices. Career Counselling Cell has been introduced to provide interactions with professionals in the field in which students exhibit aptitude and inclination to enable students to implement the most appropriate decisions. Building on a strong foundation students reach the pinnacle in myriad fields. They enter leading universities and are employed in leading organisations all over the globe not only because of their academic excellence but also their holistic development. The Counselling Cell under qualified and experienced counsellors, aims at strengthening the child's wellbeing. We at DPS-Bopal aid the students to counter stress, overcome complex situations and challenges of adoloscence. The students can walk up to the counsellor for a heart-to-heart talk and this has proved very helpful. Personalized Counselling: The Counsellor, available on all school days helps students from all grades when referred to by teachers or parents. This one-to-one interaction between the student and counsellor helps in improving confidence, resolving adjustment issues and finding the best solution. The counselling team not only helps the students but also guides and supports parents to equip them to take care of their children. Group Counselling: Equipping children with life skills is one of the most essential tasks. Programmes, Seminars, Webinars and Group Discussions are held on sensitive issues like Peer Pressure, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Gender Equality to create a strong awareness among the pupils. Group counselling helps in gaining multiple perspectives around an issue and improves communication skills.

6. Laudible Accomplishments Priyanshu Naik was the City topper with 99.6% in class X for 2021-22 Success is all about possessing the right mindset. Keeping with the maxim of “what we learn with pleasure, we never forget”, DPS-Bopal caters to motivated learning. The school and parents collaboratively guide the child to choose the right path to success. Prachi Jindal was the State topper with 99.8% in class X for 2019-20. Akshat jain won Kalpana Chawla National Scholar Award AIR 2 and a trip to NASA. He also won a trip to Russia for being amongst the top 12 in the National SOF Innovation Challenge conducted by NSO in 2018. Bharat Khandelwal topped the JEE at State Level and secured an AIR 5 in 2014-15. Class X AISSE 2022 Shreyansh Nagori won Rs 2 lakhs at the All India Online Quiz by Tata Sky in 2014. Avg.Agg. Marks 84.61 Students Appeared 451 Overall Highest Agg. Marks 99.60% Total Agg. Marks 190788 Overall Overall Class XII AISSCE 2022 Smeet Madlani won Rs 6.4 lakhs at the school round of Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2013. Stream Name Marks Percentage Science Commerce Humanities Performance Profile Stream Prachi Jindal Subham Garg Nandana Nair 491/500 488/500 486/500 98.20% 97.60% 97.20% Kunal Agarwal achieved AIR 20 in JEE in 2012-13. Avg.Agg. Marks 83.89 83.30 84.11 84.93 Students Appeared 388 193 111 84 Overall Highest Agg. Marks 98.20% Total Agg. Marks 162737 80381 46683 35673 Overall Science Commerce Humanities 98.20% 97.60% 97.20% Aishwarya Majmudar won Amul Star Voice of India, 2008.

7. Honours...

8. I am Chirag Shrimali, an alumnus of Delhi Public School-Bopal, Ahmedabad, batch of 2019-20. I have procured an undergraduate degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management University,U.K. DPS has helped me to nurture my passion by participating in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, enhancing my communication, time management, leadership, organisation, teamwork and several other skills. I am a committee member of the student society at my university. Working part-time at a café (formerly) and at a reception desk (currently) has helped me become more independent and hone my skill set. Be future ready with DPS- Bopal from Oxford Brookes The school takes pride in its accomplished alumni who hold a respectable position and profile in society. Our students have excelled in a plethora of fields like Data Science Analy- sis, Information Technology and Research, Aviation Industry , Medicine and Bio-Technology, Engineering, Real Estate, Stockbroking, Business and Financial Analysis, Legal and Judicial Services, Theatre and Film Production, Event Management, Fashion and Design, and Performing Arts. I am Subhashree Krishnamoorthi, an alumna of DPS 2013 Batch (Science). I completed my Masters in Wireless Communication from California State University - Long Beach. I am currently working as a Network Engineer at Samsung Electronics America, Texas. During my Masters’ I wanted to contribute towards the exploration of Cellular Technologies. I have been a part of this school from 2001-2013 and always value the importance of education I received at DPS. I am Shubhranshu Dutta, an alumnus of the 2017 humanities batch and was also the Head Boy of the school. I then pursued my undergraduate degree from the University of Warwick, in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. I am currently working as a Strategy Finance Consultant at Deloitte, in their London office. Previously, I was working with the world’s leading aerospace and defence company, BAE Systems. I credit my success to DPS and believe that I was carved into the individual that I am today, due to the exposure provided by the school. I, Ishankaur Khalsa, alumna of the 2017 Human- ities Batch completed my Bachelors degree in Politi- cal Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University in 2020. Post which, I worked as a political consultant with Mr. Prashant Kishor at the Indian Political Action Committee helping vision- ary, progressive, political leaders design citizen-cen- tric agendas. I have a Masters degree in Public Policy from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai and currently pursuing a second Masters degree in International and Development Studies from the Graduate Institute, Geneva as a Hans Wilsdorf Scholar on a full scholarship from the Rolex Foundation. I am Dipeet, currently a Commercial Airline Pilot flying the Boeing 767-300F, from the UK. I did my Pilot Training from Oxford Aviation Academy following my childhood passion and later I held a University Degree in Airline Operations with a 1st Class Honours. I have worked with a wide range of airlines from low-cost carriers to charter to even flag carriers like British Airways and also have worked as a Pilot Mentor. I am a Chair Member of a famous UK Aviation Charity, and have worked in the Management department of an Airline. I have also received an award from HRH Prince Philip of the UK for my contribution towards helping others. My journey couldn’t have been possible had I not been exposed to the wealth of knowledge from the teachers at DPS in my early days. I am greatly indebted to this school in helping me nuture my dreams. I wish to contribute towards sustainable, more inclusive, politically and economically viable models of development that can empower more and more citizens to serve as active agents of positive change.