Manju Sharma, Principal
DPS Bangalore, South

Pedagogy – We have Inter- DPS Bangalore workshops held regularly for teachers to discuss their teaching methodologies and implement the most effective teaching practices. We also have regular in house workshops wherein teachers share what they learnt and experienced in the workshops organized by various educational agencies
Infrastructure – The Smart class, Math labs for the primary and senior school, three swimming pools, CCTV network for the entire school. Teachers’
Training – The DPS society organizes workshops on a periodically for which teachers are sent to Delhi on a rotational basis.
Technology – The Smart class is an integral part of our curriculum. We were in fact one of the first schools in Bangalore to have introduced the Smart class in our system of education.
Sports – We have won many accolades in the fields of cricket, badminton, basket ball, table tennis, athletics, swimming and skating. Our children are among the top ranks in the above mentioned sporting arenas.

ICT provides a renewed vigour and satisfies the curiosity of a child’s mind

We believe in liberating the minds of students

Pedagogy – We have taken initiatives to take learning beyond the confines of four walls of a classroom. Our Robotics Club allows students to explore the world of these engineering marvels. CAD and industrial art help students develop fundamental concepts of engineering and architecture. We also have computer based testing and on-demand test schemes for our students.

Infrastructure – The campus has been thoughtfully designed to create a dynamic environment which triggers learning and facilitates the teaching process. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. Complete school premise is under e-surveillance.

Teachers’ Training – We periodically organise inservice training programmes for teachers. They participate in various workshops organised in school and outside by CBSE and others. All our teachers have also done the professional development online courses offered by British Council.

Every child is an individual and has a set of potential capabilities to execute in one or the other field. They should be nurtured to make students global citizens.

Pedagogy: Our school embraces many innovative practices like personalisation, small learning communities, use of blogs, social networking sites, student advisories, interdisciplinary curricula, cooperative learning, peer instruction and tutoring along with community service learning, global connections and portfolio based assessment.

Infrastructure: We have about 77 rooms with state of art labs, a centre of performing arts, a conference room, library and high quality sports infrastructure.

Teachers’ Training: We put in a lot of effort for planning FDPs and CPDs each year for the faculty. Orientation programmes are organised in areas related to classroom management, use of ICT, latest pedagogy, blooms taxonomy rubrics and others. The educators are also sent for training sessions held by CBSE, Jodo Gyan, British Council, CMS Lucknow and others.

Technology: ICT is used as an assisting tool for making assignments, collecting data and documentation, communication and conducting research. It is used as a medium for teaching and learning and for organising and management of the school.

Sports: Students are exposed to varied sports clubs. They are encouraged to participate in state and district level sports competition. The PEC cards issued by CBSE are extensively being used for primary classes. A sports complex is also being setup to promote sports. We have produced national level players in taekwondo, chess and badminton.

Jaya Bhardwaj,
Principal Hansraj Public School, Punchkula

Pedagogy – Our school is techsavvy in terms of infrastructure, faculty as well as students. Regular screening of educational documentaries and use of theatre in teaching learning of languages and social sciences is also there.
Infrastructure – The school has invested heavily in communication technological aids in recent years, like having e-smart classrooms, internet Wi-Fi connections.
Teachers’ Training – We have organized workshops under the aegis of CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and DAV Management Committee on various subjects. We also organise in-house training sessions at least twice a year for existing teachers and new recruits.
Technology – Integrating technology into curriculum is a priority in our school. ICT has helped in offering a wide array of effective ways to reach different types of learners and multiple means to assess students.
Sports – We provide coaching to young budding cricketers. Along with providing a well maintained sports infrastructure, the school also facilitates coaching, training and participation in various sports.

Currently Sport is a passion for the budding sportspersons of every school due to the lucrative career options and ample opportunities it offer

Pedagogy – Student centric methodology and major part of the learning is done through thinking and analyzing. From grade 1 to 12 our learning programs are done as group learning, team teaching and involved learning.

Infrastructure – While physical infrastructure is considered a major part of a school’s development, we are more proud of the social and emotional infrastructure that we could built in the school. 2,000 students, 160 teachers and a parent community of 4000 adults thrive from the vibrant ecosystem we could develop within the school.

Teachers’ Training – We practically run a parallel teacher training college in the school. Considering the fact that we have radically different learning environment, training the teachers is highly pertinent. We conduct training programs in curriculum design, embedding thinking in all areas of While physical infrastructure is considered a major part of a school’s development, we are more proud of the social and emotional infrastructure that we could built in the school.

Pedagogy – Our curriculum combines critical thinking and application.

Infrastructure – We have secondary classes with interactive boards, a wellness room for children who are sick. Our pre-primary section has become more colorful with a beautiful play area for kids.

Teachers’ Training – Our teachers are sent regularly for all the workshops organised by Cambridge within and outside the country. The staff members do online training programs along with face to face workshops. All new programs are implemented in school after the teachers have been trained for them by the respective institutes.

Technology – Every primary classroom has a projector and a screen. Every secondary classroom has an interactive digital board.

Sports – Students exercise, play a range of games like football, basketball, volleyball, throw ball and others. We have chess for our preprimary and primary students. We also offer after school sports activities like cricket, football, archery, chess, athletics, lawn tennis among others.

Expectations of parents have surely changed and increased. Parents are more aware and demanding in current times

Pedagogy – We have incorporated project based learning in our school. We have an integrated curriculum where we use XSEED curriculum, by ‘idiscoveri’ from classes 1 to 5.

Infrastructure – We have spacious well designed classroom, auditorium, spacious well designed classroom, open air theatre, multipurpose hall, math and concept lab, Computer labs, Science lab, an art centre, library, conference room and child care support for staff children.

Teachers’ Training – At the beginning of each academic session, we plan a three week orientation and training program for our staff. We also send our teachers for various external workshops and training programs. We arrange a leadership training session every year for the role holders of the school.

Technology – We have smart boards in classes from 6 to 10. We provide internet access to teachers which they can access at any time to obtain latest CBSE related information and educational material. ICT is integrated with all other subjects wherein students see educational videos from internet and make presentations for their projects.

Sports – Our school has introduced a unique sports program from junior KG to Class 5 in collaboration with SPARK through their India partner, LEAPSTART. The program includes delivery of intensive sports curriculum and activities, developing self discipline and sound attitude towards sports. Classes from 6 to 10 have their regular sports program comprising of athletics, basketball, football and cricket. We participate in local, regional, state and national level sport activities.

Parents want schools that can provide their children with activities and a learning environment that leads to all round development

Pedagogy – We have facilitated active learning through collaborative teaching. Staff is made aware of varied cooperative learning strategies, learning styles and multiple intelligences of students.

Infrastructure – We have redesigned the classrooms, laboratory, library, art and craft room and others. We believe in the students’ safety. We have emergency exits and fire extinguishers in schools. Regular drills are conducted with students for the same. We also believe that students should be provided with an experiential learning environment. We have designed mobile furniture to facilitate collaborative learning.

Teachers’ Training – Podar believes in professional development of its staff. We conduct training for multiple intelligence, collaborative learning, assessment, classroom observation, result analysis and others. Teachers are trained with latest developments in the field of education. Staff is trained by in-house trainers and experts from abroad on a regular basis. We also offer Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers programme.

Technology – The entire school is Wi-Fi connected. We have a well equipped ICT lab where staff and students are encouraged to undertake research. We use iPads with 3D technology to facilitate active learning. All classrooms have a projector and interactive digital boards to foster active learning. Students are encouraged to use ICT skills during the technocrat competition where outstanding presentations are presented.

Sports – We have physical education and gym infused into the curriculum. We also have indoor and outdoor sporting activities at school. Podar boasts of a sporting academy where students are trained regularly to participate in various tournaments of cricket, football, throwball, basketball, lawn tennis and others.