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We have committed ourselves to a more progressive curriculum - one that will equip our students far better for the challenges that lie beyond.
Our curriculum
is more contemporary, relevant and prepares children for a broader yet more inclusive and pluralistic education. Whilst making every effort to design a curriculum that is global we shall also retain the local flavour."

Priya Nair
Principal, DJHS, Mumbai

Co-Curricular Activities

Co-Curricular Activities at the Diamond Jubilee High School, MumbaiThe Diamond Jubilee High School, Mumbai recognizes the importance of a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. Students at the School are therefore encouraged to pursue a wide range of intellectual, sporting and social activities. They participate in various inter-school activities such as elocution, debates, science exhibitions, creative writing and the arts. Students also participate in volleyball and boxing competitions.

The School Band
The School Band, with 25 students, plays at school functions, the annual Sports' Day and participates in various competitions. It is well known and much in demand. Students learn how to play the drums, flute, bugle and percussion instruments. 

Elocution Competitions
In order to develop speaking skills among the students, annual elocution competitions are conducted in English, Hindi and Marathi for the students of all classes.

Visits and Excursions
Regular visits and field trips are arranged to places of educational interest in and around the city. These visits are related to classroom topics and help reinforce learning.

Scouting
Scouting is part of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) for Secondary students. It begins in Class 8 and continues to Class 10. Each class goes camping and hiking at least once a year. Outdoor activities include cooking, camp craft and campfires. Scouting is popular with students.

The School Gym
The school has a well equipped gym. The students from Grade 8 to Grade 10 will avail of this facility.

Games And Sports
Various indoor games, including Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Boxing, Carrom, Squash and Chess and outdoor games like volleyball and cricket are organised by our physical educators. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities.

The School's students have performed well in Boxing and Volleyball, at inter-school competitions, often reaching the finals in volleyball and even winning the championship a couple of times. In boxing, students have regularly won medals and championship trophies at state level competitions.

Art
The School encourages students to sit for an Elementary and Intermediate Grade Drawing Examination, held every October. This is an effort to cultivate and develop the latent talents of our children.

Hope (AnnualSchool Magazine)
Students from Class 8 to 10 play a major editorial role in the publication of the magazine, including collating content, editing, designing and coordinating the printing process. Hope features contributions from pre-primary to young adults from Class 10.

Glimpses Of XB/ Nostalgia
This annual Class 10 production showcases the creative writing efforts of every student collated over the academic year. It also serves as a souvenir magazine and yearbook for the students of the class.

Photojournalism/WWF Workshops
Since 1998, students have undertaken photojournalism projects, as part of the Writing with Fun (WWF) workshop. Innocence Lost (a project on child labour) is accessible online.

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