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Co-Curricular Activities
The Diamond Jubilee High School, Mumbai recognises 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. Students learn to play the drums, flute, bugle and percussion instruments.
Elocution Competitions
In order to develop their public speaking skills, students of all classes take part in annual elocution competitions conducted in English, Hindi and Marathi.
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) beginning in Class 8 and continuing until Class 10. Each class goes camping and hiking at least once a year. Outdoor activities include cooking, camp craft and campfires.
The School Gym
The school has a well equipped gym. Students from Grade 8 to Grade 10 can avail of this facility.
Games and Sports
Various indoor games, including badminton, basketball, table-tennis, boxing, carrom, squash and chess as well as outdoor games like volleyball and cricket are organised by our physical educators. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities.
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 (Annual School 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 Class 10.
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.
