Our students have performed exceedingly well at the Annual Science Exhibition conducted by the Secondary Education Department and promoted by the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training). The details are as follows:

• The senior group stood 1st in the ward level (E-ward) Science Exhibition for their exhibit "6 in 1 village kit", based on the scientific principles of conservation of energy and modes of transfer of heat.
• Further they went on to bag the second prize at the regional level and have been selected to represent the state at the National level exhibition, which will be held during the next academic year.
• One of our students has been awarded the first place at the same exhibition for his essay on "Preserving the Environment".

IAP disburses funds to promote innovative practices in the AKES, I Schools. Under this scheme, our school has been awarded one prize in the academic year 2003-04 for its "Writing with Fun" project. Under the same scheme, we have won three prizes for the following projects in the year 2004-05.

• Language Improvement Programme For The School (LIPS) (Details given later in the document)
• Scientifically Empowered And Empathic Discoverers (SEEDS)
• Social Awareness Project

As a part of the programme our teachers visited:

• Pike School, Boston, for a teacher-exchange programme.
• Aga Khan School, Mombasa, for a reading workshop.

One of our teachers has been given a grant by the Middlebury College for the second year in succession to pursue her Masters Degree in English through the summer programme of the Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont.

We have come a long way in our outreach interventions in the last one-year. We have trained 249 teachers from the BMC setup as well as 50 functionaries, starting from the rank of Dy. Municipal Commissioner and including Education.
Three students of our school along with one teacher, participated in the Swarthrahit Student Service project, a community service project organized by the IAP.
A Language Mela was organized and conducted by the teachers of the Primary section and this was successful and well received by all stake holders.
An Alumni Reunion took place in December and was very successful.

For the first time, Standard IV students went for a two-day Adventure Camp at Vasai. This camp was organised to challenge students to be resourceful and independent and to develop problem-solving skills. Students were able to explore the Park's grounds and enjoy slides, swings, swimming pool and football and volleyball pitch. The first task for campers was to collect materials without harming nature. Students then pitched tents to rest for the night after the evening games. At sunset, students built a campfire and shared their experiences, sang and danced. Day two began with Yoga, followed by a quick trek to a nearby village. For most, it was a new experience crossing rivers, streams, fields and observing animals. At the village, students met local people and had a glimpse of their lifestyle. They saw cattle sheds and villagers herding animals and growing vegetables. Students returned to the School grounds tired but happy.

During this year's inaugural "Growing Together Week", teachers shared expertise with their colleagues as part of the continuing professional development of teachers at the School. Topics such as "Multiple Intelligence", "Creative Writing" and "Multiple Use of Math Aid" were covered during the week-long affair.

30th Dec 2004, Mumbai: The Diamond Jubilee High School for Boys, Mumbai conducted training programme for the primary teachers of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Schools from entire E-ward. More than 249 teachers experienced joyful learning during this training programme. The essence of this training programme was derived from the idea of imparting the techniques of quality and child centered education that would display a positive impact on enrollment, retention, attendance and academic achievement of the child. This training programme helped to develop a rapport with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Schools.

Our teacher researcher has won the first prize at the State level for her research work on "Students Assessment Based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory".