The Diamond Jubilee High School
for Girls recognizes the importance of a well-rounded
education that includes activities outside the
classroom. Students can pursue a wide range of
intellectual, sporting and social activities,
inlcuding:
Sports
Guided by trained physical instructors and yoga
teachers, students practice yoga and pursue local
sport Lezim, as well as carrom, table tennis and
athletics. The annual sports meet is held to celebrate
the spirit of sportsmanship.
Science Clubs
The Ecology and Nature clubs work closely together
to bring about environmental and ecological awareness
amongst student. They organise hikes, cleanliness
drives, awareness campaigns and excursions regularly.
Science Exhibition
Students participate in the science exhibition
organised by the Maharashtra Education Department
at Ward (the city is divided into wards to facilitate
administration) and Regional levels. Students
and teachers prepare indigenous, innovative projects
and teaching aids for display.
Diamond Interact Writers Academy and
Writing with Fun Projects
The DIWA Project (Diamond Interact Writers’
Academy) and the WWF (Writing With Fun) Projects
are part of the Rotary Club. Apart from enhancing
their writing skills, these projects encourage
students to inculcate social and environmental
awareness.
Photo Journalism sessions are conducted to create
awareness to prevailing issues such as drug addiction,
child labour and begging on the streets. Students
work in groups on specific topics and interview
"real" people before analysing responses
and adding their comments.
Girl Guides and Maharashtra Cadet Corps
(M.C.C.)
Guiding 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 and enjoys outdoor
activities such as cooking, camp craft and campfires.
Cultural Clubs
Both the Youth Hostel Association and the Interact
Club nurture a child’s holistic development.
The Diamond Jubilee Youth Hostel Unit is the only
Lady Unit in Maharashtra with mostly Junior members.
The Association encourages students to be responsible
citizens and spread unity and sisterhood.
Activities include spreading environmental awareness,
AIDS, social work and visiting homes for the elderly.
Students visit various communities, interact with
people and experience real life issues and ways
of dealing with them.
Sponsored by the Bombay Metropolitan Rotary Club,
the Interact Club has members from Classes 7
to 9. It organises social, cultural activities
and hobby classes. Conducted on the school premises,
these classes teach students various artistic
skills such as painting; flower arrangement,
toy making, hairstyling and candle making. The
Interact Club nurtures a child's holistic development.
Language Development
Elocution, debates, story telling, public
speaking and dramatic events are organised regularly
to enhance students’ linguistic skills.
An annual school magazine - The Symphony of
the Diamonites - is published as the culmination
of all creative writing exercises.
Prefect Council
To encourage leadership and group skills, a student
governing body works with teachers to maintain
School discipline. All students are grouped in
four “Houses” named after eminent
national personalities.
School Band
The School Band has 30 students, is well trained,
enthusiastic and popular. Students learn how to
play base drums, side drums, flutes, bugles and
cymbals. The Band performs at school functions,
is a major crowd-pleaser on the annual Sports’
Day, Independence Day, Republic Day rallies and
participates in various competitions. They have
won several trophies including the Dongri Police
Station “Band Rally Trophy” and the
“Ward Level Trophy” from the Maharashtra
Education Department.
Aids Awareness Workshops
Conducted by the School Social Worker,
this workshop is organised to educate Class 10
students on the dangers of AIDS.
Student Support Unit
Our Student Support Unit provides academic and
emotional support to students and extends support
to parents. A special needs teacher and the school
social worker communicates regularly with students
and teachers to aid the child’s various
needs.
Vocational Guidance and Career Counselling
(VGCC)
VGCC is organised by Aga Khan Education Service,
India guides students with choosing appropriate
careers. Class 9 students organise career fairs
and Class 10 students undergo self-awareness workshops.
They receive individual counseling based on multiple
intelligence and aptitude tests, helping them
to make informed career choices. Invited speakers
speak on study habits and create awareness of
available career options for parents and students.
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