The Diamond Jubilee High School for Girls, India
     
Curriculum  |  Co-Curricular Activities

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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