DPS STS SENIOR SCHOOL VOL: 9 ISSUE: 7 / March 18 ACADEMICS MOCK TEST 2 From the 11 th -28 th, Mock Test 2 was held for Grades 10-12 students. CO-CURRICULAR ANNUAL EXHIBITION On the 3 rd, The Annual Exhibition was held for Grades 5-12 students at the Senior School. A large number of parents came to visit the Annual Exhibition projects. Music, Art, Dance and Bangla Department have put up fantastic shows in the Annual Exhibition with Drama, Dance and Songs. Robotic Club had very interesting projects in the Exhibition for the students, parents and visitors.
CHILDREN S CARNIVAL On the 24 th, Junior School Children s Carnival was held at the Senior School. Various kinds of attractive stalls were put up i.e. food, toys, fun games, Handicrafts, Portrait Drawing and Tattoo painting. All participants and guests thoroughly enjoyed the entire event. Students also learned the value of quality and customer service and also looked forward for further events in the future. ROCK FEST On the 5th, The Rock Fest was held at the Senior School Auditorium. Honourable Vice Principal graced the occasion along with teachers and a very enthusiastic audience. There were 8 splendid performances by students and guest Guitarist Mr. Zaman and Bassist Mr. Kakon honoured the show with their extraordinary skills. The Rock Fest concluded with a wonderful performance by the Music teachers.
INTER HOUSE MATHS QUIZ COMPETITION From the 7th-8th, Inter house Maths Quiz Competition was held for students of Grades 5-9. The students were tested on Numerical aptitude and logical reasoning. Results were awarded House wise and Topaz House stood 1st, Sapphire House 2nd. Emerald House was in 3rd place and Ruby House was placed 4th in the Competition. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION CHETONAY SHADHINOTA 2018 On the 28th, Independence Day Celebration Chetonay Shadhinota 2018 was held for Grades 6-7 at the Senior School Auditorium. INTER SCHOOL GROUP DANCE COMPETITION 2018 On the 31st, DPS STS School Organised the Inter School Group Dance Competition at the Senior School Auditorium. A total of 11 schools in 2 categories participated in the Competition. Honourable Vice Principal was the special guests. International Turkish Hope School under Group A and the Aga Khan School under Group B bagged the first position followed by DPS STS School and International Turkish Hope School at the third position. The competition was judged by well-known dancers Ms. Laila Hasan- a legendary dancer, choreographer, actress, theatre and television personality, Ms. Minu Huq- a choreographer, the Founder of the Pallavi Dance Centre and Mr. Saju Ahmed-A leading exponent of Kathak dance in Bangladesh, a dance director.
SPORTS ISD HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2018 From the 2nd 3rd. DPS STS School Dhaka Basketball Team (Grades 8-12) participated in the ISD High School Basketball Tournament 2018 at ISD, Bashundara R/A, Dhaka. Six Teams participated in the Tournament out of which, the DPS STS School Dhaka Basketball Team obtained the [Plate] Winner in the Tournament. 2ND DPS STS INTER SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT (DIFT-2018) From the 1st 3rd, DIFT was held at the Senior School Campus where DPS STS School Football Teams (Under 19, Girls and Boys) were the Champion and Runner up respectively. A total of 42 teams from 24 schools under different categories participated in the Tournament. It was a 3 day event and all the teams played with zeal and the competition was fierce resulting in a nail biting finish in the Finals. It was very thrilling and the students and participants enjoyed it immensely.
CROSS COUNTRY RUN 2017-2018 On the 23 rd, Grade 1-12 students participated in the Cross Country Run 2017-2018. Parents, Teachers and Admin Staff also participated in the Cross Country Run 2017-2018.
AISD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE DPS STS School Boys Basketball Team participated in the AISD High School Boys Basketball League held from the 6th- 20th and AISD High School Basketball Tournament from the 22nd to 24th. A total of 8 teams participated in the League and Tournament and the DPS team stood 3rd in the League and Runner up in the Tournament. Rafiul Kabir and Ahanafur Rahman achieved Man of the Match in two matches. Ali Fardeen got Final MVP (Most Valuable Player) award in the tournament. DPS STS INTER SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT-2018 DPS STS School organized DPS STS Inter School Chess Tournament- 2018 for Grade 1 to 12 (boys and girls) from the 30 th - 31 st. More than 200 students from 12 schools participated in the Tournament under different categories. The programme commenced with the Opening Ceremony on the 30 th. The first Grand Master of Bangladesh, Mr Niaz Murshed; STS Group CEO Mr Parvez; Respected Principal Mr Harsh Wal and Honourable Vice Principal Ms Madhu Wal were present during the opening ceremony. Special Guest, Mr Niaz Murshed, the first Grand Master of Bangladesh, inaugurated the Tournament by making the first pawn move. Mr Benazir, Director General of RAB, Bangladesh was invited as Chief Guest and Mr Reefat Bin Sattar, Grandmaster as Special Guest during the closing ceremony on the 31 st. Mr Benazir gave away the prizes to all winners and also addressed the audience. Honourable Vice Principal presented mementos to the Chief Guest and the Special Guest and gave a vote of thanks as well. DPS STS Boys & Girls teams were the champions and also runner up for all categories and a maximum number of awards in individual categories were bagged by DPS STS School students. STS CRICKET CARNIVAL 2018 DPS STS Staff Cricket team won the Champion s Trophy in STS Cricket Carnival 2018 held on the 16th and 17th at the ISD Ground. DPS, Apollo, ISD & STS teams participated in the Tournament. Great determination, highly discipline and teamwork was displayed throughout the Tournament and the DPS Team won the championship convincingly by not even losing a single match.
EXCURSIONS BUSINESS REPUBLIC CLUB INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO TURAG GARMENTS On the 24th, a group of students along with a teacher from Business Republic Club of DPS STS School, embarked on an Industrial Visit to Turag Garments & Hosiery Mills Ltd. The students observed the flow of production in a knit composite factory. Students met with the Head of Departments of Internal Audit, Planning, Merchandising & Sampling, Industrial Engineering, HR Admin & Compliance, and Fabric composition. Students also had a session with the Business Development Director Mr. Dino Campili of Turag. Mr. Campili advised students about the importance of knowing every bit of their product and the nature of business. DUKE OF EDINBURGH BASE CAMP GAZIPUR On the 25th, 34 students went on a Duke of Edinburgh trip to Gazipur Base Camp, accompanied by 5 Award Leaders. During their stay, they had ample opportunity to test their strength, stamina and endurance. A total of 18 activities were organised by professional trainers. The most exciting ones included zooming to the ground on the Zip line- a military-style obstacle course; and "Tree Top Activities" which involved crossing from one end to another on wooden beams and logs, while suspended at least 6 feet above ground on a harness connected to safety wires. The students approached every activity with immense enthusiasm and showed considerable strength of character. In the face of adversity, they quickly recovered and worked as a team.
FELICITATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS SCHOLARSHIP TO UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Congratulations to Tahiat Gani of Grade 12A for obtaining a 7000CAD Scholarship to the University of Alberta. SCHOLARSHIP TO HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Congratulations to Anika Rohman Grade 12c for being awarded 130% Scholarship to Hong Kong Polytechnic University. BRITISH COUNCIL BOOK READING PROGRAMME 2017-18 Students of DPS STS School Dhaka had outstanding results in the British Council Book Reading Programme 2017-18. The exam was held on the 17th of December, 2017 at the Senior School Campus. Rakibul Amin of Grade 7A was awarded 1st position and received a smart tab, certificate with distinction and crest. Nazifa Hassan Grade 8A student also was awarded the 2nd runner-up positionand received a crest, membership card and certificate with merit. This year 219 out of 240 participants successfully completed the book reading programme and other students received titles given below. Name Class Section Roll Type Salman Khan Alif V E E530 Young Learner Myth Azmain Rahman V E E517 Young Learner Sabia Sohel Samus V D D522 Young Learner Ridwan Rahman Mridha VI A A522 Gold Nazifa Hasan VIII A C824 Gold Syed Shehzar Ahmed IX D D915 Gold ENGLISH ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION RESULTS On the 21ST, English Essay Writing Competition Results were declared during the School Assembly and certificates were awarded to the winners. Grade 8 Position Name Section Roll House 1st Iram Abrar A A826 Ruby 2nd Arusa Binte Ahsun B B818 Ruby 3rd Sania Maksud B B828 Sapphire Grade 9 3rd Anoushka Prasad C C821 Rub Position Name Section Roll House 1st Aashnai Syeda D Sapphire 2nd Aminah Tasnim A Ruby 3rd Nayeema Siraj D Topaz
SOF MATH AND SCIENCE OLYMPIADS. Medals and Certificates were distributed on the 21 st for the SOF Math and Science Olympiads held in December 2017. Winners of SOF Math Olympiad. Grade 5 Grade 6 Bronze Oindrila Pal Bronze Lamia Abdullah Silver Abeer Muhammad Ali Silver Anshika Goyal Gold Myth Azmain Gold Akul Kumar Grade 7 Bronze Leah P Hassan Silver Akil Rafid Gold Jahara Safdar
SOF NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD (2017-18) Grade 8 Grade 9 Bronze Aporajita Bangali Bronze Faiza Abrar Chowdhury Silver Dashleen Gandhi Silver Raida Atandrila Chowdhury Gold Ahnaf Abdullah Gold Syed Shezar Ahmed Appreciation Certificates for the Teacher who was IMO School Incharge : Mahua Bhattachariya, HOD Mathematics, Appreciation Certificates for the Teachers who were IMO class Incharges : Mahfuza Begum, Teacher / Shaila Sharmin, Teacher Vishal Taunk, Teacher
STUDENTS SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS Date 6th - 12th 7th 17th 18th 18th 21st 24th 27th 28th Event Meet the Career Counsellor week- students and parents were invited to meet Ms. Lamia Rahman Ahad at Career Counselling Office. Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne visited DPS STS School, Dhaka for an information session and meeting with the students and the Career Counsellors. IC3 Regional Conference and University Fair held at International School Dhaka(ISD). Ms. Nileema Khan and Ms. Lamia Ahad gave a presentation on Demystifying US admission and scholarship process for Bangladeshi students. Three students of DPS participated in the University fair. Seminar on 'Subject Selection for Grade 7 students at Auditorium. Seminar on 'Subject Selection for Grade 10 students at Auditorium. Ms. Lamia Rahman Ahad has visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and learned about the admission process and established a very good rapport with the admission department, where they verbally promised, they will provide extra financial help to the students in the future if required. Open day held at Independent University Bangladesh and students were invited to join. Algoma University, Huron at Western University and Canadian University Application Centre visited DPS STS School Dhaka for a discussion session with students and career counsellors. SPECIAL VISIT The Duke of Edinburgh Bangladesh selected DPS STS School Dhaka as one of the two schools in Dhaka that will undergo the pilot launching of the ORB (Online Record Book keeping) Programme. After the Regional Director's visit to DPS STS School Dhaka a few months back, The Duke of Edinburgh Bangladesh selected DPS STS School Dhaka because of the quality of organising the award conducting ceremony as well as the School s state-of-the-art infrastructure. Ms. Ali (Representative of the DEA) visited DPS STS School to launch the ORB (Online Record Book keeping). Mr. Vivek Yadev, STEM Education, India visited DPS STS School to finalise the activity list. MEETING WITH TEACHERS On the 8th, Vice Principal, Ms Madhu Wal held a meeting with Grades 5,6,7 teachers and Heads of Middle School about Quality Education, Pastoral Care, inculcating fair and socially acceptable behaviour in students. On the 11th, Vice Principal held a session with all Grade 5 to 12 teachers on the topic: MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES.
On the 14th, Vice Principal had a session with the Middle Section (Grade 5-7) Heads to discuss ideas on how to use creativity to make the curriculum more enriching and rewarding for students, and the kinds of activities to give students wider exposure. HOLIDAYS The 17 th was a Government Holiday and School was kept closed due to Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman s Birthday The 26 th was a holiday commemorating the Independence Day of Bangladesh. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS Ms. Lamia Rahman Ahad, Career Counsellor attended the "PolyU Counsellors' Day", a four day (21 March- 24 March) long Counsellor's programme hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. Ms. Madhu Wal, Vice Principal went to Junior School to conduct a demo-cum lecture on Poetry Recitation for Junior School English, French and Bangla teachers. Mr. Moinul Abedin and Mr Shahedul Islam, English teachers have successfully completed Cambridge Professional Development Online Training on the topic Extension Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500). Mr. Shafquat Azad Economics teacher has successfully completed Cambridge Professional Development Online Training on the topic Introductory Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics (9708). Bangla Professional Development session was held in the conference room (Level -1). Ms. Shanjida Shahnaz conducted the session on the topic Essay writing. SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHERS REGISTERED FOR CAMBRIDGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONLINE TRAINING: Name Nahida Sultan Vishal Taunk Sangeeta Taunk Jesmin Sultana Amena Dewan Tanvir Abedin Taskeya Ahmed Bishwanath Bhattacharya Emran Jamshed Taher Mohammad Shamim Hosen Subject IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Introductory Training - Five Weeks AS and A Level: Mathematics (9709) Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE Biology (0610) Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE Biology (0610) Extended Training- Seven Week IGCSE Physics(0625) : Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE Physics(0625) Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Introductory Training- Five Weeks IGCSE English First Language (0500) Extension Training- Seven Weeks IGCSE English First Language (0500) Enrichment Training- Five Weeks
LITERARY JOHN B. GOODENOUGH At the age of 57, John B. Goodenough invented the lithium battery which powers all our smart phones, tablets and laptops - as well as electric cars. 37 years later at the age of 94, John has unveiled a new, ultra-efficient, low cost battery which uses a sodium or lithium coated glass electrolyte. It will dwarf his original invention and make it redundant. The new glass battery will allow electric cars to go three times the distance, and recharge in minutes instead of hours. It's also far safer as it won't explode and can operate in sub-zero temperatures. The new glass battery will power our future solar powered and electric vehicles, homes and industries. But John isn't finished yet. He still works every day as a Professor at the University of Texas. John believes humanity has a 30 year window to come up with an even more powerful "super battery" to take us entirely off fossil fuels, before the environmental damage we are creating becomes irreversible, and says, "I want to solve this problem before my chips are in... I still have time to go." So if you ever think it's too late to be successful, just remember John B. Goodenough. https://news.utexas.edu/2017/02/28/goodenough-introduces-new-battery-technology
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