May / June Issue, 2016

ACADEMICS IN MAY .

o Final Term Examinations for Islamiat, Value Education, Computer Science/ICT & Business Studies for Grades 5

to 9 were held on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th

o British Council Book Reading Programme 2015-16 Test for Grades 3 to 8 was held on the 5th

o Script-showing for Islamiat, Value Education, Computer Science/ICT & Business Studies for Grades 5 to 9 was

held on the 11th

o Final Term Exams for Grades 5 to 9 were held from the 13th to 25th

o Final Term Exams script-showing for Grades 5- 9 was held on the 29th

o Parent Teacher meeting was held for grades 1 to 4.

ACADEMICS IN JUNE .

NEW ADMISSIONS - In the month of June, many new admissions were completed. Admissions for new

students ranging from PG to Grade 12 are going on and the new students are scheduled to start classes in the

new School year.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN MAY .

MAY DAY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

Special Assembly was held in remembrance of May Day on the 1st.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH BRONZE AWARD CEREMONY - 1st Award Ceremony Bronze Level – DPS STS

School Dhaka

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Ceremony programme took place on the 22nd. It was attended by Mr.

Rizwan Bin Farouq (Chairperson of Executive Committee, DEA Foundation), and Honourable Principal and

Vice Principal.

THE CHRONICLE

The purpose of the programme was to congratulate and certify students for completion of the requirements for a

Bronze Award, an endeavour of six months.

Due to exams, the younger students were unable to be the recipients of very interesting information and

gripping accounts shared by award holders and award leader Mr. Imran Wahiduzzaman who was also the

organiser of the programme. A multimedia projector was set up to really draw in the audience comprising

parents of award holders, teachers and some students by showing video clips and pictures. The adventures

undertaken by these enthusiastic youths in Sylhet and the much talked about trip to Switzerland last year would

really persuade one to dive headfirst into the world of mountain and jungle trekking, river cruises which allow

you to jump into rivers at whim and other types of exciting excursions. Mr. Farouq graced us with an inspiring

speech as did our Vice Principal, touching on the importance of unique experiences facilitated by this

programme. The ceremony was concluded with a group photo of the awardees, special guests and award

leaders. The story was covered by the renowned dailies like, The Daily Sun, The Independent and The

Financial Express:

The awardees are listed below:

1. Naziah Siddiqua Chowdhury grade 9

2. Gayatri Muglikar grade 9

3. Amreen Rahman grade 9

4. Nazneed Maqsud grade 9

5. Al-Shahriar grade 9

6. Crystal Sufia Ahmad grade 9

7. Rabika Tabassum Piya grade 9

8. Sumaiya Mayisha Shahdat grade 9

9. Nowreen Sarwer grade 9

10. Reyan Ferdous grade 10

11. Faiza Hasan grade 10

12. Tahiat Goni grade 10

13. Farhan Ishraque Fahim grade 10

14. Humayra Zaman grade 10

15. Salma Maliha Maisha grade 10

16. Aima Naba Meer grade 10

17. Atoshi Mariam Mahmood grade 10

18. Zayed Hassan grade 11

19. Ajay Singh Ramsing Raghuwanshi grade 12

20. Mohammad Ismail grade 12

21. Rizvi Ahmed grade 12

22. Labib Abrar Shahid grade 12

23. Tasfia Hassan grade 12

24. Adeeba Raydah grade 12

25. Alavi Wahid Zaman grade 12

26. Md Omar Faruq Akash grade 12

27. Mohammad Sadik Ibna Sattar Fahim grade 12

POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION GRADES 1 AND 2

DPS STS SCHOOL arranged a wonderful poetry recitation competition on the 19th May at the School Auditorium.

From Grade 1, Arikto Chowdhury (1A) stood first, Awhona Saha from the same section stood second and Manishi

Amanda B.K (1C) stood third. From Grade 2, Noela Sarwar (2A) stood first, Yusra Maisun Suha (2A) stood second

and Zayma Hassan (2B) stood third.Our heartiest congratulations to these sweet "Blooming Birds" of DPS STS

School.

MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION – PRE PRIMARY

Mother’s Day was celebrated with full fervour and in depth preparation by the Pre Primary section on the 11th. The

four grades of Pre Primary had their own specific time slots and scheduled programme for the mothers. All the

mothers were informed earlier through invitation cards. The soft boards around the play area, corridors, common

space and inside as well as outside of each class room -were decorated with crafts, quotes and banners depicting

the theme of Mother’s day. The colour code for the attire of the moms and teachers for that day was pink or purple.

The special guests of all four grades arrived on time and most of them brought some kind of food item to share

with their child’s class. Assigned teachers received the parents and took them to the respective classrooms.

The grades- PG and Nursery held their programme for both the shifts separately for one and a half hour each. PG

children welcomed their moms with their special Mother’s day song and by rewarding them with handmade crowns!

The children gave the moms a badge right after the session where the moms talked about their children. Everyone

enjoyed the food-sharing segment. To conclude the show, children sang another song for the guests and went

home with their moms.

Nursery children gave a warm welcome to their moms with a lovely song and a handmade bag. They sang two

more touching songs for the guests in between other activities and also made a craft work jointly with their moms.

Moms actively participated in the Mother’s session by talking, sharing their children’s memorable stories, singing

and entertaining all! After hosting the snack session, the moms took their wards home.

Pre KG children had classes in the morning before their mothers arrived. They eagerly waited for them and gave

them a heartwarming welcome with a special song and a beautiful card. Then children and moms paired up to

make a Mother’s day certificate. Most of the moms participated in the Mothers session, which was very engaging

and emotional for all. The young ones presented their mothers with personalized handmade photo frames. The

mothers then distributed the food items among all and hosted the snack party. Before going home with their moms,

children sang another song and some of them even danced for the guests.

KG children celebrated the day in two segments. Firstly, they all gathered at the auditorium and presented a great

show for their moms, where they also put up an exclusive dance piece to show their love and gratitude for their

moms.

Some mothers made the event more special by actively taking part with giving speech, singing, dancing and

reciting. Then the moms along with their children went down to their respective classrooms and presented the

moms with handmade photo frames and vases. They even had a little surprise for the guests. The day ended with

sharing the food and enjoying them.

The core intention for celebrating Mother’s Day was to show the children’s love, respect and gratitude for their

mothers. The day was eventful and successful in every way and the moms indeed felt special!

PRE PRIMARY .

Pre Primary children enjoyed a day in the sun. Shaded under colorful

umbrellas, the children took a stroll around the Pre Primary playground

and then the School’s basketball grounds. Children were informed about

harmful effects of prolonged heat exposure and also taught methods on

keeping cool on hot days.

PRE PRIMARY CLASS PARTY

Pre Primary section had their class parties & Year End party in “Pizza Inn” & “Fantasy Island”. Children had a great

time and enjoyed themselves immensely.

GRADES 1-9 CLASS PARTY

After a nerve wrecking final examinations, students of Grades 1 to 9 arranged class parties under Class teachers

supervision on the 26th to joyfully conclude another successful academic term. They enjoyed delicious snacks as

they let loose with their teachers and swayed to the melodious echoes of their past school year.

CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN JUNE .

BATCH 15-16 GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Graduation Ceremony for Batch 15-16 of DPS STS School, Dhaka was held on the 3rd of June at the Uttara

Club Ltd. Dhaka. The Programme commenced at 6:15 pm with a Welcoming Speech and an invocation to the

Almighty. Engulfed in an ambience of anticipation and excitement, the Graduating Class advanced forward

individually to receive their Certificates from the Principal. As the programme continued, Vice Principal Ma’am Mrs.

Madhu Wal delivered an inspiring farewell speech to the Graduating Class. This was followed by the Valedictorian’s

Speech about his own experiences and acknowledgements as a student of DPS STS School.

As the Valedictorian’s speech left the guests enchanted, a special video was then shown reminiscing the special

moments of the Graduating Class in DPS STS School leaving all nostalgic. Graduates again, assembled on stage

for Batch Photo and to gift a token of appreciation to Principal and Vice Principal for their support throughout their

academic lives. The Ceremony was concluded joyously when Principal Sir declared the Graduation and asked

them to throw their hats off thus concluding the graduation. After that guests enjoyed a delectable dinner followed

by cake as dessert.

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SPORTS IN MAY .

MANARAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT- 2016

The Football Team of DPS STS School (Grades 5 to 7) participated in Manarat International School Friendship

Football Tournament- 2016 on the 27th and 28th. Three reputed schools of the region participated. DPS STS

School, ISD and Sunbeams. However due to some issues, the ISD Team was not able to participate. DPS STS

Under 14 Team faced Sunbeams School in one match and after a nail biting second half, Sunbeams School

swooped victory with one goal at the free kick.

INTER HOUSE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP-2015

Inter House Sports Championship-2015 was declared and Emerald House was the Champion among the four

Houses (Sapphire House, Emerald House, Ruby House & Topaz House) of the School.

INDOOR CORPORATE CRICKET TOURNAMENT-2016

The Indoor Corporate Cricket Tournament-

2016 was hosted by the3cricks from 27th

April to 01st May 2016 at Shaheed

Shohrawardi Indoor Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.

Total 24 eminent corporate cricket teams

from Bangladesh participated in the

Tournament including STS Group Cricket

Team. Mr. Parvez (CEO, STS Group) was

the Team Advisor of STS Group Cricket

Team. Mr. Harsh Wal (Principal, DPS STS

School) was the Manager and Mrs. Madhu

Wal (Vice Principal, DPS STS School) was

the Assistant Coach of the Team. Mr.

Prashant Vashisth (IT Manager, Apollo) was

the Coach of Team. Mr. Neaz Morshed

Nahid (Sports Teacher, DPS STS School)

and Mr. Nazim Uddin (Sports Teacher, ISD

School) were the selectors of the Team.

The first match of DPS STS School Team with Partex Star Group was played on the 28th April. The STS Group

Cricket Team defeated the opponent by a huge margin and moved to the next Super Sixteen Round. Mr. Neaz

Morshed Nahid (Captain) was declared Man of the Match for his fierce and splendid bowling spell. However, the

journey came to an end in the Pre-Quarter final when DPS STS Team lost to the ACME Cricket Team in knockout

round.

It was an exciting and wonderful tournament for the team players. The STS Group Cricket Team felt immense

pleasure to extend its special thanks and greetings to Mr. Parvez (CEO, STS Grouop), Mr. Harsh Wal and Mrs.

Madhu Wal for sparing their valuable times and guidance throughout the Tournament.

SPORTS IN JUNE .

BIT FRIENDSHIP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The tournament was held on the 4rd and 4th of June. 4 Schools of the region participated and they were DPS STS

School, Manarat International School, BIT and Kid’s Club. DPS STS School attained the 1st position while BIT was

in 2nd, Manarat in 3rd and Kid’s Club in 4th position.

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY THE STUDENTS WITHIN THE SCHOOL IN MAY .

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON PRESENTATION

University of Bolton had a presentation on the 5th for the students of grades 9 to 12 students of the School. They

shed light on the pre requisites required along with detailed discussion on course requirements, scholarship

programs and degree programs.

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL IN MAY .

COUNSELLORS OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DHAKA

Ms. Pauroma Preety Mallick, the Pastoral Counsellor of DPS STS School had a meeting with the Counsellors of

International School Dhaka (ISD). The counsellors shared their observation on the general issues the children and

adolescents are experiencing these days. Issues like parenting and drug abuse were discussed in particular. The

meeting concluded with a decision to begin a professional development programme for the counselors of ISD, DPS

STS School and counselors of other renowned International schools.

WORKSHOP ON “ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL & SCHOOL STUDENTS"

Rajuk College Robotics Club (Uttara) organized a workshop on “Robotics & Engineering for High School & School

Students". The Workshop was intended to provide a platform for exchange of best of practices in the field of

Robotics and Engineering. Students from grades 8 to 12 took part in the workshop.

TEACHERS' TRAINING WORKSHOP ON 20 MAY 2016 AT LCBS DHAKA

On the 2oth, Mr. Arunava Das from DPS ST School Dhaka

attended a teachers training workshop at LCBS Dhaka. The

Topic for the day was, ‘Great People Great Habits’ and was

presented by Mr. Madhusudan Dutta.

Though it was a day long programme, not even a tinge of

dullness was felt as the learned international trainer kept

everyone captivated throughout. It was an eye opener as to

how teachers should look up to the school authority and vice versa.

SEMINARS OUTSIDE SCHOOL IN JUNE .

YOGA SESSION HOSTED BY INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION

Indian High Commission has arranged a yoga

session in Mirpur Indoor Stadium from 8am to

9am and in this occasion, DPS STS School

also participated.

MEETINGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL IN MAY .

DISCUSSION OF NEW SENIOR CAMPUS WITH PRINCIPAL & VICE PRINCIPAL

Mr. Parvez Saiful Islam, CEO of STS Group Ltd, Mr. Richard Tangye, CEO of STS Educational Group Ltd & Mr.

Shah Waliul Manzoor, Business Development Manager visited the School regarding the discussion of New Senior

Campus with Principal Mr. Harsh Wal & Vice Principal Mrs. Madhu Wal.

YEAR END TEACHERS AND ADMIN GET TOGETHER

On the 26th, the Year end Teachers and Admin Get Together was held at the School premises. It was a night of

music, poetry, delicious food and priceless memories. Teachers participated in various items carrying from dancing,

singing, recitation and a show stopping fashion show. Honorable Vice Principal graced the programme with a

beautiful poem engulfed in sweet nostalgic memories. Following her recitation, teachers performed various songs

and dances. After some performances, dinner was served and then the programme continued with a show stopping

fashion show. It was a very enjoyable night and everyone enjoyed themselves.

ANNUAL LUNCH 2015-16 OF DPS STS SCHOOL DHAKA

Annual Lunch was held at a local eatery “Chef The City” on the 31st. Teachers gathered at the restaurant around

1:30pm and the programme commenced with a welcome speech by the Honorable Vice principal and Principal.

Following the welcoming speech, Music Teachers of the School soothed all the teachers were their outstanding

performances. A farewell was also organized in the programme for Head of Secondary, Ms. Ishrat Imam where

Vice Principal and Principal presented her with a parting gift. Ishrat Ma’am then thanked the Principal and Vice

Principal and gave a short speech. After a delicious lunch, the teachers again were mesmerized by back to back

performances of the music teacher of the School as they set fire to the stage. It was fun filled programme and

everyone left with smiles looking forward to a new session.

MEETINGS WITHIN SCHOOL IN JUNE .

ORIENTATION FOR NEW TEACHERS

On 11th June Saturday an orientation programme for new

teachers was held in School.

Vice Principal Madhu Wal gave a comprehensive introduction

about the school, its establishment, culture, ethos and activities

of the School. She apprised the teachers about the rules and

regulations of the school.

A short documentary about the school was also screened.

Principal Harsh Wal motivated and welcomed the teachers and

also narrated some inspirational anecdotes.

New teachers were given a briefing by the IT Department and also given their official email IDs.

DISCUSSION OF CURRENT CAMPUS & NEW SENIOR CAMPUS WITH PRINCIPAL & VICE PRINCIPAL

On 22nd June Mr. Mohammad A. Moyeen, Director of STS Group Ltd, Mr. Parvez Saiful Islam, CEO of STS Group

Ltd, Mr. Md. Giash uddin, CFO of STS Group Ltd. visited the School to have discussions with Principal Mr. Harsh

Wal & Vice Principal Mrs. Madhu Wal regarding various issues of the Current Campus and New Campus.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS .

WORKSHOP REGARDING YOUTH ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL AWARENESS

Students of DPS STS named Tuba Jaherun, D.S. Mabrur

Hyder & Shabab Intshar Rahman (from Grade 11) went to

a workshop in the American Centre regarding youth

activism and social awareness. We are proud that they

have completed this workshop successfully and there has

been an article about all the participants who have

completed this in the Daily Star.

SILVER PRIZE IN THE 23RD ANNUAL WORLD CHILDREN’S PICTURE CONTEST

Zaiyan Khandkar, a student of Grade 6 of DPS STS School Dhaka has achieved the Silver Prize in the 23rd Annual

World Children’s Picture Contest held in Japan in March 2016.

INTER SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT CHAMPION

Areebah Shuhrat Labiba from 2A won the Inter School Chess Tournament.

LOCAL/OVERSEAS TRIPS PLANNED FOR SUMMER VACATION FROM SCHOOL

Sl. Name of the Trips Venue & Programme Target Groups Dates

1

England Cricket Programme

Horsham

Crist's Hospital School, Cricket

Programme, Horsham, London

10 boys from senior

classes. 09th to 21st July'16

2

USA Summer Programme to

Top Universities

Boston, Visit Harvard, Yale,

Brown, Dartmouth & MIT

9 students from

Grades 9 to 11 10th to 23rd July'16

3 The Base camp, Gazipur Gazipur, Bangladesh

Graduating class-

2016 21st to 23rd July 2016

4 Trip to Kuala Lampur Malaysia Kuala Lampur, Malaysia

12 students from

Grades 9 to 11. 24th July to 30th

July'16

5 Gothia Football Cup China Shenyang, China

A team of 12

students 12th to 19th

August'16

6

London International Youth

Science Forum Imperial College London, UK

Selected students

from Grades 11 &

12.

27th July to 10th

August'16

7 IIMUN Conference in USA

United Nations Headquarters,

New York.

21 students are

interested 15th to 17th

August'16

A THANK YOU LETTER TO THE VICE PRINCIPAL

Dear Vice Principal,

Hope you are doing well. I would like to take couple of minutes from you for reading out this email.

I am a parent of your school. My daughter Lazina Marium Amin was a student of Grade 11 in 2015. She had to

leave DPS in the middle of the session due to USA immigration. My daughter Lazina got admitted to Huron High

School which a quite well is known public school in the city Ann Atbor, University of Michigan town. The quality of

education there is considered one of the best in the US.

I consider my daughter very lucky to have had an exposure with DPS. They were the first batch of DPS STS

School. I now can see the reflection of standard of education, methods, quality of teachers, total administration,

environment and discipline in her. She had put up with AP courses which is considered as an advanced level

courses and she is hugely appreciated but her teachers there for taking up and doing good in those courses and

she often asked this question in the school and also in the social gatherings as ' which school you are from ? ' ' you

must have come from a good school' .While in DPS she developed an overall good personality which helped her in

getting adjusted to a new country, society, new system and a new culture in a way as if she is one of them.

I personally thank you and Mr. Harsh Wal for implementing an international culture to this school which is not in any

other schools in Bangladesh.My gratitude, thankfulness and warm regards to you , the Pricipal and all teachers and

staff for such contribution. I am proud to be a parent of DPS STS School Dhaka and I wish all the very best for this

very school.

Best Regards,

Samira Farhat Amin

CEO

Education Excellence

HOLIDAYS IN MAY: Shab-e-Barat was observed on the 23rd, Hortal on the 8th and 12th, Holiday: Buddha

Purnima on Sat, 21st, Holiday: Labour Day on Sun, 1st

HOLIDAYS IN JUNE: Summer, Ramadan & Eidul Fitr vacation started from the 5th

FELICITATIONS IN MAY:

Congratulations to Ms. Shaila Taslima, Teacher, Computer Studies, Ms. Nishat Ashraf Khan & Ms. Tasnima

Tabassum, teachers of Pre Primary to have been blessed with baby girls

FELICITATIONS IN JUNE:

Heartiest Congratulations to the Graduating Class of Batch 15- 16