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Essay writing andstudent interaction with the teacher.. Learning Outcome • Collating information to be confident to answer random questions asked • Generated critical analysing skills

Quiz and class interaction.. Quiz attempted by the student

Quiz Sheets

Quiz & Essay Following the panel discussion, a reflective activity in the form of Quiz and Essay writing for the audience of the event was held on 12th of October‟17. The activities were organized within the class premises and quiz/essay sheets were collected by the teachers. Percentage of correctly answered questions100 90 80 70 60 50 Percentage of correctly answered questions 40 30 20 10 0 Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Samples ofthe essays







Judgment SheetIt was a great learning experience for the students as well as the parents. The variousactivities instilled an awareness on the importance of Mental Health and helped tounderstand it from a global perspective.

Poster making competitionAn inter-house poster making competition was organized for the students of classes 9thand 11th on the 5th of October‟17. The theme for the competition was “Mental HealthMatters- Awareness through Art”.All six houses participated in the activity and each house made three posters depicting thetheme.Evaluation of the posters was done by the art department of the school and the resultswere announced during the school assembly. Learning Outcome • Expressing oneself through the language of art • Developed creative thinking

Evaluation Sheet formatter matters – Thebest poster from the each house was evaluated

Teacher’s Report Keeping in mind the current scenario of the issues being faced by adolescents, we were glad to take up this opportunity to help create awareness on mental health.Before designing the flow of the activities, a general discussion was carried out bythe event coordinators with the students in their respective classes. Afterunderstanding the under-lying knowledge of the students, specific activities weredesigned keeping in mind the target population.As per the action plan, a global perspective to mental health was kept as the basisof all the activities. The first activity designed was a Panel Discussion for thestudents of class XI, covering the mental health issues in India, Syria, North Koreaand USA. From the time students were allotted their specific countries, theirenthusiasm and interest was evident through their regular interactions with us. Itwas impressive to observe the efforts and the amount of research that was done tofacilitate a fruitful discussion with the panelists.As a part of the event, an Inter-house poster making competition was held for thestudents of classes 9 & 11. With the assistance of their respective house wardens,students prepared well researched and creative posters displaying the topic,“Awareness through art-Mental Health Matters”.The other activity was Bookmark-making conducted for the students of class 9.Students were asked to write motivational positive notes on self-designedbookmarks which were distributed during Mental Health Week to spread themessage.As a concluding activity, Quiz and Essay writing competition were conducted forthe audience of the panel discussion. The result of Quiz and Essay clearly showedthat the students were attentive and participative in the panel discussion.The event was a huge success as the feedback collected from parents, students andvisitors was very positive. This gave us an encouragement to organize more eventslike this in future as it made a difference in the awareness levels of the students onMental Health. As event coordinators, the thing that we would want to improviseupon would be to involve more audience and participants as a part of such eventsthat raise general awareness on such critical topics.Ms. Madhuri AroraMs. Shruti AryaMs. Malobika MukherjeeTeam- ‘Matter’-Matters!

ISA Action PlanCurriculum Activity – 6 LIFE’S LENS CART Collaborative Project

LIFE’S LENS CARTA picture speaks more than a thousand words…

ACTIVITY COVER SHEETActivity No. 6School Name: Delhi Public School, GurgaonTitle of Activity: Life‟s Lens CartTeacher Responsible: Ms. Sarabjit Lall, Ms. Alisha Jain, Ms. Ruchi Baweja, Ms. Harmeet KaurOther Staff Involved: NASubjects Involved: Geography, History, English, Maths, Physics, G. K., Life Skills, Digital Literacy, ArtBrief Details of the Aim, AIM: Develop a clear understanding of the cultural ethos,Content and Outcomes of monumental heritage and social environment of the Partner countrythe activity: (France). Learning Outcomes: Knowledge: Students gained knowledge about the uniqueness of human behavior, diversity of culture and heritage of India and France Skills: Accuracy, Precision and discretion, Digital literacy, Creativity and Imagination. Attitude: A positive attitude towards celebrating similarities and differences, along with mutual respect for one another.Countries Explored: India & FranceLink School(s): Cite‟ Scolaire Saint Exupery Bourg St MauriceOther Sources of Internet, Interactive Blog, First hand experienceInformation: 2 weeks in October‟2017 and 2 weeks in April‟ 2018Time Period of activity:No. of students involved in Class X: 484 Studentsthis activity:Age range of students 14+ yearsinvolved:Type of evidence included: Photographs of the activities, Snapshots and link of the blog, Snapshots of Powerpoint Presentations, Press Release India and

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES• To hone digital literacy ; to click with purpose• Students gain knowledge about the uniqueness of human behavior of India and France through the lens• Develop a positive attitude towards monumental heritage and social environment• Collaborate and work as a team with the partner school• Create and manage the blog effectively• Foster the feelings of empathy and sensitivity to diverse cultures• To enable students to empathize with weaker section of society (Muskaan).• Inculcate international ethos in students

Exchange of mails to initiatethe Project Life‟s Lens Cart

Letter of Formal Acceptance from the Partner School

Link to blog added to school portal Link of the BLOGhttps://dpsfrex.wordpress.com/

Email exchangefor initiating the blog

Snapshots of Blog Students participating in the exchange learn about the French Education system, culture and art de vivreStudents exchange Learning Outcome their views and experiences by  Enhanced Digitalinteracting on the blog Literacy and Creative Designing

Reflections ofFREX „17 on the BLOG

Students captured mesmerisingpictures of richIndian Heritage

Students captured mesmerisingpictures of French Heritage

Exchange of views through comments on the Blog

My Views My Comments

Power point presentation snapshots showcased at the cultural evening during the physical exchange with the partner countryPresentation summarising the experience of students during their visit to various Heritage sites

Presentation showing the glimpses of photographs of Heritage sites clicked by the students Learning Outcome  Understanding diversity of culture and heritage helps transcend the barriers of textbook

CLASS ASSEMBLY Learning Outcome Developing Life Skills by sharing and passing on the gained knowledge with their peer group.

Student Reflection about their experiences of the French Exchange

DISPLAY BOARD ACTIVITY Display Boardsillustrating various aspects of theculture and heritageof the two nations.

Venn diagram to highlight the students‟ observation of the similarities and dissimilarities of the two partner countries. INDIA FRANCE Very Respectful  Open Minded  Like discovering new towards elders  Accept culture  Love shopping Very Welcoming challenges and  Disciplined and overcome them  Extroverts  Confortable Punctual experimenting  Give importance to new Cuisines sports Credits : Navya Gehlot INDIA Open minded FRANCE Very Respectful Accepting and Like discovering new towards elders celebrating culture  Love shopping Very Welcoming differences  Disciplined and  Extroverts Respect for  Punctual each others Give importance to culture sports Credits : Credits : Akarsh Khanna

Trained to weave and find Similarities and dissimilarities of thepersonality traits INDIA FRANCE Situated in southern  Situated in western part of Asia part of Europe Indian history of  French Revolution civilisation to colonialism forms an Both the forms an important important part of world history. countries part of the world India is a developing history. country provides good France is a tourism India is the second developed nation largest country in the opportunities. France is the largest world in terms of population. country of the EU and the third largest country of Europe Learning Outcome • Critical and analytical skills enhanced



Community Outreach Programme - Project MuskaanThe French students visited Students takingGovernment Girls School in out time to teachKanhai village. It was indeed anenriching experience for them, as thethey were extremely elated to see underprivilegedlittle girls studying to fulfill theirhopes, dreams and aspirations. students andThe students were divided into experiencing thegroups of 5 and sat with the real meaning ofFrench girls to make Rangolis. “Service BeforeThe French students wereastonished to see the talent of the Self”young girls. After rangoli making,the French students gave them Learning Outcomesmall gifts such as notebooks andstationery items !!  Hands on experienceThe French students got very and insight through theemotional and were happy that Community Outreachtheir gifts brought smiles on the Programmeyoung girls‟ faces. The fact thatthey could bring happiness in achild‟s life made their trip to Indiameaningful. They clicked a lot ofpictures ! The French studentswere able to see the Young Indiathat is moving towardsdevelopment and growth. When itwas time to leave, all of them hadtears in their eyes… It was a dayin their life that they willremember and cherish forever! Akarsh Khanna

Hands On Experience on the Community Outreach Programme - MUSKAAN Interaction with the students Muskaan- Glimpses of children enjoying an activityhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1fSeKrRYi3i-8GTqzi2Z1Kd3vE8K3Fd68

VISITORSTEACHERS

Exchange of experienceshttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1wo8ZvQ-eTstp8fC5y8wFU0V_7QlKtAXZ

Photo AlbumA compilation of photographs with vivid description of theplaces visited during exchange







Students enjoying duringpractice sessions in school forthe cultural evening. Exchange of ideas and having fun ! ​ This event showcased how beautiful and diverse our cultures are, through the medium of dance, music, food and art!

Cultural evening organised by the French school . Indian studentspresented a Bollywood dance. Students' shared their experiences. Certificates of participation given by the school Principal​ The Flash Mob was indeed an exciting and mood uplifting event for one and all. Appreciating the cultural heritage of France

Visit to cities in the Rhone Alps Region – Annecy, Chambery, Lyon​ The day trip to Annecy was one of my favorite excursions during the entire exchange. I had the most memorable 10 days of my life. The town became my second home and the people my family.

Discovering small towns inthe Savoie region ; Bourg StMaurice, Aime, Tignes, Les Arcs 1800​ Stellina was my partner and she was someone who was a stranger but now is one of my closest friends, a friend forever.

Visit to the city of lights – Paris ; Eiffel Tower ; Montmartre ;Champs Elysees, Quartier Latin, Bastille, Louvre museum....

Welcoming the Frenchstudents and teachers to India ​!

French students visited famousIndian monuments – Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur I visited The Red Fort, a fantastic place, and one of the markets which are so different from French ones.

Indian students spending quality time withthe French host families – Visiting different part of France with their host families during the school holidays ​ Cities/ countries visited – Italy, Switzerland, Marseille​