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CO SCHOLASTIC PROGRAM

The term ‘co-scholastic activities’ encompasses both cognitive and non-cognitive development, which can be nurtured by exposing children to a diverse range of scholastic and non-scholastic experiences. At Delhi Private School, Sharjah, these activities are an integral part of the curriculum and are embedded into the school routine to support the holistic development of our students.

 

Even in hybrid learning environments, our educational programme continues to offer a wide range of co-scholastic activities that nurture students’ latent talents and provide meaningful opportunities to showcase their abilities and experience a sense of achievement. These programmes also foster social and environmental awareness, encouraging students to develop empathy, responsibility, and a spirit of service towards the wider community.

ACE PROGRAM

The ACE Programme at Delhi Private School, Sharjah is designed to promote the well-being and holistic development of our students. The diverse range of activities enables learners to develop essential interpersonal skills beyond the classroom while exploring their interests outside the purely academic context. These enriching experiences strengthen social skills, encourage teamwork, provide opportunities to relieve stress, build resilience, and develop effective time-management skills.

 

The programme operates across three domains: Activity, Creativity, Environment and Community Outreach.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLBEING

Sports, fitness, and well-being activities are thoughtfully planned to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their growth, abilities, and potential. These activities help them build on their strengths, improve areas for development, and understand the importance of sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on holistic well-being, nurturing the body, mind, and spirit.

 

The school offers a balanced and progressive physical education programme that helps students understand the benefits of sports and physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, and basketball. Age-appropriate activities are planned to meet students’ developmental needs, beginning with mass drills and progressing to track-and-field events.

ELECTIVES PROGRAM

The school’s carefully designed and balanced curriculum complements core academic learning with a diverse range of elective courses for students from Grades 4 to 11. These electives provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports students’ holistic development.

As part of the Creativity domain of the ACE Programme, the electives offer students opportunities to explore their interests, discover new talents, and build on their academic and social strengths. This approach encourages individual expression, skill development, and a more personalised learning experience.

FINE ARTS

Students are encouraged to develop artistic techniques and skills while being provided with platforms to express their creativity. Through music, dance, and other forms of artistic expression, they explore their innate abilities to communicate ideas, thoughts, and emotions. These experiences nurture imagination, confidence, cultural appreciation, and an enduring love for the arts.

HOUSE SYSTEM

From Grade 3 onwards, each student is allocated to one of the school’s four houses: Amazon, Danube, Indus, and Nile. A variety of inter-house competitions are organised, allowing students to participate in activities that match their interests and abilities.

 

Auditions are conducted across various categories of visual and performing arts, sports, and games. These competitions provide students with valuable opportunities to showcase their talents, develop their skills, demonstrate teamwork, and challenge themselves in a spirit of healthy competition.

ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

At Delhi Private School, Sharjah, environmental awareness is cultivated from an early age. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities and projects, both within the school and in the wider community, to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

 

The school’s vibrant environmental program

INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION

The co-scholastic program of the school enables students to hone their talents and provides a myriad of opportunities for them to participate in local and international school competitions school thus giving them the opportunity to compete with the best in the region and beyond.

ASSEMBLIES

Every day in DPS Sharjah begins with an all school prayer, sharing of the Thought for the Day and singing of the National Anthems of UAE and India. 

 

In addition to this, students participate in scheduled class assemblies that are held to showcase student talents and celebrate successes. From Grade 4 onwards our class assemblies are completely student led and enable students to undertake responsibility, develop self-leadership and enhance interpersonal skills.