by admin_dchs | Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorised
On Friday 12th August the institution of Divine Child was buzzing with excitement and activity.The students of Std. IV conducted a special assembly dedicated to our country and the feast of the Assumption of Mother Mary.
The Pre-primary children were all attired in traditional costumes. They were a pretty sight for the eyes.
The Secondary section had the house-wise Patriotic Singing Competition. The melodious voices, tunes and lyrics of the patriotic songs pulled at the heartstrings of all present there and re-awakened a feeling of patriotism.
by admin_dchs | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorised
To commemorate the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne(26th July), the remarkable parents of Mother Mary which is celebrated as ‘Parents Day’, Divine Child High School celebrated this invaluable gift of parents on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
As a sign of encouragement, progress certificates were handed over to students who showed marked improvement in the last academic year. Students put on an excellent entertaining programme of song and dance that pleased the parents immensely.
by admin_dchs | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorised
“Dance is a form of art that expresses joy or pain”
The Folk Dance Competition on Thursday 21st July was a tribute to the varied folk dances of our country.
The students of the Secondary Sections (juniors & seniors) enthusiastically exhibited their dancing talents by presenting folk dances from Kashmir, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The colourful attire and apt props, the power-packed performances and giggly excitement – all spoke of a truly entertaining and delightful morning.
The stage at Divine Child High School came alive with the sound of music and tapping feet!! An absolute treat to the eyes!!!
by admin_dchs | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorised
On the occasion of the feast of St. Maria Goretti (Green House Feast), a canteen day was held in the school where the children enjoyed chole- pav to satisfy their rumbling tummies.
The teachers and prefects helped in preparing and serving the food. It was a lip-smacking experience!!
by admin_dchs | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorised
The very meaning of ‘Vanamahotsav’ is a festival of the forest… or put in a better way, a celebration of trees – a beautiful and essential part of nature.
Friday 1st July 2016 was ‘Vanamahotsav Day’ at Divine Child High School where the students celebrated this gift from the Creator through speeches and songs during the school assembly. They reminded themselves to treasure this precious gift which not only provides us with food but is also instrumental in saving our lives. Slogan and poster competitions were held in classrooms to speak in praise of trees and their benefits. Over 70 students from Std. V to X along with the staff happily participated in the tree plantation ceremony in the school campus where fruit, ornamental & flowering saplings were planted.
‘Save paper, save trees… Save trees, save life’
by admin_dchs | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorised
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that disciplines the human mind and body and is a holistic approach to good health and wellbeing.
On the morning of 21st June 2016, the students and teachers of Divine Child High School were prepared for a physically active day. At the school assembly, Mr. Puneet Rastogi, who has completed a 3 month certificate course from Lucknow and is presently pursuing a 1 year Teachers Training course from the world famous ‘The Yoga Institute’ in Santacruz, Mumbai gave the students a short synopsis on Yoga and its benefits. He informed the students that Yoga has its origin in our country India and is practiced over the ages. He imparted knowledge about Yoga as a form of exercise to attain self-peace through meditation and as a way to balance and stabilize the respiratory system, increase blood flow, reduce anxiety, build self-confidence and be totally energized. Also as a medium for cure from illness like stress, blood pressure, insomnia, digestive problems, etc.
After the assembly, the school hall was transformed into a sacred place of meditation as the students and teachers were led into various Yoga asanas by Mr. Puneet Rastogi.
Some of the various asanas conducted were –
Ek padasana; Vrksasana; Utkatasana; Tadasana; Padahastasana; Trikonasana; Parvatasana; Padmasana; Vajrasana; Paschimottanasana; Sukhasana; Anulom Vilom asana; Pranayama.
This physical practice procedure refreshed the mind, exercised body limbs and soothed the soul.
A satisfyingly active day!!
