CO SCHOLASTIC PROGRAM

The term 'co-scholastic activities' is used for both cognitive and non-cognitive development that can take place by exposing the child to the scholastic and non-scholastic subjects. They are integral parts of the curriculum and included in the routine of the school for the holistic development of children.

• • To provide a range of co scholastic activities for the holistic development of students.
  • To recognize and nurture talents in students and provide sufficient opportunities to portray talents and raise students' sense of achievement.
  • To raise social and environment awareness and develop a spirit of service towards the extended community.

• The school offers a variety of co-curricular activities for Kindergarten and Primary Students. The activities take place in a relaxing environment to promote the self-confidence, self- esteem, creativity and holistic development of our students.

• The school provides a balanced and graded physical education which allows all our students to gain a greater knowledge of the benefits of sports and physical activity towards a healthy life. The children are introduced to the basics of games like Cricket, Football, Badminton, Table Tennis and Basketball. We specially focus on different activities according to the age starting from Mass Drill and track and field games.

• Students are encouraged to acquire techniques and skills for creative expression and given a platform to express it. They are taught the intricacies of music and dance to help them discover their own innate capacity for the communication of ideas, thoughts, and feelings through the medium of dance.

• The ACE PROGRAM of DPS Sharjah caters to the wellbeing and overall holistic development of our students. The various activities enable them to develop key inter-personal skills which cannot be fully realized in the classroom, while allowing them to pursue their interests outside the purely academic context. These innovative programs also enhance social skills, develop teamwork abilities, and provide students with opportunities to relieve stress, build resilience and learn to manage their time more effectively.

The 300-point program works under three domains:

• Sports, fitness and wellbeing activities are planned to provide a platform for displaying their growth and abilities. The importance of holistic well-being with a focus on body, mind and soul is emphasized.

• Our specifically designed and balanced curriculum supplements core academic subject learning with a variety of elective courses that provide students with a comprehensive educational experience ideal for their holistic development. By being able to select from a myriad of elective courses, students are provided with a uniquely individualized educational experience that builds upon their academic and social strengths. In the Visual and Performing Arts classes, students are encouraged to acquire techniques and skills for creative expression and given a platform to express it in the form of showcase events and competitions held in school and outside. They are taught the intricacies of art, music and dance to help them discover their own innate capacity for the communication of ideas, thoughts, and feelings through the various mediums.. Our class assemblies are completely student led and enable students to undertake responsibility, develop self-leadership and enhance interpersonal skills.

• Students are encouraged to undertake various activities and projects -- both within the school and the community -- to raise awareness about the environment, communities, and society at large.