Students of Primary (Grade 1 to 5) celebrated Independence Day on 31st May, 2015. The

celebration began with the beautiful patriotic song sung by the students of Grade 1and 2.

Nazifa and Ridwan of Grade 5 expressed their opinion and shared their views regarding this

day. The students of Grade 4 and 5 enchanted all by their colourful dance performance which

was followed by their patriotic song. The celebration ended with the national anthem.

On Tuesday, 31st March, Grades 6-9 also celebrated the Independence Day. The Celebration

began with a Flag hoisting ceremony at the Basketball Grounds of the school where all

students gathered there and Principal Sir Hoisted the Bangladeshi Flag and showed respect

and solidarity. The students then enjoyed an Independence Day Celebration at the School

Auditorium.

ACADEMICS

Gr.12 Mock 1 (Mid Term Exam) held 1st – 9th

Gr.11 Mock 1 (Mid Term Exam) held 1st – 10th

Gr.10 Mock 1 (Mid Term Exam) held 1st – 14th

Gr.5 – 9 Mid Term Exam held 6th – 19th

Gr.12 classes resumed on 10th

Gr.11 classes resumed on 11th

Gr. 10 classes resumed on 15th

Gr.5 – 9 classes resumed on 22nd

Grade 10 Mock 2 (Final Exams) began on 31st

Grade 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Meeting was held on 19th March 2015 .The main purpose was to distribute report cards of Mock 1

and inform the parents about each student’s academic performance. They also discussed different steps to improve their child's

performance.

The report card distribution along with a Parent Teacher’s Meeting was held on Saturday, 21stMarch 2015 for Pre Primary - Class 2.

Class teachers handed over the report cards of the Midterm Examination along with individual subject reports to the parents. Parents

were able to discuss with the class teachers and other subject teachers their wards’ development.

Parents Teacher’s Meeting for grades 3 - 9 was held on Wednesday, 25thMarch 2015. Class teachers handed over the report cards of

the midterm examination along with individual subject reports to the parents. They discussed the performance of the students in the

examination and how further progress can be made. They also tried to answer any queries of the parents and resolve any problems

they may have been facing.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Program commenced with a short speech about the independence in both Bangla and English which was followed by a remarkably

creative drama skit depicting the tragedy of Freedom Fighters in the Liberation War. This skit was done by the students of Grades 6 & 7.

The drama was followed by a foot-tapping dance number and a melodious Patriotic Song which was performed by students of Grades 6

and 7. The celebration ended with the National Anthem. Students thoroughly enjoyed the drama and it was received with nothing short

of applause and cheer.

A special assembly was held on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2015 in observation of the birthday of Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The assembly began with the recitation of the Surah Fateha followed by an introductory speech on the Life of Bangabondhu Sheikh

Mujibur Rahman.

A melodious song “Bangabondhu” was then performed by the students along with a famous poem depicting Freedom called “Mukti

chora” which was recited. After that, students enthusiastically danced to” Joy Bangla … Banglar joy” and the assembly concluded with

the singing of the National Anthem.

The Playgroup and Nursery grades created a

colourful atmosphere in and around their

classrooms to welcome the grandest season:

Spring! Children came wearing colourful floral

attire to School on Saturday, the 28th of

February, to enjoy this season. Most of the

girls wore floral tiaras, garlands and wrist

bands and the boys carried different kinds of

fresh flowers.

The green play area was decorated and

children enjoyed the beauty and warmth of

nature while having their snack outside.

Children also made beautiful 3-D butterflies

with chart papers, poster colours and glitters to take home. Overall, it was a fun filled day for the children as well as for the teachers.

Pepsodent Bangladesh arranged an Art competition for the school children. It was called “Smile Bangladesh” campaign to celebrate the

world’s Oral Health Day on 20th March 2015. About 2000 Artworks collected from Renowned English medium schools of Dhaka. Eighty-

five art works were selected as the best works where thirty-five art works were from DPS STS School Dhaka. Finally, certificates, gift

packs, were given to all children before leaving. Our school was given a crest.

To bring out children’s ideas and their inner Picassos, Pepsodent Bangladesh arranged a get together program on 20th March, at

Emmanuelle Restaurant, Gulshan Dhaka. The program was titled “Little Dentists Ideas Hub” and selected children and their parents along

with teachers were invited. Renowned and world famous artists like Mustafa Monowar, Rafiqunnabi, Shimul Mustafa, Moniruzzaman

were present at the program with the wonderful anchoring of celebrity anchor Munmun. Guests were received warmly with a dentist’s

apron for every child along with funny dentist toys as gifts. All the artworks of the selected children were hanged on the wall to recognize

their talent.

On the 13th, DPS STS Students of Grades 9 and 11

participated in the Interschool Rock fest 2015. It was held

in the APBN RAB 1 Field. A total of Four Schools

Participated in this event including DPS STS School Band

(Chapter 3), Scholastica, Aga Khan School and St. Joseph

Higher Secondary School. There were Two guests bands as

well: Shunno and Jofola.

Chapter Three Band members from DPS STS School included Tanzil (11), Nourose (11), Nahian (11), Rizvan (11) Abrar(9), Urbana (9) and

Zaki (9). They performed a variety of songs ranging from Maroon 5 and Evanescence cover songs to their own original compositions.

The Biochemistry Olympiad is an

interschool competitive program

held yearly, and this year they

successfully accomplished their 6th

year in testing the scientific skills and

knowledge of students by means of

multiple choice questions (MCQs)

relating to the subjects Biology and

Chemistry. With O’level and SSC

candidates from 43 schools and A

‘Level and HSC candidates from 35

schools, the examination took place

at Curzon Hall, Dhaka University,

which lasted for an hour and consisted of 75 questions. Events included Bio Park inauguration, visiting the Department of Biochemistry

and Molecular Biology at Dhaka University, lecture sessions and participant feedback. After an Olympiad speech, the event concluded

with the closing ceremony featuring special guests, including professors of Dhaka University. The day concluded with the result

announcement, following which the students returned home.

On 16th March 2015, DPS STS School Dhaka participated in the Daily Star 16th Award Presentation Ceremony. The program was held at

Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium, Mirpur, to honour the students who achieved outstanding results in the O’ and A’ Level

examinations (2013-2014). Education minister of Bangladesh, Mr Nurul Islam Nahid, and British High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mr

Robert Gibson, were the chief and special guests of the occasion.

TRAININGS / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS

Six A’ Level and 27 IGCSE candidates of DPS STS School Dhaka were presented with the awards. Four students of DPS STS School received

awards for the Highest Marks in the Country.The Principal, Mr Harsh Wal, Vice Principal, Ms Madhu Wal, Deputy Secondary Head, Ms

Tarana Majid Ahmed, Board Exam Coordinator, Mr Mostafizur Rahman Mridha, and Teacher, Mr Nasir Uddin, of the school were present

in the ceremony to represent the school and cheer the award winners.

On Monday, 9th of March, Grade 10 students of DPS STS School attended an educational seminar conducted by the Malaysian

Universities Application Center (MUAC) on different universities in Malaysia at the school campus. The seminar was conducted by Mr.

Syed Imran Ahmed, the Managing Director of MUAC and representatives of six different Malaysian universities spoke to the students as

well. The representatives were from the following universities:

Swinburne University of Technology, (branch campus of the Australian University)

Manipal International University

University of Kuala Lumpur

UCSI University

KDU University

MAHSA University (Medical University)

The students gained useful knowledge on the living costs and benefits for higher studies in Malaysian Universities.

From 30th March till 2nd April, Vice Principal of DPS STS School, Mrs. Madhu Wal attended a

Professional Training Workshop at APU (Asia Pacific University) in Japan.

Training sessions were held by IT Manager for EDMODO IT Training for all teachers Department Wise throughout the Month of March.

2015

Maithreyan Ponraj of KG Jupiter participated in Athletic Meet 2015, organized by India Association

held at ISD on 13th of March. For his participation he was awarded with a medal and a certificate.

AISD (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

DHAKA) and DISA (DHAKA INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION) organized an

Athletic Meet 2015 on the 12th and 13th of

March. It was a two-day programme and 13

International Schools participated. Ten

Students from DPS STS School participated who

varied from Grades 2, 9, 10, 11 and 12. There

were 3 Girls and 7 Boys altogether who

participated out of which 1 girl and 4 boys

qualified for the Final rounds. Shafqat Zaman

of Grade 12 earned the 1st position while

obtaining the Gold Medal for breaking the 10-

year record of the Shot Put throw covering a

range of 11.75 meters.

2015

On the 13th of March, Students of DPS STS School participated in an International Basketball tournament hosted by the ISD. In this

tournament, 8 Schools from Dhaka participated out of which AISD played the 1st Match against DPS STS School ending in a loss for DPS

STS Students with a total of 18 - 15. DPS STS School won the 2nd Match against Green Herald School closing in with 44 Points victoriously

and then in the Semi Finals, DPS STS School was defeated by Scholastica School closing in with a total of 42 - 47. DPS STS School achieved

4th Position in the Tournament.

2015

International School Dhaka (ISD) & American International School Dhaka (AISD) organized a Dhaka international School football league

where 12 Schools participated as they were divided into two groups. The results are as follows:

SPORTS

5Th March - ISD -1 DPS -1

7th March -AKS -2 DPS – 3

14th March - Sir John Wilson -1 DPS -3

19th March - AISD -3 DPS -2

21st March- BIT -2 DPS – 3

28th March - Grace - 0 DPS - 0 ISD - 3 DPS - 3 (DRAW)

This brought the DPS STS League up to the 3rd position ranking of 2nd Runner up. Congratulations to Marjuq Shafi Haq (Grade 12) for

receiving the Best Player Award in the DHAKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOOTBALL LEAGUE- 2015.

New CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of STS, Mr. Parvez Saiful Islam, visited

DPS STS School on the 11th of March, along with Mr. Faisal Kader COO

(Chief Operations Officer) of DPS STS Dhaka.

Mr. Ranjith, Computer teacher was blessed with a baby boy on March 6th

Mr. Fazlul Haq, Physics Lab assistant was blessed with a baby boy on December 26th, 2014.

Shegufta Hasan (Economics Teacher) Ma’am’s father passed away on 19th December. DPS STS expresses its heartfelt condolences to the

family of the deceased.