DurgapurDurgapur PublicPublic SchoolSchool R A I G A N J P R O S P E C T U S Durgapur is a proud recipient of the “ the Best Innovative K-12 School” Award Public in by International United Educationist Fraternity. School It is one of the top 5 residential schools in West Bengal . R a i g a n j Durgapur Public School , Raiganj is a co-educational day-boarding cum residential school that adheres to the central board of secondary education (CBSE) syllabus. The school is a land able initiative and facilitate children’s holistic development .Since its inception on April,2009. Durgapur Public School , Raiganj has shaped into a vibrant school with a philosophy that promotes creative thinking , life –long learning and dedication to achieve the very highest standard in all their Endeavors. Spread over 37 acres of sprawling lush green campus equipped with specialized laboratories for Mathematics, biology , Physics , Chemistry , Information Technology ,Geography and Language labs for skill-enhancements. The School facilitates digital classrooms, creative activity areas and well stocked library. There are separate hostels for boys and girls and also provides in campus accommodation to the staff. The school campus has excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities along with two swimming pools. The School caters its self-owned fleet of buses .The Campus possess high priority focus on security. It has complete CCTV surveillance facility . The school campus stimulates a safe and child centered environment that enables a learner to explore multiple dimensions of excellence encompassing intellectual, social, emotional development as well as creating equal emphasis on academic rigor and engagements beyond the classroom. ABOUT THE SCHOOL CHIEF PATRON In 19th July 2009, our school was inaugurated by the honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the then Finance Minister. Our Chief Patron being an erudite scholar, a social benefactor and passionate towards education dreams and convicts that Durgapur Public School, Raiganj will prove its matter as a vibrant, creative and trust worthy centre of holistic leaving and development. Our CEO Our salutation to Late Shri Rupak Brahma, our CEO an envisioned leader and achiever par excellence, who was the driving force behind the inception of Durgapur Public School, Raiganj. He dared to dream, dreamt to create and created to make a difference, with mind truly brilliant and a heart that embraced all. Our Secretary Our Secretary Sir, Shri Shyamal Kumar Brahma is eminent as a person of extraordinary commitment to duty and excellence. His legacy of unstinted effort and honesty of purpose lives in the spirit of our college. He strives to make our stidents positive, knowledgeable and skillful young leaders with excellent academic performances. Our Principal Mrs. Saroj Jaiswal quotes “we spare no efforts to make the educational experience of our students meaningful and relevant to the socio-economic needs of the times and to equip our youth to face the challenges of the future for leading the society From the front, while ensuring that at the same time they are enjoying their experience of learning The learning process in our student-friendly, child-centric, inclusive school, helps them to chase their dreams and shapes them to be socially responsible, morally healthy and productive citizens of this world. Creating respect for our tradition, human values, culture and heritage is a part of our school environment”. ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ ..Nelson Mandela. VISION & MISSION Our Vision is to transform lives by creating and sharing Knowledge, while instilling values that prepare leaders for tomorrow . Our Mission The advent of the new millennium herald dizzying developments in technology and deep changes in the environment and in the patterns of socio- economic strata that greatly influence the way humans live. Subsequently, the impact on the entire human race has been deep, manifold and almost seemingly irreversible. The corresponding changes in the human social outlook and in the way people issue responses to social conditions further drive complex mutations in the interactions of social “ forces in society as a whole. At the same time, society copes with the challenges of having to redefine itself . It is in this scenario that DPS sees itself leading a pivotal role in developing and establishing new An investment in knowledge pays approaches to proactive living and constructivist the best interst. education in west Bengal. “ ~ Benjamin Franklin Our • To recognize the individual needs of each student and to meet them within the program as far as possible. • To foster an enthusiasm for learning. • To encourage the creative and artistic abilities of students. • To develop an analytical and critical approach to the world. • To encourage the confidence and self-respect of each individual. • To respect and support, and develop, where practicable, the culture of each student. • To enable students to understand global issues and the mutual responsibility of all communities for the world’ environment. • To develop the use of English not only as the language of Instruction but as a means of communication. • To support students’ home language wherever possible through the classes in the School. • To support the physical development of students through the program of physical education and sports. • To extend the range of fields of achievement available to students through sports and other out-of-class activities. • To instill in each student the value of loyalty to the school community , thereby encouraging a strong sense of self-discipline . Our Motto Education for the new Millennium. The optimum and fore mostly Effective CBSE based Curriculum DPS , Raiganj caters the central board of secondary education (CBSE) based curriculum which uses a variety of engaging teaching and learning methodologies that challenge and motivate learners to excel. The school advocates to provide quality education to promote intellectual, social, and cultural vivacity among its learners. The curriculum commits to provide a stress free learning that will develop competent , confident and enterprising citizens who will strive to promote harmony and peace in the society. I Learn……… …I Evolve ! The school helps its children in their journey from learning to evolving. It offers learning and living a new perspective each day . Thus our guidance is that education must inspire the student to volve into an aspiration and impressionable leader with all-round development. Let every little mind be free to go beyond the four walls of the classroom to discover themselves and evolve into a better being by inquiring ,seeking answers , challenging facts and drawing one’s own inferences ,each child finds freedom as well as requisite guidance to chart the unique learning path with joy and ability. BEYOND ACADEMICS Sports & Games Performing Arts Football Dance (Indian ,Western, Classical) cricket Music (Vocal Instruments) Basketball Skit & Drama (English, Hindi ,Bengali) badminton Table-Tennis Swimming Excursions Kickboxing Tai-kwan-do Nature Study Kho-Kho Adventure Camps Kabbadi Educational Trips Yoga,etc Visual Arts Drawing Painting Making Handicrafts School Houses 1 For each student at Durgapur Public School Raiganj, distinct houses bring forth a set of attributes and values that the child associates with and nurtures within oneself. 2 3 Nivedita Grace & Dedication Subhash Bold & Brave 4 Raman Hard Work Tagore Creativity & Faith Safe School……… ……………………….Secure Transport Safety and security are given prime importance the campus security is supported by technical systems like 24 x 7 surveillance cameras and trained security guards to meet the safety norms effectively .We have qualified doctors at our medical corners. We also have tied up with the local hospitals for any kind of emergency cases. Health records are meticulously maintained for all students of the school. The school runs a fleet of self –owned buses and small vehicles. Trained staffs ,drivers , conductors and teacher escorts in each bus is provided with mobile phones to stay in constant touch with school authorities and parents .Transport facility is available for Raiganj, Kaliyaganj, Itahar, Subhasganj, Harirampur,Churamon, and other adjoining areas. School Hours The school vehicles facilitate the dayboarding students to the school by 9 am sharp. As they say morning shows the day, we begin our day with the holy assembly at 9.15am. Then the 8 scholastic periods cascades accordingly to bring out a whole day of effective learning. Students (both day-scholars and residents) are given milk break at 11am, lunch break at 1pm and snacks break at 4pm for their refreshments. During school hours, students are allotted time for extra- curricular activities as well as games. The school is dismissed with the ending assembly at 4.15pm. Residential life at DPS, Raiganj The residential students begin their day with early morning PT/ Yoga. The students are provided breakfast at 8am. Then the usual school hours start from 9.15am and end at 4.15pm. Along with the scholastic learning, this includes milk break at 11am, lunch break at 1pm and games hour followed by snacks break at 4pm. For residents ,meals including breakfast, lunch , dinner as well as milk and snacks are provided at definite times in the canteen. The meals include 5 days of non- vegetarian and 2 days of vegetarian cuisines . After the school hours, the students are given remedial classes for