|
The 'Nature Walk' to Amrit Udyan on 23 February 2024 proved to be an enriching experience for the students of St. Mark's School, Janakpuri, as it not only provided them with an opportunity to connect with nature, but also instilled in them a sense of responsibility towards environmental conservation. Students of Classes IV to VIII explored the beauty of various flowers like tulips, roses and pansies, and engaged all their senses in appreciating the splendour of the natural world.
With the objective of providing students a platform to showcase their knowledge and awareness, an Inter House G.K. Quiz was organised for the students of Classes III to V on 5 February 2024. Students had teamed up to answer a plethora of different genres including Sports, Books & Authors, Science, Music, Grammar, Mathematics and so on. |
|
| A group of 20 students of Classes IX and XI, accompanied by teachers Ms. Archana Tyagi and Ms. Monika Uppal, visited the Russian House in New Delhi to attend the traditional Russian folk performance 'Petrushka'. The Director of the Russian House, Mr. Oleg Osipov, graciously welcomed all the schools who were a part of this event. The team of Novosivirsk Puppet Theatre presented a vibrant, joyfuland humorous Puppet Show and tugged at the heartstrings of their audience with their lively performance. |
|
| Fun City, Vegas Mall, Dwarka, was the venue for the rollicking picnic for the students of Class Nursery and KG, who had a gala time as they enjoyed rides like trampoline, super spin, air racer and an accelerating toy train, played games like air hockey and Pac-Man smash. It was a super fun and a wonderful time that they spent with their friends. |
|
| Students from Classes VI to VIII had an excursion at 'SMAAASH' Rajouri Garden, where they engaged in a variety of activities like bowling, air hockey, cricket, arcade games, etc., which was followed by a sumptuous feast and dancing. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as they immersed themselves in the games, strengthening their friendships in the process. The day was a perfect blend of creating memories and bonding. |
|
Students of our Primary, Middle and Senior wing joyously participated in 'Art Battle', a painting extravaganza which was organised by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Saket on 6th October 2023. Students had the amazing opportunity to paint to their heart's content and bring their creative imaginations to life on canvas. They also attended the exhibition and took inspiration from various colourful paintings on display.
The event helped them to connect with their inner artist and unleash their creative potential. It also benefited in the development of their character. |
|
The visit to Bharat Darshan Park turned out to be a memorable as well as an enlightening experience for the students of Classes VII and VIII. The park boasts of 22 remarkable replicas of famous monuments like the Qutub Minar, Temple of Mysore, and Konark, all ingeniously constructed from 350 tons of recycled materials.
In addition to these impressive sculptures, the park offers amenities such as an amphi theater for cultural events, a 1.5 kilometer walking track, captivating fountains and a serene pond.The visit was worthwhile for the students as they could see the use of high-quality waste materials that are used to closely replicate the originals. |
|
|
Ayush Utsav of Class X-F participated in the two week-long, ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2023 from 14 May to 27 May. It was organised at Space Applications Center (SAC), Ahmedabad to impart basic knowledge to the students on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications. ISRO has chalked out this programme to "Catch them Young". The programme is also expected to encourage more students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based research or career.
During the course, he interacted with various personalities like Sh. Rakesh Sharma, first Indian Cosmonaut; Sh. S. Somnath, Chairman ISRO; Dr. Nilesh M. Desai, Director SAC, and many others. He attended 30 lectures which taught everything about Space Science and Technology along with projects like Rocket Assembly and Launch, Robotics, Fire Fighting, Practicals, etc. In the end, a cultural programme was also held in which Ayush participated as an Anchor, Singer and Speaker. He even visited heritage sites along with science museums like the Gujarat Science City. |
|
|
|
| Writing can be a powerful tool for self-expression, and by sharing your own experiences and emotions, you can help to create a connection with your readers. We are thrilled to announce that the books authored by two of our talented young writers, Vanya Bansal (3-D) and Pranshi Kapoor (Vll-A), have been published by BriBooks, which is a creative writing platform that enables children of all ages to learn creative writing and get their books published on BriBooks and Amazon. Vanya delves into some captivating journeys In her book 'Safar Diaries’. While Pranshi, an avid reader, shares her travelling experiences and some useful tips for travellers, in her book 'Unleashing the Joy of Travel'. |
|
|
| The Yamuna River holds its cultural, historical, and ecological significance in the lives of people. Today the river faces several environmental challenges. A number of concerted efforts are being made to restore and protect its ecosystem by addressing pollution, promoting sustainable practices, and raising awareness. Government of NCT Delhi launched the campaign 'I LOVE YAMUNA' at Chhatt Puja Ghat, near ITO on 17 May 2023 in order to restore the river to its previous glory. Students and teachers from our school joined the campaign and stood their support for our precious Yamuna River. Hon'ble Chief Guest, Shri. Gopal Rai (Minister of Environment and Forest), gave away saplings to children and encouraged them to fight for the cause of making Yamuna clean again. |
|
|
|
A three-day experiential learning trip was organised by St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri. It was fun-filled, Residential Program tour to Rocksport, Corbett for the students of Classes 6 to 9 from 13th May to 15th May 2023.
The tour commenced with an orientation and briefing by the Rocksport team. Numerous sports and adventurous activities were planned for the students like Body Surfing, Jungle Safari, Mission Impossible and so on. The students had a gala time dancing on DJ night. Also, they spent some pensive moments penning down their experience in their journals.
A prize distribution ceremony was organised on the final day which really cheered the students up. The tour was altogether a wonderful learning experience for the students as it helped them become more independent and confident! |
|
|
A Tree Plantation Drive was organised on 11th May 2023, in the school premises to raise awareness and consciousness about the environment. Students and teachers planted saplings of Henna, Bougainville and Euphorbia with great zeal and enthusiasm.
The drive is an initiative towards making our environment clean and to teach students how we can save our environment from pollution. |
|
Jasleen Kaur and Misha Ahuja, of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. School, Janakpuri, visited Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM studio, a visit organised by TIMES-NIE for the students of Classes IX to XII.
On arrival, they attended a Workshop on the topic 'Radio: A Medium of Mass Communication and Associated Careers'. They also took a tour of Radio Mirchi Station wherein they got to understand the usage of different equipments used. Not only this, but they also met the celebrity RJ, Sayema who shared her life and work experiences with them. |
|
|
|
|
Summer Camps are about learning new skills, having fun and making memories that last a lifetime.
As part of the Art Summer Camp, students of St. Mark's School, Janakpuri, decided to take their artistic skills up a notch and participated in various art specific activities like learning how to make a landscape using oil pastel colours, using vibrant poster colours to enhance their drawings, blending oil pastels and making creative paintings.
‘Western Music' activity during the camp made Children learn about the numerous exercises which are crucial for strengthening the vocal cords and different styles of singing and playing songs. They were also introduced to some vocal exercises and the basics of playing instruments like guitar, keyboard and drums.
During the ‘Classical Dance’ Summer Camp, students learnt about the classical dance form 'Kathak’. They also learnt the basics of Rajasthani folk dance 'Chirmi' and the basic steps of 'Bharatnatyam' too. The students also learnt about 'Maharashtrian folk dance', and gracefully demonstrated all the skills learnt. Last but not least, students participated in the 'Sports and Fitness’ Summer Camp with great zeal and fervor. They engaged in Yoga exercises for relaxation and Judo, as a full-body workout. They also got the opportunity to learn to play team sports like Handball and Table Tennis. Students had a great time engaging in various summer camp activities and learnt how these activities helped them build character and taught kindness, inclusion, perseverance and respect!
Chirag Kapoor, Prakhar Jindal and Yuvraj Marwaha of class XI C brought laurels to the school by winning the ‘Third Position' in ‘AppiON’, where they designed an application called 'HealthMate' using MIT App Inventor software. The app 'HealthMate' is designed to help users to achieve their wellness goal by tracking exercise, water intake, nutritional guidance, and health monitoring such as step counter, BMI counter and sleep tracker.
The teacher incharges and the students were congratulated by our Principal Ma’am. |
|
|
|
The school bid adieu to Ms. Niru Sabharwal, who retired from her whole- hearted and dedicated service of 33 years as PGT Physics. Our Chairman, Mr. T.P. Aggarwal, appreciated Ms. Niru for her commendable work over the years and extended his best wishes for her new journey that lies ahead post retirement. Our Vice Principal, Ms. Anie Benny, thanked her for being a guiding light for the students and an asset to the institution. Her family members shared how she has always prioritized her work over everything else. She has also taught the value of kindness, sincerity, and generosity beyond the syllabus.
With her innovative teaching methodology, she always tried to bring the world inside the classroom while explaining the various laws and applications of Physics. Her passion for her subject, meticulous working style and the rapport with students as well as staff members will be dearly missed. We wish her all the love and luck for her future endeavours! |
| Cinema provide children with an opportunity of recreation and helps to enhance their understanding as an art form, a movie visit, sponsored by Times of India, was organised for the students of Classes V and VI on 3 May 2023. It was a memorable experience for the students as they thoroughly enjoyed watching 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway' and were seen discussing the movie and their favorite scenes after the screening, which proved that the movie had a positive impact on them. |
|
|
| A Parliament visit was organised for the students of Classes 7th to 11th by Member of the Lok Sabha (MP), Mr. Parvesh Verma, wherein the students experienced the Lok Sabha in session and its functional procedure in the central hall where the Joint Session of the parliamentarians takes place. Students learnt about the basic parliamentary functions which are the key source for smooth governance. Their visit gave them the opportunity to understand the significance and nuances of the Parliament as a powerful institution in India’s democracy. |
|
Under the able leadership of our visionary Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India had organized the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference on March 19, 2023 at Subramaniam Hall, NASC Complex, Pusa Road, New Delhi to stimulate the exports of millets from India and provide market linkage to the producers.
The year 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets (IYoM) by the United Nations, the Government of India is making it a people’s movement and positioning India as the ‘Global Hub for Millets’. As part of this mega event, FSSAI organised an exhibition on "Shree Anna”, a wholesome food for a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
A group of 30 students of class VI, along with two teachers, attended the exhibition that had more than 100 stalls that showcased millets and millet-based ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products by millet-based startups and exporters. It was a wonderful experience for our students who not only learnt about millets and their varieties, but also their benefits to lead a healthy life. |
|
|
Excursions provide children a chance to interact with their community and strengthen friendships and helps children to learn about their immediate environment.
Students of Classes Nursery and KG enjoyed an educational excursion to National Bal Bhavan and National Rail Museum. They enjoyed 'Joy Train' and 'Mono Rail'. They went on a tour of the museum and learnt about the ancient Indian civilization, India's freedom struggle and converting waste material into usable items. Students were excited to see the aquariums and had a wonderful time. |
|
Our young learners at St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School, understand the intricacies and technicalities of literature. In order to fuel up their quest the school organized a visit to Times LitFest Delhi 2023, Siri Fort Stadium, on 11th February 2023. It was a two day gala event, based on the theme of ‘One World, Many Words’, wherein more than 100 authors were invited for 60 plus sessions. The Guest of honor for the event was Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, IT and Electronics.
The event provided a unique opportunity to students who wish and aspire to become creative writers to follow their dreams. It was a worthy and a fruitful session. |
|
| A school trip gives students the chance to experience new venues. They build in children a different level of excitement and fun and give them something to look forward to. Keeping this in mind, an exciting trip to Adventure Island was organised for the students of Classes IV to XI. The students explored the amusement park and enjoyed going on various rides like Go-Kart, Splash, Sidewinder and so on. They relished a hearty meal with their friends and danced to their heart's content. Students enthusiastically frolicked around the park and had an enjoyable experience. |
| |
|
|
Nature keeps us grounded, Obstacles make us perseverant and Adventure makes us tough. These three factors combine to give a new learning to the students.
Our school organised Rocksport Residential Program for Classes VI-VIII from 11th to 13th October 2022 at Rocksport Sariska. 78 students were a part of this power packed experience that pushed them to challenge themselves, enhance their confidence and acquire new skills. There were many activities planned for children as each day at the camp was customised to bring out different aspects of their personality. The students participated in activities like zip lining, rock climbing, hangman, trekking, jungle safari and so on. |
|
|
|
Educational excursions expand children’s learning through active hands on experience. Students of Classes Nursery, 1 and 3 spent a day full of fun and learning at KidZania.
They explored the functioning of places like a fire station, Parle-G and Kinder Joy factory, Petrol Pump etc. They also engaged in amusing activities like dancing, singing, baking, painting and rock climbing. |
|
|
|
Educational trips stimulate learning beyond what textbooks and videos can provide to the learning environment. They subtly develop an understanding of various issues around the world. They also help students become more empathetic and respectful towards other cultures and towards their own surroundings.
An educational trip to Agra was organised for the students of Classes IV to VI, wherein they were provided with an opportunity to have a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Agra. Students visited the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, and learnt about their architectural magnificence and history.
They explored various places, enjoyed with their friends and had a joyous experience. |
|
|
"And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling."
At SMSJP, we believe adventure is the best way to learn. Children seek adventure and it helps them open their mind.
With the aim of giving an exciting and fruitful learning experience to the students of classes VI to IX, Rocksport organised an Adventure Camp to Jim Corbett National Park from 22 May to 24 May.
Reflections at Bonfire and Sunrise Trek were other highlights of the camp.
Such a joyful and enriching experience it was for the students...!!?? |
|
To encourage our young scientists, a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths) summer camp was organised for students of Classes I to VII from 16 May to 22 May 2019.
In this 5-days workshop, the students were introduced to the subject in such a way that engaged and encouraged them to continue learning in a hands-on, positive environment.
Our little engineers made their own working models of a Bugel horn, Electric boat, Harmonica, table lamp, LED and Trebuchet, discovering concepts of sound, light, force and energy in a fun-filled way.
Here are a few pictures of the camp... |
|
| Students of Classes I, II and III enjoyed their day out at KidZania in the month of February 2019. There are wide range of fun filled activities in this huge indoor game park. Children took great interest in trying their hands on different theme based activities. It was a wonderful experience for the enthusiastic kids. |
|
| Students of Classes IV and V enjoyed a day out at Rocksport outdoor camp. It was great day for the children as they experienced many sport activities for organised for the children such as net crawling etc and variety of fun filled activities like pottery etc. |
|
Click here for more Snaps . . .
|
| An exciting, fun filled session of adventure and rock and roll was organised at the Rocksport Outdoor Camp for the students of Classes VI to VIII. The day had a kick start with healthy breakfast for the students at the campsite followed by lunch and snacks during the later part of the day. The students took up activities like zorbing, zip lining, rock climbing, pottery, tractor rides, Burma Bridge, commando net, hamster wheel, commando crawl, and tug of war. DJ dance and combination of fun filled games and life skills activities under the supervision of teachers and professional instructors made their learning experience richer, joyful and rewarding. |
|
| An educational visit was organised to Dwarka Court to give an exposure to students about the proceedings of the Judiciary. A group of 30 students from classes XI and XII along with teachers visited the court and gained an insight about the court room sessions. |
|
To mark the celebration of Children's Day, the Nordic and Baltic Embassies organized a film festival in New Delhi from 14 to 17 November.
Our school was invited to the festival where, “Iqbal Farooq and the Secret Recipe" a Danish film was screened.
A group of students from classes VIII to XI went to see this movie at the Deshmukh Hall, Lodhi Road. It was a wonderful experience altogether for everyone. |
|
On the occasion of Children's Day, our school Principal Mrs. Alka Kher and Mr. I. P. Arora, in-charge, Scouts and Guides along with selected students Rishika, Akshra, Saksham, Aditya, Namya of Class V and Dishant of Class VIII met the Honourable President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind.
The group visited The Rashtrapati Bhawan and saw the Museum which showcases the legacy of Indian Presidents and select chapters of the freedom struggle all under one roof to get a glimpse of how the planet’s second-largest presidential estate works. |
 A day outing was organized for our students to alleviate any stress due to the upcoming final academic year exams and let the students feel free and enjoy a day off. The class teachers accompanied the students. Students of Classes III, IV and V had an educational trip to Kidzania, Noida on 18, 19 and 20 February 2018 respectively.
Children enjoyed the visit to the Global Indoor Theme Park. They participated in role- play activities of pilots, surgeons, detectives, chefs, firemen, television producers, radio- jockeys, mechanics etc. It helped develop psychomotor, cognitive and social skills amongst children.
Overall, Kidzania was a perfect day of fun, learning and socialization.
|
|
| Students of Classes VI VII and VIII visited Adventure Island, Rohini on 6, 7 and 8 February respectively. The students thoroughly enjoyed the magic show as well as the various rides and attractions available in the amusement park. They also brought various artefacts and toys from the stalls available. The trip also provided an informal setting for the teachers and students to connect. The picnic was a huge success as it gave much needed respite to the students as well as the teachers. |
 Our school in association with ‘Leo Planetaria’ introduced the concept of mobile planetarium education for the students of Classes I-V. Digisky TM Mobile Planetarium shows were organized on 31 October 2017. The students were taken on a virtual journey to connect them to the fascinating night sky. They learnt about various constellations, story of pole star and its location. It was a 3600 immersive experience, which dazzled on budding astronomers. |
|
| On 14 November 2016, 6 students of our school, namely Dhruv Kakkar, VIIF; Vansh Malhotra, VIIF; PulkitA huja, VIIB; Angel, VID; Kanak, VIID and Pashveen Kaur, VIIB were chaperoned to the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the Principal Ms. Alka Kher and scouts and guides incharge Mr. I. P. Arora. The students, were overawed and intrigued by the objects at the museum of the Hon’ble President of India, which included royal habiliment and vesture, regal seats, cars, international lagniappes, models, portraits of great Emperors and Queens. It helped the students gain an insight into the demeanor, which incarnates the magnanimous position of the President, and the delineation of Indian history. The tenacious students, after a long wait, were able to meet our Honourable President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and even got an opportunity to communicate with him, thereby comprehending his perspicuous nature and discovering his penchant for education and for the youth. |
|
| To enhance the knowledge of French Language, a visit to the French Library was organized at Alliance Francaise. The students of Class VIII were given the opportunity to explore the world of French Language. Students learned a lot about the different kinds of books available at the French library. They also participated in the French Quiz based on their culture and civilization thus gaining an insight into French culture. |
|
| Students of classes IV & V visited NGO – MUSKAN on 17 Aug 2016 as part of Hobby Club Activity of Interact Club. The purpose of the visit was to sensitize the students about the ways an Intellectual Disable Child cope up with life. To make sure that they become self-sufficient at day to day activities is the main aim of MUSKAN. Our students when entered the ECO-Friendly campus of the NGO were divided into five groups and were taken to different work units like pickle making unit, jewellery making unit, paper bag making unit, candle making unit, baking unit etc. where mentally disabled children were given training. Our students greeted these children with sweets, flowers and hand made cards. We also had an interactive session with Assistant Director of the NGO Ms. Abha Karn who encouraged and motivated our students to help not tease these differently abled children. Our St. Markians also contributed by purchasing various items prepared by differently abled children. Overall it was an enlightening and touching experience for teachers as well as students. |
|
A group of 69 students from classes III to VII accompanied by teachers visited the Indian Science Festival at Thyagraj Stadium on 11 August 2016.
The main aim was to make the students familiar and aware of the various new scientific technologies like which were interpreted using easy simulations and first hand experimentations. The whole exercise was to develop ideas, activities and quest for innovation towards a joyful learning through evaluation and analysis rather than depend on rote learning. |
|
| Our school organized ‘Camp Anubhav’ for students ofclasses V to IX at Tiger Sanctuary, Jim Corbett Park. This trip was an experiential learning for the students. They indulged in various adventure activities, visited nearby places, exchanged notes with the local inhabitants and learnt new skills. At the camp, the days were divided into 5 phases to align the students with their natural body clock. Each phase provided a specific experience in accordance to Ayurvedic ‘Doshas’ to enhance different qualities or ‘gunas’. The Adventure began at the outset of the journey. Students had to undertakea 8 km. jeep ride and cross a dry river bed en-route to reach the camp site. They explored through nature walks and jeep safari. They tracked tigers during the first night out itself, discovered pugmarks and watched elephants, deer, monkeys and exotic birds in their natural habitat. The hammock and the unhindered view of the starry night ‘exported’ them to a different planet altogether. While some Camp activities were meant to teach the students how to be independent and self - reliant, indulging in group activities made them aware of the importance of team work. Thus they acquired new strengths and became responsible individuals by pushing themselves physically and mentally. |
|
Art, Artifacts, history and much more . . .
Students of Heritage Club enjoyed their day out with their respective teachers and learnt about their past in an interesting manner. Students of class VI, VII & VIII learnt about the myrid aspects of History. They were divided into two groups under the tutelage of two guides. The guided tour began with the introduction of the great river valley civilization called the Indus valley civilization or the Harappa age. The students saw the various artifacts of that period belonging to different sites such as Dholavira, Harappa & Mohenjodaro. The live seeing of the objects took the entire learning experience to a new level. Students also learnt about the process of coin minting, Buddhist history and the various ages of Mauryan empire and the Gupta Age.
The added attraction of this entire trip was the rock cut sculptures, sword of Aurangzeb and the miniature paintings.
Overall this study tour connected the children to their roots, was a eye opener where they learnt about India’s amazing intellectual and material wealth. Saw the spiritual growth of India and also understood the concepts of conservation and archeology. |
|
Our school organized a visit to the French Library of Alliance Française on 11 May 2016 in which 30 students actively participated from Class X.
Students got the opportunity to explore the French Library and to know more about the different kinds of books available there. They also actively took part in the quiz organized by the campus France and they also enjoyed watching a French movie in the auditorium. It was really a learning experience for the young learners. |
| Students of the Interact Club visited Drishtikon NGO - A view point on 29 January 2016. The NGO is working for women empowerment and also facilitates drop outs in completing their education. Apart from focusing only on education, they’re also running a vocational center from women. The students of classes IV and V had an interactive session with the representatives and the members associated with the NGO. It was a very learning experience for the children. The students were able to acquire certain life skills which would help them to shape up as a better individual. |
|
| Students of Exploration Club from Classes I to III visited Crafts Museum, New Delhi as part of their Hobby Club Activity on 28 January 2016 which is situated near Purana Quila. The spectacular display of terracotta horses from Tamilnadu welcomed the students to the beautiful calm and peaceful atmosphere of crafts museum which is set up in the surroundings of typical Indian village away from hustle and bustle of Delhi city’s life. Students enthusiastically enriched themselves with the rich art and craft, traditional and cultural heritage of India. Students were amazed to see the rare collection of tribal art, hand paintings on the walls of mud huts, pottery, jewellery wood carvings, metalware and unique embroidery from different states of India. Students also interacted with the best artisans of India and watching these craftsmen at work was visual treat. Students danced with the artists from Himachal Pradesh who were performing ‘Gaddi Dance’ form. It was a wonderful and amazing experience for students where they educated themselves about rich craft & cultural heritage of India. |
| |
| CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE Visits / Explorations / Camps / Excursions OF 2015 AND BEFORE |
| |
|
