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Well – Equipped
Departments :
The
school provides to the students, the usage of the department of Physics,
Biology, Chemistry, Home Science, Psychology and the Guidance and Counseling
Cell equipped with the most modern apparatus . These encourage students to learn
through experiment and research. The school has an excellent art and sculpture
department which fosters the artistic talents of the pupils. The music
department equipped with various musical instruments, helps to discover the
talents for music among the students, and endeavors to refine these faculties.
The school boasts of an orchestra and school band par excellence which perform
at all major school functions. The Dance department has assisted in developing
the instinct for dancing so innate in most girls, and has produced many a
performance for annual prize distribution function and inter house cultural
festival.
The
Home Science department which is very well equipped trains not only those
students who have opted for Home Science at the plus two (+2) level, but also
refines the culinary skills of those students who take up cooking and baking as
a hobby. The costume department with its wide variety of apparels and
accessories caters to the requirement of the school during all school functions
and celebrations.
Learning Resource Center :
The
LRC is airy , pleasant and spacious with comfortable furniture providing a
tranquil and serene atmosphere , so essential for reading . The reference room
with internet facilities can be used by students for serious work and individual
study. TV seat to view educational video cassettes, multimedia computers,
educational CDs, easy access to internet and various sites across the globe is
available to the students at the click of a mouse. The LRC with its wide range
of books to meet the demands and taste of every age group, endeavors to develop
the reading habit and the appreciation of literature among the students. The
various reference books on every subject help students to acquire in-depth
knowledge and also develop independence in solving problems.
The LRC subscriber to a large number of news papers, journals, magazines and
periodicals, thus keeping the students in touch with happenings in India and in
the outside world.
The school is an institutional member of The British Council Library and The
American Information Resource Center.
The Audio- Visual Department :
The
audio-visual department has a large numbers of CDs, video and audio cassettes on
every subject. The language lab is a huge support to language learning. The
students have an easy access to this knowledge as CDs and video films related to
the syllabus are frequently shown to them, leading to the enhancement of the
learning experience.
Educational Tours :
The school, organize educational tours to places within and outside India.
The tours engender a feeling of pride and appreciation in the country’s rich
culture heritage and at the same time expose the students to the cultures
outside India. This helps to broaden their outlook.
Finishing School :
To hone perfection the skills like social graces and etiquettes in students the
finishing school classes are conducted for senior students. The students are
taught self- grooming, social behavior and other related subjects.
Adventure Sports :
In
VDJS students go to different adventure camps for a wide spectrum of activities
like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, water sports-rowing, river rafting
parasailing, etc. under the strict guidance and supervision of the resident camp
supervisor/instructors. These ventures promote in student the spirit of
adventure and love for nature. The adventure sports provide them an opportunity
to learn about local flora and fauna, interact with local people and appreciate
nature at its very best. Besides, these also help students in developing
tremendous confidence and self reliance. Students also participate in many
interesting adventure like film shows, exhibition on endangered wild life,
cultural heritage, discussions, seminars etc. during such pursuits.
Physical Education :
The purpose
of athletic training in VDJS is not only to develop a healthy body but to
discover the limits of personal endurance or weaknesses and one’s unique
physical make-up. It develops in the student’s sense of fair play and team
spirit and the joy of discovering one’s own abilities. To encourage a healthy
spirit of competition, and for physical well-being of the students, the school
provides facilities and opportunities for a variety of game and sports-outdoor
and indoor. These include hockey , basket-ball, tennis, badminton, volley ball,
athletics, throw ball, swimming, table tennis, martial arts take-won-do, karate
and roller skating. The school also boasts of an international standard 400
meter track and a 20 x 40 meter roller skating rink. A physical fitness
programme for the borders is part of daily routine – this includes morning PT,
yoga, meditation and aerobics.
NCC :
VDJS provides its students an opportunity to join NCC, to
inculcate the feeling of nationalism and importance of
unity and discipline in life.
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