GERMAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMME - EVENT UPDATES
 

Indo German Cultural Exchange programme has been running successfully since 2009.

The exchange programme between Delhi Public School, Rohini and DieLoburg Johanneum Gymnasium, Ostbevern, Germany fosters the philosophy of ‘Education for Intercultural Understanding’. As part of this programme, the students and teachers of DPS Rohini visited DieLoburg Johanneum Gymnasium, Ostbevern, Germany from 21 May – 10 June 2016. This trip provided the opportunity to develop international mindedness which lies at the heart of intercultural understanding. This interaction aroused the curiosity of the students to learn more about the language and culture of their counterparts.

To complete the circle of interaction and development, students and teachers from DieLoburg are visiting DPS Rohini from 7 October – 27 October 2016.
 

07 October 2016 - 12 October 2016
After their arrival on the 07 October 2016 the German students settled in with their host families. 8-12 October being the Dussehra break in school, the visiting members from Die Loburg enjoyed Dussehra and Durga Pooja festivities and learnt about Indian festivals and culture.
 
Thursday, 13 October 2016
A welcome Assembly was organised for the German students and teachers to acquaint tehm with a normal working day in the life of a student at DPS Rohini. They were also given a tour of the school followed by an Orientation session on India to introduce the guests to India’s cultural diversity.

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Friday, 14 October 2016

A hindi language session followed by a documentary on Partition of India and Pakistan was conducted for the exchange students. The guests practiced and learnt the ancient Indian physical, mental and spiritual practice of Yoga during the yoga session.


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Saturday, 15 October 2016

The German Exchange Group visited TAJ MAHAL, one of the most popular seven wonders of the world, on 15 October 2016. Students appreciated the architectural beauty of the monument built BY the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Its was na interesting experience for them where they shopped for souvenirs, clicked photographs and brought home memories for a lifetime.


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Monday, 17 October 2016

A visit to the Parliament was organised on Monaday, 17 October 2016 for the students of Info-German Exchange group. They were taken to both the Houses of the Parliament – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as part of the study your. The Parliament Guide also showed them the CENTRAL HALL and an interactive session was held there to familiarise them with the working of the Institution.

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Tuesday, 18 October 2016
MAX MUELLER BHAVAN conducted a workshop ‘FIT-for-India’ for the visiting German Students at Delhi Public School Rohini on Tuesday, 18 October 2016. The objective of the workshop was to familiarise the German Students with Indian culture and society. The Resource person from MMB, Ms. Shilpa held an interactive session including games and activities for the attendees.

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Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Ø   Students of the German Exchange Programme visited the GANDHI SMRITI MUSEUM on Wednesday, 19 October 2016. They undertook a guided tour of the museum and gained an insight into the life and works of Gandhiji. A film on Mahatma Gandhi’s Role in India’s Independence struggle and his assassination was also viewed.

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Thursday, 20 October 2016

The German students were introduced to Hindustani Classical music and were taught the basics of playing the sitar. They also learnt the Gayatri Mantra and were taught the ancient Indian art of Madhubani painting and even tried their hand at it. After a hectic day at school, they visited the Akshardham Temple and enjoyed the musical fountain show. They also learnt more about Swami Narayan and his philosophy. They enjoyed a guided boat tour through the Akshardham Temple.

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Friday, 21 October 2016

Students were introduced to the game of cricket and learnt about some of the most famous cricketers of India. They enjoyed a fun game of cricket with the Students of DPS Rohini. This was followed by a friendly basketball game.

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Saturday, 22 October 2016

The day was reminiscent of Germany as the German Students attended the German Fest at DPS Vasant Kunj. They enjoyed various competitions organised there and also enjoyed some of the German delicacies.
 

Monday and Tuesday, 24-25 October 2016

Musical rehearsals for the farewell presentation and extensive work on the project, ‘Breaking Barriers – A Road to Unity’ was carried out. Students prepared posters and presentations as a part of this project.
 

Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Farewell Assembly

The German Exchange Programme 2016 came to an end with a cultural programme presented by the Indo-German group. A mellifluous rendition of the Gayatri Mantra on the Sitar, played by the German students and teachers was the highlight of the day. A medley of peppy German songs was also presented along with a dance presentation by the German and Indian students. The selected posters and PowerPoint presentation related to the project were also put on display and were explained by the German and Indian students. Memories of the Exchange Programme were compiled in the form of a short video film and brought tears in the eyes of the hosts and guests as they bid adieu. The movie served as a perfect parting gift of memories of an eventful exchange programme.

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