Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, has wholeheartedly embraced the spirit of community service by adopting two government schools under Project Hum Saarthi, an initiative by the Haryana Government in collaboration with FICCI, since 2017-18. The aim of this project is to involve private schools in the voluntary adoption of government schools, thereby empowering students and teachers through innovative educational practices and improved infrastructure. The schools, Government Girls' Model Sanskriti Primary School, Kanhai, and Government Girls' Model Sanskriti Primary School, Jharsa 12170, now benefit from this partnership.

Stakeholders

• Student Volunteers: Interact Club and TSK members from DPS Gurgaon visit government schools twice a week for peer education.

• Teaching Faculty : DPS Shiksha Kendra faculty provides mentorship

• Parent Community: Contributes resources and support as and when required

• Promoters DPS Gurgaon: Play a vital role in sustaining the initiative by providing consistent support, resources and vision for its long-term success

Key Areas of Focus

Academic Enrichment

• To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students through community engagement and exposure to diverse learning methodologies. Sharing innovative methods to teach and learn through interactive teaching, participatory classrooms and activity-based learning

Comprehensive Development

• Co-scholastic aspects are addressed through engaging and creative activities designed to promote holistic student growth. Art and craft sessions, drama, storytelling and Quality Circle Time (QCT) are designed to foster 21st-century skills such as collaboration, effective communication, creativity and emotional well-being among students.

Teacher Mentorship

• Under the Mentorship Programme, experienced teachers from Delhi Public School Shiksha Kendra, provide guidance and support to their counterparts at Government Girls' Model Sanskriti Primary School, Kanhai. This mentorship focuses on sharing effective teaching practices, innovative pedagogical techniques and classroom management strategies.

Resources Shared

1. Library Books: Contribution by DPS Gurgaon parents and students to foster a reading culture
2. Graphic Novels : Distribution by Pro Vice Chairperson, Ms. Devyani Jaipuria, to foster literacy and art integrated learning
3. Whiteboards & Stationery: Supporting interactive and engaging learning environments

Collaborative Learning Opportunities

• DPS Gurgaon Visits: Joint academic activities and resource sharing

• ATL Lab Engagement: Hands-on STEM learning for students

• Cultural Exchange: Interactions with foreign exchange students for global awareness

Infrastructure Enhancement

• Whitewashing of old structures

• Construction of girls' washrooms

• Sports field upgrades

• Installation of an RO water purifier

• Dedicated housekeeping staff for ensuring  cleanliness in the school premises

• Offering continuous support with educational resources whenever the need arises

Through Project Hum Saarthi, DPS Gurgaon has been building a sustainable and inclusive educational ecosystem, transforming lives and creating a pathway to a brighter, more equitable future for all.