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Dawood Public School (DPS) is a trust owned institution that offers education to over 2500 girls in Karachi, Pakistan.
| Dawood Public School داؤد پبلک سکول | |
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| Address | |
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ST-1, Dawood Cooperative Housing Society, Bahadurabad Karachi , Sindh , 74800 | |
| Coordinates | 24°53′19″N 67°04′13″E / 24.8885°N 67.0704°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Not-for-profit institution |
| Motto | Enlighten my soul, enlighten my being |
| Principal | Iffat Basrai |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 2 to 19 |
| Enrollment | ca. 2500 |
| Color(s) | Sky blue, Beige |
| Mascot | Candle and Book |
| Graduates | Dawoodians |
| Website | DPS Website |
DPS is affiliated with Cambridge University and offers an educational program for girls aged 2 to 19 years. DPS provide preschool, primary education, secondary education and preparation for the International General Certificate of Education(IGCSE).
History
editDPS was established in 1983 by Ahmed Dawood. He took the initiative to promote education[1] among women. Offering Science, Mathematics, and popular electives like Global Perspectives[2] and English Literature,[2] the school provides classes from Nursery to O Levels.
Faculty
editThe faculty of DPS consists of a Principal,[3] along with a Section Head for its Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary Sections. The teachers are highly qualified subject specialists, well-trained for their respective role.[4][5]
Events and achievements
editSports
editSports are popular extra-curricular activity at DPS. Inter-School Throwball,[6] Cricket,[7] Volleyball,[8] and Basketball Competitions are well-attended.
Connecting with community
editWorld Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan organized a Nature Carnival at PAF Museum, Karachi.
Incorporating values of public service, the DPS Festival of Lights[9] donated funds to Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice,[10] as well as Lady Dufferin Hospital.
promoing the marvels of Science, Sabrina Dawood[11][12] conceptualized a unique science exhibition, that led to the creation of the MagnifiScience Centre. Distinguished intellectuals DrAtta-ur-Rahman, Ameena Saiyid attended the event along with many others. The DPS campus opened its doors to the community of Karachi, Thatta, Badin District etc., for three days of engagement and hands-on learning.
The DPS Evening Session provides free education to underprivileged[13] students. The Dawood Development Unit supports individuals with special needs, aiming to integrate them into mainstream education.
Gallery
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Extra Activities at Dawood Public School -
Evening Event at Dawood public School -
Fruit Day Celebration at Dawood Public School -
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Dawood Public School at a glance -
Assembly hall at Dawood Public School -
Dalmun organized by Dawood Public School
References
edit- ^ "Facing the Challenges of Girls' Education in Pakistan". blogs.worldbank.org. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ a b "Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457)". www.cambridgeinternational.org. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Iffat Basrai Principal Dawood Public School shares her thoughts on the Principals Forum 2023, retrieved 2024-03-18
- ^ "AMI Teacher Training". Association Montessori Internationale. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/support-and-training-for-schools/professional-development/courses/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Futsal, Taekwondo, Cricket, Rope Skipping, Volleyball, Throwball, Netball competitions end in 6th Students Olympics Games". The Nation. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Girls bat and bowl for equality". The Express Tribune. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Technical Difficulties". pk.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "DPS Festival of Lights Illuminates Hope in People". The Nation. 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Festival of Lights to brings hope to cancer patients". Daily Times. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Promoting critical thinking". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Rekindling love for science at the Magnifi-Science Exhibition". The Express Tribune. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ https://uil.unesco.org/case-study/effective-practices-database-litbase-0/national-literacy-programme-pakistan#:~:text=The%20ALP%20is%20a%20basic,little%20or%20no%20literacy%20skills. [bare URL]