Dawood Public School
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| Dawood Public School داؤد پبلک سکول | |
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 Assembly hall at Dawood Public School | |
| 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 |
| Established | 4 April 1983 |
| Founder | Ahmed Dawood |
| 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 |
Dawood Public School (DPS) is a trust owned institution that offers education to over 2500 girls in Karachi, Pakistan.
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
[edit]DPS 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]Sports
[edit]Sports are popular extra-curricular activity at DPS. Inter-School Throwball,[6] Cricket,[7] Volleyball,[8] and Basketball Competitions are well-attended.
Connecting with community
[edit]Incorporating values of public service, the DPS Festival of Lights donated funds to Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice, as well as Lady Dufferin Hospital.[9][10]
Promoting critical thinking, Sabrina Dawood conceptualised a science exhibition, that led to the creation of the MagnifiScience Centre.[11][12]
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 -
Events Organized by Dawood Public School -
Dawood Public School at a glance -
Dalmun organized by Dawood Public School
References
[edit]- ^ "Facing the Challenges of Girls' Education in Pakistan". blogs.worldbank.org. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457)". www.cambridgeinternational.org. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Iffat Basrai Principal Dawood Public School shares her thoughts on the Principals Forum 2023, 31 March 2023, retrieved 18 March 2024
- ^ "AMI Teacher Training". Association Montessori Internationale. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ 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. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Girls bat and bowl for equality". The Express Tribune. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Technical Difficulties". pk.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "DPS Festival of Lights Illuminates Hope in People". The Nation. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Festival of Lights to brings hope to cancer patients". Daily Times. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Promoting critical thinking". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Rekindling love for science at the Magnifi-Science Exhibition". The Express Tribune. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "National Literacy Programme, Pakistan | UIL". 25 July 2017.