The Diamond Jubilee High School

The School is affiliated to the ICSE National Curriculum. It currently impacts over 1350 students from Pre-primary to Grade 10. Investing in regular teacher training and development, the school maximizes utilization of its infrastructure and resources to ensure delivery of a robust education programme.

The School is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) which has a long tradition of leadership in educational development. The foundations of the present system were laid by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, under whose guidance over 200 schools were established during the first half of the 20th century, the first of them in 1905 in Zanzibar, Gwadur in Pakistan and Mundra in India. Since the creation of Aga Khan Education Service companies in the 1970s, the schools have been centrally administered and managed.

The School is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) which has a long tradition of leadership in educational development. The foundations of the present system were laid by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, under whose guidance over 200 schools were established during the first half of the 20th century, the first of them in 1905 in Zanzibar, Gwadur in Pakistan and Mundra in India. Since the creation of Aga Khan Education Service companies in the 1970s, the schools have been centrally administered and managed.

AKES currently operates more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary, secondary and higher secondary education services to more than 54,000 students in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Uganda, Tanzania and Tajikistan. Schools are also envisaged, or under development, in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique and Syria.

Facilities

Library

The library acts as a centre of academic and intellectual development for staff and students, and contains encyclopedias, various series of world books and over 10,000 publications.The library subscribes to national and international periodicals, journals and newspapers.

Audio Visual Room

The Audio Visual Room is equipped with a television, tape-recorder, over-head projector, computer and LCD Projector. These audio visual aids help make teaching more effective, interesting and learning a multi-sensory process for students. Teachers use these to deliver lessons and screen educational films.

Computer Lab

Two internet-enabled computer laboratories with over a 100 computers are designed to meet the students’ Information Technology needs. Trained and experienced teachers provide both theoretical and practical lessons for students to help them navigate a rapidly changing technology driven world.

Science Lab

Three science laboratories provide requisite hands-on experience which is the heart of science teaching. Science teachers along with the lab assistant plan various demonstrations and experiments to ignite the curiosity and inculcate a scientific temperament in the students.

Performing Arts

A dedicated room is used to hone skills in vocal and instrumental music, dance and drama.

Art and Craft

A bright, airy and inspiring room, which  allows students to explore a variety of media ranging from fine art, painting, drawing and craft to give expression to their creativity.

Play Area

The sand pit, slides and swings make coming to school an enjoyable experience for young children.

Sports Facilities

The School has good sports facilities, which include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a squash court, table tennis facilities and a multipurpose ground. Opportunities for team games and physical training are facilitated by trained physical instructors and yoga teachers. Students practice yoga and pursue sports like table tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, throwball, squash and athletics. They also enjoy board games like carrom and chess. The annual sports meet is held to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship.

After School Enrichment Program

The educational enrichment hour offers an array of additional services, programs and activities that reinforce and complement the school’s academic program. These activities involve the visual and performing arts, music, physical and health programme and general recreation. Avenues to promote career awareness; community service and other youth development activities are provided based on student needs and interests.

Professional Development of Teachers

A school’s most important asset is its teaching force and hence the most rewarding investment a school can make is to ensure that teachers continue to learn. Training of teachers is a regular and on-going activity. The School, along with the Aga Khan Education Service, India conducts an in-depth analysis to identify relevant, training needs required for its teachers.

Teachers Resource Centre

One of the exclusive features of our school is the Teachers Resource Centre (TRC). As well as quality educational reference material, the Centre has computers with broadband internet facilities; and serves as a space for teachers to interact on a regular basis. It supports and facilitates in-service professional development of faculty. To keep abreast of new technology the school also owns an informational and educational CD library.