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ISA ACTIVITY - Ancient Monuments of Delhi(International Treasures)

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As a part of the ISA Project under the aegis of the British Council,RPS International School Sec-89 conducted an activity-“International Treasures” for classes III - V on Thursday, October 10 2019. The students visited the epitomes of rich cultural heritage of India like Qutub Minar, Parliament house, India Gate. They were left spellbound to see the gigantic structures that can be described as some of the finest examples of architectural skills of Indian crafts men.The excavation site in Qutub Minar showed some direct proof of past era. The chatter in the bus was excited as it had truly been an enriching experience for the children. RPS is firmly determined to transform each and every student into Global Citizen of tomorrow. British Council’s International School Award (ISA) is an ambitious measure taken by school in this regard and the outcomes are phenomenal said school principal-Dr.Roopa Marwaha Bhalla.

World Of Folk Tales - ISA ACTIVITY

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Students of class I and II participated in the British Council ISA project ‘The World of Folktales’ with full flair. The aim of this project was to revive the tradition of storytelling and to explore different cultures and enhance literacy skills. The folktales 'Panchtantra','Jataka Tales','Arabian Night' were mainly from India, Burma and UAE. Each was an interesting tale, interspersed with curious characters and an insightful moral at the end. Stories 'The big Lion and a little Rabbit' from Panchtantra, 'Timid Hare' from Jataka Tales, 'Aladdin and the magic lamp' from Arabian Nights etc. were read aloud in class. Students made an oral presentation too on Folktales and supported with elaborate props and costumes. The activity gave students a chance to practice team-building. Fun and excitement was observed and the learning was stretched beyond books. It was extremely insightful for the students as they discovered how several stories came