Student Life

SPHS provides an array of Sports, Visual &Performing Arts, Clubs &CCAs sowing seeds for childrens’ skill development making student life pleasurable and treasurable.

Visual &Performing Arts Student Clubs Co-Curricular Activities Learning for life Health & Physical Education

Visual Arts – Arts and Crafts

Art and craft at SPPS young learners explore different media of art and craft in form of drawing and painting, collage making, clay modeling etc., developing awareness of various art forms in and around the environment in a creative, productive and joyful manner. Students take up wholesome art education. This helps us develop aesthetic sensibilities and respect for social values and cultural heritage.

Performing Arts – Music and Dance

All the students learn the rhythm of sound Compulsory hours of music is one of the factors that instills a sense of calm and discipline in young Peterites energizing their minds to excel. With grace in bodily movements and some time off to get lost in the world of Dance classical, fusion, contemporary, global whatever be the form, Dance classes bring that smile and grace that comes naturally to every Peterite.

Work education

Our students take up learning skills in textile dyeing, printing and aesthetic crafts construction aimed at restoring dignity and respect to all types of manual work, promoting self-reliance through a development of proper work skills and values. These practical skills equip our young preterites with need-based life activities beneficial when they enter the world of work.

Regular, high quality PE programs provide all students with opportunities to develop:

An inclination towards, and strong motivation for lifelong maintenance of health and fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility to meet the demands of everyday life
Agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, power and speed to be able to perform a wide range of daily tasks
The techniques necessary to become a skillful performer and competitor in different sports and activities
Such traits of character as self-mastery, discipline, courage, determination and confidence
Good sportspersonship, fair play and ability to be an informed spectator
An ability to perform in different activity – related roles such as attacker, defender, supporter, supported, referee, leader, captain

“One must learn by doing the thing, though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try.”

The joys and benefits of experiential learning can never be overlooked. This year we have initiated the speech and drama classes for students of classes I-V to provide them a platform to develop the skills of expression and public speaking.

Science Club

Science Club has a wide range of activities that promote learning by combining recreational and educational factors. Representing interdisciplinary approaches to learning the carefully selected activities of the clubs, focus on the entire garnet of the development of learners in a cohesive manner.

Science Club Activities

Month	Class V	Class VI	Class VII	Class VIII
April	-	-	-	-
June	Orientation	Orientation	Orientation	Orientation
July	Air around us — Vacuum cleaner	Separation of substances	Heat — Modes of transfer	Synthetic Fibres
August	Systems in Human Body	Body movements	Acids, Bases & Salts	Force, Pressure & Area
September	-	-		-
October	Rain Water Harvesting	Motion & Measurement	Transportation in animals & plants	Friction
November	Introduction to force	Electricity	Electric circuit & Its effects	Chemical effects of Electricity
December	-	-	-	-
January	Simple Machine, Levers	Light, Magnets	Wind, storm & Cyclones, Light, Image & Object	Sound Vibrations, Light & Reflection

Book reading Club

Book reading Club inculcates a love reading amongst the students a reading club. A wide range of extra reading activities like Book Review Sessions, Drop Everything And Read (DEAR), Reading Log is organized regularly.

Green Ambassadors Club

Green Ambassadors Club aids in creating an SSR – STUDENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, engaging students in all activities that promote a sustainable planet.

Dramatics Club

Dramatics Club forms the right platform for students skilled in creative theatrical expression.Dramatised Reading Sessions and Production of Drama are some of its key work spheres apart from serving as a major tool for teaching language.The club plays a key role in organizing the annual SPHS Drama Fest.

Literary Club

Literary Club instills in the students a love for literature apart from serving as a platform for mastering the nuances of Literary skills such as Recitation, Speech, Elocution, Declamation, Formal & Informal Introductions, Interviewing Skills etc.

TEDEd Club

TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of every student and educator in the world, and we’re excited to welcome you on the journey! Read on to learn more about TED’s global student voice initiative and how to get involved.

TED-Ed Student Talks Program:

A program that supports students in discovering, developing and sharing their ideas in the form of TED-style talks.
A space for students to explore, think critically about and discuss ideas.
A platform that helps students develop presentation literacy skills while connecting them to a global community

Our Students featured on TEDEd Student Talks Community Newsletter Click Here

INSPIRE and Young Innovators @SPHS

INSPIRE and Young Innovators @SPHS With an aim to celebrate Innovative Ideas for Quality Living , the school INSPIRE & YOUNG INNOVATORS CLUB engages students to brain storm and present original ideas related to different categories like energy, environment, transport, general household utility items and societal problems .The best ideas are presented to Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research -Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) INSPIRE MANAK , a national program by The Department of Science & Technology (DST) ,Government of India for attracting talented young students to study Science and pursue career in Research were the centre of attraction for the visitors.All ideas are developed int working models and presented during the annual science exhibition titled YOUNG INNOVATORS@ SPHS .

S.T.E.M.Club

Teaching relevant, in demand skills that will prepare students to become innovators in an ever evolving world is the objective of this club . The club dedicates hours towards inculcating this scientific temper in students .The inclusion of the arts component into STEAM makes it more fun to learn, and more approachable to kids. Children are engaged in learning, and learn in ways that can hold their attention. The students co-relate and connect classroom concepts to daily life, real world , design and create working models that demonstrate the application of concepts learnt in the curriculum.The club is dedicated to bring learning hands-on activity based experimental learning into the students’ life.

Awakened Citizen Program Club (ACP)

The members of Awakened Citizen Program (ACP) club are exposed a series of sessions so that the infinite strength and potential inherent in every child can be manifested as wonderful possibilities in every walk of life. ACP club seeks to empower students in real and tangible ways to develop as enlightened citizens who can stand on their own feet and make responsible choices. The three core values guiding the activities of the club are ..

STRENGTH – to awaken students’ inner potential
HARMONY– to awaken students’ intrinsic oneness
EXPANSION– to awaken students’ expanded responsibilities
The club is open for students of of Grade 6,7& 8

Tourism Club

The Tourism Club strives to educate students about Heritage - movable and immovable assets of artistic, literary, architectural, historical, archaeological, ethnological, scientific value that embody the essence of a nation”and organizes Adopt a monument , Heritage Walks , Awareness Programmes, Poster making Contests ,Meet-the- expert sessions and Heritage Quiz etc to help students preserve, promote and propagate the wealth in tourist spots of the region .

At SPHS the weekly CCA helps students nurture innate talents, nourish hidden capabilities and develop the much needed Soft-skills.The weekly CCAs commence within the familiar domains of the classroom and progress to a wider platform, culminating in an Inter-house Contest. Winning laurels in CCAs adds the mystical touch to a student’s portfolio, apart from building on the house-scores to receive the coveted Best House Award. Co-curricular Activities form an integral part of SPHS as they help to develop self-confidence and self-esteem of the students. Co-curricular activities reflect the diverse interest of the students and lead to all round development of them.

Co-Curricular Activities for Class II — X (2019-20)

Month	I, II & III	IV &V	VI, VII & VIII	IX & X
March/April	--	Drama Fest	Drama Fest	Drama Fest
June/July	Literary Fest	Literary Fest	Literary Fest	Literary Fest
August	Patriotic songs	Patriotic songs	Patriotic songs	Patriotic songs
Sept./Oct.	S.T.E.A.M. projects English Olympiad	S.T.E.A.M. projects English Olympiad	S.T.E.A.M. projects MUN English Olympiad	S.T.E.A.M. projects MUN
November	Annual Day	Annual Day	Annual Day	Annual Day
December	Math Mate Math Olympiad	Math Mate Math Olympiad	Math Mate Math Olympiad	---NA---
January / February	Drama Fest Science Olympiad Spell Bee	Spell Bee Science Olympiad	Spell Bee Science Olympiad	---NA---

Educations at SPHS lies in not simply giving information to students but teaching them how to use it to spread the fragrance of Joy and Happiness . Thus a wide array of events and activities are regularly organised that provide a stimulating environment that “give wings to the divine fire” within each learner and “fill the world with the glow of its goodness”.

Expeditions and Camps

A group of students visited Singapore to observe , understand and appreciate the Cultural Ethnicity of Singapore .

Field Trips and Picnics

A number of field trips, picnics and outings are organised to extend learning beyond classroom.
Schooling at SPPS is such fun! Teaching and assessments are always supplemented by Field Trips and Picnics. These serve to be a day full of fun, enriching practical hands-on experiences paving the way for new horizons of excellence in learning.
Young Peterites visited Sudha Car Museum, Nehru Zoological Park, Health Museum, Birla Plantorium, Salarjung Museum, Public Gardens. Also, a selected team of young scientists from Class VIII, IX and X under the stewardship of the science faculty visited Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology , Institute of Marine Sciences on the occasion of their open day.
Field Trips enhance the scientific temper in our young scientists apart from quenching their thirst and curiosity about Cellular Biology.

Class Bulletin Boards & General Display Boards:

Peterites express their creativity in form of Art work, Posters, Poems, Jingles, Write-ups put up on their class bulletin boards and display boards. Apart from enhancing the student’s creative expressions , display boards of SPHS reflect Peterite’s culture – we share and care to grow.

Joy of Giving

Social Responsibility is a Core Value of the school Culture . SPHS takes up the initiative each year to mobiliseresources for the well being of Senior Citizens , Under- privileged .

Student Council

Student Prefectorial Board elected by the students in a true democratic process teaches students the complexities and norms of Democratic leadership , the responsibilities associated with it .

Model United Nations

Model UN is one of the most popular ways to learn about the workings of the United Nations. MUN Conferences are organized to engage young students in diplomatic debates and conversations that resemble those at the United Nations.
Knowledge of the procedural and substantive roles played by UN diplomats and UN staff, Model UN simulations , accurately reflecting the true UN decision-making process is important.
Model UN helps students to develop public speaking, writing and research skills.In addition, they often provide the first entry point into international affairs and introduce students to the wide range of peace and security, human rights, development and rule of law issues that are on the UN agenda.
What is often overlooked is the important role that MUN simulations can play in teaching students about the UN as an institution, its role in world affairs, and the art of diplomacy that underlies the unique way in which it makes decisions that affect our lives.
This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive guide to assist MU programmes in organizing simulations that are more accurate and provide students with an opportunity to learn about the role that diplomacy plays in the decision making process.

GAIT

GAIT is a fun-filled programme crafted to facilitate harmony between the body and mind.

SCULPTING THE MIND THROUGH CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Our programmes use the body as a medium of expression. Moving is one of the first and most important ways children explore and learn about the world. This process continues as they grow and develop. Movement stimulates the same part of the brain that enhances learning skills. This allows children to find their own mind-body balance to arrive at a creative and analytical harmony. Creative movement gives children opportunities to find new ways of moving and teaches them that there can be more than one solution to a question, a problem or a task.

BUILDING INNOVATIVE AND CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS

When children are comfortable with their bodies, they are in turn comfortable with their thoughts and opinions. Our classes focus on expression and how that sharpens communication skills in a child. They are crafted to build self-esteem and self-awareness. GAIT believes that a free mind allows for dynamic learning and innovative thinking.

USING THE ELEMENTS OF DANCE AND THEATRE IN A UNIQUE WAY

GAIT is a first-of-its-kind creative movement programme in the country. We use the framework of dance and theatre techniques to explore story-telling, communication skills, self-expression and collaboration. We explore classical dance forms and Physical Theatre with the face, body, and gestures to express an idea, emotion or an image. This allows children to develop an innate understanding of rhythm, spatial awareness, body awareness and movement vocabulary. GAIT programmes are built to bring out the creative potential of each child.