D.A.V. Public School, Chandrasekharpur is a public school in Chandrasekharpur in the state of Odisha, India located in Sailashree Vihar, Chandrasekharpur - a residential township in the northern part of the temple city of Bhubaneswar. Established on 4 August 1989, D.A.V. Public School, Chandrasekharpur began with only 90 students and 17 staff members. It grew and now has over 25,000 students and 1179 staff members. It also has separate campus for elementary and secondary education along with separate hostel facility for senior secondary boys and girls.[1]
The school
The students of Std. VI to XII are divided into 4 houses Apalla, Gargi, Maitreyi and Sikata after the names of women sages. The nominated leaders from all Houses of Std. VII, VIII, IX and XI form the school cabinet which takes oath in the investiture Ceremony organized in the beginning of the session. The school cabinet comprises the school leader, asst. school leader, house leader, asst. house leader and house representatives . The nominated leaders lead the house to participate in curricular and co-curricular activities under the guidance of House Co-ordinator and house teachers. The best house is awarded at the end of academic session.The school has a second campus for primary classes aged 4 to 10 (classes LKG to V). It is regarded as one of the best schools in Bhubaneswar. It has wonderful teachers and many laboratories and well equipped classes for the best learning experience. [2]
Notable alumni
- Pragyan Ojha, India international cricketer
- Padmini Rout, chess player, Woman FIDE International Master, gold medalist at Commonwealth Games
See also
References
- ^ "D.A.V. Public School (Chandrasekharpur)". D.A.V. Public School (Chandrasekharpur). 4 August 1989. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2010. Archived 16 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Inside School". D.A.V. Public School (Chandrasekharpur). Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2010. Archived 16 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Google. "D.A.V. Public School, Chandrasekharpur" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
