DAV Public School, CDA, Cuttack, Odisha

D.A.V. Public School, CDA, Cuttack, the very name conjures up the vision of an institution dedicated to realize Swami Dayananda’s ideal. Since its inception in 1990 it has now acquired tremendous growth with nearly 5,300 students from Pre-Nursery to Senior Secondary level distributed in 109 sections. Our workforce comprises of 154 teaching staff, 45 non-teaching members and 23 employees in transport facility system. The majestic structure of its building proudly stands erect on a land of 4 acres in Abhinav Bidanasi amidst halcyon surroundings, far from the madding crowd of the city.

In a short span of time it made a quantum leap and made a phenomenal progress. The school has become an institution to be reckoned with. It has not only carved a niche for itself but also enjoys great renown of its own. It is directly managed by the DAV College Trust and Management Society, New Delhi. The school is endorsed with infrastructure essential for an ideal learning environment. All the class rooms are spacious, airy, lighted and well ventilated. They are also fitted with close circuit cameras for the close monitoring of the class activities. It is an institution where students are not only getting quality education but an all round grooming of their mind, body and soul. Since the inception of the school, our students have been very actively participating in various curricular & co-curricular activities and winning laurels at Zonal, State and National levels.

Students are the integral threads of our social weave. The stronger our threads, the more vibrant and strong is our society. This is why we focus on sensitizing our students with the contemporarily human issues and imbibing in them a human approach and out look. Our children time and again reach out to the under privileged brethren of the society on many occasions. One of them being “Joy of Giving Week” under which they visit many orphanages, arrange community lunches and identify areas where they heed help, thus grooming them into more humane and sensitive citizens.

Trying to fulfill swami Dayananda’s vision of being rooted to Indian Culture, yet keeping one’s mind open to global thoughts && innovations, we ensure that our children keep in touch with certain Vedic practices like performing HAVANS.

To satiate the inquisitive temperament of our students, Mathematics, Science & English seminars are conducted by the them. They are guided to prepare power point presentations. Their presentations are judged by a panel of judges who decide the best presentation. This activity has proved to be instrumental in arousing the Zeal, enthusiasm and creativity of our students. It helps them get rid of stage fear and infuse in them confidence and courage to communicate effectively. This helps them when they enter various technical institutions where such presentations are a part and parcel of the curriculum.

A House System is followed in the school in a loose imitation of democratic hierarchy. Head Boys and Head Girls are the leaders of the Cabinet. This cabinet comprises of Captains, Vice – Captains & Prefects selected from various houses. Every child from Class-IV onwards belongs to any one of the four houses viz. RIG HOUSE, YAJUR HOUSE, SAMA HOUSE & ATHARVA HOUSE. It inculcates in the children a sense of discipline, responsibility & belongingness to ensure optimism environment. Various competitions are organized on inter house basis to keep alive the spirit of healthy competition.

The dedicated faculties of DAV, CDA is committed to keep on serving for this noble cause of education today and tomorrow with utmost sensitivity & with a futuristic vision.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

DAV Public School, Sector-VI, CDA, Cuttack has made a phenomenal progress in a very short span of time. Desire, motivation, determination & commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of our goal – a commitment to excellence has enabled us to attain the success we sought. The massive infrastructure and the splendid facilities rendered here provides an excellent ambience to make this teaching learning process fruitful.

Library

Our school library exists to provide a range of learning opportunities for both large and small group as well as individuals with a focus on intellectual content, information and the learner. It is a big spacious air conditioned hall equipped with a huge collection of books on various subjects which help to promote the reading habit of the students. It also subscribes several reference books, magazines, journals and periodicals to expand and update the outlook of the students.

Physics Laboratory

The Physics Laboratory is a spacious Lecture-cum-Laboratory hall that can accommodate 25-30 students at a time. The laboratory is adequately equipped with the latest apparatus, equipments and gadgets catering to the +2 syllabus where students carry out their experiments in an innovative environment.

Chemistry Laboratory

The Chemistry Laboratory is a well ventilated workshop which is fully equipped with the basic measuring and analytical laboratory apparatus that allows a good study of all the branches of chemistry and help the students acquire the skills of various laboratory techniques. All experiments are performed strictly adhering to all safety norms and only under the supervision of a Laboratory instructor and a teacher.

Biology Laboratory

To provide the first hand knowledge to the students about the subject, the biology laboratory is well furnished with all required specimens, working models and charts to make a thorough study of the world of flora and fauna which helps to quench the curiosity, inquisitiveness and analysis. It helps students acquire necessary skill and confidence in an innovative environment.

Computer Laboratory

It is needless to say that computers are an integral part of our lives. Because of explosion of knowledge and information technology, the school has kept pace with changing times by providing techno-savvy Computer Laboratory and help the students familiarize themselves with constant computer usage. It also helps them use computers as a tool for education. Around 100 computers with 24 hour Internet facility and access to video-conferencing cater to the needs of the students. All the members of the teaching staff are computer literates to keep themselves abreast with the latest developments in the field of education.

Health Care Unit

Health and hygiene of our students is well prioritized by the school to cater to the immediate needs relevant to the aforesaid objective. This miniature dispensary is well equipped & furnished with sick beds, oxygen cylinders and all other necessary accessories related to first aid medication. A team of experienced & trained teachers is persistently running this unit.

Science Park

To popularize “Play way teaching and learning methodology” in the field of science, the science park in DAV has been set up. This is an innovative concept of teaching the basis of Science in an informal way. It has well designed gadgets to nurture knowledge with amusement. Each gadget is installed with an explanation about how to play / operate the gadget. The various concepts of science have been beautifully demonstrated, that kindles young minds for their future.

Children’s Park

Entertainment & recreation are necessary for healthy physical & mental growth of children. Children in the lap of nature learn to appreciate & admire the beauty of nature and preserve its greenery & tranquility. The well equipped children’s park helps to attain this goal of ours.

Playground

The school playground having an enclosure of 2 acres of green land is instrumental in providing a conducive atmosphere to the children. It is no less than a wonderland for our children who experience a unique joy of freedom in their leisure and games period. The cool refreshing breeze of nature squashes the mind of the children, rejuvenating their energy and vitality.

Music and Dance Room

Music is the food of the soul. It is the source of solace and upliftment. Vocal music training is given to the students and are taught to use various instruments. Classical, folk and contemporary dances are taught in the school.

Art and Craft Room

School has a well decorated and an excellent art and craft department so that students feel comfortable to express their creative sense through their work. The Fine Art room provides a perfect ambience to the students to enhance their aesthetic sense.

Audio Visual Hall

School has a fully air conditioned audio visual hall and has a seating capacity of about 200 people. It has latest audio video system and other facilities required to hold conferences and meetings.

Sports

School strongly believes in a saying – “A healthy body is the key to a healthy mind”. Sports activities in school are carried out throughout the year since physical education forms an integral part of the curriculum. It is taught both in classrooms and in the field as per the sports calendar of the school. The playground of 2 acres is busy throughout the year to offer the students ample opportunities for a healthy physical growth and refreshment. On every Saturday except 2nd Saturday, Inter House game competitions are conducted after classes are over.

  • The school takes pride in appending a new and innovative sport Sepak Takraw to arouse the curiosity & zeal of the sports enthusiasts. It is taking special interest in providing free coaching to the students to popularize the sport and infuse confidence in them. The students are grouped according to their age as per the guideline of grouping of MHART Sports Authority of India / District Sports association.

The students from Std.-I onwards can participate in three events of their groups selecting maximum two from any of the two categories of events (either Track or Field).

  • “Catch them young” so do we by providing special coaching to the students for Football, Volleyball, badminton, Table tennis, karate, Kabaddi, kho-Kho from 4:0 p.m to 5:30 p.m everyday.

NCC

School takes pride in its NCC wing that runs full-fledged. It aims at developing character, Comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service among the youth.

Scouts and Guide

Our Scouts & Guide Troops have been functioning actively since 1995 with a high motto – be prepared to face the obstacles of life. This can be achieved by being physically strong, mentally alert and morally sound. Presently 3 units each in Scouts & Guide have been registered.

 

STEWART SCHOOL ,CUTTACK

Stewart school, Cuttack has a tell-tale glorious past soaked in legends. Stewart School, Cuttack was founded by the enterprise and munificence of Dr. William Day Stewart, a Civil Surgeon based at Cuttack. In 1881, an urgent need for inception of an institution that would cater to the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual growth of the needy and destitute children of Europeans and Eurasians at Cuttack was sensed. To this effect, a meeting of European Community of Cuttack at the behest of Dr. Stewart, was held on 18th August 1882. As a result, the idea of an orphanage school was mooted and it took a concrete shape in November 1882. The orphanage school was an undenominational Protestant one and the Holy Bible served as the basis of moral teaching. In 1885, the orphanage school came to be known as the European school. The same year Dr. Stewart expressed his wish to be relieved of his duties as the Honorary Secretary. In 1888, a deed of gift was drawn up and Baptist Mission Society became the owner of the property. In 1891, the school was known as Protestant European School and the very same year the school was opened to Indian students. In 1910, the school was recognized as a Higher Elementary school by the Inspector of European Schools in Bihar and Orissa. In 1919, Secondary syllabus was adopted in the school. The school was re-christened as Stewart School in the afore-said year to perpetuate the name of its founder, Dr. William Day Stewart. In the year 1924, the school was confirmed in the status of Junior Secondary and the Cambridge Syndicate sanctioned the opening of a center for Cambridge Examinations in the school. In 1926, the school was upgraded to that of a Higher Secondary school. The expansion of school building was completed in 1937 and was inaugurated by his Excellency the Governor of Orissa on 6th January 1937 to meet the demands the exponential growth of the school. The reputation of the school spread far and wide attracting students even from remote regions of eastern India. The Stewart Science College was started on 1st July 1944 and both the school and the college functioned as a single unit for sometime. In 1948, separate managements were formed for the school and the college. In November 1948, N.C.C (Junior) was formed in the school. By this time, the fame of the school had reached unassailable heights. Its name had become synonymous with curricular and co-curricular excellence. In 1957, the Minister of Education, Orissa, impressed by the unblemished track record of Stewart School Cuttack, requested the Management to set up a school at Bhubaneswar. In the year 1960, the construction of the school building at Bhubaneswar began. In 1963, a new managing Committee was constituted for the smooth functioning of Stewart School at Bhubaneswar. In the year 1971, the reins of administration and management of Stewart Schools passed from Baptist Missionary Society on to the Diocese of Cuttack, Church of North India. In the year 1974, the school was affiliated to Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. To commemorate the saga of hundred years of unparalleled service of Stewart School, Cuttack to humanity the foundation stone for a huge Centenary Hall was laid in 1982 and the construction was completed in 1996. At present, Stewart School, Cuttack is the only Anglo-Indian School in Orissa. Thus, an institution started as an orphanage school by a magnanimous soul has grown into a nonpareil institution, in a class all by itself. It is the lengthened shadow of its founder. Though it has crossed hundreds of milestones, its pilgrimage towards perfection is on and on .

“Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” “Domini Timor Prima Sapientia.” This Biblical verse (Psalm 111:10) remains our guiding principle. (Here, fear stands for reverential awe of God, a reverence for His power and glory. In other words, it is a total acknowledgement of all that God is, which comes through knowing Him and all His attributes).

We firmly believe that God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. He is the source of all knowledge. Therefore, our mission is to inculcate in young minds that God is the ultimate source of all knowledge and He is the greatest teacher. Stewart School believes that every child is entitled to enjoy his/her childhood. They should be valued for their individuality, culture and heritage. They should be encouraged to develop their full potential in a stimulating and caring environment.

Our School Objectives

  • To train young minds and mould character in such a way as to make young people socially compatible.
  • To promote patriotism, national integration, international understanding and thus make the children global citizens.
  • To imbibe the young minds with selflessness and fellow-feeling.
  • To Inculcate respect for our culture and values and thus make them flag-bearers of our traditions.
  • To make the process of education more interesting and less cumbersome through the use of modern technology.
  • To give the children freedom to truly explore life.
  • To Encourage independence and confidence.

We earnestly wish the children to take with them fond memories of their school days with us.

Our School Vision

To realize the vision of its founder i.e. to seek excellence not only in education but also widen the horizons of the young minds that would  be adequately equipped intellectually, emotionally, morally and spiritually to embrace the challenges in future and ultimately to lead them to be excellent professionals, dedicated and enlightened leaders, great homemakers, and global citizens endowed with global understanding and above all, to be good human beings acknowledging the Lordship of  our Creator.