Dnyanganga English Medium School, Hingne Khurd, Pune: Photos

DEMS has a well-equipped Biology lab with different models, charts, specimens and microscopes. We have a collection of various models of animal cells, plant cell, organ systems (like digestive system, skeletal system), various body parts (like the human eye, brain, heart, kidneys etc.) Because of these models, students get a clear understanding of different life processes. We have a 3-D model of a torso that helps the students to understand the actual dimensions and structural details a particular part of the human body. Specimens like fish, snail, starfish, nematoda, coral, sponge etc. are available to for students to study a variety of diverse plant and animal life in a particular environment, present on the earth. Colourful and large-size and well-labelled charts with pictures are used by teachers to enhance the learning experience. Various microscopic organisms and cells can be studied with the help of 5 microscopes. In the Biology lab, students practice how the make various slides too. Hence, the facilities at the lab offer countless opportunities to students to enhance their knowledge about Biology.

We have a well maintained Physics Laboratory with the required lab equipment for performing school experiments. We have a variety of equipment that comprises of electrical circuits, mirrors, lenses, prisms for light experiments, balances for mass experiments, calori meters for heat experiments, devices for sound experiments and magnets. The students connect the components of an electrical circuit and understand the related concept. To understand magnetism, students study various types of magnets while they perform experiments. The electrical circuit devices are maintained and upgraded regularly by an external agency. We have displayed charts with photographs and information of renowned scientists and various Physics principles to add to the knowledge of the students. The Physics hall is airy and well lit offers the right atmosphere for experimenting. There are calendar charts in the lab that are used to make the teaching experience more effective for concepts like lens–mirror images, electromagnetism, etc. Students understand science principles better by kinaesthetic learning i.e. by performing the experiments themselves.

A chemistry lab is considered crucial in encouraging students to develop an analytical approach towards science. DEMS offers quite a spacious lab in order to inculcate the curiosity for questioning and reasoning among the students. We have adhered to quality standards in the lab in order to maintain hygiene and safety. Additionally, teachers interact with the student while performing experiments which has a considerable effect on the understanding of the students. This further helps the students to use their learning and conclusion of the experiments to clarify their doubts and understand concepts better. The lab is equipped and updated as per the school requirements.

We cannot imagine the world today without computers. They have become an integral part of our lives. Today, we are expected to use technology to reduce human effort wherever possible. Hence, computers are an inseparable part of our education system as well. As computers are included in our syllabus, we offer the knowledge of latest technological tools to the students.

The Government of India has set up the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at Niti Aayog, this includes ATL lab which would teach students 21st century skills which help them in developing their professional and personal skills. ATL is the workspace where young minds can give shape to their ideas through hands on do it yourself mode and learn innovation skills. There is a network of Atal tinkering labs in different schools all over India and Dnyanganga English Medium School is one of them.

The Dnyanganga English Medium School Library is to help every member of our school community, students and staff to gain new knowledge, skills and dispositions for learning and personal development that they will use throughout their lives. A wide range of latest fiction, poetry, prose, philosophical books, encyclopedia, magazines, comics, newspapers, text books, audio and video cassettes, maps. Separate reading hall for students. Well equipped Library. Computerized Issue and Return of books to students and staff members. Regular book reviews presented by students. Various library activities are conducted in library. To inculcate and encourage the habit of reading we are giving “Best Reader Award” to the students and teachers on “Vaachan Prerana Din” every year.

The need for safe passage of each child to school and back home is of paramount importance to us. To ensure safe travel the transport facility is available privately for DEMS students. Private Buses and vans ply various routes on which they operate and ferry children.