Tech-Trip!

The students of Grade-V of DRS International School went on a field trip to Microsun Bioplant, Medchal. This trip is a part of their inquiry, ‘Human intelligence and technology continue to evolve and influence our lives’. The students interacted with the specialist and inquired about the advanced techniques used in agriculture.

The field trip helped the students understand how technology is used in farming. Mr. Hari Krishna, MD of Microsun Bioplant, explained to our students about tissue culture and multiplication of plants using technology with proper care for 30 days. The information gathered made the students curious to know more about the technology used and the budget and expenditure made in farming.

The students also got to know that the Bioplant provides women empowerment for the nearby villagers and give them training on how to use the latest technology and techniques for farming.

Word of the Day!

CAS Chronicles!

As part of the CAS activity, on 12th February 2018 the students of DP-1 and DP-2 visited Jagisa Industries that manufactures hand-made paper bags which are later distributed through various distribution channels. This reciprocal engagement that was direct with the employees of the company had helped the students understand and experience the norms and ways in which a business is to be run. Additionally, the students of DP-1 and DP-2 learnt how to make these eco friendly handbags themselves. The students were able to understand that using paper bags is eco friendly because the resources used are all recycled from waste. The students of DP-1 and DP-2 also learnt about the problems faced and benefits when starting up a business and this was done by associating what the students have learnt in class to a real-life example.

Aerial View as DRS International School lights up for the 15th Annual Celebrations.

The Grand Finale- 15th Annual Celebrations at DRS International School.

What is the IB Core?

The Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate is one of the most popular international curriculum of choice for high school students around the world. The core the of the Diploma Programme is one of the elements that makes the Programme truly unique and challenging. Yet, what the IB Core is, still remains a mystery to many parents and prospective students.

The Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (popularly known as CAS), are the three elements that together make the core of the Diploma. They are the elements that add breadth of understanding and rigour to the course. Here’s an overview of each of the three elements:

• The Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a 4000 word essay that students seeking the IB Diploma must complete. The essay may focus on any research topic that is of particular interest to the student, and can be from across his/her Diploma subject electives. The Extended Essay is very research oriented and encourages students to develop their academic and analytical writing skills, by investigating a research question (RQ) of their choice. At DRS International School, students complete the EE under the guidance of a supervisor from the faculty over approximately 40 hours in the duration of their programme.

• Theory of Knowledge

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a course that requires students to critically examine the larger questions ‘how do we know?’. As a highly interdisciplinary course, it encourages students to examine questions about the validity, reliability and accuracy of the knowledge we acquire and produce through the lens of Areas of Knowledge (AOK) and Ways of Knowing (WOK). Students are expected to complete a 1600 essay on a prescribed title as well as deliver a rigorously analytical presentation to complete the TOK Course. At DRS International School, we have a range of analytical thinking challenges, thought-experiments and discussions that bring the TOK course to life.

• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

The Creativity, Activity, Service Programme (CAS) is an integral part of the Diploma core that requires students to actively pursue a range of activities parallel to their academic endeavours. These purposeful activities and projects correspond to the three strands and are expected to challenge students into a journey of self-discovery and meaningful growth through experential, hands-on learning.

Central to the realization of the IB Vision and its philosophy, the three components work in tandem with each other as well as other subject electives within the programme to enrich and strengthen it from within. The Core is compulsory for students who wish to complete the IB Diploma Programme successfully.

If you have further questions about the IB Diploma Programme or the core, please write to us @ int.school@drsinternational.com.

Road Safety!

Our IB PYP students of Grade-II went on a field trip to the Traffic Training Institute, Begumpet, Hyderabad. This trip was a part of their inquiry ‘Symbolic representations make life simpler’ which helped them understand the different road signs and symbols.

The students were guided by a resource person, Mr. Ganesh Raj who guided the students and showed them videos of traffic and also gave a PowerPoint presentation to our students. He also took the students to Traffic Park and showed them road signs.

The students interacted with the policemen who explained to them about road safety and signs. The students gained knowledge about the safety rules of the road and interacted with the traffic policeman.