Exchange Programme Between
St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janak Puri &
Fredericia Gymnasium School, Denmark
Extending our hands of friendship………….(26 to 30 September 2014)
Visit of Global Coordinators of Fredericia Gymnasium School Denmark, Mr. Peter Knudsen and Ms. Catharine Linke to SMS Jank Puri under the Student Exchange Programme from 9 to 12 September 2013.
The integration of international dimensions in the curriculum encourages global perspectives and promotes responsible and sustainable citizenship. The global co-ordinators of Fredericia Gymnasium school Denmark Mr. Peter Knudsen and Catharine Linke visited Saint Mark’s School, Janak Puri from 9th - 12th September 2013.The objective of the programme was to develop co–curricular projects where the students can work in mixed teams to strengthen the inter-cultural ties between the two nations. It will allow students to communicate using social media networks and pave path for a student exchange programme for Danish and Indian students. Further more it will enhance the oral and literacy skills through the use of English as the language of communication. The delegates from Denmark got a taste of Indian culture and life style.They enjoyed the Indian hospitality and visited Gandhi Smriti, Red Fort etc. and tasted Indian delicacies. Archana Tyagi our ‘Global Project Coordinator’ acted as a link between two schools.
The link to the website of Fredericia Gymnasium http://www.fredericia-gym.dk/
REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD …………… (1 to 8 April 2014)
Extending our hands of friendship………….(26 to 29 September 2014)
The second level of Exchange took place from 26 to 29 September 2014 where 27 students and three teachers from Fredericia Gymnasium School,Denmark enjoyed the hospitality of SMS family. The Danish students were hosted by our school students and their families, thus gaining insight of Indian family system and observed it at close quarters.
An official welcome was given to the Danish students by the management of the school. In this regard a musical and cultural extravanganza showcasing Rajasthani folk music & dance and Janamastami celebrations were enjoyed by them. They reciprocated by presenting the National Anthem of their country and also presented a detailed power point presentation on Denmark. By enrolling in various workshops such as Music, Dance (hindi folk), Art which were provided by the host school Danish students enhanced their knowledge about Indian culture. They also stimulated their cerebral growth by attending classes on different subjects. A friendly cricket match between Indian & Danish students was played. St. Markians (Indian team) won the match. To understood the culture and history of Delhi they visited various places of Historical sites of National importance. “WE MEET TO PART, AND WE PART TO MEET AGAIN” On the day of Adieu, a farewell dinner was organized by the school management where the Danish students presented a delightful rendition of “Hum Honge Kamyab” & a ‘Giddha’ from Punjab was performed by both Danish & Indian students. Our school Manager Mr. Rahul Aggarwal presented the students with certificate and encouraged them to further strengthen the deep bond of friendship between the two countries.
FAREWELL DINNER
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