At GDGS, the campus life is vibrant and students are given plenty of opportunities for participation in sports, activity clubs, community service projects and multiple school events throughout the academic session.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In the school calendar, well-structured co-curricular activities are incorporated with the aim to enhance social and intellectual skills, moral, cultural & ethical values, character advancement and personality development.
THE HOUSE SYSTEM
The overall aim of the House System is to connect all year groups within the school, providing them with the opportunity to further develop skills and experiences to become confident and well-rounded individuals. The House System aims to do this by providing House members with enjoyable and competitive House events; thereby allowing students to succeed both in and outside of the classroom. All the students in the school, from grade I upwards, are allotted a house, at the time of admission. Co-curricular activities in the school year are conducted as inter-house as well as individual competitions. Being a member of a House is about being a part of a team.
House system in the school comprises of four houses and each house has been assigned a signature colour –
S.No. | NAME OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE COLOUR |
1. | ARYABHATA HOUSE |  |
2. | CHANAKYA HOUSE |  |
3. | SUSHRUTA HOUSE |  |
4. | C.V. RAMAN HOUSE |  |
SCHOOL CLUBS
Club activities at GDGS help students to find their niche among students with similar interests and goals and allow them to pursue their current interests or explore areas that may be out of their comfort zone. They are a great way to inculcate in our students a sense of belonging and involvement in the school social community. All clubs have a well-defined curriculum and based on the club’s specific goals, interests, and available resources.
Students from grade I upwards are given an option to opt for any one club activity (offered for the class level) from the undermentioned categories. Each student is required to submit 3 options for his/her choice of school club, in order of their preference and allotment for the academic session is done based on availability of seats per club.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- BASKETBALL
- FOOTBALL
- KARATE
- LAWN TENNIS
- SKATING
- CRICKET
- YOGA
- CARROM
- CHESS
ART & CULTURAL HERITAGE
- DANCE CLUB
- THEATRE CLUB
- VOCAL MUSIC CLUB
- INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CLUB
- DRAWING & PAINTING CLUB
- CLAY MODELING CLUB
- NEEDLE WORK CLUB
- LITERARY CLUB
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- MATHS CLUB
- MAKERSPACE CLUB
- PEAS CLUB
- MULTIMEDIA CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council comprises of 12 members –
The student Council members are selected through the process of nominations and elections. The final selection is done by the School Council selection Committee headed by the principal.
Selection criteria is as under –
- Academic record
- Participation in CCA (previous school year)
- Individual achievements
- Initiatives in House activities (previous school year)
- Interview
Badges to the newly appointed members of the Student Council are awarded in the investiture ceremony.
The tenure of the Student Council is for one academic year.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
The curriculum at GDGS is aligned with educational tours /field trips undertaken during the course of the academic session. Field tours are incredibly enriching for the students and are a crucial component of the academic program because they foster confidence, self-worth, independent learning, teamwork, social skills and provide a break from the monotony of classroom learning. Educational tours also provide students with the opportunity to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as they navigate unfamiliar environments and cultures. Educational trips are a perfect platform for students to bond with their peers and to build lasting memories which they will cherish life-long. Tours are organized at local, national and international level, considering the viability.