Dawood Public School

Dawood Public School داؤد پبلک سکول
Assembly hall at Dawood Public School
Location
ST-1, Dawood Cooperative Housing Society, Bahadurabad Karachi , Sindh , 74800
Coordinates	24°53′19″N67°04′13″E / 24.8885°N 67.0704°E / 24.8885; 67.0704
Information
Type	Not-for-profit institution
Motto	Enlighten my soul, enlighten my being
Established	4 April 1983 (1983-04-04)
Founder	Ahmed Dawood
Principal	Iffat Basrai
Gender	Girls
Age	2to 19
Enrollment	ca. 2500
Color(s)	Sky blue, Beige
Mascot	Candle and Book
Graduates	Dawoodians
Website	DPS Website

Dawood Public School (DPS) is a trust owned institution that offers education to over 2500 girls in Karachi, Pakistan.

DPS is affiliated with Cambridge University and offers an educational program for girls aged 2 to 19 years. DPS provide preschool, primary education, secondary education and preparation for the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE).

History

DPS was established in 1983 by Ahmed Dawood. He took the initiative to promote education ^[1] among women. Offering Science, Mathematics, and popular electives like Global Perspectives ^[2] and English Literature, ^[2] the school provides classes from Nursery to O Levels.

Faculty

The faculty of DPS consists of a Principal, ^[3] along with a Section Head for its Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary Sections. The teachers are highly qualified subject specialists, well-trained for their respective role. ^{[4] [5]}

Events and achievements

Sports

Sports are popular extra-curricular activity at DPS. Inter-school throwball, ^[6] cricket, ^[7] volleyball, ^[8] and basketball competitions are well-attended.

Connecting with community

Incorporating values of public service, the DPS Festival of Lights donated funds to Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital and Hospice, as well as Lady Dufferin Hospital. ^{[9] [10]}

Promoting critical thinking, Sabrina Dawood conceptualised a science exhibition, that led to the creation of the MagnifiScience Centre. ^{[11] [12]}

The DPS Evening Session provides free education to underprivileged ^[13] students. The Dawood Development Unit supports individuals with special needs, aiming to integrate them into mainstream education.

Gallery

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  Extra Activities at Dawood Public School
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  Evening Event at Dawood public School
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  Fruit Day Celebration at Dawood Public School
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  Events Organized by Dawood Public School
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  Dawood Public School at a glance
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  Dalmun organized by Dawood Public School

References

1. "Facing the Challenges of Girls' Education in Pakistan". blogs.worldbank.org. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
2. "Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457)". www.cambridgeinternational.org. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
3. Iffat Basrai Principal Dawood Public School shares her thoughts on the Principals Forum 2023, 31 March 2023, retrieved 18 March 2024
4. "AMI Teacher Training". Association Montessori Internationale. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
5. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/support-and-training-for-schools/professional-development/courses/ ^{[ bare URL ]}
6. "Futsal, Taekwondo, Cricket, Rope Skipping, Volleyball, Throwball, Netball competitions end in 6th Students Olympics Games". The Nation. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
7. "Girls bat and bowl for equality". The Express Tribune. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
8. Pakistan, U. S. Mission (28 September 2016). "Technical Difficulties". pk.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
9. "DPS Festival of Lights Illuminates Hope in People". The Nation. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
10. "Festival of Lights to brings hope to cancer patients". Daily Times. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
11. "Promoting critical thinking". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
12. "Rekindling love for science at the Magnifi-Science Exhibition". The Express Tribune. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
13. "National Literacy Programme, Pakistan | UIL". 25 July 2017.