We are thrilled to share some incredible news regarding our recent sustainability efforts! Our school recently participated in the BIC plastic pen recycling challenge, and the results are officially in. In an email from Ella Clemits at DGrad, it was confirmed that our students went above and beyond, collecting over 8,250 plastic pens for recycling. Why This Matters Plastic pens…
At our school, we believe that a book sitting on a shelf is a story waiting to be told—but a book shared is a life changed. We recently launched our latest Book Donation Drive, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. More Than Just Paper and Ink This initiative was about more than clearing out old libraries; it was…
We have a single mission: to protect and hand on the planet to the next generation.’ – François Hollande On July 3rd, 2025, Delhi Private School Sharjah’s environmental club, EcoGen, kicked off the new session with its first introductory meeting, bringing together students and teacher coordinators from all phases to reaffirm their commitment to the planet. The event featured an inspiring…
“Earth Hour reminds us that even small actions, when multiplied by millions, can transform our world.” — Al Gore As darkness settled over the UAE on March 22, 2025, the DPS community came together in a powerful display of unity and purpose. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., students and their families participated from their homes in the global Earth Hour…
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has declared 2025 as the Year of Community under the inspiring tagline “Hand in Hand.” This initiative calls upon everyone who calls the UAE home to contribute through community service, volunteerism, and meaningful actions that promote shared responsibility and progress. In alignment with this vision, DPS Sharjah celebrated…
On February 21, 2025, the Primary Wing (Phase 2) of DPS Sharjah became a hub of innovation as over 30 teachers gathered for a transformative workshop: Embedding Climate Knowledge in Pedagogy. Expert Perspectives The session was headlined by two global voices in sustainability: Ms. Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan and Mr. Sanju Soman (UN Climate Youth Leader) from the Sustera Foundation. Their dynamic…
What are you willing to sacrifice for a greener planet? That was the burning question at the center of EcoGen Confluence 2025. This year’s event wasn’t just a meeting; it was a powerful celebration of sustainability and a showcase of the sharpest young minds at our school. The Future Forum Debate The highlight of the day was the Future Forum…
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.– Warren Buffett On January 29, 2025, twenty of our students from across all four phases lived out this famous wisdom. In a collaborative effort with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), our students headed to the Al-Munathar Protected Area in Al Bataeh to get…
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas Art pierces the mundane, creating kaleidoscopic platforms of self-expression to catalyze change. Saanvi Rao of Grade 8B participated in the 5th Annual Earth Day Event hosted by the Grey Water Project, an NGO based in California, USA, clinching second place in the International Art Competition…
From the jeopardy quiz challenge and the creativity-filled video-making competition to an eye-opening panel discussion about various fields in environmental sciences, our 12th-grade biology students from Delhi Private School Sharjah had an enlightening experience at the American University of Sharjah’s Environment Day event. They immersed themselves in a world of sustainability, unravelling the complexities of environmental issues and discovering actionable…