Delhi Public School to tie-up with a Malaysian School for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programmes
Today, on occasion of World Tourism Day, a 22 member delegation of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh led by Ms. Sapna Nagpal and Ms. Sapna Gajwani left for a six days visit to Malaysia. During their visit, which is facilitated by Yuvsatta – an NGO, they will be visiting SMK VIVEKANANDA School at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. This international delegation was flagged-off today by American Gandhi Bernie Meyer-the brand Ambassador of annual Global Youth Peace Fest.
Giving details of the initiative, Ms Reema Dewan, Principal of the School, said that in Malaysia, schools are doing excellent at national and international level by combining academics with use of technology, sports and extra-curricular activities. There is so much we can learn from each other, especially in a global world such students exchange programmes are a key tool for building “bridges of understanding & dialogue”—because we believe that global connectivity is important to peace and stability of the human race.
“Such exchange programmes improve children’s life skills and understanding of different cultures. This increases their IQ and confidence too”, added senior environmentalist and Butterfly expert Kulbhushan Kanwar who is also accompanying this group on behalf of Yuvsatta.
Summing up the educational and cultural exchange excursion, Bernie Meyer added that ‘School exchanges and trips overseas are brilliant for developing your partnerships with schools abroad and introducing students and staff to new ideas, cultures and languages’.
During their stay at Malaysia, DPS students will also be going to third largest state of Pahang in Malaysia, which is also home to the famous Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary.
They will also visit the famous Twin Towers, Fish aquarium, Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park and Putra Mosque at Kuala Lumpur. Their meetings with senior officials of International Youth Centre at Kuala Lumpur and Ministry of Youth & Sports in Government of Malaysia are also planned.
