Academic Year 2025-26
DMCS, a beautiful institutional sojourn for learning has always been earmarked with a team of passionate, qualified educators, who act as mentors to craft a School Philosophy of learning and empowering our ingenious students. Broaching the aforesaid thoughts for the academic year 2025-26, we have tread on a successful academic year powered with achievements, accolades and laurels.
GRADUATION OF GRADE X AND XII
The Graduation Day for the Grades X & XII students of our school was celebrated with great pride and grandeur in February 2025. A special highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of mementos by our Respected Chairman Dr. Joseph V.G. Honorary Consul General of Republic of Maldives in Bangalore and Chancellor of Garden City University; acknowledging the student’s efforts, achievements and contributions to the school.
UKG GRADUATION:
The UKG Graduation Day was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm at our school, marking a beautiful accomplishment in the lives of our little graduates. The Chief Guest for the day was Ms. Deepti Babu Founder of Salt World and she presented the mementos to our tiny Graduates.
CBSE Board Examination Conducted in Our School for the First Time
We are proud to announce that our school was selected for the first time as an official Centre for the CBSE Board Examinations for the academic year 2024–25. A total number of 276 students of Grade X from four different schools appeared for the Board Examination. This was a significant achievement for our school and reflects the trust placed in us by the Board.
Outstanding Board Results – 100% Success in Grade X and XII
The academic year 2024-2025 has been a remarkable one for our school as we proudly achieved 100% results in both Grade X and Grade XII Board Examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Following are the students who secured Centum in IT:
Nupura Satish, Adrian Anil Sam and Angelina Anil Rajan
SAHODAYA Bangalore has awarded us with a Certificate for securing 100% Results in CBSE Board Examination 2025. DMCS dedicates this achievement to its dynamic Chairman Dr. Joseph V.G. and looks upto him in all its future endeavours.
DMCS HALL OF FAME
Our in-house monthly magazine GEMS, successfully completing more than a decade of elite publications , and being one of the premium DMCS offerings has received a staggering facelift of total 12 pages from its 8 Pager mark-up. Academic Year 2025-26 witnessed a deluge of Articles, Feature Pieces, Creative Writings exclusively dedicated to DMCS student’s writings spanning over these 4 pages, by the GEMS Editorial Board. Also, quite remarkably a Novel Concept of rewarding GEMS Magazine Writers has been conceived wherein they will be adorned with GEMS STAR OF THE MONTH BADGES after undergoing rigorous checks of quality and premium writing.
A Talent Board has been set up in school to recognize and celebrate the unique skills of our students. Outstanding works, certificates, artwork, project displays, and special achievements are regularly featured to inspire all learners. Every week Students come out with innovative, creative art which is displayed on Talent board.
3. Donating Books to the School Library on Birthdays
Encouraging students to replace the distribution of chocolates by donating books to the school library on their birthdays is an initiative taken up by our school to promote reading and sharing of knowledge.
Students contribute books with their name written inside, building a richer library for everyone.
4. Fostering Creativity through Skill and Innovation Activities
In our constant endeavour to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, our school has taken a significant step by introducing Skill and Innovation Activities for students of Grades VI to X. The programme focuses on the following skill areas: School Cottage Industry Skills, Finance and Entrepreneurship Skills, Health and Wellness Skills, Cyber Security Skills, Literary and Communication Skills and Robotics Skills. Propelling the above concept forward, DMCS Banaswadi hosted “Skill and innovation Exhibition 2025” on 8th November 2025 which was a resounding success.
5.Eco Club
Protecting Eco Systems, Waste Management. Water Conservation Analysis , Theme based Mime Shows and Sustainable Management Measures were the important and major highlights of the collaborative learning of the Eco Club.
6. Physical Education
The academic year 2025-26 witnessed the special initiative to bring in all the physical activities like Sports, Taekwondo, Yoga and Dance under one umbrella to improve their overall health and Wellness of our students.
7. Sportify:
DMCS proudly introduced a new tie-up with the “Sportify” team for the academic year 2025–26. The initiative includes age-appropriate sports modules, fitness drills, skill-based training sessions, and exposure to a variety of indoor and outdoor games. Sportify team conducted Theme based activity each month to enhance fitness skills among students, like Yoga, Mass PT display, March Past, Aerobics and Fitness Challenge. Based on the performance of the students on the given theme, “Best house” for the month was selected and trophies were awarded.
It is noteworthy to mention that Taekwondo and Yoga and an array of Sporting Games were other path breaking initiatives undertaken to uphold the physical fitness quotient of our DMCS students. For Dance, an extra resource person was added so that the students could benefit in learning different forms/dancing styles.
8. Tie up with Trilife Hospital
DMCS Student Welfare initiative received a major boost by tying up with the major super speciality hospital in Bangalore- TRILIFE. As per the MOU they will provide immediate assistance for an emergency care under concessional rates for our students. Hospital has provided special discounts for consultation, Procedures and lab investigations. This has benefitted the School community for a specialised care under an emergency situation.
9. Computer Lab.
We are proud of the fact that 30 new Computer systems were added this year in our Senior Computer lab with higher capacity RAM and improved speed for the systems.
10. Assembly:
The assembly activities were given a new life by adding Echo of wisdom, Idiom of the day, Informative update and Presentation of handmade birthday greeting cards to the students. The topics for the assembly throughout the year is highlighted on academic and value based topics The significance of important days like World Environment Day, International Yoga Day, and many more have been categorically delineated. Rewards and Recognition for DMCS Students, CCA Achievements, Gems Star of the Month Badges, School Prefects, Best Class, Best House are the significant milestones of the Monthly DMCS Announcements.
11. Parent orientation was conducted from Kinderfun to Grade XII.
Kinder fun- Parent orientation 31st May 2025. (Offline)
The parents were briefed about highlighting key aspects of the academic program, classroom environment, and essential school policies. We also had the sportify team conducting a sports session for the parents.
Grade I – III Parent orientation 31st May 2025 (Grade I -Offline, Grade II & III Online)
“Connect and Spark” Orientation for Parents was conducted. New initiatives were shared with parents. Practice in cursive writing, dictation words and language development, daily Kannada practice periods were key notes for the session.
Grade IV to VI Online introduction class was conducted on 30th May 2025
The parents were briefed about highlighting key aspects, roadmap of the academic program, classroom environment, and essential school policies.
Grade VII & VIII Online Orientation class was conducted on 30th May 2025
DMCS shared the roadmap for a lot of initiatives like grammar-based worksheets, Math worksheets at the end of the chapter and remedial classes.
Grade X and XII
The Orientation Programme “Connect and Spark” for the parents of Grades X and XII students was conducted on 31st May 2025 with an aim to foster a strong partnership between the school and the parents
Parents of DMCS Grade 10 students, were also informed about the 2 tier Board level examinations to be conducted annually. All related queries were elaborately answered.
Quite notably, the continued efforts are being made to counsel the students, provide the necessary and appropriate remedial measures and to support the students physically and mentally at all times to prepare them for their important milestones in their life.
12. Parent Teacher Meetings
We are immensely delighted to mention that Parent–Teacher Meetings were conducted regularly after every assessment cycle to discuss students’ progress, address concerns, and strengthen home–school collaboration. Parents got first-hand insights into academic performance, behaviour, and learning needs.
13. PARENTAL COLLABORATION
This year, our school introduced a new initiative to strengthen parental participation by inviting parents to serve as judges for Co-Curricular Activities. This initiative was highly appreciated and helped build a stronger bond between the school and the parent community.
Sportify
DMCS had the special privilege of hosting an array of Parents Sports Event in collaboration with Sportify for the parents of Grade IX to XII in the current academic year. The event aimed to promote fitness, fun, and family bonding while encouraging parents to experience the joy of sports alongside their children.
14. Model United Nations- Cyber Hygiene : 2 DMCS students represented Nations (Estonia, Bahrain) at MUN scheduled in Air Force School Jalahalli in collaboration with the ministry of Electronics and Information technology, on 11th and 12th of October 2025. Sreenika Banerjee from Grade IX and Prashvitha from Grade VIII, represented DMCS in the state level cyber hygiene MUN and received certificate of appreciation.
15. Experiential learning
Grade 1 to 4 students were given a real-life experience in learning lessons outside the Classrooms in a Natural environment.
16. Career Guidance
It was a pleasure to have different faculty members from our GCU campus, come and interact with our students from grade 8 to 12 to motivate them in choosing the correct career path across an array of multifarious departments.
17. Planetarium Show and Virtual show
270 tiny tots from nearby Preschools enjoyed Planetarium shows at DMCS Campus as a social welfare initiative initiated by DMCS Management. Quite notably, there was a mesmerizing show which was also organised from Pre-Nursery to Grade X of our School. Parents from nearby preschools had been given a campus tour and parents also attended a session on “Bond Beyond Talk – Blooming Minds Caring for Early Emotion” conducted by our School Counsellor. Various activities were organised for the parents and their kids.
18. Alumni meet -2025
DMCS organised the alumni meet for the students of batches passed out from 2015-2019 with invigorating enthusiasm and exultant interactions.
19. Youth Parliament
It was a hands-on experience for our Grade X Students being able to propose discuss and present like Parliamentarians. The CHIEF guest for the prestigious event was Retd. Col Mohanan MK
20. National Education Policy training for Teachers
DMCS conducted comprehensive training for teachers focusing on empowering them to implement the National Education Policy. The training also aimed to improve professional development and prepare educators to use updated teaching methods like blended learning to equip the students with 21st Century skills.
21. School Counsellor
The school counsellor conducted insightful sessions relating to academics, social media usage, Puberty, Anti bullying, Good touch and Bad touch and POCSO sessions.
Kinder fun Frolic
This year our tiny tots enjoyed each day with a galore of activities coupled with daily lessons. CCA activities like Draw and colour, tiny tunes, Dance, Collage making, Colouring and Picture talk were also conducted for Kinder Fun Students.
Celebrations
Founder's Day Celebration, Investiture Ceremony, Library Day, Literary Awards Ceremony, Independence Day Celebrations, Teachers Day, Ethnic Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Kannada Rajyotsava, Children’s Day, Flag Day, Important festivals like Dussehra, Onam, Diwali, Eid, Christmas were key celebrations of Academic Year 2025-26.
LITERARY AWARD CEREMONY – A CELEBRATION OF ARDENT READERS
The Literary Award Ceremony was a vibrant celebration dedicated to honouring our Ardent Readers—students who have shown exceptional passion for books, language and learning. During this ceremony Students presented the subtle science of Yoga and Reading, Library Song . Literary Awards were presented acknowledging students who demonstrated dedication, consistent reading habits and outstanding literary skills.As a token of appreciation Donors were also awarded for their contribution to the DMCS Library.
Capacity Building Programme on Learning Outcome and Pedagogies was conducted in the month of May. The resource person, Ms. Gowri Prabha Prasad, shared valuable insights into innovative pedagogical approaches, activity-based learning, and effective assessment techniques to measure student progress. Quite notably, every month DMCS conducts Capacity Building programme on various enthralling topics. to rejuvenate the Teaching methodologies and techniques.
Health Chek-up: General health check-up for the students from Pre-Nursery to Grade XII was conducted from a team of Doctors of Trilife Hospital, Eye check-up from Zaminder Eye Centre and Dental check-up from Dentists of Ambedkar Dental College.
Student Council
The DMCS Student Council Members for the academic year 2025–26 have been prolific contributors in their duties and responsibilities. Smooth execution of important events like- Independence Day, Skill Exhibition, Special Assemblies coupled with robust discipline maintenance have been their significant accomplishments. Spearheading and monitoring Campus Management, Event Management and delineating Training Sessions on Student Hygiene and Cleanliness have also been remarkable contributions.
Co-Curricular Activities -CCA
DMCS CCA activities for the year 2025-26 had fun activities like paper collage, balloon painting, art with ice cream sticks, singing, solo dance and innovative activities like brain wave, design your palm enact your role model and math mania where students explored their interests and talents. These activities helped build confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills, contributing to holistic growth and overall development.
CUBS, BULBULS, SCOUTS AND GUIDES
DMCS Students - Cubs and bulbuls qualified in the Rajat Pankh held at Christ, the king school at Ramurthy nagar. District level (Tritiyasopan) and State level Preparatory camp were held at Dr.Annie Besant Scouting, camping and training center from 25th to 29th June, 2025.
Twenty-three Scouts and Guides have attended the Tritiyasopan and qualified for the Rajyapuraskar. Fifteen Scouts and Guides have attended the Rajyapuraskar preparatory exam. Thirteen Scouts and Guides are qualified for the Tritiyasopan exam. District and State level qualified Scouts and Guides have received the certificates duly signed by the Governor of Karnataka. 14 Scouts and guides have attended the online exam for the State award. The offline exams for the Rajyapuraskar students will be held in the month of December.
CBSE ACTIVITY
CBSE Activities has always been an integral part of the School curriculum, harbouring high participation across DMCS Grades. This year saw the intertwining of board activities pairing Karnataka and Ladakh. The 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' (EBSB) program, launched by the Government of India, saw great collaborative learning about the paired state at the DMCS Campus. The school also conducted the Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge, Reading Challenge, and Expression Series.
Celebration of Har Ghar Tiranga 2025
Students took part in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, which was launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Government of India.
Structured Assessment for Analyzing Learning (SAFAL) Exam Digital mode 2025-26)
SAFAL EXAM was conducted successfully at DMCS for Grade 6 and 9 students in the following subjects. Math, English, EVS and Science.
SOF Olympiad
The school successfully conducted SOF Olympiad examinations for the year 2025 with the below staggering results- Subject Wise.
| Subject | No. of Gold Medals |
General Knowledge |
07 |
English |
11 |
Science |
23 |
Mathematics |
28 |
Computer Science |
04 |
Social Science |
03 |
Academics.
Remedial classes, Extra practice Papers, Class tests, Revision Techniques, Math worksheets were diligently provided as major Academic catalyst for students.
Grade X and XII students completed their first Pre-boards examination and are preparing for their forthcoming Second Pre-boards Examination. The entire batch embraces the CBSE Board examinations in the month of February 2026.
We wish Grade X and XII all the very best for their board examinations and a bright and prosperous future ahead.
The forthcoming academic year eagerly awaits the Graduation Day Ceremony for Grades 10th, 12th and UKG.
The Annual Day is the most endearing and heart-warming event for the DMCS Family, Lets thank our Honourable Chairman Dr. Joseph V.G. for being our pillar of strength and torch- bearer in the beautiful DMCS Journey. We extend our Heartfelt gratitude to Respected Director Ms Vrinda Coutinho for being our best support in all the DMCS endeavors and initiatives. Special Thankyou to Principal, Vice Principals, Parents, Teaching and Non Teaching Staff Members for your accompaniment in our great learning experience at Deva Matha Central School.