Global Minds Unite – Bridging borders with our Student Exchange Program.
N. L. Dalmia High School undertakes the Student Exchange Program with the Netherlands
International Student Exchange Program is one of the best ways to globalize education and provide a life – changing experience to students.
Taking forward the vision of our Founder Chairman, Shri Niranjanlalji Dalmia of providing broader avenues of learning for holistic developments of the students, N. L. Dalmia High School undertook a student exchange program with the Jan Van Brabant College, the Netherlands. 18 students and 2 teachers who visited us on this annual student exchange program from 24th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023 were elated to have received a warm welcome to the School. The guests children were handed over to the respective host families who were eagerly waiting for them in the School campus.
Family Time:
The host families who opened their doors to experience a new culture and provided the guest students a second home, made arrangements and bookings to travel to different places with their guests. The Dutch students enjoyed time with their host families. They explored and experienced education in a different environment.
Visit to the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, the largest interactive Science centre in India:
Visit to Phoenix Mall:
Bandra – Band Stand:
Karate Session:
Visit to Pagoda and Gorai Beach:
Visit to Pristine Iskcon Temple:
Hindi Class Session:
Music Session:
Dutch students enthusiastically participated in Nirmaan – Science, Art & Craft Exhibition:
Mumbai Darshan:
Amalgamation of Culture:
“STUDENTS’ EXCHANGE OPENS DOORS TO EXPERIENCE A NEW CULTURE AND GIVES STUDENTS A SECOND HOME.”
“Atithi devo bhava” this Sanskrit quote translates to” Guest is equivalent to God”. It epitomises the feeling of friendliness and kindness towards our guests, where every guest is welcomed to share in the beauty of our country and the rich heritage it holds!
Abiding by this very quote, N. L. Dalmia High School extended a warm welcome to 19 Students and 2 Teachers from the Netherlands who visited us on an exchange programme from 8th January 2023 to 15th January 2023. Our guests were delighted to have received a traditional welcome on the beats of dhols and tashas. As part of the Indian custom, they were also welcomed with a garland and application of tilak.
The guests children were handed over to the respective host families after an ice-breaking session and a ramp walk that was followed by high tea.
Highlighting the Indian history, culture, monuments, personalities, art and dance forms, short programmes were organised by the students of Grade 7,8 and 9 on a daily basis. Guests were mesmerised to witness varied colours of the Indian tradition.
Interesting indigenous games like Kabbadi and Langdi Tang were thoroughly enjoyed by the guest students and teachers.
The students got an insight into our teaching methods by attending Geography, Chemistry, English Literature, Hindi, Art and Dance class.
Visit to PAGODA- VIPASANA CENTRE helped the students in understanding the Buddhist culture in a better way. This was followed by a short visit to GORAI BEACH which offered cart ride, horse ride- adding fun element to the evening.
Afternoon visit to ISKCON TEMPLE, was well appreciated by the guests. They were awestruck to see intricate carvings and the artistically decorated statue of Lord Krishna. A special lecture by Shri Kamal Lochan Das the President, followed by Mahaprasadam was something the guests would cherish forever.
To let their heads down and give a vent to their energy, DJ DANCE PARTY was organised at HAPPI. Children shook a leg on BOLLYWOOD dance numbers.
MUMBAI DARSHAN provided glimpses of the “Gateway of India “, Old and New Taj, Mani Bhavan, Hanging Garden, Boot House, Reserve Bank of India and Stock Exchange.
To conclude a week-long celebration “Amalgamation of Cultures” was organised where a plethora of performances were showcased by the Indian and Dutch students, which included Fusion Dance, Episode of Mahabharata, Fashion Show, PPT Presentation and Quiz.
For the guests to experience the rich heritage of the Indian tradition, extravagant stalls of Mehandi application, Tattoo, Puppet Show, Jyotish Vidhya, Makar Sakranti, Puppet Show, Mouth Fresheners (Pan Shop) were put up.
To add on to the excitement, ROTI MAKING COMPETITION was organised which was followed by TUG OF WAR between the guests and the hosts.
Friday evening was devoted to Lohri celebration at GCC club amidst the beats of Punjabi Bhangra and giddas. Children danced with their friends and host families.
The strength and the support given by the host families was immense. At a personal level they took the host children to various places like Imagica, Water Kingdom, Alibagh, Jodhpur, Goa, Statue of Unity and Kite festival at Ahmedabad.
We are thankful to the Principal and CEO of N. L. Dalmia High School Dr. Seema Saini and the School Management for the immense support and guidance given to make the STUDENTS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAMME a memorable and a fruitful one.
