India of the 21st Century is characterized by values, systems, attitudes and perspectives which are constantly evaluated and transformed by vibrant and growing electronic communication systems.
The habit of reading is nurtured from childhood, which moulds and enriches the growing minds, shapes their nascent values and develops the right perspectives. Reading is timeless and is recognized as an art, capable of transforming an individual.
Aim
To inculcate reading habit among the students and foster the ability & desire to read is the fundamental chore of the library of DPS, Sonepat.
Objective
Reading is the art of interpreting printed and written words, the most effective process of conscious learning which influences attitudes, morals, beliefs, judgment and action of the young readers.
We at DPS, Sonepat strongly believe that good reading habits are source of knowledge. Following this aim we have initiated ‘Reading Rocket Award’. Reading Rocket Award will be given at the end of every academic year depending on the numbers of books students read during the session.
The objective of the same is-
- To develop language skills
- To develop analytical thinking skills
- To increase the creativity of the students
- To improve concentration and focus
Reading Rocket Award
Rocket reading award will be given to the students at the end of the year depending upon the numbers of books they read in one year.
- The books can be issued from the library. The books should be apart from your syllabus course.
- After reading the book, the student of class I-V has to appear for an oral story test and student of class VI-X will appear for a written story test which will be conducted during the library periods/ substitution periods.
- Grades will be given for each written test. Every student is entitled to read minimum one book in a month.
- Only one book will be assessed at a time by the librarian in their library periods.
- Record of the books read by the students is to be maintained in the almanac by the students and in a Class teacher’s file of Reading Rocket Award which will be kept in the class cabinet.
- Only the books prescribed by the librarian will be considered the award.