The final day began with a sense of anticipation and quiet nostalgia, as students realised that the journey was nearing its end. Energy levels soared during the Hockey Training Session and Friendly Match. Language barriers dissolved on the field as students bonded over shared goals, proving that sports truly speak a universal language.

The cultural immersion continued with a Storytelling through Puppets session, where traditional Indian tales unfolded through expressive narration and puppetry. The stories, rich in wisdom and values, captivated young minds and offered a window into India’s storytelling heritage.

The concluding phase of the programme witnessed meaningful academic and professional engagement across the school campus. Two teachers from the UK delegation visited the Infant School, where they observed classroom interactions, including a storytelling session and the effective use of Karadi Path, CIS and hands-on learning kits to support experiential learning of concepts such as shapes. Simultaneously, visiting teachers conducted interactive sessions for Class V students. A Mathematics session on Multiplication was organised, where music, actions and clearly defined learning objectives made the lesson lively and memorable. The highlight was a BINGO activity, which encouraged enthusiastic participation, reinforced understanding and demonstrated real-life applications of multiplication. The English session, conducted using a play-way approach, began with an engaging football activity that encouraged students to share their prior knowledge about the United Kingdom, fostering confidence and spontaneous participation. This was followed by an interactive exploration of British culture through visuals and discussions on food habits, music, sports, school life, popular television shows, important places and daily routines. A creative follow-up worksheet allowed students to express what they would like to see and do if they visited the UK.

The programme concluded with a final reflection session, where students and teachers shared memories, expressed gratitude and captured moments through group photographs. Laughter mingled with a touch of emotion, as bonds formed over three days promised to last far beyond the exchange. The UK Exchange Programme 2026 was not merely an exchange of students, but an exchange of ideas, cultures and hearts. Over three enriching days, students learned that while miles may separate nations, shared experiences bring people closer together.

Day two began with a morning orientation, setting expectations for a day steeped in discovery and hands-on learning. The spotlight then shifted to the much-awaited Space Explorers Session themed ‘Space Agents’, an interactive session on astronomy and rocket science. Students were divided into small teams of four, each team functioning as a group of space agents assigned a special mission. Each member of the team collected clues, analysed information and worked collectively to decode challenges and complete their mission. The activities included Gear Game Box, Guess It to Find It, Electrobuzz and Break the Code - each task uniquely designed to spark curiosity and encourage active participation.

Following this, students and teachers from the UK attended regular classes, continuing their academic immersion while strengthening peer connections through active participation and collaborative learning.

In English, students first participated in an engaging activity on Adverbs, followed by a worksheet that helped reinforce their understanding through guided practice. Along with this, students also revised Synonyms, strengthening their vocabulary and understanding of word choices while forming sentences. This was followed by a fun session of tongue twisters, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

In EVS, a talk show on the Frigid Zone was conducted, providing students with an opportunity to discuss the climatic conditions, wildlife and lifestyle of people living in the region. This was followed by a ‘Mixed Bag Quiz’ which helped reinforce key concepts while adding an element of fun to the learning process.

In Mathematics, an activity-based session on ‘Types of Angles’ was conducted. The session began with a short video showcasing different kinds of angles observed in everyday surroundings, helping students connect mathematical concepts with real life. This was followed by hands-on learning, where students demonstrated various types of angles using circular paper cut-outs, while the visiting students creatively illustrated angles formed through different yoga postures.

As the day progressed, students from the UK delegation visited the school library and engaged in discussions on favourite books, genres and popular authors across countries. The visiting students explored the Indian Authors section, showing keen interest in the works of Sudha Murty and Indian mythology, while teachers interacted with students to gain insights into their reading preferences.

The learning journey deepened during the STEM Workshop, where Science and Mathematics came alive through hands-on, activity-based learning and problem-solving tasks. Through engaging activities such as ‘From Seed to Sprout’, ‘Fun with Magnets’, ‘Bloom and Learn’, ‘Little Machines, Big Work’ and ‘Project Hungry Bird’, students explored concepts through observation, experimentation, creativity and real-life application, making learning lively, meaningful and enjoyable. This was followed by an interactive Mathematics session on Area and Perimeter, where students differentiated between measuring space and boundaries using one-metre ropes to visualise standard units of measurement. A highlight was the human chain activity, during which students measured the classroom dimensions and collaboratively derived the formula for the area of a rectangle. Conceptual understanding was further strengthened as students used checked sheets to design different shapes with a fixed area of 24 square units, discovering that varied figures can share the same area.

The day concluded on an energetic note with a Dance and Movement Workshop, where students were introduced to Indian dance forms and encouraged to express themselves freely through movement, making it a joyful final activity of the day.

The UK Exchange Programme commenced on Wednesday, 04 February 2026, with an atmosphere filled with excitement, curiosity and warm smiles. As the visiting delegation from Grosvenor Park Academy, Chester, UK arrived at Delhi Public School, Rohini, they were welcomed with open arms, setting the tone for three days of meaningful interaction and cultural exchange. The morning began with a gracious welcome followed by introductions, buddy pairing and class allotment, which served as an effective ice-breaker and fostered instant connections. A guided campus tour then familiarised the visitors with the school’s vibrant learning spaces and daily life.

The day then shifted gears with a calming ‘Yoga for Focus and Relaxation’ session, introducing students to the Indian philosophy of balance between mind and body. The session included gentle warm-ups, Surya Namaskar, selected yoga postures, eye exercises and breathing practices such as Alternate Nostril, Humming Bee and Bellows Breathing, promoting flexibility, focus and mindfulness. It concluded with guided relaxation and OM Breathing, leaving participants feeling refreshed and centred. The UK students and teachers participated actively and appreciated the structured, safe and enriching approach to wellness.

Creativity took centre stage during the Art and Craft Workshop, where students explored traditional Indian art forms such as Madhubani painting and block printing. With brushes, colours and patterns doing the talking, cultural boundaries gently faded away.

The highlight of the day was the Welcome Assembly titled “Harmony in Diversity”. It opened with “Raga and Rhythm – A Melody of Notes”, followed by the Principal’s address, which emphasised global understanding, shared values and the role of such exchanges in shaping future-ready global citizens. Adding an element of wit and intellectual engagement was “Head Scratchers”, an interactive quiz featuring riddles and tongue twisters that sparked curiosity, encouraged quick thinking and kept the audience thoroughly engaged. The cultural segment “Supratim Bharat” showcased India’s rich diversity through vibrant dance performances, with students and teachers from the UK joining the dancers towards the end, transforming the presentation into a joyful celebration of togetherness. The spirit of exchange was further enriched by a musical presentation by the UK students and the assembly concluded with the National Anthem of India rendered in Sign Language, reinforcing the message of inclusion and harmony.

The day wrapped up with a unique Vegetable Plucking Activity in the school’s organic garden, where students experienced sustainable practices first-hand. They learned about organic farming practices and the importance of sustainability while enjoying close interaction with nature. The visit proved to be both educational and enjoyable, leaving the students with memorable moments.