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CBSE Affiliation No. 831760

Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa National Public School logoDr. Shamanur ShivashankarappaNational Public School, Davanagere
Two students playing chess while sitting on the floor

Clubs and Houses at Dr. SSNPS

Clubs let students follow what they love, and houses give every child a team to belong to. Together they make sure that sport, the arts, ideas and leadership are part of everyday school life.

Our clubs

Music Club

Students discover music, learn the instrument of their choice or train their voice, and explore careers in music. Under professional music teachers, members prepare for competitions at different levels, building focus, listening and the ability to perform in sync.

Dance Club

Dedicated dance teachers help students express emotion through movement. Members perform at school events and competitions, building confidence, teamwork and improvisation skills.

Theatre Club

Drama helps students stay motivated and manage stress. The club teaches the navarasa, the nine emotions of Indian performance traditions (shringara, hasya, karuna, raudra, veera, bhayanaka, bibhatsa, adbhuta and shanta), through acting and improvisation.

Language & Literature Club

Members study literature, practise languages and develop public-speaking skills through debate, pick-and-speak, blog and article writing, quizzes and anchoring. Mock parliament and Model United Nations work also grow from this club.

Art Club

Students learn techniques, develop their own style, exhibit their work and learn about careers in art. The club organises exhibitions in school.

Eco Club

Members learn why the environment matters and practise sustainable habits: reducing waste, saving resources and spreading awareness about cutting our carbon footprint.

Heritage Club

Students study India's history, monuments and cultural heritage, building understanding of and pride in the country's traditions.

Entrepreneurship Club

Students plan and organise small ventures, learn how to use resources and present ideas, and gain early exposure to how businesses work.

Sports Club

Students train in the sport of their choice and prepare for competitions at different levels. See sports and fitness

The school has also offered French and Photography as club activities.

A student painting a clay pot during an art activity
Pot painting in the art programme.

Our houses

Every student belongs to one of four houses, named after great sages. Houses compete in sports, cultural, art and literary activities through the year.

House Colour Values the house stands for
Vishwamitra Red Dedication and determination to achieve even the impossible
Kashyapa Blue Tranquillity, humility, wisdom and selflessness
Vashishta Yellow Truthfulness, compassion, bravery and resourcefulness
Gautama Green Intelligence, composure and perseverance
  • Crest of Vishwamitra House, Dr. SSNPS, on a red background

    Vishwamitra

    Red

  • Crest of Kashyapa House, Dr. SSNPS, on a blue background

    Kashyapa

    Blue

  • Crest of Vashishta House, Dr. SSNPS, on a yellow background

    Vashishta

    Yellow

  • Crest of Gautama House, Dr. SSNPS, on a green background

    Gautama

    Green

What students gain

  • A chance to discover and develop talents beyond the classroom
  • Leadership, as club and house leaders
  • Teamwork and healthy competition
  • Experience of performing, presenting and organising events

Frequently asked questions

What clubs does Dr. SSNPS have?

Music, Dance, Theatre, Language & Literature, Art, Eco, Heritage, Entrepreneurship and Sports. French and Photography have also been offered.

What are the school houses?

Vishwamitra (red), Kashyapa (blue), Vashishta (yellow) and Gautama (green).

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