Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. School is a temple of learning and library is its shrine. The library has a wide collection of books which include Reference books such as Encyclopedias, World Record, Year Books, Dictionaries, Almanacs, Atlas etc. The school library consists of 28,800 books (approx.). It has subscribed to different types of magazines such as entertainment, educational, sports and religious magazines.
It also has an exuberant collection of biographies based on famous personalities in different areas of life. The aim of the library is to find every reader his or her book.
In the 21st century computer plays a major role in education. Our computer teachers and experts have developed a technology plan that makes the most effective and efficient use of the available computer hardware. Our school has 3 (three) well-equipped computer labs with the latest software & internet facility. The method of education comprising of classroom theory & hands-on lab experience provides the students necessary knowledge & motivation. Computer education is mandatory for all the students from Class I-XII as per the New Education Policy( NEP) and the program of study is adapted every few years to keep our children updated with the changing technological scenario. The computer labs have the latest Hardware (i3 10 Generation with 1TB SSD, 8GB RAM & 18.5" LED monitor, laser printer, scanner, projector etc.) and Software ( Operating Systems & Application Software like Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Image Editing, Presentation, Animation etc ). Our highly qualified teachers work diligently to expose the students to the latest technology and make them "Tech Savvy". The School also has a large collection of inspirational movies for the students. We have two well-equipped Audio-Visual Labs. Students are allowed to access the internet only under the guidance of teachers' for project work.
The school has a facility of an infirmary/medical room that provides healthcare services such as first aid and basic health checkup. It has all the necessary equipments to provide medical assistance. It includes beds ,thermometers, stethoscopes, general medicines and medical supplies.
It is also equipped with wheelchairs and stretchers. The infirmary/medical room is sanitised daily. A nurse is on duty to provide immediate and specific care as needed. A proper record is kept of the students visiting the infirmary and the treatment provided.
The physics lab has played a significant role in education since the beginning. As we know, physics is that branch of science where experimentation is an integral part of the core subject. The school has well-equipped, spacious physics lab with all requirements as per the CBSE curriculum. Our school has a wide range of physics laboratory equipments, from common ones like magnets, pulleys, pendulums, inclined planes, heat lamps, beakers, lenses, glasses, tuning forks, item scales, etc., to sophisticated ones like travelling microscopes, electromagnets, voltammeter, potentiometer, metre bridge, post office box, tangent galvanometers etc. The school has a sufficient number of apparatus so that every student can experience each device for the maximum benefit during their education. All apparatus are in excellent condition, and all the latest requirements for the change in the curriculum are available to the students. Every student from classes 9 to 12 comes regularly to the physics lab as per the timetable to perform experiments, making learning effective and exciting for the students. Our physics lab aids a student in establishing the relevance of the theory. It brings clarity to the mind of the students regarding the basic concept of the subject. Students understand the difference between theory and application. Our physics lab helps a student improvise their approach towards the subject. Our physics and science teachers are experts to use every apparatus of the lab effectively and efficiently for the maximum benefit of the students. Our physics and science teachers use apparatus for effective teaching, even in the classroom and make experiential learning for the students enjoyable.
The lab is considered as one of the most important section in the school. The chemistry learning goals of laboratory experiences include enhancing mastery of subject matter, developing scientific reasoning abilities, increasing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, developing practical skills, increasing understanding of the nature of subject, cultivating interest in learning, and improving teamwork abilities. Our school has one well-equipped chemistry lab with all chemicals and other apparatus to cater to the needs of all the students up to class 12. The lab is provided with the state-of-the-art devices like:- Distillation unit, Electronic weighing machine, Bunsen burners, Beakers and Flasks. The lab has an excellent safety system with fire extinguishers.The acids and other reactive chemicals are stored in separate locked cupboards as a further precautionary measure. The students are provided with separate workstations with individual burners and plug points.
Chemistry Lab aims to:
The world of Biology springs to life in a Biology Lab.
The school vaunts of a spacious and well-ventilated Bio Lab, constructed as per the CBSE norms. It is well-equipped with microscopes, permanent slides, preserved specimens, models, charts and other apparatus to facilitate experiential learning. The students of classes IX to XII visit the lab on a weekly basis and perform experiments individually under the supervision of a qualified faculty and a lab assistant. This enables the students to enhance their practical skills and gain hands-on learning experience. It also instils a scientific temper and a research mindset. Students from other grades also visit the Lab as and when required. The do's and dont's in the lab are well displayed. A first-aid kit is also available in the lab.
Music is an art. According to a book based on the origin of 'Music ': It is a combination of singing, dancing and instrument. Music is a medium of expressing emotions and provides peace of mind. The school provides the following instruments, for `practicing to the students.
1. Harmonium
2. Casio
3. Tabla
4. Dholak
There are very good singing choir groups in the school and an instrumental group (Band group) too. We have won many awards in different competitions at different levels.
We at Oxford aims for the development of physically, mentally , emotionally and socially fit citizens through the medium of various physical activities . We have a 'Sport for All' philosophy and we encourage participation of all the students and give them opportunity to receive appropriate coaching and competition, depending on their ability. An array of indoor and outdoor activities are offered in the school and Oxfordians continuously bring home numerous accolades in sports like Basketball, Cricket, Badminton , Football, Chess, Taekwondo , Athletics etc. at zonal, state and nationals.
The school prides in having facilities like two Basketball courts, Football field, Cricket ground, Volleyball court, Athletics field, Chess arena, Badminton court, Kho-Kho ground etc.
Every year we organize Hansraj Prabhakar Memorial Basketball tournament at the grand level and is one of the most popular Basketball tournaments in Delhi- NCR where different teams from numerous schools participate.
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