The guests were welcomed with the chanting of shloks. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini warmly welcomed them. The event began with a melodious qawalli, “Tazeem” by the Hindi Music Choir. An exhilarating dance ‘Sapno se bhare naina’ was performed by the dance troupe of the school. The chief guest, Professor Deepak Pental then approached the dais. Prof Pental talked about his strong ties with the school and called it ‘one of the best schools in the country’. He emphasized the importance of being proud of our country, ‘its liberal democracy and pluralist culture’. According to him, we should ‘celebrate the diversity and the plural way of life’ that exists in our country. He advised the students to be liberal and to help the underprivileged. He exhorted the students to become individuals with high ‘ethical standards’ and work to remove the menace of corruption from society.

The students of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged run on the premises of DPS R.K.Puram, presented a mesmerizing patriotic dance. Two students of class XI, Mehak Kapur and Vidhi recounted their many experiences in the school and described their feelings on receiving the scholar badge.
The distinguished guest, Dr. Usha K. Luthra , then commended DPS R.K Puram for its endeavour in providing ‘holistic education’ to children. She also mentioned that consistency is of vital importance in one’s life, advising students to “always be consistent to their own self ’’. Along with academics, students must learn responsible behaviour. In her view , behavioural health is of great importance for students.

The much-awaited moment of the prize distribution finally came. The Representatives for Class XI, Mrs.Alinda Holla and Mrs.Savita Vasesi read out the names while the guests presented the awards to the students. Students were awarded green and blue badges and blue ties for academic excellence, and the red badges and blazers went to those showing remarkable talent in the co-cultural activities like art, sports, dance or music.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Vice-Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta, as she expressed her gratitude to the distinguished guests and congratulated the students and their parents on this momentous occasion.

The Team of Astronomy Club Members

Switzerland is celebrating 2009 as the year of “Science and Education of Switzerland in India”. The objective of the Swiss astronaut’s visit to India is to explore further the potential of cooperation between Switzerland and India in the fields of education, research, technology, innovation and science.

Swiss astronaut Prof. Claude Nicollier has logged more than 1,000 hours in space including 1 space walk totalling 8 hours and 10 minutes. He is a former Swiss Air Force Pilot and was working both as an airline and test pilot. The satellite project “SwissCube’’has been developed at the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is scheduled to be launched from Satish Dhawan Center, India, by end of August 2009. The primary objective of developing the “SwissCube” satellite is to provide a dynamic and realistic learning environment for undergraduates, graduates and staff in the development of small satellite technology in Switzerland.

As many as 37 schools (20 Government Schools, 8 Government Aided Schools, and 9 private Schools) took part in the competition, comprising eleventh and twelfth class students. The Principal, Dr (Mrs) Shayama Chona and Vice Principal Dr. D. R Saini warmly welcomed all the guests, Prof.Claude Nicollier and Ms. Muriel Noca, Mr.Mattia, Ms.Sarah Berry, Mr.Arthur Mattli Deputy Head of Mission, Switzerland Embassy along with other officials of the Swiss Embassy. Mr.S.K.Gupta, from the Department of Education, also graced the occasion. Prof. Nicollier addressed the students, expressing his pleasure at being there. According to him, India and Switzerland are very different in dimension, but share ‘the same dreams, aspirations and goals’. Prof. Nicollier shared his fascination with space and traced the progress of space research. He explained how space research provided an answer to many of the questions like how the earth came to be formed and if other forms of life exist on the planet. He showed many fascinating pictures of the earth from space and of life in a space station.

Ms. Muriel Noca also spoke to the students about the ‘Swiss Cube’ project and its many advantages in helping to understand space better. She offered advice to students in how to go about following space research as a profession. An interactive session with the students followed where many queries were addressed.


The prize distribution took place and all the participants were given certificates by the Swiss dignitaries. The models were judged by two professors of the Astro-Physics Department of Delhi University, Prof.H.P.Singh and Prof.A.Dutta. The top three positions for the best models went to Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidhalaya, Vasant Kunj, Hansraj Memorial DAV School, Daryaganj and Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram respectively. The vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Mattli Deputy Head of Mission, Switzerland Embassy . This was followed by a session with the press and later the students of the school’s Editorial Board who interviewed the two guests. The guests then went on an inspection of all the models along with the Vice Principals, Dr.D.R.Saini, Mrs. Shobha Mehta, Mr. J.S Virdi, HOD Physics Dept., Mrs. Savita Chadha and Mr. Subodh Kumar, who coordinated the exhibition.

The programme was successful in igniting the minds of students about the fascinating aspects of Astrophysics as there were students who were especially grateful and thankful to the organizers for giving them such wonderful opportunity to make their dreams come true. This program was an amazing glimpse into the world of outer space.

On 14th December 2009, DPS R.K.Puram hosted the scholar badge ceremony for grade VII, sections A to F. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini welcomed the guests .The Chief Guest for the day was Dr. Rajeev Shorey, President of NIIT University. It was presided over by Mr. Sunil Garg, IPS and Additional Commissioner of Police. The distinguished guests were welcomed with the chanting of shloks. The Indian music choir sang a beautiful song. The Principal, Dr.Saini congratulated all the parents and exhorted them to "give the best of their guidance to their children so that they can have the confidence to face the world with firmness in the future". An enthralling Kathak dance was performed. Students from the seventh grade expressed their views about the new challenges in the near future. The tiny tots of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged run on the premises of DPS R.K.Puram, presented a mesmerizing dance based on a Japanese folk song.

The Guest of Honour, Mr. Sunil Garg spoke to the students about the importance of retaining moral values even as one climbs up the ladder of success. According to him, there were no shortcuts to success, and he advised the students to "think high, think positive, but not forget the responsibilities towards parents and society".

The Chief Guest, Mr. Rajiv Shorey, also an alumnus of the school, outlined the evolution of the school and recounted his own experiences in the institution, stating that it was these very experiences that shaped him into the individual that he was today. He also talked about the necessity of having ‘holistic knowledge’, and the convergence of all different aspects of education, to make society more aware, progressive, and productive.

The much-awaited scholar badge ceremony felicitated each student's meritorious performance in every field. They were awarded the scholar badge for academic excellence, and the red badge and red blazer was awarded to those showing remarkable talent in the co-cultural activities-be it art, sports, dance or music.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Vice-Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta, as she congratulated the students on this momentous occasion.

“Success comes to only those who work hard; it’s a journey of a thousand miles which begins with a single step”. On 10th December 2009, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony for the students of Class VIII, sections G to L. A matter of great pride and a tribute to success, the scholar badge ceremony is an important event in the school calendar, its main purpose being to acknowledge talent and promote excellence in both academics as well as extra-curricular activities. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp and the chanting of the Gayatri mantra.

The Principal, Dr. D.R.Saini, warmly welcomed all the guests. The chief guest for the morning was Mr. Sumit Sharan, Superintendent of Police of the CBI’s Anti Corruption branch and an alumnus of this school, while Mr. Vijay Kumar Gautam, Chief Operating Officer for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, presided over the ceremony.

The event began with a fabulous display of the students’ creativity as they performed a classical “raga” on an array of instruments ranging from the violin to the guitar. A melodious song “Ik Tara” sung by the school Hindi music choir followed. Dr. Saini addressed the august gathering and congratulated all the parents and students.

A mesmerizing traditional Rajasthani folk dance was performed by the dance troupe of the school after which students highlighted the importance of overall development and articulated their definition of success. The tiny tots of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra then performed an enthusiastic Japanese dance before the gathering.

The chief guest, Mr. Sumit Sharan spoke to the gathering about corruption and how it plagues modern society. Mr. Vijay Kumar Gautam had many a word of wisdom for the students. According to him, “Success is not about achieving the target but getting up from failure and chasing the target once again”. He stressed upon the importance of being a good human being and being socially responsible. The much awaited moment finally came – the prize distribution. The various awards–the blue and green badges, the blue blazers for academic excellence; and the newly introduced red blazers given to those who demonstrate proficiency in areas other than academics, whether sports, music, art or dance were given away.

The ceremony concluded with the Headmistress, Ms.Vanita Sehgal delivering the vote of thanks followed by the national anthem.

On 4th of December, DPS R.K.Puram hosted the annual Dr.Prem Kirpal Memorial Interschool Art and Poetry Competition in loving memory of the former Chairman of the DPS Society. Dr. P.N.Kirpal held various senior positions in the Government of India and was also involved in the workings of the UNESCO. He was known for his love of art, culture and poetry.

Students from 26 schools took part in the competition. The Dr.P.N.Kirpal Poetry competition had two categories: one of the self-composed poems and the second the recitation of a Modern Indian English Poem. The distinguished judges for the competition were Ms.Mahua Sen and Ms.Pooja Khattar. Ms. Sen, a postgraduate in Economics has been a Professor at the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and Ms. Khattar, an alumni of Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, with degrees in English Literature and Law, is the Director of Mental Health and Education in the DPS Society.

The self-composed poems were judged separately by Mr.Binoy Bhattacharya, former Principal of Deshbandhu College and Ms.Gayatri Khanna, spokesperson for the NCERT. Harshita Bahantwal of DPS RKPuram bagged the first position, Sanaa Bhutani of DPS Gurgaon secured the second and the third went to Satabhisa Bhaumick of DPS Vasant Kunj.

In the recitation competition, the students recited poems by famous Indians including Sarojini Naidu, Rabindranath Tagore, and Vikram Seth. Mrs.Udita Ganguly, Head of the English Department, who coordinated the poetry competition, announced the results. The first position was awarded to Mayank of The Air Force School ,Subroto Park, second to Sonali Chauhan of DPS RKPuram and the third was conferred on Mrinalini of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.

The P.N.Kirpal Art Competition was an on-the-spot painting competition where contestants had to draw on topics like ‘Metro in our city’, ‘Trade Fair’, ‘Flower seller’ ‘Commonwealth Games’ etc. The event was judged by Mr.Kanwar Singh Pawar, a Lecturer in the Delhi College of Art and Mr. Brij Mohan Sharma, Professor in Charge at the MFA Sculpture College of Art, New Delhi. In the junior category, Kriti Dudeja of DPS Indirapuram was awarded 1st prize. Akshit Gupta of DPS Faridabad came a close 2nd while Udayan Das of DPS Gurgaon got the 3rd prize. For the senior category, Ritika De of DPS Maruti Kunj, Anuj Rajoria of Summer Fields School and Yukti Arora of Birla Vidya Niketan were awarded the first, second and third positions respectively. The Painting competition was coordinated by Mr.Biplabi Samaddar of the Department of Art, DPS R.K.Puram.

The two competitions were followed by an award-distribution ceremony. The chief guest for the ceremony was Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman of Delhi Public School Society. Other prominent dignitaries present in the audience included the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and Member of DPS Society, Mr. B. N Kirpal and his wife Mrs Aruna Kirpal and other Members of the DPS Society and the DPS R.K.Puram Managing Committee like Justice N.N.Goswamy(Retd), Lt. General J.S.Bawa, Prof. B.PKhandelwal, Ms.Sharda Nayak, and Mr.P.C.Bose and Mr.V.K Sharma.

The Principal, Dr. D.R.Saini warmly welcomed the guests. This was followed by a reconstruction of the Bernard Shaw classic- ‘Pygmalion’ called ‘The Education of Eliza’. Mr. Ashok Chandra addressed the audience and paid homage to Dr.P.N.Kripal, calling him ‘the architect of the DPS Society’. He also released the English Department Magazine. Mrs Kirpal then presented a token of appreciation to Mrs. Sonia Khan who had directed the play.

Finally, the overall awards were handed out. For poetry, DPS R.K.Puram won the first position but handed over the winning trophy to DPS Vasant Kunj on account of being the host school. For art, DPS Indirapuram was given the winner’s trophy. The overall winners for the Dr.P.N.Kirpal Memorial Art and Poetry Interschool Competition was DPS RKPuram, but being the host school it was handed over to DPS Maruti Kunj .The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Vice-Principal, Mrs Shobha Mehta.

On the 3rd of December 2009, Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram’s Interact Club held its Investiture Ceremony. The Chief guests presiding over the event were Mr Anil Mangla, the President of the Rotary Club, Rajdhani, Mr. Ajay Narayan, the District Director, Youth Services, Rotaract, Mr. Vinod Bansal, Assistant Governor of district 3010 and his wife, Dr.Sangeeta Bansal, Mr.Vivek Jain, Trainer, Rotary Club, Rajdhani and Mr.Amar Kundlia, Secretary, Rajdhani Club, Rotary district 3010.

The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini warmly addressed the guests, emphasizing on the common goal shared by the school and the Rotary club of -‘Service before Self’. The Interact Club of DPS R.K.Puram is affiliated to the Rotary club (Rajdhani) district 5010 and was started in the year 1999. The Rotary club, since its inception, has been committed to helping children in need, to find ways to encourage service among the youth, foster their active interest in the community and offer opportunities for them to develop as leaders.

The morning began with a powerpoint presentation by Prerna Chikersal, Joint Secretary of the Interact Club, showcasing the activities and projects of the Club. According to her “only a life lived for others is a life worth living”, these words of Albert Einstein truly underline the very spirit of the Interact Club. The Interactors have been part of several projects such as teaching the underprivileged students of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, providing assistance to children fighting against cancer as part of Can Support and visiting the Tamana Special School. They have organized Bake sales, fund raisers, debates, jam sessions to make people aware of socially relevant issues.

A classical dance - the Ganesh Vandana was presented by a student. Former Vice President, Sugandha Yadav spoke shared her experiences in the Interact Club. She reiterated that each time the new appointees put on their badges they must reflect on the oath that they have pledged. A group song, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” was presented by the Interact Club Choir members.

Then began the much awaited Oath Taking Ceremony where each office bearer stood firm and resolute in the goal of making the world a better place. Mr Anil Mangla delivered the oath. The New President, Manan Grover and Vice President, Tarana Chauhan expressed their sense of pride at being entrusted with these responsibilities. They shared with the audience their goals for the year and closed with an inspirational quote,”Do not go where the path follows, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

The students of Interact Club put up a skit on eve teasing, an omnipresent evil in today’s world, one that has touched the lives of every woman in one way or another, followed by a fusion dance performance. Mr Anil Mangla addressed the august gathering and spoke about the Rotary Club, stating their innumerous achievements and goals. He introduced the ‘End Polio Campaign’ where they aim to eradicate polio from India and subsequently the world by 2011.Mr. Ajay Narayan’s also spoke passionately about the effects the club’s activities has on the lives of its members. Mr Vinod Bansal addressed the gathering and heartily congratulated the members of the Interact Club. His exhorted the appointees to help others to achieve what they aspire in their lives. “Wear the badge of compassion and consideration, the experience of being an interactor is the experience of a lifetime, enjoy it!” he concluded.

The Vice Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta delivered the vote of thanks. According to her, becoming a good interactor will make each member a good human being”. The Ceremony came to a close with the National Anthem.

On 30th November 2009, DPS RK Puram hosted the Scholar Badge Ceremony for the Commerce and Humanities students of Class XII. It is an important event in the school's calendar with the prime objective of acknowledging talent and promoting excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities. The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. C. Chandramohan, Advisor (Education & Sports), Planning Commission, Government of India and it was presided over by Mr. Pramod Grover, the Vice Chairman of Delhi Public School Society.

The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp, which was followed by the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra. The guests were welcomed with a ‘Prayer for Peace’ by the western vocal choir. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini, extended a warm welcome to all the guests and spoke about the important role played by parents in the upbringing of the children. A splendid dance item was presented by the students. The students of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged which has been a part of the school since 1999, displayed great enthusiasm and liveliness through a dance to the tunes of ‘Jai dev’. Mr. Pramod Grover talked about his long association with the school and lauded the work of all the Principals and teachers who had worked over the years to take the school to such great heights. Dr. C. Chandramohan spoke about how sports and education need to move in tandem with each other and that greater skills needed to be taught to students so that they could compete in the global market. He expressed his admiration for the Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, calling it a noble initiative for the cause of education.

Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived. The Chief Guests, along with Dr. Saini, gave away the awards to the meritorious students who had been working so hard for so many years in the fields of academics, sports and arts. The students marched onto the stage with great confidence in front of their proud families and friends. The event ended with a vote of thanks by the Vice Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta.

The chief guest for the event was Prof. Dinesh Singh, Director of South Campus, Delhi University. Ms Shovana Narayan, Member of DPS Society and Vice-Chairperson of Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram Managing Committee, presided over the ceremony.

Other distinguished guests were Dr.Catherine KK Chan, Deputy Secretary for Education in the Government of Hong Kong , Professor John Spinks, Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor at the University of Hong Kong and Mr. Simon Tham, Chief Curriculum Development Officer to the Government of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region. Also present were Mr. Roy Chaudhary, Prantik Roy’s father, who instituted the Prantik Roy Memorial Award for the school topper in loving memory of their son and Mrs. Poonam Soori who instituted the Ishwar Chand Award which felicitates the toppers in the ESM stream.

The ceremony began with a melodious rendition of ‘Gloria Deo’ in light of Christmas, sung by the Western vocal choir. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini warmly welcomed the guests. He thanked the parents for their invaluable support. A scintillating contemporary dance was performed by the dance troupe of the school. The vibrant dancers of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school created with the objective of extending meaningful education to the underprivileged, then performed an enthusiastic number before the gathering.

Mrs. Shovana Narayan addressed the gathering and talked about the dreams of students and the challenges faced by them in the pursuit of excellence. Mr. Dinesh Singh expressed his delight at being present on the occasion. He extended words of praise for the school, saying that the institution had stood the test of time. The various awards were then presented - the green and blue badges, the blue coat, the blue tie, and the prestigious gold medal. Students were also felicitated with a red badge, a certificate of appreciation and a red blazer for excellence in sports, music, dance, etc.

The ceremony was concluded with Mrs. Shobha Mehta, Vice Principal, D.P.S. R.K. Puram, delivering the vote of thanks.

The 5th annual Business Mélange was held on 27th November 2009 at D.P.S. R.K. Puram. The event commenced with a Ganesh Vandana sung by the school choir. The Vice Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta welcomed the participating schools and the guests. The chief guest was Mrs. Renu Jain, formerly a teacher at D.P.S. R.K. Puram, and currently the Vice Principal of K.R. Mangalam World School. The judges were Mrs Bhuvana Ravi, who has been associated with the capital and financial markets for the past 15 years and is the Director of Abhay Capital Services Pvt.Ltd; and two ex-students who are now studying at Shri Ram College of Commerce, Ms. Radhika Goel and Ms. Suvidha Jain. Mrs. Renu Jain addressed the gathering and emphasized on the importance of maintaining a balance between education imbibed from classroom teaching and that which is ‘beyond the classroom’.

The event saw the participation of 19 schools. It consisted of three competitions – Just a Minute, Poster Making and Ads Act. The ‘Just a Minute’ had participants speaking on interesting topics like “India is recession immune”, “Jaago Grahak Jaago” and “Mobile Revolution – are we addicted to it?’’ It was the Ads Act that brought out the very spirit of the Business Mélange. In it, the participating schools were given innovative products to advertise like “Burger King-Makes You Thin”, “Dancing shoes-makes you dance like Jackson.” The performances included spoofs and parodies of scenes from contemporary films which sent the audience into peals of laughter. The theme for the Poster making was ‘‘India in 2025’’.

DPS R.K.Puram emerged as the overall winners, coming first in the Ads Act and Just a Minute, but being the host school they did not accept the trophy. Bal Bharati Public School won the overall trophy. The Poster Making competition was won by Air Force School, Subroto Park. Hansraj Model School and St. Thomas School tied for the second place followed by Gyan Bharati School at the third. The ‘Just a Minute’ was won by St.Thomas School followed by Bal Bharati Public School. Kulachi Hansraj Model Public School came third. The Ads Act saw Modern School, Vasant Vihar emerge as winners followed by Hansraj Model School and Ramjas School. The event, co-ordinated by the Head of Business Studies Department, Mrs.Rashmi Malhotra and her team of teachers, was a resounding success and certainly left the students with a redefined business sense.

The Principal, Dr.D.R.Saini, Mr B.K. Chaturvedi and Mr.Ashok Chandra presenting the scholar badges

On 25th November 2009, Delhi Public School, RK Puram hosted its scholar badge ceremony for the class 12th science stream students. This was the first in the series of scholar badges to be conducted for each class. It is an important event in the school's calendar with the prime objective of acknowledging talent and promoting excellence in education and extra-curricular activities. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamps by the chief guests accompanied by the chanting of the Gayatri mantra.

The Chief Guest for this ceremony was Mr. B.K. Chaturvedi, Member of the Planning Commission, Government of India and it was presided over by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman of the Delhi Public School Society. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini warmly welcomed the guests. The school Hindi choir presented a melodious Meera bhajan and an inspirational song. A breathtaking fusion dance, which included kathak, ballet, contemporary and break-dance was presented by the dance troupe of the school. The vibrant little dancers of standard three and four of the DPS Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged which has been a part of the school since the year 1999, enthralled the students with their adorable dance - “Barbie Girl”.

The Chairman, Mr Ashok Chandra addressed the august gathering and commended the hard work of the students as well as the teachers and parents which had helped them win laurels. He encouraged students to participate in debates, quizzes and other extracurricular activities. He also said that D.P.S. R.K. Puram epitomized the perfect school, with its students excelling in each and every field. Mr. B.K. Chatuvedi spoke to the students, emphasizing the importance of hard work in a student’s life and a good value system, two things that make one a successful person.

The various awards were then presented- the green and blue badges, the blue coat, the blue tie and the prestigious gold medal. Students were also felicitated with a red badge, a certificate of appreciation and a red blazer for excellence in sports, music, dance, etc.

The Vice-Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta, delivered the vote of thanks. The ceremony had a special meaning for the passing out batch as they would always remember this day and cherish its memory in the times to come.

On 27th October 2009, Delhi Public School R.K. Puram was host to the award-winning German Science Projects .German Universities have developed original project ideas for popularizing scientific concepts especially among school students under ‘Fit for Life’ Competition, held in Germany.

Out of 75 award winning projects , 5 were identified as suitable for academic ,scientific and educational exchange between India and Germany as a part of Indo German Research Co-operation.

The German Delegates were greeted by the Chairman DPSS, Mr. Ashok Chandra, Director DPSS Ms Renu Mittal , Principal DPS, R.K.Puram Dr. D.R.Saini, Vice Principal Ms Shobha Mehta and Head Mistress Ms Vanita Sehgal.

They were welcomed with a Shlok invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesh while they lit the lamp of learning. This was followed by a 45 minute programme in which synopsis was given of each project.



Then the students of each project moved to their respective classrooms where 2 sessions of two hours duration each from 8.30 am to 11.30 am and 12.00 to 2.00 pm , were held.

The Five Projects presented were: