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THE VOICE AGAINST ANIMAL MISTREATMENT - A CLUB STARTED BY A GROUP OF STUDENTS AT DPS R.K. PURAM

noreply@blogger.com (Bowling Federation of India) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:53:00 +0000

Ms.Ambika Shukla along with Vice Principal, Mrs.Shobha Mehta, Mrs.Sangita Bajpai and other students at DPS R.K.Puram

On the 10th of February 2010, The Voice Against Animal Mistreatment, a club started by a group of students at DPS R.K. Puram to spread awareness about the cruelty against animals, invited Ms.Ambika Shukla, an eminent animal activist and one of the leading advocates against animal mistreatment working with the People for the Ethical Treatment Of Animals(PETA) to speak on the prevention of cruelty to animals.

The Voice Against Animal Mistreatment was started by the students of DPS R.K.Puram and blossomed under the constant support and guidance of Ms.Sangita Bajpai, a Geography teacher in the school. They were recently awarded a Certificate of Achievement for using their voices to speak up for animals and their skills to defend them against cruelty by PETA.

Ms. Ambika Shukla expressed her delight at being present and instantly connected with the audience. She circulated a petition against ‘manja’, a glass coated thread used to fly kites, causing an alarming increase in the deaths of birds. She apprised the students on how they could help and should have the ‘courage to care’ about animals. She busted popular myths about pedigree dogs, informing them how they are genetically deformed and live in constant pain. She encouraged students to adopt stray animals especially, Indian dogs, which have evolved to suit the Indian climate. She spoke about the importance of vegetarianism inspiring many present to give up meat, by citing examples of vegetarian celebrities and enlightening the students on why the humans aren’t meant to be carnivores. India has the strongest animal protection laws, and Ms. Shukla enlightened the audience about all of them and urged them to intervene and report acts of cruelty. She advised them to enquire if the cosmetics and toiletries have been tested on animals and boycott them if they had.

The seminar ended with an interactive session when Ms. Ambika Shukla addressed the questions posed by students. The members of VAAM delivered the vote of thanks. The event was a resounding success with students vowing to make a change and raise their voices against animal mistreatment.

CLASS XII FAREWELL

noreply@blogger.com (Bowling Federation of India) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:05:00 +0000

28th January, 2010 was a memorable day for the outgoing batch of Class XII of D.P.S. R.K. Puram. The Farewell is an important day in the school calendar, a day where the school bids adieu to the batch passing out, wishing them luck for the future and thanking them for their contribution to the school. The students, clad in their finery, were very nostalgic about the many years spent in school.

The event kick-started with a cultural show, organized and performed by the students of Class XI. The school choir, performed a harmonious medley of songs, leaving the audience teary-eyed. This was followed by an energetic and foot-tapping dance performance.

The Head Boys, Karan Chadha and Rudrath Kaul and the Head Girls, Ragini Lalit and Medha Khanna addressed the gathering and expressed their view about what D.P.S. R.K. Puram meant to them and how it had shaped their personality. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini greeted the students, wished them best of luck for their life ahead and congratulated them on being a splendid batch. The Vice Principal, Mrs. Shobha Mehta, also wished them the very best for the life ahead.

The school felicitated the school appointees, class monitors and the student of the year with certificates, as they proudly took the stage for the last time. Shikha Jain, Vaishali Ganga and Shruti Lakhtakia, Toppers of Science, Commerce and Humanities respectively were also felicitated. Others given the honour were best sportsperson, India’s no.1 in Under 19 table tennis, Pranshu Gupta and Prerana Bhambri; best debator, Medha Khanna; best artist, Pragun Agrawal and best musicians, Benjamin BabyJohnson and Ragini Lalit. Soveniers were presented to each student of the batch. The ceremony concluded with a duet performance by our music teachers, Mr.Rajesh Upadhyay and Mr. Hamid, that left the audience humming to their tunes.

SPACE SETTLEMENT DESIGN PROJECT

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:01:00 +0000

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram took part in the Space Settlement Design Competition 2010, devised by engineers working for NASA & Boeing. 12 students from classes 8th to 11th worked for this under the supervision of their teacher Mr. Anil K. Verma.

The team is selected for the finals to be held at the end of January 2010. The team will be working for 21 hours continuously along with teams from Bishop Cotton School, Bangalore, & Lahore Grammar School, Pakistan. The finals will be held at Om Shanti Retreat Center, Gurgaon.

If selected for the international finals, the team would then travel to Johnson Space Center, NASA, in Houston, Texas, where the International Finals will be held.

1st row from left: Mr.Ajay Goel, Mrs.Shobha Mehta, Dr. D.R Saini, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, Mr.Anil K.Verma

2nd row from left: Dhruv Mathur, Gursimran Singh, Talha Ahmed Siddiqui, Sannidhi Sharma, Sibesh Kar, Barun Patra, Kush Agrawal

3rd row from left: Anand Khare, Prateek Arora, Shubham Goel, Sahil Nakul Mathur, Ishan Sharma, Aditya Somani

ALL INDIA INTER-SCHOOL QUIZ ON GERMANY AT DPS R.K.PURAM

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:52:00 +0000

The Winning team, L'cole Chempaka, Thiruvananthapuram along with all other teams at DPS R.K.Puram

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The final round of the All-India Inter-School Quiz on Germany was held in Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram on 15^th January 2010. The event was organized by the DPS Society in association with Max Mueller Bhavan. Eight schools, the zonal finalists took part in the Quiz. The Chief Guest was Mr.Ashok Chandra, Chairman of DPS Society. Mr.Eberhard Weller, Language Director of Max Mueller Bhavan was the Guest of Honour. Other esteemed guests included Ms.Renu Mital, Director,DPS Society, Mr.R.Taneja,Secretary; Ms.Puneet Kaur, Pasch Coordinator, Max Mueller Bhavan; Ms.Nicole Menzenbach, Director, German Information Centre ; Dr.Mark Sly, Principal, Coomera Anglican College, Oxenford, Queensland, Australia and Ms.Bindu Sehgal, officiating Principal of DPS Vasant Kunj.

The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Chairman, Mr.Ashok Chandra and other guests. The school choir sang a melodious German song. The Principal, Dr.D.R.Saini warmly welcomed all the guests who were presented with bouquets. A fusion dance was performed by the students. The Quizmasters for the day, Ms.Vanita Sehgal, Headmistress of the middle school and Ms.Padma Srinivasan, Head of Department of History, started the proceedings. They invited Ms.Renu Mital and Ms.Puneet Kaur, to talk about the programme. The latter spoke to the audience about the objectives of the programme, that of generating interest in the history and culture of Germany among students especially since Germany was a subject opted for by many in the school. A power point presentation ‘Glimpses of the Zonal rounds’ was shown. Mr.Eberhard Weller and Ms.Nicole Menzenbach discussed the importance of learning about a country’s culture and heritage for students, especially when they are learning the language. The final rounds of the National Quiz took place. The questions encompassed all aspects of German culture –its history, economy, political and legal system, foreign policy, education, science and technology, visual and performing arts, architecture and designing.

The much awaited moment of the prize distribution arrived soon. Mrs.Archana Pentel, Head of Political Science Department and Co-ordinator of the programme invited the Chairman and other guests to give away the prizes. The first position was bagged by L’cole Chempaka , Thiruvananthapuram who got a cash prize and the trophy. The Runners-up was Shivalik Public School, Chandigarh. All the participants were given certificates of participation. Various tokens were presided to the teachers associated with the quiz.

The vote of thanks was delivered by the Vice Principal, Mrs.Shobha Mehta.

It was a great learning experience and left the audience enriched with plenty of interesting information about Germany and its rich cultural heritage.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS XI (Commerce and Humanities)

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:12:00 +0000

The Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class XI- Commerce and Humanities sections was held on 17th December 2009. A matter of great pride and a tribute to success, the scholar badge ceremony is an important event in the school’s calendar, its main purpose being to acknowledge talent and promote excellence in both academics as well as extra-curricular activities. The Chief Guest who graced the occasion was Professor Deepak Pental, Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University. The event was presided over by Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Luthra, Member of D.P.S. Society.

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.

SANSKRIT SANDHYA

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:12:00 +0000


The Principal,Dr.D.R.Saini with His Excellency Pundit Maniedeo Persad, releasing a Sanskrit magazine at the 'Sanskrit Sandhya' at DPS R.K.Puram	His Excellency Pundit Maniedeo Persad lighting the lamp at the 'Sanskrit Sandhya' at DPS R.K.Puram

Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram organized ‘Sanskrit Sandhya’, an evening of Sanskrit dance, drama and skits on Friday, the 18th of December at 5 p.m in its Audio-Visual hall. The programme started with the lighting of the lamp followed by the Ganesh and Saraswati Stuti. The Principal,Dr.D.R.Saini welcomed all the guests. A Pushpanjali dance, in the Bharatnatyam style was performed. The chief guest for the event was the Ambassador of Trinidad & Tobago, His Excellency Pundit Maniedeo Persad. Other distinguished guests included Mr.Dhanendra Kumar, Chairman, Competition Commission of India, Mr V N Gaur, CEO and Additional Secretary, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Mr A.K. Jain , Member, Finance,Prasar Bharti; Mr. Shailendra Pandey, Member, Central Administrative Tribunal, Mrs.Sridevi Pandey, Mr.Krishna Semwal, Vice President of the Delhi Sanskrit Academy; Professor Ira Patnaik, a Professor of Mythology in the University of Maryland; Prof Girishnath Jha from JNU, Dr.Baldevanand Sagar, who is the Head of Department of Sanskrit division in Aakashvaani and Doordarshan; and Prof Usha Chaudhuri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar.

A ‘Mahishasura’ dance, depicting the victory over all evil and the triumph of goodness, followed. The students performed a ‘Jugalbandi’ with 6 different instruments like the tabla, harmonium, guitar, keyboard and so on. A ‘nukkad natak’ highlighting the importance of Sanskrit in our lives and its relevance in the world today, was shown. Students from VI to VIII recited Sanskrit poems on ‘Matul Chandah”, the moon. A skit entitled ‘Ramaniya hi srishti esha’, showing how beautiful this world is and urging mankind not to spoil it by fighting, was performed. An enchanting dance on the various seasons, based on the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa’s ‘Ritusambhaav’ was presented. A Sanskrit magazine ‘Pragydaa’ produced by the students was released by the chief guest. His Excellency Pundit Maniedeo Persad addressed the gathering and spoke about the common cultural ties between India and the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. The final item was ‘Asato ma sadgamaya shanti path’, an appeal for peace. The programme was co-ordinated by Dr.Asha Lata Pandey, the Head of the Sanskrit Department at DPS R.K.Puram.

SKY GAZING IN AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:12:00 +0000

The Team of Astronomy Club Members

An enthusiastic group of over 80 students had an enriching experience gazing at and exploring the mysteries of the firmament. All the students were spell bound to observe planets like the Jupiter, various constellations and the moon through the telescope. The venue LD convent school was buzzing with activity till 3am on 20th November. The resource persons of SPACE empowered the students with conceptual knowledge so that they were competent to observe the different celestial activities. The school team was lead by Mr. S. Kumar, Mrs. Vinita Gupta and Mrs. Sudeepta Sahu. Such educational trips give the students a practical exposure, develop their skills and independent thinking in them. Some basic scientific concepts also get clarified. The students have given an encouraging feedback on the trip. The physics dept. is always eager to organize educational trips for the students as this goes a long way to enhance learning.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS VIII A -F

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:55:00 +0000

On 16th December 2009, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony for the students of Class VIII, sections A to F. 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. Girija Sankar Patnaik, Principal Secretary (Home), Govt. of NCT, Delhi, while Dr. (Mrs.) Sharda Nayak, Member of DPS Society, 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 “Circle of life” sung by the school Western 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 Arjun, Aavik and Viditta, students of class VIII, highlighted the importance of overall development and articulated their definition of success. The tiny tots of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the under-privileged held on the school premises, then performed an enthusiastic dance before the gathering and left everyone enthralled.

The chief guest, Mr. Girija Patnaik spoke to the gathering about ‘the need for collective excellence’ in the world today. Dr. (Mrs.) Sharda Nayak had many a word of wisdom for the students. According to her, “Harmony is intrinsic to any kind of success”. She stressed upon the importance of discipline and how necessary it is for all to learn how to cope with failure.

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 for 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.

INDO SWISS BONDING ON ASTRONOMY 2009

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:59:00 +0000

Physics Department of DPS R.K.Puram organized a 3 day Astronomy Exhibition cum Competition on 6th, 7th and 10th of August 2009 in association with the Swiss Embassy and Directorate of Education on working models of Astronomy and Space Research. The renowned Astronaut Prof. Claude Nicollier from Switzerland visited the school on 10th of August 2009 and encouraged all the participants. Ms. Muriel Noca, project Manager of Switzerland’s satellite project “Swiss Cube” also graced the occasion. The backdrop was the Indo-Swiss cooperation in the field of Space Research.

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.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS VII A-F

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:59:00 +0000

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.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS VII G-L

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:58:00 +0000

On 11th December 2009, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony for the students of Class VII. 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.

Our Principal Dr. D. R. Saini warmly welcomed the guests for the ceremony.
Mr. Jang Bahadur, Deputy Director of Education, South West Zone was the Chief Guest while Mr. P.C. Bose and Mr. V.K. Sharma, Nominees Advisory Board Managing Committee D.P.S. R.K. Puram were the Guests of Honour.

The ceremony began with a musical rendition of the song titled “Greatest love of all” by Whitney Houston. Dr. Saini congratulated the scholars and wished them success in life.

This was followed by a moving dance drama for the promotion of the development of the girl child. Students shared their experiences, which molded them into Dipsites. The tiny tots of DPS Shiksha Kendra took the stage and performed an enthusiastic western dance .

Mr. P.C. Bose spoke to the audience about the importance of being an all-rounder and emphasized the importance of better communication between teachers and students. Mr. V.K. Sharma commended the school for providing quality education and expressed his belief that the scholar badge represents the combined hard work of the teachers, parents and students. The chief guest, Mr. Jang Bahadur spoke to the gathering about the significance of will power. He stressed upon the importance of always giving more than what one receives, highlighting the D.P.S. motto.

Mrs. Archana Puri and Mrs. Usha Diptivilasa, class representatives of class VII, then initiated the most awaited part of the ceremony – the prize distribution. The various awards – green badges and the newly introduced red blazers were given to those who demonstrate prowess in academics, sports or cultural activities.

The ceremony concluded with the Headmistress, Mrs.Kamayani Kumar delivering the vote of thanks followed by the national anthem.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS VIII G-L

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:57:00 +0000

“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.

THE 2ND ARMAAN DOGRA MEMORIAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:20:00 +0000

Principal, Dr.D.R.Saini, Prof.Deka,Mr.Ranjit Thapa, Mr.Tarun Roy, Dr.P.N.Dogra and others with one of the winning teams at the 2nd Armaan Dogra Memorial at DPS R.K.Puram

Principal, Dr.D.R.Saini, Prof.Deka,Mr.Ranjit Thapa, Mr.Tarun Roy, Dr.P.N.Dogra and others at the 2nd Armaan Dogra Memorial at DPS R.K.Puram

The Armaan Dogra Memorial Football Tournament commenced on the 12th of November 2009 at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram. The Tournament is held to commemorate the death of Armaan Dodra, a student of the school, who was snatched by the cruel hands of fate. He was a passionate football player and a big Manchester United fan . A scholar badge holder, Armaan was an all-rounder. Not only did he excel in sports like table tennis, skating, badminton, football and swimming, he was also passionate about dance, in which he had trained under acclaimed choreographers like Shiamak Dawar and Ashley Lobo. His warmth and exuberance was felt by all those who came into contact with him. His wit and humour made him extremely popular among his friends.

The closing ceremony took place on 11th of December. The chief guest was Prof. Ramesh Chandra Deka, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Science. A renowned ENT specialist, he has been with AIIMS since 1981, holding various key positions as the Dean and the Head of the ENT Department.Prof. Deka has received many awards in the fields of medical sciences and research. He is one of pioneers of cochlear implant surgery in India. The guests of honour were two legends of football, Mr Ranjit Thapa, a former international footballer of repute who played for the Gorkha Brigade and Mafatlal Sports Club and is at present the coach of DDA Football Academy and the Hindustan Football Club and Mr.Tarun Roy , an experienced footballer who has represented India in various countries and coached many teams. He has received a diploma from the Brazil Football Academy in Rio de Janeiro. He is presently working as Deputy Manager in the State Bank of India. Another distinguished guest was Dr.N.K.Mohanty, Additional Director General, Health Services, Government of India. Armaan’s parents, Dr.P.N.Dogra and Mrs.Dogra were also present with their family members.

The ceremony began with a group song “Aashayein”.sung by the western music choir. The Principal ,Dr. DR Saini welcomed all the guests. The talented students of the school performed a dance entitled ”Sapno se bhare naina” inspiring everyone to dream. The zealous students of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged run on the premises of DPS R.K.Puram, enthralled the audience with a rhythmic drill. The guests were then introduced to the team members and watched a match being played between the finest football players from grade six to nine.

Dr.P.N.Dogra, Armaan’s father addressed the gathering and spoke about the irreparable loss of Armaan and said that his wishes were being fulfilled by the children who participated with brimming enthusiasm in the tournament, and thanked everyone present for making it such a success. Mr. Tarun Roy ,the guest of honour also praised the efforts and performance of all the teams. He emphasized the importance of extracurricular activities for a sound personality and appreciated the participation of girls in the game.
The much awaited moment finally came – the prize distribution. The results were as follows:

Final Results

Trophy Winner From Class VI J - Captain (Vineet Choudhari)

Trophy winner from Class VII B - Captain (Varun Mehra)

Trophy winner from Class VIII D - Captain (Shivam Jha)

Trophy winner from Class IX E - Captain (Abyaleek Chaudhuri)

Best Scorer from class VI - Neil Gulabrani (Scored 7 goals) from VI F

Best Scorer from class VII - Ujjwal Gosain (Scored 7 goals) from VII G

Best Scorer from class VIII - Shivam Jha (Scored 5 goals) from VIII D

Best Scorer from class IX - Uday Sabherwal (Scored 4 goals) from IX G

Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament - Abhishumat from class IX-C

Best Defender of the Tournament - Ishan Gulati from class VI E

Best Striker (Forward) of the Tournament - Pranjal Anand of IX E

Best Girls player of the Tournament - Anureet Malhotra of IX E

Best player of the Tournament - Abyalek Chaudhuri of IX E

The overall trophy was backed by class IX in the senior category and the Overall Runners Up Trophy went to the junior team with players from VI to VIII.

Armaan’s parents then presented mementos of appreciation to the guests.

The guest of honour, Mr.Ranjit Thapa declared the meet closed. The ceremony came to a close with the Vice Principal, Dr. R G Verma delivering the vote of thanks.

SCHOLAR BADGE AWARD CEREMONY AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, EAST OF KAILASH

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:50:00 +0000

A Scholar Badge Award Ceremony was held at D.P.S, East of Kailash on Wednesday, 9th Nov’09.

The function began with students chanting shlokas from the Gita. The Chief Guest was Mr. Dhanendra Kumar, Chairman of Competition Commission of India . The Chairman of DPS Society, Mr. Ashok Chandra presided over the ceremony. The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini and the Headmistress, Mrs. Dolly Chanana along with the guests, performed the lamp lighting ceremony.

Mrs. Dolly Chanana welcomed the parents, grandparents and the dignitaries who graced the occasion. After a short, welcome poem, the school orchestra played a fusion piece. A 35-member strong orchestra played to the thunderous applause by the audience.

The school report – entitled ‘DPS – On Wings of Growth’ – enumerated the achievements of the students in various inter-school activities over the last year. The students also elucidated the various in-house activities and competitions held in school.

The Hindi music choir and a troupe of dancers came together to perform a mesmerizing dance on the Saraswati Vandana. The melodious choir group enthralled the audience. The cultural programme came to an end with a unique rendition of H.W. Longfellow’s poem ‘The Builders’. This choral recitation was interspersed with music.

After the cultural show, the Principal, the Chairman and the Chief Guest addressed the audience. Each one of them appreciated the effort the students as well as the teachers had made. They also laid emphasis on the fact that a value-based education far surpasses mere rote learning.

Then came the much awaited moment - the award ceremony. The Scholar Badge Awardees of Classes V and IV of the year 2008-09 received their special prizes and scholar badges from the Chief Guest, Mr. Dhanendra Kumar. Individual students were given certificates for their achievements in different fields ranging from sports to art to theatre. Special awards instituted in the memory of Bhawna Bahl, Dr. (Mrs.) Pushpalata Duggal and Mrs. Kamlesh Sharma were also given away.

G.BHASKAR MEMORIAL AWARD

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:41:00 +0000


Students being felicitated at the G.Bhaskar Memorial Lecture at D.P.S R.K.Puram

The school hosted the 10th G. Bhaskar Memorial Lecture in the memory of G.Bhaskar, a beloved student of the school whom fate snatched away untimely. G. Bhaskar joined the school in class eight. An extremely talented and hardworking student, he soon found a place in the hearts of his classmates and teachers. He was an all-rounder. Not only did he excel in academics, he was also an exceptional badminton player and also had formal training in Classical Carnatic music. He could recite several chapters of the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita. From the year 1999, the school has instituted this award in his memory. It is a cash award of Rs. 5000 given by G.Bhaskar’s family to exceptional students who not only excel in academics and co-curricular activities but also show sensitivity towards others.

The Principal, Dr.D.R.Saini warmly greeted all the guests. The chief guest was Dr.Anita Thapan, Vice President of Chinmaya Mission, Delhi. She is one of the founders of Vidya Varidhi, a non profit organization that seeks to add value to formal education. She has also authored several books. G. Bhaskar’s family members were also present.

The ceremony began with the felicitation of the recipients of this award. The awardees this year were -Sarthak Gupta, Mansi Sood, Divyanshu Agarwal, Sambhav Gupta and Asawari Sondhi.

An enlightening talk on the theme of the Bhagwat Gita and its relevance in modern society was delivered by Dr Anita Thapan. She emphasized on the life-changing power that the Gita has on anyone who immerses himself in it. The Gita, depicts the journey of the individual to spirituality. She put forward the ideals of the Bhagwat Gita which are Karma Yoga, Gyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. According to Dr. Thapan, the Gita transcends time and will be relevant forever. Professor Ramnath, G.Bhaskar’s brother then approached the dais and spoke about the importance of choosing the right goals in life.

Mr.Mukesh Kumar, the Co-ordinator of the programme, addressed the gathering and shared his memories as G.Bhaskar’s teacher. He delivered the vote of thanks with a special thanks to the Chinmaya Mission. The ceremony concluded with the distribution of sweets to the students.

ANIMAL AWARENESS WEEK AT DPS R.K.PURAM

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:53:00 +0000

“Catch them young” is what they say. What better way to espouse a cause than to motivate and create awareness among youngsters? The Animal Awareness Week held at Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram from the 26 to 30 October 2009 aimed at exactly the same. It had become the talk of the school, with attractive posters at every bend and the extremely informative poster ‘Dare2Care?!’ The boards prepared with innovative posters by the students of class seven, aroused great interest amongst teachers and students alike. They were a part of the mission of this week to spread awareness about different species.

The Debates organised for Classes 8 and 9 highlighted the concern of our society towards wildlife and questioned the need for zoos. The participants defended their stands with profound perspicacity and eager inputs from the audience. The Just-a-minute for Class 11 met with similar success where the topics - challenging, yet extremely relevant, were dealt with amazing alacrity by the students. The youngsters of classes 6 and 7 showed great innovation and empathy for animals in their posters and essays that were on an eclectic range of topics from animal testing and slaughtering to oil spills and inhuman use of animals in circuses.

The interactive sessions at the end of every competition were very fruitful as students came up with superb arguments and sensible solutions. After all, there is nothing more infectious than involvement in a noble cause! This has been one of the most successful ventures of Voice Against Animal Mistreatment (VAAM) which has also organised several other competitions especially a leopard campaign in the past. It now has members from Classes 6-11 with more enthusiastic members pouring in after this successful and productive Week.

The mission of VAAM has always been to sensitize the students regarding the injustice that animals face and the cruelty that is meted out on them and to make the students realise that it is up to US to make a difference!

As Mahatma Gandhi once rightly said, “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS IX

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:57:00 +0000

The scholar badge ceremony for class nine was held on 8th December 2009 in D.P.S. R.K.Puram. The event started with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Mr. Vineet Joshi, the Chairman of CBSE. It was presided over by Prof. B.P.Khandelwal, Member, DPS Society and DPS R.K.Puram Managing Committee. Mr. V.K. Sharma and Mr. P.C. Bose, members of the DPS R.K.Puram Managing Committee also graced the occasion with their presence.

The Principal, Dr. D.R. Saini, welcomed the guests. The ceremony commenced with the choir singing a melodious song. A scintillating Bharat Natyam dance was performed. Students shared their views about how one can make one’s dreams come true with dedication and will power. They cited the examples of Martin Luther King, Dr. Abdul Kalam and other notary figures, including the chief guest, Mr. Vineet Joshi.

Kartik Sawhney recited a beautiful shlok invoking the blessings of God. The talented children of Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged run on the premises of DPS R.K.Puram, performed a Classical Rajasthani folk dance, “Dola Ayo Re”.

Professor Khandelwal addressed the gathering and talked about the scholar badge which honours the hard work that students put in each year. He was hopeful about India’s future, when the challenges that it faces at the moment, will be overcome. According to him, this would be due to the efforts of these students. Mr. Vineet Joshi talked to the students about the positive changes in CBSE such as the cancellation of the class tenth boards. He congratulated all the recipients of the scholar badge.

The various awards for academic excellence for those scoring above 80% - the green and blue badges and the blue coat were then distributed. Students were also felicitated with a red badge, a certificate of appreciation and a red blazer for excellence in sports, music, dance, etc.
Ms. Vanita Sehgal, the Headmistress, then delivered the vote of thanks and the ceremony ended with the National Anthem.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS X

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:50:00 +0000

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony for students of Class X on 7th December 2009. The Scholar Badge Ceremony is an important event in the school calendar with the prime objective of acknowledging talent and promoting excellence in academics and 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 delivered the welcome address. The Chief Guest was Mr. Amitabh Bhattacharya, a retired IAS officer and Senior Consultant with the Planning Commission of the Government of India. The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Gen. J.S. Bawa, Member of the DPS Society and DPS R.K.Puram Managing Committee.

The ceremony began with a song titled “Will you be there?” by Michael Jackson sung by the school choir. A scintillating classical dance was performed by the dance troupe of our school after which, students shared their perspective on being a scholar and how hard work always pays off. The dancers of DPS Anubhav Shiksha Kendra performed an enthusiastic number before the gathering. Lt. Gen.J.S.Bawa congratuled the scholars. Mr. Amitabh Bhattacharya, the Chief Guest also shared his own experiences as a parent with the audience.

The most eagerly awaited part– the prize distribution followed. The various awards–the blue and green badges, the blue blazers and the newly introduced red blazers given to those who demonstrate prowess in areas other than academics,namely sports, music, art or dance were given to all the scholars. The ceremony concluded with Ms Vanita Sehgal, the Headmistress, delivering the vote of thanks.

DR. PREM KIRPAL MEMORIAL INTERSCHOOL ART AND POETRY COMPETITION

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:21:00 +0000

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.

THE INTERACT CLUB INVESTITURE CEREMONY

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:12:00 +0000

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.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS XII

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:46:00 +0000

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.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS XI

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony on 1st December 2009 for the students of science stream of Class XI. The Scholar Badge Ceremony is an important event in the school calendar with the prime objective of acknowledging talent and promoting excellence in academics and extra curricular activities. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp, which was followed by the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra.

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.

BUSINESS MELANGE

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:42:00 +0000

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.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY - CLASS XII

noreply@blogger.com (C.A. Thomas) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:37:00 +0000

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.