Scholar Badge Ceremony 2020 Class VIII

“Failure defeats losers, but it inspires winners.” – Robert Kiyosaki

Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram hosted its eagerly awaited, prestigious Virtual Scholar Badge Ceremony for class VIII on December 12, 2020. The theme of the event was ‘A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.’

The online event commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony. The Western Music Society performed a harmonious and upbeat song, “Victorious”. The song showcased the relentless determination and tenacity of the students to strive for success and victory even during these strenuous times. 

The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Kiran Datar, Member of the DPS Society and Managing Committee of DPS R.K. Puram and Mr. Prabhjeet Singh, President of UBER India and South Asia as the Guest of Honour. A video presentation about school achievements illustrated the scaling heights conquered by students under the dynamic leadership of the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The exemplary performance of students in academic and non-academic fields highlighted their resilient spirit in the face of these unprecedented circumstances. 

The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan commenced her address by congratulating all the awardees and spoke of the ceremony being a celebration of the accomplishments and extraordinary achievements of all the students. She highlighted the diverse and holistic education provided at DPS R.K. Puram. She spoke of the various hardships faced by the teachers in managing the online classrooms and grasping the new technology and commended them for their efforts and coordination in order to interact with the students virtually. Addressing the students, she talked about great leaders proving themselves by never quitting and always following their hopes and ambitions. She narrated the story of a dreamer who never gave up, the Missile Man of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.. She encouraged the students to stay united, cooperate, collaborate and work as a team to achieve all goals. She concluded her speech by reassuring the students that these tough times will not last long, and hoped for a wonderful school year ahead. 

A graceful and ebullient Indian folk dance performance was put up by the performing arts society. The energetic dancers lit up the virtual dance floor with their moves. 

The chief guest, Ms. Kiran Datar commenced her speech by congratulating all the awardees and talked about how they could equip themselves to further excel in life. She delved into explaining how power and responsibility go hand in hand and how the combination of power and responsibility makes the students the future leaders of the world. She emphasised on the fact that along with intelligence, emotional stability too is required to lead a healthy and successful life. She analogised surfers facing the waves with a smile and riding its crest to students overcoming challenges in life. She then said that the most important attribute to help us face these challenging times is unity and collaboration. She spoke about our institution being a leader in its own field, how it has achieved so much and how it’s valued by everyone. She empathised with the teachers by commenting on how it has been challenging for the faculty to keep up with the changing times and how students should help them and support them through the process. She concluded her address by expressing her gratitude to everyone for having invited her at the wonderful Scholar Badge ceremony of class VIII. 

Mr. Prabhjeet Singh, the Guest of Honour, expressed his gratitude towards the Principal for giving him an opportunity to be a part of the Scholar Badge ceremony. He felt honoured to be back at the institution that has had a major influence in shaping his life and also for the opportunity to interact with the young future leaders. He congratulated all the students for their achievements. He talked of the impact of the pandemic on businesses and the economy. He further went on to share five major learnings from his own life, on how to face life and career choices ahead. He asserted that the students need not follow any benchmarks set by society, rather they need to aim high and set their own benchmarks. Next, he claimed that although it is important to plan ahead, one should always be open to serendipity. He also stated the necessity of giving back to society. He reassured the students, and said that sometimes, it is okay to fail, but it is never okay to quit. Lastly, he emphasized on the importance of being a good human being. He concluded his address by congratulating all the students, parents and teachers for their efforts in putting up the show.

The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of Blue Blazer awardees by Ms.Reema Khosla, followed by that of the Green Badge awardees by Ms.Pratibha Sacher. Ms. Sacher then proceeded to present the awards for co-curricular activities, the Red Blazer, Red Tie, Pin, and Certificate of Appreciation. The Gold Medal was awarded to students for 100% attendance.

The Headmistress, Ms. Niva Chhonkar then addressed the gathering and thanked the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour for gracing the occasion with their presence and for sharing their experiences with the students. She congratulated the students for their achievements and thanked the parents being encouraging, sharing timely feedback and  providing a conducive & comfortable learning atmosphere  at home.She expressed her gratitude to the staff for providing rich and engaging, well-rounded experiences and fostering curiosity amongst the students during such challenging times. She thanked everyone for putting effort into organising and presenting the ceremony successfully. 

The ceremony concluded with the national anthem.

Online Class Time Table Week 31

Date: 14th December 2020 Onwards

Homeroom (For IX and XI)
08:35 am – 09:25 am – MONDAY
08:40 am – 08:50 am – TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
08:35 am – 08:50 am – FRIDAY

Homeroom (For VI -VIII): 
10:00 am -10:50 am – MONDAY
10:10 am -10:25 am – TUESDAY TO FRIDAY

Classes XII, XI, X

Classes IX, VIII

Classes VII, VI

My Entrepreneurial Experience

The Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy Departments along with the Enship Club of Delhi Public School RK Puram organised a series of virtual webinars on the topic “My Entrepreneurial Experience” in the month of December.

The second webinar in the series was organised on December 12, 2020 for the students of Class IX and XI. The guest speaker was Mr. Kunal Bahl, the CEO and co-founder of Snapdeal.com – India’s largest, value-focused e-commerce marketplace, connecting small businesses to buyers across the country. He is an alum of DPS R K Puram, Batch of 2001.

Mr Bahl is an engineer from the University of Pennsylvania, with a business degree from The Wharton School. At the University of Pennsylvania, he was part of the prestigious Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Program. During his long and distinguished journey as an entrepreneur, Mr Bahl has won various awards and accolades including ‘The Economic Times Comeback Award 2019’, ‘Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership 2018’, ‘The Economic Times Entrepreneur of the Year 2015’ and ‘Nasscom NextGen Entrepreneur 2014’. He is an influential voice on issues pertaining to Indian start-ups and entrepreneurship. He is the Chair of the CII E-Commerce Committee and a member of the Executive Council at NASSCOM.

The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, Vice Principal, Dr Renu Nayar and Head Mistress Ms Rashmi Malhotra also graced the occasion.While addressing the audience, the principal spoke of the importance of the alumni community of the school leading the way to inspire the students of their alma mater to be successful entrepreneurs. The vice principal, while welcoming the guest speaker, threw light on the need for entrepreneurship to be encouraged for the economy to develop. 

The webinar was conducted in the format of a Fireside chat by Bhuvi Salulja (12Q) and Radhika Gupta (12Q). During the fireside chat, Mr Kunal Bahl patiently answered a wide range of questions providing a great deal of insight into his entrepreneurial experience punctuated with practical advice for students aspiring to be future entrepreneurs. This was followed by a Q&A session conducted by Anhad Sood (11S) where Mr Bahl answered questions asked by the participants of class IX and XI. 

The webinar concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Ms Anu Bhandari. 

The event was organised by Ms.Shelly Malhotra with technical support from Mr Mukesh Kumar and his team.

Class Presentation XI-T 10-12-2020

Topic- Together strong, United unbeatable

To deny people their human rights, is to challenge their very humanity. Humanity is a bond that binds us all, yet sometimes gets the better of us. 10th December is celebrated as Human Rights Day across the world. The aim of the class presentation was to remind everyone of the beauty of unity, compassion and love for all. We are different; we always have been and always will be. This difference shouldn’t divide us, rather it should become the tie that unites us all, while maintaining our individuality and promoting diversity.

The presentation started with a welcome note and introduction by comperes, Aarushi Aggarwal and Ishanvi Arora, followed by a divine prayer, sung beautifully by Yashoverdhan Gupta. Then, Mala Kumari gave the thought for the day on the importance of peace and unity. Subsequently, Sayam Jain recited a self-composed Shloka, enlightening the audience on the significance of the Human Rights Day, after which Naina Srivastava gave a speech, highlighting our role as dutiful citizens, to foster humanity. Later, Bhavya Lakhina recited a powerful poem, given by Saanvi Arora. The presentation ended with a melodious rendition of ‘Heal the World’ , sung by Saanvi Arora. The guitar was played by Anoushka Garg. The vote of thanks was given by Aarushi Aggarwal. The presentation was edited and compiled by Aarushi Aggarwal and Anoushka Garg. The beautiful e-invites and slides were prepared by Kashish Chaurasia and Diva Kapoor.

10 December 2020, Thursday 
Class Teacher – Ms Nidhi Katyal
Class – XI- T
Vice Principal- Dr Renu Nayar
Class Representative- Ms. S K Nagalakshmi 
Activity Incharge – Ms. Binu Channan

Best Performance in 13th Amity Sanskrit Olympiad

Amity International School,Saket organized the virtual Sanskrit Diwas programme on 7th of November,2020. 

Parth Kumar of X-K secured the 1st position and received a cash prize of Rs 1500 and a Certificate of appreciation. Ishaan Semwal of class X-K and Maanya Sareen of class XI-V secured the 2nd position and received a prize of Rs 1200 and a certificate of appreciation. 177 students across 15 schools of Delhi and NCR participated in the olympiad wherein Delhi Public School, R.K Puram bagged the Overall Rolling Trophy 2019-2020.

Class Presentation XI-U 09-12-2020

Topic- “My Passion pulls me”

Passion is what creates dreams into realities. It is what drives one to do something great. To highlight this very concept, XI-U put up a creative class presentation on the topic “My Passion Pulls Me”.

The presentation started with a short introduction by Prakriti Panwar, followed by a melodious prayer and hymn by Meher Kapur and Simran Kacker. An insightful thought for the day by Abhinav Neelakantan was followed by a meaningful speech by Alma Ali. Arshiya Sanger’s views on the topic, preceded by  Praniti Gulyani’s poetry, transitioned into the next part of the presentation. Raina Suryawanshi quoted the United Nations General Secretary’s words in order to celebrate the International Anti-corruption Day. A pledge by S.P. Thanusree, Aasmi, Suhani Bansal Simran Kacker, Gautam Phoggat, Killada Shreevani and Praniti Gulyani further highlighted the importance of establishing a corruption-free society. The presentation ended with a vote of thanks given by Shashank Sinha.

09 December 2020, Wednesday 
Class Teacher – Ms Swati Verma
Class – XI- U
Vice Principal- Dr Renu Nayar
Class Representative- Ms. Ritu Kumar
Activity Incharge – Ms. Binu Channan

Scholar Badge Ceremony 2020 Class X

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Will Durant

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted its much celebrated Virtual  Scholar Badge Ceremony  for class X on December 4, 2020 . The theme for the event was, ‘The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.’

The virtual ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp. The Western Music Society presented a melodious performance of  the song ‘I Will Not Fear,’ that showcased the unwavering conviction of the students to strive for victory even during these unforeseen times.

The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest , Ms. Vrinda Sarup, Member of the DPS Society and the Managing Committee of DPS R.K. Puram and Mr. Aakash Chaudhary, Managing Director and Co-Promoter of Aakash Educational Services Ltd., as the Guest of Honour.

A video presentation demonstrated the scaling heights achieved by the school under the able leadership of our Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan .The commendable performance of the students in both academic and extra-curricular fields illustrated their determined spirit in the face of adverse circumstances.

The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivisan, congratulated the awardees on their exemplary accomplishments in a range of school experiences which encompass both academic and co-curricular activities. She articulated the plethora of opportunities that DPS R.K. Puram offers, focussing on the cognitive growth as well as the emotional development of the students. She highlighted the tangible excellence of the students’ endeavours as ambassadors of the school on national and global platforms. She expressed her appreciation towards the teachers and the support staff for their strength of character and perseverance in acclimatising to the developments during these unprecedented times. She extended her gratitude to the parents for their relentless support. In her opinion, a self-disciplined student is a true learner, achiever and winner. She remarked that the view from the window that education equips us with defines the path ahead. She concluded her speech by encouraging the students to give flight to their imagination to achieve marvelous results in life.

A graceful Indian and Western fusion dance, accompanied by the inspirational poem, ‘Udaan’ was performed by the Performing Arts Society- inspiring us to stay strong and tenacious, and aim to fulfill our dreams.

Ms. Vrinda Sarup, the Chief Guest,  addressed the gathering  by congratulating the award winners. She expressed her appreciation for the tremendous hard work and effort put in by teachers and students . She conveyed that the award ceremony celebrates not only the students’ academic achievements, but also their individual personality and humane characteristics such as compassion, leadership and self confidence. She acknowledged the efforts by the teachers without whom it would not have been possible to achieve such great heights, inching closer to the pinnacle of success. She concluded her speech by wishing the students the best of luck for their future endeavours.

Mr. Aakash Chaudhary, the Guest of Honour, thanked the school for inviting him to be a part of the ceremony. An alumnus of DPS R.K. Puram, addressed the audience by recalling his first Scholar Badge Ceremony, remarking how emotional and significant the event is in a student’s life in school, and that the scholar badge is a symbol of what one can be, and what sets them apart from the crowd. He congratulated the students for not only earning the award, but also for being a student of this prestigious institution, which he felt is an honour in itself. He remarked on the commendable and often overlooked efforts made by the teachers, and applauded the parents for being a part and parcel of their child’s learning experience. He acknowledged the paradigm shift in learning caused by online learning and encouraged the students to persevere through these tough times. In the end, he commented that the motto of the school, “Service before Self”, emboldens him to value morals above all. He motivated the students to continue learning from their failures and wished them luck. 

The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of Blue Blazer and Blue Badge awardees by Ms. Sini Annie Abraham, followed by that of the Green Badge awardees by Ms. Surbhi Gupta. Ms. Gupta then proceeded to present the awards for co-curricular activities, the Red Blazer, Red Tie, Pin, and Certificate of Appreciation. The Gold Medal was awarded to students for 100% attendance.

The Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, then addressed the gathering and expressed her gratitude to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour for elevating the dignity of the ceremony with their reputable presence, and for sharing their wisdom. She further acknowledged and appreciated the efforts put in by the teachers, the support staff, and the parents and applauded their resolute strength and support. 

The ceremony concluded with the national anthem.

Class Presentation XI-S 08-12-2020

Topic: If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit

“I have not failed, I have just found ten thousand ways that would not work”. – Thomas Edison.

Success is the cradle of devastating failure, innumerable sacrifices and hard choices. Success is the test of perseverance, diligence and fervency. A person’s passion for achieving his goal decides the intensity of the drive within him to accomplish it. Amidst the competition and the zest, the passion and the hard work, we get frustrated, anxious and skeptical. The innumerable trials and tribulations that disrupt our path can never extinguish the flame of our passion if we learn to rest, pause to analyse the beauty of the moment and not quit. Live the moment by resting, look back at how far you have come and then take a deep breath to energize yourself for how far you have to go.

The class presentation commenced with a thoughtful shlok by Praanjal Arora followed by an energetic introduction by Shaina Khanna. Following this, a short prayer was sung by Sanskruti Gupta and Anushree Singh to seek the blessings of Almighty. A beautiful thought presented by Tulip Mittal was an optimistic start and the introduction to the self-composed poem by Diya Kandhari was given by Krish Anand. Ananya Kathuria introduced an energising and thought provoking speech by Anushka Gautam. The melodious English song was sung by Alyssa Nagrath and Rohan Sareen followed by a short speech by Anhad Sood emphasizing the Kisan Diwas celebrated on 23rd December every year. 

The light music for the prayer and the song was done by Priyansh Gupta. The invite was designed by Praanjal Arora and the presentation radiating positivity was made by Adiya Rohit Bansal. The compiling of the audio presentation was done by Priyansh Gupta. 

08 December 2020 Tuesday
Class Teacher –Mrs Priya Obhrai
Class – XI- S
Vice Principal- Dr Renu Nayar
Class Representative- Ms SK Nagalakshmi 
Activity Incharge – Ms Binu Channan

Interaction with Ms. Eryn Andrews Astronaut/Flight Control Engineer at Nasa,Houston

The event was organised by The Think Club on 1st December 2020. Students of Classes 9th and 10th participated in a live interactive session with Ms. Eryn Andrews.

Ms Eryn Andrews,an experienced engineer with several years supporting the International Space Station (ISS) in various roles, She is highly knowledgeable in ISS structure, facilities, and operations. She is dedicated to space exploration.

Ms. Andrews started with a short introduction about herself. She began by showing the students a presentation , highlighting her career as an astronaut trainer,with videos and pictures of astronaut training labs. She talked in depth about how to become an astronaut and specified over the fact that grades always need to be high.

After her presentation highly motivated students started asking questions about space exploration and space theories which Ms. Andrews answered enthusiastically. She also shared the experience of how difficult and rigorous the training actually is and enacted how to wear a space suit. She also mentioned that being in the space suit and the zero gravity experience was the highlight of her career. The event ended at 9:00 pm after which Ms. ANdrews talked to the Think Club  members and Think Club Incharge Ms. Archna Deepak informally.The students were left  awestruck .