FROM FARM TO PLATE, AVOID FOOD WASTE

On 22 September 2021, Wednesday, a truly enlightening webinar on the topic of food waste was organized. This was in partnership with the Act4Food Act4Change campaign for Youth Advocates which observed the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit hosted during the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September 2021.
The event was graced by the presence of the guest speaker, Ms. Archana Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Nourishing Schools Foundation, who delivered a lovely presentation about her views on the subject and even opened herself to many of the students’ questions regarding the same. It was an absolute delight to have Ms. Priya Prakash, Founder and CEO of HealthSetGo, attend the webinar as well.
The students discussed the meaning, causes, effects and solutions of food waste in meticulous detail. They held various engaging activities for the participants such as a quiz on the Mentimeter portal and interactive questions through the Chat function of the Zoom platform. They even prepared their own Action Plan that included one-of-a-kind ideas to combat the issue at hand. Pre-recorded interviews were conducted by team members Akshita and Izeen and a conclusive documentary was presented by Tanvi. Finally, the participants were requested to take a pledge to minimize food wastage and ensure sustainability of food. The presentation concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Niva Chhonkar, Head of the Biology Department.
The webinar was conducted by the Health & I Club students of class X- Akshita Chatterjee, Amartya Pradhan Sachdeva, Anaiya Naroola, Izeen, Parmarth Gupta, Sarah Kashyap, Tanvi Kapoor- under the guidance of Biology mentors: Ms. Niva Chhonkar, Ms. Jyoti Sharma and Ms. Neelam Ajwani.

SESSION 2021-2022 SCHEDULE #14

With effect from 27th September 2021

Homeroom Timings for classes 9, 10, 11, 12

  • Monday: 07:50 am – 09:30 am
  • Tuesday to Friday: 07:40 am – 07:50 am

Homeroom Timings for Classes 6, 7, 8

  • Monday: 8:50 – 9:45 am
  • Tuesday to Friday: 8:30-8-45 am

Schedule for Classes 9, 10 , 11, 12
(Offline Classes as well as Online Classes for Classes 9 – 12 will have the same Schedule – Offline Classes 9 -12 Reporting Time is 07:45 am)

Schedule for Classes 10, 11, 12

Schedule for Classes 8, 9

Schedule for Classes 6, 7

OFFLINE PTM – CLASS X

Delhi Public School believes that Parents are a very important part of our team and hence it is imperative that we work together to ensure that optimal learning takes place. Keeping this in view, an In-School Open House for the parents of Class X was organized on 25th September, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The parents interacted with the subject teachers on a one to one basis and touched base regarding the performance in online classes. The PTM emphasized on having a meaningful interaction with the subject teachers. Parents were appreciative of the efforts made by school and all the teachers.They were given an opportunity to share suggestions and resolve their queries. It was a successful interaction.

“SHOWCASE”, A VIDEO ANALYSIS COMPETITION 2020-21

“Showcase”, a video analysis competition was organized by the Psychology Club for the students of Class XI on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. The event was held in the respective psychology classes and was conducted by  – Krish Kejriwal of XII-V, Ishaan Singh Sarna of XII-K, Raaina Suryawanshi of XII-U, and Meher Kapur of XII-U – under the guidance of the teacher in charge, Ms. Vithika Rahul. 

The participants were shown 5 videos after which they were asked to choose an alphabet between A and E. After that, they were shown the video assigned to the alphabet they chose and were given a few minutes to prepare a talk on the same. Each participant had to analyse their respective video through the application of psychological concepts and theories and by discussing what message it meant to convey. The main aim of the competition was to test the analytical skills of students as well as the extent of their knowledge of psychological concepts.

The results are as follows:

P2: 

1st position: Vipransh Sharma (XI-A)

2nd position: Abhinav Tiwari (XI-B)

3rd position: Vinayak Dhawan (XI-U)

P3:

1st position: Shreeya Nahata (XI-S)

2nd position: Muskaan Mathur (XI-S)

3rd position: Lavanya Bhargava (XI-S)

BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE SESSION

On 16 September 2021,  Mr Anamik Jhunjhunwala, alumni DPS R.K.Puram, batch 2012 was invited to interact with the Biotechnology students by Plasmid: the Biotechnology Club. Mr Anamik after graduating from University of California,San Diego with  Biomedical Engineering is  currently pursuing his PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. He shared  experiences from his journey starting DPS RK Puram to Georgia Tech. He discussed his field of research and other amazing aspects of Biotechnology like  Photoacoustic imaging,role of nanoparticles in the healthcare industry,Stem cells. Apart from that he also gave tips on how to apply to foreign universities for  biotechnology courses.He said that being a doctor you can treat thousands of patients but as a Biomedical Engineer you can help millions of patients.

At the end of this virtual session the students interacted and put up their queries.Ms Niva Chhonkar, the Biotechnology teacher applauded Mr Anamik’s achievements by telling the students how DPS RK Puram was proud of him

FELICITY – INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021

To provide a platform for children to explore their creative instincts during the lockdown, Delhi Public School R.K. Puram organised ‘Felicity – Independence Day 2021’ Intersection Multidisciplinary Online Competitions for the students of Classes IX and X on the 15th August 2021 under the aegis of Headmistress Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and organising team-, Ms. Payal Sachdeva, Mr. Sanchit Chauhan, Ms Shruti Gupta, Ms Priya Obhrai, Ms. Surbhi Gupta, Ms. Sanya Taneja, Ms Dimple Menon, Ms Shaloo Khanna and Ms. Priyamvada. The technical support was provided by Mr. Mukesh Kumar HOD Computer Science and Ms. Sarika Kaushal. Events were held for different subjects like English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences,Hindi, Sanskrit, Foreign Languages and  Extra-Curricular Activities (Music, Dance, Art and  Library). It was a great opportunity for children to hone their skills and discover their talents through experiential learning during the summer break. 

The following events took place:

Dance(Indian) (Class IX-X) The participants were supposed to give a solo dance performance based on any Indian fusion (Classical+Folk) on the theme Vande Mataram

Music(Western Instrumental) (Class IX-X) – The participants could perform on any western musical instrument on the theme Sound of Freedom

Music(Indian Vocal) (Class IX-X) – The participants sang a self composed patriotic song  or from a movie on the theme Vande Mataram

Art (They Dreamed of a Better India) (Class IX-X) The participants were supposed to make an on the spot painting on any one of the following topics:

  1. Rising India
  2. Heroes of our Independence
  3. Colours of India
  4. Mera Bharat Mahan
  5. Legacy of India
  6. Women of India-Hidden Heroes
  7. Together We Can!!! Together We Should!!!

Library Events

Class IX
Book Mark Design – The students were supposed to design a bookmark containing  a slogan/quotation on Independence.

Class X
Book Jacket Design – The students were supposed to design a book Jacket on any one of the following topics:

  1. “Do Or Die” – Mahatma Gandhi
  2. “Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan” – Lal Bahadur Shastri
  3. “Swaraj Is My Birthright and I Shall Have It” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. “Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Mein Tumhe Azaadi Doonga” – Subash Chandra Bose 
  5. “Aaram Haraam Hai” – Jawahar Lal Nehru

Hindiआज़ादी की कहानी, शहरों की ज़बानी (Class IX-X) -The students were supposed showcase the story of Independence related to the city allotted to their section.

Sanskrit:चरित्र-चित्रणम् (स्वतन्त्रता-सेनानी)(Class IX-X)- The participants dressed up as any freedom fighter of their choice spoke about their freedom struggle for one minute in Sanskrit Language.

French:Just a minute (Class IX-X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in french.

  1. Mon combattant de la liberté préféré de l’Inde. (My favourite freedom fighter of India.)
  2. Comment est-ce que je fête le jour de l’indépendance? (How do I celebrate Independence day?)
  3. Comment la journée de l’indépendance est importante pour nous? (How important is Independence Day for us?)
  4. L’Inde- Je suis fière/ fière de mon pays. (India- I am proud of my country)
  5. L’avenir de l’Inde (Future of India)

German

Character Portrayal(Class IX)The student portrayed a character of any Indian freedom fighter in German language

Just a minute (Class X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in German.
Spanish 
Just a minute (Class X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in Spanish. 
Each student selected one of the topics and presented JAM.
Hashmeet Kaur of Class X M bagged the first position in this event.
English 
Orator’s Rondure (Class IX) Each student selectected one of the following quotes/ or any other quote of their choice, by a renowned freedom fighter/statesman/politician and extended the quote into a speech of 1.5 – 2 minutes.

  1. APJ Abdul Kalam – “You have to dream before your dreams can come true”
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru- “Discontent is the spur of progress”
  3. Rani Lakshmibai – “I shall not surrender my Jhansi”
  4. MK. Gandhi- “An eye for an eye ends up making the whole world blind”
  5. Subhash Chandra Bose- “Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle – if there are no risks to be taken” 
  6. Poetic Silhouette (Class X) Participants recited a poem relevant to the Patriotism

Science 

Tinkle a Jingle (Class IX) Participants framed a jingle based on any topic & presented their compositions in front of the judges.

Spill the Ink (Class X) Participants recited a self composed poem on any one of the topics given below:

  • Importance of Science in Independent INDIA.
  • Science Knows no country, science belongs to humanity.
  • 74 Years of Emerging Science & Technology.
  • Think once, Think twice, Think Science.
  • Swasth Bharat /Healthy India.

Mathematics:Code Breaker (Class IX-X)-The students decoded the name of a Freedom Fighter and their associated city by solving questions based on various mathematical concepts.

Social Science:

(Class IX)Just a Minute competition-The participants express their views on the topic Mera Desh, Meri Shaan – Proud to be an Indian

(Class X) Expressions – Participants recite a self composed poem on the topic Pen is Mightier than the Sword or gave a speech on the topic India @ 75 – The way forward (ideas and resolve)

DEPARTMENTCLASS CATEGORY/NAME OF THE COMPETITIONFIRST POSITIONSECOND POSITIONTHIRD POSITION
MUSICIXINDIAN DANCEVENIKA AJITH  09N  NANA
XSHARANYA VASANDANI  10A
IXWESTERN INSTRUMENTALPRANSHU SABHARWAL (9-I)NANA
XSHAURYA SAXENA (10-N)
IX  INDIAN VOCALRAKHEE MAITI(9 E)NANA
XINDIAN VOCALGUNPREEN KAUR-10 JNANA
ARTIXPAINTINGVRINDA MATREJA  9 K NANA
XPAINTINGABHITHA GOEL10 DNANA
ENGLISHIX
XPOETIC SILHOUETTEARNAV GUPTA 10 NPARMARTH GUPTA 10 ONA
HINDIIXआज़ादी की कहानी,शहरों की ज़बानीप्रणव अग्रवाल 9FNANA
Xआज़ादी की कहानी,शहरों की ज़बानीGUNN GARG10 GJANAKK NANDWANI10 HSHIVANSH BANERJEE10 C
SANSKRITIX & Xचरित्र-चित्रणम् (स्वतन्त्रता-सेनानी)APRAMEYA GARG 10 JNANA
FRENCHIX & XJUST A MINUTEANAIYA NAROOLA 10 ONANA
GERMANIXCHARACTER PORTRAYALSHAURYA VEER SINGH 9 KNANA
XJUST A MINUTERANVEER SHUKLA 10 LANANYA DEEP SINGH 10 LNA
SPANISHXJUST A MINUTEHASHMEET KAUR 10 M NANA
MATHEMATICSIXCODE BREAKERNIPUN KUMAR9 DAVNI GUPTA 9 LAARUSH SEMWAL9 JNA
XCODE BREAKERPRISHA SINGHAL 10 KPARTH AGRAWAL 10 OAADYA KASHYAP 10 K
SCIENCEIXTinkle a JinglePrakhar Gupta Class IX BNANA
XSPILL THE INKSRIPRIYA SINGH 10 NNANA
Social ScienceIXJAM SessionVENYA GARG 9 HSHRESTH SINGH 9 NNA
XEXPRESSIONSANYA CHAUDHARY 10 FSAANVI PANDEY 10 GNA
LIBRARYIXBOOKMARK DESIGNSAMRA9 OVANSHIKA KHATRI9 NNA
XBOOK JACKET DESIGNPRISHA THARKOTI10 GNANA