POSHAN ABHIYAN
An awareness campaign on the importance of nutrition and health was conducted in the school as a part of ‘POSHAN Abhiyan’ celebrated during the month of September 2022. It included the following theme-based activities planned and executed by Health & I Club, Biology Department.
1. Poshan Pledge: The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan read out the Poshan pledge on September 27th and all the students pledged to spread the message of healthy eating amongst their family and friends and committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, thus reflecting the spirit of Bacha and Shiksha.
POSHAN PLEDGE
2. Poster making activity on topics like the Importance of a Balanced diet, the Harmful effects of junk food, and the role of nutrients in the prevention of deficiency diseases was conducted on 27th September to sensitize the children on various aspects of nutrition and to motivate them to eat right and thus make informed choices regarding their health and diet.
Poster on Awareness about Junk Food Facts
Poster on Nutrition & Balanced Diet
3. Slogan writing, Poster and pamphlet-making activity on water conservation and management were conducted on September 26th.These activities helped to create awareness amongst students about the importance of conserving water and saving precious resources.
SLOGAN WRITING
POSTER MAKING ACTIVITY ON WATER MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION
4. The teachers gave a handwashing demonstration in the classrooms on September 28th. A video on handwashing was shown to the students to reiterate the correct way of washing hands. A class discussion was also held emphasising the importance of maintaining hygiene in our day-to-day lives by adopting correct hygiene habits.
Assembly XII-O (01-09-2022)
TOPIC: When we focus on the good, the good get better
Life is full of both ups and downs, and it’s important to embrace both the good and the bad in all their glory. The class firmly believes that it is up to us to transform obstacles into opportunities and portrayed the same through their class assembly.Comperes Sanjam Singh and Manya Aggarwal opened the assembly and emphasised that when we choose to make a conscious decision to replace our negative thoughts with positive affirmations, it is this response that truly determines a better outcome.
The morning prayer was sung by Naisha, Yashaswini, Angel, Anika, Rigzin, Kashvi, Ananya, Hamsini and Manya Rajput followed by Saraswati Vandana performed by Rohita and Yashaswini. The news was read by Saksham, Vansh, Rohan and Kunwar. The thought for the day was delivered by Kanishk and Ranveer.Manya Aggarwal and Anurag Sarkar delivered powerful speeches on the theme of the assembly. Manya Mahajan recited a self-composed poem. Solo Western Dance was presented by Sana. Comperes Khushaali and Yashaswini introduced the various performances. A melodious solo song was sung by Naisha accompanied by the class western choir Yashaswini, Angel, Anika, Rigzin, Kashvi, Ananya, Hamsini and Manya Rajput.
National Nutrition Week is celebrated from 1st September to 7th September every year. The class enacted a Nukkad Natak to raise awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits by Kavish, Khushaali, Sanjam, Hamsini, Ananya, Jayati, Ekansh and Manya Rajput. Assembly Invitation Cards and Board work were done by Ananya, Manya Mahajan, Dhruv and Niyati. E Invite was prepared by Ananya, Dhruv and Arin. Bringing the focus on the brighter side of life and a positive mindset class XII-O presented a mesmerising assembly.
1 September 2022
Class XII O
Class Teacher: Ms Gurpal Kaur XII-O
VICE-PRINCIPAL- Mr Mukesh Kumar
Class Representative- Ms Richa Aggarwal
Activity Incharge- Ms Abha Chona
Assembly VII-A (31-08-2022)
“TOPIC : Ganesh Chaturthi
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the students of Class VII A paid reverence to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the God of new beginnings. The class presentation commenced with the morning prayer Tu Ram hai Tu Rahim hai sung by Vaishnavi Sudarshan, Angel, Valencia, Arnav, Ayavanth, Samarth, Pranay Hardik, Shivam, Priyanshu, Jatin and Prachi Singh. This was followed by the Ganesha Stuti, a classical dance performance by Vaishnavi Sudershan. Aryaveer Mishra, Shobhit Chauhan and Anabh Lakra shared the thought for the day followed by the News Headlines, presented by Shreyash Joshi, Naman, Pranay Bundela and Ronik.
The students of the class presented a musical skit “Ganesha, our friend – the remover of obstacles”, which brought out the true spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi when we invite Lord Ganesha into our lives and He Blesses us by taking away all our problems. The dance in the skit was performed by Pranay Bundela, Aarush Kohli, Samrat Kirar, Prachi Singh, Hardik, Sapna, Harshita, Deepanshi, Shivam, Sunil Kumar and Tejaswini Bairy. The skit was performed by Yash Kumar as Lord Ganesha, Devyani Mukherjee, Vritti Bhandari and Kanish Gupta.
A self Composed Poem on New Beginnings was presented by Zaara Zahid Khan. The Western Choir of the class, comprising Zaara, Vaishnavi, Arnav, Tejaswini, Valencia and Angel presented the song “You Raise me up”.The Assembly concluded with a vibrant and energetic dance performance Gajanana by the dance troupe of the class, comprising Aniruddha, Angel, Tejaswini, Poorva Sharma, Dev Sharma, Raj Varan, Nitin Kohli and Yash Kumar.
The comperes of the programme were Zaara Zahid Khan, Aniruddha Mathuria, Arnav Aggarwal, Vaishnavi Sudershan and Kanish Gupta
The PowerPoint presentation was made by Sarthak Sehrawat, Arnav, Shreyash, and Zaara.
The e-card, boards, folders and invitation cards were created by Vritti, Hardik,Tejaswini, Harshita,Zaara, Vaishnavi, Maithili, Arnav, Sarthak and Kanish
31 August 2022 -Wednesday
Class : VII A
Class Teacher: Ms Saveri Lal
SUPERVISOR -Ms.Vinita Gupta
Class Representative-Ms.Nalini Gautam
Activity Incharge-Ms. Kaveri Dhar
IT Symposium (c)ync V8.0
IT Symposium (c)ync V8.0 was organised by Delhi Public School, Bhopal on 4 October 2022. DPS RKP Team was declared Overall Winners. The individual results are as follows:
(C)rosshair – First
- Naunidh Singh Kohli – 12K
- Akhil Sachdeva – 11K
- Samedh Aggarwal – 11R
- Rishit Yadav – 11I
- Bhawaansh Anand – 11G
- Kunwar Singh Parmar – 12O
- Praveer Singh Bedi – 11K
(C)lick – Second
- Sana Chawla – 12O
- Shaurya Gupta (DIGEX) – 11G
(C)ode – First
- Yash Sehgal – 11J
- Kahini Kashyap – 9M
GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS 2022
‘Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth’ Albert Einstein
October 2, 2022, started with a cycle race as part of Rotary’s End Polio and Leprosy Rally. The lead clubs hosting the event were Rotary Club of Delhi South and Rotary Club Delhi Regency Next with sponsorship from Cycling to Serve, Delhi Fellowship Cycling to Serve and Imagine Rotary.
Before the cyclists embarked on the 14 km journey from DPS RK Puram to the Police National Memorial, they were engaged in an invigorating zumba session as a warm-up session with trainers. Shortly after, Rtn. Ashok Kantoor, District Governor, along with other dignitaries flagged the cyclists off from the school campus, with an accompaniment of motivating dhol beats.
The route was dotted with pit stops offering refreshments like water and lemonade to ensure the participants remained hydrated. There also was a camp working for leprosy on the 13 km course. And donors stood every 2-3 km, cheering the cyclists on. A sum of INR 25 lakh had been collected as part of Rotary’s rally, this would further be added to 25 lakhs from the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, mounting to a sum total of 50 lakh rupees towards the noble cause.
The day also witnessed a spectacular Gandhi Jayanti celebration in the Open Air Theatre of Delhi Public School R. K. Puram, commemorating 153 glorious years of the Mahatma and his teachings.
The special assembly was graced by the presence of Shri Himanshu Gupta (IAS AGMUT 2012), Director, Directorate of Education, as the chief guest.
The event commenced with the customary lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, the Principal, the Vice Principals Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar and the Headmistress Ms Rashmi Malhotra, to invoke the Almighty’s blessings. The serene mood was complemented by a chorus of ‘Hey Sharde Ma’.
This was followed by the Chief Guest, Shri Himanshu Gupta’s felicitation by the principal Ms Padma Srinivasan followed by the address by the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan. She spoke about how much we owe Mahatma Gandhi regarding our freedom struggle and the humanitarian values he propagated. Ms Srinivasan went on to talk about why the school partnered with Rotary International District 3011 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, to help prevent and mitigate the stigma around polio and leprosy – a cause that Gandhiji worked towards untiringly. She urged all students to remember the icon for his values and to keep him not only in their memory but in their way of life forever.
Hence, the brilliant budding actors, through a ‘nukkad natak’ (street play), portrayed the indispensable role Mahatma Gandhi and his principle of ahimsa played and still play in the creation of a peaceful society. By highlighting a few incidences from India’s independence struggle, they brought out the essence and relevance of Gandhian principles, even in this day and age.
After this phenomenal performance, the Chief Guest and Principal gave away certificates for a painting competition that had been held earlier that morning.
In the Junior category, Anusha Dhawan (VII J) secured the first position, followed by Aditya Kumar (VI J) and Mohd Sameer (VIII D). In the Senior category, the first prize was bagged by Riju Chanda (XII U), followed by Seerat Saini (XI S) and Ayushi Maskara (XI S).
The Chief Guest, Shri Himanshu Gupta, then addressed the gathering. Expressing his pleasure in being part of the august event, he quoted Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” and spoke about every individual’s responsibility and duty of giving back to the community. The Director elaborated on the idea of how true, long-lasting happiness lies in intangible acts of kindness towards others while speaking of the Government’s introduction of the happiness curriculum in schools. He said that serving others and changing one’s perception from individualistic to socialistic is an essential part of paying homage to the father of the nation.
Soon after, the Principal addressed all Cyclists and Rotarians in the assembly area. She expressed her pleasure at having the opportunity to host such a marvellous event and help promote a great noble cause. Furthermore, she commented on how the idea of bringing people who are alienated into the mainstream, through help, care and affection, is in tandem with the humane attitude and ideals that Mahatma Gandhi wanted everyone to imbibe. Subsequently, she was presented with a token of appreciation from the Rotary Club.
This was followed by the Chief Guest’s address wherein he appreciated the enthusiasm of each cyclist and spoke of the eradication of leprosy and polio from a statistical point of view. He was thereafter presented with a token of appreciation from the Rotary Club.
Henceforth, Dr Ritu Chaudhary, State Leprosy Officer, who had been instrumental in the fight against the disease explained what leprosy actually is and said that increased awareness and a humane attitude bring us one step closer to 100% eradication of it. After this, she, among other dignitaries, Rotarians and Dr Rashmi Shukla (WHO) was presented with a token of the Rotary International District 3011’s appreciation.
Subsequently, Rtn Ashok Kantoor, District Governor, spoke about the importance of spreading awareness about such diseases and the vast leaps India has taken in the arena of polio eradication while securing hope for the future. He thanked everyone for their zealous efforts and participation.The vote of thanks was delivered by the Headmistress, Ms Rashmi Malhotra. The programme concluded on a patriotic note with the national anthem.
Theatron 2022
I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Oscar Wild
Delhi Public School R.K Puram hosted one of the most prestigious inter-school, Theatre events, organized by the Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram, Theatron 2022-2023 on 1st October 2022. It comprised eleven categories out of which ten were on-site and one was off-site. There were a total of 36 schools, and 22 eminent jury members with a footfall of around 1000 individuals. The event was organised by the students and the teacher in charge of Expressions Theatre Club who put in tireless efforts to make it a huge success.
The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Vice Principal, Mr Naresh Miglani. The Theatron offered a plethora of theatrical events to students who had a thirst for theatre and acting. This theatre festival exhibited the exuberance of students that were curtailed during the covid time.
The 11 events and judges were as follows:
Stage Play offered the greatest union of the art of writing and theatre.Taking the art of storytelling to another dimension of dramatic excellence in three minutes; the act presented an array of emotions. The judges for this category were Mr Keval Arora a cult figure in Delhi’s theatre circuit and Ms Lakshmi Subramanyam a retired associate professor of English, at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University.
Street Play is an art form encompassing entertainment with community education with an aim to spread social messages and create awareness amongst the masses. Passion, energy, ingenuity and emotion on a platform to raise voice to define Nukkad. The judges for this category were Mr Vipul Kalra who is a theatre actor and social activist belonging to the Asmita Theatre Group. Mr Sahil Mukhi an actor who has done more than 3000 street Plays and approximately 200 stage Plays,
Ads Act– Reflected the ingenuity of the media that connect us with the products forming integral parts of our lives. The notion was to get the audience to engage vicariously with the narrative and enthrall attention to the product; something brilliantly displayed by the young students in three minutes. The judges of the category were Ms Disha who currently works as a freelance creative director and Mr Vasu who is an actor and director. He has been part of short films and commercial films (Guilty) and commercial advertisements (Zomato).
Play-O-Poem– This event combined ‘poetry’ and ‘theatre’ in full splendour to exhibit the skills of the accomplished participants. A string of tales opens up the trove of emotions for two to three minutes; the two worlds complementing each other in an enthralling symphony. The judges of this category were Mr Ravi Raj Sagar who is the artistic director of the 35-year-old drama group DramaTech, who has also directed several musicals and plays and Mr Rajneesh Gautam who has been associated with theatre for the last 14 years as a writer, director and an actor.
Courtroom Drama– this event was a portrayal of certain social issues depicted through courtroom settings, reaching a sustainable conclusion. The judges of this category were Mr Stephen Mazzareni a well-known theatre artist and music director with productions like Les Miserables, The Lion King, Cats and The Sound of Music under his belt. Ms Puneet Sikka is an Indian actress associated with the 2018 movie Nanak Shah Fakir, directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu.
Dance Drama– it was a recorded event where participants expressed famous tales through aesthetic and intricate dance movements in three minutes. Drama and dance have ritually been integral parts of dramatic history since time immemorial. The judges of this category were Ms Siddhi Goel who is a professional Kathak dancer-teacher and Ms. Vibhusha Gupta who is a dancer and yoga teacher from Delhi. She has been performing, choreographing and teaching dance professionally since 2014.
Stand-up Comedy– it was a three minute recorded event; a performance art that employs humor as means to express life and to provide a fresh, funny perspective to circumstances. It can provide the audience with a means to relate and bind; as well as seek solace from their tribulations.The judges of this category were Ms. Priya who is an educator, comedy producer and improv artist, she was the co-founder of Playground Comedy Studio and Mr. Baneet who is also the founder of Playground Comedy Studio. Along with comedy, Baneet is also a curator, trainer and host of the studio’s resident improv group Playground Improv.
Thespian Coliseum– this event hailed the legacy of the world’s greatest playwright. Shakespearean monologues , renowned for their emotive expansions and the discreet motives of relatable characters.The judges of this category were Mr. Jobin Thomas who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English. He has been a member of the Executive of the Shakespeare Society of India since 2015 and Mr. Saif Rashid who has always deeply connected with the performing arts and who is driven to conceptualize forms of storytelling and spaces to freely express the same and has relevant experience to orchestrate student creativity.
Mime– it was a recorded event where silent voices expressed raging emotions and made the invisible visible; all in three minutes. Testing the limits of imaginations; the art strips away the intricacies of speech and allows the raw, powerful nature of human emotion to overpower the heart. The judges of this category were Ms. Tsering Lhamo a theatre artist. She is currently pursuing her post graduate diploma in dramatic arts from National School of Drama.
Movie Making– it was an event consisting of film making based on different emotions. The various emotions exhibited were Shringar (love beauty), Hasya (laugher), Karuna (sorrow), Raudra (anger), Veer (heroism), Bhayanaka (terror/fear), Bibhatsa (disgust), Adbutha (surprise wonder) and Shantha (peace). The judges of this category were Mr. Vivek Sharma who is an Indian filmmaker and Mr. Rudrarksh who is a Delhi based filmmaker and improvisational theatre practitioner.
Surprise Event– It is an event which pushes students to show the intricate process of communication with abstract props; visual representations; sound and stimulations. The judges of this category were Ms. Vareni who a researcher, actor and writer and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Delhi and Preet Kaur , an Arts Coordinator at Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust, Delhi. She is an Arts-based therapy trainee, Bapu Trust, Pune.
The events took place at different venues of the school like the AVH, Seminar Room, D-block and OAT from 8:30-11:30 AM.
The valedictory ceremony took place in the AVH at 12 PM.The esteemed jury members were facilitated by our Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan.The valedictory commenced with the principal’s welcome speech. Ms Padma Srinivasan spoke about the dedication of Ms. Sanya Taneja towards ETC and how this competition was well managed by the students.A short film on the journey of theatre at D.P.S. R.K. Puram over the years was screened which was a compilation of theatron in the past and theatre helping education in various ways.
The winners of this event were announced by Ms. Sanya Taneja, the teacher in charge of ETC followed by thanking all the teachers and students and also expressing sincere gratitude to the alumni who had been a part of ETC in their years at school.Winners received trophies and certificates for their prominent hard work.
Springdales Public School, Dhaula Kuan won the overall prize. The trophies to all the winners were handed out by our Principal, Vice Principal and the judges of each event.
The vote of thanks was proposed by the principal Ms Padma Srinivasan. She thanked the actors from various schools for participating enthusiastically in the event. She also appreciated the effort put in by the Expressions Theatre Club incharge Ms Sanya Taneja for raising the bar each year.
The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note, with the singing of the National Anthem.
The winners announced were as follows:
BEST PAPER PRESENTATION AWARD AT 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
Divyansh Verma of Class XII H has won the Best Paper Presentation award at 7th International Conference on Engineering Research and Innovations.His research paper has been published in the International Journal of science ,Engineering and Technology.
1)Research Publication in International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
A research paper titled “An Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process to Financial Asset Selection” contains ethical and suitability criteria, which are used for the first time along with the financial criteria, to select the best asset among the 10 Nifty 50 companies under the National Stock Exchange, India. This paper has been published in the “International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology”, vol. 9, no. 10, pp. 33-42, Oct., 2022.
Link to view the article
2) Best Paper Presentation Award at 7th International Conference on Engineering Research and Innovations
Received the “Best Research Paper Presentation Award” for presenting the paper titled “An Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process – A Computational Approach to Financial Asset Selection” in the “7th International Conference on Engineering Research and Innovations” organised by Terna Engineering College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai in association with Institute for Engineering Research and Publication from September 22-23, 2022.