IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL INFORMATION (POCSO) BY- Ms. Charu Makkar, Advocate

The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A workshop on ‘Importance of Legal Information on Child Rights’ took place on 22nd February, 2023 in the Audio Visual Hall. The speaker Ms. Charu Makkar highlighted the importance of understanding Child Rights for teachers and how this awareness can help teachers operate better in the classrooms. 

The speaker made the teachers aware about child rights such as right to free and compulsory education, right to be protected from any hazardous employment till 14 years of age, right to be protected from being trafficked and forced into bonded labour etc. She shared her experiences of dealing with aforementioned cases and what action needs to be taken. It was a very informative workshop.

CAREERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY BY- Pratham Institute (Mr. Binit Binod & Mr. Praveen Khanna)

20.02.2023

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker, Management Guru.Our lives have evolved to great lengths in the past decade. The advent of technology has brought about many changes in our daily lifestyle and our mindset.The workshop on Careers of the 21st century was conducted by Mr Binit Binod and Mr Praveen Khanna from Pratham Institute on the 20th February 2023.The session started with Mr. Binit Binod highlighting that unconventional ideas or new age careers can also build one a happy and satisfying life. He gave examples of new age career options in website content writing, graphic designing, E-sports, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media etc.

Mr. Praveen Khanna, then, stated the relevance and need for CUET (Common University Entrance Test). He highlighted the changes that have been introduced for the academic session 2022-23 like candidates will have more subjects to choose from (10 instead of 9) etc. He also cleared a lot of doubts that the teachers had regarding CUET since it was introduced last year itself.

WORK ETHICS, VALUES & LEADERSHIP

“Even though your time on the job is temporary, if you do a good enough job, your work there will last forever.” ― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability

A workshop on Work ethics,Values and Leadership was conducted on 20 February by Ms Divya Kashyap Jain.The session aimed at ensuring that all the staff members understood the relevance of work ethics, team building and leadership in the workplace. The speaker started the session by interacting with the teachers on issues related to work ethics like setting unrealistic goals, conflict of interest etc. She highlighted the importance of work ethics that help in building future leaders and also shared some competencies of effective leaders. This was done with the help of fun and interactive activities like role play, analysis of a case study and a leadership game.It was a fruitful session- interactive and highly engaging.

WORKSHOP FOR TEACHING STAFF

Teachers’ Training Workshop is a continuous process that helps the teachers in learning teaching skills, master new knowledge, develop new proficiency, which in turn, helps improve students’ learning. Delhi Public School, R.K Puram organized various workshops for the teaching staff members in the months of February and March. These workshops were conducted by various field experts to educate and inform the staff members about various domains related to education. These workshops were educational, informative and enriching. 

AEROBICS
BY- Ms. Ankita Aggarwal (In House)

17.02.2023

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn

Exercise doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It can be fun for both kids and adults. A highly energetic Aerobics Session was conducted by Ms. Ankita Aggarwal, Ms. Dhanushree Chahal and Ms. Twinkle in the Open Air Theatre(OAT) for teachers on 17 February  from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. After warming up, the trainers instructed the teachers to do some easy-to-follow dance moves set to upbeat music. The trainers made sure that teachers of every age group participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. The session was for beginners and involved basic steps that included jumping, on the spot running, squats etc. The session ended with cool down and stretch exercises.

‘SKILLS N THRILLS’ SHOWCASE(VI-VIII)-DEC/JAN 2022-23

The event was an amalgamation of a plethora of performances by students, unfolding their ideas and displaying their acquisition of skills in the Art Education and Work Experience classes. Here’s a glimpse of some enthralling presentations-The English Theatre students presented the genre of mystery and suspense through their self written story, street play and skits pertaining to social issues of Child Abuse and Nature Conservation  as well as on diverse themes such as King Lear by Shakespeare, Mother’s Day by J.B. Priestley, The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, ‘Christmas Chronicle’ and acts from the Mahabharata. The Hindi Theatre enthusiasts showcased an enactment on the topic, ‘’स्वर्ग में हड़ताल’ नाटक’ and ‘Andher Nagari Chopat Raja’.

A symphonic performance by the students of Indian Vocal Music, a mellifluous rendition by the orchestra followed by a soulful portrayal of popular English songs by the students of Western Vocal Music set the tone for the event. An ardent and enthusiastic fusion dance performance was put up by the students of Classical and Western Dance.

Powerpoint presentations and projects made by the students of Think lab educating the audience regarding future thinking on critical sustainability issues and ‘Water Conservation’ were demonstrated. Articles created out of household waste products were displayed by the students of ‘Create Out of Waste’.

Health and I showcased skits on vector borne diseases like malaria and its prevention, food adulteration and importance of a balanced diet.The Social Service group also presented a skit  on the topic, ‘What happens in dark, always comes to light’.The Robotics team displayed its ability in building and coding robots to have special talents. Grade 6 students exhibited their robotic cars during the showcase time.

Each participant who took part in the event was exceptionally gifted and the crowd was entranced by their ability.

The event ended with Ms. Vinita Gupta, Headmistress (VI-VIII), addressing the audience. She emphasised the importance of extra-curricular activities in a student’s life highlighting the relevance and significance of such activities in the holistic growth of the students.

RESULTS-SHOWCASE CLASS VI 2022-23

ART EDUCATION 6 A-F

1ST POSITION: WESTERN VOCAL

2ND POSITION: INDIAN INSTRUMENTAL

ART EDUCATION 6 G-K

1ST POSITION: HINDI THEATRE

2ND POSITION:INDIAN VOCAL

WORK EXPERIENCE 6 A-F

1ST POSITION: MATH LAB

2ND POSITION: ROBOTICS

WORK EXPERIENCE 6 G-K

1ST POSITION: MATH LAB

2ND POSITION: HEALTH & I

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RESULTS-SHOWCASE CLASS VII 2022-23

ART EDUCATION 7 A-F

1ST POSITION: WESTERN INSTRUMENTAL

2ND POSITION: WESTERN VOCAL

ART EDUCATION 7 G-K

1ST POSITION: WESTERN VOCAL

2ND POSITION:ENGLISH THEATRE (7G-7H Group)

WORK EXPERIENCE 7 A-F

1ST POSITION: MATH LAB

2ND POSITION:  HEALTH N I

WORK EXPERIENCE 7 G-K

1ST POSITION: ROBOTICS

2ND POSITION:  E AND I 

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 RESULTS-SHOWCASE CLASS VIII 2022-23

ART EDUCATION 8 A-F

1ST POSITION: HINDI THEATRE

2ND POSITION:WESTERN VOCAL

ART EDUCATION 8 G-K

1ST POSITION: INDIAN INSTRUMENTAL

2ND POSITION:WESTERN INSTRUMENTAL

WORK EXPERIENCE 8 A-F

1ST POSITION: DISASTER MANAGEMENT

2ND POSITION: MATH LAB

WORK EXPERIENCE 8 G-K

1ST POSITION: MATH LAB

2ND POSITION: SOCIAL SERVICE

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Assembly VI-E & VI-F (02-02-2023)

Topic : “LOHRI AND MAKAR SANKRANTI”

The students of class VI E and VI F came together to revive the festive spirit of Lohri and Makar Sankranti with their Class Assembly held on 02 Feb 2023 in the AVH.

The event commenced with a melodious morning prayer sung by Ayan Alam, Adya Khanna, Yuvraj, Iris Ahlawat, Karman Singh, Gurleen Kaur, Mitali Bakshi, Mohammad Adyaan, Ankit, Dhuruv, Mishka, Saanvi Sawhney, Trishala and Saara. The comperes Ishaan Shrivastav, Zoya Kaur, Arav Mukherjee and Navya Mehta welcomed the audience with the vivacious spirit of the festivals. Adya Khanna and Viraaj Gupta shared their thoughts for the day in French and Sanskrit respectively. Speeches on the relevance of the festivals were delivered by Aniket Aggarwal and Vaanya Sharma. Akshainie Bedi, Satvik Gupta, Advit Gupta and Ishaan Gaur presented the news. A zestful song based on the tradition of kite-flying during this auspicious time was sung by the choir. Adding charm to this festivity, Aviral Nayyar, Saanvika Shrinivas, Samia, Anya Johri, Saanvi Singh Pawar, Ananya Singh, Arin Jha, Saatvika Arya and Kiara performed a Punjabi dance while Grisha Kaushik, Sanyam Singh Manak, Vamsi Singh, Mitali Bakshi, Kaavyansh and Pusan celebrated the tradition of the state of Uttarakhand by performing a beautiful dance on the famous, ‘Bedupaku’. Incorporating all of these awe-inspiring performances, a play was enacted by actors including Aniket Aggarwal, Lavika Kaur, Ashray Kaushik, Shimja, Vivaan, Navya Nandini and Nishchay which enthralled the audience.

The credit for the technical assistance goes to the team of Tushar Khandelwal and Saanvi Verma. E-invite, folders and invitation cards were prepared by Lav Singh, Kush Singh, Katyayani Chugh, Shimja, Navya Nandini and Vanya Sharma.

2 FEBRUARY 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES VI-E AND VI-F
CLASS TEACHERS – MS. DIKSHA JAGGA  and MS. KANIKA CHAMOLI
HEADMISTRESS- MS. VINITA GUPTA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS. DIVYA KAPOOR
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR

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Assembly VIII-G & VIII-H (01-02-2023)

Topic : “NATIONAL YOUTH DAY- “VIKSIT YUVA,VIKSIT BHARAT”

The students of classes VIII G AND VIII H came together to commemorate and honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which is also celebrated as the “National Youth Day”. The class assembly was conducted with the primary aim of sensitising the students about the philosophies, principles, and ideas of Swami Vivekananda and promoting rational thinking among students.

The assembly commenced with the prayer ‘Subah Savere Leke Tera Naam Prabhu’ sung by Rudrankshi Patra, Garv Daga, Ashvik Gohri, Medha, Aarav Devrani, Aarav Gupta, Rayna Sharma, Ritwik Gupta and Saisha Bajaj. The comperes Shriya Sawhney and Aanya Sehgal introduced the topic and invited Ishani Aggarwal, Naitik Jha, Ridaan Sethi, Agastaya Chandok and Kartik Vats to read the news bulletin. ‘Benediction’ a poem by Swami Vivekananda was recited by Kimaya Gupta.

Tanya Garg, Jai Goel, Ranbir Singh Dhillon, Vidhaan Garg, Nishchay Rawat, Ose Gupta, Navika Singh, Khwahish Tokas, Pranam Chandok, Diksha Vats, Divit Gupta and Kabir Khan delivered speeches on the life of Swami Vivekananda and his contribution to yoga. Myra Singh, Aekagra Sondhi, Elina Aggarwal, Shreya Walia and Aryaman Gupta showcased their talent with a mesmerising instrumental performance. This was followed by a skit on the life of Swami Vivekananda and his teachings which was performed by Shaurya Trehan, Ridhiman Panwar, Rayna Sharma, Maira Anand, Madhav Goyal, Dhruv Bhardwaj, Riddhi Jain and Siddhi Jain. A beautiful fusion dance was presented by Yantika Upadhyay, Anushree Chakraborty, Aadya Singh, Yashvi Gairola and Aradhya Gupta. In the end, Elina Aggarwal, Aditya Sahrawat, Saisha Bajaj, Shreya Walia and Tavishi Singh enlightened us with the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

The aesthetic artwork, virtual designing, cards and folders were done by Arshiya Juneja, Akhil Ranjan, Kartik Rhode, Siddhi Jain, Riddhi Jain, Aadya and Yashvi. The digital presentation was made and presented by Ayon Choudhury.

1 FEBRUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES VIII-G AND VIII-H
CLASS TEACHERS – MS. KRITI MEHTA and MS. BHUMIKA SINGH
HEADMISTRESS- MS. VINITA GUPTA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS. EKTA ARORA
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. ABHA CHONA

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WINNERS – DRISHTIKON HOSTED BY THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, ROHINI

DEBSOC, the debating society of Delhi public School R.K Puram participated in  Drishtikon, the annual debate competition, hosted by The Heritage School, Rohini on 1st February, 2023. The school was represented by the following members, Aryan Kumar, Ananya Srivastava, Arth Agarwal, Sarah Kashyap, Stuti Kathuria  and Vigaas Singh for the offline events, and Riddhi Sharma and Falak Gupta for the online events. The event had 9 schools competing against each other in various formats ranging from Multi format debates to Asian Parliamentary Debates. Aryan Kumar XI J, Arth Agarwal XI I and Sarah Kashyap XI C secured the first position in the Asian Parliamentary format and Vigaas Singh XI S secured third position in the Multi Format. Sarah Kashyap XI C was also announced as the Best Speaker of Parliamentary debate.

AIR-2 IN THE PROJECT COMPETITION 

Geogenius International Organisation organized the National Geography Project Competition 2022 in June 2022 and 12th National Geography Olympiad 2022-23 in December 2022. 

Mahi Agrawal of class XII-S bagged AIR-2 in the project competition and overall rank 3 in the Olympiad. She has been awarded with a trophy and certificate for the project competition and a medal and certificate for the Olympiad. The theme for the project competition was “Glaciers: Are they melting too fast?”

Class XII Farewell 2022-2023

“Goodbyes make you think. They make you realise what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.” – Ritu Ghatourey

As the academic year comes to a close, it’s time to bid farewell to the outgoing batch of 2023. This year’s farewell was held on 3rd February 2023 and was an evening to remember. The decoration was breathtaking with an amazing display of colours and balloons that truly set the mood for the evening of celebration.

The dance performances were the highlight of the evening, with students showcasing their talents in a medley of 9 songs including Kala Chashma, Desi Girl, Sade Gully, Om Shanti Om, Ainvayi Ainvayi, Tumse Milke Dil Ka jo Haal, Sauda Khara Khara, Gadi Red Challenger and Dhakad. The energy and enthusiasm of the performers brought the audience to their feet and the room was filled with applause and cheers.

This batch has faced numerous challenges, with the COVID-19 pandemic being the most significant one. Despite the setbacks, the students have persevered and have come out stronger. This farewell was a testament to their resilience and a celebration of their journey.As we say goodbye to our 50th batch, we reflect on the memories we have shared and the bonds we have formed. This farewell marked the end of their high school journey and it was a befitting tribute to the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout their years here.

In conclusion, the farewell was an evening to remember, filled with laughter, tears, and memories that will last a lifetime. As the students move on to the next chapter of their lives, we wish them all the best and hope they will look back on their high school years with fondness.

Hostel Farewell

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu.

The Hostel Farewell of 2023 was a suitable beginning to the outgoing  hostel batch of 2023’s upcoming voyage. Both the boys’ and girls’ hostel students attended the event, which was held on February 4 in the Audio Visual Hall.

The hostel students gave spirited performances during the farewell, showcasing their skill in dance, singing, and other art forms. The audience was treated to a spellbinding exhibition of musical performances, vivacious dance routines, and hilarious sketches. The students gave their best during the performances, working hard to make the farewell a special occasion.

The combined afterparty and dinner demonstrated the students’ bond from both hostels. The students socialized, danced, and shared stories, resulting in memories that will last a life time. Seniors were presented with mementos in the form of trophies and sashes from the juniors, which they will treasure as a reminder of their time at the hostel. The event was a befitting send-off for the outgoing students, who shared their experiences and memories from their time spent at the hostel.

Overall, the 2023 Hostel Farewell was a memorable event that highlighted the hostel students’ talents and camaraderie.