The students of the Expressions theater club of Delhi Public School R.K Puram participated in “GALAXIA”- Nukkad Natak (Banjare) 2023 organized by Bal Bhavan Public School, Mayur Vihar on 31 October 2023. They were mentored by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The students presented a thought provoking play on the theme “ नशे के दुष्प्रभाव” putting their views across on the prominent ill effects of alcoholism and its disastrous after-effects on the youth. The team secured the consolation position. The participants were as follows:
Anika Goel(X-C) of the Expressions Theatre club of Delhi Public School R.K Puram participated in Galaxia 2023-Actalone: “The Mono Act” organized by Bal Bhawan Public School, Mayur Vihar on 31 October 2023. She was guided by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The student presented a thought provoking monologue on the theme “Equality and Inclusivity” by putting across her views on gender inequality and lack of inclusivity in a corporate setting, through the character of a journalist. The student successfully covered all aspects of the topic provided and secured the First position.
NEP 2020 prioritizes the integration of cyber safety education into educational programs, aiming to enhance awareness and provide students with the necessary digital literacy skills for secure internet navigation. In this age of unprecedented digital evolution, nurturing awareness regarding Social Media and Cybersecurity is imperative for our technology-driven society. Cybersecurity promotes a sustainable and harmonious coexistence between humanity and technology, ensuring a brighter and more balanced future.
For students, it instills responsible online behavior, ensuring they understand the risks and potential consequences of their actions on social media. It equips them with vital cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves from digital threats. For teachers, this training allows them to guide students in safe and ethical internet usage while also securing their own digital presence. In an age where online interactions are integral to education and life, this training is essential for fostering a secure, informed, and responsible digital community within schools.
As part of the online training series on ‘ Cyber Safety and Security’, for the month of November, CIET-NCERT in collaboration with National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is organising a five-hours online training on “Social Media and Cyber Security” from 30 October – 3 November, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm to enhance the understanding of teachers, students, teacher educators, and various stakeholders. The online training will be live on NCERT official YouTube Channel-
https://www.youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL and also be simulcast through PMeVidya DTH TV Channels numbered #6-12 and Jio TV mobile app.
Therefore, the States/UTs are requested to share this information of this programme organized by CIET-NCERT with all the faculties, teachers, teacher educators, students and other stakeholders. The banner and the information brochure of this online training programme is attached herewith and may also be disseminated through websites/ social media posts/ instant messenger groups etc. All the details regarding this training is available in the event page.
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All Information regarding this event is accessible at,
We look forward to your support and participation in this online training. For any query, you may contact Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Programme Coordinator, CIET-NCERT at [email protected].
The school organized an educational tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum for Class IX students from 25th October 2023 to 10th November 2023. With the permission and guidance of Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, it was facilitated by the Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra.
The excursion was quite enriching as the museum tells the story of the legacy of Indian Presidents and the history of freedom struggle. They got to see various enclaves which exhibit photographs, belongings, gifts and awards of the presidents received over the years. The museum offered students a complete package of art, culture, environment and heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Students showed keen interest as they listened to the museum guide and were fascinated by the artifacts on display and the unique glimpse offered by all the objects and paintings. The tour ended with a technology-supported visitor-interactive story-telling session on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, which touched the heart of the audience. The tour was a great learning experience for the students.
The Open House for Classes VIII organised on 28th October 2023 from 8am to 1pm aimed to facilitate substantive dialogue between parents and subject teachers. This event provided a platform for parents to engage in personalised discussions with subject teachers regarding their ward’s academic progress . Parents conveyed appreciation for the conscientious efforts and accomplishments of the educators and school authorities.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”-Helen Keller
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted the much awaited Class X Scholar Badge Ceremony 2022-23 on 26th of October 2023 at the Audio-Visual Hall (AVH) from 2 pm onwards to celebrate the academic and co-curricular achievements of the students.
The event commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by the chairman Shri VK Shunglu.He was felicitated by the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan by our token of affection and regard.The programme commenced by a song on Ram Katha presented by the Indian vocal music Society. The sparkling melody embodied the spirit of ‘the victory of good over evil’.
A short movie, highlighting the school’s achievements , events organized, and the accolades received by the students, was presented.The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan in her address welcomed, the chief guest Shri VK Shunglu and the proud parents of the students receiving the awards by thanking them for gracing the occasion with their presence. She commemorated the hard work put in by the students and emphasized the importance of balancing studies with relaxation as the key to ensure success in life.
A Musical Dance Drama was beautifully enacted by the X grade students exhibiting the events of Ramayana in a comprehensive manner. It narrated the story of Shri Rama’s birth, marriage and his victorious return to Ayodhya after triumphing over Ravana.The audience was mesmerised by the enthralling performance of the students in various roles and the riot of colours in their costumes.
The Chief Guest Shri V. K. Shunglu spoke on the necessity of removing the evil from within us. He commented on the plethora of choices available to grade X students in the years ahead and the need to think with clarity before choosing a path. He appreciated the exemplary performance of the talented vocalists and the students who had participated in the dance-drama, and concluded by saying that Ram exists only in the ones who defeat the Ravana within them.
The much awaited scholar badge ceremony began.Students were awarded Gold medals, Blue and Green badges, and certificates as a token of appreciation for their toil over the past year. In total, 201 Blue Badges, 72 Green Badges and 14 certificates for co-curricular achievements were awarded. Gold medals were awarded to all the students who had shown outstanding performance in academics.
Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, the Head Mistress,proposed the vote of thanks.She expressed her gratitude towards the Chief Guest Shri VK Shunglu for taking out time to grace the occassion, She also thanked the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan for providing a platform like this to showcase the talent of the students and for acknowledging their accomplishments at such a formal ceremony.She also expressed her gratitude towards the Vice Principals Mr Naresh Miglani,Mr Anil Kathuria ,Mr Mukesh Kumar along with the teachers and students who had played their part perfectly in successfully organizing the ceremony.
Inviting quotation for renewal of AMC contract of Fire Fighting & Fire Detection System installed at DPS R K Puram & its junior branches at East of Kailash and Vasant Vihar.
Roboknights bags the third place in the “Battlebots” event of “ATLENT2.0” hosted by D.A.V.Public School Vasant Kunj, Delhi
Members of the Roboknights” club,Vani Sen (class XII-K),Yuvraj Matta (class X-E) and Aayush Gaur (class X-M) of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram participated and won the third position in the “Battlebots” event of “ATLENT2.0” organized by D.A.V.Public School Vasant Kunj, Delhi on 25-Aug-2023
Roboknights bags the second position in the “Robowars” event of “Silicobattles V19.1” hosted by Ahlcon Public School Mayoor Vihar
Members of the Roboknights” club,Yuvraj Matta (class X-E) and Shaurya Markanda (class X-M) of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram participated and won the second position in the “Robowars” event of “Silicobattles V19.1” organized by D.A.V.Public School Vasant Kunj, Delhi on 7-Oct-2023.
“Passion first and everything will fall into place.” —Holly Holm
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram hosted The DPS Football Tournament for Boys (open) 2023, from October 19 to October 21, 2023. DPS RK Puram was the host school for the inter-DPS matches of Zone-2. The event consisted of 21 competing teams divided into 8 pools, enthused to play and bag the winning trophy.
The opening ceremony on 19th October 2023 was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Shri VK Shunglu, Chairman, Managing Committee DPS RK Puram. The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan felicitated the Chief Guest with a token of appreciation upon his arrival. This was followed by the inaugural lighting of the lamp, which was accompanied by a melodious shloka. The flag was hoisted and a rendition of a classic football song was presented by the Western Choir, enthralling the players and instilling in them a newfound motivation.
The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan addressed the gathering with a motivational speech, with emphasis on how every player is a winner. She encouraged the participants to give their best on the field, regardless of the outcome. An invigorating yoga performance ensued, displaying nuanced and synchronised movements. The esteemed chief guest shared thoughtful words of wisdom with the participants, touching upon the significance of establishing team-spirit and collectively working for the team’s success. He drew a parallel between the sport of football and the game of life, illustrating how the skills required in life are acquired through team sports like football.
The oath was administered by the Sports President to consolidate a sense of integrity and sportsmanship. The Chairman then declared the tournament open. A celebratory taekwondo demonstration followed, with coordinated formations and thrilling feats.The ceremony concluded with the commemorative photographs of the teams.
The tournament witnessed deftness and agility of the players, through 25 matches spanning 3 days. The quarter finals were conducted on the evening of 20th October, followed by the semi-finals on the morning of 21st October. The winners of the semi-finals, DPS Gurugram Sec. 45 and DPS Vasant Kunj competed in the final match, and the tournament was brought to an end with the much-awaited felicitation of the prolific players. The trophy was taken home by Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj. The Best Player Award was presented to Suvrat Shankar Mishra from DPS Vasant Kunj, for scoring the highest number of goals in the tournament.
The closing ceremony ensued with an address by the head of the physical education department Mr N Suresh , commending the players for their dedication and consistent hard work. This was followed by a classical symphony by the Indian Vocal Choir. The award ceremony was conducted by the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, and Mr. N. Suresh, lauding the winners for their tenacious performance. The Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, proposed the vote of thanks, expressing his gratitude to all the individuals and departments that made hosting the championship possible. The ceremony concluded with the national anthem.
The tournament schedule along with their respective results are as follows:
MATCH
MATCHES
FINAL SCORE
19/10/2023
Match 1
DPS RK Puram vs. DPS Maruti Kunj
RK Puram won 1-0
Match 2
DPS Panipat Refinery vs. DPS Bulandshahr
Bulandshahr won 5-0
Match 3
DPS Greater Noida vs. DPS Rewari
GR noida won 4-1
Match 4
DPS Rohini vs. DPS NTPC Vidyut Nagar
Match Tie 1-1
Match 5
DPS Raj Nagar Ghaziabad vs. DPS Faridabad
Faridabad won 1-0
Match 6
DPS RN Extension vs. DPS Sec. 45 Gurugram
Sec 45 gurugram won 7-1
Match 7
DPS Siddharth vihar vs. DPS Sec. 102 Gurugram
Gurugram won 3-1
Match 8
DPS Dwarka vs. DPS Rohini
Dwarka won 4-0
Match 9
DPS Sec. 98 G.Faridabad vs. DPS Rewari
Rewari won 4-0
Match 10
DPS Sushant Lok vs. DPS Maruti Kunj
Maruti kunj won 1-0
Match 11
DPS Faridabad vs. DPS Mathura Road
Match Tie 1-1
Match 12
DPS RN Extension vs. DPS Knowledge Park
RN ext. Won 3-1
20/10/2023
Match 13
DPS RK Puram vs. DPS Sushant Lok
Sushant lok won 3-1
Match 14
DPS Sec. 45 Gurugram vs. DPS Knowledge Park
Sec 45 gurugram won 3-0
Match 15
DPS Noida Sec. 30 vs. DPS Vasant Kunj
Vasant kunj 3-1
Match 16
DPS Mathura Road vs. DPS Raj nagar ghaziabad
Mathura road won 2-0
Match 17
DPS Greater Noida vs. DPS Sec. 98 G. Faridabad
Greater noida won 4-0
Match 18
DPS Dwarka vs. DPS NTPC Vidyut nagar
NTPC won 1-0
QUARTER FINALS – 20/10/2023
Match 19
DPS Greater Noida vs.DPS Mathura road
Mathura road won 1-0
Match 20
DPS Sec. 45 Gurugram vs.DPS Sushant lok
Sec.45 gurugram won 4-0
Match 21
DPS NTPC Vidyut nagar vs. DPS Bulandshahr
Bulandshahr won 1-0
Match 22
DPS Vasant Kunj vs.DPS Sec.102 Gurugram
Vasant kunj won 6-0
SEMI FINALS – 21/10/2023
Match 23
DPS Mathura Road vs. DPS Sec45 gurugram
Sec.45 Gurugram won
Match 24
DPS Bulandshahr vs.DPS Vasant kunj
Vasant kunj won 6-0
FINALS – 21/10/2023
Match 25
DPS Vasant Kunj vs. DPS Sec. 45 Gurugram
PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT Suvrat Shankar Mishra – DPS Vasant Kunj
“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” With this theme in mind the students of VII A and VII B presented an assembly presentation on the topic- “Friendship – A special bond”. The Assembly began with the morning prayer- ‘He Sharde Maa’ to invoke goddess Saraswati the goddess of Knowledge and performing Arts. The Morning prayer was presented by – Abhigyan, Yogesh, Diksha, Sumit, Rayal, Tanishka, Swastik, Niharika, Parth, Shaurya, Vibha, Viyan, Arjun, Kushagra, Yug, Sakshi and Mahi. Next was the devotional dance titled ‘Bhaj Govindam’ composed by Adi Shankaracharya a prominent figure in Indian devotion movement. The dance was performed by – Zoya, Pratyusha, Lakshita, Diksha, and Rayal. Next the theme of the assembly was formally introduced by Tanishka. To motivate the viewers into thinking, the Thought for the day was presented by Ansh, Kushagra, Raghav Baisoya, Tanishka and Arjun. The Students presented the important news headlines of the Day. The news was presented by Kripa, Swastik and Arjun. The talent of the students was showcased very well with the Self Composed poetry by Pihu. An assembly presentation is incomplete without a skit, dance and Orchestra presentation. Various art forms were showcased in the assembly. First was a theme related skit cum musical presentation titled – Krishna Bhakta Sudama. The skit highlighted the value of a true friend in everyone’s life. The events were narrated by Suryansh and enacted by M.Bhargav, Rajveer, Viyan, Vibha and Aniket. The last event of the presentation was a melodious, enchanting and mesmerising Musical orchestra performance by Yogesh, Abhigyan, Tanishka, Raghav Baisoya, Parth, Yug, Niharika, Vibha, Prisha and Viyan. The main comperes of the event were M.Bhargav, Kripa, Tanishka, Ansh, Suryansh, Pihu, Zoya, Sakshi and Ansh. Cards and Board were prepared by Zoya, Lakshita, Rajveer, Mahima and Pratyusha. The digital presentation was created by Kian, Archit, Swastik and Adyan. Cupcakes were baked by Rajveer for inviting the Principal, Headmistress and our class representative.
19 OCTOBER 2023, THURSDAY CLASSES VII A & VII B CLASS TEACHERS – MR ARVIND SINGH & MS YASHIKA ARORA HEADMISTRESS – MS ANUBHA GOPAL CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS ASTHA BABLANI ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (CULTURAL)
