An enlightening session on e-waste was conducted in the AVH for students of classes VII, VIII and IX in the 7th, 8th and 9th periods respectively on On August 12, 2024, by Ms. Pooja and Ms. Smriti from the NGO Chintan. The session aimed to raise awareness about e-waste and its environmental impact. The discussion covered a broad range of topics, including what e-waste is, the consequences of improper disposal of electronic items, and the implications of rising consumerism on electronic waste.
Key Topics Covered were
Understanding E-Waste E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical and electronic devices. These items include old computers, mobile phones, televisions, and other gadgets that are no longer in use or have reached the end of their useful life.
Disposal and Its Consequences The facilitators addressed critical issues related to the disposal of electronic devices. They highlighted that when an electronic device stops working, it should not be hastily considered as waste. Instead, proper recycling or disposal methods should be followed to minimize environmental impact.
Old Cables and Components: A specific point of discussion was whether old cables should be discarded with regular waste like paper. It was emphasized that electronic components, including cables, contain toxic substances and should not be mixed with regular waste. Instead, they should be sorted and sent to specialized e-waste recycling facilities.
Toxic Substances in Electronics The insights into the hazardous substances present in everyday electronics. These include:
Precious Metals: Platinum, silver, copper, and gold, which, if not properly handled, can contribute to environmental pollution.
Heavy Metals: Lead, nickel, and bromine, which pose severe health risks and environmental hazards when disposed of improperly.
Obsolescence and Technological Progress The session also touched on the concept of technological obsolescence. With rapid advancements in technology, electronic devices can become obsolete quickly. It was discussed how rising consumerism contributes to a shorter lifespan of electronic items, leading to increased e-waste.
Consumerism and E-Waste The facilitators highlighted the connection between rising consumerism and the generation of e-waste. As technology advances, consumers often upgrade their devices more frequently, discarding still-functional electronics. This behavior accelerates the e-waste problem and emphasizes the need for responsible consumption and recycling practices.
Conclusion
The session concluded with a call to action, urging participants to be more mindful of their electronic waste and to follow proper disposal and recycling practices. Ms. Pooja and Ms. Smriti encouraged attendees to support and participate in e-waste recycling programs and to adopt sustainable practices to reduce the impact of e-waste on the environment.
Under the guidance of our Principal,Ms Padma Srinivasan,able initiative of Ms. Niva Chhonkar and the collaborative efforts of the Biology Department, the session was a valuable educational experience, promoting awareness and proactive measures regarding e-waste management.
In collaboration with the NGO CHINTAN, project ‘My City, My Green Action”, the Biology Department of DPS RK Puram organized a Textile workshop on 12th August 2024 for the students of Classes VI-VIII.
The workshop shed light on the amount of water that is utilized while manufacturing a single shirt. It provoked the students to rethink when they give in to the greed of purchase of new clothes.
To emphasize the value of repurpose and reuse, the NGO inspired the students to donate old clothes and shoes. Darning of their prized clothes was also taken up to reinforce the idea of avoiding purchase of new apparel.
Looking at the festival of Raksha Bandhan which is round the corner ,the students learnt to make ‘Rakhis of strips torn of old Tshirts, ribbons and the like.
Children made these rakhis very enthusiastically. Their creativity came to the fore as they decorated them with beads, sequins and other paraphernalia.
The workshop though lasting for a short duration, was engaging and helped foster a spirit of resourcefulness , teamwork and mutual respect.
The workshop developed a sense of community service amongst the students.
The workshop was an endeavour initiated by the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan and efficiently enacted by the HOD Biology Department Ms Niva Chhonkar and members of the department.
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” Driven by the words of Eleanor Roosevelt and upon pure reflective thoughts about the true essence of friendship, class XII-A and XII-B gathered to display the truest sense of friendship in an astonishing blend of elements sourced from the shared past and the current times, in an effort to highlight the positive roles a ‘good friend’ plays in one’s life through their class assembly “Birds of a Feather”.
An impactful morning prayer sung by Priyanshi, Aditya Sinha, Rihan, Gurmanya, Ishita, Dhritiman, Arham, Atulya, Ria, Ramneek, Medha, Samriddhi, Adya, Amey, Aditya Jha, Shubham, Jiah, Siddhi, Rakhee, Ria and Shivey commenced the assembly. The Vice Principal, Mr Naresh Miglani led the gathering through the morning prayer. Post a brief introduction to the topic by Kritika, the Vandana was performed by Kirtika, Shagun and Rakhee as a magnificent forerunner to the assembly. Thought of the day, delivered by Shaurya and Aleeza in Sanskrit and English followed, reiterating the immense role of a true friendship for the optimism of one’s life. To keep the audience aware of current happenings, news headlines were presented by Abhimukhi, Aryan, Aditya Mishra and Aleeza, spanning the sections of national, international, sports and weather.
Areeba, Kirtika, Shagun, Deepti, Zia and Shivey together presented a beautifully self composed poem in form of an enactment, delving into the traditional roots of the cultural past and presenting the perspectives hailed to this day as the ideals of a true friendship. The class choir, including Priyanshi, Areeba, Lucky, Vanshika, Gurmanya, Atulya, Gunika, Ramneek, Adya, Ria, Ishita, Arham, Rihan, Medha, Aditya Sinha, Dhritiman, Abhimukhi, Mihika, Mahi, Aditya Jha, Shubham, Aadya, Arshiya, Vaishnavi, Rakhee, Siddhi, and Priyansh presented a melodious and inspiring blend of symphonies, the instrumentals for which were provided by Samriddhi, Ayaan and Ria. To effectively highlight the encouraging and positive roles true friends unconditionally play in one’s life irrespective of set norms and societal expectations, Ashira, Ishita, Gurmanya, Arham, Rihan, Mihika and Anjoree presented a moving skit, efficiently conveying the message to the audience. The dance was performed by Dhriti, Aashna, Rihan, Medha, Ashira, Aarshia, Geet, Arshiya, Aadya, Anjoree, Mahi and Aditya Jha. The assembly was concluded with a beautiful rendition of harmonies by Priyanshi, Ria, Atulya and Mihika.
The skillful comperes for the assembly were Vanshika, Dhriti, Akshit, Kritika, Anvesha and Ria. The narrations were provided by Priyanshi and Medha. The eloquent script writers for the assembly were Arham, Ishita, Medha, Gurmanya, Priyanshi, Anjoree and Mihika. Soft Board, invitations and folders were skillfully crafted by Lucky, Vanshika, Medha, Gunika, Aashna, Aditya Sinha, Medha, Isabel, Siddhi, Mihika and Ria. E-invitations and digital presentations were creatively put together by Shaurya, Akshit, Basu, Zia and Anvesha.
8 AUGUST 2024, THURSDAY CLASSES XII A & XII B CLASS TEACHERS – MS SHALINI CHANANA & MR ANJU SACHDEVA VICE PRINCIPAL – MR NARESH MIGLANI CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS LALITHA SRINIVASAN ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford
On Tuesday, 6th August 2024, classes X-I and X-J came together to present an assembly on ‘Embracing Diversity’. The assembly revolved around how diversity is the very tenet of India with its myriad of cultures, languages and traditions and yet, we are united by our shared history and values, celebrating unity in diversity as the essence of our national identity.
The assembly began with a heartfelt morning prayer performed by GItanya, Yashika, Proneet, Mannat, Tejaswi, Shaurya V, Arav, Shaurya K, Mahi, Anika, Shashank, Ranvir, Saisha, Shrishtika, Navika, Disha, Shorya, Piyush, Gagan, Kairav, Shweta, Kathith, Divishish and Devanshi that set a serene and uplifting tone for the day. This was followed by a classical dance performance ‘The Guru Vandana’ performed by Kyna and Lassya. Kathith, Rishav, Divyansh, Lassya, Kiara, Ranbir, Manvik, Arivan and Ranbir impart wisdom through the thought for the day in several different languages which was then followed by Abeer, Gaurav, Kavya and Pia sharing the recent headlines.
The students then presented a skit that followed five tourists and their guides as they navigated the diverse mosaic of India’s culture. The skit was written by Kairav, Krishiv, Shritha, Samriddhi, Ananya, and Aditya D. The tourists were played by Shritha, Tisya, Kairav, Proneet, and Divyansh while the guides were played by Akaansh, Ranbir, and Ananya. The skit also consisted of self-composed poems written by Aairah, Shweta and Namya.
The skit was then followed by he Western choir that consisted of Mannat, Advika, Anika, Arav, Shaurya K, Shaurya V, Navika, Devashish, Rishav, Ranbir, Shivansh, Reyhaan, Shashank, Tejasvi, Kairav, Namya, Mahi, Baksh, Anushka, Rudrani delivering a melodious performance, enchanting the audience with their harmonious rendition of a song. The choir was then followed by a vibrant display of various dance forms. The Bhangra was performed by Aadarsh, Krishiv, Satvik, Vedant, Cheyanika, Abhishri, Akshainie while the Boro dance was showcased by Aadya, Shweta, Devanshi, and Divisha. The Garba was put up by Abhishri, Chayanika, and Akshainie and the Lezium dance was performed by Adarsh, Krishiv, Vedant, and Satvik.
The assembly ended with the students representing each state. It consisted of Kinjal, Aarush, Naiteek, GItanya, Aansh, Tanmay, Mahi, Arav and Shaurya V. The compère for the whole assembly were Sanjana, Shritha, Devashish, Shaurya V, Krishiv, Ananya, Samriddhi, Aditya D., Aditi, Rudrani, and Tisya.
The cards were crafted by Kinjal and Akshainiae and the board was put together by Anika, Navika, Mahi, Shrishtika, Kiara, and Kinjal. The digital presentation was meticulously made by Rishit, Ritwik, Krishiv, and Tanmay.
6 AUGUST 2024, TUESDAY CLASSES X I AND X J CLASS TEACHERS – MS ADITI UPPAL & MS SURBHI GUPTA HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS PRATIBHA SACHER ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
Cybersecurity Club of DPS R.K. Puram Conducts Online Workshop in Collaboration with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
The Cybersecurity Club of DPS R.K. Puram, in collaboration with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, recently conducted an enlightening online workshop on cybersecurity. This event was organised under the esteemed guidance of our Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, and the mentorship of the club in-charge, Ms. Sarika Kaushal. The workshop saw active participation from students of DPS R.K. Puram and DDU College.
The workshop commenced with a welcome speech by Prof. Hem Chand Jain, the officiating Principal of DDU, followed by an address from the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan emphasised on the importance of cyber ethics and cybersecurity, stating, “Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue but a social and personal responsibility.” She highlighted the increasing sophistication of cyber threats with the rise of technology and stressed the importance of being aware of the risks and consequences. She encouraged students to engage fully, ask questions, and take advantage of the wealth of knowledge available to them.
The workshop featured several esteemed resource persons, including:
Dr. Ankit Rajpal, Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi
Dr Rajpal with 12 years of machine learning, explainable AI, watermarking, and data mining skills experience explained how encryption and decryption algorithms scramble and unscramble data to prevent unauthorised access. He also discussed digital signatures, which verify data. This engaging beginning stimulated participants’ curiosity and set the tone for the subsequent days of in-depth exploration.
Mr. Anuj Gandhi, Sr. Vice President, IT & Digital, Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd.
Mr Anuj Gandhi, a 20-year IT veteran, covered cybersecurity basics, cyber dangers, and digital platform security best practices. Mr. Gandhi also offered practical cybersecurity tips for people and organisations.
Mr. Deepak Virmani, IAS, Director, Indian Cyber Crime Branch Coordination (14C), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Mr Virmani covered “Cyber Security Habits to Ensure Personal Security.” Students learned about frequent cyberattacks and their targeting of individuals. He emphasised on the importance of keeping strong passwords and explained account security measures. The other topics discussed by him were Protection of personal information, recognizing phishing efforts online and use of safe social media.
Ms. Sumedha Seniaray, Assistant Professor, DTU
Professor Seniaray specialises in Database Management Systems, Data Warehouse, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, and Discrete Mathematics. She gave participants a foundation in cyber security to help them make informed decisions and traverse the digital world safely.
Mr. Mukund Agarrwal, Forensic Expert
Mr. Mukul Aggarwal spoke on “Computer Hacking and Forensic Investigation”. As a CBI Visiting Faculty on Banking Frauds and ICAI and ICSI Forensic Auditor, Mr. Aggarwal has a unique set of skills. Mr Aggarwal’s session sought to illuminate hackers’ thinking and forensic investigative methods in this complicated and ever-changing subject.
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Assistant Professor at the University School of Management Studies (USMS) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Dr Praveen emphasised on the significance of strong passwords for digital security and the challenges of password management. He discussed the combination of AI with strong password policies for enhanced online security.
Each expert shared their insights and expertise, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of cybersecurity.
The vote of thanks was delivered by the club in-charge, Ms. Sarika Kaushal. She expressed her gratitude to the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan for creating an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge in Cyber Security and the patrons, Prof. Naveen Kumar and Prof. Hem Chand Jain, for their relentless support and guidance.
A special mention was given to Prof. Monika Bansal of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College for her invaluable contributions, cooperation, and assistance.
The club incharge also appreciated the hard work and dedication of the core team members: Atharva Singh, Gyanshu Raj, Tanush Jayara, Atharvajeet Singh, and Vidhan. Their tireless efforts, enthusiasm, and commitment were instrumental in the success of this workshop.
The online workshop was a significant step towards fostering a deeper understanding of cybersecurity among students and underscored the importance of cyber ethics in today’s digital age.
‘Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasise about a world we aspire to be part of.’ – Willem Dafoe
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram’s Expressions Theatre Club hosted the annual Theatron on August 3, 2024. Theatron 2024 stood as a beacon of expression, showcasing boundless dramaturgical talent. This grand festival attracted students from nearly 50 schools across Delhi NCR and other parts of the country.The fest consisted of 12 events which allowed students from classes IX-XII to showcase their exceptional creative and theatrical skills.The event was judged by 24 eminent jury members from prestigious institutions like National School of Drama, Sangeet Natak Akademi, IIM Calcutta, UNESCO,Delhi University,Jawaharlal Nehru University and University of Toronto.The event witnessed a footfall of around 1400 theatre enthusiasts.
The various competitions included in the event were:
NUKKAD KI GOONJ (Street Play)
Nukkad Natak or Street Play is one of the most powerful forms of performing arts. The participating teams were asked to prepare a 7 minute long play on the theme provided. The theme focused on relevant social issues, captivating the audience. Use of bilingual vocabulary, street play props such as lathi, gulaal and Indian instruments like dhol, harmonium were encouraged. The teams were judged on the basis of parameters that included content, creativity, acting, dialogue delivery, expression, etc by Mr.J.P Singh and Mr.Purushottam Bhatt.
STAGE-A-THON (Stage Play)
Stage plays capture the charm of street theatre while enhancing the experience with stage equipment such as lighting and soundtracks to create a compelling atmosphere. All participating teams, consisting of 4-5 performers, were to prepare an original bv 5-minute stage play on a topic chosen from various ambiguous themes provided. The use of bilingual vocabulary was encouraged. Teams were assessed based on their interpretation of the topic, overall execution, creativity, innovation, premise, plot, and fundamental theatrical parameters such as delivery, expression, and more. Stage play was judged by Mr.Ramesh Manchanda and Mr.Mohommad Ali Shah .
ADS ACT (Advertisement Enactment)
Advertisements become unforgettable due to their memorable storyline. The “Ads Act” event brought this unique art form to the stage, where participating teams were tasked with creating amusing advertisements for equally amusing topics or products provided to them. Ranging from a memory revival cap to a remote to the future, our young salesmen and saleswomen were ready to pitch it all! Mr.Joginder Singh Panwar and Mr Nakshatra Sachdeva judged the enactments on the basis of creativity, presentation, innovation, delivery, and other key aspects.
The eloquent and ingenious Shakespeare and his timeless works are revered to this day. Shakespeare’s oeuvre primarily consists of either heart-wrenching tragedies like Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet or irresistible comedies such as The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This event was designed to pay homage to Shakespeare. Participants were to prepare a 2-3 minute monologue or soliloquy from a list of Shakespeare’s works provided to them. They were asked to choose a character from their play of choice and honour the theatrical legend through their performance. Innovative and symbolic props such as daggers, maces, or Renaissance hats were encouraged, and participants were dressed in accordance with the act and era. They were judged on delivery, diction, costumes, props, execution, and overall presentation by our esteemed judges Ms.Harriet Raghunathan and Ms.Vaishali Chakravarty.
PLAY-O-POEM, was a theatrical enactment of an adapted or self-composed poem based on the theme ‘Seven Stages of Man’, which included birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, middle age, old age and end of life. The participants combined their love for poetry with theatre to produce an enchanting performance that depicted the transient nature of human life. They were judged on the basis of their expression, voice modulation, recitation and presentation. The judges included Mr. Manish Bharadwaj and Ms. Shefali Chopra.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! was an online movie-making event which included teams of 4-5 participants, and was submitted online by 31st of July 2024. It was an opportunity for the participants to dabble in actual cinematography, keeping the essence of their portrayal close to any of the 5 idioms which were given as the topics. The judgement criteria consisted of direction, on-screen acting, editing, sound design and characterization. The judges for the event were Mr. Sourabh Yadav and Mr. Vikram Singh.
मूकाभिनय/ MIME ACT
A silent, yet powerful portrayal, the performance of the Mime Act was truly a treat for the eyes. Employing the usage of inviting expressions and gestures, white, black and red-painted faces, black costumes and subtle sound effects, the participants conveyed the genres of tragedy, horror, action thriller, comedy and mystery. The event was judged by Ms. Namrata Sharma Jape and Ms. Aakriti Sethi.
STAND-UP COMEDY
‘Laughter is the language of the soul’.
An event full of hilarity and witty commentaries, Stand-up Comedy was a humorous portrayal of topics that entailed significant meaning. Participants put up a jocular bilingual performance that was judged on the basis of sense of humour and use of wit, fluency and expression, and content and creativity. The judges for this event were Mr.Sahil Sharma and Ms. Swati Sodi.
DANCE DRAMA
-TELL-A-TALE THROUGH AESTHETIC MOVEMENTS
An expressive art form where the flair of the words met aesthetic movements to create a dramatic and creative amalgamation, this event required the participants to use their creativity to depict the dramatic intensity of the moment through their graceful movements on the theme ‘Epic Echoes’ in a time span of 3 minutes .
The act was a beautiful blend of dance and drama. Dancers performed either an Indian or a Western dance form by enacting any of the epics and delivered a praiseworthy synopsis of the act . The jury included Mr. Bali and Ms. Ankita.
RES IPSA LOQUITUR – (CourtRoom Drama)
The courtroom drama was a 6-7 minute act portrayed in English/Hindi or in a bilingual language . The play involved usage of props , costumes and a basic courtroom setting including the witness box, lawyer and judge’s table and chairs. The participants were given a choice range of topics from Negligence , Family Disputes , Defamation and many more . The courtroom drama comprised a team of 5-6 participants . The drama was judged by Mr.Sumit Rawat and Mr.Raj Sharma.
BOLT FROM THE BLUE
The bolt from the blue came out as a surprise element based on the spontaneity of the actors to add excitement among the participants . The act was delivered in the time span of 2 mins . It was portrayed in Hindi/English or bilingual languages . The use of technology in any form was permitted during the event. The jury included Mr. Himanshu and Mr. Siddharth Shaw.
MIMICRY
Mimicry was a one act play spanning 2-3 minutes . The participants were required to choose any famous personality or public figure. The act did not contain any content which could potentially hurt the sentiments of any individual, group,religious and/or political community . The act was portrayed in English/Hindi or bilingual languages. The judges for this event were Mr. Prabhat Sengar and Mr. Ajay.
The Valedictory ceremony commenced with an inspirational speech given by the Vice Principal , Mr. Mukesh Kumar who emphasised on the importance of participation over victory. This was followed by a visual presentation titled ‘Theatron over the years’ which struck a chord with the audience . The presentation celebrated how the grand fest has stood the test of time and stands as the one of the greatest theatrical events. The students of the Expressions Theatre Club showcased an intriguing play portraying the twelve essential attributes that theatre brings in the lives of the artists.They were appreciated as the hall reverberated with a thunderous applause. One of the jury members, Mr. Mohammad Ali Shah then addressed the crowd by quoting lines from the much famed poem by Sohan Lal Dwivedi, “ Koshish Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti.” He congratulated the Principal for providing a vast canvas to the children to explore their creative surge and Thirst for Theatre.
The Principal, Ms.Padma Srinivasan, in her address, commended the efforts of the Expressions Theatre Club in putting up a successful event of this magnitude.She appreciated the tireless efforts put in by the teacher incharge ,alumni,hostellers and the outgoing batch of class XII . She recounted her memorable experience with the Theatre Club’s Alumni.The Principal in her congratulatory address applauded the participating school’s performances. Adding to Mr. Shah’s address she quoted an anecdote from her personal experience on learning sudoku and reiterated how one must always keep giving in their best and become aware of one’s potential.
The prizes were given by the Principal, Ms.Padma Srinivasan along with the other members of the Jury. The Teacher-in-charge, Ms. Sanya Taneja proposed the vote of thanks. She profusely thanked the Principal for giving her and the theatre club the forum to put up such a successful event. Furthermore, she thanked the jury members, teachers, and all the volunteers and the participants. She also thanked the participating schools for engaging wholeheartedly and helping in making the event a success. The ceremony concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem.
The results of the various events are as follows:
OVERALL WINNER
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramDelhi Public School, Noida
NUKKAD KI GOONJ (Street Play)
First Position
Delhi Public School, Patna
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Noida
Third Position
DAV Public School Sector-14, Gurugram
STAGE-A-THON (Stage Play)
First Position
The Heritage School
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Patna
Third Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramVenkateshwar International School
In continuation to the notification of even number dated 18.07.2024 for Youth Ideathon 2024, and followed by the formal launch of the event on 24th July, 2024, Department of Skill Education has further arranged Faculty Development Workshops at different locations as per the given schedule:
With reference to CBSE Circulars/ Notifications issued earlier, and the ongoing Shiksha Saptah, the formal launch (in virtual mode) of the following events shall be conducted as per the following schedule:
The attendees of the above workshop shall receive the certificates. Principals of CBSE affiliated schools are requested to urge their faculty to attend the above workshops.
It is hereby informed that the Monday Test of Classes VI-XII scheduled 05.08.2024 has been rescheduled and now it will be held on Wednesday 07.08.2024.
Wednesday timetable will be followed on Monday and Monday timetable will be followed on Wednesday.
All the Students & Teachers DPS R.K. Puram, East of Kailash and Vasant Vihar.
It is hereby informed that due to heavy rainfall and water logging in Delhi, the school will remain closed on Thursday, 1st August, 2024, as declared by the Government of N C.T. of Delhi.
All the students and the Teachers are requested to make a note of the same accordingly.
Principal Delhi Public School R.K.Puram, New Delhi 110022
