SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY –  CLASS IX (2025-2026)

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes

The Annual Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class IX was hosted by Delhi Public School R.K. Puram on 27 August 2025 in the Audio-Visual Hall. It honoured the exceptional scholastic and co-curricular achievements of the students for the academic year 2024-25. 

The Chief Guest for the Scholar Badge Ceremony was Major General P.R. Murli (Managing Director, Army Welfare Education Society), and the Guest of Honour was Colonel Pradeep Kumar (Director-Coordination, Scholarship, Legal and Finance at the Headquarters of the Army Welfare Education Society). The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Major General P.R. Murli, the Guest of Honour, Colonel Pradeep Kumar, along with the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar; Vice Principals – Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar and the Headmistresses, Ms Rashmi Malhotra and Dr Anubha Gopal.

This was followed by a cultural programme which commenced with a melodious performance by the Western Choir with their rendition of ‘Sing to the World’. The song, marked by its vibrant harmony and uplifting message, created an atmosphere of inspiration and joy. Thereafter, a short film was showcased highlighting the achievements of the students during the academic year 2024-2025, along with the events organised during the year. It was followed by a mesmerising Spanish dance – ‘Paso Doble’ which paid tribute to the courage, strength and pride of the cultural history of Spain. 

In his address, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed dignitaries and expressed deep gratitude for their gracious presence. He thanked the audience for their presence and commended the students for their outstanding achievements. He highlighted the importance of hard work and diligence and reaffirmed the institution’s resolve to nurture the young minds in their quest for excellence in both academic and co-curricular areas.

It was followed by the much-awaited Award Distribution Ceremony, which was conducted by the Class Representatives of Class IX, Ms Payal Sachdeva and Mr Sanchit Chauhan. Students were honoured with awards, medals and certificates in recognition of their excellence in both scholastic and co-scholastic fields. A total of 176 Blue Badges, 19 Blue Blazers, 7 Second Green Badges, 81 First Green Badges, 40 Sports Pins, 38 Co-curricular  Pins and 14 Gold Medals for 100% attendance were awarded. Thereafter, the Class XII Representative, Ms Sarika Kaushal, conducted the award ceremony for the toppers of Class XII who received Gold Medals for their outstanding academic performance in the AISSC Examination for the  academic year 2024-25. 

The Chief Guest, Major General P.R. Murli, a distinguished Army officer and educationist, addressed the gathering, reminding all that ‘everyone has some strength within them’. He highlighted the need to let children grow freely and emphasised the value of creativity. His speech left an indelible mark on the audience, instilling a sense of responsibility in the young achievers.

The Vote of Thanks was proposed by the Headmistress of Classes IX-X, Ms Rashmi Malhotra, who acknowledged the power of education and its importance in children’s lives. She expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, Major General P.R. Murli and the Guest of Honour, Colonel Pradeep Kumar, for their gracious presence; to the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, for his visionary leadership; and to the Vice Principals for their constant guidance. She also acknowledged the efforts of the teachers, parents, support staff and especially the students, whose dedication made the event a memorable success.

The ceremony concluded on a solemn and patriotic note with the rendition of the National Anthem, uniting the gathering in a shared spirit of pride and reverence for the nation.

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SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY CLASS VIII 2025

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”  – Malcolm Forbes

The Class VIII Scholar Badge Ceremony for the academic year 2024-2025 was hosted by Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, on August 26, 2025, in the Audio-Visual Hall (AVH) to felicitate students for their academic and co-curricular achievements. The ceremony began with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by the distinguished Chief Guest, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India along with the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar; the Vice Principals, Mr. Naresh Miglani, Mr. Anil Kathuria, and Mr. Mukesh Kumar; and the Headmistresses, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and Dr. Anubha Gopal. 

The students and parents extended a warm welcome to the esteemed dignitaries, accompanied by resounding applause, as they entered the AVH. The Indian Choir then presented a soul-stirring rendition of Ganesh Vandana, filling the atmosphere with serenity and spirituality. This was followed by a short film showcasing the school’s remarkable achievements, international admissions, major events and accolades earned over the year. The cultural segment continued with a vibrant folk dance, beautifully synchronised by the students, which captivated the audience by artistically embodying the essence of the Panch Mahabhootas.

The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, Dr Pallavi Jain Govil, an alumna of DPS R.K. Puram (1988 batch), to a standing ovation. He thanked the audience for their presence and commended the students for their outstanding achievements. Concluding his address, he highlighted the importance of mastering one’s heart, mind and ego as the key to Peace, Progress and Prosperity.

With this, the much-awaited Scholar Badge Ceremony commenced, conducted by the Class Representatives of Class VIII, Ms. Ekta Arora and Ms. Nalini Gautam. Students were honoured with awards, medals and certificates in recognition of their excellence in both scholastic and co-scholastic fields. A total of 137 Blue Blazers, 45 Green Badges (1st and 2nd), 13 Sports Pins, 3 Co-curricular Pins, 12 Gold Medals for 100% attendance and 10 Certificates were presented. The awardees walked up the stage with pride, their smiles reflecting dedication and hard work, while parents in the audience beamed with joy at their children’s accomplishments.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, congratulated all awardees, parents and grandparents in her address. As an alumna, she expressed gratitude to her alma mater and commended DPS R.K. Puram for guiding students towards self-discovery and inspiring them to script their own journeys. She emphasised the importance of allowing children to pursue their passions, linking it to their mental well-being, and lauded the Indian Choir’s Ganesh Vandana, which resonated with the upcoming festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Concluding her speech, she reflected on how her life had come full circle from the school motto ‘Service Before Self’ to ‘Not Me But You’, the motto of her present organisation.

Dr. Anubha Gopal, Headmistress of Classes VI–VIII, proposed the Vote of Thanks. She expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, for her gracious presence and inspiring words; to the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, for his visionary leadership; and to the Vice Principals for their constant guidance. She also acknowledged the efforts of the teachers, parents, support staff and especially the students, whose dedication made the event a memorable success. 

The ceremony concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem.

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DPS RK Puram wins Oriental Cup 2025 Title

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram clinched the prestigious Oriental Cup Football Tournament 2025 title after a thrilling finale at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. Despite heavy morning showers threatening to call off the matches, the finals were held through penalty shootouts following a joint decision by the match commissioner, coaches, and organisers to prioritise player safety. In the Boys’ category, DPS R.K. Puram emerged victorious, while Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Faridabad, secured the title in the Girls’ category. The winning DPS team comprised Pranay Veer Arora, Abhiraj Dev Pandey, Ridit Dang, Jeenesh Vasandani, Vatsal Jain, Ayush Ranjan, Aarav Pahwa, Arhan Gupta, Mayansh Khurana, Ryan Varghese Thomas, Adrian Tannuj, Afraaz Tariq, Aarav Gosai, Shreyan Agarwal, and Kartik Kashyap.

CBSE CENTRAL ZONE–DELHI REGION UNDER-18 BOYS CHESS TOURNAMENT

The CBSE Central Zone–Delhi Region Under-18 Boys Chess Tournament was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram on 19 August 2025. The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, was accorded a standing ovation and a warm welcome by students, teachers, coaches, and chess enthusiasts.

The ceremony began with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, symbolising wisdom, enlightenment, and the spirit of sportsmanship. This was followed by the felicitation of the Chief Guest by the Vice Principal, Mr. Naresh Kumar Miglani. A soulful performance by the school choir was mesmerising.

In his address, the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, motivated students to cultivate courage, resilience, and perseverance, both on and beyond the chessboard. The players’ oath of sportsmanship was administered with participants pledging to uphold fairness, integrity, and the values of the game. The highlight of the ceremony was when the Principal officially declared the tournament open, marked by the release of colourful balloons that symbolised aspirations and determination. The event set the perfect stage for an exciting contest of strategy, brilliance, and spirited competition.

The Closing Ceremony was held on 21 August 2025 with equal fervour. The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, was warmly welcomed, and the programme began on a poetic note, celebrating chess as a battle of intellect and imagination. A melodious performance by the school choir enhanced the ambience. The compères extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, including CBSE Observer, Shri R.S. Tewari, and Arbiters, Mr. Sandeep Chitkara and Mr. Amit Sharma, whose presence ensured fairness and credibility.

In his address, the Principal highlighted the parallel between chess and life, emphasising foresight, discipline, and sportsmanship. This was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony, where winners and participants were honoured for their dedication, focus, and exemplary performance. The awards were presented by the Principal along with the dignitaries, celebrating both achievement and true sportsmanship.

The tournament concluded with the official declaration of closure by the Principal. The Vote of Thanks, delivered by Vice Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, expressed gratitude to CBSE, the arbiters, the organising team, and the participants for making the championship a success. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem, filling the atmosphere with pride and unity.

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DPS R K PURAM BAGS FIRST IN ‘ROBODRIFT’ OF ‘TINKERVERSE 1,0’

Kyraan Katyal of class X-K, member of the ‘RoboKnights’ club of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram, participated in the  ‘Robodrift’ sub-event of ‘Tinkerverse 1.0’ organised by Mount Carmel School, Sector-22, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077 India on Monday, 25th August 2025 and bagged the First position.

DPS R K PURAM BAGS REMARKABLE POSITION IN ‘QUANTUM QUEST 5,0’

Lav Singh and Kush Singh of class 9-O, both members of the ‘RoboKnights’ club of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram, participated in the ‘Technotrail’ sub-event of ‘Quantum Quest 5.0’ organised by Ambience Public School, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, on Friday,  22nd August 2025 and bagged the third position.

WAVES 2025 – Create in India Challenge (Season 1)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC), and Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, organised the National Level Competition – WAVES 2025: Create in India Challenge (Season 1). The event was a part of the World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a prestigious platform aimed at promoting creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the field of media and entertainment.

Our school, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, is proud to announce that its team, comprising Shambhavi Garg (Class XI-S), Yasha Kansotia (Class XI-S), Divyashakti Saroha (Class XI-U), and Rajvir Ajmani (Class XI-J), participated in the challenge. Out of more than 1200 entries received from across the country, our students were shortlisted among the top teams and were invited to attend an exclusive filmmaking workshop conducted by the renowned filmmaker, writer, and actor Mr. Amole Gupte at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, on 7th and 8th March 2025.

The Digex Club members were mentored by their teacher-in-charge, Ms. Sarika Kaushal, whose unwavering guidance and encouragement were instrumental in their preparation. After the workshop, the main and final round of the competition took place at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, in the presence of distinguished industry experts. Exhibiting outstanding creativity and innovation around the theme “Technology and Humanity”, our students showcased their talent with excellence and brought laurels to the school by securing the First Prize at the National Level.

The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, congratulated the team and commended their outstanding achievement, appreciating both the students and their mentor for bringing laurels to the school at such a prestigious national platform.

Cybersecurity Workshop for students of VI and VII by the CyberX Club

On 19 August 2025, the CyberX Club of the school conducted a unique workshop for the students of Classes VI and VII under the supervision of the Club Incharge, Ms.Sarika Kaushal. This was a first-of-its-kind initiative, where the session was conducted by the senior members of the CyberX Club for their juniors, making it a peer-led learning experience.

The workshop began with an inspiring address by the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, who highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness in students’ lives. This was followed by an introduction by Ms. Sarika Kaushal, the Club Incharge, who shared the objective of this new initiative.

The student-led session featured real-time case studies and practical examples, enabling the participants to understand different scenarios where they could be vulnerable in the online space. The interactive approach encouraged active engagement, with students enthusiastically asking questions, discussing challenges, and exploring safe online practices.

By means of the discussions, life analogies, and interactive tasks, students were taught all the crucial subjects, including strong password habits, phishing scam identification, personal information security, the management of a digital footprint, and cyberbullying. Internet safety, awareness of social media, potential dangers of online games, safe apps and devices were also discussed during the workshop.

The level of interaction promoted participation of the students therefore the session was both informative and entertaining. At the conclusion of the workshop, students have understood the steps they could use to defend themselves against online threats and have shown a better understanding of the concept of a responsible digital life.

This hands-on workshop supported the long term campaign that CyberX Club conducted throughout the year to influence students around campus in becoming computer aware and responsible.

This innovative initiative not only enhanced students’ awareness of digital threats but also built a spirit of collaboration, confidence, and peer-to-peer learning. The workshop was well-received and marked an important step in fostering responsible digital citizenship in the school community.

The highlights of the workshop are available in the following link

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Project YES :  an initiative  launched by the Wellspur Foundation and  being implemented by Chintan

 DPS R.K. Puram welcomed ambassadors from Project YES – Youth for Environmental Stewardship, an initiative  launched by the Wellspur Foundation and  being implemented by Chintan, an environmental research and action group. 

The program aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to advocate for the planet. It works on a three-pillar approach: creating awareness, building advocacy, and taking meaningful action.

The session was facilitated by Mr. Avijit Sharma, Ms. Pooja Gulati and Ms. Mehak Arora,  who together guided the audience through a thought-provoking workshop. They inspired students to reflect on the environmental cost of their daily choices, especially with regard to the fashion industry — a sector often overlooked in environmental discussions.

The workshop began with an introduction to the concept of “fast fashion” – the trend of producing cheap, trendy clothes at lightning speed, only for them to be discarded after the trend wears off. The facilitators spoke about how countless clothing items are thrown away every year and how synthetic materials like polyester, plastic fleece, and other unsustainable fabrics often end up in landfills after a very short period of use. They explained how these materials break down into harmful microplastics, which pollute soil and water and eventually enter the food chain, posing a risk to humans.

Using impactful visuals and relatable examples, they illustrated how the manufacturing of just a pair of jeans can consume up to 7,500 litres of water — an amount that could sustain one person’s drinking needs for seven years. They also highlighted that a simple plastic wrapper takes about 500 years to ‘degrade’ and breaks down into hazardous microplastics ,releasing greenhouse gases thus significantly harming the environment. They elaborated that the total weight of textile waste generated globally has already exceeded 92 million tonnes and continues to rise at an alarming pace.

 The facilitators encouraged the 7Rs rule: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Rethink, Repair & Repurpose.

The interactive nature of the session kept students engaged. Activities, discussions, and real-life case studies encouraged students to think critically about their choices of apparel. 

By the end of the session, it was clear that the message had struck a chord. Students left with a heightened awareness of how something as routine as buying clothes can have lasting environmental consequences. More importantly, it left the students with the realization that they have the power to make a difference, not through grand gestures, but through small, consistent and conscious choices.

The session was held on August 14 ‘ 2025 and was organized and coordinated by Ms. Niva Chhonkar (HOD), Ms. Reema Khosla and Ms. Kajal Sethi of the Department of Biology. 

Educational Trip to Ahmedabad – Class X 

As part of its experiential learning programme, DPS R.K. Puram organised an educational trip to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for the students of Class X from 30th July to 1st August 2025. The itinerary offered a perfect blend of science, history, and culture, along with opportunities for recreation and teamwork.

Students visited significant landmarks such as the historic Sabarmati Ashram, where they learned about Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy; the Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition at ISRO, which provided insights into India’s space programmes, satellite technologies, and recent missions; and the Statue of Unity, where the group also had a memorable interaction with Mr. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir.

Another highlight was the visit to Gujarat Science City, with its state-of-the-art Aquatic Gallery and Robotics Gallery, offering interactive and engaging exhibits. Each destination provided unique learning experiences, from understanding India’s scientific advancements to appreciating its cultural and historical heritage.

Well-planned transport, a thoughtfully designed schedule, and the dedication of accompanying teachers ensured a smooth and safe trip. The inclusion of leisure activities, such as a DJ night, added to the students’ enjoyment. Parents praised the trip’s educational value, safety measures, and the way it sparked curiosity towards science and history.

The excursion was a perfect blend of learning and enjoyment, leaving students with enriched knowledge, broadened perspectives, and cherished memories.

Exemplary Achievements in Sanskrit Bharti’s ‘Sanskrit Week’- A celebration of Language and Culture 

At Mansarovar Garden, New Delhi, Sanskrit Bharati organised the Sanskrit Saptah (Sanskrit Week) on Saturday,12th of August 2025, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from many schools and colleges. Over 20 schools took part in the various competitions held during the event. The young participants showcased their talent through bhajans, shlokas, stotras, songs, storytelling, yoga, and dance—all presented entirely in Sanskrit.

Adding to the glory of the event, our students showcased exceptional talent and brought laurels to the school: Pranay Sinha, Bhuvnesh, and Saadyant Kaushal (Class VIII-K), along with Deleena Mahindru (Class VI-C), secured the First Position in Shloka Recitation and Second Position in Stotra Gayan Pratiyogita. Deleena Mahindru (Class VI-C) further distinguished herself by winning the First Position in Kathavachana Pratiyogita.

Their outstanding performances were highly appreciated by the audience and judges.

FIRST POSITION IN AMITY SANSKRIT OLYMPIAD

Amity International School, Saket, organised the Sanskrit Olympiad on 29th January, 2025. Our student, Bhavya Agarwal (Class IX-H), made the school proud by securing first place in this prestigious competition. Students of classes IX and X across 25 schools of Delhi and NCR participated in this olympiad.

The felicitation ceremony was held during the Sanskrit Diwas programme at Amity International School, Saket, on Tuesday, 12th August 2025. On this occasion, Bhavya Aggarwal was honoured with a Certificate of Merit and a trophy in recognition of her outstanding achievement.