“A different language is a different vision of life.” – Federico Fellini
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram hosted the Annual Language Festival on 21 December 2024, celebrating the rich linguistic and cultural diversity embraced by the school. The festival aimed to foster creativity, collaboration, and an appreciation for languages through a series of thoughtfully curated events. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Classes VI to XII, showcasing their linguistic flair and innovative ideas. It was an amalgamation of cultural expression and intellectual engagement, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing global citizens.
The festival commenced with an inspiring inaugural ceremony graced by the Chief Guest, Professor Niranjan Kumar, a distinguished academician with a vast experience in teaching and research. The event began with a traditional Odissi dance performance, invoking divine blessings. The Headmistress, Dr. Anubha Gopal, delivered an insightful address, where she talked of the importance of languages in the progress of a country and how it has to be inculcated right at the most formative years of a child’s life setting the tone for the event. The Vice Principals, Mr. Anil Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar, also shared their views, emphasizing the significance of multilingualism and cultural exchange.
Throughout the day, students performed skits, dances, and songs representing the cultures associated with the various languages. The Fusion Dance, combining classical and modern elements, was a highlight, mesmerizing the audience and showcasing the school’s vibrant talent.
The success of the Annual Language Festival 2024 was made possible through the unwavering dedication of the Language Departments, student volunteers, and the support of the school’s administration. Special thanks were extended to the esteemed judges for gracing the occasion with their presence and sharing their expertise.
The festival served as a testament to the vibrant linguistic talent at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, inspiring students to explore the limitless possibilities of communication and cultural exchange.
Event Highlights
French Events
The French Department organized engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:
- Just A Minute: Students of Classes IX and X delivered eloquent speeches on the theme “Unité dans la diversité” (Unity in Diversity). Their performances were judged by:
- Ms. Rajni Bachwani, Project Manager (chargée de mission bourse), Institut Francais.
- Ms. Divya Bhatia, Assistant Professor (French), Amity Global Business School, Amity University Noida.
- Ad-Zap: This innovative event challenged participants to create captivating advertisements on topics such as:
- Un gadget futuriste (Futuristic Gadget)
- Les produits d’usage quotidien (Daily use products)
- Un produit écologique (Eco-Friendly Product)
- The panel of judges included:
- Ms. Babusha Verma, French Faculty, St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi.
- Dr. Richa Sethi, French Faculty, University of Delhi.
German Events
The German Department organized engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:
I. GERMAN AD-ZAP COMPETITION(VI-VIII)
The participants (in a team of two) presented a short advertisement on any one topic and
in front of the judges.
Topics:
1. Produkte für den täglichen Gebrauch (Daily use products)
2. Umweltfreundliches Produkt (Eco friendly Product)
3. Futuristisches Gadget(Futuristic Gadget)
Number Of Participating Schools- 13
Number Of Participants -2 per school
The event was judged by:
MS NAMRATA SAIGAL – Guest Lecturer , Bharati College, University of Delhi
MS SHRIYA SETHI – Guest Lecturer, Amity University ,Noida
II Just a Minute (IX-X)
One participant per school was allowed in this event. Students were required to speak in German on any one of the given topics as asked by the judge:
1.Gesundes Essen oder Junk Food ?
2.Warum sind Fremdsprachen wichtig?
3.Zufriedenheit am Arbeitsplatz oder Geld?
4.Mein Lieblings Touristenort
5. Eine Reise
6.Meine Zukunftspläne
7.Meine Stadt -Delhi
8.Mein Held
The participants were not allowed to read from notes. They were evaluated on the basis of content, fluency and pronunciation, adherence to time and overall presentation
Spanish Events:
The Spanish Department organized the following engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:
I. Just A Minute: In the Just A Minute events, Classes IX and X spoke on “La importancia de la unidad en la diversidad en el mundo globalizado de hoy,” judged by Mr. Ajeet Yadav and Ms. Aakansha Jain.
II. Ad-Zap: The Ad-Zap events were a unique showcase of advertisements by the students of classes VI to VIII in their respective languages on the topics, ‘Items of Daily Use, Eco-Friendly Products and Futuristic Gadgets’. Advertisements on eco-friendly products and futuristic gadgets for Classes VI-VIII, were judged by Mr. Parvez Alam and Ms. Samriddhi Vashishth.
Hindi and Sanskrit Language Events
The Hindi and Sanskrit Departments presented events steeped in cultural and literary richness.
Hindi Events:
- अभिव्यक्ति की उड़ान, Rap song: Sixteen schools from Delhi NCR participated in this competition. The competition was judged by Mrs. Fatma Kirmani( former HOD Hindi and active theatre artist) and Vanita Sharma (linguistics expert for 37 years).
- ‘हास्य- विज्ञापन’ competition was organised for students of classes IX & XI in which 16 school from Delhi NCR participated.The judgement of this competition was done by Dr. Rama Shankar Kushwaha and Dr. Deen Dayal. Dr. Rama Shankar Kushwaha is an Assistant professor in Dyal Singh College of Delhi University and Dr. Deen Dayal is a Professor in Janki Devi Memorial College. DPS Noida stood 1st position, DPS Sushant Lok stood at 2nd position and DPS Indirapuram stood at 3rd position
Sanskrit Events:
The Sanskrit Events included संस्कृत-गीतम् where the participants performed Hindi songs in Sanskrit language with instruments. The time limit was 2 minutes. The competitors showcased their skills and radiated confidence. The event was judged by Dr. Sushma Chaudhary, Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi and Dr. Anil Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi. Content, memorization, pronunciation, timing and presentation were the criteria for judgement.
The second event was संस्कृत-संभाषण in which the students of classes IX and X showcased their skills by presenting captivating dialogues of the iconic characters from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata .The time limit was 2-3 minutes. The event was graced by esteemed judges, Dr. Angiras (Assistant Professor of the Sanskrit Department at Motilal Nehru College ,Delhi University) and Dr. Asheesh Kumar (Assistant Professor of Sanskrit at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi .The Judgement criteria was content, memorization, pronunciation and presentation.This competition not only celebrated the beauty of Sanskrit but also instilled in students a deep appreciation for our rich cultural heritage. It highlighted the timeless values embedded within these ancient texts, such as courage, duty, righteousness, and devotion, also inspiring the young minds to embrace these virtues in their lives.
Valedictory Ceremony
The valedictory ceremony commenced with the prize distribution. The Chief Guest, Professor Niranjan Kumar, addressed the audience with inspiring words, emphasizing the role of languages in fostering global harmony. The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, and Vice Principal, Mr. Anil Kathuria, felicitated the winners of the various competitions thereby uplifting the morale of the students with their esteemed presence.
The head of the Hindi and Sanskrit Department, Ms. Seema Mehta, proposed a heartfelt vote of thanks.She thanked the Principal Mr Anil Kumar for providing a platform to the language department to showcase their talent.She thanked the Vice Principals Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar for their unwavering support. She thanked all departments associated with the Language fest for the support given for making this event a huge success.
The event concluded with the National Anthem, marking the end of a day filled with learning, creativity, and celebration of languages.
| DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAMLANGUAGE FESTIVAL 2024-25 | ||||
| LANGUAGE | EVENT NAME | CLASS | POSITION | SCHOOL NAME |
| German | Ad-Zap | VI-VIII | FIRST | DPS Noida,Sector 30 |
| SECOND | DPS,Sushant Lok | |||
| THIRD | Bal Bharti Public School,Ganga Ram Hospital Marg | |||
| German | Just a Minute | IX-X | FIRST | DPS, Noida Sector 30 |
| SECOND | DPS,Vasant Kunj | |||
| THIRD | Tagore International School, East of Kailash | |||
| Spanish | Ad-Zap | VI-VIII | FIRST | DPS, Indirapuram |
| SECOND | DPS, Greater Noida | |||
| THIRD | DPS, Noida Sector 30 | |||
| Spanish | Just a Minute | IX-X | FIRST | DPS Noida Sector 30 |
| SECOND | DPS, IndirapuramDPS, R.K. Puram | |||
| THIRD | DPS Greater Noida | |||
| French | Ad-Zap | VI-VIII | FIRST | Bal Bharti Public School,Ganga Ram Hospital Marg |
| SECOND | DPS Noida Sector 30 | |||
| THIRD | DPS,Vasant KunjDPS, R.K. Puram | |||
| French | Just a Minute | IX-X | FIRST | DPS,Vasant Kunj |
| SECOND | DPS, R.K. PuramDPS,Maruti Kunj | |||
| THIRD | DPS, Bulandshahr | |||
| Sanskrit | SANSKRIT GEETAM | VI-VIII | FIRST | DPS INDIRAPURAM |
| SECOND | DPS GREATER NOIDA | |||
| THIRD | DPS NOIDA | |||
| SANSKRIT SAMBHASHANAM | IX-X | FIRST | D.P.S FARIDABAD | |
| SECOND | D.P.S R.K PURAM, D.P.S INDIRAPURAM | |||
| THIRD | D.P.S MATHURA ROAD | |||