“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.” – Louis Pasteur
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, hosted its prestigious Annual Inter-School Science Festival, Festival Della Scienza 4.0, on 26 April 2025. Meticulously organised by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, the festival celebrated the spirit of inquiry, discovery, and innovation under the evocative theme “Esploriamo e sperimentiamo la scienza intorno a noi”—“Let us explore and experience science around us.”
Students from 39 distinguished schools across Delhi-NCR converged for this grand celebration of science, driven by their shared passion and insatiable curiosity. Conducted in both virtual and physical formats, the festival witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 600 students and educators, who showcased their extraordinary creativity, critical thinking, and scientific ingenuity. The event was sponsored by Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.
The festival was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Meinal Chaudhry, Director of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital. Dr. Chaudhry, an eminent figure in the field of medical sciences, delivered an inspiring keynote address. She spoke passionately about the pivotal role that young scientific minds will play in addressing global health and environmental challenges. Emphasising resilience, ethical research, and innovation, she urged students to remain ever-curious and relentless in their quest for solutions that benefit humanity.
Also gracing the occasion was Professor Dhananjay V. Gadre, Associate Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi. Professor Gadre, who leads the Centre for Electronic Design and Technology (CEDT) and the TI Centre for Embedded Product Design (TI-CEPD), engaged dynamically with the students. He encouraged them to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on creativity, highlighting the importance of applied science and design thinking. Commending the innovation and zeal displayed by participants, he shared invaluable lessons from his journey, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.
Together, these distinguished personalities, along with the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, felicitated the winners and celebrated the vibrant spirit of scientific exploration embodied by the young participants.
The events were conducted in a hybrid mode with both Online and Offline events drawing a huge participation from the students.
Online Events
In the virtual category, students participated enthusiastically in:
- Mappa Mentale/Mind Map Design (Classes VI–VIII) on Principles of Science in the Food We Eat
- Fotografia Scientifica/Scientific Photography (Classes IX–X) on Scientific Phenomena Around Us
- Messaggio Bobine/Reels with a Message (Classes XI–XII) on Single-Use Plastic Pollution/Air Pollution
- Didattica Innovativa/Innovative Teaching for Science Teachers, where creative and forward-thinking lesson plans aligned with new pedagogical methodologies were presented.
The online entries were a testament to the students’ ability to seamlessly blend scientific concepts with artistic expression.
Offline Activities
The school campus came alive with vibrant energy during the onsite competitions, which included:
- Quiz di Scienza/Science Quiz (Class VI): A riveting test of scientific knowledge covering the past, present, and future.
- Giochi di Scienza/Science Games (Class VII): Student-designed board games ingeniously embedded with scientific principles.
- Rappresentare/Role Play (Class VIII): Engaging dramatisations highlighting the science behind modern technological gadgets.
- Dimostrare/Demonstrate the Concept (Class IX): Practical demonstrations showcasing clarity, creativity, and deep understanding of textbook concepts.
- Scoprire la Scienza/Discover Science (Class X): Enthralling presentations on naturally occurring scientific phenomena.
- Soluzione Creativa/Creative Solutions (Classes XI–XII, Physics): Innovative prototypes addressing real-world problems.
- Demo di Chimica/Chemistry Demonstration (Classes XI–XII, Chemistry): Captivating live experiments that brought chemistry to life.
- Biologia Innovativa/Innovative Biology (Classes XI–XII, Biology): Pioneering ideas in medical diagnostics and biological innovation.
Each event was judged meticulously by a distinguished panel comprising eminent academicians and researchers from top institutions.
Valedictory Ceremony
The Valedictory Ceremony was a fitting culmination to a day brimming with scientific fervour. The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, delivered an inspiring address, congratulating the participants for their excellence and applauding their spirit of inquiry and innovation. He emphasised the importance of nurturing a scientific temper and global citizenship among students, urging them to remain fearless in their exploration of new frontiers.
He also extended heartfelt gratitude to the Heads of Departments — Ms. Niva Chhonkar (Biology), Mr. Ajay Goel (Physics) for their exemplary leadership and meticulous planning, ensuring the flawless execution of the festival. Special appreciation was extended to the organising teachers, volunteers, support staff, and technical teams for their tireless dedication.
In a specially curated presentation during the ceremony, glimpses from the day’s events were showcased, offering the audience a vibrant montage of the energy and enthusiasm displayed by students across various competitions. Additionally, the winning entries of the top three performers in the online events—Scientific Photography, Reels with a Message, and Mind Map Design—were screened, drawing warm appreciation from the audience for the creativity and originality exhibited by the participants.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Vice Principal Mr. Mukesh Kumar, who expressed his gratitude to the Principal for his constant encouragement, to the Department Heads for their synergistic coordination, to the faculty for their hard work, and to the participants for making the event a grand success. He emphasised that Festival della Scienza 4.0 had once again ignited the scientific spirit in young minds and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to excellence in STEM education.
The event concluded with a truly inspiring and memorable celebration of science and innovation.
RESULTS:
| Position | School |
| Overall Winners | Delhi Public School, Indirapuram |
WINNERS Online Activities
| S no. | Classes | Event Category | First PrizeParticipants/school | Second PrizeParticipants/school | Third PrizeParticipants/school | Consolation I & IIParticipants/school |
| 1 | VI-VIII | Mappa mentale/Mind Map Design | 1. Samaira Pruthi 2. Prithwish Chakrabarti DPS Vasant Kunj | 1. Aaryan Mishra 2. Zaara Reshi G.D. Goenka Public School | 1. Aradhya Sharma 2. Bhavya Aggarwal DPS Greater Faridabad | 1. Arjun Tiwari 2. Kian Singh Rautela DPS Greater Noida 1. Vedansh Kharbanda 2. Meenakshi DPS Mathura Road |
| 2 | IX-X | FotoGrafia Scientifica/ Scientific Photography | 1. Karthik Srivastava 2. Arnav Jain DPS Mathura Road | 1. Srishti Goel 2. Laavana Gupta DPS Greater Faridabad | 1. Asavari Yadav 2. Gauranshi Pandey DPS Greater Noida | 1. Vidhi Dangwal 2. Aditya Kothiala DPS Vasant Kunj 1. Shaaravender Singh Katoch Tagore International School Vasant Vihar |
| 3 | XI-XII | Messaggio bobine/Reels with a message | 1. Avantila Agarwal 2. Aarna Sharma DPS Faridabad | 1. Rishabh Bisht 2. Ishaan Singhla G.D. Goenka Public School | 1. Varini Poddar 2. Utkarsh Sanskriti School, Chankayapuri | 1. Sarthak Verma 2. Param Sen DPS Rohini 1. Arushi Singh 2. Suryansh The Air Force School |
| 4. | For Science Teachers | Didattica innovative/Innovative Teaching | Ms. Ishita Bahl DPS Faridabad | Ms. Rabia Sharma DPS R.K. Puram | Mr. Naqeeb Mehdi DPS Greater Noida | Ms. Rhea Wadhwa Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan Ms. Meena Chandolia Indraprastha World School, Paschim Vihar |
Offline Activities
| S no. | Classes | Event Categories | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
| 1 | VI | Quiz di Scienza/ Science Quiz | 1. Aryan Tandon 2. Rehan Singh DPS Sushant Lok | 1. Ishaan Bagde 2. Daksh Kumar Chillar DPS RK Puram | 1. Ayaansh Jain 2. Kevin Bhargava DPS Vasant Kunj |
| 2 | VII | Giochi di Scienza /Science Games | 1. Anav Nijhawan 2. Rishi Raj Singh DPS Vasant Kunj | 1. Atharv Jain 2. Geet Verma DPS Indirapuram | 1. Vivan Gaur 2. Tejashvi Jajoria DPS Knowledge Park-V |
| 3 | VIII | Rappresentare / Role Play | 1. Stavya Grover 2. Krishiv Gosain DPS Noida | 1. Vansh Kandwal 2. Ahna Punjabi DPS Faridabad | 1. Akshat Soni 2. Ayaan Mayoor School, Noida |
| 4 | IX | Dimostrare/ Demonstrate the concept | 1. Abhav Khurana 2. Prabhav Bhardwaj Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan | 1. Karnik 2. Priya Sachdeva DPS Faridabad | 1. Abhir Bhargava 2. Vihaan Khanna DPS Noida |
| 5 | X | Scoprire la scienza/ Discover Science | 1. Harshita Mahajan 2. Aaradhya Yadav DPS Indirapuram | 1. Shivi Arora 2. Divyansh Gupta Indraprastha World School | 1. Jap Malhotra 2. Aisha Sachdeva DPS RK Puram |
6 | XI-XII | PhysicsSoluzione Creativa/Creative Solution: | 1. Shiven Uppal 2. Amairah Anand Sanskriti School | 1. Rishietdeep Singh 2. Vansh Sharma The Indian School | 1. Jivin Bairathi 2. Vihaan Khanna DPS Mathura Road |
| 7 | XI-XII | Chemistry Demo di Chimica/Chemistry demo | 1. Abhishek Thakur 2. Utkarsh Tripathi DPS Indirapuram | 1. Prakhar Shandilya 2.Tisya Verma DPS R. K. Puram | 1. Nayamat Chopra 2. Aadya Jain DPS International, Saket |
| 8 | XI-XII | Biology Biologia innovativa/Innovative Biology | 1. Aditya Gupta 2. Saion Gupta Springdales School | 1. Mugdha 2. Devansh Cambridge Foundation School | 1. Chitrakshi Gupta 2. Ronak Jain Ahlcon International School |