Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram participated in the prestigious Inter-DPS French Festival 2026, hosted by DPS KP5, Greater Noida, on 31 October 2026. The event brought together students from 24 DPS schools, providing a vibrant platform to celebrate the French language, cultural diversity and artistic expression.
DPS R.K. Puram emerged as the Proud Overall Winner, clinching the coveted Overall Trophy with an exceptional performance across both on-site and off-site competitions. The school achieved an impressive feat by securing the First Position in all five on-site competitions, along with several accolades in the off-site events.
On-site Competitions
In French Story Enactment, Inaaya Sekhri (VIII J), Gayatri Sharma (VIII H) and Shrestha (VIII H) captivated the audience with their expressive storytelling, confident performances and creative presentation, securing the First Position.
In French Advertisement, Manha (XI D) and Ahaan Chopra (XII F) impressed the judges with their originality, persuasive presentation and effective use of the French language, winning the First Position.
The French Exhibition, represented by Ananya Sud (X O) and Samaira Aggarwal (XI E), showcased the richness of French culture through an engaging and creative presentation, earning the First Position.
In the French Parade, Kianna Grover (X L), Araatrika Ghoshal (X G), Naba Choudhary (X M) and Adya Khanna (X N) brought French culture to life through their vibrant presentation, colourful costumes and confident representation, securing the First Position.
Adding a musical dimension to the celebrations, the French Choir, comprising Vihaan Segal (X G), Jetsun Dolkar Dukpa (X M), Iris Ahlawat (X N), Krishika Jayara (IX P), Kabir Chopra (IX P) and Avika Nagpal (X G), delivered a melodious and spirited performance, winning the First Position.
Off-site Competitions
DPS R.K. Puram continued to make its mark in the off-site competitions, securing the Second Position in three events.
In Bande Dessinée – Comic Strip Making, Ashigyan Bose (VIII) and Md. Irfan Firdausi (VIII) showcased their artistic abilities and storytelling skills through creative illustrations, securing the Second Position.
In Préparer un journal français – French Newspaper Making, Shimja (X) and Gurbani Singh (IX) demonstrated their journalistic skills based on French Revolution themed newspaper, creativity and understanding of French language and culture, winning the Second Position.
In Voix Poétique – French Poetry Recitation, Anya Garg (X) delivered an impressive recital in the senior category (Category II), earning the Second Position.
The school also participated in Podcast Français – Regards croisés (Crossed Perspectives) by Aarav Anand (XII) and Lakshay Kashyap (XII), and in the junior category of French Poetry Recitation (Category I) by Nyeishhia Formay (VII).
The outstanding performance of the students across diverse competitions highlights the spirit of teamwork and the school’s continued endeavour to promote foreign language learning through cultural exchange, experiential education and artistic expression.
Félicitations à toute l’équipe ! Bravo, Team DPS R.K. Puram! Vive le français !