TOPIC: “HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS THAT SHAPE CHARACTER THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND VALUES: OUR SCHOOL’S CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY”
On Wednesday, 23rd of April 2025, classes XM and XN collectively presented an assembly on ‘Heritage and Traditions that shape Character through Discipline and Values: Our School’s Contribution to Society’. It celebrated India’s rich cultural heritage and traditions, showcasing the diversity of different states through performances, skits, and songs. Students represented various states, highlighting their unique customs, music, and dance.
The assembly began with a heartfelt morning prayer performed by Mehveer Singh Grover, Manya Soneja, Avjit Singh, Sidharth Modi Nodi, Samaira Punchhi, Anaisha Kakkar, Amaira Tandon, Vihaan Madhukar, Ray Simon Kharshiing, Vansh Gupta, Samaira Punchhi, Shaylah Shankar, Jasjeev Kukreja, Divija Goyal, Aditi Rautela, Guneet Kaur, Sidharth Modi, Varun Jain, Rishan Vig, Sanvi, Rianna, Suhaani, Vanshika, Ananya Shome, Ritika, Aarvi, Aarush, Ishaan Trivedi that helped to set the right tone for the day.
The skit was directed by Jasjeev Kukreja and the compere inviting our Principal was Maahi Somvanshi. The skit included all elements of the assembly. After the prayer, students came forward to represent Maharashtra, which was performed by Vani Menon, Ragini Singh and Nanya Gupta. This was followed by a soulful dance performance ‘The Ganesh Vandana’ by Aanya Agarwal, Vani Menon, Ananya Malhotra, Giaa Bhatia and Aanvi Aggarwal. The second state, Rajasthan, stepped forward, represented by Vanshika Gehlot and Mannan Arora. A melodious Rajasthani song is sung by Shaylah Shankar, Samaira Punchhi, Anaisha Kakkar and Amaira Tandon. Then came the news, for which the introduction was given by Amairaa Gupta and the news was conveyed by Aarav Jawa, Jai Singh, Aahana and Arjun Kalra. West Bengal, represented by Shaylah and Pranit, were delivered beautifully. It was followed by self-composed poems written and recited by Siyona Nag and Ananya Shome Sinha. Then, the pride of Punjab stepped up, showcased by Mehveer Singh Grover and Antarjot Singh Chugh. A lovely bhangra performance followed it, performed by Armaan Kothari, Sidharth Modi, Amairaa Gupta, Shifa Khanam Meghna Sen, Suhaani Bhola, Aanya Moulik, Aanvi Aggarwal, Aanya Gupta and Rianna Sachdev. Aanya Agarwal introduced the thoughts for the day, which were delivered by Rishan Vig, Sanaya Sabharwal, Guneet Kaur and Avjit Singh. The serene state of Kerala was performed by Aavya Shrivastava and Arhaan Sharma. Aarvi Prakash, Atulya Agarwal, Aryamman Ojha and Ishaan Arora described the dances and festivals of Kerala. Gujarat stepped forward, represented by Gaurika Chopra and Reaansh Gupta. A beautiful garba performance followed it performed by Ananya Malhotra, Giaa Bhatia, Sakshi Sinha, Aanya Aggarwal, Vani Menon and Saanvi Mahajan. The next state of Jammu and Kashmir was represented by Maayrra Arora and Aviral Chadda. It was followed by the Western choir that consisted of Amaira Tandon, Anaisha Kakkar, Vihaan Madhukar, Ray Simon Kharshiing, Vansh Gupta, Samaira Punchhi, Shaylah Shankar, Jasjeev Kukreja, Divija Goyal, Aditi Rautela, Guneet Kaur, Sidharth Modi, Varun Jain, Rishan Vig, Sanvi, Rianna, Suhaani Bhola, Vanshika Gehlot, Ananya Shome, Ritika, Aarvi, Aarush, Ishaan Trivedi and a splendid orchestra performance by Samarth Gupta, Arhaan, Nathan, Armaan, Maahi, Deepansh, Amairaa, Arnav, Ayaan, Pranit and Medhansh enchanting the audience with their harmonious song.
The choir was then followed by a display of Delhi public School RK Puram’s contribution to the society, introduced by Suyasha Maharia, which was displayed by Sabal Ramjita, Samarth Bansal, Sidharth Modi, Medhansh Pandya, Pranet Singh, Adrian Tannuj, Afraaz Tariq, Ishaan Arora and Aryaveer Kapoor. The spirit of the children gave rise to a dazzling spectacle that showcased the true spirit of DPS RK Puram. The assembly ended with a vote of thanks by Sakshi Sinha. The skit was creatively written by Aavya Shrivastava, Aanya Agarwal and Vani Menon. The handmade invite was crafted by Divija Goyal. The e-invite was designed by Nanya Gupta and Afraaz Tariq. The digital presentation was meticulously made by Aavya Shrivastava, Afraaz Tariq, Zayan Ali Khan, Gaurika Chopra and Ishaan Arora. The assembly celebrated India’s cultural diversity, revolving around the theme of “Heritage and Traditions that Shape Character through Discipline and Values.” It showcased the school’s commitment to promoting cultural awareness, inclusivity, and national unity.
23 APRIL 2025, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES X M AND X N
CLASS TEACHERS – MS SURBHI GUPTA AND MS ADITI UPPAL
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. RITU RAJ & MS. DEEPTI CHAUDHARY
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR