“It’s sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life, starts with goodbye.” – Carrie Underwood

On the evening of 6 February 2026, the farewell for the outgoing hostel batch was held. It was a memorable event filled with emotions, memories, and friendship. The evening was attended by the distinguished Vice Principals: Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Mr. Naresh Miglani and Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, the Headmistress Dr. Anubha Gopal.

The programme commenced with a devotional  Ganesh Vandana, invoking blessings for the seniors’ upcoming journey. The evening then progressed into a lively array of performances presented by both the Boys’ Hostel and the Girls’ Hostel. The Indian choir and the Western choir sang beautifully, touching everyone’s hearts and stirring feelings of nostalgia and excitement with their voices. The semi-classical dance and the Western dance were full of energy, lighting up the stage with dynamic movements.

The Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, addressed the audience, praising the participants for their outstanding performances. He encouraged the seniors, emphasising that the friendships formed in the hostels over the past two years are strong and will be cherished by all of them. He also noted that the hostel residents are fortunate to have met people from diverse backgrounds in one place, which they came to call home, becoming a source of strength for one another. His speech was soon followed by an award ceremony honouring the winners and runners-up of the boys’ hostel football tournament.

At the conclusion, the hostel Headgirl, Shivangi Chakravarty, and Headboy, Manas Kala, delivered an emotional speech, reflecting on their hostel journey and expressing their gratitude to the teachers, wardens, and everyone who made their hostel experience memorable.

The event ended with a video presentation showcasing past moments filled with both emotion and humour, followed by the distribution of mementoes to the seniors. As the seniors prepared to begin new chapters in their lives, the farewell reminded everyone that the friendships formed within the hostel walls would remain forever in their hearts.

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“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.” – Charles Dickens.

On 5 February 2026, a special moment unfolded at DPS R.K. Puram as the Principal Mr Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals: Mr Mukesh Kumar, Mr Naresh Milani, Mr Anil Kathuria and Ms Rashmi Malhotra, the Headmistress Ms Anubha Gupta, Academic Head IBDP Mr Ajay Goyal and the students of class XI gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to the graduating class of 2025, celebrating their journey and wishing them success as they move forward into the future. The event venue was adorned with colourful balloons, banners, and festoons, creating a lively, festive atmosphere.

The ceremony began with the Western Choir performing a mellifluous medley of songs that symbolised the transition from school life to new beginnings. The Indian Choir, thereafter, presented a nostalgic musical rendition, echoing memories of childhood, followed by a mesmerising dance performance.

During the event, a heartfelt speech was given by one of the class XII students, where she reminisced about the first steps into the school and the journey that transformed classrooms, corridors, and playgrounds into a second home. She conveyed to her friends that they would all be linked by the memories they had made over the years. She also extended a warm gratitude to the teachers for being a guiding light for their journey in school. 

The Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, expressed his satisfaction and happiness in noting that the students had come to the culmination of their 14 year  school journey. He expressed his hope and expectations from the students and wished them success in achieving their goals and aspirations in the journey ahead. He expressed his deep conviction that the students would eventually realise, some months or years down the line, the deep significance of being a DPS R.K. Puram alumnus and a Dipsite.

The events concluded with not just hearts full of memories, nostalgia, or farewells, but with a new found dedication and promise to a new beginning.

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The Department of Geography screened a documentary on the theme “Cryosphere” for class VII on 3rd February 2026 in the AVH, showcasing the frozen world which is a crucial indicator of climate change and a boundless reserve of freshwater on Earth. The students  were also delighted to see the animated short movie ‘The Polar Bears’. 

This was followed by the release of VOYAGER’26 the annual magazine curated by the Department of Geography.The magazine was released by our esteemed Principal Mr. Anil Kumar, along with the Vice-Principals: Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, Mr. Naresh Miglani and Mr. Mukesh Kumar and Headmistress, Dr. Anubha Gopal. The Principal addressed the students, asking them to be curious and joyful, and commended the editorial team under the guidance of Ms. Deeksha Gupta and  Ms. Divya Kumari, for their efforts. His words empowered the young students and teachers to ponder about the glacial world and ways to conserve this precious resource.

The magazine stands as a testament to the changing Earth and serves as an intellectual and creative forum for students and educators alike.

The coordinator of the Department of Geography, Ms. Sangita Bajpai, organised  the event with avid support from Ms. Mahima Goel, Ms. Swati Uppal and Ms. Meera Raghav.The event concluded with a vote of thanks.

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Students of Class IX attended a special screening of the animated film Zootopia on 29 January 2026 at PVR Chanakya. A total of 456 students participated in the outing. With a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes, the film offered an engaging blend of entertainment and meaningful messages on perseverance, inclusion, and social responsibility.

The screening proved to be an enjoyable and refreshing experience for the students. The outing provided an opportunity for relaxation, collective enjoyment, and informal learning, contributing positively to the students’ overall well-being and morale.

Delhi Public School RK Puram joyfully celebrated the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, honouring the spirit of the Indian Constitution and embracing this year’s special theme – ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’.

The event commenced with the arrival of the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar; the Vice Principals: Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Mukesh Kumar, Mr Anil Kathuria and Ms Rashmi Malhotra; the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal and the Academic Head IBDP, Mr Ajay Goel; along with the school faculty. The Principal and the Vice-Principals, accompanied by a contingent of teachers, ceremonially unfurled the Indian National Flag, which was followed by the National Anthem, thereby inspiring profound pride and steadfast unity. 

The programme showcased India’s rich legacy and heritage through the remarkable performances of the young participants, inspiring patriotism and pride. It showcased the school choir’s rendition of patriotic songs, a soul-stirring musical tribute to the nation, followed by a captivating dance performance celebrating unity in cultural diversity.

The Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, inspired the students with a heartfelt speech about the strength and unity of India, giving the example of Indian women who were granted voting rights in the year 1947, much earlier than many European countries, thereby reflecting the country’s strong democratic values. He compared the high cost of Hollywood films with India’s achievements in space science. While a Hollywood movie like ‘Gravity’ was made with a budget of around ₹450 crores, India successfully launched the Mangalyaan mission at a budget of about ₹550 crores, showcasing the nation’s innovation and efficiency. Concluding the address, the Principal encouraged the students to work together, innovate and contribute to the nation, reminding them that they are the future leaders of India. The event ended with a Vote of Thanks, marking a meaningful celebration of India’s unity, heritage and progress that made everyone feel proud and motivated.

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