“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science”  –Edwin Powell Hubble

Delhi Public school R.K Puram hosted its annual Science festival ‘Festival Della Scienza-3.0’ in a hybrid mode on 20th July 2024.The event was organised in collaboration with the Biology Department, Chemistry Department, and Physics Department of the school. Students from 28 schools from all over Delhi  participated in this event, brought together by their desire to showcase their scientific aptitude and creativity through exhibitions and competitions.

The Science fest was conducted both online and offline. The online mode had events such as Mappa Mentale/Mind Map Design for students of Classes VI to VIII on the topic Principles of Science in the Human Body. Fotografia Scientifica/Scientific Photography for Classes IX and X On Scientific Phenomenon around us. Messaggio Bobine/ Reels with a message for Classes  XI and XII on Air Pollution. Programma di lezione/Lesson Plan Design for Science Teachers on Lesson plan written innovatively as per the new NCF Guidelines.

The onsite activities consisted of 8 events conducted across various venues within the school, such as – 

Quiz di Scienza/Science Quiz for Class VI on All aspects of Science: Past,Present & Future. The event consisted of 21 teams of 2 students each. The preliminary round consisted of 30 questions, after which 6 teams qualified for the final round of 30 questions. 

Giochiamo alla Scienza/Let’s play Science for Class VII on any concept/principle/theory/laws of Science. The participants were required to create an innovative game (board, card, or online) applying the concept chosen by them within 5 minutes. The judgement criteria consisted of creativity, confidence and presentation, ease of playing, choice of scientific concept and its application, and the overall impact of the project. The judges for the event were Dr Arushi Gupta, professor of anaesthesia at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, and Dr Nandita Naryanswamy, assistant professor at department of biochemistry, Sri Venkateswara College. 

Rappresentare/Role Play for Class VIII on Gadgets we use. The 21 participating schools showcased the importance of technology in everyday life, and were judged on the basis of the message conveyed through the script and the overall impact of the demonstration.

1.Dr Rakhi Narang	Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Electronics, Sri Venkateswara College
2.Mr Himanshu	Theatre Teacher at The Sri Ram School Moulsari

Esprimere/Express the concept for Class IX was an event in which participants had to make use of cost effective and eco-friendly material to demonstrate an activity on any topic from the Class IX Science Text Book. The creative and elaborate models highlighted various concepts of science observed in our surroundings. Participants were judged on the basis of explanation and clarity of concept, innovation, materials used, queries answered and the overall impact. The event was judged by Dr Rinky Aggarwal, a Level 5 scientist at NIPGR, 

Vasant Kunj and Rudraneel Sinha, who is pursuing his PhD at Purdue University, USA.

Scoprire la natura/Discover nature for Class X on Patterns in nature/Natural Scientific Phenomenon in and around us. Participants employed various explanatory materials such as presentations, posters and demonstrations to explain the principle and impact of an interesting natural scientific phenomenon within 5 minutes. The participants were judged on the basis of choice of topic, presentation, scientific skills, clarity and explanation of phenomena, and overall impact. The judges consisted of Dr Shailza Gera, senior consultant anaesthesiologist at Adiva Hospital ultrasonologist at Neptune Hospital, and Dr Monika Sharma, who is an associate professor at the department of zoology at Miranda House and has assisted in the framing of the NEP and CBCS curricula. 

The events for class XI and XII were divided into three distinct categories.

Physics:Creativa Ingegneria/creative Engineering where they had to design a useful creative device/tool/machinery to provide novel solutions to everyday problems. 16 schools participated in the event, where the participants had an hour to assemble the components to create their models, and had 4 minutes to present the concept to the judges. The judgement criteria consisted of clarity of concept, innovation, efficacy, cost effectiveness and application. The event was judged by Mr Arpan Kumar Kar, who is a professor of Information Systems and School of Artificial Intelligence at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and holds the AS Gupta Endowed Chair Professorship in data and decision science.

Chemistry:Demo di Chimica/Chemistry demo where they had to give a demonstration of any concept of chemistry related to the syllabus of their class XI and XII textbooks. The judges for the event were Mrs Monica Bhatia and Mrs Alinda Holla, who have both been chemistry teachers in Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram. The criteria for judgement was innovation, presentation, concept clarity and explanation queries answered and overall impact. 

Biology: Medicina futura/future Medicine for classes XI and XII, where they had to give an innovative method to diagnose/treat any medical condition. The criteria for judgement was medical condition chosen, originality of solution,creativity, delivery and communication and clinical use for human welfare. The event was judged by Dr Deepak Ghualiani, professor of surgery at MAMC and Fellow at the American College of Surgeons and Dr Rohit Saxena , senior consultant of thoracic surgery at Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases. 

The valedictory ceremony was conducted wherein the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan felicitated Chief Guests Mr. Ashish Chaudhury, an alumni, and also the director of Akash Healthcare, Ms. Pallavi Verma of the Head media, Branding and Communication and Mr. Pritam Bokadia, EA to Dr. Ashish. The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan in her address congratulated the meritorious students for their commendable hard work. She also congratulated the Heads of the departments  Ms Niva Chhonkar,Mr Prem Prakash Dhawan and Mr Ajay Goel for the splendid fest. She also congratulated the teachers involved in the fest for their dedication and sincerity displayed especially at events of this magnitude. She also said that the activities were designed in a way to test the talent of students.The words of famous scientists continue to inspire us and remind us of the immense power of human curiosity, innovation, and perseverance. From uncovering the mysteries of the universe to unravelling the intricacies of the microscopic world, scientists have transformed our understanding of reality and opened up new horizons of knowledge.These events help open new corridors for children to explore.

The vote of thanks was proposed by the Vice Principal Mr Naresh Miglani where he thanked the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan for providing the students with the opportunity to host such events which ignite young  minds and help develop a scientific bent of mind.He also thanked the heads of the three  departments of Science,Ms Niva Chhonkar,Mr Prem Prakash Dhawan and Mr Ajay Goel  for the smooth collaborative effort which helps in the success of the event.He also thanked the teachers involved for their hard work and sincerity and the support staff for working tirelessly for all the support provided.

The ceremony culminated with the rendition of the national anthem by the school choir. 

The results of Festival della Scienza 3.0 are as follows.

Overall Winners

Delhi Public School FaridabadDelhi Public School RK Puram

ONSITE EVENTS:

QUIZ DI SCIENZA/SCIENCE QUIZ
Position	School
1st Place	Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
2nd Place	Delhi Public School, Indirapuram
3rd Place	Delhi Public school, Rohini

GIOCHIAMO ALLA SCIENZA/LET’S PLAY SCIENCE
Position	School
1st Place	Delhi Public School, Faridabad
2nd Place	Tagore International School , Vasant Vihar
3rd Place	Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok Gurugram

RAPPRESENTARE/ROLE PLAY
Position	School
1st Place	Carmel Convent
2nd Place	Delhi Public School, Indirapuram
3rd Place	Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok

ESPRIMERE/EXPRESS THE CONCEPT
Position	School
1st Place	Amity International School, Noida
2nd Place	KR Mangalam World School, Vikaspuri
3rd Place	St Thomas Girls Senior Secondary School

SCOPRIRE LA NATURA/DISCOVER NATURE
Position	School
1st Place	Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
2nd Place	St. Thomas Girls Senior Secondary School
3rd Place	Mayoor School, Noida

CREATIVA INGEGNERIA/CREATIVE ENGINEERING
Position	School
1st Place	Delhi Public School , Noida
2nd Place	Mount Abu Public School, Rohini
3rd Place	Delhi Public School , R.K. Puram Delhi Public School , Greater Noida

DEMO DI CHIMICA/CHEMISTRY DEMO
Position	School
1st Place	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj
2nd Place	Delhi Public School, Faridabad
3rd Place	Delhi Public School, R.K Puram Tagore International School

MEDICINA FUTURA/FUTURE MEDICINE
Position	School
1st Place	St. Thomas Girl Senior Sec School
2nd Place	Delhi Public School , International Saket Delhi Public School , R.K Puram
3rd Place	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj

The Open House for the parents of Class IX was organized on 13th July 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to  1:00 p.m. in order to facilitate a fruitful interaction between the parents and the subject teachers. The parents interacted with the subject teachers on a one-to-one basis regarding their ward’s academic performance in the half yearly examination. Parents were appreciative of the efforts and the work done by the class 9 class teachers and the school authorities.

  “Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.”

― Bertolt Brecht

Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram hosted the Inter-School Art, Dance and Music Festival, Abhivyakti, on Saturday, 13 July 2024. The event was themed ‘Abhivyakti’, a Hindi phrase meaning ‘Expression’. The aim of this cultural extravaganza was to give the students a wide platform where they could freely express their creativity through music, dance and art. It was a way to explore their creativity beyond the four walls of the classroom.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 20 schools from across North India in various competitions ranging from artistic endeavours such as mask paintings to musical and dance showcases, imbibing the spirit of artistic expression. It offered a platform for students to showcase their talent and zest for creativity.

‘Abhivyakti’ comprised six diverse events – The True Patriots, I Feel – Mask Painting, Craft Hangings, Dance It Out, When Taal Meets Melody, and Tunes and Beats. 

‘The True Patriots’ was a canvas-painting competition centred around the essence of patriotism for students of classes IX-XII. The event saw beautiful and mesmerising paintings that highlighted the notion of patriotism in a diverse manner. The event was judged by Mr Pankaj Guru, a veteran artist who has a vast experience in the field of Metal Sculptures,Relief Murals and different forms of art. The criteria for the judgement was research, creative thinking, relevance, skill, execution and impact.

‘I Feel – Mask Painting’ provided participants from classes IX-XII with the chance to convey their feelings in creative expressions through mask paintings. The competition focussed upon painting masks that represented emotions like amusement, anger, confusion, disappointment, doubt, elation, pain and sadness. Mr Shashi Paul, a renowned freelance artist who has worked in diverse mediums judged the event on the basis of aesthetic appeal, relevance, skill and creative thinking.

‘Craft Hangings’ served as a platform for students of classes VI-VIII to weave depictions of Indian cultural heritage into a single piece of craft. The participants were judged on their creative ability by Ms Kuheli Paul, an expert in painting,wood , leather design and Ceramics and had been associated with nurturing creative young minds since years.

‘Dance It Out’ was a fusion freestyle dance event for students of Classes VIII-XII wherein participants emphasised upon the essence of women empowerment through passionate displays of Western and Indian dance forms. Ms Madhumita Raut, a globally recognised face of Odissi dance and recipient of the Bharatamuni Award, and Mr Rajat Bakshi, who was trained at Broadway Dance Centre, New York and has been associated with the Arttree Academy of Music and Performing Arts, were the judges for the event. The participants were judged based on their choreography, expression, rhythm and originality.

‘When Taal Meets Melody’ was a group song event where each team consisted of eight  participants and were allowed to use a maximum of 3 instruments. The teams sang a mix of cover and original songs. The performances were judged on creativity, originality, quality of composition, rhythm and intonation by Mr Livingstone Kashung, a Grade VIII Rock & Pop Musician and a Western Music Teacher at Shiv Nadar School, Noida, and Mr Manjeet Singh, Senior Faculty at Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi.

‘Tunes and Beats’ was an instrumental fusion orchestra event for classes VI-XII wherein participants had to perform with a minimum of 4 Western and 4 Indian instruments, apart from any other unique instrument. Each school was allowed to send 8-10 participants. The panel of judges consisted of Mr Andrew Kamei, a multi-instrumentalist and Western Music Teacher at Gems International School, Gurgaon, and Mr Ashwani Sudan, a distinguished composer, lyricist and bearer of the titles of Sangeet Praveen and Sangeet Bhaskar. Participants were judged  on intonation, synchronisation, rhythm and originality.

The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Ms Gaurie Dwivedi, the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, the Vice Principal, Mr Naresh Miglani, and the Headmistress, Ms Rashmi Malhotra. The Abhivyakti valedictory ceremony began with an introduction to the various events under the purview of the fest. The Chief Guest, Ms. Gaurie Dwivedi, an alumnus of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, is a versatile and multi-faceted person, a classical dancer, a seasoned journalist, an author of international repute, a Senior Editor with The Economic Times and the Editorial Head for ET Grey Cell. She was felicitated by the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan with a plant as a token of regard. In her address, Ms Padma Srinivasan emphasised on the importance of such creative platforms in making our mechanical lives more meaningful. She said that Art is a multifaceted phenomenon, serving as a reflection of our innermost emotions and the world around us . Art transcends languages and cultures, and becomes an invaluable asset in fostering unity and peace. She also congratulated the participating schools and reiterated that the students who participate in such mega-events are all winners, as performing in front of such a large crowd can be considered an achievement in itself. The winning performances were showcased in the AVH to a rousing applause. The young performers enthralled the audience with powerful renditions, fuelled with fervour and talent.

The chief guest, Ms Gaurie Dwivedi, highlighted the importance of art as a means to pave the way for the future. She appreciated the efforts of all the participants, emphasising how they had enhanced their performances through their intricate expressions, having captured the essence of ‘Abhivyakti’. She also reminded students to seize the opportunities the stage provides, enjoying every step of the way. After much anticipation, the results of the fest were announced and the winners were called to the stage to be presented with various awards and accolades for their achievements. Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram / Delhi Public School, Greater Noida emerged as the overall winner.

The ceremony drew to a close with the Headmistress, Ms Rashmi Malhotra, proposing the vote of thanks. She thanked the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, for her vision and for providing students with such opportunities so as to help in their all round development which will place them firmly on a global platform in the years to come. She thanked the Vice Principals, Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar, and the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal, for their unstinted support in making such events a huge success. She thanked all the teachers involved in any capacity for their sincere hard work and dedication, and the support staff for working tirelessly in helping make this event a success.

The ceremony concluded with the national anthem.

Overall Winner

Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram / Delhi Public School, Greater Noida

When Taal Meets Melody
First Position	Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram / Mayoor School, Noida
Second Position	Delhi Public School, Faridabad
Third Position	Birla Vidya Niketan

Tunes and Beats
First Position	Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram / Delhi Public School, Faridabad
Second Position	Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
Third Position	Mayoor School, Noida

Dance It Out
First Position	Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram / Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
Second Position	East Point School
Third Position	Rukmani Devi Public School, Pitampura

The True Patriots
First Position	Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
Second Position	Father Agnel School
Third Position	Birla Vidya Niketan

I Feel – Mask Painting
First Position	Gyan Bharti School
Second Position	Father Agnel School
Third Position	Tagore International School,Vasant Vihar

Craft Hangings – Indian Art
First Position	Rukmani Devi Public School, Pitampura
Second Position	St. George’s School
Third Position	Birla Vidya Niketan