The students of class V from Delhi Public School, East of Kailash and Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar visited the school campus at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram on 13 and 14 February 2020.

The students arrived at the R.K. Puram campus and were taken to the AVH where the Principal, Ms Vanita Sehgal, conducted the morning prayer. In her address to the students, she welcomed them to the school and explained that the purpose of their visit was to acquaint them with the campus that they would  be joining in the new academic session of 2020-21. She further touched upon the school rules as well as the activities which will be offered to the students as a part of their Work Experience, Art Education, Sports and Physical Education. She introduced the students to the Headmistress VI-VIII, Ms Niva Chhonkar, and the Class VI  Reps, Ms Pratibha Sacher and Ms Vaishali Tiwari.    

The Headmistress also addressed the students and told them about the schedule of the visit. The tour commenced with sections A, B and C being led around the school campus by the teachers of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram and accompanied by the junior school teachers. Meanwhile sections D, E and F began the tour with a visit to the Sports Complex. The students were shown all the facilities at the Sports Complex such as the swimming pools, the gymnasium  and more. They visited the Mathematics Lab, Robotics Lab and ThinkLab, along with the music basement, junior and senior libraries and the various blocks of the school campus. Students were given refreshments in the OAT. 

The students of class V were excited throughout the tour. They enjoyed the visit immensely and showed keen interest in  joining the new campus in the coming academic session. 

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho 

The Hostel Farewell for the class XII of 2020 was held on 30 January. Both the Girls’ and Boys’ Hostels organised the event. Interactive sessions and games were organised for the students.A skit, soulful songs, mesmerising dances and poetry recitals evoked laughter and feelings of nostalgia in the audience. It was a night filled with tearful goodbyes and blossoming hope for the new beginnings.The Principal and the staff wished the boarders luck and success in all future endeavours.

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.” Keeping this view in mind the class boards of classes VI-VIII were decorated on the topic- ‘Steps to Success.’ With examination lurking at the corner, students are getting prepared for their final examination, the class boards provide motivation and inspiration to move forward and be successful in their honest endeavours. The students have beautifully displayed the steps that must be taken by students to jump to success. The motivational quotes and the images made by them show their keenness and desire to reach the top.

“Let the new adventures begin.” – Unknown

On the 31st of January, 2020, D.P.S. R.K.Puram hosted the farewell ceremony for the Class of 2019-20. This event was to bid adieu to the senior-most students of the school, as they gathered in the school in their marvellous attires ,gorgeous saris and debonair suits and hearts full of nostalgic memories.

The seniors indulged in spirited conversations with the eleventh graders while many captured this day through their lenses, posing in front of an enormous “I LOVE DPS” structure. The brightly arranged affair was further enhanced by angelic voices of the singers who sang some of the most well-known songs on companionship. The grand event concluded with the teachers wishing the twelfth graders the best of luck for their future endeavours.

The showcase for Classes VI-VIII, Work Experience and Art Education, was held in the months of January and February.

The Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal graced the Showcase and commended the students on the good work that they were doing. She also said that though they might be in different sections, programmes such as these inspired and motivated them to come together and work harmoniously.

The Headmistress, Ms. Niva Chhonkar too addressed the students and commended them on their skills. 

The programme was held in the respective Work experience and Art education periods. 

The programme highlighted the activities conducted during the year and provided the students a chance to exhibit the products of their learning and skills. It infused a spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

The showcase was judged on the parameters of Creativity, Presentation, Teamwork, Discipline and Innovative skills. The Headmistress along with the HOD Library and the Class Representative judged the programme.

The students participated in the Showcase and showed great enthusiasm.