“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember.I do and I understand.” – Confucius
A workshop on Competency-Based Teaching (CBT) in English was organised for all the English teachers on 5th March, 2024 in the Audio Visual Hall. Ms. Gayatri Khanna illustrated the use of various aspects of Competency Based Teaching Methods like Art Integrated Activities, connecting the stories with life skills manuals, competency based assessment, use of graphic organisers, use of games and activities in discussing chapters and relevance of forming a real life connect. She herself demonstrated a fun and engaging way in which most of the aspects of competency based teaching can be incorporated. The insights gained from this workshop motivated the teachers to further promote student-centred teaching – learning and assessment practices in order to foster holistic student development.
The assembly of Class VI H and VI I on the topic “I CAN” aimed to showcase the invaluable quality of ‘perseverance’- to never give up in the face of adversities. Assembly began on a positive note with the morning prayer sung by Angel, Anaisha, Vidushi, Meher, Aanchal, Alvina, Anika, Aradhya. Thought for the day was delivered by Krishiv & Avighna. News & current affairs read by Amartya, Ankit, Manvir and Jai. Self composed song was written by Angel & Anaisha and was sung by Prashant, Ryaan, Manvir, Kaira, Naira, Saesha, Shreya, Aradhya, and Aryan conveying the message of self- love & acceptance and to embrace their uniqueness & diversity. Inspirational speeches on Nelson Mandela, Mary Kom, Albert Einstein and Kalpana Chawla were delivered by Akul, Aratrika, Shreya, Amrit & Mirah. A heartfelt self composed poem was recited by Kaira. A fusion dance of Bharatnatyam & Kathak dance was performed by Akshita, Ahana & Divya.
13 FEBRUARY 2024, TUESDAY CLASS VI H & VI I CLASS TEACHERS – MS SURABHI GAUR & MS KAVITA SINGH HEADMISTRESS – DR. ANUBHA GOPAL CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS DIVYA KAPOOR ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (CULTURAL)
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A. A. Milne
To bid the outgoing batch of 2024 a heartfelt farewell, the students and teachers of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram came together on 7 February 2024 to shower them with best wishes for their lives ahead.
It was an afternoon full of jovial acts, sentimental speeches, and emotional goodbyes.
The dance performances were the highlight of the event, with the students of class XI dancing to a peppy array of seven evergreen songs: Gori Gori, Deewangi Deewangi, Vele, Jhoome Jo Pathaan, Girls Like to Swing, Kajra Re, and Zingaat. The dancers mesmerised the outgoing students of class XII with their vivid choreography on classic, foot-tapping numbers. The dances were followed by scintillating melodies sung by the students of the choir.
For the class XII students, the school bags they carried had never felt as heavy as their hearts on that day, but it was the last fleeting look back at the school’s familiar gates that defined that moment as a stepping stone towards their hopes and dreams. The entire school came together to imprint everlasting memories and remind them of their time at school. The school provided them with the much needed reassurance and support that they would become a partner in their lifelong journey as the students would now become alumni of the school.
The event marked the culmination of the first leg of their journey. It was with mixed emotions and teary eyes that we bid farewell to our beloved batch of 2024 and wished them luck in all their future endeavours as they left to embark on a new journey.
“Experience is the teacher of all things.” – Julius Caesar
Competency-based education (CBE) is a method of education and training that gives people the flexibility to learn at a pace that suits them. A session on CBE was conducted by Prof. Ramachandran in the D Block on 11 March 2024 for all Physics and Mathematics Teachers. The Resource Person explained the relevance of understanding knowledge, capacities, values and dispositions in teaching sciences. He illustrated the outcome based approach to teaching science of different stages of school education and the various curricular goals and competencies required at different stages of development. The session was extremely enlightening and informative.
“Exercise is a journey, not a destination. It must be continued for the rest of your life.” – Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
A health and fitness initiative was organised on 8 March 2024 in the Assembly Grounds by Ms Sapna Gupta, Fitness trainer,with the aim of promoting general health awareness and encouraging regular physical activity. The activities comprised of light exercises such as brisk walking, stretching, and light aerobics, designed to accommodate individuals of all fitness levels. Emphasis was placed on the importance of regular exercise for overall well-being, with faculty members actively participating. The event successfully fostered a sense of community and support for health initiatives on campus, highlighting the significance of prioritizing wellness for all faculty members.
“Grooming Is The Art Of Teaching Others How To Perceive You.”
A workshop on Personal Grooming was organised by Dr Vibhinta Verma in the Audio Visual Hall on 7 March 2024. The session focussed on personal grooming, covering dressing and style, makeup and grooming, body language, communication skills, etiquette, and professional soft skills. Attendees learned practical tips to enhance their presentation and effectiveness in various social and professional settings. The Fours As framework— tailoring grooming choices appropriately to one’s roles, goals, and the occasion; presenting oneself attractively to leave a positive impression; reflecting one’s authentic personality values and attitude through grooming; implementing affordable grooming practices easily served as a guiding principle throughout the session.
“Take some time to learn first aid and CPR. It saves lives, and it works.” — Bobby Sherman A workshop on First Aid Training and CPR was organised by Dr. Shilpa Sharma and Dr. Rakesh Garg on 6 March 2024 at the Audio Visual Hall for all teachers. The session focussed on recognizing distress signs like choking and nosebleeds in children, along with administering CPR and providing glucose for mitigation. The session also entailed hands-on CPR training on dummies, ensuring teachers gained confidence in providing effective first aid during emergencies. The workshop concluded with a Q&A session, empowering participants with crucial skills for immediate response in school settings.
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
A few minutes of meditation during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily-in both the body and mind. Keeping this in mind, Dr. Puran Chand conducted a meditation session based on the mindfulness technique to experience self-awareness, greater focus and silence. This session was conducted for all teachers in the Audio Visual Hall on 4th March, 2024. In the end, the resource person also explained remedies for personal health problems to the participants with a lot of patience.
National Science Day was celebrated on 28th February 2024 in school premises as per the instructions from DoE to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian scientist Sir C.V Raman. The Event was planned under the guidance of our Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan. Its objective was to foster scientific attitude and curiosity among students through interactive displays and hands-on experiences. Exhibition showcased a variety of educational material including posters , charts, microscope slides,models,specimens, bones of Human body and practical demonstrations.
Biology Section offered diverse displays on “Upcoming Technologies’ and recent advancements like Edible Vaccines, Designer babies , Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology. Compilation of Newsletters-Bio Bulletin for three months showcased various poems, articles, riddles, illustrations.crosswords and inspired students to engage with research and discoveries. Practical files and projects of Class XI and XII students demonstrated their dedication towards the subject perfectly highlighting the integration of art and science as a subject. Bones of the Human Skeletal system accompanied with informative facts enhanced the interactive nature of the exhibit; fascinating everyone. One section of Biology exhibit provided nutritional significance of specific millets essential for the human body. It emphasized on dietary diversity and sustainable agriculture. A short video on the importance of Millets was shared with the students.Attendees also explored air purifying and medicinal properties of common plants like aloe vera, tulsi and Neem. All the attendees were given badges with “Biology Matters” written on it
Chemistry Section included demonstrations of different types of chemical solutions ; food items with different pH and their effect on the body. It helped the students to develop a deeper understanding of fundamental chemical properties
The Physics Section displayed a wide array of laboratory equipment and apparatuses like Vernier Calipers, Screw Gauge, Simple Pendulum,optical benches with lens & mirror. To demonstrate the phenomenon of Total internal Reflection a glass of water, laser light was used. Optical fibers were used.
All the departments shared an online quiz on the recent advances in the field of Science, Millets & Environmental Challenges & Solutions to test and generate curiosity about science.
Visitors gained insight into various scientific disciplines and greater appreciation for practical application of theoretical knowledge. The National Science Day Exhibition successfully achieved its goal of promoting scientific inquiry and education.The exhibition was arranged by the teachers of Physics, Chemistry & Biology Department Teachers. The overall coordinator of the programme was Ms Niva Chhonkar,HoD Biology.
“Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.” – Stephen Hawking
The National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020 emphasises on the importance of leveraging the advantages of technology while acknowledging its potential risks and dangers. To orient teachers about the same, a workshop on Artificial Intelligence for teachers was conducted by Ms. Bhumi Shah in the Audio Visual Hall on the 26 Feb 2024. The Resource Person explained the use of various AI tools for teachers who were practising the same on their laptops simultaneously. Various AI tools that could accommodate digital project trends, create interactive media and facilitate prompt engineering were discussed in detail in this four hour long session. The session concluded with teachers presenting the timeline/story/concept they made using the tools discussed earlier. It was an extremely enlightening session.
