Commerce and Economics students of Classes XI and XII participated in the Inter-School event ‘CONFLUENCE’ hosted by Rukmini Devi Public School on 24 August 2024.
The details and winners of the events were as follows:
MARK APP Challenge
The participants had to highlight their entrepreneurial spirit, show their creative side, and think of an innovative app. App challenge gave the students a chance to use their ideas to make an app without any coding.
Students of DPS RK Puram Roopansh Baijal and Smera Aggarwal (XII-Q) secured the 4th Position –
Name of event: TURNCOAT- RICOCHET
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Winners: 2nd Position – Pranashu Gupta 12Q
JUDICIOUS SIMULATION
The competition involved two rounds. In Round 1 (online), participants had to submit a 4-minute recorded speech (2 minutes each For and Against a commerce-related topic) in English. The top 15 entries proceeded to Round 2 (offline), where participants prepared for 30 minutes and delivered a similar speech. Judging criteria included smooth transitions, argument validity, structure, and delivery.
Winners: 2nd Position Anishaa Wangkhem 11V Mokshaa Swarup 11T Gauravi Tewani 11U Nirvana Banerjee 11S Aryan Agarwal 11R
Rajveer Basoya of class VIII B participated in the ‘ एकल अभिनय’ INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION organized by FR. AGNEL SCHOOL on 23rd August 2024. He secured the First Position at the competition.
“Celebrations infuse life with passion and purpose. They summon the human spirit.” – Terrence E. Deal
Delhi Public School, East of Kailash, celebrated its 50th year, its Golden Jubilee, on Saturday, 17 August 2024 at Siri Fort Auditorium, with a spectacular mega event. The show marked the school’s history, from its humble beginnings in 1974, to a school known today for its quality education embellished with latest innovations and technology. The Golden Jubilee Celebrations were an opportunity to highlight the school’s glorious past, laurels earned and contributions made by teachers, students and all other staff members. The Celebrations@50 honoured the past, celebrated the present and embraced the future of the institution.
The programme commenced with a heart warming display of faith and love towards the Almighty through the Lighting of the Lamp by the Chief Guest Sri V.K. Shunglu, Chairman, Managing Committee DPS RK Puram and Mrs. Shunglu. Members of the Managing Committee, DPS Society- Mrs. Namita Pradhan, Shri Ravi Vira Gupta, Mr. Rahul Singh, Dr. Mrs. Kiran Datar, Ms. Vrinda Sarup and Justice Vipin Sanghi and Mrs. Sanghi; the Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan; the Vice Principals Mr. Naresh Miglani, Mr. Anil Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar; Headmistress of the host school DPS East of Kailash, Ms. Usha Diptivilasa actively partook in this auspicious beginning. Headmistresses of DPS R.K. Puram, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and Ms. Anubha Gopal, Headmistress of DPS Vasant Vihar, Ms. Vinita Gupta also graced the occasion.
This was followed by an Orchestra ensemble that immersed the audience in a rich and mellifluous symphony. The young musical prodigies enthralled the audience with a rendition of MoFunk by the band Advaita, a composition that lifted the spirits of the performers and the audience alike.
Thereafter, the esteemed guests were felicitated by the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan and Headmistress Ms. Usha Diptivilasa. The eager audience listened with enthusiasm and interest as the Principal addressed them, expressing her gratitude for their overwhelming support throughout the journey. She thanked the Chairman, the Members of the Managing Committee, the Principals of the other branches, Ex Principals and Headmistresses and distinguished Alumni for gracing the occasion and for contributing towards this journey spanning 50 years of excellence in innovative education.
An Invocation dance followed, which, with each graceful movement aimed at inviting divine grace.
The Chairman, Managing Committee DPS RK Puram, Sri V.K. Shunglu, addressed the audience, imparting words of wisdom and underscoring the significance of the institution standing tall and proud as an embodiment of excellence in education.
This was followed by a captivating, short film showcasing glimpses of the Curtain Raiser to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations held in February 2024. The Children’s Carnival, made resplendent with music, dance, games, food stalls, fun and frolic had kickstarted the celebrations. This two day event, inspired and generated excitement for the celebrations in August.
‘Aladdinn Reimagined’ – The story of Aladdin from the iconic 1001 Nights/Arabian Nights, was reimagined with a twist. Music, art, dance, theatre and graphics were intertwined with one another to stage a vibrant, spellbinding, unique, one of its kind production. The gripping tale was brought to life with powerful performances by the young cast.
Marking the end of the Cultural Programme, a celebratory song was sung to honour the Golden Jubilee of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. The song was an energetic showcase of the unrelenting creativity and reinvigorating musical talent of the students.
The evening came to an end with a Vote of Thanks proposed by the Headmistress, Ms Usha Diptivilasa, followed by the rendition of the National Anthem.
The Celebrations@50 was a testament to the magic created by more than 300 students, teachers, resource persons and other well-wishers, under the leadership of the Principal and Headmistress of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash.
The Morning Assembly conducted by XI-V on the 22nd of August, 2024 was based on our Nation’s Independence struggle and aptly titled “At the stroke of midnight.” The class assembly began with a beautiful prayer by Mahi Ramteke, Arahant Singh, Adhiya Bhat, Aarna Dudeja, Anishaa Wangkhem, Hana, Karthik Piyush Athreye, Kavya Jain, Khwairakpam Russel, Lekhika Kanwar, Neelanjana Maggo, Tiya Kalra, Vivaan Pandey, Shanaya Jain, Yaashikka Razdan, Shanaya Jain and Yashica Rathore; Ashtalakshmi Stotram by Rishita Kapur, followed by a skit by Ishaan Agarwal, Gunraj Singh Arora, Shaurya Veer Khurana, Sonakshi Segal and Spreaha Manna which aimed to present the Indian National Independence struggle in an interesting way. The play also incorporated a self-composed poem by Adhiya Bhat, News headlines provided by Parmeshwarya, Adya Bhagat, Aditi Singh, Anishaa Wangkhem and Saarthak Singh Rawat, Thought of the day by Kavya Jain, 2 songs by Mahi Ramteke, Arahant Singh, Adhiya Bhat, Aarna Dudeja, Anishaa Wangkhem, Hana, Kavya Jain, Khwairakpam Russel, Neelanjana Maggo, Tiya Kalra and two dance performances by Aadya Gupta, Jiya Chaudhary, Shruti Nandni, Vaanya Jain, Yaashikka Razdan, and Yashica Rathore to take the audience on a journey through the past and present. The students participated in the assembly in an enthusiastic and passionate fashion.
Digital presentation and E-invite was made by Thavanesh Rao. The Comperes were Bhavini Gaur, Samriddhi Dhankhar, Yashica Rathore and Parmeshwarya Adya Bhagat. Cards, Folders and Board were created by Neelanjana Maggo, Samriddhi Dhankhar, Bhavini Gaur, Yaashikka Razdan, Aadya Gupta, Aditi Singh, Hana, Aarna Dudeja, Tiya Kalra and Aanya Arora.
22 AUGUST 2024, THURSDAY CLASS XI V CLASS TEACHER – MS SWATI VERMA VICE PRINCIPAL – MR ANIL KUMAR KATHURIA CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS ABHA CHONA ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
DPS Dwarka organized Spectrum-Mélange on 17 August 2024, featuring the event ARTHRAJ for classes XI and XII. Each school could send a team of three students, with the event scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ARTHRAJ was a case study analysis competition that tested participants’ economic acumen and critical thinking. Registered participants received a case study with problem statements on the spot, and further guidelines were provided along with the case study. Judging was based on the relevance of solutions, logical reasoning, application of economic knowledge, and general aptitude.
In the SURPRISE EVENT , participants were tested on basic knowledge of business related topics.
In VENTURE REBIRTH , Participants analyzed a failed startup, identified the reasons for its failure, and proposed strategies to revive it.
Winners:
Surprise Event : First Position Arnav Gupta XII R Abhimanyu Shetty XII R
Venture Rebirth First Position Nandini Vaish XII Q Chirag Malhotra XII Q
“Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh, or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian.” – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram celebrated the 78th Independence Day on 15 August 2024.
The event commenced with the unfurling of the National flag by the Principal , Ms. Padma Srinivasan, which was followed by the national anthem. After a few hearty cheers of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Jai Hind’, a beautiful song was presented by two students of the Performing Arts Society that spoke of the beauty of sacrifice and instilled the audience with pride and respect for the nation.
This was followed by an address by the Principal , Ms. Padma Srinivasan, who highlighted the importance of national unity and looking beyond the various aspects that divide Indian society. She talked about the significance of equality among people and the value of sacrifice. She spoke of the great freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the people and that we must uphold their legacy and do our utmost to contribute to our nation’s rise. She concluded by providing the students with valuable advice to dedicate themselves to their studies and make our country proud.
The Vice Principal , Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, elaborated further on the principal’s concluding thoughts and spoke about the value of the contributions all of us make at an individual level for the progress of the nation. He inspired the students to put in their best efforts in their academics and uphold the core values of the country. As we celebrate the triumph of freedom, equality, and justice, let us uphold all the virtues embodied by the Tricolour and dedicate ourselves to making our country proud.
Delhi Public School R.K Puram, East of Kailash and Vasant Vihar will remain closed on the following days : – Thursday, 15th August, 2024 on account of Independence Day – Monday, 19th August, 2024 on account of Raksha Bandhan
TOPIC: “HERITAGE OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS: PRESERVING OUR LIBERTY”
“We gain freedom when we have paid the full price.”
With the ‘Independence Day’ theme in mind, the Class Assembly of IX I and IX J began with a heartfelt morning prayer ‘Ye Mat Kaho Khuda Se’. The morning prayer was performed by Saisha, Naintara, Taneesha, Mrinal, Aliya, Guneet, Aura, Alisha, Arnav, Ashi, Sasha, Saisha, Khushi, Suhani, Gauri, Kiara, Ayush, Aahana, Animikha, Geet, Devraj, Taksheel, Trividh and Ayush, Khadija, Mahikaa and Mananya. This was followed by the Shiv Tandav; dance form – Kathak, performed by Aarna, Arusha, Aakriti and Himanshi. Aarav Vijan and Sarvesh introduced the topic: Heritage of Freedom Fighters: Preserving our Liberty. Koel and Saisha shared their thoughts for the day. News headlines were presented by Aarav Goel, Aishani, Mahika and Mananya followed by a self-composed poetry recited by Aura Bose reflecting the dynamic journey of Independence.
Thereafter, an enthralling skit depicting the Pre Independence struggles and post independence achievements was presented by Zarah, Shaurya, Govind, Ruhaan, Misha, Hridhan, Savya, Rafan, Mudit, Anshuman, Arnav, Adit, Meisha, Bhavya, Achintya, Jistina, Jayati,Suramya and Sampann, Rayyan. A fusion of Western and Indian instrumental music was performed on the theme by Kshitij, Pranad, Aaira, Ridhima, Aarav, Hriman, Anika, Devaang, Krishna and Vihaan. A Hindi group song was sung followed by skit by Saisha, Naintara, Anika, Shikha, Taneesha, Ashi, Sasha, Saisha, Khushi, Suhani, Gauri, Kiara, Aahana, Animikha and Geet, Khadija, Mahikaa, Mananya. Post that there was a soulful dance performance performed by Ritika, Shruti, Ranjana, Arohi, Vanshika and Manha followed by skit. A hindi poem was presented by Reyaa and Samaira.
The comperes of the programme were Akshara, Ayush, Aarav Vijan and Sarvesh. A model depicting a lady swinging and wavering the Indian flag was prepared by Samaira and Reyaa Modi. Another model showcasing the peacock with tricolour was made by Shikha and Anshuman. The Digital presentation was made and presented by Govind, Kshitij, Krishna, Naitik, Saranya and Aarav. The soft board, dove badges, folders were prepared by Shikha, Adit, Anshuman, Alisha, Aarna, Aaira, Aliya, Aura, Reyaa, Samaira, Mahikaa, Manha, Manaya, Jistina, Suramya, Aakriti, Khushi, Suhani, Bhavya, Saisha, and Sasha. The vote of thanks was delivered by the class teachers of 9I and 9J.
The assembly was an initiative to spread awareness about the importance of Independence, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters who fought tirelessly for the country’s independence and to embrace its spirit, cherishing the values of togetherness, gratitude and a sense of belonging that it imparts in our society.
14 AUGUST 2024, WEDNESDAY CLASSES IX I AND IX J CLASS TEACHERS – MS RITIKA DABAS & MS AMITA VOHRA HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS PAYAL SACHDEVA ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
“Colour is the place where our brain and the universe meet”
Humanities Fest 2024 was hosted by Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram on the theme: “All Colours Are Beautiful” on 10 August 2024 by the Departments of History, Political Science, Geography, Legal Studies, Sociology and Psychology. The various competitions which were a part of this event encouraged students to display their vibrant talents and expressions through a diverse range of mediums ranging from dance,drama,art and oratory .The fest aimed at providing students with a platform where they could enjoy the thrill of competition with a great learning experience. It helped the students by broadening their horizon in various disciplines of Humanities and also in developing an interdisciplinary approach.
The theme for the Fest this year was ‘All Colours are Beautiful’. It signified the diverse ways in which students can express themselves on a variety of issues, through the multifarious on-site and off-site activities such as Dance-Drama, Moot Court, Turn-Coat debate, Ads Act, Caricature /Cartoon making, Storytelling, Nukkad Natak, Photography and Movie – Making.
The events included in the fest were:
Nritya Lahari-Dance Drama
Nritya Lahari was a dance competition that explored the correlation between movements and emotions. It tested the ability of the participants to express, emote and represent the given theme, portraying their perspective through the medium of dance.The theme was ‘Har Sikke ke do Pehlu’.The judges, Ms. Anuba Arora and Ms. Jyotsna Ram evaluated the performances based on the depiction of the theme, choreography, originality/creativity, synchronisation and overall presentation
Legal Labyrinth- The Moot Court Simulation
The participants of this competition were given a fictional problem accompanied by relevant information. The event included participants from 14 schools. Each team consisted of a researcher along with a petitioner or respondent. The event provided a valuable opportunity to students to hone their legal and vocal advocacy skills by arguing on a matter of law. The teams were judged on the basis of their understanding and application of facts, written submissions, the presentation of issues and their advocacy ability. The judges for this event were Advocates Vivek Narayan Sharma and Ishita Kohli.
The Devil’s Advocate: A Turncoat Debate
‘Turncoat’ is a form of debate where the speaker flips sides and debates against himself. The speaker starts by taking a stance on the topic and switches sides after a specific duration of time or by taps. The event included five topics, ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Oscillating AQI levels. The judges for this event were Mr. Avichal Bhatnagar and Ms. Sugandha Bhandhari who judged the students’ performance on the basis of Relevance to the theme, quality of content & arguments, logical coherence and clarity of thought, oratory skills, diction and voice modulation, convincing perspective and effectiveness, spontaneity in switching their stance
Antarnaad-Nukkad Natak Presentation
Antarnaad gave students a unique opportunity to creatively present important environmental and social issues related to the theme ‘Water Conservation’through satire, comedy, sarcasm and pun in their act. Every act was beautifully prepared and captivating. After the completion, the judges, Ms. Kaumudi Sharma gave the students constructive feedback on their performances and Ms. Saanvri Kapoor gave a brief demonstration engaging the students. The judgement criteria for this event was clarity of content, expression of emotions, social message, originality & creativity, overall impact of the performance.
Kathākāritā-Storytelling competition
Storytelling is an ancient and valuable art form of human expression. The storyteller & the listener form a bond in which one’s own experiences, beliefs, & understandings come to the fore to create a compelling experience. It is the art of using language, vocalisation & gesture to influence, inspire, & engage the audience. Students from classes VI-VIII participated in this competition. The participants were allowed to choose any one story from Indian heritage like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Panchatantra, the Jatakas tales or from any other Indian literary source. The judges for the event were Ms. Kaumudi Sharma and Ms.Fatima Kirmani. The participants were judged on the basis of poise and stage presence with facial expressions, delivery-voice projection and enunciation as well as the moral of the story.
Insight-Social Advertisement Act
The competition required the participants to enact an advertisement on any social issue in a unique way. They were judged on the type of issue, the message conveyed, creativity, originality, presentation, coordination and overall appeal of the advertisement. The participating teams highlighted societal problems and a way to progress ahead through creative and eye-opening enactment. The judges for this event Mr. Anil Kumar Saxena and Dr. T. Sangameshwar Rao were impressed by the performances and gave detailed feedback to students for further improvisation.
Visual Wit-Caricature/ Cartoon making
Visual Wit was a caricature/cartoon making competition that aimed to engage students in exploring and expressing their perspectives on significant national and international events through artistic creativity. This competition encouraged students to think critically about current affairs, historical events, leaders and policies, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of social, political, and cultural issues. It gave students an excellent opportunity to hone their ability, to artistically use wit and wisdom. The event was judged by Mr. Anil Kumar Saxena and Dr. T. Sangameshwar Rao. The judgement criteria included creativity, originality, Message Conveyed,
visual communication and Overall appeal.
Glass eye- Photography competition
This competition was about voicing opinions and perspectives on the topic through the medium of photography. The activity encouraged the children to capture some of the moments of everyday life that aren’t easily visible but can be captured through a photographer’s lens. The theme was ‘The Earth We Share’. The students were judged on the basis of relevance to the theme, visual & aesthetic appeal & uniqueness. The judges for this competition were Ms.Tushita Roy & Mr. Arjun Bhagat.
Showreel-Movie Making competition
The idea behind this movie making event was to provide an opportunity to the participants to interpret and analyse the theme, ‘Humanity v/s Technology’ and present it in the form of a movie. The participants had to make use of their artistic vision and creative skills to present the movie in a way that would make the audience introspect. The judgement criteria was originality, creativity, performance, cinematography and relevance to the theme. The judges for this event were Ms.Saanvri Kapoor and Mr. Dushyant Kumar.
The Valedictory Ceremony began with an address by the Vice Principal, Mr. Anil Kathuria. He emphasised upon the importance of teamwork and sharing ideas. He motivated the students to always stay curious and learn even from failures. He stated that Humanities, in particular, is an important stream, because it stretches one’s imagination and challenges one’s mind to become more responsive and critical. He also congratulated the participating schools for their enthusiastic display of talents.
This was followed by winning performances of dance drama and stage plays . The winning photographs as well as the winning short movie were also showcased.
Next, the much anticipated results were declared, with the overall winners trophy going to Delhi Public School R.K.Puram who, being the host school, passed it onto Delhi Public School Faridabad.
RESULTS
Overall Winners
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram
Delhi Public School Faridabad
Nritya Lahari-Dance Drama
First Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramCambridge Foundation School
Second Position
Rukmini Devi Public School
Third Position
Delhi Public School, Noida
Legal Labyrinth-The Moot Court Simulation
First Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramDelhi Public School, Mathura Road
Second Position
Mount Abu Public School
Third Position
Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
The Devil’s Advocate- Turncoat Debate
First Position
Delhi Public School, Rohini
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Greater Faridabad
Third Position
The Mother’s International
Antarnaad- Nukkad Natak Presentation
First Position
Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
Second Position
Cambridge Foundation School
Third Position
Delhi Public School, R.K.PuramRukmini Devi Public School
Kathākāritā- Story Telling Competition
First Position
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
Second Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramDelhi Public School, Faridabad
Third Position
The Mother’s International School
Insight- Social Advertisement Act
First Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramDelhi Public School,Greater Faridabad
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Faridabad
Third Position
Cambridge School, Indirapuram
Visual Wit-Caricature/Cartoon Making
First Position
Delhi Public School, Greater Faridabad
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
Third Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramRukmini Devi Public SChool
Glass eye-Photography Competition
First Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramThe Indian School
Second Position
Tagore International School, EOK
Third Position
Rosary Senior Secondary School
Showreel- Movie Making Competition
First Position
The Indian School
Second Position
Delhi Public School, Faridabad
Third Position
Delhi Public School, R.K. PuramTagore International School, EOK
