Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted a CBSE Capacity Building Workshop on the theme “Educating Parents about Education” on Saturday, 13 December 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The workshop was conducted in the Seminar Room, Blossom Block and witnessed active participation from teachers of the Chemistry Department, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, German and Spanish departments, along with the members of the Performing Arts Department.

The workshop aimed at empowering teachers with strategies to engage parents as informed partners in the educational journey of students, in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The sessions were conducted by two eminent resource persons. Dr. Mudita Yada , from the Inclusive Education Department, Delhi, an Educational Counsellor and Special Educator, drew upon her extensive experience of working with children and young people facing learning and participation challenges, offering practical and empathetic solutions. The second resource person, Dr. Shakuntala Rathore, PGT Economics and Ph.D., enriched the sessions with her invaluable insights. In appreciation of their valuable contributions and engaging sessions, the resource persons were felicitated by the Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar.

The workshop commenced with an Introduction, setting the context for the evolving role of parents in contemporary education. It was followed by Module 1 focusing on Paradigm Shift in Education highlighted changes in teaching–learning processes, learner-centric education, and the growing emphasis on holistic development.

Module 2 underlined Assessment Reforms focused on competency-based assessment, formative evaluation, and the shift away from rote learning, enabling teachers to better communicate assessment changes to parents. Module 3 titled,  Know Your Child, sensitised teachers to the emotional, social, and cognitive needs of learners, underlining the importance of empathy and understanding in parent–teacher collaboration.

The workshop concluded with Module 4 focusing on Career Counselling and Career Opportunities, which provided insights into emerging career paths, informed decision-making, and the role of parents in guiding students without imposing undue pressure.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks and a group photograph of all the participants, the resource persons and the Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar.

The workshop proved to be highly interactive and enriching, equipping teachers with practical tools and perspectives to strengthen parent engagement. It reaffirmed DPS R.K. Puram’s commitment to continuous professional development and to fostering a supportive, informed, and inclusive educational ecosystem. 

The Research Club organized an insightful Guest Speaker Programme on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the seminar room from 5th to 7th periods. The programme began with the Principal Mr. Anil Kumar welcoming the guest Dr. H. K. Dangi and highlighting the importance of research-oriented initiatives in nurturing academic curiosity among students in his address.

The session featured Dr. H. K. Dangi, a distinguished professor from the Delhi School of Economics, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Dangi began the session by introducing the fundamental concepts of research. To make the ideas more accessible and engaging, he presented a series of illustrative videos that highlighted the basics of research methodology, the importance of critical thinking, and the practical application of research in various fields. These multimedia examples helped the audience grasp complex ideas in a simple and relatable manner.

An interactive session followed, where the student body of the Research Club actively participated by asking questions and discussing research-related challenges. Dr. Dangi provided valuable insights, clarified doubts, and encouraged students to adopt a systematic and curious approach towards research.

The audience consisted exclusively of Research Club members, who benefited greatly from the session. The program was highly appreciated for its informative content and engaging format. Overall, the guest lecture contributed significantly to enhancing research awareness and motivating the students.

The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by the Vice Principal               Ms. Rashmi Malhotra. She expressed her gratitude towards Dr. Dangi for sharing his expertise and enriching the students’ understanding of research. She also appreciated the efforts of the Research Club for organizing such a meaningful and educational event, and encouraged students to continue exploring and engaging with research-oriented activities.

The Research Club organized an insightful Guest Speaker Programme on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the seminar room from 5th to 7th periods. The programme began with the Principal Mr. Anil Kumar welcoming the guest Dr. H. K. Dangi and highlighting the importance of research-oriented initiatives in nurturing academic curiosity among students in his address.

The session featured Dr. H. K. Dangi, a distinguished professor from the Delhi School of Economics, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Dangi began the session by introducing the fundamental concepts of research. To make the ideas more accessible and engaging, he presented a series of illustrative videos that highlighted the basics of research methodology, the importance of critical thinking, and the practical application of research in various fields. These multimedia examples helped the audience grasp complex ideas in a simple and relatable manner.

An interactive session followed, where the student body of the Research Club actively participated by asking questions and discussing research-related challenges. Dr. Dangi provided valuable insights, clarified doubts, and encouraged students to adopt a systematic and curious approach towards research.

The audience consisted exclusively of Research Club members, who benefited greatly from the session. The program was highly appreciated for its informative content and engaging format. Overall, the guest lecture contributed significantly to enhancing research awareness and motivating the students.

The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by the Vice Principal               Ms. Rashmi Malhotra. She expressed her gratitude towards Dr. Dangi for sharing his expertise and enriching the students’ understanding of research. She also appreciated the efforts of the Research Club for organizing such a meaningful and educational event, and encouraged students to continue exploring and engaging with research-oriented activities.

An awareness session on the “Importance of Health, Good Hygiene and Sleep” was conducted in  DPS RK Puram on December 2, 2025, by Dr Pratima Verma. She is a highly renowned, experienced and passionate physician with over 32 years in medical practice. She specialises in the prevention and reversal of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and obesity and currently practices at Apollo Hospital. The students of Class VI attended the session as the audience and actively listened to the valuable information shared on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing illness through good habits.

Dr Verma explained how regular physical activity, proper hygiene, and sufficient sleep contribute to children’s overall growth and development. The session was highly interactive, with students eagerly asking questions and sharing their everyday routines.

Towards the end of the session, an engaging quiz based on the discussed topics was conducted to assess the students’ understanding. Students participated with full enthusiasm, showcasing excellent participation and interest. Winners were awarded prizes, which motivated and encouraged all students to continue practising healthy habits in their daily lives.

The session concluded on a positive note, leaving the students inspired to adopt a healthier lifestyle and spread awareness among their peers and family members. This programme was organised by Ms Rabia Sharma under the guidance of HOD Biology, Ms Niva Chhonkar.

The Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi, organises Science Exhibition and other science activities like Science Quiz, Science-Based Poster, Science-toon, along with Science Seminar every year for inculcating scientific temperament and popularisation of science among its students.

This year, the following students won the prizes:

DPS R.K. Puram welcomed ambassadors from Project YES – Youth for Environmental Stewardship, an initiative  launched by the Wellspur Foundation and  being implemented by Chintan, an environmental research and action group. The program aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to advocate for the well being of the planet. It works on a three-pillar approach: creating awareness, building advocacy, and taking meaningful action.

The session organized on December 4’ 2025 was conducted  by Dr Dushyant Kumar, a field biologist. Mr. Avijit Sharma and Ms. Mehak Arora assisted the presentation. Together they guided the audience through a thought-provoking workshop. Dr. Dushyant Kumar threw light on the changing face of Delhi NCRs flora and fauna over the years. He spoke about the impact of loss of biodiversity upon climate, the water cycle, rainfall, ground water levels , soil erosion, landslides etc. Using impactful visuals , relatable examples and a documentary he illustrated the chain reaction that unfolds due to the loss of biodiversity.

He threw light on some common substances used at home and the plants that they were derived from e.g. gum /gond is derived from the Babool tree, the Jamun tree has its uses in treating diabetes etc.He also spoke about the restorative measures that are being carried out, various biodiversity parks that have been made and how they are bringing back the birds and animals that had started dwindling in numbers.He provoked  the  students to reflect on the environmental cost of their daily choices and ponder over the effects of loss of flora and fauna . He asked the students  to dwell on the solutions to the catastrophic, man made decisions that are detrimental to the environment, solutions that are feasible, practical and can be implemented.

The interactive nature of the session kept students engaged. Discussions, queries  and real-life case studies encouraged students to think critically. The session was organized and coordinated by Ms. Niva Chhonkar (HOD), Ms. Reema Khosla and Ms. Kajal Sethi of the Department of Biology.