Amity International School, Saket, organised the Sanskrit Olympiad on 29th January, 2025. Our student, Bhavya Agarwal (Class IX-H), made the school proud by securing first place in this prestigious competition. Students of classes IX and X across 25 schools of Delhi and NCR participated in this olympiad.
The felicitation ceremony was held during the Sanskrit Diwas programme at Amity International School, Saket, on Tuesday, 12th August 2025. On this occasion, Bhavya Aggarwal was honoured with a Certificate of Merit and a trophy in recognition of her outstanding achievement.
The Indian School, Josip Broz Tito Marg, organised the Inter-School Sanskrit Competitions — Patrabhinaya Pratiyogita (Classes VI–VII) and Sahityakaar Parichaya Pratiyogita (Classes VIII–X) on Thursday, 7th August 2025.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 20 schools across the city. Our students, Pehal Goel (Class VII-B) and Priyanshi Sharma (Class IX-O), brought laurels to the school by securing second position in Patrabhinaya Pratiyogita and Sahityakaar Parichaya Pratiyogita, respectively.
In recognition of their achievement, both students were awarded a cheque of ₹3000 each, along with a certificate of merit.
The 19th Sadhu Vaswani Inter-School Biotechnology Meet was held on August 19, 2025, for Biotechnology and Biology students of Classes XI and XII, celebrating curiosity, innovation, and scientific inquiry. Participants presented project-based studies on themes such as microbial/plant/animal cell culturing, protein and nucleic acid isolation, and the effects of environmental factors on growth. Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, secured the Second Prize, with certificates and book coupons awarded to each participant. The team of Ashvika Chaudhary and Kavin Chaudhary (XI-V) and Vagisha Swasti (XI-C) showcased their project on culturing Bacillus subtilis using kitchen waste to synthesise PHA, a biodegradable plastic, under the mentorship of Ms. Niva Chhonkar, HoD Biology.
Eight teams comprising sixteen students from DPS R.K. Puram participated in COMECO FIESTA 2025, the annual commerce festival hosted by Ramjas School, R.K. Puram, on Saturday, 26 July 2025. The event offered a platform for young minds to demonstrate their entrepreneurial flair, creativity, and theatrical talent. Competing across diverse categories, the students showcased exceptional business acumen, innovation, and teamwork. With their remarkable performances, the DPS R.K. Puram contingent secured top positions and earned wide appreciation, bringing laurels to the school and reaffirming its tradition of excellence in both academic and co-curricular pursuits.
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, hosted its Annual Inter-School debating competition, Outspoken, on 23rd August 2025 and 3rd September 2025. The event was organized by DEBSOC, the English Debating Society of DPS R.K. PURAM. The event saw enthusiastic participation by students from 17 schools across Delhi NCR. The preliminary round took place on 23 August 2025, while the quarters, semi-finals, and finals took place on 3 September 2025. The top eight schools with the maximum cumulative points under the Conventional and Turncoat categories advanced to the elimination round.
The debates on both days were adjudicated by a prestigious panel of judges from Pratarka Education, an educational organisation that trains students in academic and extra-academic curricula. The panel included Mr. Aayush Bermola, Mr. Vishesh Alpuria, Mr. Kshitij Mangal, Mr. M. Navakanth, Ms. Manasvi Pradhan, Mr. Samarth Chopra, Mr. Anshuman Mishra, Ms. Deeksha Chakraborty, and Ms. Smriti Anand.
The preliminary rounds followed the Conventional and Turncoat Debating formats, while the later rounds were conducted in the Asian Parliamentary Debate (APD) style. All formats assessed speakers based on manner, matter, and method, with the weightage varying by format.
In the Conventional format, motions were announced in advance. The Turncoat format featured motions released 3 minutes prior, requiring participants to speak for both Proposition and Opposition for one minute each. In APD, the motions were given 30 minutes before the debate, and stances were decided by a coin toss. The debate consisted of six main speeches (6 minutes each) and two reply speeches (4 minutes each).
All the debates saw neck-to-neck competition between teams. All participants gave exemplary performances and showcased their amazing debating skills on the given issues. The participants were made to debate on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the Glorification of Non-Conformity, Government Rent Support vs government-provided housing, to the domination of Western outlook in Global South narratives.
The schools that qualified for the second day were DPS RK Puram, Bluebells International School, DPS Mathura Road, Mother’s International School, DPS Vasant Kunj, DPS Rohini, Mayoor School, Noida, and DPS Noida. DPS RK Puram and Bluebells International School clashed in the grand finale – in a memorable debate.
The event came to a close with an address by the esteemed Principal, Shri Anil Kumar. He emphasised the importance of staying up to date with the happenings in our dynamic world. The halls resounded with applause as the winners were then announced and awarded.
The day came to a close on a patriotic note, with a rendition of the National Anthem.
“The stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts, but is also the return of art to life.” – Oscar Wilde
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram’s Expressions Theatre Club hosted its Annual Theatre Festival- Theatron- Thirst for Theatre on 23 August 2025. A true celebration of creativity and performance, the festival brought together 50 schools from Delhi NCR and across India.
There were 12 distinctive events judged by eminent jury members, which allowed participants the opportunity to showcase their artistic brilliance in the fields of acting, script writing, music, dance, direction and stagecraft.
The humongous footfall of 1,500 theatre enthusiasts included jury members, participants from schools across India, and members of the Expressions Theatre Club. They witnessed passionate, innovative student performances filled with emotion. The students did everything from monologues to ensemble plays, and in the process left the audience completely spellbound.
The various competitions included in the event were:
NUKKAD KI GOONJ (Street Play)
Nukkad Natak or Street Play gave the participants an opportunity to highlight relevant social issues while engaging the audience with their compelling presentations. The groups were assessed on criteria including content, creativity, topic interpretation, jingles, dialogue delivery, and expressions by Mr. Vipul Kalra and Ms. Palak Bhutani.
STAGE-A-THON (Stage Play)
Stage plays blended the simple appeal of stagecraft with the engaging atmosphere of drama.Each participating team of 4–5 performers was tasked with preparing an original 5-minute stage play based on themes provided. The event was judged by Mr. Sanjeev Johri and Mr. Shukhangshu Chatterjee.
ADS ACT (Advertisement Enactment)
The Ads Act event brought the art of dramatised advertising to life. Participants created amusing and innovative advertisements for quirky topics such as a teleport telephone or a reminder remote. Their creativity and presentation were assessed by Mr. Tarun Kohli and Mr. Varun Sud.
Paying tribute to the Bard of Avon, this event celebrated Shakespeare’s lasting legacy. Participants prepared 2 to 3-minute monologues or soliloquies from chosen works, stepping into the roles of iconic characters. Ms. Lakshmi Subramanian and Ms. Dolly Kapoor judged the delivery, diction, costumes, and overall performance.
Play-o-Poem
Blending verse with performance, participants brought poems to life, choosing any one of the virtues or vices as their theme, like pride, envy, sloth, humility, diligence and charity. Their acts highlighted both emotion and creativity. The event was judged by Ms. Niti Phool and Ms. Nayna Sagar.
Lights, Camera, Action!
This online short-film contest gave teams of 4–5 a chance to try their hand at real cinematography. Each entry was based on idioms/themes such as “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” or “Echoes don’t build walls, voices do”, and was judged by Ms.Bidisha Roy Das and Mr. Ujjawal Bhardwaj.
Mime Act
With painted faces, expressive gestures, and dramatic silence, participants conveyed their feelings through topics like” The Burden of Expectations” or “Mind versus Heart”. The participants, using their acting skills, costumes and body language, portrayed the genres of tragedy, horror, action thriller, comedy and mystery. The panel included Ms. Shikha Arya and Mr. Ujjawal Bhardwaj.
Stand-Up Comedy
A three-minute event, this act was truly an enriching experience that brought a breath of fresh air to the festival. It reached out to the audience, with relatability being the essence of its success, complemented by humour. Participants credibly showcased their wit and ability to find the funny side of otherwise dire situations. Humour met meaning as contestants delivered witty, bilingual takes on everyday topics. Their timing and creativity were evaluated by Ms. Bidisha Roy Das and Mr. Kuldeep Khanna.
Dance Drama
This was a spellbinding combination of dance and drama, and one that marked the loveliness of storytelling with rhythm and movement. Contestants used the stage as a canvas of feeling, dancing to themes such as Silent Voices and Mirrored Memories. Coordination, creativity, and artistry of the performers were considered while judging them. The judges were Ms. Soumya Sud and Ms. Annu Rawal.
Res Ipsa Loquitur (Courtroom Drama)
In this courtroom drama event, participants had to bring the courtroom to life in an English, Hindi, or bilingual performance lasting 6–7 minutes. Their intensity, dialogue delivery, and character portrayal were the judging criteria. It was judged by Mr. Rahul Beruar and Ms. Jyotika Singhal.
Bolt from the Blue
A surprise act, Bolt from the Blue was a 2-minute rush of creativity and spontaneity. Participants had to think on their feet and deliver an impactful performance. The panel for this event included Mr. Himanshu Mam and Ms. Preet Kaur.
Mimicry
Participants showcased their talent for imitation in a fun-filled 2–3 minute act, taking on famous personalities or public figures with flair and humour. Their expressions, timing, and creativity were the judging factors for this event. It was judged by Ms. Akriti Sethi and Mr. Hardik Mudgal
The Valedictory ceremony commenced with a mesmerising Ganesh Vandana, followed by a cultural performance and a band performance.
The Principal addressed the audience by saying, “With such power-packed performance on-stage and in the competition, it makes me believe that the show must go on. The best form of expression is theatre, as it is live. What you perform is a celebration of knowledge, skill, and teamwork. Winning is secondary, but participation is a very beautiful and important part.”
The Chief Guest, Mr. Gurpal Singh, addressed the students, stating, “Every generation is smarter than the older one. ”He said that emphasis on extracurricular activities goes a long way. We should learn to be independent, learn from nature and make an active effort to know our native languages. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Rahul Mittra, who encouraged the students to live in the moment and allow their futures to be shaped by their passions.
The prizes were presented by the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, along with the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Gurpal Singh, the Guest of Honour, Mr. Rahul Mittra and the Vice Principals, Mr. Anil Kumar and Mr. Mukesh Kumar. The Teacher-in-Charge, Ms. Sanya Taneja, proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the head of the institution, jury members, members of Expressions Theatre Club and all the participating schools for their enthusiastic involvement and contribution to the success of the event. The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note with the rendition of the National Anthem.
TOPIC: “THE PARAMPARA OF STORYTELLING: PASSING WISDOM THROUGH GENERATIONS, LESSONS FROM THE PAST”
THE PUPPET
The combined assembly by Classes VII-C and VII-D, under the guidance of their class teachers, Ms. Roopam Maheshwari and Ms Himani Nischal, showcased puppetry, a very famous art form practised by many.
The assembly commenced with a soulful prayer, led by Abhiraj Kumar, Abhishek Chauhan, Abhishek Kumar, Lav Kushwah, Chhand Kumar, Rupam Kumari, Sonam Pandey, Kartik, Parush, Savita Kumari Thakur, Taniya Singh, Anshika, Aryan, Devansh, Dripti, Harsh Kumar, Harshaan Tokas, Naitik Maan, Nuzhat Fatima, Sahil, Saveer Verma, Siddika Khatoon, Sidharth Sejwal, Tanveer Samkriya and Utsav Kumar, setting a serene tone for the event. This was followed by a compelling skit, which was performed by Agastya Gera, Sankriti Mishra, Adiva Dua, Paarth Gaurav Gupta, Areen Nagrath, Kapil Nehchal Ahluwalia, Parthavi Garg, Ranveer Kalra and Rishita Shankar, creatively depicting the encounter of a little girl to a personified puppet in her grandfather’s attic.
The audience was taken into the world of puppets through a beautiful Kathputli dance performed by Manvi Yadav, Anamika, Rudrakshi Kaushal, Aarna Gupta, Myrah Vaishnav and Shagun Rana, blending tradition with artistic expression. The girl then takes the puppets to school, and a performance takes place as a part of class presentations. As a part of the same presentations, an inspiring thought for the day was shared by Srishti Mookerjee, Tanvi Sree Motipalli, Reyansh Sharma and Kavin Agnihotri in four different languages. Rishika Saggar, N. Akshay Kumar, Ahana Gureja, Mohd. Ibrahim Shah presented the news headlines, keeping everyone informed.
A melodious performance by the Western Choir, featuring Sambhav Marwah, Shivaan Jain, Arjun Gupta, Ayati Vatts, Aniket Singh, Meher Dugal Anand, Rahini Prasad, Utkarsh Atulya, Guransh Singh Khurana, Vikrant Singh Rana, Arohi Gogia, Gourisha Kaur Saini, Paridhi Gandhi, Arman Arora, Arush Aggarwal, Deepika Dandapat, Devishi Chowdhary, Pranav Madan, Svaraj Tokas, Trijal Kashyap and Vivvaan Gupta, enriched the assembly with its harmony. The seamless flow of the event was maintained by skilled comperes—Aniket Singh, Arohi Gogia, Rayana Gupta, Shaurya Sabharwal, Syra Aggarwal, Yuvraj Chawla and Lavitt Goenka—who kept the audience engaged.
The creative talents of Rishika Saggar, Arohi Gogia, Syra Aggarwal and Rishita Shankar , Aradhya were reflected in the beautifully designed invitation cards and folders. Shoubhit Ash, Amaira Khurana, Utkarsh Atulya and Vairaj Bhatia also enhanced the event by preparing and presenting a creative presentation that added beauty to the stage at all times. With the dedicated efforts of the students from both the classes and the guidance of their class teachers, the assembly was a well-coordinated and vibrant celebration of puppetry, bringing to light the Parampara of puppetry, which has always been a legacy of DPS RK PURAM.
21 AUGUST 2025, THURSDAY CLASSES VII C AND VII D CLASS TEACHERS – MS ROOPAM MAHESHWARI AND MS HIMANI NISCHAL HEADMISTRESS- DR. ANUBHA GOPAL CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. MAHIMA GOEL & MS. BHUMIKA SINGH ACTIVITY IN CHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR & MS. BHARTI SHUKLA
REVISED DATE SHEET – HALF YEARLY/ MID-TERM EXAMINATION/ PERIODIC ASSESSMENT- SEPTEMBER 2025
During the exam days buses will ply at the usual time in the morning and leave from school at 11:05 am after the exam. (From 15th September 2025 to 29th September 2025)
Reporting Time: 07:10 am; Exam Timings: 07:30 am – 10:45 am; Reading Time: 07:30 am – 08:00 am; Writing Time: 07:45 am –10:45 am
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At Bizeco 2025, an interschool sustainability and entrepreneurship event hosted by Delhi Public School, Rohini, the talented students Parika Talwar (XII P), Ananya Mathur (XII P) and Priyanshi Sajwan (XI Q) from DPS RK Puram under the guidance of Ms. Priya Obhrai, secured Third Position in the highly competitive Investor’s Pitch competition. It was held in an effort to revive the declining arts and crafts industry. The students sent by the Business Excellence Society named their project – “TheCoconut Shell Watch”, showcasing an innovative approach to upcycling agro-waste—transforming discarded coconut shells into a sustainable, functional, and biodegradable timepiece. This achievement stands as a testament to the creativity, environmental consciousness, and entrepreneurial spirit among students of DPS R.K. Puram.
TOPIC: “IF DPS WALLS COULD TALK: DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE SCHOOL ‘SPEAK’ ABOUT THEIR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE”
The morning assembly of DPS R.K. Puram was conducted by classes VIIIJ and VIII I on 19th August 2025. The theme of the assembly was “If DPS Walls Could Talk.” The programme began with a soulful morning prayer presented by **Aryan, Amrit, Devansh, Devarsh, Gaurish, Himanshi, Kabir, Prakriti, Prashant, Rajveer, Shaurya, Zuhair of VIII I and Vedant, Kiyah, Adyansh, Daksh, Aarna, Yuvraj, Kartik, Sneha, Jiya of VIII J. Their melodious voices created a serene and devotional atmosphere to start the day.
The skit was the highlight of the programme, performed by Advik, Ashita, Kaira, Kanishk, Pragyaan, Saksham, Samar of 8I and Sara, Inaya, and Akshat of VIII J. It depicted two foreign exchange students experiencing a day at DPS R.K. Puram. Through their eyes, the audience witnessed how discipline, academics, co-curricular activities, and values go hand in hand to nurture leaders of tomorrow.
The News Headlines followed, with Manvir from 8I and Shaurya, Devansh, and Shiven from VIIIJ delivering updates from the national, international, and sports arenas, along with the weather forecast. The Thought for the Day was shared by Tavish and Saksham of VIIII, and Jiya and Siddharth of VIII J, encouraging everyone to adopt positivity and perseverance. A reflective poem was recited by Advik (VIII I) and Kiyah (VIII J), adding literary depth to the programme. The cultural segment began with a motivational choir and orchestra performance by Ahana (Guitar), Gurveer, Kaira, Prashant, Raadhika, Ryaan, Siyona, Urvika, Shaurya, Devansh, Vedant, Shrey, Kiyah, Kiera, Kiara, Shiven, Aarna, Anouk, Aarja, Daksh, Shanaya, Harsh, Dhruv, Yuvraj, Siddharth, Jiya. Their music echoed through the hall, inspiring the entire gathering. This was followed by graceful dance performances presented by Aanchal, Akshita, Anika, Aradhya, Mahi and Taniya on a motivational theme, which left the audience spellbound.
19 AUGUST 2025, TUESDAY CLASSES VIII I AND VIII J CLASS TEACHERS – MS JAISHREE SHARMA AND MS SRISHTI SAHRAWAT HEADMISTRESS- DR. ANUBHA GOPAL CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. EKTA ARORA, MS. NALINI GAUTAM & MS. PRIYANKA YADAV ACTIVITY IN CHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR & MS. BHARTI SHUKLA
