Pre Board Practical Examinations for various subjects will be held on the following days:
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
Wednesday, 20th December 2023
Thursday, 21st December 2023
Friday, 22nd December 2023
Tuesday, 26th December 2023
Thursday, 28th December 2023
Schedule for individual subjects is sent on the student’s official emails.
TOPIC – “VIRTUES ALWAYS WIN”
The topic depicted the victory of Good over Evil. An episode from Ramayan was showcased through a play in which lord Rama sends Lakshman to gain wisdom and knowledge from Ravana. Even after losing the battle Ravana shared his experiences and the reasons for his defeat.
The assembly commenced with a fervent prayer by Parijat, Shubhang, Akshant, Pranav, Anshi, Advika, Shaurya, Arkaayan, Udit, Param and Naren. This was followed by a calming Shloka by Naren and then beautiful thoughts were presented by Sana and Udit. News was read by Aryan Jain, Ritvik, Divyam and Pranav. A beautiful self composed poem was delivered by Aditi Sharma followed by an english choir with the song “This is me”. Last but not the least, a play was presented by Arkaayan, Shaurya, Parijat, Udipt, Udit, Akshant, Shubhang and dance was by Manya, Sidhi and Aitreya. Digital presentation was made by Shreshth and Rihans. Assembly invite was prepared by Saamir and Dhairyaveer. The invites and the board was made by Mayra and Siddhi.
29 NOVEMBER 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASS XI M
CLASS TEACHER – MS MANDEEP TEWANI
VICE PRINCIPAL – MR NARESH MIGLANI
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MR HIMANSHU BEDI
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
ARJUNA AWARD WINNER MS. PINKI: FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS TO INTERNATIONAL PODIUMS
Ms. Pinki’s journey from school playground to international sports has been remarkable. This year, she received the prestigious Arjuna Award for her performance in Lawn Bowls, a sport in which she achieved major milestones for India. In 2022. She won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games, bringing glory to the country. Her success continued in 2023 with both a Gold and a Silver Medal at the Asian Championship.
Her accomplishments on the international stage are not only a personal victory but also serve as motivation for her students and colleagues.Ms. Pinki’s Arjuna Award is a recognition of her relentless spirit and dedication to her sport. It reflects her commitment to excellence, whether she’s on the field or in the classroom guiding her students. For DPS R.K. Puram, she’s a true inspiration, showing that with hard work, passion, and discipline, anything is possible.
DPS RK PURAM participated in the Susan Margaret Joseph Memorial Interschool Seniors English Debate competition organised by DPS Mathura Road on 24 November 2023. It was a conventional debate. Anya Yaduvanshi of XI J bagged the position of second runner up best speaker.
“The greatest magic you’ll ever witness is the one that unfolds when you start believing in the magic within yourself. Explore it, believe in it, and watch as it transforms your world.”
Keeping this message in mind, the Class Assembly of Class VI-E started with a heartfelt prayer song by Prasoon Chhetri, Siddh Raghuvanshi, Mishika Rana, Drishay Dandona, Dakshil Sejwal, Shivaansh Sharma, Azeez Kaur Sandhu, Advay Dubey, Sidhaant Chhabra, Maadhav Ahuja, Shivansh Malhotra, Abeer Chowdhary, Manikarnika Singh, Vishruta Pruthi, Piyush Choudhary, Aryav Arora, Vaibhav Mongia and Hanna Suhail. Then the Headmistress, Dr. Anubha Gopal welcomed everyone and led them through the morning prayer. This was followed by Ganesh Vandana gracefully performed by Divyanshi Agnihotri, Ahana Paul Chowdhury, Ameya S. Kurup, Anureet Kaur Narang, Inaya Idrisi and Trisha Gupta. Then Mishika Rana beautifully recited the Shloka followed by Siddh Raghuvanshi giving the meaning of it. The Thought for the Day was given by Piyush Choudhary. The news headlines for the day were read by Shivaansh Sharma, Shreyansh Kacker, Akanksha Yadav and Aryav Arora.
Thereafter, a thought-evoking play titled ‘Discovering the Magic Within’ was performed by Naira Lal Mehta, Aadvik Kapoor, Akanksha Yadav, Umar Abdul Majeed, Hanna Suhail, Manikarnika Singh, Aadhyant Jha, Shreyansh Kacker, Rudrha Rao, Aryav Arora, Vishruta Pruthi, Krishav Jain and Aarav Dhingra. The play was written by Naira Lal Mehta. It was followed by a beautiful self-composed poem titled ‘The Magic Within’ by Vishruta Pruthi. As the day would be incomplete without letting everyone experience the actual magic, a Magic Show was performed by Viraj Modi (magician), Sidhaant Chhabra and Shivaansh Sharma which left the audience spellbound and mesmerised. Thereafter, the energy of the stage was taken a notch higher by a Western dance performed by the graceful dancers, Divyanshi Agnihotri, Rishit Kumar, Ahana Paul Chowdhury, Ameya S. Kurup, Anureet Kaur Narang, Trisha Gupta, Manya Taneja, Shristi Baid, Anaika Chaurasia and Dakshil Sejwal.
The comperes of the programme were Krish Mediratta, Aadvik Kapoor, Piyush Choudhary and Azeez Kaur Sandhu. The e-invite was made by Vishruta Pruthi. The folders, handmade invite and the board for the assembly were made by Akanksha Yadav, Vishruta Pruthi, Ameya S. Kurup, Inaya Idrisi, Azeez Kaur Sandhu, Anaika Chaurasia, Krishav Jain, Shivansh Malhotra, Siddh Raghuvanshi, Anureet Kaur Narang, Hanna Suhail, Naira Lal Mehta, and Rudrha Rao. The PowerPoint presentation was made by Naira Lal Mehta, Aadvik Kapoor, Rishit Kumar, Maadhav Ahuja, Divyanshi Agnihotri, Aryav Yadav, Siddh Raghuvanshi, Krish Mediratta and Avidaan Gupta.
2 NOVEMBER 2023, THURSDAY
CLASS VI E
CLASS TEACHER – MS JISHA MATHEWS
HEADMISTRESS – MS ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS BHARGAVI BISHT
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (CULTURAL)
TOPIC – “THE MAGIC LIES WITHIN”
“Festivals are occasions to empower ourselves in the course of humanity – they are the occasions to rekindle the promise of humanity in our heart.” Festivals are a significant part of Indian culture, acting as a vehicle for the presentation of our values and emotions. These celebrations not only build our community’s foundation, but also allow people to reflect on and uphold these principles in their daily lives.
The class presentation commenced with Rishit welcoming and beginning our day with a soulful morning prayer sung by Adarsh, Vedant, Advika, Gitanya, Yashika, Mannat, Abhishek, Aditi, Arav, Gaurav, Navika, Mahi and Mayank. A beautiful traditional “Raag Shankara” dance was performed by Akshainiae, Kyna, Laasya and Anika. Arivan elaborated on the topic of the assembly. Then Aditi, Kiara, Satvik and Aarush mesmerized us with their inspiring thoughts in Sanskrit and English. Divyansh, Guarav, Aansh and Kshitiz updated us with the current headlines and the weather forecast for the day. Tisya and Rishabh gave a speech on the topic.
Following the speech, a heartwarming and enthralling skit on the lessons imparted to us by various Indian festivals took place, showcasing the deep cultural, religious and social significance they have in our lives. The script was written by Samriddhi, Rishabh, Aditya Das, Aairah, Laasya and Vedant. The narrators were Akansh, Krishiv, Samriddhi, Disha, Shaurya V., Saesha, Rishav. Ashmit, Divyansh, Madhav, Pia, Tanmay, Aairah, Naiteek, Shritha, Kairav, Tisya, Aahana, Namya, Abhishek, Piyush, Varun, Arav, Rishit, Abeer, Shaurya K and Ranbir performed the enticing skit for us, which included the western choir, performed by Rudrani, Shweta, Kairav, Shaurya V., Shivansh and Devashish. Then Tisya, Shweta and Aairah recited their self-composed poem about nature and festivals of India. This was followed by an exhilarating Kuchipudi & Kathak- Fusion dance performance by Aadya and Akshainaie. We had a short and informative presentation on POCSO. The assembly ended with the Headmistress addressing the gathering followed by the class representatives and class teachers of 9I and 9J and finally concluded with the School and National Anthem respectively.
The exquisite invitation cards and folders were made by Aairah, Kinjal, Mahi, Anika, Navika, Disha, Daksh, Shweta and Aadya. The board work done by Mahi, Anika, Navika, Daksh, Abhishri, Akshainiae and Kinjal was indeed commendable. The digital presentation was made by Rishabh, Krishiv, Tanmay, Shivansh and Ritwik. The delightful comperes were Rishit, Abeer, Anusha, Kairav, Devashish, Sarvam, Kavya, Ananya, Arivan and Manvik.
1 NOVEMBER 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES IX J & IX I
CLASS TEACHERS – MS RUPALI MAHINDRU & MS ARTI TRIVEDI
HEADMISTRESS – MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MR SANCHIT CHAUHAN
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
TOPIC – “EK TYOHAR AISA BHI”
Amity International School, Saket organized the Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Sanskrit Olympiad on the occasion of Sanskrit Diwas. Dia Gupta of class XI B secured the 1st position and Aditi Thakur of class X J secured the 2nd position.135 students of class IX and X across 25 schools participated at the National Level in this olympiad wherein the Delhi Public School, R.K Puram once again bagged the Overall Rolling Trophy.
Dated : 19 November, 2023
It is informed that the Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi vide Order No. PS/DE/2023/341 dated 18/11/2023 has ordered to resume physical classes in all schools in Delhi from Nursery to Class XII w.e.f. Monday, 20.11.2023 in light of the improved Air Quality Index and revoking of previous Order dated 05.11.2023 vide which action under Stage IV of GRAP had been invoked.
In view of the above, it is hereby informed that all classes (from Nursery to XII) shall resume physical classes at DPS R.K.Puram, East of Kailash & Vasant Vihar w.e.f. Monday, 20.11.2023 as usual.
All Teachers & Students
DPS R.K. Puram, East of Kailash & Vasant Vihar.
In the wake of implementation of GRAP-IV measures due to poor Air Quality prevailing in Delhi, it has been decided that Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram, Vasant Vihar & East of Kailash will remain closed for Winter Break w.e.f. 9th November to 18th November, 2023 as directed by the Director of Education, GNCT of Delhi vide Order No. PS/DE/2023/336 dated 08/11/2023.
Further, it is informed that the remaining portion of Winter Break will be intimated in the due course of time.
All concerned are informed to make a note of the above accordingly.
I have frequently pointed out that the future belongs to nations with grains and not guns. – M. S. Swaminathan (Indian agronomist and agricultural scientist)
The Geography Department of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, under the guidance of Ms. Sangita Bajpai conducted the Intersection Grain Mosaic Competition based on the theme -The Scenic Landscape, for students of class VIII. It was held on 30th October 2023. The Judges of the event were Ms. Saveri Lal (Biology Department) and Ms. Jatinder Kaur (Art Department). The aim of the competition was to introduce the students to the knowledge of different varieties of grains. The special emphasis was on the use of millets as we are celebrating 2023 as the ‘Year of Millets’.
11 teams of 2 students each participated in the competition. During the competition the students were asked about the climatic conditions required for different grains and millets they had used.
The overall coordinator for the competition was Ms. Mahima Goel (Geography Department).
The Results of the competition are as follows:
| S.NO. | NAME | SECTION | POSITION |
| 1 | ANANYA MALHOTRA | H | 1ST POSITION |
| 2 | RITIKA SHARMA | ||
| 3 | AATREYI SINGH | I | 2ND POSITION |
| 4 | REANNA BATRA | ||
| 5 | AANVI AGARWAL | K | 3RD POSITION |
| 6 | SANVI MEHRA |
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram organized a Guest Speaker Programme on “Scope and Relevance of the French language” on 31 October 2023 for the French students of classes VII-VIII in the guidance of Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan.
The First Guest speaker, Dr. Shubhra Gupta has been teaching French at the School of Global Affairs at Ambedkar University Delhi since the completion of her doctorate in literary translation from Jawaharlal Nehru University. She has a diverse experience of teaching French at various institutes like the School of Foreign Languages of the Ministry of Defence and the Alliance française de Delhi (french institute) where she teaches even now. She is also a certified DELF examiner. Furthermore, she has also worked as a casual translator and announcer for French at All India Radio.
The second Guest speaker, Dr. Anuj Sharma teaches French at Ambedkar University Delhi’s School of Global Affairs as an Adjunct faculty and at the School of Vocational Studies as a Guest faculty. He is also teaching at Alliance Francaise (french institute) in Delhi. has also taught French at the IIT, Delhi as a Guest Faculty and at Amity University, Noida. Besides teaching French, he has also worked as a casual translator and announcer at the French Unit of All India Radio, Delhi. He has done his doctorate in French from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is also a certified DELF examiner.
The Vice Principal and HOD, Foreign Languages Department Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, subject teachers, and students of classes VII and VIII attended the session. Mr. Kathuria welcomed the guest speakers with a small token of appreciation and addressed the audience with his kind and encouraging words . Ms Gupta and Mr. Sharma conducted a very interactive session. Firstly, they emphasised on the relevance of language and culture through a small quiz session.They talk about presence of french multinational companies in India, India’s strategic partnership with France, DELF examination, scholarships in higher education, presence of french in day to day lives, career opportunities and above all the relevance of taking french in classes IX and X. The entire session was very interactive and the audience thoroughly enjoyed it. The session concluded with a Question/Answer session which was well appreciated by the attendees. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Mr. Vaibhav Popli. The event was organized by the French department under the guidance of the Vice Principal, Mr Kathuria with the help of technical support from AVH staff. The programme was a huge success.
The Prahari Club of Delhi Public School, RK Puram, hosted a guest speaker programme for the students of class IX(A-N) on 6th November 2023 on “Prevention of Substance Abuse”. The session aimed to shed light on the critical issue of preventing substance abuse among young individuals. The guest speaker for this event was Ms. Roshini Mehta, a clinical psychologist affiliated with the department of Mental Health and behavioural sciences at Fortis Healthcare Vasant Kunj
The primary objective of this programme was to provide students with comprehensive insight into substance abuse prevention while emphasising the substantial impact of factors such as peer pressure and the pervasive influence of social media. The event commenced with a gracious welcome from the Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, who warmly felicitated Ms. Roshini Mehta.
Throughout the programme, Ms. Roshini engaged the students in insightful discussions on various facets of substance abuse. This included the identification of harmful substances prevalent in society, such as alcohol, marijuana, and heroin. She also made a clear distinction between mere substance use and the more serious issue of substance abuse.
Students were sensitized to the powerful impact of peer pressure, stress, inquisitive curiosity, and the potential pitfalls of misinformation. Ms. Roshini offered a thoughtful examination of addiction, providing a deep understanding of how individuals can unwittingly become entangled in substance abuse.
An essential component of the programme was dedicated to equipping students with essential skills to assertively decline offers of harmful substances, particularly when subjected to peer pressure. The “Broken Record Technique” was introduced as a valuable tool, encouraging students to confidently and resolutely assert their stance by repeating the word ‘NO’ when facing undue peer pressure. Ms. Roshini underscored the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive and responsible social circle as a protective measure against substance abuse.
The Guest Speaker Programme, facilitated by Ms. Roshini Mehta, left a profound impact on the students of class IX. It was marked by its interactive nature, as students actively participated and freely shared their thoughts and concerns. Ms. Roshini addressed their questions and doubts with patience and clarity, ensuring that every student left with a better understanding of the subject matter.
At the end of the session, a vote of thanks was extended to Ms. Roshini Mehta for her invaluable contribution to this enlightening and educational initiative.