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Annual International Technology Symposium – EXUN 2023

“Technology, like art, is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.” – Daniel Bell

The Experts Unlimited Clan of DPS RK Puram, better known as the EXUN clan, hosted the 28th edition of its Annual International Technology Symposium on the 4th and 5th of November, 2023. Online events of Exun started on 28th November 2023. Every year, tech wizards from across the map of India assemble at the symposium to hone their skills, test their calibre and create unforgettable experiences.

Commencement of the event was marked by the inaugural lamp lighting ceremony by the Vice Principals Mr. Anil Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar, along with the esteemed guests: Mr. Hitesh Oberoi, Founder of Plaksha University and Mr. Ankur Yadav from Safexpress and teachers of various participating schools. The ceremony featured a video presentation by the EXUN Clan, about the club and their events. In his opening speech Mr. Mukesh Kumar emphasised on the significance of connectivity with like minded tech enthusiasts and importance of ethical aspects of use of technology. The event was sponsored by Safexpress, Khul Ke and Plaksha University. PlayStation™ and Cubelelo® helped in the Gaming and Cubing events.

The events that constituted the symposium were judged by our alumni of different batches. The events were as follows:

1.Build

Hackathon- A classic hackathon which involved participants collaborating in teams to conceive and demonstrate inventive concepts by blending state-of-the-art technologies and exceptional skills. The participants worked together to turn their ideas into reality. This event was judged by Ishir Bhardwaj(2022), Somesh Kar(2022), Akshit Kumar(2021) and Angad Singh(2022). Kavin Valli(2023) judged the event in online mode.
Designathon- This event put the problem solving and design thinking skills of the contestants to the test, and provided them with a platform to let their creativity and imagination flourish. This event was judged by Aadya Dhar (2023), Arunima Goyal (2014) and Aviral Goyal (2009).
Unreality- Unreality provided the perfect stage for the participants to push their creativity to new heights and delve into the realm of game development. Participants were required to create games on their preferred platform and were welcome to freely use sprites, 3-D models or whatever suited them best. This event was judged by Pulkit Garg (2022) and Vinayak Dhawan (2023) in the online mode.

2. Competitive Programming- It primarily revolved around tackling challenging algorithmic problems under a designated time constraint. These problems varied in complexity, encompassing straightforward mathematical puzzles to intricate data structure and graph algorithms. Participants were tasked with creating a code that was both efficient and optimised to accurately and swiftly solve each problem.

3. Sudocrypt- This was a 36-hour multiplayer Cryptic Hunt combined with a Capture-the-Flag challenge. The participants used their wisdom and wit to embark on a digital adventure like no other; they searched for the answers like pirates searching for treasure.

4.Turing Test- It was a computational linguistics event that required the intellectuals to coincide their minds to explore the ordeal of innovations. The problem patterns were based on the International Olympiad of Linguistics. This event was judged by Vedant Singh of the batch of 2023.

5. Quiz- The Open Quiz was a battle of the sharpest and brightest minds in the ever expanding field of Information Technology (IT). Quiz enthusiasts were given 30 seconds to give answers to various questions stimulating their knowledge. This event was conducted and judged by Angad Singh and Ishir Bharadwaj of the batch of 2022.

6. Crossword- The cryptic crossword was the perfect event to test the participants’ presence of mind, wit and their ‘masterful’ sense of humour. All solutions were directly connected to the realms of computers, technology, renowned tech figures, and pertinent IT terms.

7. Hardware – In the realm of Information Technology, much like how “Hardware” plays a pivotal role in supporting computer components, this event involved participants competing in a series of rounds that were centred around various tasks relating to different components, software, and networking skills. This event was judged by Somesh Kar (2022) and Aditya Singh (2020).

8. Girls in Tech- Empowered girl participants gathered in an attempt to reshape a primarily male dominated industry. They attended a series of workshops and contributed to redesign the future of technology as they paved the way for a more equitable industry. This event was judged by Aaraiv Sharma of the batch of 2018.

9. Group Discussion – Students assembled for a fruitful discussion and debate of paramount principles and ideas. Using unique arguments, concrete facts and a confident voice with the aim being progress and not only victory, all participants engaged in interesting conversations about the future of technology. This event was judged by Karmanya Singh (2015) and Pratishtha Batra (2023).

10. Surprise – The surprise event consisted of a series of tasks, the details of which, as the name implies, were shrouded in surprise and were disclosed on the day of the event itself. This event was judged by Aaraiv Sharma (2018) Naunidh Singh Kohli (2023).

11. DomainSquare+ Events

Gaming: PC- This was an eye-catching event where fellow gaming enthusiasts competed in a world of digital adventure and proved to be the best amongst the lot.
Gaming: Surprise- Another surprise event, which allowed the participants to traverse the realm of gaming and embark on the fascinating journey of possibilities. This event was judged by Naunidh Singh Kohli of the batch of 2023.
Gaming: Quiz- A fun quiz which challenged their ingenuity and tested them with questions from every aspect of gaming knowledge, from the classic titles to the latest trends. This event was judged by Pratyush Vempati of the batch of 2024.

12. CubXL Events

2×2- This event required speed and sharpness. The participants had to orderly scrabble the puzzle with accelerated technique.
3×3- Another arduous event that called for an apprehension of various notations of the given puzzles.
Pyraminx- Participants had to procure a good blend of pinpoint memorization and intuition to ace the puzzle they were presented with.This event was judged by Angad Singh of the batch of 2022.
Surprise- The Surprise event featured thrilling solves,and unexpected twists leaving cubers amazed and inspired.

13. Roboknights Events

Robosoccer- Modelled after a very popular sport, this event tested the agility, strategy and teamwork on a specially designed arena. This event was judged by Kshitij Gupta (2021) and Tanmay Singhal (2023).
Mx+c V5.0 Line Following Robot- This event provided an exhilarating avenue to explore automation as robots embarked on the challenge of following a predetermined path marked by a visible line on the ground.This event was judged by Bhavya Khandelwal (2019) and Arush Bansal (2020).

The closing ceremony was set in motion with addresses by the Presidents of EXUN Clan, DomainSquare+, RoboKnights, and CubXL where they shared their personal experiences related to the clubs and how their simple hobby turned into a fervent passion. Further on, the vote of thanks was delivered by Vice Principal, Mr. Mukesh Kumar and he expressed his gratitude to the principal for providing a platform for smooth functioning and encouraging organisation of such events. He also elaborated upon the origins of EXUN Clan, and advised the audience about cyber safety concerns. The event concluded with the presentations of mementos to the Judges composed of alumni of the school and distribution of awards to the winners by the faculty members of the department of Computer Science.

Overall Winner

Delhi Public School, Dwarka

The winners of the events are as follows-

Sno	Event	Winner	Participant
1	Hackathon	Delhi Public School, Noida	Arnav BansalNishit JhaYash Tripathi
2	Designathon	Sanskriti School	Reyansh JunejaMedha ShrivatsavaIshmeet Wadhwa
3	Unreality	–	RitvikAkash Sharma
4	Competitive Programming	Venkateshwar International School	Bharat Singla
5	Lockout	Venkateshwar International School	Bharat Singla
6	Sudocrypt	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Vaibhav Singh
7	Turing Test	–	Panawat Tiacharoen
8	Quiz	Delhi Public School, Noida	Rushil RawatPratulya Trivedi
9	Crossword	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj	Akshaan SinghKabir Bhalla
10	Hardware	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Rahul RamdevRaghav Grover
11	Girls in Tech	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj	Renaya Kapoor
12	Group Discussion	Delhi Public School International, Saket	Parthvi Narula
13	Surprise	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Vaibhav SinghYatharth Jain
14	DomainSquare+ Gaming: PC	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Rahul Ramdev
15	DomainSquare+ Gaming Surprise	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Yatharth Jain
16	DomainSquare+ Gaming Quiz	St. Columba’s School	Vansh GuptaYuvraj Singh
17	CubXL 2×2	Delhi Public School, Mathura Road	Pranav Chandra
18	CubXL 3×3	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj	Samanyu Naik
19	CubXL Pyraminx	Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj	Soumil Sahu
20	RoboKnights: Robosoccer	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Suyash ChauhanRaghav BansalJia Nanda
21	RoboKnights: MX+C Line Following Robot	Delhi Public School, Rohini	Arya JainAyush Goyal

For the complete results, visit – https://exun.co/23/results

View Gallery – Day 1

View Gallery – Day 2

Run for Unity 2023

October 31 is celebrated as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year in India to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. On this day, ‘Run for Unity’ is held across the country. People from all walks of life take part in this event. This year the run “Run for Unity”was held on 31 October at DPS RK Puram. The run started from the assembly area to the football field of Delhi Public School, R K Puram. Our Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan flagged off the run for the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The students of Class XI of DPS RK Puram participated in the run.

INTER DPS – CHARACTER DEFACTO -2nd POSITION

“You’ve always had the power, you just had to learn it for yourself.” –Wizard of OZ

The DPS Society organized the Inter – DPS English Literary Festival 2023, which took place on 3rd November 2023. Students of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram participated in the festival enthusiastically and showcased their talents.

Naira Naqshbandi of class VI – F participated in the online event “Brave New World – Character Defacto”. She portrayed the enchanting journey of Dorothy from the fantastical tale of ‘Wizard Of Oz’, as she explores the magical land of Oz with Toto, and secured second position.

INTER-DPS NATIONAL WESTERN VOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

DPS Dwarka organized Inter-DPS National Western Vocal Music Festival 2023 under the aegis of The DPS Society on Saturday, 04 November 2023. Mr B. K. Chaturvedi, Chairman, The DPS Society, Mr. V. K. Shunglu, Vice – Chairman, The DPS Society and Ms Madhu Shunglu were the esteemed guests gracing the occasion.

Total 627 participants from 76 Delhi Public Schools PAN India participated in the preliminary round of this mega event. For the final round, participants from 20 qualifying schools competed for the coveted trophy. Competitions in both categories, Solo Song and Group Song, were judged by a renowned panel of judges.

In the Solo Song Competition, Inayat Kaur Bajaj bagged the 2nd position and the choir secured 2nd position in the Group Song Competition.

Solo Song Participants:

1. Inayat Kaur Bajaj – X A ( Vocalist)
2. Lita M Noklang – XI U ( Keyboardist)

Group Song Participants:

1. Lita M Noklang – XI U ( Keyboardist)
2. Inayat Kaur Bajaj – X A
3. Bhavya Singh – X B
4. Shrreya Loomba – X M
5. Shravya Kumar – X G
6. Yashvi Gairola – IX B
7. Amaira Tandon – VIII J

CLASS IX OPEN HOUSE

The Open House for the parents of Class IX was organised on 4 November 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in order to facilitate a fruitful interaction between the parents and the subject teachers. The parents interacted with the subject teachers on a one-to-one basis regarding their ward’s academic performance in the half yearly examination. Parents were appreciative of the efforts and the work done by the class 9 class teachers and the school authorities.

EMERGE 2023 – DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE – 2nd POSITION

The students of the Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram participated in “Emerge 2023” organized by Hope Hall Foundation School, R.K.Puram on 3 November 2023. Each student presented a monologue as a character from the spectacular plays written by legendary playwright William Shakespeare. The participants were as follows:

Shobhini Khanna (XI-J) presented a monologue as Ophelia from the play Hamlet (ACT: 2, SCENE: 1)
Shaurya Veer Singh presented a monologue as Iago from the play Othello (ACT: 2, SCENE: 1)
Shaurya Veer Singh successfully secured the 2nd Position in the competition.

DISTRIBUTION OF WINTER UNIFORM 2023

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R K PURAM

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS WHILE PROCURING WINTER UNIFORM

FOR CLASS VI TO XII STUDENTS (2023-2024)

1. It will be compulsory for all students to wear Winter Uniform w.e.f 16th November 2023.

2. Uniform to be collected from the counter adjacent to Gate No. 3.

2. Payment can be made by cash/card/online transaction.

3. Parents are requested to be in queue and to cooperate with the security personnel on duty. In
order to avoid traffic congestion, please follow the traffic regulations which will be given by the
security staff on duty.

4. We look forward to your cooperation in ensuring your safety and convenience.

The Schedule for procurement of Uniforms.

Date, Days & Venue	Class	Section (2021-2022)	Timings
3rd November 2023 (Friday)	CLASS VI	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
4th November 2023 (Saturday)	CLASS VII	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
5th November 2023 (Sunday)	CLASS VIII	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
6th November 2023 (Monday)	CLASS IX	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
7th November 2023 (Tuesday)	CLASS X	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
8th November 2023 (Wednesday)	CLASS XI	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
9th November 2023 (Thursday)	CLASS XII	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
10th November 2023 (Friday)	CLASS VI TO XII	ALL SECTIONS	9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM

NOTE :

* Uniform availability is for the convenience of parents, parents are free to procure approved designs
from anywhere.

Assembly VIII-E & VIII-F (31-10-2023)

TOPIC – “NATIONAL UNITY DAY”

“Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonised and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power.” – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. With this theme in mind, the students of VIIIE and VIIIF came together on 31st October to celebrate the power of unity through their morning assembly titled Rashtriya Ekta Diwas : The Essence of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The assembly began with a euphonious Ganesh Vandana sung by Aditya, Kiaan, Misha, Naintara, Rudrakshi, Saisha, Sara, Shubham, Shubham L, Vaishavi, Vanshika, Amaira from VIIIE and Aaron, Abhay, Achintya, Aditya, Prithvi, Samar, Shreshta, Tanish Shankar, Tanishq from VIIIF. This was followed by a prayer led by The Headmistress. The headmistress also administered the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ pledge. Akshara, Kshitij, Samaira and Abhiveer were the comperes for the event. A graceful classical Odissi dance recital by Taneesha was performed to welcome the audience. The international, national, sports and weather news for the day was read by Aniket, Rakshit, Mishti and Reyaa. The thought for the day was expressed by Harsh, Manmeet, Parth, Malotra and Reyaa. This was followed by a Talk Show in English on the contribution of Sardar Patel in Integrating the Princely states of India presented by Govind, Vaideesh, Surbhi, Khushi Vijay, Mahikaa Samal and Praaket Soni. The western instrumental orchestra came next on stage consisting of Sanvi Gugnani, Vihaan and Anaisha playing the guitar, Aaira on the drums and Ayaan and Kshtij on the keyboard. This was followed by an informative skit depicting the power of India’s unity enacted by Anaisha, Rajat, Rakshit, Rasmika, Riddhima from VIIIE and Abhiveer, Aditya Goswami, Sampann, Tanish Gulgulia and Vihaan Gupta from VIIIF. Beautiful self composed poems were presented by Khushi, Shrishti, Saanvii, Samaira and Sumair. Last but not the least, the assembly concluded with an amalgamation of instrumental bansuri rendition by Devyansh, Song by Misha, Naintara, Saisha, Sara, Viraj and mesmerising folk dances performed by Anika, Amaira, Anusha, Anvi, Gauri, Lamiya, Mritsha, Parul, Ritika, Rudrakshi from VIIIE and Astha, Ayana, Gauri, Khushi, Naisha, Pradatta, Saanvii, Sairah, Sanvi, Vani from VIIIF. The E-invite was made by Govind. The digital presentation was made by Rajat, Govind, Aniket and Abhiveer. The cards, folders and soft board were designed by Reyaa, Samaira, Amaira, Vanshika, Vaishavi, Ritika , Anika, Rudrakshi , Mahikaa, Khushi Vijay, Mishti, Naisha, Saanvii, Sairah, and Sanvi S.

31 OCTOBER 2023, TUESDAY
CLASSES VIII E & VIII F
CLASS TEACHERS – MS MIMANSA SINGH & MS JAYA BHARTI
HEADMISTRESS – MS ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS MAHIMA GOEL
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (CULTURAL)

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CODE 2023

‘Code’ was organized by the Apeejay School Noida in October 2023. Students of DPS R.K.PURAM participated in the following events from the Digital Excellence Society-Photography and Filmmaking society (DIGEX) of DPS R.K.Puram and bagged the first position. The winners were Sonakshi Segal and Vihaan Segal

Event- Frame Fusion

Apeejay School Noida challenged the students of various schools to make a short film on the concept of the time loop paradox through their competition ‘Frame Fusion’.

Galaxia 2023 : ‘Banjare’ Street Play – Consolation Position

The students of the Expressions theater club of Delhi Public School R.K Puram participated in “GALAXIA”- Nukkad Natak (Banjare) 2023 organized by Bal Bhavan Public School, Mayur Vihar on 31 October 2023. They were mentored by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The students presented a thought provoking play on the theme “ नशे के दुष्प्रभाव” putting their views across on the prominent ill effects of alcoholism and its disastrous after-effects on the youth. The team secured the consolation position. The participants were as follows:

Amaira Kathuria (XII -S), Diva Vats (XII -U), Garv Chaudhary (XII -O), Samaira Gulati (XII- I), Sanskriti Arora (XII -P Saanvi Krishan (XII -K), Falak Gupta (XII-N), Arham Habib (XI-A), Atul Raj Dhawan (XI-R), Navya Dutt (XI-W), Plaksha Devshi (XI-W), Shilky Agarwal (XI-P), Nandini Nathani (XI-P) and Anant Harlalka (XI-N)

GALAXIA 2023 – ACTALONE : THE MONO ACT – Ist POSITION

Anika Goel(X-C) of the Expressions Theatre club of Delhi Public School R.K Puram participated in Galaxia 2023-Actalone: “The Mono Act” organized by Bal Bhawan Public School, Mayur Vihar on 31 October 2023. She was guided by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The student presented a thought provoking monologue on the theme “Equality and Inclusivity” by putting across her views on gender inequality and lack of inclusivity in a corporate setting, through the character of a journalist. The student successfully covered all aspects of the topic provided and secured the First position.

Online Training on “Social Media and Cyber Security”

NEP 2020 prioritizes the integration of cyber safety education into educational programs, aiming to enhance awareness and provide students with the necessary digital literacy skills for secure internet navigation. In this age of unprecedented digital evolution, nurturing awareness regarding Social Media and Cybersecurity is imperative for our technology-driven society. Cybersecurity promotes a sustainable and harmonious coexistence between humanity and technology, ensuring a brighter and more balanced future.

For students, it instills responsible online behavior, ensuring they understand the risks and potential consequences of their actions on social media. It equips them with vital cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves from digital threats. For teachers, this training allows them to guide students in safe and ethical internet usage while also securing their own digital presence. In an age where online interactions are integral to education and life, this training is essential for fostering a secure, informed, and responsible digital community within schools.

As part of the online training series on ‘ Cyber Safety and Security’, for the month of November, CIET-NCERT in collaboration with National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is organising a five-hours online training on “Social Media and Cyber Security” from 30 October – 3 November, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm to enhance the understanding of teachers, students, teacher educators, and various stakeholders. The online training will be live on NCERT official YouTube Channel-

https://www.youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL and also be simulcast through PMeVidya DTH TV Channels numbered #6-12 and Jio TV mobile app.

Therefore, the States/UTs are requested to share this information of this programme organized by CIET-NCERT with all the faculties, teachers, teacher educators, students and other stakeholders. The banner and the information brochure of this online training programme is attached herewith and may also be disseminated through websites/ social media posts/ instant messenger groups etc. All the details regarding this training is available in the event page.

Event Page:

All Information regarding this event is accessible at,

Webpage Link: https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/activity/smcs

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We look forward to your support and participation in this online training. For any query, you may contact Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Programme Coordinator, CIET-NCERT at [email protected].