World Student Day is celebrated annually on October 15th in honour of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and a renowned scientist. Dr. Kalam was deeply committed to inspiring and empowering students, believing that they were the future of the nation. His birthday was designated as World Student Day to recognize his dedication to education, innovation, and youth development. Dr. Kalam’s life and achievements continue to inspire students to dream big, work hard, and contribute to society with integrity and knowledge.
The students of classes VIII H and VIII I presented their class assembly on the topic- “WORLD STUDENTS DAY.” The Compering was efficiently handled by Aditya Apoorva, Parisa Malhotra, Amayra Valecha and Shanaya Gupta.The assembly commenced with a melodious prayer “Teri hai zameen tera Aasmaan” which was sung by Rabiya Saba, Aastha, Tamanna, Gauri, Aaditi Prasad, Kishteena, Piyush Ujjainwal, Chitrath Bajaj, Rudraksh Malik, Prithvi Madan, Ranbir Chaudhary, Agasthya Suri, Ainesh Kumar, Aariv Chauhan, Aarav Chopra, Mukul Prajapati, Kiara Bhandari, Kiara Chowdhary, Kiara Nagpal, Viraj Misra, Veda Chawla, Vidhi Sharma, Ishita Verma, Myrah Saini and Aditya Tiwari. Saraswati Vandana was presented by Noor Grover.
Next were Rishi Sabharwal, Radha Chaudhary, Ishita Verma and Ranya Singh sharing their insightful and thought-provoking “Thoughts for the day”. They truly inspired the audience with their wisdom and positivity. The news updates were given by Jai Nagrath, Aarav Kharkia, Raj and Reyansh Dular. The Skit was presented by Avyukt mittal, Veer Kapoor, Aaradhya Kirar, Dev Batra, Taksh Bharara, Samar, Avirath Nanchahal, Ayaan Kapur, Rajveer Budhraj, Rajveer Singh Gulati, Shaurya Basoya, Kiara Nagpal, Rishi Sabharwal, Shauryvir Singh Alag, Kiara Bhandari and Veda Chawla.
There was a soulful performance by the Western Choir on ‘HALL OF FAME ’ sung by Aniruddha Gupta, Antara Singh, Kiara Agarwal, Misha Suneja, Reyansh Dular, Rhythm Chopra, Sarvagya Aggarwal, Vedanshi Srivastava, Kiara Bhandari, Kiara Chowdhary, Kiara Nagpal, Veda Chawla, Viraj Misra, Daksh Rathore, Vidhi Sharma, Ishita Verma and Myrah Saini. Instruments were played by Adhiraj and Parisa. The stage came alive with a captivating dance performance by Gauri, Aaditi Prasad, Kishteena, Rabiya Saba, Tamanna, Shanaya Gupta, Amayra Valecha, Ranya Singh, Shiralli Solanki and Myrah Saini.
E-invite was made by Aniruddha Gupta. Folders were made by Rabiya, Kishteena and Ishita Verma. Cards were made by Jayssh, Aastha, Arjun Kumar Giri, Shaurya Basoya, Myrah Saini, Kiara Nagpal, Kiara Chowdhary and Anshika. The board was decorated by Gauri, Kishteena, Tamanna, Aaditi ,Rabiya, and Vidhi Sharma. Model rocket was made by Jayssh Bagga and the digital presentation was made by Aniruddha and Adhiraj.
CLASS TEACHERS – DR P CHINNA AND MS NEELAM AJWANI
HEADMISTRESS- DR ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS EKTA ARORA & MS SAKSHI MALIK
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (ASSEMBLY INCHARGE)
‘True friends are a gift in both happiness and sorrow’. To celebrate the spirit of friendship, students of class VI A presented their Class Assembly on ‘The Gift of Friendship’. It began with an ardent prayer to the Lord by AADIRA, ADHIRAJ, DEVENDER, DEVID, MAYANK, NAVYA, PAVANI, PRINCE, RIDIT, RISHIT, RISHAB, SAKSHI, SASHWAT, SAMRIDDHI, SURAJ and VAISHNAVI. This was followed by News delivered by GAUURI, ISHANVI, MANI and SHIVANSH. Thoughts were presented in English, Hindi, Spanish and Sanskrit by ADITI, ARJUN CHATRATH, ISHANA and ZAINAB.
To carry forward the event, a thought-provoking Dramatic Verse highlighting the true meaning friendship was presented by ADHIRAJ, GURKIRAT, ANAYA, MIHIRA, ADVIKA, VAISHNAVI, JAKSH, RISHIK, HITESH, ARJUN GUPTA and ARJUN CHATRATH. Thereafter, a beautiful contemporary dance was presented by ANAYA, ADITI, ANUSHKA, AYUSH, HARSH, HARGUN, ISHANA, KANISHA, MAISHA and SAMAIRA.
To mark the end of the programme on a high note, a soulful rendition of the song ‘You’ve got a friend in me’ was presented by AADIRA, ADHIRAJ, ADVIKA, NAVYA, RISHIK, SASHWAT and VAIBHAVI.
The comperes of the programme were KANISHA and SASHWAT. The soft board, folders and invitation cards for the assembly were made by ANAYA, ZAINAB and KANISHA. The Digital presentation and E-invite was made by RISHIK.
CLASS TEACHER – MS RISHIKA GUPTA
HEADMISTRESS- DR ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS BHARGAVI
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (ASSEMBLY INCHARGE)
Members of “Roboknights “, “Digex” and “Exun” represented DPS R K Puram in the Inter -DPS IT Fest 2024” hosted by DPS Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida on 8 Nov 2024. Kyraan Katyal of class IX-K and Aarav Verma of class IX-L participated in “Gear Grind” and won the first position. Aryamann Ojha of class IX-N and Zonish Siddiqui of class XI-L participated in “Drone Quests” and secured “Best obstacle Master” award. Sonam Lhadon of class XI-A and Reanna Batra of class IX-L participated and bagged the second position in the “Reel Craft” event.
Delhi Public School R.K Puram, East of Kailash and Vasant Vihar will remain closed on Thursday, 07 November, 2024 on account of ‘Chhat Pooja’ as declared by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi vide Notification No. F.53/711/GAD//CN/2024/1929-1971 dated 06.11.2024.
‘Though music transcends language, culture and time, and though the notes are the same, Indian music is unique because it is evolved, sophisticated and melodies are defined.’ – Dayanand Saraswati
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted the Inter-DPS Indian Orchestra Festival on 26 October 2024 which was organised by the DPS Society. The event was conducted at the National level, and was witness to zealous participation from 17 schools of the DPS Society. Using string, percussion, wind and other Indian instruments, all the participants showcased their musical talents to strike up an euphonious lyrical symphony. The theme for the event required the orchestra to perform a composition based on Indian Classical Ragas.
The event comprised of two rounds:
PRELIMINARY ROUND
The qualifying round was conducted online (asynchronous mode). The participating schools were required to submit a video recording of the performance of their teams. Each team had around 18 to 20 students who were allowed to choose from a range of string, percussion and wind instruments. The shooting had to be done in HD (high definition) quality. The video had to be shot in a single take, in landscape mode. Videos with cuts, edits or any special effects were disqualified . Shooting in an auditorium/room with proper acoustics treatment was preferred. Schools could decide their costumes according to their convenience; school uniforms were not permitted. However, the attire had to be appropriate as per the event preferably Indian Ethnic wear. The performance was supposed to be for a maximum of 5 minutes.
FINAL ROUND
The final round was held offline at Delhi Public School R.K.Puram. Only the qualifying teams from the preliminary round were allowed to participate. The maximum time allotted for the performances in this round was 7 minutes and 5 minutes for set up. The judgement criteria was based on composition, theme, rhythm, synchronisation and tuning of the instruments. The instruments that were allowed were Mohan Veena, Sarod, Santoor, Israaj, Sarangi, Veena, Ektara, Ghungroo, Damroo, Dafli, Manjeera, Been, Mridangam,Tabla, Bansuri, Jal Tarang, Meracus, Sitar, Pakhawaj, Shehnai, Tanpura, Swarmandal, Morchung, Dhol, Harmonium, Ghatam, Algoza, Dholak, Violin. There had to be a minimum of 2 string, wind and percussion instruments each. Western Musical instruments were not allowed.The judges for the event were specialists in wind, string, percussion and keys instruments. The event was judged by-
Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri
A leading tabla player, Rafiuddin Sabri has mesmerised audiences across the world, from the United States to Europe and Asia, with his exceptional mastery of the tabla. He has collaborated with an impressive list of renowned artists, including Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, and even the legendary A.R. Rahman. His decades-long career has been a testament to his enduring talent, as he continues to be a versatile and sought-after musician on the international stage.
Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori
An eminent Santoor maestro and composer, a member of the illustrious Sopori Sufiana Gharana, which spans over 10 generations, with a long list of accolades, including the ‘Top Grade Music Composer’ by All India Radio and the Sanskriti Award of Excellence, his contributions to Indian classical music are widely recognized.He is particularly noted for his innovative approach to the Santoor, introducing new techniques like the ‘Enhanced Sustain Technique’ and inventing new instruments such as the Sur Santoor. He has collaborated with the Austrian Vienna Boys Choir and the Bavarian State Orchestra.
Pandit Vikas Babu
He is a celebrated Shehnai player of the Banaras Gharana. Vikas Babu’s music has resonated internationally, captivating audiences from Egypt to South Africa and Japan. He has performed at prestigious venues like the Cairo Opera House and alongside renowned musicians such as Pt. Rajendra Prasanna. His mastery of the Shehnai has earned him numerous awards, including the Surmani Award and the Sahitya Kala Parishad Youth Festival Award. Vikas Babu continues to elevate the Shehnai to new heights through his dedication and skill.
The Valedictory ceremony began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Our Guest of honour Ms Dolly Chanana,Joint Director Delhi Public School Society, Principal Mr Anil Kumar,Vice Principals Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar,Head Mistresses Ms Rashmi Malhotra and Ms Anubha Gopal.
The event began on an auspicious note with the performance of a musical symphony. The audience was captivated by a melodious orchestra recital by the students of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram ,Indian Music Society.
The Principal Shri Anil Kumar addressed the gathering. He thanked the Delhi Public School Society for giving Delhi Public School R.K.t Puram the opportunity to host the event. He also thanked Ms Dolly Chanana for taking out time to be with the students and be a source of inspiration to them . He Thanked the musical maestros Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri, Pandit Vikas Babu and Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori for not only judging the event but also sharing their musical wisdom with the students. He then spoke of the Ashta siddhis or eight divine accomplishments as given in the Indian scriptures. He elaborated on how art is considered as one of the siddhi’s and mastering it is a divine process. He enriched the audience by sharing his views on Indian Classical music and its overpowering effect on one’s body and mind.
This was followed by a short movie “Glimpses of the day”to transport the audience through a nostalgic trip to the days gone by. This would help them keep these moments etched in memory. The winning performances were showcased, creating a melodious and fervent ambience, gliding us through, with ecstasy of delight.
In her address, the Guest of Honour Ms. Dolly Chanana thanked the Chairman DPS Society, Sri. B. K. Chaturvedi, the Chairman Managing Committee, DPS RK Puram, Shi. V.K. Sunglu, for organising such an event which promotes musical talent amongst students.She congratulated the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar and the music teachers for the effort put in by the school in successfully executing a show of this magnitude. She applauded all the participating schools and reiterated that each one of them was already a winner since they distinguished themselves enough to be able to perform on the national level.
The much awaited prize distribution began where the prizes were given away by the Guest of Honour, Ms. Dolly Chanana and the Principal,Mr. Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar and the Headmistresses Ms. Rashmi Malhotra ,Ms. Anubha Gopal and Ms. Vinita Gupta. Merit/participation certificates were given to all the participants both at the Preliminary and the Final round. The first prizewas a cheque for Rs.50,000, the second prize was a cheque for Rs.25, 000 and the third prize was a cheque for Rs. 12,500.
During her address, the Guest of Honour, Ms. Dolly Chanana thanked the Chairman DPS Society, Sri. B. K. Chaturvedi, Chairman Managing Committee, DPS RK Puram, Shi. V.K. Sunglu, for organising such an event which promotes musical talent amongst students.She congratulated the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar and the music teachers for executing such a grand event successfully. She applauded all the participating schools and reiterated that each one of them was already a winner since they distinguished themselves enough to be able to perform on the national level.
The vote of thanks was proposed by the Headmistress Ms Rashmi Malhotra who in her address thanked the Chairman, DPS Society, Shri. B. K. Chaturvedi and the Chairman Managing Committee, DPS RK Puram, Shri. V.K. Sunglu, for giving DPS RK Puram the opportunity for organising this event. She thanked the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar for his wholehearted support and guidance. She thanked the Vice Principals and the Headmistresses for their unstinted support rendered for making this event a grand success and also proposed her gratitude towards the honorary judges and performers for becoming a part of the event. She thanked the Performing Arts Department and for executing such a grand event successfully.
“The significance of Diwali is the removal of darkness and ignorance from the mind, and filling it with goodness.”
To celebrate the spirit of Diwali, a special assembly was conducted for classes VI to XII on October 25th, 2024. The assembly started with a melodious prayer ‘Achyutam Keshavam’ by the students to seek the blessings of the almighty. Post this, our Principal Mr Anil Kumar led the audience through the morning prayer. A graceful invocation dance to invoke the blessings of the almighty was presented after this.
This was followed by a mellifluous western choir presentation by the students of the western music society. After this was a beautiful solo song by Inayat Kaur Bajaj of Class XI B , followed by a group song by the students of Indian Music Society. This was followed by an energetic and dynamic dance performance on the song ‘Khalasi’ by students of classes XI A and B.
After these wonderful performances, the Principal addressed the students wishing them a happy diwali and reminding them to stay responsible while enjoying the festivities. The students wore ethnic dresses and enjoyed the show put up for them. The assembly concluded with the powerful message that no matter how dark the world may seem, light always prevails, and left everyone with a festive vibe.
The Open House for the parents of Class X was organised on 26 October 2024 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 one-to-one basis regarding their ward’s academic and class performance. Subject teachers briefed the parents regarding assignments and submissions. Parents were appreciative of the efforts of the teachers and the school authorities.
Inter school event Force Fest 2K24 was organized by Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park on 25th October 2024. Exun members participated and were declared as Overall winners.
Event
Position
Name
Consoleum
First
Uzair Ahmed Khan
Unexplored
Second
Ahaan Purohit, Neil Saksena
Counter Strafe
Second
Rohak Tiwari, Arinjay Jain, Aidaan De, Viraj Suneja, Nidish Mehta
All the Parents / Students of DPS R.K. Puram, East of Kailash & Vasant Vihar
It is informed that the school will remain closed for all the students from Monday 28th October,2024 to Friday 1st November, 2024 for Diwali Holidays. All are requested to make a note of the above accordingly.
The students of Class VI – XII are to come in Indian Ethnic Dress or in School Uniform tomorrow (25.10.2024) for the Diwali Festival programme to be held in the school. Students are requested to note that mobile phones, electronic devices and crackers are strictly prohibited. Any act of indiscipline during the day & celebration shall not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against the students who violate the rules.
