
Annual Inter School Science Festival

The students of the Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram participated in ‘Coinage Odyssey’ – 21st Brem Dutt Inter School Competition 2023, held on 4 May 2023 organized by Cambridge Foundation School. The actors showcased the prominent evolution of currency from a coin to a note through humorous anecdotes. They were guided by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The team secured the first position in the competition. The participants were as follows: Akrita Kaur XI-V and Smera Aggarwal XI-Q.
Topic: “ LAUGHTER- THE BEST REMEDY”
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour”.
The morning assembly of Class IX-A and IX-B was dedicated to celebrating World Laughter Day and acknowledging the importance and the need of laughter. It is a tool that has the power to tune and bond millions of people. And as Mark Twain once said,” The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter”.
The assembly began with the morning prayer ‘Achyutam Keshavam’ by Diya, Nitya, Vivaan, Vaishnavi, Kanishka of IX-A and Aarav, Samanvita, Tiara, Aditya, Kavya, Aashna, Amvvika, Abreeq, Shaurya Bidhuri, Parin, Ishan Sharma, Divit, Raghav Khanna, Surya of IX-B. This was followed by a classical dance on ‘Ganesh Vandana’- a powerful stotra of Lord Ganesha by Misha and Aditri of IX-A. A contemplative Thought for the Day was given by Avani, Ishika of IX-A and Harshit, Ragahav Arya of IX-B. To build awareness, Divyam & Harsh of IX-A and Aman & Kabeer of IX-B presented the news. A self composed poem was presented by Aamna & Avani of IX-A and Samanvita of IX-B. This was followed by musical extravaganza, with a soulful rendition of the famous song ‘High Hopes’ by Diya, Nitya, Vivaan, Vaishnavi, Kanishka of IX-A and Aarav, Samanvita, Tiara, Aditya, Kavya, Aashna, Amvvika of IX-B. Following this was a powerful dance performance by Kamya, Aditri, Misha, Ishika & Selvi of IX-A and Samanvita, Tiara, Lakshmi, Jasnoor & Rashi of IX-B. The assembly culminated with a ‘Laughter Session’ by Nishchay, Harshil Arora, Harshil Sachdeva of IX-A and Ibrahim, Shaurya Atre, Ishan Pathak, Ayush, Tanishq, Rudra and Taskirat of IX-B.
4 May 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES IX A AND IX B
CLASS TEACHERS – MS NEELAM AJWANI and MS SHIVANI GUPTA
HEADMISTRESS – MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS PAYAL SACHDEVA
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
Move mountains, push boundaries and make today the best first day yet.
Grade VI students were welcomed by their class teachers on 5th and 6th April 2023 with beautiful bookmarks and chocolates to start their new school year on a sweet note. Since the students were coming to the Senior School for the first time, a school tour was organised for them.The students were made aware about the infrastructure of the school campus. It encouraged them to start the new academic year on a positive note, with hope and motivation in their hearts and the aim to find a home away from home in the school premises.
For grades VII &VIII, the new academic session commenced with a special assembly conducted by the activity incharges,Ms Abha Chona and Ms Kaveri Dhar on 4th & 5th April respectively.The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, addressed the students and motivated them to put their best foot forward in all their endeavours ,follow school rules and regulations and uphold its motto ‘Service before Self’ in true spirit.The Headmistress(VI-VIII), Ms Anubha Gopal extended her support & best wishes for the new academic session.
Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.
An Orientation Programme was organised for the parents of students of classes VI- VIII on 11th ,12th and 17 April ‘23 respectively, from 2:15 to 3:45pm. The purpose of the programme was to introduce the parents to the respective class teachers and subject teachers. It was also to reiterate the general code of conduct to be followed in school by the students along with a detailed understanding of the curriculum of the various subjects and methodology of assessment.The Headmistress, Ms. Anubha Gopal addressed the parents, reinforcing their trust in the institution for the wellbeing of the students and reassuring them of a promising year ahead. A robust feedback from parents concluded the programme.
Topic: “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE ”
Classes XII L and M showcased their talent on the topic Laughter is the best medicine. The presentation started with the recital of morning prayer by Bhuvi, Pranav, Vikramaditya, Pranav Neil, Lavanya, Nandi, Gaurya, Saarthak, Shashwat, Riddhi, Rakshit, Kaushal, Hamza, Sainyam, Arush, Raghav, Aditi, Khushi and Shatakshi followed by Krishna Vandana Dance by Sharanya. The class choir included Aarav, Parth, Pranav Neil, Amber, Ruhaan, Vansh, Siddhant, Vikramaditya, Avishi, Ananya, Shashwat, Aayush, Ananyadeep, Riddhi, Aaradhana, Shreya, Sarakshi, Veer, Hamza, Archishman, Mudit, Arush, Chirag and Arnav and sung Counting Stars – One republic. The instrumental piece was brilliantly performed by Parth, Aarav, Vansh, Siddhant, Raghav, Arush, Archishman, Chirag, Rakshit, Hamza and Arnav.
Speeches on the topic were delivered by Pranav Neil, Disha, Avishi, Arush, Sainyam. Self-composed poems to highlight the central idea of laughter were recited by N Tarun, Pranav Neil, Sharanya and Sainyam. The students stressed upon the importance of laughter in daily life and how it acts as a stress reducing tool. The presentation was liked and appreciated by all in the audience.
3 May 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES XII L AND XII M
CLASS TEACHERS – MR JAGJEET SINGH and MD MANIRUL HOSSAIN
VICE PRINCIPAL- MR NARESH MIGLANI
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS RICHA AGGARWAL
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
Topic: “MOTHER- A WALKING MIRACLE”
“A mother is the truest friend – the one who counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and causes peace to return to our hearts.” The morning assembly of Class X-G and H was dedicated to mothers – recognising their unique and essential contributions, to honour their tremendous strength, resilience, and love that they demonstrate every day in caring for their children.
The assembly began with the morning prayer ‘Teri Hai Zameen’ by Saiyaansh, Manbhav, Reyaan, Alok, Himanshu of X-G and Nandika, Aditya Narayan Mishra, Adit, Harshil, Maahira, Rudra, Soham , Aman, Akshat, Krishiv, Gargi, Jai Veer, Vihaan, Aayush, Rajasi of X-H. This was followed by a classical dance on ‘Aigiri Nandini’- a powerful stotra of Goddess Durga by Mahira and Poorvi of X-G and Shradha of X-H. A contemplative Thought for the Day was given by Riddhiman and Siddhant of X-G. A Shloka was recited by Saiyaansh and its translation was given by Ridhi of X-G. To build awareness, Kavin and Nandini of X-G and Ardaas and Anika of X-H presented the news. To highlight the importance of mothers in our lives an eloquent speech was given by Alvina, Ishika, Caesha, Ashwika of X-G and Aditya of X-H. A self composed poem was presented by Avani, Alvina of X-G and Nirvana of X-H. This was followed by a musical extravaganza, with a soulful rendition of the famous song ‘Luka Chuppi’ by Advita, Megha, Avani, Caesha of X-G and Aditya of X-H followed by Orchestra by Sabeer and Tisya of X-G and Shraddha, Ipsita and Yasha of X-H. The assembly culminated with a powerful dance performance by Ashwika, Diti, Adrika, Rehhet, Omisaa, Anuvrat of X-G and Nandika, Mysha, Ipsita, Maahira, Vaishnavi, Harshil, Shubham, Anupam, Akshat of X-H.
2 May 2023, TUESDAY
CLASSES X G AND X H
CLASS TEACHERS – MS DIMPLE MENON and MS SAPNA SHARMA
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS PRATIBHA SACHER
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
Topic: “IF WINTER COMES, CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND…”
“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” is the concluding line from P. B. Shelley’s poem “Ode to the West Wind”. This line suggests that no matter how bleak and difficult things may seem, better days are on the horizon. It’s a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and the idea that the darkest times always give way to brighter ones.
The assembly commenced with the prayer “O Paalanhaare”, sung by Aanya, Sanvi, Ayushi, Vanya Sharma, Adya, Raya, Tanvi, Jyoti, Anshika, Suhani, Rajsi, Lanica, Vrinda, Gracy, Komal, Ananya, Kartikeya and Khwahish. The mesmerizing invocation dance was presented by Vanshika and Samvida. The comperes, Vigaas, Tejaswini, Aanya and Sankalp, introduced the topic “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind”? and invited Vanya Pal and Miesha to share the thoughts for the day and thereafter, Rachna, Shreya, Aradhya, Koustubh and Apoorv to deliver the news. This was followed by a rhythmic poetry Mashup by Brian, Parnika, Gurmani, Leshya and Arunima. Also, to commemorate Earth Day, a conversational speech was delivered by Raghav, Hargunn and Jesiya. A melodic and rousing choir related to the topic of the assembly was managed by Anandita, Vrinda, Lanica, Khwahish, Suhani, Rajsi, Gracy, Komal, Ananya, Brian, Adya, Aanya, Jasnoor, Raya, Shivang, Pratham, Kunal, Ayushi, Parnika, Gurmani, Jesiya, Gayatri, and Vanya Sharma. Lastly, a graceful Western dance was performed by Manya, Advit, Aanya, Anika, Diya, Simran, Kavish, Ritvik, Sanurag, Anandita, Tanishk, Mansi and Ananya. The aesthetic artwork and design was by Seerat, Anika, Vanshika, Vikram, Swasti, Sneha, and Lanica. The assembly concluded by wrapping up the relevance of the topic in today’s world.
27 April 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES XII S AND XII T
CLASS TEACHERS – MS PRIYAM SHARMA and MS KAKOLI SENGUPTA
VICE PRINCIPAL- MR ANIL KATHURIA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS LALITHA SRINIVASAN
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
26 April 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES VIII A AND VIII B
CLASS TEACHERS – DR P. CHINNA and MR SUSHIL PRASAD
INTERIM HEADMISTRESS- MS ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS MAHIMA GOEL
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
Topic: “BAISAKHI”
The students of class VIII- A and B celebrated the festival of Baisakhi through their morning presentation on 26 April 2023 on the topic of “Baisakhi”. The assembly commenced with the prayer “Hey Sharde Maa” sung by Samanyu, Aaliya, Garv, Vaibhav, Enem, Swagatika, Sonanshi, Aaliya, Geetank, Drishti, Valencia, Tejaswani, Vaishnavi, Samrat, Harshita, Yash, Shobhit, Shreyash, Priyanshu, Kanish, Prachi, Hardik and Angel. After this, the headmistress welcomed everyone with an eloquent prayer.
This was followed by inspiring thoughts shared by Vivaan, Keshav, Shreyash, and Vaishnavi. Then, the News for the day was presented by Naman, Arnav, Aniruddha and Vriti. Then there were beautiful self-composed poems recited by Zaara and Srishti. This was followed by a skit on Baisakhi presented by Suhani, Yuvaan, Swagatika, Shreya, Avani, Siddhi, Sivanta, Samanyu and Purab. After this, a melodious Song “Here’s To The Farmer” was sung by Zaara, Valencia, Poorva, Kanish, Aarush, Anabh, Angel, Pranay, Priyanshu and Hardik. After this, a mesmerising instrumental music performance was executed by Samanyu, Valencia, Avani, Purab, Apoorv, Sonanshi, Dev, and Ayavanth. Next was an energetic group dance performance on the song “Mere Desh ki Dharti” by Siddhi, Avani, Barkha, Aaliya, Shreya, Sunidhi, Dyumna, Drishti, Rishabh, Rudhr, Jatin, Vaibhav, Abhinav, Tejaswani, Harshita, Tanishqa, Devyani, Deepanshi, Angel, Raj, Nitin, Ronik, Yash, Shivam, Sunil and Jatin.
The comperes were Suhani and Srishti. The board was made by Vaishnavi, Maithili, Srishti and Tejaswani. Folders and invitations were prepared by Samanyu, Shreya, and Vaishnavi. The E-invite was done by Samanyu and Zaara. Digital presentation was prepared by Samanyu and coordinated by Urvee, Sarthak, and Zaara.
Ishika Anand of IX K secured 2nd position and bagged a silver medal in the Girls U17 category in the IPSC squash tournament held at Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls School Jodhpur from 7 to 9 December 2022
An Orientation Programme for the parents of Class X students was organised on 25 April, 2023. The Orientation Programme focussed on introducing the parents to the respective subject teachers, sharing the curriculum of various subjects, scheme of studies and the assessment pattern.
The Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra addressed the parents and emphasised on the value of discipline along with the need for the involvement of parents in the learning process of their wards. The Class Representatives reiterated the importance of being regular to school along with highlighting other important aspects. The Class teachers explained the code of conduct to be followed by the students.
The session ended with the class teachers thanking the parents for participating enthusiastically in the programme and understanding the ethos of the school.