माननीया प्रधानाचार्या सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन महोदया की प्रेरणा से, उपप्रधानाचार्या श्रीमती रेनू नैय्यर महोदया के प्रोत्साहन से, श्रीमती विनीता गुप्ता महोदया के सहयोग से तथा हिंदी विभागाध्यक्षा श्रीमती सीमा मेहता महोदया के मार्गदर्शन से संवाद-क्लब की ओर से प्रभारी डॉ० सुधा शर्मा के द्वारा कक्षा- छठी से नौवींके लिए ‘पत्र-लेखन प्रतियोगिता’आयोजित की गई,जिसके अंतर्गत कक्षा- छठी, सातवीं, आठवींऔर नौवीं को पत्र-लेखन के लिए अलग-अलग संबोधन तथा विषय दिए गए| प्रत्येक विद्यार्थी को अपनी कक्षा के अनुसार भावपूर्ण पत्र लिखना था| अध्यापक-अध्यापिकाओं ने अपने-अपने प्रत्येक अनुभाग से तीन श्रेष्ठ रचनाएँ भेजीं| उन रचनाओं में से वरिष्ठ विद्यार्थी-निर्णायकों के द्वारा प्रत्येक कक्षा से प्रथम, द्वितीय तथा तृतीय रचनाएँ चुनी गईं| वरिष्ठ विद्यार्थी-निर्णायक थे-
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“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; and working together is success.”
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram organised the fifth Guest Speaker Programme in the series, ‘Learning from the Best,’ on 18th December 2021 for classes VI-IX & XI. The event was held with the intention of providing the young students of the school with the opportunity to interact with and learn from the experiences of our illustrious alums.Among those present were class representatives, teachers, and students of classes VI, VII, VIII, IX and XI.
Learning from the Best #5 featured Ms. Aarushi Goyal, Ms. Shreya Goel, and Ms. Siddharth Gulati.Ms. Aarushi Goyal is currently a student at the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Industrial engineering and Logistics management with a minor in science entrepreneurship. She believes in having an entrepreneurial spirit and aspires to learn everyday. She is a proud Founder of Gobotec Limited, her team are currently developing solutions for retrofit trolley and toilet management. Their company is currently incubated at MIT innovation node and Hong Kong science park. Besides her entrepreneurial venture, she also has worked at several firms to gain ample corporate experience and garner industry insights. As a First-Class Honours student on a full scholarship in HKU, her college years have opened up many new doors and have taught her key life skills and the intimate know-how of business operations that goes beyond textbooks.
Ms. Shreya Goel is a third-year student at New York University, Abu Dhabi, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with minors in Computer Science and Interactive Media. She was the Head Girl and was also awarded the Armaan Dogra All-rounder award in school. She has been a national award winner in Dance and Yoga and has trained professionally in ballet for over 13 years. She loves to sketch and in a quest to continue this balance of academia and passion in university as well, she has currently undertaken a project called ‘100 Days of Making’, for which she is sketching one art-piece every day for 100 consecutive days.
She is in her fifth semester at present and has successfully completed the previous four with consecutive 4.0 CGPA. She is a member of the dance society too and has taken up some very interesting courses in film production, art and dance alongside some very strenuous courses in Math and Computer Science.
Mr. Siddharth Gulati is 20 years old and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Political Science and Economics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. At the age of 15, he developed three innovative products and techniques to tackle pollution in India, for which he was awarded first from the then-President Pranab Mukherjee in 2017 and then from President Ram Nath Kovind in 2018. He also had the opportunity to review his project with Nobel prize winners in Japan. The project is currently in its implementation stage. Apart from public policy and administration, He also has a profound interest in science and entrepreneurship. He has done internships with Atal Innovation Mission- Niti Aayog, Invest India and Business Innovation department of HPCL.
The comperes, Vinayak Dhawan and Lavanya Bhargava, enthusiastically welcomed the audience, and presented virtual tokens of gratitude to all the Guest Speakers. The Guest Speakers then shared a few words on their journey from being illustrious students of the school, to being contributing members of society. They highlighted how Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram helped mould the people they are at present, and that the multitude of opportunities and experiences that the school offers is unparalleled. They also laid special emphasis on the adept faculty of the school, who shaped the foundation of their careers and lives on pillars of support and guidance.
This was followed by the Question and Answer session conducted by Anoushka Jain and Rishita Kapur. The students of the school asked a selection of curated questions to which they received elaborate and patient responses.
Ms. Aarushi Goyal gave exceptionally articulated and lucid advice to the aspiring students present among the attendees. She gave special emphasis on the importance of perseverance and determination, citing personal examples to motivate the students to never give up and to always pursue what makes them happy. She also put forward a cogent account of the scholarship opportunities in India and abroad to help the students get a better understanding of the process, along with several helpful tips to effectively build one’s profile while applying to universities. Her inspiring words were greatly appreciated, where she encouraged the students to appreciate the myriad of opportunities that are available to them in the school, and to make use of them, in order to inch closer to the pinnacle of success.
Ms. Shreya Goel addressed the gathering with an affable aura, and talked about her experiences managing the multitude of undertakings she had committed to during her time in the school. She shared wonderful advice with the students on time management and motivated them to seize each moment and make the best of the time they have. She talked passionately about her love for Mathematics and Science, as well as her inclination toward more artistic and creative fields, encouraging the students to not compromise on pursuing what they are interested in, even if it is unconventional. Her helpful words, in which she highlighted the importance of overcoming challenges with confidence and faith in oneself, were wonderfully received by the audience.
Mr. Siddharth Gulati conveyed his experiences as a student of the University of Delhi. He shared his thoughts and personal experiences with the admission processes of DU JAT, CUCET, and such, to help the students garner an understanding of the same. In his address, he highlighted the importance of prioritising one’s time, acknowledging the paucity of time that one faces in high school, having undertaken a lot of commitments. He also shared very helpful tips on how to score well in the Class XII Board Examinations, and urged the students to understand and grasp the concepts they are learning, instead of simply mugging it up, to make the best of their education. His insightful responses were widely appreciated by the students who hope to follow in his footsteps.
Tejas Dhingra concluded the Q & A session with inspiring words, and then delivered the vote of thanks, in which he expressed gratitude to the honourable Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the respected Vice Principals, and teachers for helping make the event possible, and the Guest Speakers for taking out their valuable time. The event was organised by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archna Deepak, with technical support from Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
“Perseverance is not one long race; it is many short races one after the other.” Walter Elliot
Delhi Public School RK Puram hosted the fourth edition of the Guest Speaker Programme series, “Learning from the Best” on 11th December 2021 for classes VI-IX & XI. The event was organised with the aim of providing the young students of the school with the opportunity to interact with and learn from the experiences of our distinguished alumni.
Among those present were our esteemed Vice Principal, Mr JS Virdi, class representatives, teachers, and students of classes VI, VII, VIII, IX and XI.
Learning from the Best #4 featured Ms. Medhaavi Didi, Ms. Sonali Jawa, and Ms. Lipsa Mohanty.
Ms. Medhaavi Didi, batch of 2020, served as the President of Think Club for the session 2019-2020. She is a recipient of the G. Bhaskar Memorial Award in December 2018 for excellence in academics as well as extra curricular activities. She received two gold medals in her 12th Grade- one for being a scholar for seven consecutive years and the other of being a scribe for 6 consecutive years. Currently, she is pursuing BA Economics Honours at Hindu College, and is the Marketing Head at Hindu consulting group, a senior member at Enactus Hindu, and a member of the media team at the Department of Economics.
Ms. Sonali Jawa graduated from the school in 2017, after having been appointed as the President of the Business Studies Society in the session 2016-2017. She pursued her Bachelors in Commerce from Shri Ram College Of Commerce and graduated in 2020.
She is currently pursuing her masters at Shri Ram College Of Commerce, Delhi University and is working as the Programme Lead at Dharma Life Labs set up by the Wheeler Institute at London Business School, Accenture & Dharma Life, working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She is among the top 9 percentile in academic performance & has been actively involved in extra curricular initiatives.
Ms. Lipsa Mohanty completed her schooling from the school in 2018, after which she went on to Economics Honours in Ashoka University. She excelled in academics as well as extra-curricular activities there, having been involved in theatre and student politics. Currently, she is working at Airtel Payments Bank as a Management Trainee.
The comperes, Drishty Ajwani and Arica Kaur, extended a warm welcome to all attendees of the session, and presented virtual tokens of appreciation to all the Guest Speakers. The Guest Speakers took turns sharing their journey from being illustrious students of the school to being contributing members of society. They laid special emphasis on the myriad of opportunities Delhi Public School, RK Puram offers, which helped shape their careers and lives. They also extended their gratitude to the adept faculty of the school, who not only guide the students vis-a-vis the curriculum but also ensure exposure to the real world, to help their students get the best possible education.
This was followed by the Question and Answer session conducted by Aryan Kumar and Manasvi Pradhan. Students asked a selection of curated questions to which they received elaborate and insightful responses.
Ms. Medhaavi Didi gave exceptionally helpful advice to the students, wherein she emphasised on the importance of a well-rounded school career, talking about how her experience as being affiliated with clubs and societies helped hone her critical thinking and managerial skills that she has been utilising in her professional life. She commented on how the teachers and mentors in the school played a pivotal role in helping her pursue her dreams and inch higher to the pinnacle of success.
Ms. Sonali Jawa addressed the gathering with an inspiring air to her, and conveyed her experiences as a professional. She shared wonderful tips to the students for building their Curriculum Vitae and highlighted the importance of networking and seeking advice from their mentors and teachers. She also shared some helpful counsel to prepare for Board examinations, giving detailed and subject-specific tips. Her adept inspiring words to the students was highly appreciated, where she conveyed the importance of hardwork and perseverance in the face of tough times in order to scale great heights.
Ms. Lipsa Mohanty shared insightful and experienced words on the importance of not letting stress get the best of us during our crucial and formative years, acknowledging the daunting competition one is faced with as a student of such a prestigious school. She gave detailed accounts of her experience in the school, and then as a part of Ashoka University to help the students get a taste of life in college. She also expressed that taking time out for oneself is necessary, and that it is okay to fail and try out new things, as long as one is prioritising oneself while doing it.
Their patient and elaborate responses were incredibly helpful to the students who hope to follow in their footsteps.
The Q & A session was concluded by Arica Kaur on a high note and left the audience with inspiring words. Drishty Ajwani delivered the vote of thanks, and expressed gratitude to the honourable Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the respected Vice Principals, and teachers for helping make the event possible, and the Guest Speakers for taking out their valuable time and sharing their experiences with the audience. The event was organised by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archna Deepak, with technical support from Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
अतिथि वक्ता- प्रो० पूरन चंद टंडनमाननीया प्रधानाचार्या सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन महोदया की प्रेरणा से, उपप्रधानाचार्या श्रीमती रेनू नैय्यर महोदया के प्रोत्साहन से, मुख्याध्यापिका श्रीमती रश्मि मल्होत्रा महोदया एवं श्रीमती विनीता गुप्ता महोदया के सहयोग से तथा हिंदी विभागाध्यक्षा श्रीमती सीमा मेहता महोदया के मार्गदर्शन से संवाद-क्लब की ओर से प्रभारी डॉ० सुधा शर्मा के द्वारा कक्षा आठवीं से दसवीं के लिए ‘हिंदी में रोज़गार’ विषय पर ‘अतिथि वक्ता कार्यक्रम’ आयोजित किया गया| इसके अतिथि वक्ता – हिंदी विभाग,दिल्ली विश्व विद्यालय के प्रोफ़ेसर तथा भारतीय अनुवाद परिषद् के निदेशक प्रो० पूरन चंद टंडन जी थे| उन्होंने अपने वक्तव्य में हिंदी में पढ़ाई करके रोज़गार के कौन-कौन–से अवसर प्राप्त किए जा सकते हैं, इसके बारे में बताया| उन्होंने कहा कि भाषा विरासत में नहीं मिलती, न ही दुकान से खरीदी जा सकती है; यह तो अर्जित की जाती है| यदि विद्यार्थी हिंदी भाषा को अर्जित कर लेते हैं तो उनके सामने हिंदी में रोज़गार के अनेक अवसरों के द्वार खुल जाते हैं| भाषा को अर्जित करने के लिए इसमें बोलना, सुनना, पढ़ना और लिखना आवश्यक है| हिंदी में नौ लाख शब्द बनाए जा चुके हैं| यह अत्यंत समृद्ध भाषा है| साहित्य पढ़कर हिंदी में अभिरुचि बढ़ाइए; अध्ययन एवं अभ्यास कीजिए और अपनी रुचि के अनुसार रोजगार के क्षेत्र चुनिए| शिक्षण के क्षेत्र में प्राथमिक, माध्यमिक, उच्चतर माध्यमिक विद्यालय में, विश्वविद्यालय में अहिंदी भाषी भारतीयों तथा विदेशियों को हिंदी शिक्षण, IAS,SSC, CTAT,बैंकिंग के लिए कोचिंग सेंटर में शिक्षण, रचनात्मक लेखन संबंधी विभिन्न प्रकार के शिक्षण आदि क्षेत्र में जा सकते हैं| मीडिया के क्षेत्र में रेडियो, टेलीविजन, सिनेमा के लिए पटकथा, गीत लेखन, अनुवाद आदि क्षेत्र में भी अनेक अवसर उपलब्ध हैं| प्रकाशन के क्षेत्र में रचना-लेखन, संपादन, प्रूफ़-पठन, टाइपिंग, परामर्श आदि कार्य के अवसर हैं| विज्ञापन लेखन, नारा लेखन, समाचार लेखन एवं पठन, साक्षात्कार लेना, टीवी सिनेमा के अलावा एयरलाइंस में, रेलवे में उद्घोषनाएँ, संवाद लेखन एवं वाचन में हिंदी के अच्छे जानकार लोगों की सदैव आवश्यकता होती है| विभिन्न मंत्रालयों में तथा दूतावासों में तत्काल भाषांतरणकर्ता (इंटरप्रेटर) की आवश्यकता होती है| उन्हें बहुत अच्छा
वेतन मिलता है| टीवी पर 24 घंटे समाचार, धारावाहिक कार्यक्रम, साक्षात्कार, आँखों देखा हाल आदि हिंदी में प्रसारित होते हैं| अन्य भाषाओं के कार्यक्रमों के हिंदी में रूपांतरित रूप दिखाए जा रहे हैं| हिंदी में गायन अभिनय के भी अच्छे अवसर हैं| विदेशों में भी प्राथमिक स्तर से लेकर विश्वविद्यालय स्तर तक के लिए हिंदी अध्यापन करने वालों की आवश्यकता है| अपने वक्तव्य के अंत में उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों के द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर देकर उनकी शंकाओं का निवारण किया| कुल मिलाकर यह कार्यक्रम विद्यार्थियों के लिए अत्यंत लाभकारी रहा|
Preksha Agrawal of Class IX L has achieved a distinguished feat of standing 5th in All India 64th National Shooting Championship. She participated in the Sub Youth category and had the honour of equalling the NATIONAL RECORD. She has been selected for the INDIAN NATIONAL TEAM Trials to be held soon.She Scored 566 which was the previous NATIONAL RECORD. She just missed the podium by 2 points. She has been tirelessly working on the shooting range for the last 3-4 yrs and have won several competitions for the school (Inter School) and others along the way.We wish her all the best so as to achieve laurels for our school, our state, and our country in near future.
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. -THOMAS JEFFERSON
Cell for IPR Promotion and Development (CIPAM), a professional body under
the aegis of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India organised a virtual seminar on November 27th, 2021 for the students of classes VI, VII, VIII, IX and XI of DPS RK Puram on the topic “Intellectual Property Rights”. The programme was hosted with the aim of providing the students with the opportunity to interact with and learn from the accomplished people in the field.The class representatives, teachers and students of classes VI, VII, VIII, IX and XI attended the programme.
The virtual seminar was conducted by Mr. N. Subramanian along with Ms. Drishti Khurana. Mr. N. Subramanian, an engineering graduate and a registered Patent agent, started his IP Career as a Patent Scientist and grew as an in-house IP Trainer cum Analyst in the University. He has experience in Patent searching, drafting and filing; Handling the IPR seminars, Awareness programmes, Hands-on training; Handling the Value-Added course on IPR; Framing University IP Policy and creating an innovation ecosystem in the University.
While working at CIPAM as an Assistant manager, he takes care of awareness vertically. He is also a mentor of change for Atal Tinkering Lab and acts as a resource person to promote IPR in several schools, colleges and forums such as UGC-HRDC, EDII-TN, All India Radio etc.
Ms. Drishti Khurana is working in Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of commerce and industry as a Management Trainee.
The programme began with Riya Gupta and Lipi Saini welcoming the audience and the guest speakers. This was followed by Mr. N. Subramanian’s presentation in which he discussed Intellectual Property Rights and its different types with the audience. He also included various fun activities to interact with the audience which took the energy level of the audience to great heights.
The question and answer session was conducted by Drishty Ajwani and Aryan Kumar. Students asked their questions regarding the topic which were very patiently answered by Mr. N. Subramanian. He emphasised the importance of intellectual property rights and how they help the authors to publish their work without the fear that someone else will use it and take credit for it.
The session was concluded by Riya Gupta with a vote of thanks. The event was organised by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archna Deepak, with technical support from Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
“Success consists of stumbling from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill
The Think Club of Delhi Public School, RK Puram hosted a Guest Speaker Programme on 27th November 2021 for classes IX & XI, the third in its series “Learning from the Best.” The programme was organised with the aim of providing the students of the school with the opportunity to interact with and learn from the experiences of our distinguished alums.
The respected Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan, class representatives, teachers, and students of classes IX and XI attended the programme.
Learning from the Best #3 featured Mr. Tanmay Gupta and Ms. Adhya Sharma.
Mr. Tanmay Gupta achieved All India Rank 1 in NEET 2021, with a perfect score of 720/720. He has been a distinguished part of the DPS RK Puram family ever since he joined the school in 2019. He managed an incredible 97.6% in his CBSE Board Examinations. During his time in the school, he was also a part of various clubs and extracurricular activities, like Think Club, which helped him achieve great heights. Currently, he has plans to attend the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, commonly known as AIIMS, to pursue his further medical education.
Ms. Adhya Sharma, batch of 2019, is currently a Junior at Yale University, where she is majoring in Computer Science and Economics. She has continued in her dynamic spirit from DPS RK Puram to Yale where she is the President of India@Yale, an undergraduate organisation which shares Indian culture with the student body. She has also held the position of Vice President of the Global Research and Consulting Group, along with having spent time serving on the boards of the Women’s Leadership Initiative and Yale Daily News. Adhya will be interning at Meta, formerly known as Facebook, as a software engineer next summer in New York City.
The comperes, Samyak Kapoor and Divyansh Nayan, enthusiastically welcomed the audience and the Guest Speakers, and presented them with a virtual token of appreciation. This was followed by the honourable Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan’s address to the gathering, in which she expressed her gratitude to both guest speakers for being there as a mentor to the aspiring students of classes IX and XI, and congratulated them on their respective successes. She highlighted the importance of such programmes and urged Adhya and Tanmay to inspire the budding students of DPS RK Puram and provide them with insightful tips.
The Question and Answer session was conducted by Divyansh Nayan and Sneha Chandra. Students, as well as teachers, asked their questions to both speakers.
Mr. Tanmay Gupta gave intensive and patient responses to all questions, emphasising the importance of school and teachers in achieving an excellent score in competitive exams as he did. He encouraged the students to practice self-discipline and consistency during their preparation times, while also keeping time for extracurricular activities as stress busters and meaningful time to interact with family and peers. He also recommended study techniques, books, revision tricks and such to the attendees.
Ms. Adhya Sharma gave elaborate and helpful answers, coupled with insightful anecdotes, to respond to the audience’s questions. She went over the process of filling out applications, appearing for standardised tests, applying for financial aid, and writing essays in detail to help the students out, and also gave accounts of her personal experience during the same. She talked about cultural differences between India and the US, instances of homesickness, network making friends, and how she dealt with them as a first-year. Her elaborate accounts were incredibly helpful to the students who hope to follow in her footsteps.
The session was concluded by Sahana Agarwal on a high note, who left the audience with inspiring words. The event was organised by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archna Deepak, with technical support from Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
“The key to success is action, and the essential in action is perseverance.” Sun Yat-Sen
The Think Club of Delhi Public School, RK Puram organised a Guest Speaker Programme on 20th November 2021 for classes IX & XI, the second in its series “Learning from the Best.” The programme was hosted with the aim of providing the students with the opportunity to interact with and learn from the experiences of the accomplished graduates of the school.
The respected Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the honourable Vice Principals Mr. Naresh Miglani and Mr. Anil Kumar Kathuria, class representatives, teachers, and students of classes IX and XI attended the programme.
Learning from the Best #2 featured Mr. Anant Lunia, from the batch of 2021. He achieved All India Rank 3 in JEE Advanced 2021, and has taken admission in IIT Delhi with the plans to pursue undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Engineering. Anant’s illustrious endeavours have been a constant during his time in the school- he is a JSTSE scholar, an NTSE scholar, and a national topper of KVPY with AIR-18 in the SA Stream and AIR-2 in the SX stream. He was a part of the two-member winning team of Technothlon 2018, which won a Gold Medal and a grand prize to visit NASA, USA. He has also scored high international ranks in several Indian and International Olympiads and competitions.
The compere, Sahana Agarwal, enthusiastically welcomed the audience and the Guest Speaker, and presented him with a virtual token of appreciation. This was followed by the honourable Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan’s address to the gathering, in which she expressed her gratitude to Mr. Anant Lunia for being there as a mentor to the aspiring students of classes IX and XI, and congratulated him on his success. She concluded her address with inspiring words to the students to achieve great heights.
The Question and Answer session was conducted by Divyansh Nayan and Mannat Kaur. Students, as well as teachers, asked their questions regarding the examination and its preparation process, to which Mr. Anant Lunia gave elaborate and patient responses. He emphasised on the importance of perseverance and consistency, while also being sure to take care of one’s health during the preparation of one of the toughest entrance exams in India. He also recommended study techniques, revision tricks and books to help the budding students follow in his footsteps.
The session was concluded by Sneha Chandra, which was followed by the Vote of Thanks by the Respected Vice Principal Mr. Naresh Miglani. The event was organised by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archna Deepak, with technical support from Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
Think Club hosted a Guest Speaker Programme on 13th November 2021 for the students of classes IX and XI, the first one in its series of Guest Speaker Programmes “Learning from the best ” in its endeavour of providing the students with a chance to interact with the illustrious alums of Delhi Public School R.K. PURAM.
Mr. Manhar Bansal, the guest speaker, is currently pursuing B.A. LL.B (Hons.) at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. He was the all India topper in Class 10 from the ICSE Board. He joined Delhi Public School R.K Puram in 2019. He worked hard to secure his place in several of the most prestigious clubs at the school like the DebSoc, MUN club, Law Club and many more. He represented the school at various debates and competitions, collecting numerous accolades along the way. He was also a member of the student council and went on to become the head boy of the school. He cleared the Common Admission Test, commonly known as CLAT as well as the Law School Admission Test- LSAT- with an All India Rank of 1. He secured AIR-2 in the All India Law Entrance Test or AILET.
Ms. Padma Srinivisan, honourable Principal, Mr. Anil Kathuria,respected Vice Principal , Class Representatives, Teachers and students of classes IX and XI attended the session. While addressing the gathered audience, Ms. Padma Srinivisan, honourable Principal warmly welcomed Mr. Manhar Bansal and also emphasized upon the significance of such programs to gain first hand experience and suggestions from the toppers, such as himself.
The compère Divyansh Nayan cheerfully welcomed the Guest Speaker and presented a virtual token of appreciation to him. This was followed by the Question and Answer session conducted by Samyak Kapoor and Sahana Agarwal where Mr. Manhar Bansal answered the questions asked by the students. While answering the intriguing questions, Mr. Manhar Bansal particularly highlighted the remarkable importance of self studying and enjoying what one does to crack a competitive exam, like CLAT.
The Question and Answer session was concluded by Suhani Vats and Vote of thanks was presented by respected Vice Principal, Anil Kathuria sir. The programme was organized by Ms. Shelly Malhotra and Ms. Archana Deepak with the technical support provided by Mr. Mukesh Kumar and his team.
A series of engaging and interactive Online Webinars were conducted on Monday, 6th December 2021 for the students of Classes VI-VIII of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram on the online platform of Zoom.
The first online webinar was organised on the topic ‘Cyber Security and Cyber Essentials’ from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM and the Guest Speaker for the session was Mr Mukesh Kumar, Head of the Department of Computer Science at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram.After a warm welcome by the members of the Student Council, Mr Mukesh began the session by tracing the interesting history of computer technology and email. He also illustrated the latest news in the cyber world through a wide variety of newspaper snippets and colourful visuals.
Elaborating on the theme of ‘Cyber Security and Cyber Essentials’, Mr Mukesh went on to explain a number of ways through which we could protect ourselves and our organisation in the cyber world. He emphasised on the importance of cyber safety and enumerated the steps through which cyber security can be protected from potential threats such as virus, hackers, worms, etc. He also spoke about the Do’s and Don’ts of Cyber Safety and explained the meaning of some important terms such as phishing, computer worm, computer virus, botnet, pharming, spyware, dark web, etc.
The speaker also guided the students by illustrating different ways such as safe browsing, resetting and cleaning up Google Chrome, browsing in incognito or private windows, how to avoid spamming, etc. through which the students can increase the functionality of Google Chrome while using it on a daily basis through their institutional IDs.
The presentation was followed by a Question-Answer Session during which Mr Mukesh answered a number of queries from the students.
The session was well-placed and it encouraged the children to ask a wide variety of questions about the cyber world and the personal challenges that they encounter while navigating through it, especially in a pandemic-stricken era where online schools have become the new normal. The students’ engagement and interest in the webinar was reflected through the number of queries put forward by the students which prompted the Guest Speaker to promise to conduct another similar program in the future.
The second online webinar was conducted on the topic ‘Theatre in Education’ from 12:00 PM-12:45 PM and the Guest Speaker for the session was Mr Stephen Marazzi, an eminent theatre personality. Following a gracious welcome by the members of the Student Council, Mr Marazzi captured the attention of the audience from the very beginning of the webinar by playing a small piece of music on his keyboard. He then proceeded to explain how ‘drama’ is the heart of all theatre activities.
Through interesting anecdotes and captivating enactments, Mr Marazzi explained to the students how drama and theatre can be used in the field of education through interdisciplinary studies. He played the popular English song ‘Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do’ on his keyboard and illustrated how this very easy song can be dramatised and used to learn important concepts of Science, Music, Arts and English. He also enacted the popular fairy tale of ‘Three Little Piggies’ namely, Aklu, Shaklu and Baklu and elucidated how simple concepts of Science as well as other subjects can be learnt through theatre and drama.
The students were completely enraptured by Mr Marazzi and his dynamic presence during the webinar. They enthusiastically participated in the songs and chants led by the speaker and thoroughly enjoyed the session. The speaker also encouraged the children to submit their own creative stories to him in the form of drawings/write-ups and promised to choose the best stories as the premise for his own theatrical productions.
The programmes were concluded by the vote of thanks, which were delivered by Ms Vinita Gupta, the Supervisor of Classes VI-VIII. She thanked the esteemed speakers for sparing their valuable time for these webinars as well as the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, for her support and guidance in organising these webinars. Based on themes relevant to the students of Classes VI-VIII, the online webinars were a grand success that not only proved to be beneficial for the students but were also thoroughly enjoyed by them.
