“A different language is a different vision of life.” – Federico Fellini

Delhi Public School R.K. Puram hosted the Annual Language Festival on 21 December 2024, celebrating the rich linguistic and cultural diversity embraced by the school. The festival aimed to foster creativity, collaboration, and an appreciation for languages through a series of thoughtfully curated events. It  witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Classes VI to XII, showcasing their linguistic flair and innovative ideas. It was an amalgamation of cultural expression and intellectual engagement, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing global citizens.

The festival commenced with an inspiring inaugural ceremony graced by the Chief Guest, Professor Niranjan Kumar, a distinguished academician with a vast experience in teaching and research. The event began with a traditional Odissi dance performance, invoking divine blessings. The Headmistress, Dr. Anubha Gopal, delivered an insightful address, where she talked of the importance of languages in the progress of a country and how it has to be inculcated right at the most formative years of a child’s life setting the tone for the event. The Vice Principals, Mr. Anil Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar, also shared their views, emphasizing the significance of multilingualism and cultural exchange.

Throughout the day, students performed skits, dances, and songs representing the cultures associated with the various languages. The Fusion Dance, combining classical and modern elements, was a highlight, mesmerizing the audience and showcasing the school’s vibrant talent.

The success of the Annual Language Festival 2024 was made possible through the unwavering dedication of the Language Departments, student volunteers, and the support of the school’s administration. Special thanks were extended to the esteemed judges for gracing the occasion with their presence and sharing their expertise.

The festival served as a testament to the vibrant linguistic talent at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, inspiring students to explore the limitless possibilities of communication and cultural exchange.

Event Highlights

French Events

The French Department organized engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:

1. Just A Minute: Students of Classes IX and X delivered eloquent speeches on the theme “Unité dans la diversité” (Unity in Diversity). Their performances were judged by:
   
   • Ms. Rajni Bachwani, Project Manager (chargée de mission bourse), Institut Francais.
   • Ms. Divya Bhatia, Assistant Professor (French), Amity Global Business School, Amity University Noida.
2. Ad-Zap: This innovative event challenged participants to create captivating advertisements on topics such as:
   • Un gadget futuriste (Futuristic Gadget)
   • Les produits d’usage quotidien (Daily use products)
   • Un produit écologique (Eco-Friendly Product)
3. The panel of judges included:
   • Ms. Babusha Verma, French Faculty, St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi.
   • Dr. Richa Sethi, French Faculty, University of Delhi.

German Events

The German Department organized engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:

I. GERMAN AD-ZAP  COMPETITION(VI-VIII)

 The participants (in a team of two) presented a short advertisement on any one topic and 

  in front of the judges.

  Topics: 

  1. Produkte für den täglichen Gebrauch (Daily use products)

  2. Umweltfreundliches Produkt (Eco friendly Product)

  3. Futuristisches Gadget(Futuristic Gadget)

 Number Of Participating Schools- 13

 Number Of Participants -2 per school

The event was judged by:

     MS NAMRATA SAIGAL – Guest Lecturer , Bharati College, University of Delhi

     MS SHRIYA SETHI –  Guest Lecturer, Amity University ,Noida

II Just a Minute (IX-X)

One participant per school was allowed in this event. Students were required to speak in German on any one of the given topics as asked by the judge:

1.Gesundes Essen oder Junk Food ?

2.Warum sind Fremdsprachen wichtig?

3.Zufriedenheit am Arbeitsplatz oder Geld?

4.Mein Lieblings Touristenort

5. Eine Reise

6.Meine Zukunftspläne

7.Meine Stadt -Delhi

8.Mein Held

The participants were not allowed to read from notes. They were evaluated on the basis of content, fluency and pronunciation, adherence to time and overall presentation

Spanish Events:

The Spanish  Department organized the following engaging events aimed at enhancing linguistic skills and creative expression:

I. Just A Minute: In the Just A Minute events, Classes IX and X spoke on “La importancia de la unidad en la diversidad en el mundo globalizado de hoy,” judged by Mr. Ajeet Yadav and Ms. Aakansha Jain.

II. Ad-Zap: The Ad-Zap events were a unique showcase of advertisements by the students of classes VI to VIII in their respective languages on the topics, ‘Items of Daily Use, Eco-Friendly Products and Futuristic Gadgets’. Advertisements on eco-friendly products and futuristic gadgets for Classes VI-VIII, were judged by Mr. Parvez Alam and Ms. Samriddhi Vashishth.

Hindi and Sanskrit Language Events

The Hindi and Sanskrit Departments presented events steeped in cultural and literary richness.

Hindi Events:

• अभिव्यक्ति की उड़ान, Rap song: Sixteen  schools from Delhi NCR participated  in this competition. The competition was judged by Mrs. Fatma Kirmani( former HOD Hindi and active theatre artist) and Vanita Sharma (linguistics expert for 37 years).
• ‘हास्य- विज्ञापन’ competition was organised for students of classes IX & XI in which 16 school from Delhi NCR participated.The  judgement of this competition was done by Dr. Rama Shankar Kushwaha and Dr. Deen Dayal.  Dr. Rama Shankar Kushwaha is an Assistant professor in Dyal Singh College of Delhi University and Dr. Deen Dayal is a Professor in Janki Devi Memorial College. DPS Noida stood 1st position, DPS Sushant Lok stood at 2nd position and DPS Indirapuram stood at 3rd position

Sanskrit Events:

The Sanskrit Events included संस्कृत-गीतम् where the participants performed Hindi songs in Sanskrit language with instruments. The time limit was 2 minutes. The competitors showcased their skills and radiated confidence. The event was judged by Dr. Sushma Chaudhary, Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi and Dr. Anil Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi. Content, memorization, pronunciation, timing and presentation were the criteria for judgement.

The second event was संस्कृत-संभाषण in which the  students of classes IX and X showcased  their skills by presenting captivating dialogues of the iconic characters from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata .The time limit was 2-3 minutes. The event was graced by esteemed judges, Dr. Angiras (Assistant Professor of  the Sanskrit Department at Motilal Nehru College ,Delhi University) and Dr. Asheesh Kumar (Assistant Professor of Sanskrit at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi .The Judgement criteria was content, memorization, pronunciation and presentation.This competition not only celebrated the beauty of Sanskrit but also instilled in students a deep appreciation for our rich cultural heritage. It highlighted the timeless values embedded within these ancient texts, such as courage, duty, righteousness, and devotion, also inspiring the young minds to embrace these virtues in their lives.

Valedictory Ceremony

The valedictory ceremony commenced with the prize distribution. The Chief Guest, Professor Niranjan Kumar, addressed the audience with inspiring words, emphasizing the role of languages in fostering global harmony. The Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar, and Vice Principal, Mr. Anil Kathuria, felicitated the winners of the various competitions thereby uplifting the morale of the students with their esteemed presence.

The head of the Hindi and Sanskrit Department, Ms. Seema Mehta, proposed a heartfelt vote of thanks.She thanked the Principal Mr Anil Kumar for providing a platform to the language department to showcase their talent.She thanked the Vice Principals Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar for their unwavering support. She thanked all departments associated with the Language fest for the support given for making this event a huge success.

The event concluded with the National Anthem, marking the end of a day filled with learning, creativity, and celebration of languages.

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAMLANGUAGE FESTIVAL 2024-25
LANGUAGE	EVENT NAME	CLASS	POSITION	SCHOOL NAME
German	Ad-Zap	VI-VIII	FIRST	DPS Noida,Sector 30
			SECOND	DPS,Sushant Lok
			THIRD	Bal Bharti Public School,Ganga Ram Hospital Marg
German	Just a Minute	IX-X	FIRST	DPS, Noida Sector 30
			SECOND	DPS,Vasant Kunj
			THIRD	Tagore International School, East of Kailash
Spanish	Ad-Zap	VI-VIII	FIRST	DPS, Indirapuram
			SECOND	DPS, Greater Noida
			THIRD	DPS, Noida Sector 30
Spanish	Just a Minute	IX-X	FIRST	DPS Noida Sector 30
			SECOND	DPS, IndirapuramDPS, R.K. Puram
			THIRD	DPS Greater Noida
French	Ad-Zap	VI-VIII	FIRST	Bal Bharti Public School,Ganga Ram Hospital Marg
			SECOND	DPS Noida Sector 30
			THIRD	DPS,Vasant KunjDPS, R.K. Puram
French	Just a Minute	IX-X	FIRST	DPS,Vasant Kunj
			SECOND	DPS, R.K. PuramDPS,Maruti Kunj
			THIRD	DPS, Bulandshahr
Sanskrit	SANSKRIT GEETAM	VI-VIII	FIRST	DPS INDIRAPURAM
			SECOND	DPS GREATER NOIDA
			THIRD	DPS NOIDA
	SANSKRIT SAMBHASHANAM	IX-X	FIRST	D.P.S FARIDABAD
			SECOND	D.P.S R.K PURAM, D.P.S INDIRAPURAM
			THIRD	D.P.S MATHURA ROAD

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The Times of India (TOI) conducted an interactive session at DPS RK PURAM on 20 December 2024 to gather feedback on their NIE Children’s Newspaper. The session aimed to understand student preferences, suggestions, and areas of improvement for making the newspaper more engaging and informative for young readers.

The TOI representatives elicited responses from students on varied topics in order to understand the relevance of the content in the newspaper and the interest level among students.Many students shared their views on the articles published, offering suggestions for making them more relatable and student-focused.

In addition to the articles, the session also addressed the visual appeal of the newspaper. Students were asked for feedback on the images accompanying the articles, the layout, and the size of the text. The representatives also proposed adding new sections to cater to diverse interests. Some of the ideas floated included:

1. Sports Zone – Updates and fun facts about popular sports and athletes.
2. Tech Trends – Introducing young readers to new technologies and innovations.
3. Creative Corner – A space for students to submit their own stories, poems, or artwork.
4. Career Guidance – Short articles on different career options and skills required.

Students enthusiastically participated in the discussion, with several expressing their excitement about these potential additions. Suggestions to add a ‘Student Spotlight’ section, featuring achievements of young readers, and a ‘Puzzle and Games’ page were also made.

The interactive session was not only a platform for feedback but also an engaging discussion about the importance of journalism in shaping young minds. TOI’s efforts to involve students in this initiative demonstrate their commitment to creating a newspaper that is truly for and by the youth. The survey results and suggestions will undoubtedly help the NIE Children’s Newspaper evolve into a publication that informs, inspires, and entertains.

“There is no wifi in the forest, but i promise, you will find a better connection”

The Department of Geography, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram organised an excursion to Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Gurgaon on 19 December, 2024 for the students of Class XI. The event was coordinated by Ms Sangita Bajpai.

The informative excursion began with Mr Vijay Dhasmana, an environmentalist and rewilder, providing an insight on preserving  biodiversity. The illegal mining site has been successfully restored with indigenous flora and fauna of the Northern Aravalli region. The Aravalli Hills are said to be prehistoric with rich biodiversity. The park spreads over 400 acres, comprising a wide range of animal species such as  jackals, foxes, neelgai, squirrels, hare, mongoose, monitor lizards and 60 varieties of butterflies and flora including Gurmaar, Haarshringaar, Babool, salai , Kulu etc. The students witnessed a  variety of birds like Bulbul, Barbett, Rufus Treepie, Sunbird,Babblers, peacock.  Birds like Verditer Flycatcher, Red Throated Flycatcher, Himalayan Warblers  migrate here every year during winters. The students were encouraged by Dr Sharad Bajpai, the project director of the Aravalli Biodiversity Park to partake in the conservation of nature and act 

It took a walk amongst the trees for their textbooks to spring to life.

The ASSET workshop, held on 12th December 2024, was a transformative initiative designed to equip teachers with innovative tools and strategies to improve teaching practices and foster holistic student development. The workshop, which was attended by English, Mathematics and Science teachers of DPS Vasant Vihar, DPS (EOK) and DPS R.K. Puram, underscored the significance of diagnostic assessments in identifying learning gaps, addressing misconceptions, and implementing skill-based education. Teachers were trained to utilize the techniques of benchmarking and skill analysis to understand learning dynamics, align instructions with NCF 2023 guidelines and design actionable plans for improvement.

In English, the focus was on addressing weaknesses in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and contextual understanding. Teachers were introduced to strategies such as competency-based questions, tailored practice sets, and reflective exercises. Tools like “A Question a Day” and “Misconception Posters” were highlighted to encourage critical thinking and address recurring errors, such as the misuse of adjectives with countable and uncountable nouns. The sessions emphasized cascading training to foster collective growth within schools.

The session on Science primarily  focused on building clear concepts using diagnostic assessments. Teachers explored the idea of “cognitive conflict,” where students are encouraged to rethink their misconceptions through engaging discussions. They were shown how to use learning data to redesign lessons and create opportunities for deeper understanding. The session also encouraged the use of inquiry-based activities to make classes more interesting and thought-provoking.

In Mathematics, the workshop helped teachers understand how students think and solve problems. It addressed misconceptions by encouraging students to question and reflect on their reasoning. Teachers learned to create questions that promote interactive learning and help students explain their thought processes, leading to better understanding of concepts.

Overall, the workshop highlighted data-driven teaching as a cornerstone for effective education. Teachers were encouraged to integrate diagnostic tools into everyday practices, use insights from performance data to guide instruction, and implement competency-based education to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By fostering collaborative planning and reflective teaching methods, the ASSET workshop empowered teachers to create impactful learning experiences, ensuring well-rounded and confident learners.