
Class 9 Scholar Badge Ceremony 2025



“Success is not in what you accomplish, but in the courage with which you overcome.” Winston Churchill
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram hosted the Class XI Scholar Badge Ceremony for the academic year 2024–25 on 17 November 2025 for sections A, B, C, H, J, K, L, M, O, P and V and 21 November 2025 for sections D, E, F, G, I, N, Q, R, S, T and U, in the Audio-Visual Hall (AVH). The event celebrated the academic excellence and co-curricular achievements of the students, honouring students who distinguished themselves through their hard work, focus and dedication.
SESSION 1:
On 17 November 2025, The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the esteemed Chief Guest, Professor Vikraman Balaji, a distinguished professor at the Chennai Mathematical Institute; the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals: Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kumar Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar and Ms Rashmi Malhotra and the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal. The programme commenced with a captivating performance by the Western Orchestra, featuring a blend of violins, drums, piano and guitar. This was followed by a beautifully rendered song by the western choir.
Professor Vikraman Balaji’s address focused on the values of consistency, patience and curiosity. He shared how his own journey in Mathematics had been filled with challenges and reminded students that steady efforts daily lead to real understanding over time.
SESSION 2:
On 21 November 2025, the Chief Guest, Dr Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of RBI along with the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals: Mr Anil Kumar Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar and Ms Rashmi Malhota, and the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal marked an auspicious beginning to the event with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. This was followed by the melodious notes of the Western Orchestra and the Indian Choir that filled the air, thereby delivering a captivating performance that enthralled the audience.
During her address, Dr. Poonam Gupta, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a respected economist with decades of experience, stressed on the importance of resilience and adaptability not as abstract ideas, but as values that have shaped her own journey. Dr. Gupta reminded everyone that success isn’t a final destination we arrive at one day; it’s a path that we keep walking on, learning and evolving. She encouraged students to see challenges as stepping stones rather than setbacks and to stay open to growth at every stage of life.
Thereafter, the much-awaited Scholar Badge Ceremony was conducted by the Class XI representatives: Ms Abha Chona, Ms Kusum Yadav and Ms Vinita Panjwani. This year, a remarkable number of students were honoured for their outstanding achievements, with 189 Blue Ties, 10 Blue Blazers, 82 Green Badges (Second), 441 Green Badges (First), 5 Red Blazers, 16 Red Ties, 23 Red Pins for sports and co-curricular achievements, 5 students received recognition for 100% Attendance and many received Certificates for Co-curricular Excellence, in recognition of their exceptional performance in both scholastic and co-scholastic domains.
In addition to these honours, two special awards were presented to students who exemplified extraordinary merit and character. The Prantik Roy Memorial Award, instituted by Mr and Mrs Roy Choudhary in memory of their son, Prantik, is given every year to the all rounder student of Class X. It carries a gold medal and a certificate. The Prantik Roy Memorial Gold medal for the year 2024-25 was awarded to two students, namely, Aayush Singh of XI F and Devashish Bindal of XI F.
The Jayvanth Ishwaran Award for Excellence, established by Late Shri Ishwaran and Mrs. Gauri Ishwaran, in memory of their son Jayvanth, carries a rolling trophy and a gift card valued at ₹5,000. The Jayvanth Ishwaran Award for excellence for the year 2024-25 was awarded to Anika Agarwal of XI G.
The Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, congratulated all the awardees and acknowledged their hard work. He reminded them that achievements are built on years of steady effort rather than moments of sudden brilliance, and consistency is what leads to success.
Both ceremonies concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by the Vice Principal, Mr Anil Kumar Kathuria, followed by the National Anthem.
TOPIC: “THE PARAMPARA OF STORYTELLING: PASSING WISDOM THROUGH GENERATIONS, LESSONS FROM THE PAST”
“Passing Wisdom: From Voice to Verse”
“Words once spoken become lessons remembered; words once written become lessons preserved.”
Keeping this message in mind, the Class Assembly of Class VII-G and VII-H started with a heartfelt prayer song by Avni, Shivaksh, Sachin, Harshit, Naitik, Vihaan, Tarun, Ryan, Umair, Yashvendra, Aarav, Fasi, Savir, Sushant, Harshita, Gurbani, Drishya Azad, Mumtaj, Kabir Bidhuri and Md. Irfan Firdousi. Then the Headmistress, Dr. Anubha Gopal welcomed everyone and led them through the morning prayer.
This was followed by Ganesh Vandana gracefully performed by Baani Khurana, Ananshi Birla, Vaanya Jindal, Adwitiya Basu, Shreya Devi, Prisha Bhandari, Lekhika, Samaira, Saisha and Iliyana Mathew. This was followed by a compelling skit to showcase how passing wisdom started with words in the form of stories, poems and songs and later changed to passing wisdom through written scripts. The skit was performed by Samaira Duggal (as Dadi) Madhav Anand, Gayatri Sharma, Shauryavardhan Singh, Kabir Shewaramani, Aisha Dudi, Hershaanya and Anika (as children), Kabir Sethi (as villager), Kimaya (as teacher), Anaida Rai, Kushagra Tokas, Shanaya Nargotra and Yelena (as students), Nysa Malhotra, Abeer Bhatia and Sreshtha Dasgupta, Anaira Kher, Ameya and Sanaya Valecha (as narrators). The Thought for the Day was given in four different languages by Shanaya Nargotra (Spanish), Nishit (French), Ishanvi (Hindi) and Daksh Jaglaan (English). The news headlines for the day were read by Keyaan Kochhar, Kiyan Gupta, Shivam Kathuria and Alaina Siwach.
Thereafter, two beautiful self-composed poems were recited by Shauryavardhan Singh and Aisha Dudi which beautifully resonated with the assembly’s theme. Followed by this, the western choir sang a wonderful song sung by Vagisha Sinha, Akshaj Choudhary, Viyansh Kakkar, Rishika, Avya Mehra, Harsh S. Uppal, Sreshtha Dasgupta, Abeer Bhatia, Nysa Malhotra, Nijansh Sharma (guitar), Siddharth Parwal (guitar), Kabir Sethi (Keyboard) and Aradhya Vij (Keyboard), adding a melodious touch to the assembly.
The comperes of the programme were Viyansh Kakkar, Sreshtha Dasgupta, Daksh Jaglaan, Atharv Garg, Anaira Kher and Sanaya Valecha. The folders, handmade invite and the board for the assembly were made by Manel Shankar, Shivaksh, Daksh Jaglaan, Shivam Kathuria, Ananshi Birla, Nijansh Sharma, Nysa Malhotra, Md. Irfan Firdousi, Baani Khurana and Kabir Shewaramani.
2 DECEMBER 2025, TUESDAY
CLASSES VII G AND VII H
CLASS TEACHERS – MR SHEKHAR SHARMA AND M. JISHA MATHEWS
HEADMISTRESS- DR. ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. MAHIMA GOEL & MS. BHUMIKA SINGH
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. PREETI PRATIHARI & MS. BHARTI SHUKLA
“Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides.”
– Rita Mae Brown
The Annual Language Festival, held on 15 November 2025 at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, aimed to highlight the school’s continued commitment to promoting multilingual excellence and fostering an appreciation for diverse linguistic traditions among students.
It gave participants the opportunity to develop their language skills by engaging in challenging linguistic and literary competitions. The events of the fest were a vibrant showcase of creativity, expression and cultural insight, offering participants the perfect platform to test their abilities in real-world communication scenarios.
Ten competitions in five languages, namely, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, Spanish and German, were organised as a part of the fest. The events were as follows:
The festival commenced with the ‘काव्य-पाठ प्रतियोगिता’ (Kavya Path Pratiyogita), designed to foster a love for Hindi literature. This was followed by the ‘विज्ञापन प्रस्तुतीकरण’ (Vigyapan Prastutikaran), aimed at nurturing creativity, persuasive communication and innovative thinking through original advertisement concepts. Both events witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students of Classes VI–XII. The competitions were judged by Ms Poonam Sharma and Ms Fatima Kirmani.
The Sanskrit events aimed to enhance the proficiency and fluency of the students in the language. The students of Classes VI-VIII participated in ‘साभिनयसंवाद’ with great enthusiasm and showcased their incredible skills in acting and dialogue. The students of Classes IX-X participated in ‘वार्तावली’. साभिनयसंवाद was judged by Dr Preeti Srivastava while वार्तावली was judged by Mr Hemant Joshi.
A German Poetry Recitation Competition was organised for the students of Classes VI–VIII to nurture their appreciation of German literature. For the students of Classes IX–X, German Dialogue Enactment and Elocution competitions were conducted with the objective of strengthening communicative competence, encouraging creative expression and promoting spontaneity in spoken German. The Poetry Recitation event was judged by Ms Namrata Saigal, while the Dialogue Enactment for Class IX and the Elocution for Class X were judged by Ms Disha Agarwal and Ms Lakshita Sharma, respectively.
A French poetry recitation competition was organised for the students of Classes VI–VIII and an elocution competition was organised for the students of Classes IX–X. Designed to cultivate an appreciation for French literature and build confidence in oral expression, both competitions inspired students to display creativity, clarity and linguistic flair. The participants delivered remarkable performances, reflecting strong preparation and enthusiasm. The French Poetry Recitation competition was judged by Ms Divya Bhatia, a distinguished member of the guest faculty at Delhi University, while the French Elocution was judged by Ms Babusha Verma, a well renowned author and French faculty at St. Stephen’s College at Delhi University.
Two competitions, namely, a Spanish poetry recitation for Classes VI–VIII and an elocution competition for Classes IX and X were organised which were designed to nurture students’ interest in Spanish language and literature and enhance confidence in public speaking. The events offered a platform for learners to express themselves creatively and fluently. The talented participants delivered exceptional performances in both the categories. The Spanish elocution competition was judged by Dr Lipi Biswas Sen, while the poetry recitation event was evaluated by Ms Shweta Agarwal.
The valedictory ceremony for the Language Fest 2025 began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the honoured guests: Ms. Stephanie Orfila – Attachée for Cooperation in Education at the Institut Français, Embassy of France in India; Mr Sanjeev Bikhchandani – founder of Info Edge India Ltd; Dr. Rajram Yadav – the Deputy General Manager at the Delhi Metro and Guest Faculty at the Central Translation Bureau; Ms. Gaurie Dwivedi – journalist, author and classical dancer; along with the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar; the Vice Principal, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal. It was followed by a presentation of a melodious French song by the students, after which a vibrant Spanish dance performance showcased the global ethos of the fest, captivating the audience with its energy and elegance. An Indian folk song was also presented by the school choir.
The Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, addressed the gathering, appreciating the talent displayed by all the participants. He highlighted the need for curiosity and the spirit of enquiry in students of all ages, affirming that DPS R.K. Puram continually nurtures these qualities through dedication and divine grace. He urged students to make the most of opportunities to learn from stalwarts and remain resilient. He also congratulated all the participants and thanked the Vice Principals and Headmistress for their tireless efforts.
Ms. Stephanie Orfila, Attachée for Cooperation in Education at the Institut Français, Embassy of France in India, praised the outstanding performances she witnessed during the event. She also highlighted how multilingualism expands horizons and builds bridges across cultures. Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge India Ltd, reflected on his association with the school and stressed on inculcating in students the values of commitment, curiosity, good company and giving back to the community.
The winners of the various events were announced thereafter. They were invited to the stage and felicitated. Delhi Public School, Sector 30, Noida was declared as the overall winner of the fest. The valedictory ceremony of the Language Fest 2025 concluded with a Vote of Thanks and the National Anthem.
RESULTS:
| OVERALL WINNERS |
| DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR 30, NOIDA |
| काव्य-पाठ प्रतियोगिता (KAVYA PATH PRATIYOGITA) | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | KANISHKA GUPTA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA |
| SECOND | PARAMVEER CHAUDHARY | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI |
| THIRD | CHAITANYA BATRA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER FARIDABAD |
| विज्ञापन प्रस्तुतीकरण (VIGYAPAN PRASTUTIKARAN) | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | ANUSHA DHAWANRAJVIR SINGHRUDRANSH KASHYAP | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM |
| ADVAY KUMARMIDITA SHARMAYASHRAJ KASHYAP | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA | |
| SECOND | RADHIKA RIYAGARVIT | KIIT WORLD SCHOOL |
| THIRD | ADITYA KUMAR PALAIPAVNI HANSKUSHAGRA KALRA | CAMBRIDGE FOUNDATION SCHOOL |
| साभिनयसंवादः (SABHINAYASAMVAAD) | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | NANDINI KAUSHIK DELEENA MAHINDRU | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM |
| GAURIKA SINGHTOSHAI SHRIVASTAV | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA | |
| SECOND | ATHARV JAINKRISHA GARG | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM |
| THIRD | TANVI MANASVI PATHAK | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, FARIDABAD |
| वार्तावली (VAARTAVALI) | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | AKSHITATANISHQA MPRIYA SACHDEVA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, FARIDABAD |
| SECOND | BHAVYAPRIYANSHI PANKHUDI | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM |
| ROMITMANVIK DHRUV | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM | |
| THIRD | ANAGHEKAKSHDEVISHI | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA |
| GERMAN POETRY RECITATION | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | KYRA ARORA | BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PITAMPURA |
| ARISHKA GUPTA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAM | |
| SECOND | KASHIKA GOEL | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA SEC-30 |
| THIRD | SHIVEN SIDHARTH | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, VASANT KUNJ |
| GERMAN – ENACTING A DIALOGUE | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | SAHANA BHANJACHARVI OBEROI | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,VASANT KUNJ |
| SECOND | TAHER MIRZAMYRAA CHANDHOKE | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAM |
| AVANI BANSALVIHAAN KHANNA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA | |
| THIRD | ANUSHKA VERMADIVIJA MUDGAL | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SUSHANT LOK |
| GERMAN ELOCUTION | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | SIMRA NADEEM | THE KHAITAN SCHOOL |
| SECOND | VIJRAL GUPTA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA |
| THIRD | SAANVI SALUJA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAM |
| MISHKA KUMAR | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SUSHANT LOK | |
| FRENCH POETRY RECITATION | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | SHIVALI BHARDWAJ | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA |
| SECOND | KAIRAV | BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GRHM |
| THIRD | AARAV TRIPATHI | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K.PURAM |
| ARSHIKA SINGH | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA | |
| FRENCH ELOCUTION | ||
| POSITION | NAMES OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | ANYA GARG | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM |
| SAANVI GUPTA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA | |
| SECOND | RHEA GUPTA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,VASANT KUNJ |
| THIRD | SIDDHI ARORA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM |
| SPANISH POETRY RECITATION | ||
| POSITION | NAME OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | ARJUN SHARMA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA |
| SECOND | AADYA BAIJAL | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM |
| THIRD | PRANSHI JAIN | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI |
| SPANISH ELOCUTION | ||
| POSITION | NAME OF THE WINNERS | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | AANYA AGGARWAL | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM |
| STEPHAN VERMA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA | |
| SECOND | INAIRA CHANDRA | DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA |
| THIRD | SANAYA ADLAKHA | TAGORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |

Students of DPS R.K. Puram delivered an exceptional performance at AURA 17.0, the inter-school fest hosted by Maharaja Agarsain Public School, Ashok Vihar on August 30, 2025. Competing against leading schools from across the city, our students participated in two of the festival’s most intellectually demanding events – VisionForge and Pitch Perfect – and earned top honours.
In VisionForge, an interdisciplinary innovation challenge for Classes XI-XII, teams were tested across multiple rounds involving analytical puzzles, science-based problem-solving, design-thinking tasks, creative marketing challenges, digital clue hunts, and collaborative strategy building. The DPS RKP team comprised of students from Spark Lab – Gauransh Sharma (12G), Shyona De (12G), Ahaan Purohit (12G), and the Catalyst Club- Naysa Gupta (11J), Aviraj Aggarwal(11J) and Aiesha Arora (11J). They demonstrated outstanding teamwork and agility, excelling in each round. Their ability to integrate scientific reasoning with creativity and quick decision-making earned them the First Prize.
In Pitch Perfect, students were required to present a practical, socially meaningful technology startup idea within a strict 5-minute window, supported by a prototype and business plan. Adrian Tannuj (10N) and Aarav Sachin Vijan (10J) of Spark Lab delivered a compelling pitch marked by originality, clarity, and strong presentation skills, winning the Third Prize among highly competitive entries.
These achievements reflect DPS R.K. Puram’s commitment to nurturing innovation, leadership, and future-ready skills in its students.

The prestigious Inter-DPS Indore event, Bhasha Utsav Srijan -2025, was held on 2nd November and brought together enthusiastic participation from all the DPS schools across the country. Representing D.P.S R.K. Puram , Priyanshi Sharma of Class IX-O delivered an exceptional performance in the category of Sanskrit Bhashan Pratiyogita and secured the First Position. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 25 schools across the country. She was honoured with a Certificate of Merit and a trophy in recognition of her outstanding achievement.



“La Magie de la Langue Française en Action avec l’IA”
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, in collaboration with Langers International and the Institut Français – Embassy of France in India, successfully hosted a dynamic and enriching French Teachers’ Training Programme on 8 and 9 November 2025. The theme for the two-day event, “La Magie de la langue française en action avec l’IA,” celebrated the synergy between the French language and the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education.
A total of 108 French teachers from Delhi NCR and several other states across India participated in this professional development initiative, making it a significant gathering of FLE educators from diverse institutions.
Inaugural Session: The programme commenced with an inaugural ceremony at the Audio Visual Hall (AVH) of DPS R.K. Puram.
Training Sessions Led by Six Experts: The event featured six parallel sessions, conducted in the F-Block classrooms, and facilitated by six distinguished experts in French language teaching and educational innovation: Mr Laxmi Sekhar Kalepu, Ms Anuradha Karkun, Mr Hansu Nahar, Ms Surabhi Solanki, Ms Neha Bansal and Ms Rachel Ehrhart.
The sessions covered a wide range of impactful themes, including:
Each expert offered unique perspectives, practical tools, and creative methodologies to enrich classroom practice and inspire innovation.
Closing Ceremony: The two-day programme concluded on Sunday, 9 November 2025, with a certificate and badge distribution ceremony held post-lunch. Participants expressed their appreciation for the insightful sessions and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow educators from across the country.The training programme was a remarkable demonstration of collaboration, innovation, and academic enrichment. DPS R.K. Puram is proud to have partnered with Langers International and the Institut Français in promoting excellence in French language education and equipping teachers with future-ready pedagogical tools.