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
Festival Della Scienza 2.0
“Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge.”
–Stephen Hawking
Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram hosted its annual Inter-School Science Festival, “Festival Della Scienza 2.0” on April 29, 2023, in a hybrid mode. The event was organised in collaboration with the Biology Department, Chemistry Department, and Physics Department of the school. Thirty seven schools from all over the region participated in this dynamic event, showcasing their passion for science.
The festival brought together science enthusiasts from different schools to share their common interests in science and take it to the next level by participating in various competitions.
A number of innovative and creative competitions were planned to engage the students in both online and offline activities.
The online category consisted of:
For classes 6-8
Expressione/Collage, Presentation, Mind Maps, Posters and Comic Strips
The event provided a platform for the participants to showcase their talents in the form of collage, presentation, mind maps, posters and comic strips. The multiple themes of Revolutionary Innovation of Physics, Chemistry in Space and Recent Biological Advances were aptly represented in the innovative works submitted.
For classes 9-10
Fotographia Scientifica/ Photography of Scientific Phenomenon
The participants had to submit a photograph depicting a scientific phenomenon observed in daily life and give a suitable caption while explaining it in a few words. The photographs were judged on the basis of resolution, creativity and originality.
The offsite events comprised:
For classes 6-8
Rappresentare /Role Play
With the theme as Serendipity: Accidental Discoveries in Science, the event was an exhilarating experience providing insights to the journey of mankind in scientific endeavours. The participants had to enact accidental discoveries and highlight its relevance in present times. They were judged on creativity, presentation, knowledge and research.
Alimentare Analisi/ Food Adulteration Test
In this event, participants performed food adulteration experiments on selected food items to showcase the theme: Common Adulterants in Food Items. A scientific explanation had to be provided and its significance highlighted.
For classes 9-10
Esprimere/ Observe and Express the Concept
This was a demonstration of an activity highlighting a concept of Science observed at home/surroundings. The participants explained the phenomenon using common, everyday materials available at home. The criteria of judging were innovation, clarity of concept and overall presentation.
Cucina Sana/ Healthy Fireless Cooking
This event encouraged the participants to show off their culinary skills as they prepared two delicious dishes along with one healthy drink. The theme: Nutritious can be Delicious was aptly showcased as the food items presented did not only provide great nutrition but also mouth-watering flavours.
For classes 11-12
Creative Ingegnaria/ Creative Engineering : Physics
In this event, the participants brought scientific innovations to new heights as they designed a useful and creative device, tool or machinery based on a concept of Physics. They had to explain and justify the underlying principle and also provide a demonstration of the prototype. The cost effectiveness, innovation and efficacy of the projects was stunning.
Voltagabbana/ Turncoat Debate: Chemistry
The participants had to speak on a given topic of Chemistry for a minute, providing both sides of the argument. With topics ranging from- to , this event provided an insightful view in the workings of the subject and its intracacies.
Giochiamo Biologia/ Let’s Play Biology: Biology
The theme of: Let’s Play Biology encouraged the participants to learn Biology in the play-way method. The participants designed interesting and engaging games of any type for better understanding of difficult terminology, concept and diagram. The important features of the game were highlighted in the summary presented.
At the culmination of Festival Della Scienza 2.0, the valedictory ceremony was held amid much fanfare. The Vice Principal of the school, Mr. Naresh Miglani thanked the Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan for allowing this event to be held following government guidelines. He enthused the students present by presenting his ideas about how creative ideas and innovations lead to start-ups that may go on to become unicorns. A role-play followed that portrayed the joy of discovery, and its unending benefits to the individual and society. Ms. Padma Srinivasan, Principal, DPS RK Puram, congratulated all the participating schools and spoke about the importance of competition, and stressed upon the importance of participation as key to improvement. She also spoke about how rational and scientific thinking has the potential of changing the world. She also appreciated the heads of the department Mr. Ajay Goel, Mr. Prem Prakash Dhawan, and Ms. Niva Chhonkar, by naming them as stalwarts spearheading the Science Departments. Mr. Ajay Goel, Head, Department of Physics, proposed the vote of thanks. He thanked the Principal, the Vice Principal, Judges, Science Teachers, Support Staff and volunteers for the successful completion of the gala.
Class X Orientation Programme (2023-24)
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.
CLASS IX ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR THE PARENTS OF THE NEW STUDENTS (2023-24)
An Orientation programme was organised for the parents of class IX new students on April 10th 2023 & 14th April 2023 for the parents of Class IX. The purpose of the Orientation Programme was to introduce the parents to the respective Class teachers and subject teachers as well as to introduce them to the curriculum of the various subjects.
The Headmistress, Ms Rashmi Malhotra addressed the parents and advised them to ensure that their wards attended all classes regularly and followed a routine in tough times. She emphasised on the importance of discipline to be followed while attending classes. The class representatives spoke about the rules and Covid appropriate behaviour, which was followed by the class teachers explaining the code of conduct to the parents. Each subject teacher thereafter introduced herself and gave a brief introduction of their subject along with providing information about the text-books to be referred to and the course content etc, for the same. The session ended with the class teachers thanking the parents for participating enthusiastically in the programme and understanding the ethos of the school.
GUEST SPEAKER PROGRAMME SESSIONS
MARCH 2023
Series of sessions on Mental Health and Career Counselling were organised for students of class X as per the following schedule:
Session I
The first session was conducted on the Orientation Session on Careers after class 12 by Mr Binit Binod and Mr Praveen Khanna from PRATHAM for students of class X on 21st AND 29th March 2023 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Sir emphasised upon how students can decide which career options they should opt for themselves based upon certain criteria including their aptitude, skills and interest. Sir, highlighted upon various career options available for students across all streams along with their entrance exams (such as CUET etc.) and future prospects.
Session II
A session on Cyber Safety was conducted by Sri Sinku Singh, Mr Deepak Kumar, Mr. Rajesh Kumar on 22nd and 28th March 2023 ( Wednesday and Tuesday) for students of class X. Sir with the help of real life case studies made students aware of the various threats one could get involved in if they don’t use these platforms wisely. Further students were provided with strategies to ensure their safety on online social media platforms. It was an interactive session where students were able to get clarity on how they could protect themselves and their loved one on online social media platforms.
Session III
Session on Saying No to Unhealthy Habits was conducted by Dr Mantosh Kumar ( Senior Psychiatrist at Fortis for students of class X on 23rd and 31stMarch 2023 (Thursday and Friday). Sir, engaged students by asking their perspective on various kinds of unhealthy habits one indulges in and how frequently we find one involved in it. Sir highlighted the impact of indulging in such habits on our brain, physical health, relationships etc. Students were further suggested strategies to handle tough stressful situations in their lives in a healthy manner. Students enjoyed the sessions as it was interactive in nature and gave them clarity on unhealthy habits one can get into when faced with challenging situations.
Session IV
Session on Profile Building for College Admissions was conducted by Council for American Education (CAE) by Mr Rajesh Arya on 24th March 2023 (Friday). The session gave students an insight into the importance and how to plan their careers ahead. Sir emphasized upon subject specific career options available for students with respect to the current admission process, requirements across various fields. Sir also provided information on various career options apart from the usual career options available.
Session V
A session on Career and Aptitude Testing was held for all students of grade X on 27th March 2023 (Monday) in offline mode. An aptitude is an inborn potential to do a certain kind of work, acquire certain kinds of skills or subjects of study. Aptitude Tests are used to assess whether an individual has the level of competency necessary for success in a particular field. A standardized test objectively measures what a person is able to do at the time he is being assessed and under the conditions of assessment. These tests typically measure abilities like Numerical Ability, Clerical Ability, Mechanical Reasoning, Closure Ability, Verbal Ability, Reasoning Ability, Spatial Ability and Psycho-motor Ability.
Assembly X-E & X-F (25-04-2023)
Topic: “ DANCE: THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL”
On the occasion of International Dance Day, the students of class 10E and 10F presented their class assembly on the topic, “DANCE: THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL” Dance has been a part of human culture for thousands of years and continues to be a powerful form of expression and communication, dance has the power to bring us together and transcend cultural and language barriers.
The assembly started with the morning prayer “Itni shakti humain dena” presented by Deepti, Dhruv, Lekhika, Pratha, Meghvarshini, Navneet, Nikhil, Shivang, Aryan, Ditya, BS Tarun, Devansh, Ishan and Yuvraj. It was followed by Ganesh Vandana by Omya and Shloka by Meghavarshini. The thoughts for the day were presented by Bhavni, Pratha, Rachit and Nyra followed by the News and speeches by Kanav, Pranav, Saksham, Shreya, Tarun, Alisha, Aadhya and Aarav. The Instrumental Music was presented by Abhiveer, Aryaman, Pahal, Sumanyu, Shaurya, Vidush, Tanmaya, Aryaman, Navneet, and the Choir by Aamini, Abhiveer, Ananya, Aryaman, Neil, Arshiya, Jatin, Aiza, Alisha, Amyra, Bhavini, Lekhika, Meghvarshini, Omya, Pratha, Sanvi, Sanchi, Sonakshi and Yuvraj. A beautiful fusion dance performance was presented by Anwita, Avaaniee, Gayatri, Trisha, Samaira Kumar, Triambika and Seher.
The assembly was concluded with words of appreciation by the Headmistress, Class representatives and Class teachers and was concluded with the School Anthem and National Anthem.
25 April 2023, TUESDAY
CLASSES X E AND X F
CLASS TEACHERS – MS HARVEEN SAWHNEY and DR ANANG JAI SAXENA
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS RICHA BASRAO
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
The Fysics of Fun – An Illustrated Guide by Diya Singhal
Diya Singhal of XII-K officially launched her debut book, “The Fysics of Fun” in the World Book Fair 2023 and received the Best Science Comic Award. From the basics of Newton’s laws to the complexities of quantum mechanics, Diya covers a wide range of topics in an approachable way. Diya’s talent as an artist is on full display, as she creates whimsical and engaging drawings that help to illustrate the concepts she is explaining. It is a perfect blend of science and art, featuring relatable characters, stunning illustrations, and an engaging storyline, making it a must read for everyone.
Assembly XII-U & XII-W (20-04-2023)
Topic: DEKHO BASANT AAYA- EVERY ENDING HAS A NEW BEGINNING
India is a farm based economy. Basant or spring brings happiness for the farmers. It is the time for harvesting the Rabi crop and preparing land for the kharif crop.
Different festivals are held in different parts of India. The theme aims at bringing out the fact that life is an ongoing process and that every end must have a new beginning just like the end of the Rabi season ushers in the beginning of the kharif season.
The Students of XII – U and XII – W presented a montage on the topic — Dekho Basant Aaya – Every ending comes with a new beginning.The assembly commenced with the prayer ‘Ae Malik tere bande ham’’ sung by Advait, Diva, Upmanyu, Shreya, Lavanya Sehwag, Raina, Vaani, Sefat, Palchin, Guncha, Zunaira, Lakshmi, Devyani, Abhishek, Jahnvi, Sidharth and Amaya. The comperes Shreya, Ananya and Sheen introduced the topic and invited Lakshita and Samaira G to say the thought of the day as well as Charolekha, Jaivardhan, Sadiya and Aamishi to read the news. This was followed by Durga Vandana by Stuti, Ananyaa M, Ajooni and Sripriya and a mesmerizing presentation that presented an amalgamation of theater, music and dance by Advait, Diva, Upamanyu, Shreya, Lavanya, Raina, Vaani, Sefat, Palchin, Guncha, Zunaira, Lakshmi, Devyani, Abhishek, Jahnvi, Sidharth, Ananyaa M, Amaya, Meet, Diva, Zunaira, Rabia, Aryan, Sefat, Ajooni, Kimaya and Annhad. The dance performance was headed by Kyra, Trisha, Aanya, Vrishti, Samaira Malik, Jaisia and Samaaira Malhotra.
The aesthetic artwork and virtual designing was headed by a dedicated team that comprised of Ananya S, Yoshita, Sara, Advait, Upmanyu, Abhilasha, Vrishti, Arya, Samaira G, Shreya, Vrishti, Abhilasha, Aamna and Kimaya.The comperes Jaysal, Vandya and Sheen Madan concluded the assembly by encapsulating the relevance of every ending with a new beginning.
20 April 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES XII U AND XII W
CLASS TEACHERS – MS RITU KUMAR and MS SWATI VERMA
VICE PRINCIPAL- MR ANIL KATHURIA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS LALITHA SRINIVASAN
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI
Assembly X-A & X-B (19-04-2023)
Topic: “EVERYDAY IS A NEW BEGINNING”
“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.” ~ Carl Bard
Each day of our life is a new beginning. Regardless of our circumstances, begin each day of a new year with a smile oozing with hope and expectations. If you look at each day as a new beginning, you will feel happier, more energetic and more motivated. This is what the students of class X A and X B have tried to portray through their assembly with the topic ‘Everyday is a New Beginning.’
The assembly began with a heartfelt prayer by Akash, Aryveer, Daksh, Devraj, Hritika, Harshit, Ishi, Manya, Modh. Ali, Manya, Pranshu, Rujul, Inayat, Rohit, Sanidhya, Subham, Vibhav, Vidhi, Abhinav, Aishani, Akshit, Aniruddh, Aryan Jha, Bhavishya, Bhavya, Hari Bala, Hridya, Ishant, Kanika, Malvika, Mayank, Raunak, Ronak, Shivam, SK M Harris, Sushant, Tanisha, Tanya Malhotra and Yashica Chaprana. Followed by our Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan’s welcome address and her recital of an eloquent prayer. Thereafter, Harshita, Pavni, Anahita and Swastika staged a breathtaking Ganesh Vandana, preceded by shloka recitation by Pranshu. After which Aishani and Sushant gave us a new perspective towards life with their thoughts for the day. N Ashwin, Tavish, Aryan Jha and Bhavishya enlightened us with current affairs.
Arush Dua, Arush Kapoor and Keshav, Hritika, Inayat, Aarav, Aaryan Jaiswal, Aishani, Bhavya, Chinmay, Ishaan, Malvika and Yashica Chaprana were a part of the choir commemorating a Fusion Song depicting a New Beginning. Continuing the assembly, Garima and Aryan Pandey recited an energetic poem giving a strong message pertaining to our assembly’s theme. Vidhi Malik, Avihan and Giana highlighted the significance of the festivals through their speeches. After that Aanandi, Mahira, Nivida, Palak, Jasnoor, Prakriti, Sanvi, Taanya Arora and Yashika Kanojia did a splendid dance on New Beginning.
Ira brought the assembly to an end with the vote of thanks. The e-cards and digital presentation were curated by Aayush and Madhav. Boards, folders and invite cards were created by Mahira, Nivida, Palak, Ritwik and Vidhi, Giana and Gurpiya . Aayush handled the role of editor. The overall compering was done by Arush Dua, Harkarman, Garima, Nistha, Sanidhya, Aarav, Aaryan Jaiswal, Aryan Pandey, Akshat, Gurpiya, Ishaan and Kartikeya.
19 April 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES X A AND X B
CLASS TEACHERS – MS MEENU SINGHAL and MS SAKSHI MALIK
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA & MS ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS RICHA BASRAO
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR
Global Millet Conference
Students of Classes VI-VIII attended the Global Millet Conference at Pusa Institute on 18 March 2023. It was quite an engaging experience for the students as they learnt a lot about the millet production and the Government’s initiatives in the agriculture sector. The students interacted with the exhibitionists and enjoyed themselves. It was a fruitful and a unique experience for them. They were escorted by the respective Class Representatives, Ms. Ekta Arora, Dr. P Chinna and Ms. Divya Kapoor.
ACTION RESEARCH-BASED SOCIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
ACTION RESEARCH-BASED SOCIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
AN INITIATIVE BY THE DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LADLI FOUNDATION TRUST
SOCIAL INTERNSHIP WEEK- TASK 1
“The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.”
— Gordon B. Hinckley, U.S. author and religious leader
The class XI students of ‘The Social Service League’ conducted a Malnutrition workshop for classes VI-VIII on 10th April 2023. This workshop was a part of the ‘Action Research Based Social Internship Program’ initiated by the Directorate of Education in association with Ladli Foundation Trust. The following interns conducted the workshop:
- Laksh Jaswani
- Shresth Singh
- Geet Chahal
- Arshia Virmani
- Advika Harisukh
The students attending the workshop were a great audience as they were eager to learn more about the topic with maximum participation and discussion. The workshop was organised by Ms Aastha Kochar (Teacher Coordinator of the Social Service League Club) under the guidance of Dr Anubha Gopal (Headmistress of classes VI, VII and VIII).
VIRTUAL ORIENTATION SESSION FOR CLASS XII-(2023-24)
A Virtual Orientation session was held for the parents of students of class XII on 11 and 12 April 2023 from 5 PM onwards. The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, went around virtually in all the sections and emphasized the cooperation of parents in developing the habit of being regular to School. An increase in the concentration span of the students was the need of the hour. The Vice Principal, Mr Naresh MIglani, addressed the issue of academic rigour amongst the students within the four walls of the classroom. He expressed his concern about using mobile phones in the classroom and informed the parents that students could not carry them to School under any circumstances. Mr Anil Kathuria, Vice Principal of the Humanities stream, stressed strict discipline to be followed in the School and gave top priority to reaching School on time in proper School Uniform. Mr Mukesh Kumar, Vice Principal of Commerce Stream, urged the parent fraternity to keep in touch with all subject teachers and take a regular update about their ward’s performance on a regular basis. The Class Representatives, Ms Lalitha Srinivasan, Ms Richa Aggarwal and Ms Sarika Kaushal welcomed the parents and students by introducing themselves and asking them to contact them in case of any administrative issues. They touched upon the procedure of issuing a Letter of Recommendation and advised the students to make use of their official email ids for any communication with the School. They stressed upon fruitful utilisation of the last academic session of the school for a better future. The Class teachers welcomed the parents by displaying the contact details of all the subject teachers and thereafter each subject teacher gave a brief introduction about their subject along with the books, course content and break up of marks. The session ended by answering the query of the parents. The parents were satisfied that they met all teachers at the beginning of the session itself and took their telephone numbers to be in touch with them. The session was very fruitful.