“My Paper Boats” is a collection of 42 self-composed poems by a budding debut poet, Spurti Nimbali of Class IX-H.The poems are lucid, original, relevant and as the poet describes them- “‘ a mirror to her thoughts’. The book harbours an arbitrary set of poems that showcase the mind of an ordinary, thirteen year old dreamer. Published by the Orange Books Stores, the book is now available both as paperback and eBook on Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Flipkart, GoogleBooks and OrangeBooks Store.
Spurti is the daughter of an Army Officer who is currently studying in class IX of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram. She owns a mind with a myriad of aspirations and a heart driven to conquer them all. She is an all rounder who describes herself as an optimistic girl who is a dog lover and is tech-savvy.
A photography competition on the topic ‘Dignity of Labour’ was conducted by the Social Service League. 6 students of the Social Service League, Alma Ali(11 U), Bharat Bhargava (11 U), Devina Singh(11 V), Riddhi Khurana(11 K), Simran Joshi (11 Q) and Srijan Gupta(11 H) conducted this competition along with their Teacher In-charge Ms. Preeti Pratihari. This competition was done to inculcate the virtue of selfless care towards humanity, among the students of the Social Service League and make them aware of the importance of thinking about the ones who do so much for us, but don’t get the same return.
The participants were told to click a picture of any form of labour they saw around their houses, edit them and think of a meaningful caption for the photo they clicked. 23 students of class XI participated in this competition and their pictures were judged by Ms. Sarika Kaushal.
The results are as follows- 1st Position- Kritika Sharma 11-A 2nd Position- Srishti Agarwal 11C 3rd Position- SP Thanushree 11 U
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the will to continue that counts”
Winston Churchill
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted the annual Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class XI on 15 January 2021, via the virtual platform of Zoom. The theme for the event this year was “A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures”. The esteemed Chief Guest for the day was Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Director of the Central Board of Secondary Education, India.
Dr Amitabha Bagchi, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engg., Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, kindly consented to be the Guest of Honour.
The event commenced with the symbolic lighting of the lamp, followed by an orchestral performance by the talented instrumentalists of the Indian Music Society.
A short film highlighting the wide-ranging achievements of the students, undeterred by the unique challenges of this neoteric academic session, was presented.
In her welcoming address, the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, congratulated the awardees on their accomplishments in a wide range of school experiences which encompass both academic and extracurricular activities. She shed light on the numerous opportunities provided to the students at DPS R.K. Puram, which facilitates them in becoming the best version of themselves. Drawing analogies between diamond’s way of earning sparkle from the pressure it endures, she emphasized on the importance of tough times and resilience in a man’s path to success. In her opinion, the way of dealing with adversities is to work in such a way that it makes us stand out from the crowd. She concluded her speech by congratulating the students and thanking their supportive parents and the hardworking teachers.
The Western Music Society performed a mellifluous and upbeat song, “Victorious”, which showcased the relentless determination and tenacity of the students to strive for success and victory even during these strenuous times.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, expressed his happiness and gratitude on being a part of the celebration of the numerous achievements of DPS R.K. Puram. He congratulated the leadership, students, faculty and parents. He recognized the stature maintained by the school in both academic and co-scholastic areas during its journey through the years, and emphasised on the fact that excellence could only be achieved through hard work and perseverance.
Dr. Emmanuel also drew attention to the necessity of developing good values and virtues in students. Speaking of the new National Education Policy which envisages the development of all rounder citizens, he commended DPS R.K. Puram for already having implemented it, setting an example for all other institutions in the country. He touched upon the sustainable development goals of the United Nations to illustrate how working together in unity can truly transform a nation, and spoke briefly of India’s biggest asset; its youth. He concluded his address by expressing his hope that R.K. Puram’s tradition of hard work, building good character and attaining excellence continues. He congratulated all the students and the entire DPS family for upholding and maintaining its position as the number one school of the country.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Amitabha Bagchi, an alumnus of 1992 batch, expressed his gratitude to the Principal for giving him the opportunity of being a part of the ceremony and congratulated all the award winners. He then spoke about DPS R.K. Puram’s role in shaping his life and teaching him the importance of time. He specifically pointed out two things he felt everyone should adopt in their lives. Firstly, he stated that we ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and secondly, we must hear out people who don’t share our opinions and see them for who they are. According to him, in that process, we can create a meaningful life for ourselves. He concluded by encouraging students to find a true purpose in life.
The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of the Blue tie awardees by Ms. Shalini Harisukh, followed by the second Blue Badge and first Blue Badge winners. Ms. S. K. Nagalakshmi felicitated the Blue Blazer, second Green Badge and first Green Badge awardees.
The vote of thanks was delivered by the Vice Principal, Dr. Renu Nayyar, who addressed the gathering and thanked the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour for gracing the ceremony with their presence and for enlightening the students by sharing their words of wisdom. She praised the students for their achievements and consistent efforts and thanked the parents for their continued support. She also thanked the staff and students for making this event a success.
The event concluded with the national anthem and a message on Covid-19.
Parth Kumar of Class X-K secured the Second position in The Indian School – Sanskrit Vachan Kaushal pratiyogita, an event held on 22nd of December,2020 which saw almost 22 participants compete for the coveted prize.Parth was awarded a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize of Rs 3000 in the Sanskrit award function held on 8th of January,2021.
“There is not one big cosmic meaning for all; there is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person.” Anaïs Niin
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted the annual Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class IX on 19 December 2020 via the virtual platform of Zoom. This year’s event derived its theme from a Pablo Picasso quote – “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
The esteemed Chief Guest for the day was Ms. Namita Pradhan, Member of the Delhi Public School Society and the Managing Committee of DPS R.K. Puram.
Mr. Dharmendra Sharma, the Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, and alumnus of DPS R.K. Puram, kindly consented to be the Guest of Honour.
The event commenced with the symbolic lighting of the lamp, followed by an upbeat and welcoming orchestral performance by the talented instrumentalists of the Western Music Society.
A short film highlighting the wide-ranging achievements of the students, undeterred by the unique challenges of this neoteric academic session, was presented.
In her welcoming address, the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, congratulated the recipients of the various awards and commended the students’ exceptional performance in both academic and extracurricular fields. According to her, the diverse and holistic education provided at R.K. Puram complements and supplements classroom learning. She motivated students to identify where their aptitude lay and work diligently towards achieving excellence in their field of choice. Ms. Srinivasan also expressed her sincere appreciation and gratitude towards the teaching staff and faculty, whose dedication and hard work allowed classes and activities to continue despite unique and challenging circumstances. She concluded her address by thanking parents and students for their unwavering support and willingness to adapt in these unprecedented times.
This was followed by a graceful dance performed by the students of the Indian Dance Society on the popular Odia folk song ‘Rangabati’.
The Chief Guest, Ms. Namita Pradhan commended the staff and faculty of DPS R.K. Puram for reaching out to students and ensuring the continuation of stimulating extracurricular and academic activities despite the limitations and complications posed by the new platforms. According to Ms. Pradhan, there is an advantage to being confined to one’s home; in that, it forces one to seek out and develop new interests, and acquire new skills. She confessed to wishing this event were occurring in person and expressed her desire to see the bright and proud faces of students on stage and parents in the audience. She also discussed the importance of cherishing one’s school friends and keeping them close throughout life, and shared her experiences regarding the same. She concluded her address by emphasising the importance of hard work, imagination and drive, and encouraged the young scholars never to limit their ambitions.
Mr. Dharmendra Sharma, the Guest Of Honour, began his address by stating he was “suitably impressed and notably intimidated” by the wide-ranging achievements of the bright young minds present. He emphasised the importance of recognising and celebrating all-round excellence in areas such as drama, sport, debate, and dance side-by-side to celebrating academic accomplishments. He encouraged the young students to find time for moments of fun and relaxation and avoid becoming too stressed either as a consequence of the uncertain times we are facing or their hectic schedules. He concluded by re-stating the significance of following one’s passions and working hard to achieve them, with the simple quote – ‘Aim for it, go for it.’
The eagerly awaited award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of the Armaan Dogra Memorial Award (awarded to one student from each class IX batch for all-round excellence) to Aadya Kashyap of IX K, followed by the awarding of the First Blue Badge/Blue Blazer/ Red Tie/Red Badge to numerous proud recipients. It was conducted by the Class Representatives of Class IX, Ms. Payal Arora and Mr. Sanchit Chauhan.
The vote of thanks was proposed by the Headmistress Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, wherein she thanked the honorable guests for sparing time from their busy schedules to inspire all present with their kind words. She congratulated the students and parents and thanked them for their attendance. She also extended her gratitude to the coordinator Mr. Mukesh Kumar, the technical team, the Activity Incharges Ms. Binu Channan and Ms. Kaveri Dhar, Mr. Daniel and Mr. Lemmy from the Music Department, and the Representatives of Class IX for working tirelessly to make the event possible.
The Earth’s CEO team under Professor Solomon Darwin,Professor, Berkeley University invited the students of Delhi Public School R. K. Puram to participate in the “I am…” competition. This competition was an opportunity for the students to get recognized for their creative talents and critical thinking skills.
In this competition students had to write about the natural resources as assets and their feelings about their condition in the present scenario , what they could do to improve them or even about the important role they play in our lives. They were supposed to cite factual data in a creative manner and write an essay from the perspective of the asset chosen by them. Two students from class VI-K, Rehyaan Singh who had written an essay on “I am the Ocean” and Tarush Aran,had written an essay on “I am the Air” won this competition . The essays had to be submitted by 1 November 2020.. Rehyaan had written an essay on “I am the Ocean”
“Failure defeats losers, but it inspires winners.” – Robert Kiyosaki
Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram hosted its eagerly awaited, prestigious Virtual Scholar Badge Ceremony for class VIII on December 12, 2020. The theme of the event was ‘A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.’
The online event commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony. The Western Music Society performed a harmonious and upbeat song, “Victorious”. The song showcased the relentless determination and tenacity of the students to strive for success and victory even during these strenuous times.
The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Kiran Datar, Member of the DPS Society and Managing Committee of DPS R.K. Puram and Mr. Prabhjeet Singh, President of UBER India and South Asia as the Guest of Honour. A video presentation about school achievements illustrated the scaling heights conquered by students under the dynamic leadership of the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The exemplary performance of students in academic and non-academic fields highlighted their resilient spirit in the face of these unprecedented circumstances.
The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan commenced her address by congratulating all the awardees and spoke of the ceremony being a celebration of the accomplishments and extraordinary achievements of all the students. She highlighted the diverse and holistic education provided at DPS R.K. Puram. She spoke of the various hardships faced by the teachers in managing the online classrooms and grasping the new technology and commended them for their efforts and coordination in order to interact with the students virtually. Addressing the students, she talked about great leaders proving themselves by never quitting and always following their hopes and ambitions. She narrated the story of a dreamer who never gave up, the Missile Man of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.. She encouraged the students to stay united, cooperate, collaborate and work as a team to achieve all goals. She concluded her speech by reassuring the students that these tough times will not last long, and hoped for a wonderful school year ahead.
A graceful and ebullient Indian folk dance performance was put up by the performing arts society. The energetic dancers lit up the virtual dance floor with their moves.
The chief guest, Ms. Kiran Datar commenced her speech by congratulating all the awardees and talked about how they could equip themselves to further excel in life. She delved into explaining how power and responsibility go hand in hand and how the combination of power and responsibility makes the students the future leaders of the world. She emphasised on the fact that along with intelligence, emotional stability too is required to lead a healthy and successful life. She analogised surfers facing the waves with a smile and riding its crest to students overcoming challenges in life. She then said that the most important attribute to help us face these challenging times is unity and collaboration. She spoke about our institution being a leader in its own field, how it has achieved so much and how it’s valued by everyone. She empathised with the teachers by commenting on how it has been challenging for the faculty to keep up with the changing times and how students should help them and support them through the process. She concluded her address by expressing her gratitude to everyone for having invited her at the wonderful Scholar Badge ceremony of class VIII.
Mr. Prabhjeet Singh, the Guest of Honour, expressed his gratitude towards the Principal for giving him an opportunity to be a part of the Scholar Badge ceremony. He felt honoured to be back at the institution that has had a major influence in shaping his life and also for the opportunity to interact with the young future leaders. He congratulated all the students for their achievements. He talked of the impact of the pandemic on businesses and the economy. He further went on to share five major learnings from his own life, on how to face life and career choices ahead. He asserted that the students need not follow any benchmarks set by society, rather they need to aim high and set their own benchmarks. Next, he claimed that although it is important to plan ahead, one should always be open to serendipity. He also stated the necessity of giving back to society. He reassured the students, and said that sometimes, it is okay to fail, but it is never okay to quit. Lastly, he emphasized on the importance of being a good human being. He concluded his address by congratulating all the students, parents and teachers for their efforts in putting up the show.
The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of Blue Blazer awardees by Ms.Reema Khosla, followed by that of the Green Badge awardees by Ms.Pratibha Sacher. Ms. Sacher then proceeded to present the awards for co-curricular activities, the Red Blazer, Red Tie, Pin, and Certificate of Appreciation. The Gold Medal was awarded to students for 100% attendance.
The Headmistress, Ms. Niva Chhonkar then addressed the gathering and thanked the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour for gracing the occasion with their presence and for sharing their experiences with the students. She congratulated the students for their achievements and thanked the parents being encouraging, sharing timely feedback and providing a conducive & comfortable learning atmosphere at home.She expressed her gratitude to the staff for providing rich and engaging, well-rounded experiences and fostering curiosity amongst the students during such challenging times. She thanked everyone for putting effort into organising and presenting the ceremony successfully.
Amity International School,Saket organized the virtual Sanskrit Diwas programme on 7th of November,2020.
Parth Kumar of X-K secured the 1st position and received a cash prize of Rs 1500 and a Certificate of appreciation. Ishaan Semwal of class X-K and Maanya Sareen of class XI-V secured the 2nd position and received a prize of Rs 1200 and a certificate of appreciation. 177 students across 15 schools of Delhi and NCR participated in the olympiad wherein Delhi Public School, R.K Puram bagged the Overall Rolling Trophy 2019-2020.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Will Durant
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted its much celebrated Virtual Scholar Badge Ceremony for class X on December 4, 2020 . The theme for the event was, ‘The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.’
The virtual ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp. The Western Music Society presented a melodious performance of the song ‘I Will Not Fear,’ that showcased the unwavering conviction of the students to strive for victory even during these unforeseen times.
The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest , Ms. Vrinda Sarup, Member of the DPS Society and the Managing Committee of DPS R.K. Puram and Mr. Aakash Chaudhary, Managing Director and Co-Promoter of Aakash Educational Services Ltd., as the Guest of Honour.
A video presentation demonstrated the scaling heights achieved by the school under the able leadership of our Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan .The commendable performance of the students in both academic and extra-curricular fields illustrated their determined spirit in the face of adverse circumstances.
The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivisan, congratulated the awardees on their exemplary accomplishments in a range of school experiences which encompass both academic and co-curricular activities. She articulated the plethora of opportunities that DPS R.K. Puram offers, focussing on the cognitive growth as well as the emotional development of the students. She highlighted the tangible excellence of the students’ endeavours as ambassadors of the school on national and global platforms. She expressed her appreciation towards the teachers and the support staff for their strength of character and perseverance in acclimatising to the developments during these unprecedented times. She extended her gratitude to the parents for their relentless support. In her opinion, a self-disciplined student is a true learner, achiever and winner. She remarked that the view from the window that education equips us with defines the path ahead. She concluded her speech by encouraging the students to give flight to their imagination to achieve marvelous results in life.
A graceful Indian and Western fusion dance, accompanied by the inspirational poem, ‘Udaan’ was performed by the Performing Arts Society- inspiring us to stay strong and tenacious, and aim to fulfill our dreams.
Ms. Vrinda Sarup, the Chief Guest, addressed the gathering by congratulating the award winners. She expressed her appreciation for the tremendous hard work and effort put in by teachers and students . She conveyed that the award ceremony celebrates not only the students’ academic achievements, but also their individual personality and humane characteristics such as compassion, leadership and self confidence. She acknowledged the efforts by the teachers without whom it would not have been possible to achieve such great heights, inching closer to the pinnacle of success. She concluded her speech by wishing the students the best of luck for their future endeavours.
Mr. Aakash Chaudhary, the Guest of Honour, thanked the school for inviting him to be a part of the ceremony. An alumnus of DPS R.K. Puram, addressed the audience by recalling his first Scholar Badge Ceremony, remarking how emotional and significant the event is in a student’s life in school, and that the scholar badge is a symbol of what one can be, and what sets them apart from the crowd. He congratulated the students for not only earning the award, but also for being a student of this prestigious institution, which he felt is an honour in itself. He remarked on the commendable and often overlooked efforts made by the teachers, and applauded the parents for being a part and parcel of their child’s learning experience. He acknowledged the paradigm shift in learning caused by online learning and encouraged the students to persevere through these tough times. In the end, he commented that the motto of the school, “Service before Self”, emboldens him to value morals above all. He motivated the students to continue learning from their failures and wished them luck.
The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of Blue Blazer and Blue Badge awardees by Ms. Sini Annie Abraham, followed by that of the Green Badge awardees by Ms. Surbhi Gupta. Ms. Gupta then proceeded to present the awards for co-curricular activities, the Red Blazer, Red Tie, Pin, and Certificate of Appreciation. The Gold Medal was awarded to students for 100% attendance.
The Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, then addressed the gathering and expressed her gratitude to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour for elevating the dignity of the ceremony with their reputable presence, and for sharing their wisdom. She further acknowledged and appreciated the efforts put in by the teachers, the support staff, and the parents and applauded their resolute strength and support.
“Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.” -Steve Maraboli
DPS R.K. Puram hosted its much awaited Virtual Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class XII, sections A to K, on 29 November, 2020. The theme for the event was ‘You are a mindset away from winning battles’.
The online ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp. The Performing Arts Society showcased an enthralling virtual western instrumental orchestra that reflected the talent of the budding musicians.
We were honoured to have Mr. B.K. Chaturvedi, Vice Chairman, Delhi Public School Society and Managing Committee DPS R.K. Puram as the Chief Guest and Mr. Anurag Tripathi, Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education as the Guest of Honour.
A video presentation about school achievements illustrated the scaling heights conquered by students under the dynamic leadership of the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The exemplary performance of students in academic and non-academic fields highlighted their resilient spirit in the face of these unprecedented circumstances.
The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, congratulated the award winners and spoke of the ceremony being a celebration of success and achievement of the students in numerous fields including academics, co-curriculars and extra-curriculars. She highlighted the experiential learning and the breadth of opportunities in the wider curriculum provided to the students at DPS R.K. Puram, along with a diverse and well-rounded education resulting in exceptional performance of the students. She extended her appreciation to the teachers as well as the support staff for their hard work and dedication in adapting to the developments during these unprecedented times. According to her, a winning mindset can transform a student to an achiever, winner and conqueror. The Principal remarked that the event was a celebration of such a mindset that results in success. She concluded her speech by expressing gratitude to the supportive parents and wished the students the best of luck for their future endeavours.
A soulful rendition of ‘Yeh waqt na thehra hai’ was presented in a harmonious melody by the choir, advocating for a strong and unwavering attitude that inspires others during these challenging times.
Mr. B.K. Chaturvedi, the Chief Guest, commenced his address by congratulating the award winners and their parents for their guidance, encouragement and support to the children. He felicitated the teachers for their immense contribution and for seamlessly adapting to the online mode of teaching. Recalling the huge loss of life during the Bengal famine, he compared it to the ongoing pandemic. He also advised the students to make use of the numerous opportunities available to them as they graduate from school. Drawing analogies between famous French mathematician Rene Descartes’s method of solving a complex mathematical problem by addressing the smaller, simpler parts first to resolving life situations. He further encouraged the students to adopt a four edged approach to life consisting of hard work, honesty, humility and human grit to succeed in life and wished them the very best.
Mr. Anurag Tripathi, the Guest of Honour, expressed his gratitude to the Principal for giving him the opportunity to be a part of the Scholar Badge ceremony and congratulated all the award winners for their achievements. He appreciated the efforts of all the teachers for adopting the new mode of online teaching within a short span of time. He mentioned that the main aim of education is to transform students into good human beings and citizens who contribute to their society and nation. He discussed the salient features of the NEP 2020 and its endeavour to promote experiential learning, creativity, innovation and research. He encouraged the students to utilise the opportunities of a good learning environment at school and urged them to give back to society.
The award ceremony commenced with the felicitation of Gold Medal awardees by the class XII representative, Ms. Kusum Yadav , followed by Blue Tie, Blue Blazer, Blue Badge and Green Badge recipients. Ms. Anubha Gopal then presented the extra-curricular awards which were the Red Blazer, Red Tie, Pin and Certificate of Appreciation to students who showed exemplary achievements outside the walls of the classroom.
The Vice Principal Dr. Renu Nayyar then addressed the gathering and thanked the chief guest and the guest of honour for gracing the occasion with their presence and for sharing their words of wisdom. She congratulated the students for their achievement, hardwork and perseverance and thanked the parents for their support. She thanked the staff and students for the effort put in during these times in organizing the ceremony.
DPS Mathura Road organized ‘Tenalach’- An Inter DPS Environment Festival on 27th November 2020. TENALACH is an Irish word used to describe a relationship one has with the land, air and water, a deep connection with nature. These competitions were organized to encourage the young citizens to do their bit in protecting the environment and develop a sense of responsibility and commitment towards the same.The students of Delhi Public School , R.K. Puram participated in various competitions like The Creator’s Project ,Poetry Writing, AD MAD and Voice It Out.The results of the competitions are as follows:
