DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS & UNIFORM FOR CLASS XI 2024

Date: 6th & 7th April 2024 
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

  1. Uniform will be  available from the counter adjacent to Gate No. 3 outside the school.
  2. Books will be available near the sports complex outside the school. 
  3. Parents are requested to be in queue and to cooperate with the security personnel on duty. In order to avoid traffic congestion, please follow the traffic regulations which will be given by the security staff on duty.
  4. We look forward to your cooperation in ensuring your safety and convenience. 

NOTE : 

* Uniform availability is for the convenience of parents. Parents are free to procure approved uniform and books from anywhere.

NATIONAL BEST SELLER AWARD

Anisha Mahajan of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram bagged the National Best Seller Award for her Globally Published Book, ‘The Throne of Time’ at  the final event of National Young Author’s Fair 2023 . Anisha was amongst the top few winners to receive an award at this prestigious ceremony graced by H.E. Noar Gilon, the Ambassador of Israel in India, Mr.Bhavin Shah, CEO of Education World, Mrs.Sumita Gupta, India Lead Education and Skills at AWS and Ami Dror, Founder and CEO of Bribooks. Her book, ‘The Throne of Time’ which is selling numerous copies in 26+ countries on Amazon, was broadcast  on Disney International HD and was recognized by the Ministry of Education,  Government of India marking her place in the top authors featured in the Global Hall of Fame.

Delhi History Festival

A two-day educational cultural extravaganza Delhi History Festival ‘Education Through Monuments’, in association with M.S.M.S II Museum Trust was organised in K.R.Mangalam School G.K.II. The Delhi History Festival aimed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of our culturally enhanced city.

The event was held on 3 April and 4 April 2024  from 8 am to 2 pm.Students of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram participated on the 4th of April 2024.They performed by reciting poetry,dance performance,classical singing accompanied by tabla and a painting as a background creating awareness on the monument of Redfort.The students who  participated in this event were Ashi Yadav IX C, Abhishree Rajwar XJ,  Akshainiae Agarwal XJ, Aditrishree XE,  Anhad Raj VIII D It inculcated in them awareness about the monument’s historical and cultural significance.

Commencement of New Session 2024-2025

The school will start its new session 2024-25 as per the following schedule:

 

Class

Day and Date

VI (A-F )

VI (G-K)

Wednesday, 3rd April, 2024
Thursday, 4th April, 2024 

VII – VIII, X, XII

Monday, 1st April, 2024

IX

Monday, 8th April, 2024

XI

Monday, 8th April, 2024

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR CLASS XII (2024-25)

An Orientation session was held for the parents of students of class XII on 2nd April 2024 and 3rd  April 2024 from 2: 30 PM onwards. The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, emphasized the cooperation of parents in developing the habit of being regular to School and that an increase in 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 the use of mobile phones in the classroom and informed the parents that students cannot carry them to School under any circumstances. Mr. Anil Kathuria, Vice Principal of Humanities stream, stressed upon 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 parents 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 welcomed the parents and students by introducing themselves and suggested contacting them in case of any admin issues. They touched upon the procedure of issuing LORs and suggested the students make use of their official mail id 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 and requested them to check the official mail id of the students on a regular basis for official updates. Parents were informed about the mandatory requirement of 75% attendance. All Class teachers shared 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, examination pattern and break up of marks. The session ended by answering the query of the parents. The parents were satisfied that they met all teachers in the beginning of the session itself and took their telephone numbers to be in touch with them. The session was fruitful, constructive and gainful.

Schedule of Arrival to Hostel Students for Class 11 – New Admission 2024-2025

The following is the schedule and other important information

  1. Reporting in the Hostel (Boys/Girls): Saturday, 6th April 2024 between 10:00 am and 06:00 pm and Sunday, 7th April 2024 between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

  2. Regular classes in school will start on Monday, 8th April 2024 with school timing as 07:10 am to 01:40 pm

  3. Orientation along with Parents/Local Guardians:

Girls Hostel Students

Boys Hostel Students

Sunday, 7th April 2024, 03:15 pm to 03:45 pm

Sunday, 7th April 2024, 04:00 pm to 04:30 pm

  1. Special Orientation on extra coaching for Students along with Parents: Sunday, 7th April 2024 04:45 pm to 05:30 pm

Important:

  • The Uniform as well as Books can be purchased on arrival

  • Local Guardian verification formalities on arrival

  • Entry and stay in Hostel is subject to Medical Fitness certified by the school medical officer on arrival.  

  • Medical history records and Medicines(if any) along with Doctor’s prescription  must be provided on arrival.

  • Click here https://bit.ly/dpsrkphostelessentials2024 for the list of essential items suggested to be carried with your ward.

  • Personal email ids and phone numbers of parents to be provided on arrival.

Career Fair 2024

“Not all classrooms have four walls.” – Unknown

On 1 April 2024, Delhi Public School RK Puram hosted a Career Fair at the Junior branch, Delhi Public School Vasant Vihar. Over 6 universities from countries across the world  took part in this event. Some prestigious universities participating were Cornell University NewYork,Hamilton College, NewYork, Denison University, Ohio , Sarah Lawrence College, NewYork,University of Richmond, Virginia ,Occidental College,California , American University Washington DC.

The representatives of these universities imparted an abundance of information regarding their institutions, latest programmes, upcoming research and newly launched centres, as well as answered a range of queries from the potential applicants and their parents. Topics covered in the discussions were foreign education systems, admission process, fee structure, overhead charges etc. The universities offered a plethora of courses such as Engineering, Management, Business, Architecture, Law, Art, Design, Music and Film Production among other sought after courses. Brochures were provided and information was exchanged between the representatives and students for further communication.  

The event was attended by students and parents of class XII, who got an insight into the various features of international higher education and an array of career opportunities. This fair opened new doors for numerous students, and has proven to be a platform for both students and parents to gain a better grasp on university education

Financial Planning By: Mr.  Narinder Kumar Lamba

“Money is not understood by many, even though many earn it and only a few master it.” ― Aiyaz Uddin

Money management skills are critical for individuals to maintain financial stability and achieve their financial goals. Teaching these skills can empower people to make informed decisions regarding their finances and foster long-term financial well-being. A session on FIRE movement i.e. Financial Independence & Retire Early was conducted in the Audio Visual Hall on 27 March 2024. The session started with an introduction to rich man’s rule of assets and liabilities and power of compounding. The resource person discussed the process of improving savings, major types of personal risks and how to cover the risks. He suggested embracing a reasonable lifestyle to reduce expenses, saving a significant portion and investing in stocks, real estate to generate passive income.

Organ Donation By: Mr. Rajesh Mittal (Rotarian)

“Wherever a man turns, he can find someone who needs him.” -Albert Schweitzer

A session on Organ Donation was organised for all teachers in the Audio Visual Hall on 26 March, 2024. The Resource person discussed various aspects of organ donation like who all can donate, organs and tissues that can be donated, brain stem death, relevance of consent in organ donation, legal framework related to organ donation, body donation and the process of donation. The session concluded with teachers asking questions and clearing various myths we all hear regarding organ donation.

Prioritising Women’s Health By: Dr. Chaudhary, Gynaecologist

“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.” – Michelle Obama

In a world where women’s roles and responsibilities continue to evolve, prioritising health and well-being becomes paramount. Navigating women’s health involves understanding the unique challenges, considerations, and opportunities that women face throughout their lives. A session on  problems related to women was organised for all the teachers in the Audio Visual Hall on 21 March, 2024. The resource person discussed the common symptoms, causes, lifestyle factors associated with bladder control. The session concluded with teachers discussing their queries and concerns regarding the same.

Mental Health and well being Experiential Learning: Hands on Activities

By: CBSE Experts- Ms. Shruti Pandey, Ms. Akanksha Arora, Dr. Mukta, Ms. Nita Arora

“Give the students something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.” ~John Dewey

A two day Capacity Building Program was conducted for all teachers by the experts from CBSE in the Audio Visual Hall and Seminar Hall (for two groups of teachers) on 19 and 20 March 2024. Day 1 started with a brief introduction to mental health and well being in contemporary times. The experts then conducted subject wise sessions in groups of two on Experiential Learning: Hands on Activities. They asked the teachers to construct a subject based lesson plan based on Bloom’s Taxonomy including the three learning domains- cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain. The teachers enthusiastically demonstrated their lesson plans and evaluated each other’s work. The session was extremely interactive and helpful for all.

Day 2 started with an introduction to L.A.A.R. i.e. Learning objective, teaching/learning Activity, ongoing Assessment and Reflective practices. Thereafter, the teachers were divided into groups of diverse subjects and were asked to make a sample activity plan using newspapers that should include various Multiple Intelligences. The teachers demonstrated their respective activities and understood the correlation between objectives (competencies) and outcomes.The two days were extremely enlightening, informative and channelled the creativity of our teachers.

Awareness of POCSO and Child Rights By: Ms. Neha Sharma (Advocate)

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela

A workshop on “The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act” was conducted for teachers in the Audio Visual Hall on 18 March 2024. The resource person spoke in detail about the prevalence of child abuse in our society and emphasized the role of teachers in ensuring the safety and security of children.

The workshop highlighted the importance of identifying symptoms of behavioral changes in students that may indicate abuse, and the role teachers can play in educating and training students to face the challenges of child abuse. Many shocking incidents of child abuse were revealed, and teachers were informed about helpline numbers, apps, and the POCSO E-box.