TOPIC: “LEGACY OF HUMAN INTELLECT AT DPS RKP”

On Thursday, 24th of July 2025, the students of classes XI-K and XI-L presented their class assembly on the topic – “DPS R K PURAM – WHERE SUCCESS IS NOT A TREND, BUT A TRADITION”. The assembly commenced with a melodious prayer “O Paalanhaare” sung by Shaaktam, Vinayak Gupta, Sannidhi Singh, Rowan Agrawal, Bhaavya Seth, Diya Gupta, Ryaan Namit Jain, Krishna, Anasuya Wadhwa, Shatakshi, Shataakshi, Avika Shaurya, Ayush Anand and Trissha Rana. This was followed by a Ganesh Vandana performance by Aditi Sindhu and Barbie Jaiswal. The news was then presented by Aaradhya Gupta, Aarya, Divyansh Singh and Naiteek Kashyap. The thoughts for the day by Yash Vardhan Shukla and Humaira Ahmad.

The rich intellectual legacy of DPS R K Puram was nurtured by visiting the life stories of distinguished alumni like Dr. Raghuram Rajan (Economist and former Governor of Reserve Bank of India), Ms. Kriti Sanon (Indian actress) and Aman Gupta (Entrepreneur, Co-founder of Electronics brand boAt Lifestyle). Based on the enactment of Nukkad Natak, the importance of our school DPS R K Puram in shaping the lives of the above alumni was conveyed clearly. Performers were Kabir Sahni, Pratham Bhalla, Shaaktam, Shrivats Lath, Siddhant Sharma, Aamna, Anasuya Wadhwa, Shataakshi, Erum Ansari and Sarah Ali Khan. The Nukkad Natak had all the essential elements of a strong theme, clear and concise dialogue, impactful performances, strong characterization thereby engaging the audience with humour, contemporary dance and choir.

Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to imagination and life to everything. So to enthrall with the beauty of music, a song was presented. The song “Hall of Fame” was sung by Hargun Kaur, Diya Gupta, Vanlalhmingchhuani, Hemavya Gautam, Tanishka Gupta, Delisha Gupta, Aarya, Shaaktam, Yash Vardhan Shukla, Shrivats Lath, Krishna Agrawal, Ryaan Namit Jain and Aayush Anand. Aaryan Sandhu, Anasuya Wadhwa, Siddhant Sharma and Vinayak Gupta were on guitar, Rushil Aggarwal on the piano, and Ronit Raj on drums. The assembly was further energized by a popular contemporary dance performance by Diya Gupta, Hemavya Gautam, Amanat Pruthi, Reet Goel, Riddhi Jain and Akshita Shrivastava. The comperes were Dishita Negi, Hargun Kaur, Erum Ansari and Anasuya Wadhwa. The soft board, invitations, and folders were made by Dhruv Malhotra, Aarya, Aaradhya, Reyansh Wadhwa, Aarna Khandpur, Erum Ansari, Sarah Ali Khan, Divyansh Singh and Vaibhav Chandra Agari. The digital presentation and e-invite was made by Yash Vardhan Shukla, Dishita Negi, Samriddhi Bansal, Rishith Dutt and Ishan Pathak.

24 JULY 2025, THURSDAY
CLASSES XI K AND XI L
CLASS TEACHERS – DR. AMRITA CHAKRABORTY AND MS. TARUNA KAPOOR
VICE PRINCIPALS: MR. NARESH MIGLANI, MR. ANIL KATHURIA, MR. MUKESH KUMAR
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. ABHA CHONA, MS. KUSUM YADAV & MS. VINITA PANJWANI
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR

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TOPIC: “LEGACY OF HUMAN INTELLECT AT DPS RKP”

The assembly started with prayer O Palan Hare- presented by – Naisha, namya,Nitya, Harshi, Arshita, Keshav, Vansh, Harsh, Ose, Ishaan, Daman, Naman,Sanchit, Samarya, Shiru (XI N) and by Gaurika, Ishika, Adwaita, Mansa, Aarav, Aditya Goenka (XIO). Ganesh Vandana was performed by Parvi, Selvi, Vaishnavi, Jasnoor, Ishika, Shruti from XIO and Lakshmi from XIN. Arnav Mohan and Mansa (XIO) and Atharva and Mayank(XIN) read out the news. Students presented beautiful thoughts in English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Spanish, English thought was read out by Aditya Sehrawat, Hindi thought was read out by Ashwika, Spanish by Aryaman and Sanskrit by Mishika..

A skit bringing out the legacy of DPS RKP was presented by Udayveer, Swarit, Smita, Devika, Aditya Sehrawat, Aditya Goenka, Ramya, Nehal, Tanaira, Vaishnavi(XIO) and Aryaman, Ayaan, Divit, Puranjay, Aarav, Tshani, Divit (XIN). Western Dance was presented by Bhoomik, Nityam, Vishesh (XIO) and Shiecen, Samaiya, Arshiya and Anisha (XIN). The melody was provided by the class choir with Aditya Dubey (XIO) on the electric guitar, Adwaita, Mansa, Gaurika, Aditya Goenka and Aarav (XIO) and Anya, Advika, Daman and Aryan (XIN). 

The assembly concluded with a vote of thanks by Mihika, Parvi (XIO) and Aryaman and Ayaan (XIN) which was followed by singing of the School anthem and the National Anthem. The folders, invites and board were done by Parvi, Ramya, Devika, Smita (XIO) and Nitya, Samaiya, Advika and Namya . The digital presentation for the assembly was prepared by Anish (XIO) and Vihaan (XIN).

23 JULY 2025, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES XI N AND XI O
CLASS TEACHERS – MS PREETI JAGOTA AND MS. RITU KUMAR
VICE PRINCIPALS: MR. NARESH MIGLANI, MR. ANIL KATHURIA, MR. MUKESH KUMAR
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. ABHA CHONA, MS. KUSUM YADAV & MS. VINITA PANJWANI
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. KAVERI DHAR

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TOPIC: “TOGETHER WE RISE- CELEBRATING INCLUSIVITY AT DPS”

On July 22, 2025, a combined assembly for Classes XII P and XII Q was held in the AVH on the theme “When Minds Are Free, Legacies Flourish”. 

The theme of inclusivity, freedom of expression and an atmosphere of empathy and trust was presented with the help of a skit and other cultural performances. The Morning Prayer was sung by Pratham, Tejas of XII P and Nirav Goyal, Aradhy Ahuja, Sahil , Vinay Jain, Kavin Malhotra, Anshika, Manan, Akshat, Shubham, Smayan of XII Q. The Thought for the Day was presented by Saanch Jain. A Classical Dance ( Solo) was performed by Swastika. 

The Play with a Moral was presented by Nandika, Parika, Mysha, Nidhi, Mohit,Kabeer, Jaiveer, Singh, Nilesh,Kinshuk , Bhavika, Ambar, Priyanka of 12P and Saanchi, Avni, Akshat, Shubham, Smayan of XII Q.

The Western Song Choir comprised of Nandika, Jasnoor, Bhavika, Kabeer, Sanvi, Tejas, Keshav, Kinshuk of XIIP and Riddhima, Anya, Esther , Siddhi, Akshat, Shubham, Kunsal, Rajasi, Manya, Tishika, Manan, Rishita and Anshika of XIIQ. The Group Dance was performed by Bhavika, Jasnoor, Nandika, Mysha, Swastika, Hardik, Tejas, Parika of 12P and Kunsal, Kashish of XIIQ. The poems were recited by Anya, Riddhima of XIIQ, and the Sanskrit Shloka was by Shirish Shekhar of XIIP. Guitar was played by Divyam, Divyansh, Aaditya of XIIP and Manan of XIIQ; Keyboard was played by Rishita of XII P.

Compères of the event were Siyaan, Viraj, Bhavika, Shirish Shekhar of XIIP and Shubham, Anya of XIIQ. E- Invite was made by Siddhi of XIIQ. Folders were made by Rajasi of XIIQ, and the Invitation Card was made by Priyanka of XIIP. Soft Board was made by Siddhi, Rajasi, Anya. The assembly concluded with the Vice Principal’s address to the parents and students, where he said that the theme of inclusivity and freedom of expression, which forms the core of the educational philosophy at Shantiniketan, resonates very well with the philosophy and learning culture at DPS, R.K Puram. He commended the students for a memorable performance. The assembly was concluded by singing the School Anthem followed by the National Anthem.

22 JULY 2025, TUESDAY
CLASSES XII P AND XII Q
CLASS TEACHERS – MS NEELU OBEROI AND MS M. SUDESHNA
VICE PRINCIPALS: MR. NARESH MIGLANI, MR. ANIL KATHURIA, MR. MUKESH KUMAR
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. LALITHA SRINIVASAN, MS. SARIKA KAUSHAL, MS. RICHA AGGARWAL
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. PREETI PRATIHARI

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TOPIC: “TOGETHER WE RISE- CELEBRATING INCLUSIVITY AT DPS”

Assembly of XII C and XII I was on the theme “Kal ,Aaj aur Kal”. The assembly aimed to develop a sense of pride and connection with the legacy of DPS RKPuram and its cultural and academic traditions. The event began with a melodious Morning prayer sung by Kaavya Pal Verma, Anushkasen Gupta, Bhumika Mehta, Nayantara Kiran Iyer, Yashika Kanojia from XII C, Peehu Agarwal, Prakrati Gaha, Aradhya Agarwal from XII I.

It was followed by a mesmerizing classical dance performance (Krishna Vandana) by Anika Goel (XII C). News was read out by Naisha, Saket, Devansh, Aradhya Goel and Ashika Sinha (XII I). Classical dance performance representing the celebration in Ayodhya after Lord Rama returned from exile was done by Yashika Kanojia (XII C) and Palak Jain (XII I). A beautiful Folk dance of North East India was done by Dare Shorea, Puna Ummi, Nenker Monio, Fiona Malsawmsangi, Maria Malsawmhlui, Tundup Palmo, Ritisha Chordia, Anishka Ranjan, Veipunai Yonah and Namum Apum (XII C). Melodious choir was represented by Yashika Kanojia, Kaavya Pal Verma, Shivam Kumar, Heisman Satyananda Singh, Vaanika Agarwal of XII C and Aaradhya Agarwal, Prakriti Gaha, Peehu Agarwal of XII I.

Enigmatic Shiva Tandava performance (Odissi) was done by Anushka Sen Gupta of XII C. Duet Song in Bengali was sung by Kaavya Pal Verma and Bhoomi Gupta. Poem Recitation was done by Riddhima Nora(XII C)and Nihal Singh (XII I)highlighting the significance of the rich culture of Uttarakhand. To guide the audience through the event compering was done by Jaishree Das, Pranjal Meha, Nayantara Kiran Iyer, Bhumika Singh of XII C and Rishit, Peehu Agarwal, Agastya, Rudra of XII I.

In the end a captivating grand finale dance performance was done by Swapnil Suraj, Abhigyan Jhunjhunwala, Prakriti Gaha, Aaradhya Agarwal, Peehu Agarwal of XII I and Anushka Sen Gupta, Yashika Kanojia, Vaanika Agarwal, Heisnamsatyananda, Jaishree Das, Anika Goel of XII C.

Through the assembly the students wanted to convey the values of humility and leadership in taking forward an old tradition with a new spirit. The creative hands behind the assembly were as follows- Invitation card by Heisnam Satyananda (XII C), Folders by Anishka, Veipunai, Dare Shorea (XII C), E invite by Swapnil Suraj (XII I), and digital presentation by Reva Chopra (XII C).

21 JULY 2025, MONDAY
CLASSES XII C AND XII I
CLASS TEACHERS – MS SHALINI CHANANA AND MS SHRUTI VIJAN
VICE PRINCIPALS: MR. NARESH MIGLANI, MR. ANIL KATHURIA, MR. MUKESH KUMAR
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. LALITHA SRINIVASAN, MS. SARIKA KAUSHAL, MS. RICHA AGGARWAL
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. PREETI PRATIHARI

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TOPIC: “HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS THAT SHAPE CHARACTER THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND VALUES: OUR SCHOOL’S CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY”

ECHOES OF THE PAST, PRIDE OF THE PRESENT

The assembly commenced on a graceful note with a soulful prayer- O Palanhaare presented by Ananyashree Prasad, Aryan Bhadoriya, Aurel Marwah, Avneet Kaur, Ayushmaan Gaba, Bhavik Kharbanda, Bhavika Arora, Drishti Vashishth, Kenisha Verma, Mayank Chaudhary, Roshan Kumar, Shubham Lodhi Rajput, Vishishta Mishra, Kushal Agarwal, Vaishnavi Sudershan, Yantika, Srinika, Dyumna Gupta, Aditya Goswami, Aaron Johannes Toppo. This was followed by a warm welcome and an inspiring prayer led by our headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra.

The rest of the assembly unfolded in the form of an engaging skit brought to life by the talented performances of Vanisha Khullar, Aurel Marwah, Arnav Aggarwal, Smyaan Sharma, Kenisha Verma, Aniruddha Mathuria, Zaara Zahid Khan, Laksh Gulati, Agni Pratap, Shaurya Rajput, Swarit Pratap Singh, Jap Malhotra, Bhavya Agarwal, Jatin Kumar, Keshav Jindal, Saanvii Saluja, Sanvi Sawhney, Shashwat Anurag, Suhani Jangra, Vaishnavi Sudershan. Captivating everyone with their graceful moves, Anika Marwah, Anvi Goswami, Gauri Gidwani, Mritsha Gautam and Dhanika Kohli presented a mesmerizing Krishna Leela, followed by an energetic and vibrant dance on “Aarambh” performed by Anika, Anvi, Gauri and Sharanya Sharma.

Atharva Sinha, Neil Gupta, Poorva Sharma and Dhruv Gupta delivered the latest global news updates. The choir’s rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, featuring voices of Smyaan Sharma and Yathartha Thakur, was complemented by soulful instrumental performances by Arnav Aggarwal, Dhruv Vason, Devansh, Apoorv Mishra, Laksh Gulati, Smyaan Sharma, Yathartha Thakur, Ayansh Gupta, Vivaan Gupta, Shaurya Chopra, Devansh Kumar and Anirban Lahiri. Ananyashree Prasad and Avneet Kaur then took the stage one by one to eloquently express the essence of heritage, legacy, and the timeless value of ‘TOPIC OF ASSEMBLY-’ by reciting a beautiful poem. The assembly concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Suhani Jangra.

Behind the scenes, the e-cards and presentation were thoughtfully curated by Armaan Walia, Zaara Zahid Khan, Rishi Das and Vishal Vinod. Artistic boards, folders, and invitation cards were skillfully handcrafted by Sonanshi Saiwala, Dhanika Kohli, Kenisha Gupta, Siddhi Sharma, Barkha Bisht, Ayana Verma and Sairah Chawla. The website write-up was put together by Zaara Zahid Khan. Throughout the assembly, the compering was seamlessly managed by Laksh Gulati and Suhani Jangra.

18 JULY 2025, FRIDAY
CLASSES X G AND X H
CLASS TEACHERS – MS SAKSHI MALIK AND MS PRIYAMVADA
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. RITU RAJ & MS. DEEPTI CHAUDHARY
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI

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TOPIC: “INSPIRING JOURNEYS/ CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS: SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS, NURTURING TALENT AND PASSION, FOSTERING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE”

On 17 July 2025, the students of Class IX-O and IX-P came together to present an inspiring morning assembly on the theme “Carrying the Torch: Legacy and Leadership in Action”. Through their presentation, the students explored the legacy of change-makers from DPS R.K. Puram. They reflected on how these individuals “carried the torch” of values and achievements forward. The theme set the tone for a truly uplifting experience—one that encouraged reflection on the past and inspired hope and purpose for the journey ahead.

The assembly began with a soulful prayer sung by Rochisha Agarwal, Siddhant Sharma, Abhay Gautam, Soham Gupta, Aarav Roy, Lav Singh, Kush Singh, Vivaan Lal, Mahi, Aanya Kumar, Yashasvi, Aniruddha Gupta, Vibha Tiwari, Aarav Gulati, Aadit Dinesh Tiwari, Ishaan Rastogi, Kuldeep Sidhu, Kushagr Kathuria, Manit Besoya setting a spiritual and reflective tone. This was followed by a graceful Kathak recital by Avika Nagpal and Saanvi Singh Pawar who presented Vishnu Vandana . Then an impactful skit was presented by Shimja, Ishaan Shrivastav, Shaurya Baisoya, Saanvi Singh, Riddhima Sajwan, Ayushi Singh, Toshani Ranjan, Aniruddha Gupta, Jayadityaa Tewari, Yuvraj, Rajveer Singh Besoya, Aahana Malhotra, Aarav Bhaskar, Aday Agrawal, Advik Sarma Talukdar, Lakshay Nath Gupta, Pinaki Singh, Rudrapratap Malhotra, Soham Yadav and Vivaan Varun Choudhary. Motivational and meaningful thoughts on leadership and aspirations were presented in four different languages by Ananya Sud, Tanishka Kansara, Anuttara Sinha, Lavanya Singh and Shourya Jain. The news update by Gaurika K Narang, Vyom Pandey, Ayan Alam and Soham Gupta connected the audience to the current world events.

Thereafter, the western choir featuring Aarav Dixit, Aditi Narula, Adrita Bose, Avika Nagpal, Mrinank Singh, Vihaan Segal, Vitasta Rajvanshi, Rochisha Agarwal, Ritwik Garg, Yashasvi, Siddhant Sharma, Aanya Kumar gave a captivating performance. The singers were ably supported by Karman Singh, Prakhar Ranjan Tiwari, Arav Sinha, Pranav Masand and Vishrut Singh Pawaiya who played musical instruments. This was followed by a self composed poem recited by Priyanshi Sharma, Aarav Roy, Pihu Kumar, Vivaan Lal and Tavleen Kaur. The assembly ended with the captivating dance performance by Araatrika Ghoshal, Ariba Uzma, Ashvika Singh, Esha Goyal, Jasnoor Kaur and Pragya Singhania.

The comperes for the programme were Vihaan Saha, Vihaan Sureka, Tamanna Tomar and Kripa Mehta. The wonderful visual elements; invitation cards, folders, e-invites, presentations and board artwork for the assembly were made by Shimja, Ananya Sud, Tanishka Kansara, Saanvi Singh Pawar, Priyanshi Sharma, Lav Singh, Kush Singh, Viraaj Gupta, Arjun Chadha, M .Bhargav Krishna, Raghav Dubey, Jasnoor Kaur, Adrita Bose,Vyom Pandey, Atharva Gupta, Aarav Gulati, Aadit Dinesh Tiwari, Arjun Arya, Krishiv Verma, Gaurika K Narang and Anuttara Sinha.

17 JULY 2025, THURSDAY
CLASSES IX O AND IX P
CLASS TEACHERS – MS JAYA BHARTI AND MS NIKITA KHERA KINRA
HEADMISTRESS- MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: MS. PAYAL ARORA, MR. SANCHIT CHAUHAN & MS. TRIPTI KAPOOR
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS. PREETI PRATIHARI

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