The students of the Expressions Theater club of Delhi Public School R.K Puram participated in the Inter-DPS English literary fest 2023: “A Brave New World” organized by Delhi Public School International Saket on 2 December 2023. They were mentored by the teacher incharge Ms. Sanya Taneja. The students presented an act on the provided theme “Two Characters in Search of Actors” playing the classic characters of Eliza Doolittle and Mr. Higgins from the well-known play by Bernard Shaw, Pygmalion. The performance beautifully imprinted the tale of the two characters. The team successfully secured the Third position. The participants were as follows: 

Reyansh Chadha (XI-K) and  Saanvi Bajaj (XI-R).

Learning by doing: Students discover antibacterial activity in Lantana,an invasive weed of Delhi

Research Project by Class VIII Students of DPS RK Puram selected for State Level Science Congress organized by NCSTC in collaboration with DoE & Department of Science & Technology,Govt. Of India on December 2,2023 at Modern Public  School, B Block, West Shalimar Bagh, Delhi

District Level Children’s Science Congress was held on October 1, 2023 in Virtual Mode (zoom meeting).Experiential learning plays a crucial role as it emphasizes active engagement, application of science  and equips students with the skills, competencies, and mindset required for success in the 21st century. A perfect example here is the research project done by 2 students.

Simple queries of the two friends led to a series of experiments resulting in a series of amazing findings.The queries were ‘Why do dogs eat away lantana plants from my garden and how can I protect sprouted grains from microbial attack and increase shelf life without using synthetic chemicals? 

Nanya Gupta & Aavya Shrivastava of Class VIII I of Delhi Public School,R K Puram under the mentorship of  Ms Niva Chhonkar, Head of the Biology Department carried out the Research Project to get a scientific explanation and solution to their queries. 

Part of the Lab Work was carried out at Sri Venkateswara College,New Delhi. 

The experiment consisted of using leaf extract of Lantana and assessing its antimicrobial properties and comparing it with the already established antimicrobial properties of Neem and Tulsi. 

The most common bacteria, E.coli,Common fungi- Rhizopus (Bread Mold) and Aspergillus (found as black powder on onions these days) were used. 

DPS RK Puram wins Science Slogan Writing  Competition organized by DoE (Directorate of Education)

 DoE organized Science Slogan Writing Competition at Zonal level on November 30,2023 at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, No.3 , Sec-7 R.K Puram.The topics were:

1. Junior Level (VI TO VIII):Awareness on phasing Single Use Plastic.
2. Senior Level (IX TO XII): Plant Tree, Plant Life 

Anya Garg of VII D won the Second Prize in Junior Category and Tamim Ashraf of XI D won the Third Prize in Senior Category. The participation was initiated by Ms Niva Chhonkar,Head of the Biology Department,DPS RK Puram

DPS RK Puram- Second Runners Up at the Inter School Environment & Sustainability  Quiz

CII ( Confederation of Indian Industry)  organized an  Inter School Environment & Sustainability  Quiz Competition which was held on 30 November 2023 at Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The objective of organizing the quiz was:

1.  To expose both schools and students to the 5 pillars of education: Learning to know, Learning to do, Learning to be, Learning to live together and Learning to transform oneself and society.
2. To create the idea of critical thinking and transformative learning amongst school students.
3. To inculcate in students and schools the values underlying the sustainability paradigm as human dignity, care for environment, to conserve natural resources to support the health & well being of future generations.

The Quiz Competition on Environment & Sustainability was  for the students of classes 6,7 and 8.Akshara Agrawal of VIII E and Satvik Daksh Gupta of VIII J from DPS RK Puram were the Second Runners Up in the Competition.

The Social Internship Program in collaboration with the Ladli Foundation enhances students’ practical learning by creating awareness about critical issues such as malnutrition, prevention of HIV, Tuberculosis  and other concerning problems. 

The students of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, have been enthusiastically participating in all the activities such as making effective PowerPoint presentations, organizing workshops for their peers, house helps, cousins etc., article writing, blogging, engaging in focused group discussions on issues concerning the society at large. 

To encourage outstanding achievement, Ladli foundation under the aegis of Directorate of Education, Delhi organized a student felicitation event on 25.11.2023 at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Trilokpuri, Delhi. The event commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp followed by welcoming of Director of Education, Mr. Himanshu Gupta. The CEO and Founder of Ladli Foundation, Mr. Devendra Kumar Singh, highlighted the importance of students’ efforts in making this program a success. From Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, Harkrishna Ahuja of class XI was selected for felicitation at this event in acknowledgment of his exceptional work during the internship program.He was awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Director of Education, Delhi.

Tanishq Arora of class IX B and Aditri Shree Dwivedi of class IX E participated in the Inter-School Debate Competition on ‘कृत्रिम बुद्धिमता(Artificial Intelligence)’  organized by Amity International School, Saket on  25th August 2023. They secured  the Second Position.

ARJUNA AWARD WINNER MS. PINKI: FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS TO INTERNATIONAL PODIUMS

Ms. Pinki’s journey from school playground to international sports has been remarkable. This year, she received the prestigious Arjuna Award for her performance in Lawn Bowls, a sport in which she achieved major milestones for India. In 2022. She won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games, bringing glory to the  country. Her success continued in 2023 with both a Gold and a Silver Medal at the Asian Championship.

Her accomplishments on the international stage are not only a personal victory but also serve as motivation for her students and colleagues.Ms. Pinki’s Arjuna Award is a recognition of her relentless spirit and dedication to her sport. It reflects her commitment to excellence, whether she’s on the field or in the classroom guiding her students. For DPS R.K. Puram, she’s a true inspiration, showing that with hard work, passion, and discipline, anything is possible.

DPS RK PURAM participated in the Susan Margaret Joseph Memorial Interschool Seniors English Debate competition organised by DPS Mathura Road on 24 November 2023. It was a conventional debate. Anya Yaduvanshi of XI J bagged the position of second runner up best speaker.