“A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships and new challenges. The slate is clean and a lot can happen.”

Delhi Public School, R.K Puram welcomed its students for complete offline classes on 4th April 2022 after a period of two pandemic-stricken years. The eager and enthusiastic students of Classes VI-VIII were welcomed by their class teachers with beautiful bookmarks and chocolates to start their new school year on a sweet note. 

Since the students were coming to school for the first time post pandemic, a school tour was organised for the students under the guidance of the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan and the Supervisor of Classes VI-VIII, Ms Vinita Gupta. The  Class Representatives of Classes VI-VIII, Ms Ekta Arora, Ms Mahima Goel, Ms Nalini Gautam, Dr P Chinna, Ms Vaishali Tiwari and Ms Divya Kapoor, organised the school tours for all the three classes in a staggered manner, following all  COVID protocols and preventive measures. During the tour, the students were escorted by their class teachers and acquainted with the infrastructure of the school campus. 

The school tour commenced from the assembly ground and then proceeded towards the football ground wherein the sports coaches introduced the students to the various sports facilities available in the school. The tour then proceeded towards the Sports Complex across the road using the overhead bridge where the students toured the cricket ground, the basketball and lawn tennis courts, the gymnasium and the swimming pool along with a quick tour of the boys hostel.   

Post the visit to the Sports Complex, the students were escorted towards the Transport Office, the School Clinic and the E Block wherein they were directed towards the Principal’s Office, the Computer Labs, the Senior Library and the AVH (Audio-Visual Hall). The students then proceeded towards the F Block touring the E-Gurukul, the staffrooms, the Accounts Offices and the classrooms for Class XII. They continued towards the OAT (the Open Air Theatre), the Girls’ Hostel and the HB Block where the classrooms of Class XI are located. 

The students were also shown the Junior Library and the D Block where they were told about the Supervisor’s room as well as the Reps’ rooms for Classes VI-VIII. They were then guided towards the Music basement and the Blossoms Block where the classrooms for Class VI are situated. The tour ended with a quick walkabout of the CB Block which has the classrooms for Class VIII and the C, B and A Blocks where the classrooms of Classes IX and X are located. 

In conclusion, the school tour was a great success with the students of Classes VI-VIII getting acquainted with the infrastructure of the school campus. It encouraged the students to start the new academic year on a positive note, with hope and motivation in their hearts and the aim to find a home away from home in the school premises.  

18-19 April, 2022

A Disaster Management mock drill was conducted at DPS R.K.Puram, Delhi on 18th April 2022 for classes VI to X and on 19th April 2022 for class XII. 

It was organized in the school premises with the help of teachers and security guards under the guidance of the school Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The purpose of conducting the mock drill was to make the students and teachers acquainted with the exit route in a staggered way, following the COVID protocols. All the students present, participated in the drill.

The drill was carried out in a systematic manner, with the ringing of the fire alarm and announcement by the respective Vice Principal, Headmistress and Supervisor. The students were evacuated to their designated open assembly point as per the color coded evacuation plan. After the exercise, they went back to their classes and were again briefed about the route they need to follow in case of such an emergency. 

The guidelines provided by the DOE were strictly followed. Some areas of improvement have been identified after the debriefing session which would be considered for the next mock drill.

Overall it was a well executed drill coordinated by Disaster Management coordinator, Ms. Vinita Gupta along with all the team Incharges, their members and all other staff members of the school.

“The greatest scientists are artists as well.”

 ~Albert Einstein

We know that creativity towards science puts things in context, sharpens details, and hones observations. The Intersection Biology Competition was organized by Inquisitio, the Biology Club in association with Plasmid, the Biotechnology Club. Its motive was to encourage children to involve art and creativity in a scientific concept. Students from Classes VI-XII submitted creative works in the form of essays, posters, collages, comic strips, and posters through a google form on the following topics-

VI-VIII Science Around Us

IX-X  Life Processes

XI-XII Concept Of Biotechnology

All the classes participated wholeheartedly in the competition. It was a tough decision to select the prize winners. The events were organized by Ms kajal Sethi and Ms Kusum Yadav under the guidance of Ms Niva Chhonkar

 The following are the winners of the Intersection Biology Competition-

Class VI-VIII- 

            First Position- Lavanya Singh (VI C), Reyansh Wadhwa (VIII J)

On the occasion of Earth Day on 22 April 2022, the Directorate of Education launched the campaign for ‘Phasing out Single-use Plastic’ in order to create awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastics and to contribute towards creating a new, clean, healthy and plastic-free India.

Under the guidance of the esteemed Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, the students and teachers of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram enthusiastically participated in the launch of the campaign. The programme commenced with a Plantation Drive undertaken by the Principal,  Ms Padma Srinivasan, the Vice Principals, Ms Renu Nayar, Mr Naresh Miglani Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr JS Virdi, the Headmistress, Mrs Rashmi Malhotra the Supervisor of Classes VI-VIII,Ms Vinita Gupta, Activity Incharge Ms Abha Chona, Mrs Sushma Sardana, Incharge Environment Club, Ms Dimple Menon, Rep Class XI Mrs Kusum Yadav, Examination Incharge VI-VIII, Ms Reema Khosla. The Plantation drive was followed by a plethora of activities that were conducted on the school premises. The details of the activities are as follows:

CLASS VI:

A Poster Making activity was conducted for the students of Class VI on the theme ‘Eco-friendly Alternatives to Plastic’ wherein the students created beautiful posters with meaningful quotations based on the given theme. The students presented their versions of how the usage of single-use plastics can be minimised with sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.

CLASS VII:

The students of Class VII participated in the Slogan Writing activity based on the theme ‘Phasing out Single-use Plastics’. The activity brought forth the creativity of the students wherein they wrote catchy and impactful slogans that would help in creating awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastics on the environment. 

CLASS VIII:

The students of Class VIII participated in the Essay Writing activity on the topic ‘Strategy of 6 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Redesign and Remanufacture’. They wrote a variety of essays that presented their innovative and creative ideas about the conservation of natural resources, landfill space and energy. 

CLASS IX:

The students of Class IX used poetry as a form of expression in the Poetry Writing and Recitation activity on the topic ‘My Earth, My Future’. They wrote self-composed poems and thereafter recited them in the presence of their fellow classmates. Their poetic creations reflected the sensitivity and awareness of the young generation towards the issue of environmental conservation and sustenance which can make the Earth a better place. This activity enhanced the emotional and critical learning of the students and offered them a unique way of writing and reciting poetic verses that would prompt them to think about their future in terms of sustainability and resourcefulness. 

CLASS X:

The students of Class X contributed to the awareness campaign against the usage of single-use plastics by participating in a Nukkad Natak/Role Play activity based on the topic ‘The Harmful Effects of Plastic’. The students performed bilingual street plays to highlight the social reality of the adverse effects of single-use of plastics and accentuated the need for the contribution of the citizens to developing and maintaining a sustainable and healthy environment. 

The students displayed great enthusiasm and creativity to convey their message to the audience. They performed scenes that depicted the general attitude of people towards cleanliness and how plastics desecrate the environment. The budding actors addressed the audience and urged them to be responsible citizens and protect the environment.

CLASS XII:

The students of Class XII took part in the Speech Writing and Recitation activity wherein they showcased their creativity and critical thinking skills, and presented their original ideas on the topic ‘Identification of Single-use Plastic and its Elimination’. The students were given 1.5 minutes to share various economic and practical ways to identify single-use plastics and they then presented effective ways to eliminate them. 

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

PLEDGE:

The students of Classes VI-X and XII also undertook the pledge ‘Say No to Plastic’ wherein they pledged not to use plastic as well as educate others about the dangers of plastic use. The students pledged to do their bit in order to contribute in creating a new, clean, healthy and plastic-free India. The pledge provided a comprehensive understanding to the students of how this planet belongs to us and how only we can save it for our secure and bright future. 

QUIZ: 

Students from Classes VI-X and XII participated in an Online Quiz based on the theme of the ‘Plastic Waste Management Act 2016’. The quiz was conducted on Google Forms for a duration of 20 minutes and it helped the students and teachers to acknowledge the fact that although single-use plastic products may epitomise convenience, they cause severe damage to the environment and human health through their production, distribution and litter. 

LECTURE AND DISCUSSION:

The students of Classes VI-X were also invited for an enriching and interactive lecture to create an awareness campaign for phasing out single-use plastic. This session discussed the ‘Problems in the Elimination of Single-use Plastic’ as well as ‘How to Eliminate Plastic from Schools’. The Science teachers of all the classes then expanded upon the lecture via classroom discussions that gave a lot of insight to the students on how a huge change in developing a sustainable environment can be made by following just a few simple steps. The enthusiasm of the students ensured a positive outlook toward a better, eco-friendly and promising future. 

DISPLAY OF POSTERS AND CHARTS:

The awareness campaign was not only limited to a variety of activities that were conducted in the school but also involved the display of bright, colourful and informative posters and charts in the different prominent places of the school, thereby developing consciousness among the students and teachers about the phasing out of single-use plastics.

Thus, the launch of the awareness campaign for reducing the usage of single-use plastic in the school was a great success through the collaborative efforts of all the students and teachers. The campaign turned out to be an exquisite learning experience for everyone, thereby making such endeavours to be the steps toward a brighter, more sustainable future and an eco-friendly nation.