The Department of Geography organized a plantation drive for class X students to commemorate 50 glorious years of DPS RK Puram and 75 years of Indian independence 0n August 8, 2022, at 9.15 Am in the facility Block. The function was graced by the presence of our three Vice Principals Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh KumarThe Vice Principals were warmly welcomed by the students of class X and the coordinator of Class X, Ms Arti Trivedi and the Coordinator of class IX, Ms Sangita Bajpai.

All participants enthusiastically planted medicinal plants like Amla, Stevia, Tulsi, Basil, Curry Patta, Harsinghar and Aloe Vera in the facility block. The three Vice Principals encouraged students to be sensitized toward the environment for a safer tomorrow. Slogans were chanted by students. Mr Miglani also assured the students that the school authorities will get metal tags etched with the student’s names and the scientific name of the plants. These will be placed around the saplings. Students gave their heartfelt thanks to the school authorities for providing them with a platform to showcase their concern for a safer, greener and healthier tomorrow. The session concluded with a vote of thanks to the Principal, Vice Principal and the gardeners who helped us in bringing this idea to fruition.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।

मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भुर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥

50 Years – Cultural Extravaganza: Krishna Leela

To mark the Golden Jubilee of DPS RK Puram, a cultural program took place in the evening of 20th August 2022. It commenced with the inaugural lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Shri V. K. Shunglu and Mrs. Shunglu, Ms. Vrinda Swaroop, Ms. Namita Pradhan, the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan and the Vice Principals, Mr. Naresh Miglani, Mr. Anil Kathuria, and Mr. Mukesh Kumar. Along with this we had the Metri Bhajan set a devotional note. 

The ceremony started with a beautiful Orchestra Performance by the students of DPS RKP. The Chief Guest, Mr. V. K. Shunglu,Mrs Shunglu and other dignitaries were then felicitated by the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan. The Principal welcomed the students, parents, alumni and other guests. In her address, she welcomed the guests and emphasised the essence of leadership showcased by the former Principals and Staff to create and build this institution from scratch. She took this moment not only to reminisce about the past but also to think about the future. She thanked the alumni for contributing in the celebration of the 50th year anniversary.   

The guests were then engaged in a melodious Indian Welcome Song. Following this was a short documentary, made by an alumnus, Mr. Arjun Bhagat of the 1991 Batch. The documentary displayed the making of the DPS RK Puram as we know it today, and the strength, hard work and effort put into it by the founders and creators of this esteemed legacy. This was followed by the release of the special cover by Mr. Ashok Kumar (Postmaster General, Ministry of Communication, Government of India)Shri  V .K . Shunglu Chairman, DPS  Society  &  Managing DPS RK Puram and the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan. The Chief Guest, Mr V. K. Shunglu then addressed the gathering and thanked the Principal, staff and Students for making this great celebration possible. He also congratulated the alumni stand rock steady by their alma mater and helped them put up such a wonderful show.

To invoke a sense of pride in the audience, the School Anthem was then sung with great enthusiasm and zeal. A Celebratory Dance added colour to the celebrations which was performed by the students of the junior schools,  DPS Vasant Vihar and DPS East of Kailash. Following this was a Sufi Dance by the students and alumni of DPS RK Puram. The performance captured the hearts of the audience with its synchronised dance movements and ethereal music.

Then began the most awaited event of the ceremony, Krishna Leela . Lord Krishna, the bearer of the magical flute, is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna’s life marks the passing of the Dvapara age and the beginning of the Kaliyuga. His life is a reflection of the eternal tussle between truth and untruth in the minds of mankind. By this virtue, Krishna is omnipresent in the soul of each of us. Presented today was a dance-drama, Krishna Leela, which depicts his various manifestations in human form coming face to face with the worldly realities.

 It started with the very beginning of Lord Krishna’s adventures in Gokul as a child. The key-events of his life were captured and depicted by mesmerising dance numbers. The whole performance lasted about 40 mins and the audience was left fascinated and spellbound by the grace with which each life event was depicted. The Krishna Leela in all was very captivating and the audio-visuals added immensely to the overall appeal of the performance. 

Address by the Alumni, Mr. Vineet Malhotra spoke about the values instilled in him at school where he wanted to give back to his alma mater anytime and in anyway he could.This was followed by the emotional address recalling the school days by Marshall Rajeev Sachdeva, alumni from the 1st Batch (1972) of DPS RK Puram. Both of them reflected on their journey in DPS RK Puram and applauded the students, teachers and authorities for putting up a great show. 

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Principal, followed by the reading of the credits.

The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem..