Theatron 2021-22
THEATRON 2021-2022
“We must all do theatre to find out who are and who we could become” – Augusto Boal
The Annual Inter-School Theatre Festival, Theatron, was organized by the Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School R.K.Puram on the 15th of January, 2022. Theatron had an all-time edge with 66 schools from all over India participating in the event with tremendous enthusiasm, bringing together young, vibrant minds to celebrate the essence of theatre .It was a symbol of triumph and a testament to keeping passion alive in tough times.
This year, the event was held virtually wherein the participants had shared pre-recorded videos of their acts and the same were judged on the online platform. This year Theatron featured nine distinctive segment – Stage-A-Thon, Nukkad ki Goonj, Ads-Act, Poem Enactment, Thespian Coliseum, Prop-o-sition, Mime, Standup Comedy, and Dance Drama. The much-awaited ‘Theatron 2021-2022’ commenced with the Principal’s address, followed by a short presentation.
The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan addressed the gathering by highlighting the role theatre plays in one’s daily life and how it is not merely a way of letting go of one’s inhibitions but also an extremely important way of nurturing and cultivating one’s personality with essential values.
She expressed her gratitude towards the jury members for their valuable time and efforts.
She appreciated the efforts of the teacher-in-charge Ms. Sanya Taneja for being the driving force behind the endeavour. She commended the efforts of the theatre club members for demonstrating the club’s organizational efficiency in conducting the event through inventiveness and ardour. She also introduced the club’s upcoming project, “12 Angry Jurors” as a prominent milestone in the creative journey of Expressions Theatre Club.
This was followed up by a short presentation showcasing the activities conducted by the club and its accomplishments over the course of the year. The presentation was a delightl to watch, with the viewer instantly connecting with the club’s heritage and understanding it’s ethos. The class XII members of the Expressions Theatre Club introduced the prolific judges.
The encouraging words of enlightenment from each of the accomplished personalities added to the exuberance associated with the festival.The judges applauded Delhi Public School R.K Puram for its immense regard and admiration for theatre. They emphasized on the need for theatre to be inculcated in all students as it embeds the values of empathy, dedication and grit in them. They advised the students to engross themselves in the craft while performing and to enjoy the process.The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Sanya Taneja where she thanked the Principal for being very supportive of the theatre club.Theatron hosted nine sub-events with a jury of 18 members.
Stage-A-Thon (Stage Play) -The prolific Mr. Gourab Ghosh and Ms. Mala judged the event. Stage-A-Thon successfully merged the two pillars of creativity: Writing and Theatre. The base pillar of Writing was elevated to another level with the help of its counterpart Theatre within a span of mere 3 minutes; the act presented a versatile array of emotions. The participants fully immersed themselves in the lurching sea of dramatic emotions in their presentations.
Nukkad ki Goonj(Street Play) – Mr. Vipul Kalra and Mr. Ashish Sejwal were the judges for the event. Nukkad ki Goonj is an art form combining entertainment and the ever-important need to recognize the plight of society. Street play as an art form inculcates the fuel and fire to imbibe characteristics prevalent in our daily lives and present them with passionate and energetic emotion. The participants were given three to four minutes to exhibit their skill and prowess.
Ads Act (Advertisement enactment) – Mr. Andrew Hoffland and Ms. Swati presided over the event. Ads-Act reflects the influence of media by which it enthrals us and keeps us captivated. The target was to get the audience to engage zealously and draw attention to the product, something exquisitely shown by the young students in the short span of three minutes.
Play o Poem (poem enactment) – The admirable Mr. Neel Sengupta and magnificent Ms. Jyotika Singhal judged the participants who took the best of parallelly similar worlds. It was an enthralling symphony of poetry and theatre that showcased the skills of the participants in the Play o Poem event. A string of tales opened up two or three minutes of raw and uncut emotions, displaying the limitless skill of the performers.
Thespian Coliseum (Shakespearean monologue) – The event was judged by pioneers like Ms. Payal Nagpal and Dr. Poonam Trivedi. Thespian Coliseum event rekindled the flame of William Shakespeare’s evergreen legacy of soliloquies. Shakespearean monologues are renowned for their expressive emotions and the blunt intentions of strangely relatable characters. It was an exhilarating mixture of theatre and soliloquy in a span of 3 minutes, where the mind met action and the combined result was a spectacle to behold.
Prop-O- Sition (Movie- Making) – The event was skillfully judged by Ms. Anurupa Roy and Ms. Manpreet Kaur. Prop-O-Sition was a recorded movie-making event where participants used the intricate beauty of visual art to convey the narrative of action and its consequences in three to four minutes. An unconventional methodology that has evolved and changed drastically over the years, Movie-Making is a detailed process of communication with abstract props; visual representations; sound and stimulations.
Mime – The event was presided over by Mr. Rajan Chawla and Ms. Roshni Shripad; renowned for their emotive magnificence. Mime was a recorded event wherein the picture of silence prevailed but was worth a thousand words, all in three minutes. Stripping away the shackles bound on imagination, the mime allowed emotions to speak more than words and let the raw, expressive nature of human emotion prevail over the clamour and vociferity of speech.
Standup Comedy-The event was judged by theatre practitioners like Mr. Rochan Mathur and Mr. Gaurav Verma. Standup Comedy was a three minute recorded event; a truly enriching act that blows a breath of fresh air to those immersed deeply in the world of powerful, emotive solitude. It reaches out to the audience, with relatability being its essence of success with humour on the side. The participants credibly showcased their sense of humour and ability to see the funny side of otherwise dire situations.
Dance Drama- The event was presided over by acclaimed dancers and performers Ms. Anu Rawal and Ms. Soumya . Dance Drama was a recorded event where participants expressed emotive tales with each step and curve moving in tandem with each twist in the story. Drama and dance have traditionally been integral parts of dramatic history that go hand in glove since a long time back. Dramatic dance employs theatrical narrative action to showcase the power and ingenuity of two emotive arts in a mixture of immense splendour.
VALEDICTORY CEREMONY
THEATRON 2021-2022
The Valedictory Ceremony for Theatron 2021-2022 was organised on the 30th of January 2022. The auspicious Lamp Lighting ceremony marked the inauguration of the Theatre Festival, Theatron 2021-2022. The ceremony commenced with the Principal’s address.
The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan addressed the gathering by welcoming the Chief Guest, Ms. Neena Gupta and Guests of Honour, Mr. Imtiaz Ali, Mr. Amit Sharma and Mr. Vikrant Massey. She applauded the efforts of all the participants and encouraged them to continue upholding this enthusiasm. She commended the efforts of the teacher in-charge Ms. Sanya Taneja and the students of the Expressions Theatre Club for hosting Theatron Thirst for Theatre 2021-22 at an all-time zenith of a national event with 66 schools participating from all over the country through a virtual medium. She congratulated the entire team for their tireless efforts.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, the much acclaimed and experienced television actress- Ms. Neena Gupta. She emphasized on the fact that theatre had had a big role in shaping her career as well as the profound impact it had on her life. She spoke eloquently about the necessity of discipline in the ever-broadening horizons of the constantly changing world we live in today. She called theatre the greatest of all the art forms that is required for holistic development and congratulated all those who seized the opportunity of participating in Theatron, making her love for theatre evident.
The Guests of Honour, all renowned artistes with immense experience and success in their fields- Mr. Imtiaz Ali, Mr. Amit Sharma and Mr. Vikrant Massey graced the occasion with their presence. Mr. Imtiaz Ali spoke vividly about theatre, his views sending waves of encouragement to all the club members. He concluded by expressing his heartfelt wishes to all the participants who had taken part in Theatron and commended the club’s efforts for providing the platform to all theatre enthusiasts. Mr Amit Sharma passionately described how theatre was very close to his heart and encouraged the students to follow their passion with such creative endeavours. Mr. Vikrant Massey expressed his fondness for theatre and how he vividly remembered wanting to do it. He told the students to take a plunge into the ‘creative side of life’ by immersing themselves into it to experience fulfillment .
The students of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram then presented a short movie which displayed an in-depth sight into the world of artistes and highlighted the significance of essential attributes such as humility and respect.
Finally, the much awaited moment of glory had arrived- The announcement of the results of Theatron 2021-2022. The photos of the winners, along with snippets of the winning performances were displayed.
The valedictory ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the club incharge, Ms Sanya Taneja. She encapsulated the true essence of theatre by quoting Vanessa Redgrave who compared the importance of theatre to water, which in itself is a prerequisite. She appreciated the fervent passion for theatre in every person associated with Theatron 2021-22. She congratulated the winners and participants. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards all those who had contributed to the success of this event with such grandeur and fervour.
India Fest 2021-2022 Results
Theatron 2021-22 Results
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
“Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
-Martin Luther King Jr”
It is said that there is a deep bond between society and man, they are interdependent. If there are no men, there is no society and man, in turn, cannot exist without society. Man is a social creature. He depends on society for the fulfilment of his desires. It is a society that gives him opportunities, and in return, a man must do something for the good of society by giving back in his ways. The Social Service League abides by exactly these morals and is a community of students dedicated to the betterment of society.
The social service league began its new session with this aim in mind. The club students organised and attended several workshops and presentations, including one on International Day of Sign Language, a Mental Health Workshop, and a presentation on Child Labor Day, all aimed to raise awareness and help students become better citizens.
Healthy competition inspires students to do their best – not just good enough. When students compete, they will become more inquisitive, research independently, and learn to work with others. They will endeavour to go above and beyond the call of duty. With this in mind, the social service league conducted various competitions throughout the year. On autism pride day, a mime-making competition was held to educate people about how there is no harm in being different. The children were able to show off their ingenuity by competing in a presentation making competition. A video analysis competition was organised to enhance the skill of analysing various perspectives that a single video can portray.
On World Kindness and Adoption Day, a movie-making competition was held to instil empathy. An advertisement making competition was conducted to increase awareness about various social evils of society. A skit competition on the global family day was organized to cherish the beautiful moments spent with our families and create stronger human bonds, followed by a Human Trafficking Awareness Day workshop to make everyone aware of the prevalence of Human Trafficking and its devastating consequences on society.
Celebration Of International Year Of Millets 2023
(under Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman: DOE Activity)
Millet ranks as the sixth most important cereal grain in the world today, sustaining more than one-third of the world’s population. To create awareness about the goodness of millet, the following online activities were undertaken in this regard by the Health and I Club, Biology Department in the month of January 2021.
Theme:: Balanced diet/Nutrition for pregnant ladies/Nutrition for lactating mother/ Nutrition for adolescents/Diet for children
(a) Competition: Collage making For Classes VI to VIII
(b) Competition: Poem writing For Classes IX to XII
The students displayed their creativity through innovative ideas. Their enthusiasm and awareness about the theme were evident through their respective presentations.
The budding poets through their self-composed poems explained the significance of a balanced diet to stay fit and fine.
The activities were organized under the guidance of Ms Niva Chhonkar, HOD Biology
and coordinated by Ms Jyoti Sharma and Ms Shalini Chanana, Incharges of the
Health And I Club.
The result of the activities conducted is as follows:
| COMPETITION | NAME OF THE STUDENT | CLASS/SECTION | POSITION |
| COLLAGE MAKING | AAIRAH SULTAN TANMAY GUPTASHIFA KHANAM | VII AVII CVI H | FIRST SECOND THIRD |
| POEMMAKING | INESH LOOMBAMANNAT SHARMA SHIVEN GUPTA | IX MXII CIX J | FIRST SECOND THIRD |
India Fest 2021-22
INDIA FEST 2021-22: “Jashn-e-Azadi”
“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.” – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
India Fest 2021-22 was organised by the Humanities Faculty of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram on 21 January 2022 for honouring the rich culture and history of our country, 75 years post-independence. 27 schools and more than 150 students from across Delhi NCR and the country came together to participate in a range of invigorating events on the theme: “Jashn-e-Azadi”. The event was coordinated by teachers of the Humanities stream with Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the Principal, as the Overall Incharge.
Event 1: Mahan Vibhutiyon Se Sakshatkar – Role Play
Mahan Vibhutiyon Se Sakshatkar – a Role Play competition awakened, both in the performers and their audience, a feeling of reverence and respect for the history of our country. Through the medium of theatre, the participants brought up a mirror to the past, portraying the heroes of the Indian National Movement. Brimming with patriotism, the young actors presented reasons and rationale for the historical actions of their chosen character. The event was judged by Dr. Savita Jha Khan and Dr. Ritu Arora.
Event 2: Nation First, Always First – Declamation Competition
Nation First, Always First – Declamation Competition brought forward the spirit of patriotism in the form of enthralling speeches by the youth of the nation. The participants linked the hopes of the past and their vision of the future in eloquent words as they provided solutions to real world problems. The extensive research brought out multiple perspectives on subjects encompassing everything from emojis to aatmanirbharta. The event was judged by Mr. Avichal Bhatnagar and Dr. Ishan Bakshi on the basis of relevance, accuracy, coherence, diction and creativity.
Event 3: India of my dreams – Weave a Story through Pictures & Cartoons
India of my dreams – Weave a Story through Pictures & Cartoons ignited a spark of ingenuity and patriotism towards the country as participants were expected to envisage and put forth their version of an ideal India by stringing together four interrelated images with captions telling the story craftily. The event was judged by Ms. Ruchi Pritam and Ms. Diksha Dwivedi.
Event 4: Samvaad – The Turncoat Debate Competition
Samvaad – The Turncoat Debate Competition kindled the flame of analysis and deliberation, demonstrating both sides of the coin through a turncoat debate. This event lent the participants a platform to express their opinion on matters relevant to contemporary times and necessitated for the audience to contemplate and ponder. The accomplished debaters exhibited their perspectives on subjects related to freedom of speech and expression, the relationship between technology and economic inequality , a one-child policy in India, protectionism versus globalisation, and the universality of access to healthcare. The event was judged by Ms Gaurie Dwivedi and Ms Shambhavi Singh, who are debating aficionados.
Event 5: The Partition of India: A Rendition of Psychological Anguish – Skit
The Partition of India: A rendition of Psychological Anguish enabled a new appreciation for overcoming mental and emotional trauma caused by global happenings. Through the skit competition, students were able to showcase their psychological prowess by enacting stories showcasing a patient and a therapist from 1947-1950. The competition- which was judged by Mr. Siddharth Sethi and Ms. Anvita Maindiratta on the basis of valid therapeutic setting, expression, psychological relevance, presentation and coordination between opponents- provided a much needed creative platform for discussion of important relevant issues on a level playing field.
Event 6: Legal Labyrinth – Moot Court Simulation Competition
Legal Labyrinth – a Moot Court Competition encouraged the budding legal enthusiasts to argue their cases in an extensive stimulation of court proceedings. The teams were judged on the basis of their understanding and application of facts, the presentation of issues and their advocacy ability, application of legal principles, terminology, authorities and precedents, communication skills, and responses to rebuttals. The event was judged by Adv. Kamal Agarwal and Adv. Aditya Kumar Choudhary, both of whom are advocates in the Supreme Court.
VALEDICTORY
Link: https://bit.ly/dpsrkpindiafest2021_22
The Valedictory ceremony was held on 23 January 2022 via the online platform Youtube.
The ceremony began with an enthralling dance performance by the students of the performing Art Society of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram to honour Lord Ganesha. It was followed by Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan addressing the virtual gathering. She talked about the importance of understanding the nuances of freedom and the struggle involved in achieving it.She also spoke about the different events and how they were thoughtfully designed to let the children get a feel of walking in the shoes of the great men who have their names etched in gold .She also spoke of self reliance and Atma Nirbharta and the importance of it in this age.
Her empowering words were followed by a patriotic classical dance by the talented students of DPS R. K. Puram. Glimpses of the events and a skit about the unsung hero Sardar Udham Singh conceptualized by the Principal herself, and executed by members of the Expressions Theatre Club, ignited a flame of deep devotion for the nation.
Next, the much anticipated results were declared, with the overall winners trophy going to Ahlcon Public School Mayur Vihar and Delhi Public School R. K. Puram.
Vice Principal Mr Anil Kathuria proposed the vote of thanks. Mr Anil Kathuria thanked all the participants and teachers involved in helping make the show a grand success.. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem.
RESULTS
DIPS DIARY 2020-21
VOYAGER 2021-22
Bio Whiz Quiz 2021
The Bio Whiz Quiz was organized by Inquisitio, the Biology Club in association with Plasmid, the Biotechnology Club, on 26th November 2021, at 5.30 pm. The quiz was put together for all students of classes X to XII.. The event saw participation from 11 teams of 2 participants each.
The event was hosted by Aadrita XII A, the President of Inquisitio, who was the quizmaster for the day. Her team included Archisha Bansal XII D (President) who was the moderator, Tejaswi Sharma XII A (Vice President) who designed the slides, Smiti Chawla XII B (Vice President) and Shubhika Pandey XI L (Biotechnology Club) who were the scorekeepers. After the rules of the competition were introduced, the teams began actively participating in the quiz. The rounds were as follows:
Round 1: Multiple Choice Questions,
Round 2: Audio-Visual Questions,
Round 3: Identification Questions,
Round 4: Rapid-Fire (based on themes)
After a tough competition among all the teams and following a set of tiebreakers, the 1st position was bagged by Parth Kumar and Sneha Chandra of XI D, followed by Prathamesh and Aditi of XI D at the 2nd position, and Parmarth and Nysa of X O at 3rd position
The Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Niva Chhonkar. The Club incharges Ms. Kajal Sethi and Ms. Kusum Yadav also addressed the gathering before concluding the event. It was a day of enjoyment and learning, and all those who were present went home with some new knowledge about the subject.
Celebration Of International Year Of Millets 2023
(under Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman:DOE Activity)
Millet is one of the oldest human foods and believed to be the first domesticated cereal grain. Studies have shown that a diet rich in millets, including whole grains, is protective against the non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Millet ranks as the sixth most important cereal grain in the world today, sustaining more than one-third of the world’s population.To create awareness about goodness of millet,the following online activities were undertaken in this regard by the ealth and I Club,Biology Department in the month of December 2021.
Theme 1:Balanced diet,Dwarfism,Malnutrition ,Anemia,Hand Wash,Good Food Habits
(a) Competition:Slogan Writing For Classes VI to VIII
(b) Competition:Poster Making For Classes IX to XII
The students displayed their creativity through innovative ideas.Their enthusiasm and awareness about the theme was evident through their respective presentations.
Theme 2: Myths related to healthy nutrition.
(a) Competition:Poetry Writing For Classes VI to VIII
(b) Competition: Debate Classes: IX to XII
The budding poets through their self -composed poem explained the significance of a balanced diet to stay fit and fine.It was noteworthy to witness the passion and determination displayed by the participants of debate competition in dispelling the myths related to healthy nutrition.
The activities were organized under the guidance of Ms Niva Chhonkar ,HOD Biology and coordinated by Ms Jyoti Sharma and Ms Shalini Chanana,Incharges of the Health And I Club.
The result of the activities conducted is as follows:
AIASC CONGRATULATES BOTH THE CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AND THE SCHOOL ON THE TREMENDOUS DISCOVERY!
With immense pleasure, we congratulate Arnav Gupta X-N and Saiaansh Bakshi X-N, for marking their name in the scientific hall of fame, as they had made a Provisional Discovery of an Asteroids as a part of the All India Asteroid Search Campaign (AIASC) 2021, July 2021 campaign organized by SPACE in India.
A preliminary detection is the first, original observation of a new asteroid. The asteroid must be observed a second time within the next 7-10 days. If it is, then the detection is changed to provisional status by the Minor Planet Center (MPC). Asteroid discoveries with provisional status are maintained in the MPC database for many years until there have been a sufficient number of observations to fully determine the orbit. That process typically takes 6-10 years, at which point the asteroid is numbered and cataloged by the International Astronomical Union. Numbered asteroids can be named by their citizen scientist discoverers.