परित्राणाय साधूनाम् विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्।

धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे।।

The Culmination of Cultural Extravaganza: Krishna Leela

To mark the Golden Jubilee of DPS RK Puram, a cultural extravaganza took place on the evening of 21st August 2022 at Siri Fort Auditorium. It commenced with the inaugural lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Shri BK Chaturvedi, the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan and the Vice Principals, Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria, and Mr Mukesh Kumar. The Maitri Bhajan set a devotional ambience to the auspicious lighting of the lamp. 

The ceremony commenced with a beautiful Orchestra Performance by the students of Delhi Public School  RK Puram. The Chief Guest, Shri BK Chaturvedi, Mrs Shayama Chona and other dignitaries were then felicitated by the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan. The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan in her address welcomed the guests and emphasized the essence of leadership showcased by the former Principals and Staff to create and build this institution from its humble beginnings. She took this moment not only to reminisce about the past but also to think about the future. She thanked the alumni for contributing to the celebration of the 50th year anniversary in such a selfless manner living up to the motto of the school of “Service Before Self”.   

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 showcased the making of the Delhi Public School  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. 

The Chief Guest, Shri BK Chaturvedi then addressed the gathering and thanked the Principal, staff and Students for making this great celebration possible. He also congratulated the alumni for standing by the institution that has helped shape them. He congratulated the Principal, Staff, Students and Alumni for putting up such a wonderful show and expressed his appreciation for the Alumni for joining in this great event.

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 were 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 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 mesmerizing 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, Ms Molly Gambhir, a broadcast Journalist for a decade and currently working for English News Channel WION, spoke about the values instilled in her at school. She also said that she had reached here because of what the school gave her in her formative years. She wanted to give back to her alma mater in any capacity she could. This was followed by an emotional address by an alumnus Mr Sooraj Dhawan of the 1988 batch, Director of Falcon Exhibitions, President of India Supply Chain Alliance and the Honorary Secretary of the Indian Exhibition Industry Association. He recalled the way the programme got into shape right from its inception to its culmination. He spoke about the alumni who volunteered to join hands in helping the dream of the principal Ms Padma Srinivasan turn into reality. He also said that no school can replicate this great endeavour of Delhi Public School RK Puram in the celebrations spanning over four days.  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. She presented the bouquets as a token of affection and appreciation to the alumni who had contributed to the success of the grand cultural Extravaganza. followed by the reading of the credits.
The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem..

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।

मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भुर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥

डी पी एस आर के पुरम स्वर्ण जयंती समारोह – कृष्ण लीला , एक अद्वितीय  प्रस्तुति 

 21 अगस्त, 2022 संध्या, सीरी फोर्ट सभागार का मंच   डी पी एस आर के पुरम की पचासवीं वर्षगांठ के समारोह के आयोजन ने  उपस्थित दर्शको के लिए ऐसा  समां  बाँधा  जिसकी चकाचौंध से सभी स्तब्ध रह गए। कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ मुख्य अतिथि पद्मभूषण , उपाध्यक्ष डीपीएस सोसाइटी  श्री  बी के चतुर्वेदी, प्रधानाचार्या  सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन और उप प्रधानाचार्य श्री नरेश मिगलानी, श्री अनिल कथूरिया, और श्री मुकेश कुमार द्वारा दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के साथ हुआ।  साथ ही मैत्री भजन ने वातावरण को भक्ति भाव से भर दिया ।

डी पी एस आर के पी के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाले ऑर्केस्ट्रा प्रदर्शन  की  बात ही निराली थी जिसमें वाद्य यंत्रों के सुंदर समायोजन ने  दर्शकों के हृदय पर एक अमिट छाप छोड़ी । मुख्य अतिथि, श्री  बी के चतुर्वेदी जी  और अन्य गणमान्य व्यक्तियों को प्रधानाचार्या  सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन द्वारा फूलों से सम्मानित किया गया। प्रधानाचार्या  ने छात्रों, अभिभावकों, पूर्व छात्रों और अन्य मेहमानों का स्वागत किया।तदुपरांत उन्होंने मंच से सभी को संबोधित किया एवं अपने संबोधन में, उन्होंने इस संस्थान की  मजबूत नींव रखने  और इसके निर्माण का श्रेय पूर्व प्रधानाचार्यों और एवं संस्थान से जुड़े अन्य सभी कर्मचारियों को देते हुए  उनके प्रति आभार प्रकट किया  । उन्होंने अतीत की यादों के साथ साथ भविष्य पर विचार करने की भी बात कही । उन्होंने स्वर्ण जयंती समारोह को सफल बनाने हेतु  प्रतिभागिता  देने वाले समस्त  वर्तमान विद्यार्थियों व    पूर्व छात्रों को उनके योगदान  के लिए भी धन्यवाद दिया।

इसके उपरांत एक मधुर स्वागत गीत ने सभी अतिथियों का मन लुभा लिया । इसके बाद 1991 बैच के एक पूर्व छात्र, श्री अर्जुन भगत द्वारा बनाया गया एक लघु वृत्तचित्र दिखाया गया ।यह वृत्तचित्र   इस सम्मानित विरासत के संस्थापकों और रचनाकारों के प्रयासों तथा डी पी एस आर के पुरम  के स्वर्णिम इतिहास की यात्रा को बखूबी बयां करता हैi 

मुख्य अतिथि श्री बीके चतुर्वेदी ने तब सभा को संबोधित किया और इस महान उत्सव को संभव बनाने के लिए प्रधानाचार्या, कर्मचारियों और छात्रों को धन्यवाद दिया।  उन्होंने आजके इस भव्य समारोह के लिए प्रधानाचार्या, स्टाफ, छात्रों और पूर्व छात्रों सभी को बधाई देते हुए आयोजन की भूरि भूरि प्रशंसा की।

दर्शकों में गर्व की भावना जगाने के लिए स्कूल एंथम को बड़े उत्साह और जोश के साथ गाया गया। डी पी एस वसंत विहार और डी पी एस ईस्ट ऑफ कैलाश के जूनियर स्कूलों के छात्रों द्वारा प्रस्तुत समारोह ने जश्न में रंग भर दिया गया। इसके बाद डीपीएस आरके पुरम के छात्रों और पूर्व छात्रों द्वारा सूफी नृत्य किया गया। प्रदर्शन ने अपने समकालिक नृत्य आंदोलनों और ईथर संगीत के साथ दर्शकों के दिलों पर कब्जा कर लिया।

फिर समारोह का सबसे प्रतीक्षित कार्यक्रम कृष्ण लीला शुरु हुआ। जादुई बांसुरी के वाहक भगवान कृष्ण को भगवान विष्णु के आठवें अवतार के रूप में पूजा जाता है। भगवान कृष्ण का जीवन द्वापर युग के गुजरने और कलियुग की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है। उनका जीवन मानव जाति के मन में सत्य और असत्य के बीच शाश्वत संघर्ष का प्रतिबिंब है। इस गुण के कारण, कृष्ण हम में से प्रत्येक की आत्मा में सर्वव्यापी हैं।

अब प्रस्तुत किया गया एक नृत्य-नाटक, कृष्ण लीला, जिसमें  गिरिधर नागर श्री कृष्ण के अलौकिक और दिव्य दोनों रूपों  के सम्मिश्रण को उनकी विभिन्न लीलाओं द्वारा अत्यंत सरस ढंग से प्रदर्शित  किया गया I

  उनके जीवन की प्रमुख घटनाओं को मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाली नृत्य नाटिका द्वारा चित्रित किया गया । पूरा प्रदर्शन लगभग 40 मिनट तक चला और । इस  मनोरम  कृष्ण लीला  के उच्च स्तरीय ऑडियो-विजुअल  प्रदर्शन ने  कार्यक्रम की शोभा में चार  चाँद  लगा दिएI 

इसके बाद 2007 की उत्तीर्ण नंदिता जी ने जीपीएस की महानता को दोहराते हुए सभी के साथ अपने अनुभव साझा किए और सुंदर समारोह के लिए  बधाइयाँ  दीं Iफिर  डी पी एस  के पूर्व छात्र श्री सूरज धवन जी ने   प्रधानाचार्या  सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन जी द्वारा देखे गए डीपीएस के स्वर्ण जयंती समारोह स्वप्न को साकार करने में सहज स्वाभाविक रूप से अनेक सहायकों के सम्मिलित होने की बात के साथ-साथ श्री लव प्रकाश अग्रवाल सहित  समस्त महत्वपूर्ण योगदान देने वाले  व्यक्तियों को मंच पर आमंत्रित कर एक अनूठे अंदाज में कार्यक्रम की सफलता के विषय में   अपने विचार प्रस्तुत  किए एवं उनका  भावपूर्ण संबोधन  सभागार में उपस्थित सभी सदस्यों को भाव विभोर कर गया । डीपीएस आरके पुरम  की अपनी यात्रा पर विचार करते हुए मधुर स्मृतियों को सामने रखा और छात्रों, शिक्षकों और अधिकारियों  को इस  अद्वितीय स्वर्ण जयंती समारोह के आयोजन का श्रेय देते हुए   सभी की प्रशंसा  की।

तदुपरांत प्रधानाचार्या  महोदया द्वारा सभी के प्रति  धन्यवाद  ज्ञापित किया गया ।

राष्ट्रगान के साथ देशभक्ति के स्वर में समारोह का समापन  हुआ |

“Sports bring out the best in us. Sports bring out the worst in us. But no matter what, sports bind us, in revelry and rivalry alike.”

On the bright and sunny morning of August 19, 2022, hundreds of students, parents, and alumni , participated in a 5 km “The Great DPS,RK Puram” run in celebration of Delhi Public School R. K. Puram’s 50-year anniversary. 

The event began at 6 am. Ms. Mandeep Tewani led everyone to an electrifying Zumba routine, while the compères, Ms. Madhuri Sehgal and Ms. Ruhi Bhatia, with their gusto, sustained the enthusiasm among all. The atmosphere was dynamic, lively, and kept all in very high spirits.. Everybody’s zeal was further heightened by the presence of  RJ Rocky from 93.5 Red FM. 

The sports teacher, Ms. Pinki,  commonwealth games gold medalist and, Navneet Rathi an alumnus, also a commonwealth games silver medalist were called on stage and congratulated on their win at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The two winners , along with the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, flagged off the race. The race began by the boys, followed by girls, and finally alumni. 

The lively ambience was complemented by the sight of tricoloured balloons released into the sky and the vigorous sound of dhol. Refreshment corners, water booths, ambulances, and washrooms were stationed at every kilometre of the route. The participants ran with remarkable zest, while an alumnus, Mr. Sanjay Sharma ( Organiser Pinkathon),  cheered them on. It was a  sight to behold. Soon after, the Chief Guest, Dr. V. K. Shunglu and the Guests of Honour awarded the winners for different categories. 

 The guest of the day were Mr Shyam Sharma, Director, Delhi and District Association & Vice President, Delhi Olympic Association former Indian player  Mr Atul Wassan , Mr Rajat Bhatia and RCB player Anuj Rawat and DC player Mr Lalit Yadav were also present.. former Indian Women player Ms Jaya Sharma, Ms Asha Rawat and Ms Khyati Gulani distributed the prizes.

The first seven girls to win the race  were :Samaira Malik 11-U, Haireet 9-D, Mannat Kaur 10-A, Harshita 10-M, Geet 10-O, Nabiha 12-C, Ishika 9-K. This was followed by the boys who secured the first seven positions- Shaan 11-C, Nikhil 12-W, Arpit 10-H, Ritvik Kumar 12-J, Samarth 12-W, Arav Dahia, and Gaurav Tokas.

Then, the winners were announced for Cure for Knee and Aayas Prayas, two NGOs that sponsored the event and took part in the run. In girls category, Anu, Karishma, Alka, Tanvi, Priya, and Bhumika secured the top positions. Whereas, Sachin, Shivam, Ankit Thakur, Abhishek Singh, Rahul, and Shivam secured the top positions among boys. 

The first ten alumnae to finish the race were- Ms Diya, Ms Anuradha Arora, Ms Shelly Malhotra, Ms Kajal Sethi,Ms  Manju Mundal, Ms Khushi Kumari, Shweta Vithhal; followed by the first ten alumni- Mr Mayank Malhotra, Mr Adit, Mr Bijender Singh, Mr Abhinandan, Ms Nitin Mukhriya, Ms Sandeep Singh, Ms Sanjeev, Ms Atin Kumar, Mr Pijush Roy,Ms  Sumit Sahni, and Mr Sandeep Jangra.

 ग्रेट डी पी एस आर के पी दौड़ 

“ खेल हमारे  व्यक्तित्व में से सर्वश्रेष्ठ का उद्घाटन करते हैं तो वहीँ प्रतिकूल स्थितियों से भी हमारा सामना करते हैं I । लेकिन कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता, खेल हमें आनंद और प्रतिद्वंद्विता में समान रूप से बाँधते हैं । ”

19 अगस्त, 2022 की शानदार सुबह, दिल्ली पब्लिक स्कूल आर के पुरम की 50 वीं वर्षगांठ के उपलक्ष्य में थी ग्रेट  डीपीएस ,रके  पुरम 5 किमी की दौड़ में सैकड़ों छात्रों, अभिभावकों और पूर्व छात्रों ने भाग लिया।

कार्यक्रम सुबह छह बजे शुरू हुआ। सुश्री मनदीप __तेवानी__ ने सभी का एक विद्युतीकृत ज़ुम्बा दिनचर्या  से नेतृत्व किया, जबकि कम्पेयर, सुश्री माधुरी सहगल और सुश्री रूही भाटिया ने अपने उत्साह के साथ, सभी के बीच उत्साह बनाए रखा। वातावरण गतिशील, जीवंत और  उत्साहवर्धक  था।  93.5 रेड एफएम से आर जे रॉकी की उपस्थिति ने सबका जोश और बढ़ा दिया। 

इसके उपरांत  , खेल शिक्षक, सुश्री पिंकी, कॉमन वेल्थ गेम्स की स्वर्ण पदक विजेता और एक पूर्व छात्र, नवनीत राठी,  कॉमन वेल्थ गेम्स की रजत पदक विजेता, को भी मंच पर बुलाया गया और बर्मिंघम 2022 राष्ट्रमंडल खेलों में उनकी जीत पर बधाई दी गई। तत्पश्चात उन दोनों ने प्रधानाध्यापक सुश्री पद्मा श्रीनिवासन के साथ सभी धावकों को झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया, जिसमें प्रथम बालक, उसके बाद बालिकाएँ तथा अंत में अलम शामिल थे। 

आसमान में छोड़े गए तिरंगे गुब्बारों के नजारे और ढोल की जोरदार आवाज से जीवंत माहौल का नजारा देखने लायक था । मार्ग के हर किलोमीटर पर जलपान कक्ष, वाटर बूथ, एम्बुलेंस और वाशरूम तैनात किए गए थे। प्रतिभागी उल्लेखनीय उत्साह के साथ दौड़े, जबकि एक पूर्व छात्र, श्री संजय शर्मा (संगठनकर्ता पिंकाथॉन), उनके साथ दौड़े और उनका उत्साहवर्धन किया। यह नजारा देखने लायक था। बाद में , मुख्य अतिथि डॉ. वी. के. शुंगलू और सम्मानित अतिथियों ने विभिन्न श्रेणियों के विजेताओं को सम्मानित किया।

दिवस  के अतिथि श्री श्याम शर्मा, निदेशक, दिल्ली और जिला संघ और उपाध्यक्ष, दिल्ली ओलंपिक संघ, पूर्व भारतीय खिलाड़ी श्री अतुल वासन, श्री रजत भाटिया और आरसीबी खिलाड़ी अनुज रावत और डीसी खिलाड़ी श्री ललित यादव भी उपस्थित थे। पूर्व भारतीय महिला खिलाड़ी सुश्री जया शर्मा, सुश्री आशा रावत और सुश्री ख्याति गुलानी ने पुरस्कार वितरित किए

जीतने वाली पहली सात लड़कियों में समायरा मलिक 11-यू, हैरीट 9-डी, मन्नत कौर 10-ए, हर्षिता 10-एम, गीत 10-ओ, नबीहा 12-सी, इशिका 9-के थीं। इसके बाद लड़कों ने पहला सात स्थान हासिल किया- शान 11-सी, निखिल 12-डब्ल्यू, अर्पित 10-एच, ऋत्विक  कुमार 12-जे, समर्थ 12-डब्ल्यू, आरव दहिया और गौरव टोकस। 

तद्पश्चात, क्योर फॉर नी और  आयास प्रयास के लिए विजेताओं की घोषणा की गई, ये दो गैर सरकारी संगठन जिन्होंने इस कार्यक्रम को प्रायोजित किया और दौड़ में भाग लिया। लड़कियों में अनु, करिश्मा, अलका, तन्वी, प्रिया और भूमिका ने शीर्ष स्थान हासिल किया। जबकि लड़कों में सचिन, शिवम, अंकित ठाकुर, अभिषेक सिंह, राहुल और शिवम ने शीर्ष स्थान हासिल किया। 

दौड़ पूरी करने वाले पहले दस पूर्व छात्रों को सम्मानित किया गया- दीया, अनुराधा अरोड़ा, शैली मल्होत्रा, काजल सेठी, मंजू मुंडल, खुशी कुमारी, श्वेता विट्ठल; इसके बाद पहले दस पूर्व छात्र- मयंक मल्होत्रा, अदित, बिजेंद्र सिंह, अभिनंदन, नितिन मुखरिया, संदीप सिंह, संजीव, अतिन कुमार, पीयूष रॉय, सुमित साहनी और संदीप जांगड़ा हैं।

स्कूल के स्वर्णिम जश्न का उत्साह देखते ही बनता था।

50 Years: Back To School

“It’s a funny thing coming back to school. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, and even smells the same. You realise what’s changed is you.”

August 18 bore witness to the grounds of Delhi Public School, R.K Puram once again bustling with numerous students. The football field was vibrantly decorated and set up with various stalls, in preparation for the gala that was to ensue.

The guests received a thrilling welcome from the Expressions Theatre Club, as they walked a red carpet that led them down memory lane. The promenade featured an array of characters which filled the atmosphere with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. The school also organised a voluntary blood donation and organ pledge camp, which received overwhelming responses. The event commenced on a pulsating note with various performances by different alum bands. Each band enthralled the audience with a medley of genres ranging from classical rock, pop, and jazz to instrumental. 

The event was then led into the formalities by a distinguished alumna, Dr Puja Dewan, starting with the Chief Guest, Shri V. K. Shunglu’s felicitation. The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, hereafter addressed the gathering, congratulating all on the golden jubilee and speaking of how wonderful it was for them to meet and rejoice in their association while celebrating the school’s journey of excellence and glory. She also spoke about the coffee table book and how it is full of little moments of happiness and glory from the past 50 years and is a reminiscence of what the institution has achieved. All cherished messages lie in brevity, and Shri V. K. Shunglu  in his address appreciated the effort put in by the Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan, the Staff, Students and the Alumni. He asked all to have a great tie and wished them all the best. Subsequently, the coffee table book, “Gilt Edged Chronicle”, an encapsulated journey of and a testament to the illustrious institution’s greatness, was inaugurated by the Principal and the Chief Guest. This was succeeded by an extraordinarily heartwarming and nostalgic sound and light show, which took us on a journey through the 50 years of Delhi Public School  RK Puram. The vibrant evening came alive with DJ Barkha playing the grooviest numbers in town as everyone shook a leg deep into the night.

Embellishing the evening were many alumni who donned a Dipsite’s discernment with pride. The football ground seemed to overflow with laughter as people reconnected with old friends. A trip to nostalgia, now and then, is good for the spirit; and so it was for the alums present there that delightful evening, for all of them returned to a place they called home to revel in their alma mater’s success and revive brilliant, blissful memories of times bygone.

Friendships built through golf are deeper, enduring and special, keeping in mind our school, Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, one of the most prestigious schools in India celebrated this milestone of completing 50 years of glorious service in shaping young minds, with a golf tournament, aiming at strengthening the bond between fellow dipsites. 

The golf tournament was held on 18th August, 6:00 AM onwards at Qutab Golf Course, Lado Sarai. The tournament had 74 players which included students from 6th grade to 12th grade along with our wonderful alums. Before the event took place, all the golfers had to assemble at 6:40 AM  where they were asked to reach their allotted tees by 6:45 AM. 

The tournament began with a shotgun at 7:00 AM. 

We were honoured to have Ridhima Dilawari, a professional golfer and alumna, as the chief guest. At the end of the game, golfers had to submit their score cards and collect their goodie bags. Refreshments were served after the round followed by the prize distribution. There were prizes for different categories -Classes 6-9th, 10-12th and the Alumni. 

There were prizes for the longest drive on hole 8, closest to hole 13, straightest drive on hole 18 and lastly beating the pro-Ridhima Dilawari on hole 10. The winner of our junior batch was Kashika Senthil of class 8-E. And the winner of our senior batch was Ragini Navet of class 12-V. We were delighted to have Athena Education, Agility, Dentim and EV Eyewear as the sponsors along with Chimmys as the Executive Partner of this event. 

A photograph of all the students was taken, marking the culmination of this event.

“Leadership is an action, not a position.”

– Donald H. McGannon

The Investiture Ceremony of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram was held over  two days: 4th August, 2022 by administering the oath by the School Appointees.  Mr. V.K. Shunglu, the Chairman of the DPS Society and Managing Commitee, DPS RK Puram,was the Chief Guest for the investiture on 4 August 2022. It commenced with the inaugural lighting of the lamp by the Chairman Shri VK Shunglu, the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan along with the Vice Principals,Head Mistress and the supervisor.

The ceremony started with a devotional shloka ,as the students expressed their gratitude towards the Almighty. The Chief Guest,, Mr. Shunglu was felicitated by the Principal.The Principal Ms Padma Srinivasan , addressed the gathering and congratulated the students, emphasising the essence of true leadership – celebrating effort and impact, and respecting others and developing self appreciation.. She encouraged the students to serve the school and guide other students diligently and embrace their responsibilities not only as XII grade students but also as responsible human beings.. 

This was followed by a mesmerising dance performance centering towards the theme of  ‘Moving Forward in Life despite its Struggles’. It was a fusion of Contemporary, Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi, warming the hearts of the spectators with its beauty and grace. Following this was a short movie showcasing the school’s achievements in the past year.

The Chairman, Shri VK Shunglu in his address, talked about the importance of balancing our conflicting ideas and responsibilities; balancing the need to evolve with the responsibility of carrying forward our culture, balancing personal growth with teamwork using the phenomenal dance performance as an analogy and congratulated the post holders. 

This was followed by the felicitation of the school appointees by the Chairman, the Principal, and the Vice Principals. A new title, Vanguard of Service Before Self, was introduced for those who exemplified the school motto of  ‘Service Before Self’ in the most complete sense and helped the school become an even better place. 

The Chairman administered the oath of office wherein the students pledged to carry out their responsibilities with integrity and dedication so as to uphold the glorious name of the school and the country. The student leaders then gave motivational speeches which emphasised learning from failure as well as success, planning, confidence, team work, self-motivation and respect. They all celebrated the opportunity to be able to give back to the school and uphold the essence of DPS RKPuram.

The Indian and Western Choir then sang the School Anthem – which was composed by the Performing Arts Department with a special mention to Mr. Southingam and Mr. Suman  and was accompanied by the audience who sang with gusto and pride at the dawn of a new era at the school.The school celebrated the 75th Year  of independence promoting har Ghar Tiranga under the aegis of Amrit Mahotsav to inspire and unify all citizens of India to serve the country selflessly.The school rejoiced with pride the spectacular win of Ms Pinki in the CommonWealth Games by bringing home the gold medal in Lawn Bowls.

The Vice Principal, Mr. Anil Kathuria proposed the vote of thanks.The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem.