The Social Service League conducted a Mental Health Workshop for the student members of Class X and XI on 12th October 2021 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated on 10th October. Around 50 students participated in this workshop. This Workshop aimed at highlighting the importance of Mental Health and how it should be prioritised.
The event embarked with a presentation, which explained the importance of mental health, the factors affecting it, and seeking acceptance. Additionally, a short activity ‘Scribble’ was conducted which initiated heartfelt expressions of the students’ thoughts as the participants penned down their feelings. The main aim of this activity was to help everyone understand their emotions and feelings better. It was conducted by Gauri Verma (XI-S), Parnika Banerjee(XI-I), Arpita Sahoo(XI-U), and Veronika Dhingra(XI-F) with the full support of Simran Joshi(XII-Q), Anushka Gautam(XII-S), Riya Jain(XII-R), and Sanya Aggarwal(XII-V), under the guidance of Ms.Preeti Pratihari(teacher incharge).
Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad organized a National Online Wellness Delegate Program on 11th and 12th of October 2021.This program was based on the theme:Mental Health In An Unequal World . The students who participated in this programme were Parmarth Gupta – Anecdotes (Case Study Analysis) Izeen Hussain – Dodgers (Brochure) Nysa Kaur Kohli – Impatica (PowerPoint Presentation) Prerna Aggarwal – Poesy (Poetry Writing) Disha Khanna – Page Turner (Web Page) Saaniya Makandar – Spoof (Comic Strip)
Through these engaging and fun activities, the students were able to connect on a deep level with the concepts based on mental health.This event also made them aware of different mental disorders, ways to identify them, and methods of dealing with them and helping people going through such issues.Parmarth Gupta took the lead in his activity and prepared a detailed Case Study Analysis Report for the entire group and presented it.Izeen Hussain prepared a brochure highlighting mental wellness.
Through this truly enriching experience, the students got a better outlook on the importance of Mental well-being and its relevance in the current world.
Teacher incharges for this event were Ms Shalini Chanana and Ms Neelam Ajwani,under the guidance of Ms Niva Chhonkar ,Biology Head of Department .
Fourteen students from Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram qualified in NTSE Stage 1 from Delhi out of 152 students in the current academic session. The results were declared on 13th August 2021.
Developing and maintaining good personal hygiene is key to having a healthy body and mind. Keeping in mind the rising importance of hygiene during the pandemic, Inquisitio, the Biology Club of the school, encouraged students of classes VIII, IX, and XI to film videos on maintaining good hygiene. The poster for personal hygiene awareness was shared with all students from class VI onwards.
Good personal hygiene involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and healthy. It is important for maintaining both physical and mental health. In people with poor personal hygiene, the body provides an ideal environment for germs to grow, leaving it vulnerable to infection. So, hygiene becomes increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, to keep germs at bay and to stay protected. One must develop a healthy routine that involves regular brushing of teeth, washing hands for 20 seconds, cleaning and trimming nails, and taking a proper bath every day. Endowed with this knowledge, students showcase their talent in the form of videos of speeches and animations. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the students as creative and informative videos started pouring in.
Some of the best entries included Jia Gupta of class IX N, who quoted Benjamin Disraeli in her video “Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them”. Avaniee A Lunia of class VIII G provided great insight into the social aspect of maintaining hygiene, stating that people tend to avoid a person with poor hygiene, which may lead to isolation.
Laavya Malhotra of XI B created an animation listing out suggestive methods to ensure bodily and dental hygiene, while Ananya Gupta of VIII G outlined the advantages of good hygiene.
Arihant Kumar of VIII D noted that a nutritious diet, grooming, bathing, and meditation are imperative for maintaining hygiene, while Harsh Yadav of Class XI C emphasized the importance of wearing a mask and isolating oneself when sick.
The objective of this activity was to sensitize students towards the significance of cleanliness and personal hygiene, and to teach them to research and compile their views and findings in an innovative manner.
The activity was conducted by Ms. Kusum Yadav of Biology Department with the support and guidance of the head of the department, Ms. Niva Chhonkar.
‘Poshan Abhiyan’, Our Prime Ministers’ overarching Scheme for Holistic nourishments was celebrated by the students of Class VI to XII. The aim of this initiative is to have a unified comprehensive strategy to develop practices to nurture health and Wellness. Students participated in the activities like Designing a Chart with good nutrition, Logo designing ,Poster making and Quiz were organised. Presentation with voice over explaining the role of students towards holistic nourishment and healthy lifestyle:shared with students of all the classes.On an online platform ,a student of class VII shared his views on ways to keep the heart healthy by avoiding junk food and consuming nutritious ,seasonal balanced diet . As a part of Poshan Abhiyan, Poshan Vatika ‘Ayura’ has been created in the school campus. Plants like mint, lemon grass,ashwagandha,basil, coriander, turmeric, ajwain etc were planted.The significance of a balanced diet was elaborated while teaching the chapter “Why Do We Fall ILL” in class IX .Discussion was done on various diseases which are a result of malnutrition with respect to specific nutrients. Students and teachers were encouraged to share or offer a nutritious meal with at least one child from the underprivileged sections of the society ,living in their neighbourhood. This activity helped the child understand the nutritional levels in the society ,and imbibed a sense of social responsibility and volunteerism. Activities were organised by Ms Shalini Chanana and Ms Kajal Sethi under the guidance and supervision of Ms Niva Chhonkar (H.O.D Biology Department)
On 22 September 2021, Wednesday, a truly enlightening webinar on the topic of food waste was organized. This was in partnership with the Act4Food Act4Change campaign for Youth Advocates which observed the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit hosted during the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September 2021. The event was graced by the presence of the guest speaker, Ms. Archana Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Nourishing Schools Foundation, who delivered a lovely presentation about her views on the subject and even opened herself to many of the students’ questions regarding the same. It was an absolute delight to have Ms. Priya Prakash, Founder and CEO of HealthSetGo, attend the webinar as well. The students discussed the meaning, causes, effects and solutions of food waste in meticulous detail. They held various engaging activities for the participants such as a quiz on the Mentimeter portal and interactive questions through the Chat function of the Zoom platform. They even prepared their own Action Plan that included one-of-a-kind ideas to combat the issue at hand. Pre-recorded interviews were conducted by team members Akshita and Izeen and a conclusive documentary was presented by Tanvi. Finally, the participants were requested to take a pledge to minimize food wastage and ensure sustainability of food. The presentation concluded with the vote of thanks by Ms. Niva Chhonkar, Head of the Biology Department. The webinar was conducted by the Health & I Club students of class X- Akshita Chatterjee, Amartya Pradhan Sachdeva, Anaiya Naroola, Izeen, Parmarth Gupta, Sarah Kashyap, Tanvi Kapoor- under the guidance of Biology mentors: Ms. Niva Chhonkar, Ms. Jyoti Sharma and Ms. Neelam Ajwani.
Delhi Public School believes that Parents are a very important part of our team and hence it is imperative that we work together to ensure that optimal learning takes place. Keeping this in view, an In-School Open House for the parents of Class X was organized on 25th September, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The parents interacted with the subject teachers on a one to one basis and touched base regarding the performance in online classes. The PTM emphasized on having a meaningful interaction with the subject teachers. Parents were appreciative of the efforts made by school and all the teachers.They were given an opportunity to share suggestions and resolve their queries. It was a successful interaction.
“Showcase”, a video analysis competition was organized by the Psychology Club for the students of Class XI on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. The event was held in the respective psychology classes and was conducted by – Krish Kejriwal of XII-V, Ishaan Singh Sarna of XII-K, Raaina Suryawanshi of XII-U, and Meher Kapur of XII-U – under the guidance of the teacher in charge, Ms. Vithika Rahul.
The participants were shown 5 videos after which they were asked to choose an alphabet between A and E. After that, they were shown the video assigned to the alphabet they chose and were given a few minutes to prepare a talk on the same. Each participant had to analyse their respective video through the application of psychological concepts and theories and by discussing what message it meant to convey. The main aim of the competition was to test the analytical skills of students as well as the extent of their knowledge of psychological concepts.
On 16 September 2021, Mr Anamik Jhunjhunwala, alumni DPS R.K.Puram, batch 2012 was invited to interact with the Biotechnology students by Plasmid: the Biotechnology Club. Mr Anamik after graduating from University of California,San Diego with Biomedical Engineering is currently pursuing his PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. He shared experiences from his journey starting DPS RK Puram to Georgia Tech. He discussed his field of research and other amazing aspects of Biotechnology like Photoacoustic imaging,role of nanoparticles in the healthcare industry,Stem cells. Apart from that he also gave tips on how to apply to foreign universities for biotechnology courses.He said that being a doctor you can treat thousands of patients but as a Biomedical Engineer you can help millions of patients.
At the end of this virtual session the students interacted and put up their queries.Ms Niva Chhonkar, the Biotechnology teacher applauded Mr Anamik’s achievements by telling the students how DPS RK Puram was proud of him
To provide a platform for children to explore their creative instincts during the lockdown, Delhi Public School R.K. Puram organised ‘Felicity – Independence Day 2021’ Intersection Multidisciplinary Online Competitions for the students of Classes IX and X on the 15th August 2021 under the aegis of Headmistress Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and organising team-, Ms. Payal Sachdeva, Mr. Sanchit Chauhan, Ms Shruti Gupta, Ms Priya Obhrai, Ms. Surbhi Gupta, Ms. Sanya Taneja, Ms Dimple Menon, Ms Shaloo Khanna and Ms. Priyamvada. The technical support was provided by Mr. Mukesh Kumar HOD Computer Science and Ms. Sarika Kaushal. Events were held for different subjects like English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences,Hindi, Sanskrit, Foreign Languages and Extra-Curricular Activities (Music, Dance, Art and Library). It was a great opportunity for children to hone their skills and discover their talents through experiential learning during the summer break.
The following events took place:
Dance(Indian) (Class IX-X) – The participants were supposed to give a solo dance performance based on any Indian fusion (Classical+Folk) on the theme Vande Mataram
Music(Western Instrumental) (Class IX-X) – The participants could perform on any western musical instrument on the theme Sound of Freedom
Music(Indian Vocal)(Class IX-X) – The participants sang a self composed patriotic song or from a movie on the theme Vande Mataram
Art (They Dreamed of a Better India) (Class IX-X)–The participants were supposed to make an on the spot painting on any one of the following topics:
Rising India
Heroes of our Independence
Colours of India
Mera Bharat Mahan
Legacy of India
Women of India-Hidden Heroes
Together We Can!!! Together We Should!!!
Library Events
Class IX Book Mark Design – The students were supposed to design a bookmark containing a slogan/quotation on Independence.
Class X Book Jacket Design – The students were supposed to design a book Jacket on any one of the following topics:
“Do Or Die” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan” – Lal Bahadur Shastri
“Swaraj Is My Birthright and I Shall Have It” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Hindi– आज़ादी की कहानी, शहरों की ज़बानी(Class IX-X) -The students were supposed showcase the story of Independence related to the city allotted to their section.
Sanskrit:चरित्र-चित्रणम् (स्वतन्त्रता-सेनानी)(Class IX-X)- The participants dressed up as any freedom fighter of their choice spoke about their freedom struggle for one minute in Sanskrit Language.
French:Just a minute (Class IX-X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in french.
Mon combattant de la liberté préféré de l’Inde. (My favourite freedom fighter of India.)
Comment est-ce que je fête le jour de l’indépendance? (How do I celebrate Independence day?)
Comment la journée de l’indépendance est importante pour nous? (How important is Independence Day for us?)
L’Inde- Je suis fière/ fière de mon pays. (India- I am proud of my country)
L’avenir de l’Inde (Future of India)
German:
Character Portrayal(Class IX)The student portrayed a character of any Indian freedom fighter in German language
Just a minute (Class X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in German. Spanish Just a minute (Class X) The participants spoke on any one of the mentioned topics for a maximum of one minute in Spanish. Each student selected one of the topics and presented JAM. Hashmeet Kaur of Class X M bagged the first position in this event. English Orator’s Rondure (Class IX) Each student selectected one of the following quotes/ or any other quote of their choice, by a renowned freedom fighter/statesman/politician and extended the quote into a speech of 1.5 – 2 minutes.
APJ Abdul Kalam – “You have to dream before your dreams can come true”
Jawaharlal Nehru- “Discontent is the spur of progress”
Rani Lakshmibai – “I shall not surrender my Jhansi”
MK. Gandhi- “An eye for an eye ends up making the whole world blind”
Subhash Chandra Bose- “Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle – if there are no risks to be taken”
Poetic Silhouette (Class X) Participants recited a poem relevant to the Patriotism
Science
Tinkle a Jingle (Class IX) Participants framed a jingle based on any topic & presented their compositions in front of the judges.
Spill the Ink (Class X) Participants recited a self composed poem on any one of the topics given below:
Importance of Science in Independent INDIA.
Science Knows no country, science belongs to humanity.
74 Years of Emerging Science & Technology.
Think once, Think twice, Think Science.
Swasth Bharat /Healthy India.
Mathematics:Code Breaker (Class IX-X)-The students decoded the name of a Freedom Fighter and their associated city by solving questions based on various mathematical concepts.
Social Science:
(Class IX)Just a Minute competition-The participants express their views on the topic Mera Desh, Meri Shaan – Proud to be an Indian
(Class X) Expressions – Participants recite a self composed poem on the topic Pen is Mightier than the Sword or gave a speech on the topic India @ 75 – The way forward (ideas and resolve)
Vishwa Bharti Public School, Noida organized Dhanwati Shambhunath Ambardar Online Interschool Sanskrit Competition on Saturday, 14th August 2021. Anushri Kabi, student of Class VI A participated in the Shlokochcharan Competition and secured the 3rd position.
