The Psychology Department of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram organised a Webinar for the Psychology Students of class XII on 29 April 2021 on the topic “Creativity and Intelligence”, curated by Ms. Neelam Srivastava, a senior faculty member of Vasant Valley School, New Delhi.
The session proved to be very informative and interactive for the students.The active participation of the students ensured that the webinar was a very productive experience for them. Ms. Srivastava ensured that all the theories and concepts related to the theme were clearly explained in very simple terms.
It clarified the concepts studied in both 11th and 12th in a fun environment where a lot of freedom was given to express and learn through exploration and innovation.
The session beautifully summarised the importance of creativity in today’s situation where we are grappling to find a solution to the negativity around. It proved to be an enriching experience that spread a lot of positive energy through the virtual platform.
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” – Abraham Maslow.
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted an online farewell ceremony for the Class XII batch of 2020-21 on 17 April. An enthusiastic and sentimental Class XIth took great pride in organising this ceremony to bid adieu to their seniors, who are now all set to embrace the challenging world ahead.
The event commenced with an address by the Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan, where she inspired the students to conquer all obstacles and soar high in the limitless sky. She put forth her views about the great, winding path of life and expressed faith in her students, certain that they would handle whatever life put before them. In addition to this, she also applauded the exemplary performances of the students, appreciating them for combatting all odds, especially during this challenging academic session.
To mark the beginning of the journey that lay before their beloved seniors, the Western Choir performed an original composition entitled ‘World of Possibilities’. This was followed by a collective and lively dance to a medley of popular songs. To further enliven and enhance the celebratory spirit of the event, students performed a humorous skit poking fun at online classes. The Hindi Choir of Class XI also added life to the evening by singing various songs.
The Head Girls and the Head Boys expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards their Alma Mater. They also confessed to their mixed feelings on leaving this great institution that has been a source of great opportunities and has been instrumental in shaping their personalities.
The ceremony culminated with a series of recorded motivational messages by the representatives and teachers of Class XII. The boundaries of the screen may have limited this virtual event, but it did not lack the emotion and the spirit that make farewells what they have always been.
“Messy rooms, midnight chats, knock of the warden, kettle noodles.
These things will never happen again, but will stay on as memories forever……”
Malik Muzaffar
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram hosted a virtual farewell ceremony for the hostellers of the Class XII batch of 2020-21 on 20 April. The Girls’ and Boys’ Hostels organised the event in unison, to bid a lively and joyful farewell to their seniors.
The ceremony commenced with an address by the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, who has always generously imparted her wisdom to her pupils and guided them towards the right path. She expressed her regret at not getting to meet her students face-to-face due to the various challenges posed by the past academic session. She also acknowledged the feeling of isolation and loneliness that must have been felt by the Class XII students by not being able to see their friends and classmates in their final year of school. The Principal commended the seniors for smoothly taking on responsibilities and setting a remarkable example for their juniors despite the situation around them. She urged them to look upon this event as a celebration of their years at their Alma Mater and gave them helpful advice on how to juggle between the expectation of their family and society with their own aspirations. She concluded by wishing them happiness and success in all future endeavours and inspired them to leave an indelible mark on society and make the school proud.
A student of Class XII sang a beautiful solo song highlighting the years of camaraderie shared by the hostellers. The Vice-Principal, Dr. Renu Nayar, expressed her pride in the students for adapting seamlessly and performing excellently on the online platform. She congratulated them on completing the most crucial formative phase of their life and expressed her desire to see them distinguish themselves across various careers and fields.
The Hindi Choir presented a rich and melodious performance accompanied by nostalgic images of the merry times experienced by the seniors at school and the hostel. The students of the Indian and Western Dance Societies put forth a graceful performance on a fusion song. A humorous skit was prepared and presented by students of Class XI via Zoom. Various playful, as well as serious accolades and awards, were given out to the hostel seniors by the comperes.
The Hostel Wardens bid their beloved students a warm goodbye and wished them the best of luck for their future in a series of recorded messages. They expressed their joy at having spent a wonderful time with all the hostellers and how they will always hold a special place in their hearts.
Finally, the Hostel Head Girls and Head Boys re-lived their bittersweet memories at the hostel and expressed their heartfelt gratitude to this great institution for being instrumental in shaping their personalities and providing them with stellar opportunities.
The ceremony concluded with a message by the Class XIth students, who articulated their sorrow at seeing their seniors leave, and hoped that their paths would cross again in the near future. The glorious example set by them as student leaders would continue to live on in the hearts of their juniors.
The photography and filmmaking society of DPS R.K.Puram took part in a workshop on 24th April 2021 which targeted at tackling the intricacies regarding photography. The workshop was headed by Mr. Virendra Adhikari who is a renowned commercial photographer from Canon. He has taken part in and directed the club in the Annual Digex Photography Festival’17. The members were told about camera techniques, the various positions and purpose of lighting and how to use the imagination to capture the perfect picture. The members were also given an in-depth explanation about various camera lenses and their uses along with tips and tricks regarding the editing and enhancement of the pictures clicked. Mr. Virendra Adhikari emphasized on the various fields of photography including Commercial photography, product photography, street photography and much more! It was an interactive session that ended with the doubts and queries being cleared. The club incharge Ms Sarika Kaushal thanked Mr Adihari for sparing time and guiding the budding photographers of the club.
A Virtual Orientation programme was organised for the parents of class IX students on Saturday 17 April 2021.
The purpose of the Orientation Programme was to introduce the parents to the respective class teachers and subject teachers as well as to introduce them to the curriculum of the various subjects.
The Principal, Ms Padma Srinivasan addressed the parents and advised them to ensure that their wards attend all the classes regularly and follow a routine in tough times. She informed that the curriculum will be based on the Competency Based Learning and Experiential Learning as given in the New Educational Policy
The Headmistress, Ms.Rashmi Malhotra emphasized on the importance of the discipline to be followed while attending virtual classes. The Class Representatives spoke about the rules that the students need to follow while attending the virtual classes in order to make them successful.
The Class teachers explained the code of conduct to the parents about virtual ethos to be followed by their ward. Each subject teacher, thereafter introduced themselves and gave a brief introduction of their subject along with providing information about the text-books to be referred , course content etc, for the same. The session ended with the class teachers thanking the parents for participating enthusiastically in the programme and understanding the ethos of the school. 74 % of the parents attended the orientation programme.
A Virtual Orientation session was held for the parents of students of class XII on 10th April 2021 from 5PM onwards. The parents met the Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan, the Vice Principal Ms. Renu Nayar ,class representatives, class teachers and the subject teachers in the virtual google classrooms. The Principal , Ms Padma Srinivasan addressed the parents and requested them to make sure that their ward attends all the classes regularly and that they follow a routine in tough times under covid-19 situation. The Vice Principal, Dr. Renu Nayar, addressed the issue of discipline to be followed while attending virtual classes in all the virtual rooms. She highlighted that in case of any problem, the parent may contact the Class Teacher or the Class Rep for its solution. The Reps welcomed the parents by stressing upon the need for updating the paraphernalia for virtual education as it is now the part and parcel of learning. The Class teachers shared the screen and gave the mobile numbers of all the subject teachers and explained the code of conduct to the parents about virtual ethos to be followed by their ward. Each subject teacher thereafter gave a brief introduction about their subject along with the books, course content and break up of marks. The session ended by answering the query of the parents. The session proved to be fruitful and constructive in bringing the parents closer to the ethos of the school. 64% parents attended the orientation programme .
An online orientation program was organised for the parents of Class X students on 10 April, 2021.
The orientation program focussed on introducing the parents to the respective subject teachers, to share the curriculum of various subjects, scheme of studies and acquaint the parents with the framework and processes of the online classes being conducted for the students.
The Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan addressed the parents and requested them to ensure that their ward attends the online classes regularly and are monitored under their guidance. The importance of being in regular contact with the subject teachers was reiterated.
The Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra emphasised on the value of discipline in the online classes and the need for the involvement of parents in the learning process of their wards. She informed the parents about the school counselors who can be contacted in case any assistance is required. The Class Representatives spoke about the rules that the students needed to follow while attending the virtual classes in order to make them successful.
The Class teachers explained the code of conduct to the parents relating to virtual ethos to be followed by their ward.
The session ended with the class teachers thanking the parents for participating enthusiastically in the program and understanding the ethos of the school.
The program witnessed participation from 84% of parents.
Malank Goel, a student of Class XI, DPS RK Puram, is the recipient of the prestigious National Youth Icon Award 2020. The National Youth Icon Award is the premiere and the highest youth award in India for excellence in development work aimed to raise the profile of young people and highlight the contribution they are making towards developing a fairer, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous future for the nation. He has developed a project SOLAKE : An Econometric Model for Sustainable Revival of Lakes tied together with Solar Renewable Energy Generation’. TheResearch paper has been published in ‘Clean Future’. Malank has a keen interest in sustainability and has been actively working on solar renewable energy solutions for the benefit of the environment and the society.
This innovation is a collaborative effort from different streams, by bringing together technologies and techniques from revival and rejuvenation of water bodies, waste water treatment and ground water recharging, solar power plant design and implementation and econometric modelling to establish a financially feasible self-sustaining solution for revival of lakes and urban water bodies. It resolves two big issues that our cities are facing currently like the revival of the lake ecosystem enabling communities around it to thrive and Providing much needed green and clean energy, enabling the cities to become green cities.
He is a founder of Light Spread, which aims to make education available to children or low-income families especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Light Spread is a not for profit. He has developed the platform to connect schools with members of society to fund the education of kids unable to afford/prioritize it.
In his free time, Malank write’s papers on current economic and market issues. He follows an analytical approach in analysing the impact of various events such as Covid pandemic on various stakeholders in society. Papers are published at his own Blog and are submitted at various Govt windows.
