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Farewell Party (2011-2012) Delhi Public School Indirapuram bid adieu to the outgoing batch of class XII, in the ‘Valedictory Function’ held on 31st January 2012. The occasion was graced by Mrs. Santosh Bansal, pro-vice chairperson DPS Indirapuram. Other esteemed guests comprised Ms. Meenu Goyal, Mrs. Nidhi Bansal and Ms. Nishita Rai, who also formed the panel of judges for the Personality Contest for the students of class XII. The function started with a traditional welcome of the students. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai blessed the students and urged them to remember the values and principles inculcated by the school. She also expressed her belief that the students would continue to be the torch bearers of the school’s name. The students of class XI organized a cultural programme which included dance performances, group songs and a short video clipping capturing the emotions and parting thoughts of the outgoing batch of students. The highlight of the function was the Personality Contest for the students of class XII. The awards for the Best Personality (Male and Female) were bagged by Pranav Gupta and Anam Ahmed respectively. Faraz Nadeem won the most coveted title of Mr. DPS Indirapuram while Priya Nahata was adjudged Ms. DPS Indirapuram. Aashna Kumar and Arpit Jain were declared the Best Dressed Girl and Boy respectively. Harshit Arora was ‘Mr. Talented’ while Punya Arora bagged the title of ‘Ms. Talented’. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai accompanied by the students of class XII cut the ceremonial cake. Students were also felicitated with souvenirs and mementoes.
SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY AT DPS INDIRAPURAM DPS Indirapuram held the Scholar Badge ceremony for the students of classes VII and VIII on Friday, 27th January, 2012. The school felicitated the students who had excelled in academics in the session 2010-2011 by awarding them scholar badges and blue blazers. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. D.R.Saini, Principal DPS R.K.Puram and Member Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram. The occasion was also graced by Mrs. Preeti Singhal, Mr. Amitabh Srivastava, Mr. & Mrs. Mehta, PTA Members, DPS Indirapuram. The programme commenced on an auspicious note, with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the honoured guests. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai congratulated the students for excelling in their studies and motivated them to give their best to the nation. She also thanked the parents for entrusting their brilliant children to the school’s care and urged them to spend quality time with their children, guiding and counselling them to become sensitive towards the environment and society. In keeping with the spirit of achievement, the school choir presented a hindi song – ‘Yeh Kadam Badte Rahe to Zindagi Hai’. The students of the school also presented a hindi poem saluting their motherland - ‘Zero Diya Mere Bharat Ne’. To add to the mood of celebrations, the school dance troupe presented a beautiful Maharashtrian folk dance ‘Gondhal’ –depicting the triumph of good over evil. The school Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai and the Chief Guest Dr. D.R.Saini presented the Scholar Badges and Blue Blazers to students who had scored 80% and above in academics for three consecutive years. Prizes were also distributed to the students who had won various Inter-school competitions. In his address the Chief Guest, Dr. D.R. Saini encouraged the students to keep their eyes focused on the goal and perform their duties diligently towards their parents, school and nation. He emphasized on the holistic development of children – physical, mental, emotional and social and the role of the parents and teachers in conditioning them to face global challenges. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by the school Senior Mistress, Mrs. Meeta Sharma.
CELEBRATION OF ENGLISH WEEK The Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram organized ‘Rainbow’ an English Fest from Monday, 12th December to Friday, 16th December2011. The entire school bore a festive look with walls adorned with ‘Proverb Trees’ and ‘Synonym Flowers’. The stage was truly set to celebrate the grand event. As the Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai came to inaugurate the week-long literary and cultural fest she was welcomed by children dressed as popular characters from Fairly Tales and English Classics like Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Mad Hatter, Oliver Twist etc. Melodious songs by the tiny-tots of Classes I and II and an entertaining presentation of Edward Lear’s ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ added rhythm and vibrancy to the day. The following days were dotted with a mélange of competitions, comprising both fun-filled activities as well as more literary ones to enable children to unleash their creative impulse. They wrote poems, designed book covers, debated and made ads. Children of Class V did extensive research and aided by their class teachers made boards on authors like Ruskin Bond, Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl to name just a few. There was also an exhibition of children’s work like self-composed poems by the young bards of DPS Indirapuram, Autobiographies, Picture Dictionaries and a marvelous ‘Razzle Dazzle of Colours’ corner displaying colour-based idioms. The Valedictory Function was held on Friday, 16th December 2011. The highlight of the day was a rendition of the poem ‘Nicholas Nye’ by Walter de la Mare with its heartwarming message. Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai graced the occasion and awarded certificates to students for excellence in various spheres. The Head Mistress, Mrs. Seema Kaur proposed the vote of thanks.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ASSEMBLY On Tuesday, 20th December the sound of ‘Jingle Bells’ rang resonant and clear on the occasion of the Christmas Special Assembly at the Primary Wing of DPS, Indirapuram. The divine story of Nativity through dialogues interspersed with lively carols was enacted by the children. It was able to bring out beautifully the message of charity, benevolence, empathy and generosity. The highlight of the special assembly was a show by the children of Shiksha Ki Shuruat, a learning centre that provides education for the children in Dairy Farm, Madhapur Khadar Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. The children were given gifts by the children of the Social Service Club of DPS, Indirapuram which was a heartwarming gesture. Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai graced the occasion and in her address to the children dwelt on the need for each of us to reach out to the less fortunate of our society with little deeds of selfless magnanimity.
CONSUMER CLUB, DPS INDIRAPURAM ORGANISES STREET PLAY “DHOKHADHADI”
The Consumer Club of DPS, Indirapuram organized a street play “DHOKHADHADI” on the occasion of National Consumer Day on 30th December 2011, to create awareness among the students. A group of 11 students, guided by their teachers Ms. Deepika Arora & Ms. Vatika Sapra, brainstormed the issue to script and stage the street play. The play highlighted various forms of consumer exploitation such as marketing underweight and fake products, overpricing, adulteration, exaggeration in advertisements that often imparts incorrect information, cheating consumers. The street play concluded with the group focusing the attention of the audience on various rights and duties of consumers. Also, pamphlets related to important consumer information were distributed amongst the students and the teachers. The play succeeded in sensitizing the students on various consumer issues. Ms. Meeta Rai, the school Principal encouraged students to be smart and alert consumers, aware and conscious of their rights.
Visit to National Science Centre
‘Science is fun’ and it cannot be taught only in the four walls of the classrooms. So, to create the awareness and to inculcate the scientific awareness among the students, the science department of D.P.S. Indirapuram organized a trip to National Science Centre for class IX. It was a unique experience as the Centre is not just a collection and display of specimens, but also presents scientific data, working models and explanations of concepts so that children can clear the fundamentals of science and draw conclusions. The students thoroughly enjoyed the educational Nitrogen Show and explanation of functioning and structure of Human Body by the professionals. Overall, it was a fun and learning experience for the students
Scholar Badge Ceremony at D.P.S. Indirapuram
D.P.S. Indirapuram held the Scholar Badge Ceremony for the session 2010-2011 on 29th December, 2011. The school felicitated the students of classes IX to XII who had excelled in academics by awarding them Scholar badges, Blue blazers, Blue ties and Gold medals. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Ashutosh Batta, principal Bloom Public School, Vasant Kunj. The occasion was also graced by Mr. Amitabh Srivastava, PTA Member and member Managing committee, D.P.S. Indirapuram. The programme commenced on an auspicious note, with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the honoured guests. The school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai congratulated the students for excelling in their studies. She also thanked the parents for entrusting their brilliant children to the school’s care and for sparing time to share their childrens’ moment of glory. She expressed her happiness that the school had been able to provide a condusive learning environment and imbibe a sense of perfection in the students. She inspired the children with a beautiful message ‘Success begins with one’s will and a man who wins is a man who thinks he can’. In keeping with the spirit of achievement, the school choir presented a hindi song-“Kadam –Kadam Hai Ek Bada, Manzil Ki Hai Aur Chala”. The school band also presented an English song dedicated to the shinning stars – “ Reach out for the sky”. To add to the mood of celebrations, the school Dance Troupe presented a beautiful dance sequence – a combination of the French ‘CanCan’ and the Maharashtrian ‘Lavani’ Dance. The school Principal Ms. Meeta Rai and the Chief Guest Mr. Ashutosh Batta presented the scholar badges, blazers and ties to students who had scored 80% and above in academics for three consecutive years or more. The highlight of the programme was the awarding of gold medals to students who had secured more than 80% for seven consecutive years. Priya Nahata, Milind Goel, Punya Arora and Shreya Garg were the proud recipients of the gold medal which was presented to them by the Chief Guest. In his address the Chief Guest, Mr. Ashutosh Batta congratulated the school and the students for working hand in hand to achieve such success. He wished the students the best in all their future endeavours and said that real success lies in not merely achieving, but accepting all failure with a good spirit and working upon it to turn it to success. He also said that the present generation was fortunate to be born at a time when India was growing stronger globally. He encouraged the children to make the best of this opportunity and achieve more for themselves and their country. The programme ended with the vote of thanks proposed by the school Vice-Principal, Ms. Anita Chaudhary.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT DPS INDIRAPURAM
D.P.S Indirapuram celebrated Christmas in a Special Assembly held at the school Auditorium on 22nd December 2011. The Chief Guest on this occasion was Shri Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society, Chairman DPS Indirapuram. Other honoured guests who graced the occasion were Ms. Santosh Bansal, Pro Vice Chairperson, Mr. Abhishek Bansal – Member Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram, Mr. Chand Rai, Mr. & Mrs, Silas, Ms. Bindu Sehgal, Principal DPS Vasant Kunj, Ms. Renu Chaturvedi, Principal, DPS Greater Noida, Ms. Surjeet Khanna, Principal DPS Dadri, Ms. Jyoti Gupta, Principal DPS Ghaziabad, Ms. Sangeeta, HM DPS Ghaziabad, Ms. Vandana, HM DPS Ghaziabad, Mr. Kuriakose, Principal St. Thomas School, Ms. Manju Rana, Principal Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ms. Sharmila Raheja, Principal Uttam School for Girls, Mr. Jay Kumar Singh, Principal Vidya Bharti School, Ms. Jasleen Kaur, Principal Cambridge School, Ms. Anjali Verma, HM Cambridge School, Ms. Ragini Kaul, Principal Maxfort School, Mr. Kochin Wu, Musician, Mr. Stephen Marazzi, Musician & Playwright, Ms. Indira Kohli, Principal DPS Express Way, Mr. Amitabh Srivastava, PTA Member (Managing Committee), Ms. Preeti Singal, PTA Member (Managing Committee), Mr. Rajesh and Ms. Juliana, Mr. Subhash Dhar, Ms. Sunita Malpani & Ms. Jayanti Das. The celebrations began with the lighting of the candles by the honoured guests and the school choir singing rapturously, heralding the joy of Christmas. The tastefully decorated school premises added lustre to the Christmas festivities. Thereafter, the school Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the gathering. Addressing the audience she highlighted the true spirit of Christmas which lies not merely in the celebrations, but more so in giving, sharing, forgiving and loving. The celebrations began with a song by the children of Shiksha Kendra. This was followed by the Nativity Play that was simply ethereal. The school choir sang carols that included all time Christmas favorites like ‘Silent Night’, ‘Going to Bethelehem’, ‘We three Kings’ and many more. Children in colorful costumes danced to the tune of “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and Santa showered the audience with his bagful of goodies. Addressing the gathering, Shri Ashok Chandra spoke about the exemplary work put up by the teachers under the able guidance of the dynamic Principal Ms. Meeta Rai. He asked the children to enjoy, to share and have fun during this festive season. This was followed by the benediction, by Mr. J.V. Silas who blessed the children and the school
DPS Indirapuram Heritage Club visits Sardana
The students of ‘Dharohar’- the Heritage Club Members of Delhi Public School, Indirapuram visited the heritage site of Sardana in Meerut district, U.P. on 18th December, 2011. The church dedicated to Mother Mary, was aptly built by the only Catholic woman ruler of India, Begum Samru in 1822. Combining the European- Islamic architectural style, this unique church has been conferred the dignity of a Minor Basilica and is hailed as ‘Basilica of Our Lady of Graces’ for being both beautiful and historically famous. The huge marble statues of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ specially flown to India from Italy, adorned in colourful clothes and depiction of their folds in detail really mesmerized the students. The visit, encouraged and patronized by the principal Ms. Meeta Rai, will be remembered as an effective educational visit reinforcing the rich diversity of our country and upholding the principles of pluralism enshrined in the Constitution of India.
MAA TUJHE SALAAM On Wednesday, 7th December 2011 D.P.S. Indirapuram held ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’, a show that served as a platform to showcase India as a cultural paradise. The Chief Guest, Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson D.P.S. Indirapuram and Guest of Honour, Mrs. Indira Kohli graced the occasion with the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai who welcomed them. The festive event was declared open with the cutting of the ribbon and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the eminent guests. The event was a wonderful experience for the children – an amalgamation of knowledge and entertainment. The enthusiastic and eager visitors were welcomed with vibrant colours, music and dance, exhibiting the breathtaking cultural diversity of our Motherland. Children donned in colourful ethnic costumes gave an insight into our rich historical past. The aroma and the flavours of the exotic cuisines did tickle the taste buds of the honoured guests and parents who turned up in large numbers. Kudos to the little ones of Class III for this amazing and enthralling journey into the heartland of India!
Inter House Badminton Tournament
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SMART BOARDS IN PRIMARY WING In order to make classes interactive and interesting the school took the initiative to bring a comprehensive solution for making learning fun and interesting for both students and teachers. Sixty one Smart Boards were installed in the Primary School in October 2011. The versatile board in each class makes presentations more dynamic and interactive and have helped to engage and hold the students’ attention for a better learning experience. The students are stimulated and interested to learn through the audio visual medium. 95 teachers of the Primary School have undergone a training program under trainers from HCL to use these boards effectively. Today the classroom is no more a staid room but an exciting place wherein the teacher engages students and makes learning fun and stimulating.
GURU PURAB SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
On 17th November 2011, the Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram celebrated Guru Purab with immense religious fervour by highlighting the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak. The meaning of ‘Ek Onkar’ was eloquently expressed and the ‘Shabads’ added melody and sanctity to the day. The children depicted scenes of ‘Prabhat Pheri’ led by the ‘Panch Pyaras’ at the break of dawn and ‘Langar’ to evoke feelings of togetherness and brotherhood. The devotional songs by the school choir captivated all those present. Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai reinforced Guru Nanak Dev’s message of love, peace and brotherhood. She urged all parents gathered for the occasion to inculcate secular values in the children to help work towards nation building. Head Mistress Mrs. Seema Kaur proposed the vote of thanks. ID-UL-ZUHA SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
On 4th November 2011, the Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram organized a Special Assembly to celebrate the joyous occasion of Id-ul-Zuha. Through a short skit children beautifully depicted Prophet Ibrahim’s supreme sacrifice at the behest of Allah. The school choir with a soulful rendition set the somber mood of the auspicious event. The Head Mistress, Mrs. Seema Kaur urged the young children to imbibe a feeling of brotherhood and goodwill and encouraged them to celebrate all festivals with immense fervour to uphold the secular nature of our nation.
On 14th November 2011, the students of the Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram, had a fun filled day. A film was screened in the classrooms, an experience that enthralled the students by its sheer novelty. It was followed by a cultural medley which included a song and a few dance performances by the teachers to make the children feel extra special. The day was a great success as it was a genuine effort to celebrate ‘children and childhood’.
DPS Indirapuram Presents ‘Alibaba and the Forty Thieves’
DPS Indirapuram came alive with a spectacular performance staged by over 500 children of class Prep on 28th November, 2011. The children presented an excellent dramatization of the ever popular tale of Alibaba in the colourful extravaganza titled ‘Alibaba and the Forty Thieves’. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Prof. B.P.Khandelwal, Member, DPS Society and the Guest of Honour was Ms. Nina Sehgal, Director DPS Society. Ms. Santosh Bansal, Pro Vice Chairperson DPS Indirapuram presided over the function. A large gathering of enthusiastic parents and grandparents also watched their little angels perform. The programme commenced with the lighting of candles by the esteemed guests. The school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai welcomed the guests and expressed her pleasure on their presence at the annual event of class Prep. She said that DPS Indirapuram was a ‘happening school’ where academics, music, dance and other activities go hand in hand to bring out the best in every child, thus ensuring their holistic development. The little ones sang a soul-stirring prayer song ‘Kumbaya, my Lord…, praising the Almighty and invoking his blessings. This was followed by a scintillating Arabian dance by the students of Prep. The children held the audience spell-bound with their mesmerizing performance of the age-old story, ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’ telling us how presence of mind can out-wit strength. The stage was transformed into a riot of colours as the little angels presented a number of dance sequences to the tune of Arabian music during the course of the dramatization. The Chief Guest Prof B.P.Khandelwal appreciated the children and the teachers for their commendable efforts in putting up a wonderful show. He praised the school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai under whose able leadership, guidance and motivation, DPS Indirapuam has scaled great heights. He said that story telling was the most powerful medium for making children learn and urged the parents to spend quality time with their children. The programmed drew to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by Senior Mistress, Ms. Rohini Duggal. She thanked the parents for their support and encouragement in making the function a grand success.
Adventure Camp For Nursery
To groom the children’s personality and develop their confidence, a fun-filled Adventure Camp was organized for the little ones of class Nursery in the school premises on Saturday 27th Nov’ 2011. About 260 children of class Nursery participated in the day long camp supervised by 25 instructors and their class teachers. The Burma Rope Bridge, Commando Net, Commando Tunnel Crawl, Net Crawling, Hop Scotch, Face Painting, Magic show & Puppet Show were some of the activities that were planned for children to teach them lessons in team spirit, cooperation, sharing and caring. The magic show and the puppet show left the children spell bound and took them into their world of Mowgli and Sher Khan. The day ended with Tonga ride and face painting sessions. The children had a wonderful experience.
DPS Indirapuram Celebrates Children’s Day
Delhi Public School, Indirapuram celebrated Children’s Day on 14th November, 2011 with great fervour and enthusiasm. A Special Assembly was organized for the occasion. The school principal Mrs. Meeta Rai wished the children on their Special Day and spoke about the child-oriented methodology followed in the school. She also urged the children to be more responsible and dutiful as rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. The special assembly began with her melodious rendition of a Prayer song, which was indeed an expression of her love for children. The teachers conducted the assembly, role-playing as students of the school. The assembly commenced with a thought for the day by Mrs. Deepti Abrol followed by the news read by Mrs. Mausami Bhattacharya. The news presented in the form of a parody on current affairs left the children in splits. The teachers gave the students a taste of the varied culture of their country by presenting a medley of dances comprising a Bengali Tribal Dance, Rajasthani Dance and Goan Dance followed by an electrifying sequence by the Dance Department. A variety of songs and poems were also presented by teachers from different departments. The school principal Mrs. Meeta Rai appreciated the efforts put in by the teachers for making the day a great success. DPS Hosts Limca Quiz
DPS Indirapuram played host to a Quiz Competition organized by Limca Book of Records on 11th November, 2011. The participating schools comprising DPS Indirapuram, DLF Public School, DAV Ghaziabad, Silver Line School, Ryan International School, St. Joseph’s School had a team of two participants each. The audience enjoyed the quiz and won a large no. of prizes.
DPS Indirapuram celebrates ‘Eclectica’- The English Fest
Delhi Public School Indirapuram held its English Fest, ‘Eclectica’ on 17th and 18th November. The school was resplendently decorated with the handiwork of the students, their English projects comprising pictonaries, pamphlets, table-calendars, comic books, charts and handkerchiefs aesthetically displayed in the school foyer. Each floor of the school building was dedicated to famous literary artists like Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Dickens and Tagore. Accordingly, these floors were named as ‘The Globe Theatre’. ‘Wordsworth’s Walk’, ‘Charles Dickens’ Drive’ and ‘Tagore Sarani’. The school corridors came alive with vibrant charts containing information about these renowned novelists, poets and playwrights belonging to different eras. A host of competitions ranging from debate and recitation to poster making, ad-making and book cover designing were also held during these two days. Self-expression was the buzz-word, be it through the splashing of vibrant colours for the book cover designing, the play of words for the debate, display of wit and presence of mind for the ad-making or through the medium of poetry during the recitation competition. A Special Assembly for the senior school was held on 17th of November. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Ms. Nidhi Bansal. In her address, the school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai emphasized upon the need to speak and write correct English. She urged the students to read more books in English as this would help them build their vocabulary, thus enhancing their power of expression. The students, drawing inspiration from Bernard Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’ presented a play entitled ‘Educating Eliza’. The play projected the vast scope of the language, ranging from the sober to the hilarious, from the emotional to the intensely thrilling. Also, the students gave full flight to their imagination as they presented a close encounter of another kind by depicting the legendary Charlie Chaplin’s meeting with the affable Harry Potter! ‘The Redemption’ based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ was a brilliant effort to sensitize the students to the beauty of all creation around them. On 18th Nov, the concluding day of the Fest, the students of class VI to VIII presented the rendition of ‘Macavity’ by T.S. Eliot and many immortal soliloquies from Shakespeare. The students also enacted a scene from Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ and presented some all-time favourite characters like Anne Frank, Gulliver and Alice from the world of literature. Ruskin Bond’s popular short story, ‘Ghost Trouble’ and some newly coined English words in the form of a ‘pictionary’ were also staged. The Assembly was interspersed with all time hit English songs like ‘Raindrops on Roses’ , ‘Doe a Deer’ , ‘So Long Farewell’. To mark this occasion, the school principal Ms. Meeta Rai released the newsletter for ‘Eclectica’. She also gave away the prizes for the various competitions held over the two days. The English Fest showcased different genres and literary forms like poetry, plays, speeches and short stories, Above all, it gave the children a glimpse of some precious jewels in the treasury of this language, thus inspiring them to unlock it by reading and appreciating it.
Interactive Session
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized an “Interactive Session” on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2011 with Mr. Funaki Kaituu, Admission Incharge of Ritusumeikan, Asia Pacific University, Japan, on the theme of educational opportunity in Japan for the school leaving students. Dr. Mani A, Vice President (Admissions) of APU, Mr. Hana Mura, International Department, APU, Mr. Hata, GM, Delhi office, Mr. Abhishek Bansal, member, Managing Committee DPS Ghaziabad, Ms. Jyoti Gupta, Principal, DPS Ghaziabad, Ms. Surjeet Khanna, Principal, DPS Dadri, Ms. Renu Srivastava, Vice Principal, St. Teresa School, Prof. Chawla, Incharge, Delhi Office APU, Prof. Chika Kiyo, Director, International Department, APU and Ms. A. Sharma, Counsellor, G.D. Goenka graced the occasion with their presence. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. In her welcome address, the Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai stressed upon the importance and need of organizing such sessions as they provide an excellent opportunity to the students to interact and create a global culture. The school choir presented a Japanese song ‘Te No Hira O Taiyou Ni’ and the school dance troupe performed a mesmerizing dance ‘Ganesh Stuti’. Mr. Funaki spoke briefly about the various courses offered by the Asia Pacific University in Japan, the prospects, job opportunities and scholarships. The programme was followed by a Power Point Presentation showcasing the vision and mission of the school and a counseling session for the students (Senior Classes) by Mr. Funaki. The Programme ended with a vote of thanks proposed by the Vice Principal Mrs. Anita Choudhary.
D.P.S. Celebrates German Day
D.P.S. Indirapuram celebrated German Day on 9th November, 2011. The celebrations marked the culmination of the fifth Indo-German students Exchange Programme. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman D.P.S. Society. Other esteemed guests present were Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson D.P.S. Indirapuram, Ms. Puneet Kaur, Project Co-ordinator, Max Mueller Bhawan, Ms. Indira Kohli, Ms. Veenu Jain and Mr. Amitabh Srivastava. The programme commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by the esteemed guests. The school principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed all and thanked the host parents for extending their hospitality to the German students by offering them a home away from home. She spoke briefly about the novel experiences shared by the students of DPS Indirapuram and their German counterparts during their visit to Germany and India respectively. She also emphasized how such exchange programmes helped familiarize children with the culture, community and cuisine of different countries. In keeping with the Indian tradition, the German students dressed in colorful Indian clothes, sang the Bhajan ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’. They also participated in the spirit of gaiety by presenting a Punjabi folk dance. As a mark of their respect and appreciation for German Culture, the students of DPS Indirapuram presented a German Song – ‘Zilipdich’ and a traditional Dance from Bavaria. Bhaskar Nath, a student of DPS Indirapuram from a family belonging to the Meerut Shehnai Gharana, presented a soul-stirring Shehnai recital. Mr. Muenz, the German teacher, accompanying the students, shared his experiences of the overwhelming hospitality he had received in India and hoped that the tradition would continue. A number of power point presentations showcasing glimpses from the Exchange Programme was presented. In order to familiarize students with the local cuisines of both the countries, the exchange students had been given the project ‘Art of breadmaking’. Accordingly a power point on bread making in Germany and India prepared by the exchange students after a lot of research, was presented. A power point presentation on Gaildorf, the village in Germany where most exchange students came from was also shown. A power point presentation entitled ‘Journey towards a New Friendship’ which showcased famous landmarks and heritage monuments of Germany and India visited by the students during the exchange programme was also screened. The Chief Guest, in his address, expressed his happiness to be a part of this event which had yielded such positive outcomes. He emphasized on the importance of such programmes for strengthening bonds between the two countries. He also said that true understanding comes when we mingle with different cultures. As a token of remembrance, mementos were distributed to the German students and teachers by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Mrs. Santosh Bansal and the school principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai. The programme ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Rohan Kapoor, a student of DPS Indirapuram who was part of the Exchange Programme. Science Fest - Spectrum 2011
DPS Indirapuram, Ghaziabad organized its annual Science Fest “Spectrum” – Explore the Possibilities on 4th and 8th November, 2011. On 4th November, 2011 various Inter-House Science –based competitions were held for different classes like ‘Cooking without Fire’, ‘Bio-Rangoli’, ‘Debates’, Symposium’, ‘Quiz Moz’. On 8th Nov’2011 the chief guest Dr. C.K. Seth, Reader Hindu College, Department of Chemistry inaugurated the Science Exhibition titled – Budding Brains where he applauded the efforts of both students and teachers. A special assembly was held on this occasion which was graced by Mr. Abhishek Bansal, Member Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram who has always been a pillar of strength for the school. Mr. T. Chandrasekhar, Director, TIFAC (DST), who was the Guest of Honor appreciated students for their efforts and lauded the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai for creating a scientific environment which provides the students of DPS not only strong roots but also wings to fly. The senior mistress Mrs. Meeta Sharma gave away the vote of thanks.
Investiture Ceremony at DPS Indirapuram
Delhi Public School Indirapuram held its Annual Investiture Ceremony on the 9th of September, 2011. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Mohammed Rizwan, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. Ms. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson, DPS Indirapuram, presided over the function. The Ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the esteemed guests. The school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai welcomed the gathering and congratulated all the office bearers. She expressed her belief that the student appointees would undertake their responsibilities with honesty and integrity. She hoped that they would be leaders in the true sense and lead by example. In keeping with the solemnity of the occasion, the school choir presented an inspirational song “Andhere Jahan main Hum, Ek Shamma Jala Denge.” The school dance troupe also presented a foot tapping and exuberant number ‘Wave your flag’, giving the message to the members of school council to keep aloft the school banner . A power point presentation showcasing various achievements of Delhi Public School Indirapuram, an institution which epitomizes excellence and perfection, reflected the school’s philosophy. The Chief Guest in his address emphasized the importance of human capital – the potential in every human being to light the lamp in order to dispel the darkness. He motivated the children to overcome their fear of the unknown, develop curiosity and pursue their dreams with a passion. The programme ended with the vote of thanks proposed by the school Vice-Principal, Ms. Anita Chaudhary.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON JANAMASHTAMI
On 25th August 2011, DPS Indirapuram staged ‘Krishna Leela’ to commemorate the auspicious occasion of the birth of Lord Krishna. Principal Mrs Meeta Rai accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, Acharya Pranay, Guest of Honour Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson DPS Indirapuram and all distinguished guests present. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp while the school choir sang devotional songs invoking the blessings of the Almighty. Over 480 children of Class IV took the audience on a mesmerizing journey to witness the story of the greatest incarnation of God on Earth. The lively skit was unfolded by the crisp commentary of the young narrators and interspersed by graceful dance performances. Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai urged parents to inculcate in their children good values so that they become good human beings who can create a better world for the future. The Chief Guest expressed his joy and pleasure at the spectacular show. He hoped that all of us will carry the Lord’s message in our hearts forever and adopt excellence of conduct to evolve into socially responsible citizen. Head Mistress Mrs. Seema Kaur proposed the vote of thanks and congratulated the staff and students for the mass participation of the students and putting up such a spectacular show.
Interactive CCE Session To quell the doubts of the parents regarding Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, DPS Indirapuram organized an Interactive CCE Session on August 17, 2011 in the school. The principal. Ms. Meeta Rai warmly welcomed the parents and students of Class X and informed them about the changes introduced by CBSE in its evaluation pattern. She stressed that both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects are equally important under the new scheme of evaluation and students should not take studies lightly as stiff competition awaits them outside the school. The principal urged parents to strictly monitor their children’s activity and guide and counsel them lovingly so that they don’t lose focus in academics, and not waste their precious time on social net-working sites which often lead them astray. All subject co-coordinators also addressed the gathering and gave valuable tips to both students and parents on how to understand concepts better, score good grades and advised them not to ignore aspects like Life Skills, Music, Dance, Art etc. They also emphasized the fact that Class X is a stepping stone for their future ahead. The choice of the stream depends on it and so does their entire career. Parents also shared their thoughts and insights and gave suggestions. This informative session indeed helped parents to understand this scheme of evaluation better. IT Quiz at DPS Indirapuram In a quest for the quizzing champs at DPS Indirapuram, an Online Quiz Competition was organized in the school premises by ITS, Mohan nagar, a leading B-school in Ghaziabad. A group of 30 students got the opportunity to be exposed to this online format of quizzing. The quiz included questions from various fields ranging from the heritage of India to modern-day IT-trends. 50 questions were to be answered in a stipulated time of 40 minutes. The shining stars of DPS came out with flying colours. Yashvi Pandit of class XI-C won the first prize. The 2nd prize was bagged by Divyansh Singhal of class XI-E Rohan Kapoor of clss XI-C became the proud winner of the 3rd prize. The winners were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 1500, Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 respectively. Now, the winners will compete at an Inter-State level on 12th October, 2011 at ITS, Mohannagar. Every participant was given a goodie bag, consisting of a T-Shirt, a pen and a cap. The first online quiz held at DPS Indirapuram was indeed a great success. Kripanshi Jindal XI-B
RAKSHA BANDHAN SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
On 9th August 2011, the primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram celebrated Raksha Bandhan. The Children of Class III beautifully depicted the sacred bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters while the mellifluous songs of the school choir added rhythm and vibrancy to the event. A lively skit based on the story of Rani Karnavati, the widowed queen of Chittor who sent a rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun when she required his help to defend against the invasion of the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah added historical significance to this much loved Indian festival. Principal Ms. Meeta Rai expressed her joy at the wonderful performance of the little children.
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
On 12th August 2011, the students of Class V of DPS Indirapuram presented with immense patriotic fervour the saga of the national movement in commemoration of India’s 64th year of independence. The spirit of nationality peaked great heights with children showcasing events of courage, valour and supreme sacrifice exhibited by the indomitable spirit of our freedom fighters under leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose and many more. A lotus drill based on yogic exercises to instill pride in our historical inheritance captivated the audience. The children also portrayed with an overwhelming feeling of pride and joy the progress achieved by India in the fields of science, technology, sports, fashion and entertainment through scintillating dance performances that made the event a truly enthralling experience . Principal Ms. Meeta Rai encouraged the young children to inculcate the virtues of integrity, patience and tolerance to cope with the diverse challenges of life and make a mark in this world.
ANNUAL INTER DPS WESTERN VOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 - A DPS Society initiat
6th August 2011 was indeed a red letter day for DPS Indirpuram as they hosted the Zonal Level Annual Inter DPS Western Vocal Music Competition 2011, a DPS Society initiative. Attended by the Chief Guest Mr Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society; Guest of Honour Ms Renu Mital, Director DPS Society, and presided over by the school Pro-Vice Chairperson Ms Santosh Bansal, the festival brought together teams from eleven Delhi Public Schools from Delhi and the NCR. The eminent panel of Judges comprised Mr Royall McLaren, Director, Delhi Christian Chorus, Mr Kochin Wu, from the Déjà vu Band of senior musicians and Ms Vandana Kohli, musician, photographer, film maker & editor. The other dignitaries present on the occasion were Mr S. Bansal, Mr Abhishek Bansal, Member, Managing Committee, and Principals from Delhi Public School of Delhi and NCR, and other neighbourhood schools. In the welcome address, the Principal Mrs Meeta Rai expressed her gratitude for DPS Society, for giving her an opportunity to host this prestigious event. She expressed the need for music today as music alone can bind people together in these turbulent times. The melodious rendition of ‘Music’ by Petula Clark and the welcome song ‘Master the tempest in raging’ a famous anthem, reinforced that the path to peace lies through music. The vibrant dance to the tune of the world famous ‘Give me Freedom’, whetted one’s appetite for more melody to flow. The eleven participating teams were from DPS Bulandshahr, DPS Dwarka DPS Faridabad, DPS Greater Noida, DPS Gurgaon, DPS Maruti Kunj, DPS Noida, DPS Rohini, DPS Sushant Lok, DPS Vasant Kunj and the host school DPS Indirapuram. The teams were aptly named after the great music maestros of all times –- Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Schubert, Chopin, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Brahms, Strauss and Schumann. Following the Group Songs by eleven teams, the solo performances were staged. The mellifluous renditions of the timeless melodies left no doubt about the skill and proficiency of the Delhi Public School students in the field of western vocal music. The Judges for the event Mr Royall McLaren, Mr Kochin Wu and Ms Vandana Kohli commented on the grand feast the day had offered to all music lovers. It was real joy to hear Mr Kochin Wu and Ms Vandana sing for the audience, ‘Crazy’ & ‘Hello darkness, My old friend’ – very popular old numbers. The Chief Guest Mr Ashok Chandra lauded the performance and the amazing bench mark set by the teams. He congratulated the host school and the Principal Ms Meeta Rai’s passionate involvement and initiative in hosting such a gala event. Ms Renu Mital, Guest of Honour, hailed the function as an exemplary lesson in event-management where nothing was short of perfection. The function came to a befitting close with the result-announcement and prize distribution. DPS Noida won the Best Team Trophy while the Runner-Up Trophy was awarded to DPS Vasant Kunj. DPS Indirapuram achieved the III position as a team. In the group song category DPS Noida was placed I while DPS Indirapuram bagged the II place. In the solo category DPS Vasant Kunj emerged the winner and DPS Dwarka followed at the second place.
Computer Festival at D.P.S. Indirapuram
Delhi Public School Indirapuram held its first Computer Festival – “Tweek” 2011 on the 19th and 20th of July to celebrate the spirit of computing and to encourage students to enhance their computer skills. The festival was inaugurated with a prayer followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai. In her address to the students she congratulated the Computer Department and student co-ordinators for this initiative. She also highlighted the role of computers in enriching the teaching-learning process. The festival commenced with the presentation of the school’s Computer Club Badge to the Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai. A video showcasing technological marvels in the field of computers was screened thereafter. Day 1 of the festival witnessed a number of events and competitions showcasing the computer skills of the students. These included-programming, Gaming, Audio and Video Editing, Flash, Junkyard Wars, Photoshop, Web designing, IT Quiz and Group discussions. Day 2 of the festival witnessed the presence of eminent guests like, Mr. Abhishek Bansal, Member Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram, as the Chief Guest and Mr. Jagdev Sharma, IT Head, Pacific Malls, as the Guest of Honour. In keeping with the spirit of computing, the school choir presented the song, ‘I have got a mouse’ and the school dance troupe presented a robotic dance on this occasion. Former students of the school and members of the Alumni Association, Kritesh Gupta, M. Siddharth, Deepshikha and Nishant Ahuja shared their experiences as computer students in school and also highlighted its importance in every field today. A presentation showcasing all the IT events conducted on Day 1 was also screened. The school Principal , Ms. Meeta Rai, the Chief Guest, Mr. Abhishek Bansal and the Guest of Honour, Mr. Jagdev Sharma gave away the prizes to the students who had excelled in the various events. In his address to the students, the Chief Guest, Mr. Abhishek Bansal shared his vision of converting each classroom to a smart class and building up relevant teacher resource centers. The event drew to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Shiva Singh, the head of the Computer Department.
Alumni Meet at D.P.S. Indirapuram
As per the agenda for the day, elections were held to elect the various office bearers for the association. Kritesh Gupta, a student of the class XII, session 2008-2009 was elected as the President while Aruma Kansal and M. Siddharth of the same session were elected as the Secretary and the Treasurer respectively. Ayush Mital and Deepshikha were nominated for the post of batch –coordinators.
Special Assembly on Rabindranath Tagore
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized a special Assembly on Friday, the 8th of July to commemorate the 150th birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The occasion was graced by the school Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai. The Assembly commenced with a prayer by the school principal, invoking the blessings of the Almighty from Tagore’s immortal collection of poems - ‘Gitanjali’ The students of D.P.S. made a brilliant and praise-worthy attempt to present the multi-faceted talent of this genius by presenting glimpses of the various art forms this poet par excellence had experimented with. Interspersed with this immortal bard’s verses and quotes in Bengali, the Assembly mesmerized the audience by recreating the magic of Tagore’s elegant prose and soul-rendering poetry. The students paid tribute to this great patriot, by reciting the prayer “Where the mind is without fear” from Gitanjali. They re-lived his spirit of freedom and celebrated his faith in the boundless energy of youth with the Rabindra Sangeet “Aamra Nuton Jouboneri Doot” (we are the harbingers of the New Era). The students presented the lyrical beauty and emotional rhythm of Tagore’s verses through dance and recitation that transcended the mundane and touched the sublime. They performed a dance on the Rabindra sangeet “Momo Chitte Nriti Nritey”. This ethereal performance could be best described in Tagore’s own words - “as a play of feelings and not of action”. The students also presented a verse-in-motion based on Tagore’s poem, ‘Upagupta’. A video displaying various images from this iconoclast’s life was also screened. The Assembly ended with the National Anthem as a homage to this prominent literateur and Nobel Laureate who had penned it.
PANEL DISCUSSION
A panel discussion on the book ‘Divasvapna’ authored by a visionary educationist Gijubhai Bhadeka was held at the Primary Wing of DPS Indirauram on Friday, 1st July 2011. The panel specifically discussed the child-centric playway method of education pioneered by Maria Montessori that deeply influenced Gijubhai Bhadeka. The protagonist of the novel, a spokesperson of the author himself is a teacher ignited by a missionary zeal to revolutionize the education system and remains undeterred in the face of all odds till his mission is accomplished. Ms. Eram Abedi moderated the discussion and the panelists were Ms. Cherie Wilson, Ms. Sabiha Jafri, Ms. Rajni Seth, Ms. Sucharita Biswal, Ms. Tanushree D’Rozario and Ms. Dolon Pal. The panel discussion was followed by the screening of a film titled, – ‘Temple on the Hill’. The Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai lauded the efforts of the panelists to bring forth the strong message of an iconoclastic educationist and hoped the teachers would strive relentlessly to crystallize the vision of Gijubhai Bhadeka so that the children of today can become the messiahs of a new tomorrow.
The Four Pillars of Learning
D.P.S. Indirapuram organized a special screening of Dr. Karan Singh’s famous speech on the “Four Pillars of Learning”. The Pillars of learning were drafted at the UNESCO’S world summit in order to make learning a more holistic process. The central idea behind it is that learning is a dynamic Life Long process that carries on from the ‘wowb to the tomb’ The first pillar of leaning is ‘Learning to know’- the purpose of learning is to acquire knowledge, know about things more and more, one should have insatiable thirst for learning. The second pillar is ‘Learning to do’ – all knowledge is futile if it cannot be applied for practical day to day purposes. As Dr. Karan Singh said in his speech, “of what use is it if a nation has only scientists and technocrats who can launch space ships, but does not have people who can repair television sets and refrigerators.” All learning should thus necessarily be accompanied by work experience as both go hand in hand. The third pillar of leaning is ‘Learning to live together” - Learning should nurture or inculcate certain values that will teach people to live more harmoniously. The values can be classified as family, societal, inter-religious and environmental values. Dr. Karan Singh emphasized on certain qualities like patience, tolerance, cleanliness, cooperation which are the basis of healthy family, societal and global relationships. The fourth pillar of learning is ‘Learning to be’ – Learning should bring out the best in the self. It should help one to develop to the fullest of his potential so that one can evolve into a complete ‘being’. These four pillars of learning balance the future of our coming generations and without one the whole structure would collapse. The teachers and educators thus, have a great role to play as they shape the destiny of the younger generation, it is they who can impart proper learning to their students so that they can finally learn ‘to be’ worthy global citizens.
Workshop on Learning Disabilities
D.P.S. Indirapuram organized a workshop on the 30th of June in order to sensitize teachers towards children with learning disabilities. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Deepinder Sekhon , a special educator and a Child, Adoloscent and Family Counselor. Ms. Sekhon began the session with a simple exercise to make the teachers aware about how children with leaning disabilities find it difficult to follow multiple instructions given to them one after the other. Ms. Sekhon emphasized that children with learning disabilities were children of average or above average IQ and could lead a normal life with some amount of accommodation. She appealed to the teachers to be specially sensitive towards such children and try and empathize with them. Ms. Sekhon also made a powerPoint presentation to familiarize the teachers with the different types of learning disabilities, namely – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dsypraxia and others. She also gave the teachers some simple strategies to help children overcome such disabilities. The session was an extremely interactive one as the teachers participated enthusiastically, coming up with queries and also taking up some typical case studies.
Workshop on Stress Management at DPS Indirapuram
D.P.S. Indirapuram organized a workshop on stress management on the 28th of July for the benefit of all its teachers. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Payal Sharma who is empanelled as a Trainer with the Times Group. Dr. Payal Sharma also conducts training as a freelance trainer with schools and management institutes of repute. In the workshop held at D.P.S. she demonstrated certain ‘Relaxation Techniques’ that could be used as handy tools to relieve stress. The workshop commenced with some breathing exercises and meditation which enable the body to attain the Alfa state. Dr. Sharma emphasized on how one needs to maintain correct rather a balanced posture while using these techniques she also demonstrated the ‘release technique’ which is another important tool for handling emotions in a proper fashion. It could also be used to combat chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The workshop was presided over by the school Vice Principal Ms. Anita Choudhary and Senior Mistress Mrs. Meeta Sharma. The workshop was followed by an interactive session, wherein teachers came up with many queries. The session was an extremely fruitful one as it gave the teachers an insight into how they could purge away therein negative emotions, handle pressure successfully and develop a more congenial classroom climate.
TRIP TO NAINITAL – JIM CORBETT
The school planned a trip to Nainital & Jim Corbett for class – V students from 14th to 16th May, 2011 to engage the students in fun-filled learning experiences. 63 students along with the Head Mistress Ms. Seema Kaur, 04 teachers and school nurse went on this trip. The trip was organized with the expert support of Ran Tourista Travels. Nainital and its picturesque surroundings recharged and refreshed the students. Visit to the Mall Road, Naina Devi Temple, Bhimtal, Jim Corbett House, Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park and Jim Corbett Museum were the highlights of the trip. At Mall Road, the children enjoyed shopping for their parents and siblings. On 15th morning, the teachers and the children visited the famous Naina Devi Temple and Bhimtal. On the same day in the evening we visited Jim Corbett House – the place where Jim Corbett spent his life. The place houses some of his belongings even now. Here the children learnt about the life and experiences of Jim Corbett. On 16th, the children left early in the morning for the jungle safari at Jim Corbett Park in open jeeps. A guide was provided who gave interesting information about the Park and the animals in the wild. It was an enchanting and a novel experience for the children as well as the teachers to sight elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boars, monkeys, peacocks, langoors, lizards etc. in the wild amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Sal trees. But the solitary beast, the tiger eluded us much to our disappointment. The same day we visited the Corbett Museum where the children gathered information about tigers, elephants and panthers.The children also had lot of fun in the fresh water stream of River Kosi at Garjia Temple.A quiz was organized on the last day of the trip by Ran Tourista Travels. Apart from that the children enjoyed playing musical chairs and participating in dance competition. Fresh, hygienic and delicious food was provided to the children and the staff. Children thoroughly enjoyed the trip and learnt the importance of time management, co-ordination, co-operation and self reliance. The entire trip was a memorable experience for everyone.
TRIP TO MANALI (ROHTANG PASS) FROM 27th to 31st May, 2011
The last week of May will forever remain etched in the memories of Class IX students of DPS, Indirapuram, as 35 students, 03 teachers and the Vice-Principal visited the beautiful hill station of Manali. The lush greenery, majestic mountains, crystal clear babbling waters of river Beas left them mesmerized. Students explored the local market, visited the famous Hadimba Devi Temple, did trekking on the snow clad mountains of Rohtang pass and marvelled at the exquisite and serene beauty of the area. The two and a half hour journey to the Rohtang pass was thrilling and exciting as the narrow winding roads took the group to Marhi where students enjoyed sliding on the snow, and played with snow balls. A group of children led by Mr. Javed went further up the mountain to see Sabu waterfall. They also experienced oneness with nature on their ‘nature walks’ in the morning. The educational-cum-excursion trip also made them aware of our hill stations which are littered with refuse left by the tourists. The Himachal Government has banned the use of Poly bags, and the students realized the importance of keeping our hill stations pollution free. It was no doubt a great learning experience for not only the students but teachers as well, who accompanied them. The trip was organized with the expert support of AAP (Adventure Activities Promoters), which caters to most of the Delhi Public Schools in Delhi & NCR. TRIP TO SOLAN-SHIMLA FROM 20th May to 25th May, 2011 LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP AT
Subject Enrichment Workshop at D.P.S. Indirapuram
D.P.S. Indirapuram organized a subject enrichment workshop on Saturday, the 30th of April. Teachers from different departments made presentations to highlight the importance and relevance of their respective subjects in today’s times. Each department was allotted a period of five minutes for making their presentation. The event witnessed participation by almost all the departments of the school – English , Social Studies, Maths, Sciences, Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Art & Dance, to name a few. The event was graced by the school principal Ms. Meeta Rai, the vice-principal Ms. Anita Choudhary and the Head Mistress Ms. Sangeeta Hajela. The day began with the Ganesh Stuti and a Prayer Song which was a joint effort of the Art & Dance Department, wherein the teachers put up a mesmerizing dance recital as the art teacher skillfully painted a picture of Lord Ganesha while the presentation was going on stage. The teachers came up with some extremely innovative presentations in the form of chat shows, street plays, skits, parodies and couplets. A number of power-point presentations were also made to give in-depth information about the scope of a particular subject - institutes of higher studies, specialization, scholarships, related fields, job opportunities etc. The workshop was aimed to help students develop interest in all school subjects and at the same time realize their practical utility. It also focused on helping the students choose a particular stream after their class X. Hence, the workshop was followed by these presentations being put up by the teachers in the school Assembly for the benefit of the students. CCE Workshop Held
DPS Indirapuram organized an Interactive Session with the parents of class IX students, to apprise them of the CCE scheme and to address their queries pertaining to the various implications of the system. A warm-up session to introduce the system was followed by an in-depth explanation about the objectives, evaluation of scholastic & co-scholastic areas & all other components of the CCE. The school Vice-Principal Ms. Anita Chaudhary, with the help of Power Point Presentation, highlighted the key areas of change. She briefed the gathering about the initiatives taken by the school to impart not just the scholastic training but also the need to develop interest in Art, Dance, Music & Life skills as well. “CCE”, she said, “was not about the dilution of academics, but about replacing rote-learning with more meaningful & longer-lasting tools such as research & project work, quizzes, aural- visual methods etc.” The interactive session followed and the various queries fielded by the parents were duly answered by the Head Mistress, Ms. Sangeeta Hajela, the representative of class IX, Ms. Gayatri Sharma and other teachers present. The parents appreciated the endeavour as the session came to the close. SPIC MACAY AT D.P.S. INDIRAPURAM
Delhi Public School Indirapuram in association with Spic Macay hosted a Kathak Dance recital performed by Pandit Shri Deepak Maharaj on Friday, 29th April, 2011. Pandit Deepak Maharaj is the son of the renowned Kathak Maestro, Pt. Birju Maharaj. He has performed extensively all over the world and has played leading roles in dance dramas, like Krishnayan, Kumar Sambhav, Katha Raghunath Ki, Rupmati Bajbhadur, Shan-e-Awadh etc. His performances have received wide acclaim in India, U.S.A., Canada, Italy, Australia, Russia and many other countries. He has also performed at prestigious dance festivals like Kathak Kendra Dance, Sur Sringar, Asian Music Circuit at London etc. Over the years he has been conferred with various prestigious Awards like Sringar Mani, the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award and Yuva Darpan to name a few. Certified as an ‘A’ grade artist by Doordharshan Kendra, New Delhi, he is one of the greatest exponents of this dance form in India. The programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp followed by an enthralling dance performance by Pt. Deepak Maharaj who was accompanied by Pt. Jai Kishen Maharaj, the elder son of Pt. Birju Maharaj, on the tabla, Gulam Warris on the Sarangi and Santosh Sinha as the vocalist. The school principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai felicitated the eminent artists. She welcomed all the guests and expressed her happiness at hosting the event. She said that such events expose our students to the rich heritage of our country. The dance Maestro presented his performance through lecture demonstration and held the audience spell bound especially with his “Mayur Dance”. He demonstrated a number of foot movements according to different time cycles. Through the movement of his eye-brows, wrists and shoulders he also depicted vividly the various sights and sounds of nature. The Circle of Life Over 500 children of class Prep of DPS Indirapuram presented a spectacular show entitled ‘The Circle of Life’ based on the memorable and popular tale of ‘The Lion king’. The function was attended by the Chief guest Prof. B.P.Khandelwal, member DPS Society, Ms. Indira Kohli, Principal G.D.Goenka, Mrs. Santosh Bansal Pro Vice Chairperson of the school and Ms. Nidhi Bansal. A large gathering of enthusiastic parents and grandparents watched the show with baited- breath as the little angels stole everyone’s heart. The school Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai addressed the gathering and encouraged parents to spend quality time with their children.The entire auditorium came alive with Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Sarabi, Scar and Zazu performing many a jig in the typical jungle setting, giving a message of maintaining peace and harmony. The Chief guest praised the little ones for their extraordinary performance. Mrs. Rohini Duggal the Senior Mistress proposed the vote of thanks & thanked everyone for their support & encouragement in making the show a success. Japan Day at DPS Indirapuram Delhi Public School Indirapuram celebrated Japan Day in a Special Assembly held on Friday, the 15th of April. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Ashok Chawla, the Prime Minister’s official interpreter for the Japanese Language and secretary of the Indian Translator’s Association. Other eminent guests were Mr. Funaki Kaituu, admission counselor at the Asia Pacific University, Japan and Miss Priya. The function began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The school Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai addressed the gathering thereafter. She began her address by asking the audience to observe silence for two minutes in remembrance of all those who had suffered in the recent calamity in Japan. She also spoke of the patience, restraint and togetherness exhibited by the Japanese in the face of such odds. The school choir presented a Japanese song – ‘Bokura Wa Minna’ and the school dance troupe performed a colorful Rajasthani Dance. Miss Tisa of class XI shared the amazing experiences she had on her trip to Japan while Alisha spoke about her experience of learning the Japanese Language. The Chief Guest, Dr. Ashok Chawla congratulated the children for mastering the Japanese Language. He spoke briefly about the various courses offered by the Asia Pacific University in Japan, the prospects, course, programmes, job opportunities and scholarships. The function was followed by a powerpoint presentation by Mr. Funaki and a counseling session for the students. The programme ended with a vote of thanks, proposed by Mrs. Anju Raghav. Inter School Competitions
ACTIVITY PUPPET SHOW HT Pace organised a Puppet Show for Classes IV and V on 20th April in DPS Indirapuram. The resource person enthralled the students with a lovely story through the enactment of the puppets. The children thoroughly enjoyed the show. They had an interactive session with the resource person who taught them some techniques of puppetry. BOOK FAIR
A Book Fair organized by Scholastic India was inaugurated on 25th April 2011 by Mr. Abhishek Bansal, Member Managing Committee, DPS Indirapuram in the Junior Wing of the School. Accompanied by the Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai, Mr. Bansal did the honours by cutting the ribbon and throwing open the beautiful world of books to the students of Classes I to V. The Principal expressed her firm conviction in the power of books to open up new horizons of knowledge for the children. The wonderful event gave the children the chance to see, touch and fall in love with the best of childrens’ books. The enthusiastic children lined up, and waited their turn and were seen browsing books and jotting down titles of their choice. Scholastic India also organized many fun filled activities and competitions in their effort to unleash the imagination of the students and get them connected with books. There was an Intra Class Scholastic Drawing and Colouring Competition for classes I & II and an Intra Class G.K. Competition for Classes III, IV & V. A Cartoon Workshop for Class IV was conducted by the Resource person, Mr. Ajit Narayan, on 26th April 2011. The cartoonist demonstrated and explained techniques of making cartoons and caricatures to the children. There was an enthusiastic response from the students. The students of Class III were entertained by a Story Telling Session by Ms. Nupur Awasthi, from Scholastic India on 28th April. Using interesting props and with action and mimicry, the resource person captured the imagination of the children and left them spellbound.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY – EARTH DAY
The School celebrated Earth Day in the Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram with a lot of enthusiasm. A number of activities were organised to make the children aware and conscious of their responsibility to save the Earth. Children recycled and made interesting articles out of waste material, they made paper bags using old newspapers and head bands saying ‘Go Green’ & ‘Think Green’ etc. The culmination to the celebrations was a Special Assembly held on 21st April 2011 to commemorate Earth Day. The Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai, led the school in a prayer, to begin the Assembly. She also administered a pledge to the students for saving our planet, Earth.Students of the Primary Wing presented a beautiful poem and a dance that enthralled one and all. The School Choir presented a song. The Principal, also shared with the students, the story of the Death and Resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ, on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter. Earth Day Celebration at D.P.S. Indirapuram DPS, Indirapuram celebrated Earth Day with great gusto. In its Endeavour to educate the senior students about their responsibility and role in saving mother Earth, it held a special screening of a documentary, ‘A Sinking Lifeline’ by eminent documentary film maker, Mr. Satyen Wanchoo. The film based on Kashmir, the Garden of Himalayas, threw light on the changes in hydrological regime of the region which has adversely affected its biodiversity. Receding glaciers, drying river basins, inconsistent water flow, floods, droughts, temperature variations, weaker monsoon all point towards a big catastrophe waiting to happen. The documentary based on the findings of the research carried out by Cambridge University & Benaras Hindu University, involved in the project, captured the attention of the students and teachers alike. The screening was followed by an interaction round where Mr. Wanchoo answered all the questions related to the importance of river systems, causes of drying up of river Saraswati and the like put forward by students. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Meeta Rai, the school principal exhorted students to love mother nature and be grateful to God for this beautiful Earth. She also asked all present to keep their surroundings clean. Mrs. Anita Choudhary, Vice – Principal, proposed the vote of thanks and urged students to be good care takers of the planet. “Talent unlimited” On 7th and 8th March, D.P.S. Indirapuram celebrated the Annual Day for Classes I and II. The Principal Mrs.Meeta Rai accorded a warm welcome to the Honourable Chief Guest for the day, Mrs. Punam Kashyap, Director Education GEMS and to the Guest of Honour, Mrs. Rachana Pandit, Principal D.P.S. Maruti Kunj, Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson, D.P.S. Indirapuram presided over the event. The show “Talent Unlimited” commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, the Principal and all the eminent guests present. The Cultural Extravaganza had a perfect beginning with a classical dance performance invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The show exhibited the unique talent of children in various fields like gymnastics, aerobics, mass P.T., western dance and roller skating. The enchanting fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by the budding young stars was a great visual treat! The Chief Guest lauded the efforts of D.P.S. Indirapuram in providing a platform for “the children of tomorrow to showcase their talent galore”. The following day, renowned Punjabi Singer Mr. Shanker Sahney graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Mr. Ravindra Angrish was the Guest of Honour. It was yet another day of a very memorable cultural experience that would be savoured for long! A mellifluous rendition of the Saraswati Vandana followed by a wonderful presentation of Yoga Asanas was both therapeutic and rejuvenating for the gathering as well. The spectacular drills and scintillating dance performances added rhythm and enthralled one and all. Finally, it was the most overwhelming experience to see the spirit of patriotism peak to new heights with the little Taekwondo champs beautifully depicting the heroics of the brave soldiers of our motherland. The Chief Guest praised the endeavours of D.P.S. Indirapuram to bring out the best in every child and opening up new horizons of a world beyond books. Mr. Sahney very graciously sang a few foot tapping Punjabi songs which had a rapturous audience swinging to its beats. The Head Mistress, Mrs. Seema Kaur proposed the vote of thanks bringing the two days spectacular event to an end.
‘FAREWELL PARTY’ (2010-2011)
Delhi Public School Indirapuram bid adieu to the outgoing batch of class XII in the “Valedictory Function” held on 28th January 2011. The function started with a traditional welcome of the students. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai blessed the students and urged them to remember the values and principles taught at the school. She also expressed her confidence that the students would continue to uphold the school’s name and reputation. The Students of class XI organized a cultural programme which included dance performances, solo and group songs and a power point presentation capturing the emotions and parting thoughts of students and teachers as well. The school band of class XI also gave a rocking performance. The highlight of the function was the Personality Contest for the students of class XII. The awards for the Best Personality (Female and Male) were bagged by Raghav Chawla and Nitya Batra respectively. Rohan Katyal won the most coveted title of Mr. DPS Indirapuram while Sagarika Gogia was adjudged Ms. DPS Indirapuram. Anmol Kakkar and Chirag Nagpal were declared the Best Dressed Girl and Best Dressed Boy respectively. Gaurav Amlani and Aarshiya Chaudhary were declared ‘Mr. Talented’ and ‘Ms. Talented’. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai accompanied by the students of class XII cut the ceremonial cake. Students were felicitated with souvenirs and mementoes.
SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY FOR CLASS VIII
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized “The Scholar Badge” ceremony for class VIII on Friday 28th January 2011. The school felicitated the students who had excelled in academic performance in the session 2009-10 by awarding them Scholar Badges and blazers. Prof. B.P Khandelwal, Member DPS Society was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. The School Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the Chief Guest and parents. She thanked Prof. B.P Khandelwal for being a source of strength and motivation, constantly enriching the school with his wide and varied experience. She ended her speech with a beautiful poem which emphasized that the winner is the one who thinks he can win. The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp followed by Ganesh Stuti. The school choir sang a special number composed and written by the music department, while the school ‘Dance Troupe’ gave a scintillating dance performance on - ‘Aaya India’. Prof. B.P Khandelwal and Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai felicitated the students with the Scholar Badges and blazers for scoring eighty percent and above marks for three years consecutively. The Chief Guest Mr. Khandelwal in his address thanked the parents for having faith in the school and entrusting their brilliant children in its care. The ceremony came to an end with a vote of thanks by the Senior Mistress Mrs. Meeta Sharma. INCREDIBLE INDIA
On 9th December 2010, Delhi Public School Indirapuram, celebrated ‘INCREDIBLE INDIA’, a presentation by the students of class III. Mrs. Nina Sehgal, Director D.P.S. Vasant Kunj and Member Managing Committee Delhi Public School Indirapuram graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The Chief Guest and other honoured guests were accorded a warm welcome by the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai. The show was a wonderful amalgamation of the varied facets of our Motherland. The nine year olds journeyed through the states of West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Delhi highlighting the various personalities, festivals, music and dances of different parts of the country. It endeavoured to instill among the children a sense of pride in the great Indian culture and heritage. The scintillating performance put up by 480 enthusiastic participants of Class III held the audience spellbound. The Chief Guest, lauded the efforts of the teachers and students for putting up a spectacular show. She generously praised the school choir for the melodious rendition of songs which held the show together. Mrs. Seema Kaur Head Mistress D.P.S. Indirapuram proposed the vote of thanks. She thanked the teachers and students for their hard work and enthusiasm in making the show a grand success. The food and craft exhibition, neatly spread out in the atrium, showcasing varieties of food and craft items from different states enthralled the audience.
World Heritage Day
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized a Heritage Tambola for the students of Class IX and X to mark the occasion of World Heritage Day. The Quiz was an initiative taken by the social science department of the school and the Quiz Club coordinators Dr Kavya & Ms Savita to make the students aware of their rich cultural heritage. The school Principal, Mrs Meeta Rai emphasized on how important it was for each of us to express our love and concern for our cultural inheritance and preserve it for posterity. She administered the pledge taken by the students to protect their ancient monuments and not to deface them. In order to ensure maximum participation, the quiz was organized in the form of a ‘Tambola’. Tickets similar to that of ‘Tambola’ were distributed amongst the students present in the auditorium. Each number on the ticket had a corresponding question which was displayed on the screen through the projector. A plethora of questions ranging from music to monuments to cuisine were asked. Students were shown visual clippings of famous monuments, dance and art forms, personalities and were asked to identify them. Audio cues were also given, where in the students were asked to identify a particular musical instrument or the voice of eminent personalities. The various Prize Categories included – Early Bird prizes, Top line, Bottom line and Full House winners. Seven students won the Early Bird prizes, while there were four each for the Top and Bottom lines. About ten students won the prize in the Full House Category. The school Vice Principal, Ms Anita Chaudhary gave away the prizes and thanked the student volunteers and the social science department for their endeavour. The session ended with the answers being displayed on the screen for the benefit of the students.
REPORT OF THE BOOK REVIEW (‘To Sir, With Love’)
Delhi Public School, Indirapuram organized a Book Review session for its teachers on 14th January, 2011. The book chosen for the review was the famous classic by Mr E.R. Braithwaite, entitled ‘To Sir, With Love’. The session was presided over by the school principal, Ms Meeta Rai. In keeping with the spirit of the book, she motivated the teachers to be more innovative and creative while meeting their classroom challenges. Teachers, she expressed, indeed lay the very foundation of the national life by creating and mounding the youth. The session was unique and novel as the panel discussion was interspersed with some memorable scenes from the book, enacted by the teachers themselves. The school Vice-principal, Ms Anita Chaudhary moderated the discussion and Senior Mistress, Ms Sangeeta Hajela, and teachers Ms Samita Das, Ms Deboshree, Ms Ritu Raj and Ms Anjali Swaroop constituted the panel. The session commenced with the Moderator introducing the book to the audience. Giving examples of people like Rosa Parker, she also gave them an insight into the discriminatory attitude of the people of those times, and how an individual can conquer the circumstances inspite of social bias and prejudices. She then invited Ms Sangeeta Hajela to speak on the relevance of the book in present times and its everlasting, universal appeal. She hailed the book as a must-read manual for all teachers offering many a tip on the art of teaching and learning. The other panel members spoke about various other perspectives – its historical background, the main characters and the new teaching methodologies which one comes across at every page in the book. The discussion, which was indeed very stimulating, became all the more alive when followed up by enactment of the scenes from the book, helping the audience to relate to it very easily. Indeed by the end of the book discussion, the rebellious Denham and Pamela Dare, the gracious Ms Dale Evans and dashing ‘sir’ had endeared themselves to the spectators. The session concluded with the screening of the all time popular film, ‘To Sir, With Love’, based on the book. Enriched, the teachers learnt some useful and practical techniques and innovative methods to handle classroom situations more effectively. The session was also an eye-opener as it revealed the wonderful talent of some teachers as singers, thinkers, orators and above all, actors par excellence. Surely DPS Indirapuram class rooms will never be the same again! CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT DPS INDIRAPURAM
D.P.S Indirapuram celebrated Christmas in a Special Assembly held at the school Auditorium on 22nd December 2010. The Chief Guest on this occasion was Prof. Sydney Rebeiro,Ex. Dean Delhi University and Management Consultant. Other honoured Guests who graced the occasion were Rt. Rev Bishop P. Santram, Ex. Bishop, Diocese of Delhi, Mrs. Santosh Bansal Pro-Vice Chairperson, D.P.S Indirapuram and Mr. Reginald Milton from Y.M.C.A New Delhi. The celebrations began with the lighting of the candles by the honoured guests and the school choir singing rapturously, heralding the joy of Christmas. There after, the school Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the gathering. Addressing the audience she highlighted the true spirit of Christmas which lies not merely in the celebrations, but more so in giving, sharing, forgiving and loving. The celebrations began with a song by the children of Shiksha Kendra. This was followed by the Nativity Play that was simply ethereal. The school choir sang carols that included all time Christmas favorites like Silent Night, Going to Bethelehem, We three Kings and many more. Small children in colorful costumes danced to the tune of “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and Santa showered the audience with his bagful of goodies. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Sydney Rebeiro spoke about exemplary personalities who thought about making the world a better place by touching people’s lives more meaningfully which is actually the real message of Christmas. He also spoke about the origin of the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus.This was followed by the benediction, which was given by Rt. Rev Bishop P. Santram who blessed the children and the school SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY FOR CLASSES IX TO XII
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized a Scholar Badge Ceremony for classes IX to XII on Tuesday 14th December 2010.The school felicitated the students who had excelled in academic performance in the session, 2009-2010 by awarding them scholar badges, blazers and ties. Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman D.P.S Society was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. The occasion was also graced by Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson D.P.S Indirapuram. The school Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the Chief Guest, other dignitaries and parents. She thanked Mr. Ashok Chandra for being a source of strength and motivation, constantly enriching the school with his wide and varied experience. She also thanked the parents for having faith in the school and entrusting their brilliant children in its care. She ended her speech with a beautiful poem which emphasized that the winner is the one who thinks he can win. To mark this occasion, the school choir sang a special number composed and written by the music department while the school Dance troupe performed a scintillating dance- fusion. Mr. Ashok Chandra and Mrs. Santosh Bansal personally felicitated each student awarding them scholar badges, blazers and ties for scoring eighty percent and above marks consecutively for three years and more. The highlight of the ceremony was the awarding of the gold medal for the first time in the history of the school since its inception eight years ago. Neelesh Kumar and Varun Shankar of class XII were awarded the gold medal for consistently scoring above eighty percent in the past seven years. In keeping with the true spirit of D.P.S which strives to bring out the best in every student, the school also recognized other talents by awarding prizes to students excelling in academics and sporting events at the Zonal Level. The Chief Guest Mr. Ashok Chandra, in his address emphasized on the holistic development of every child and the responsibility of the teachers in identifying and developing the confidence of their students. The ceremony closed with a vote of thanks by the Vice- Principal, Mrs. Anita Chaudhary.
NATIONAL BOOK WEEK HELD AT DPS INDIRAPURAM
On the occasion of National Book Week a quiz was conducted in the Senior School Library at DPS Indirapuram on 26th November 2010. Mr. Dwijendra Kumar from National Book Trust was present on this occasion. The main theme of the quiz was ‘Books and Authors’ and it was organized for the VII and IX classes. Mrs. Anita Chaudhary vice Principal introduced the guest. The main aim of this quiz was to motivate the children to read books and try to make it a habit. Books were given as prizes for each correct answer. The prizes ranged from books on ‘The Constitution’, translated stories from Jammu and Kashmir and Biographies of great personalities. All students took part in this quiz with a lot of zeal and interest. More than forty books were given to the students and it was great fun and all the children enjoyed this activity a lot. It was really a delightful morning for all. DPS INDIRAPURAM ORGANIZES CCE ENGLISH/HINDI WORKSHOP
A workshop was conducted at DPS Indirapuram by the Madhuban Publishers on the theme of CCE pattern and the importance and usage of the supplementary reader. Ms. Swapnaa Das an educationist, a veteran English teacher, and an ex- principal started the day with a Power-Point Presentation followed by an indepth analysis of the same. As action speaks louder than words and hands - on experience is the best teacher, so Ms. Das got the teachers involved in a series of activities stimulating them to think out of the box. She then pointed out that this is what CCE is all about. Mainly directed towards middle- school, she spoke about innovative activities namely ‘Round Robin’, ‘Gallery Walk’ and ‘Complete the Story’ to inspire the students. Her treatment of the supplementary reader was also novel, giving a bagful of ideas about using them as a tool for encouraging reading amongst students. The resource person for the Hindi Workshop was Dr. Usha Sharma, associated with District Institute of Education and training (DIET), for development of text books and research projects. The primary concern she addressed was evaluation and grading as per the CCE scheme, with reference to Hindi. She highlighted the need to decide the value points before marking the answers given by the students. The correct evaluation of a prose lesson, a poetry recitation, and listening skills were the special focus areas of the workshop. Indeed both the workshops provided an enriching and educative experience for the teachers. DPS INDIRAPURAM HOLDS ‘CAREER FEST’
To open new vistas for the students and acquaint them with the various professional and career options, DPS Indirapuram organized an ‘Interactive Session’ with Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai and ‘Career Fest’ on 4th December 2010. Interacting with the parents and students, the School Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai said that one must choose a career for which he has passion and ability. She also said that the school always strives to go beyond the traditional curriculum and assist students in identifying their needs and goals. The ‘Career Fest’ initiated with a Panel Discussion in the school auditorium, packed with senior students and their parents. The Panel comprised Mr. Rohit Mittal from K.R Manglam Institute of Management, Mr. Greg and Ms. Sharda from SIEC- Overseas Education, Mr. Anupam Sinha and Mr. Subrat from Career Launcher and Mr. Pradeep Aastha from Educomp. The aim of the ‘Career Fest’ was to broaden the outlook of the students, by providing comprehensive information on career related issues, and to help students develop an awareness of the contemporary, traditional and offbeat professions, and the skills required to make a career in various professional courses.The programme came to an end with a question and answer session. “KRISHAN LEELA”
DPS Indirapuram organized a spectacular show “Krishan Leela” based on the life and teachings of Lord Krishna on 2nd December 2010. The children of class IV enacted relevant incidents from the lord’s life with immense religious fervour and eloquently put forward the message of love, kindness, empathy and generosity. Chief Guest of the day Shri Vrajendra Nanadan Das, Director Communication ISKCON and Vice President ISKCON, Guest of honour Mrs. Santosh Bansal Pro-Vice Chairperson D.P.S Indirapuram lit the ceremonial lamp while the choir sang devotional songs invoking the blessings of the Almighty. Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai urged the young dipsites to imbibe values from the life of Lord Krishna and become good human beings and create a better world for the future. Chief Guest Shri Vrajendra Nanadan Das expressed his joy and pleasure at the spectacular show. He advised everyone to adopt devotion of thought and excellence of conduct and evolve into socially responsible citizens. Parents were delighted to see their little ones perform.
Inter – DPS Creative/Fusion Dance Competition at DPS Indirapuram.
Delhi Public School Indirapuram organized an Inter – DPS Creative/ Fusion Dance Competition “Samanvay”, a DPS Society Initiative on 20th November 2010. Eleven Delhi Public Schools of Delhi and NCR participated in the Competition. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Prof. B.P Khandelwal, Member Managing Committee DPS Society. Ms. Renu Chaturvedi, Additional Secretary DPS Society. Ms. Rani Khanam a leading Kathak exponent of India and Ms. Charu Shankar a creative dancer, stage artist and choreographer were the honourable judges. The School Principal Ms. Meeta Rai welcomed all the dignitaries and the participating teams. She also expressed her happiness and joy at having been given the opportunity to host the grand event.
The programme commenced with Ganesh stuti for paying obeisance to Lord Ganesha. Constant Continuity – an Oxymoron, Old Complements New, Girl Child and Peace and Harmony through Sports were the themes on which the performances of the participants were based. Each theme enthused the audience with their eight-minute presentation, which depicted the perfect amalgamation of colour, rhythm, music, creativity and expression. A Hindi song “Hum Sab Hain Hindustani;” was sung by the junior school students. The first prize was bagged by DPS Mathura Road while DPS R.K Puram were the first runner – up. The Chief Guest Prof. B.P Khandelwal commended the talent of the children and stressed upon the fact, that exposure to co – curricular activities is important for building one’s personality. He gave away the prizes and certificates to the participants, amid loud cheers and thundering applause. The judges also praised the presentations by the students and encouraged them to take their passion for dance to greater heights. The event drew to a close with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Renu Charurvedi, Additional Secretary DPS Society. Indo-German Exchange Programme
Delhi Public School Indirapuram hosted the visiting German delegation from 24th October to 10th November 2010 as a part of 4th Indo German Exchange Programme, which was first initiated in the year 2007. The school organized a Special Assembly to mark its culmination on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society. Ms. Renu Mital, Director, DPS Society graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Ms. Juliana Fuchs, Programme Director, Max Mueller Bhavan presided over the function. Other eminent dignitaries included Mr. Abhishek Bansal, Member, Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram, Ms. Puneet Kaur, Project Coordinator Max Muller Bhawan, Ms. Renu Chaturvedi, Principal DPS Greater Noida, Mr. B.Singh, Director Modi Group of Schools and Mr. Amitabh Srivastava, Member, Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram. The School Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai expressed her happiness at hosting the event and said that it would go a long way in strengthening the Indo-German friendship. The function began with a Hindi song, ‘Teri Hai Zameen’ sung by the visiting German students, followed by a Power Point presentation showcasing the highlights of the visit to Germany and their reciprocal visit to India. The school students sang a German song ‘Durch den Monsun’ which left everyone singing along with them. Ms. Priya John, teacher- escort from DPS Indirapuram, Mr. Karl Heinz Jungfer, the German teacher, Mr. Pradeep Gulati, the Indian host parent, and Ms. Jule and Arpit Jain, the German and Indian students respectively, shared their experiences about the programme. The visiting German teacher, Mr. Karl Heinz appreciated the hospitality extended to all the delegates and thanked the School Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai and all the Co-ordinators for providing a perfect blend of education and entertainment, through an eighteen day schedule, during which they visited the Taj Mahal and other places in Agra, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and Dilli Haat. The School students also performed a Bavarian dance, while the German Students performed ‘Lavani’ dance from Maharashtra and Puppet dance from Rajasthan in colourful costumes, making the beats and rhythms of India their very own. The Chairman, Mr. Ashok Chandra gave away the souvenirs to the visiting guests. Ms. Juliana Fuchs also distributed mementoes to both German and Indian students who were a part of the Exchange Programme. The programme concluded with the national anthems of both India and Germany.
Indo-French Exchange Programme at Delhi Public School Indirapuram
Delhi Public School Indirapuram hosted the visiting French delegation from 27th October to 3rd November 2010 as a part of the First Indo French Exchange Programme. The School organized a Special Assembly to mark its culmination on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. The Chief Guest on this occasion was Mr. Daniel Rignault (Attache’de Cooperation Educative) Embassy of France. In her welcome address, the Principal, Mrs.Meeta Rai highlighted that the first Indo-French Exchange Programme was indeed an invaluable step in bridging distances between both the countries and creating a global culture. The function began with a French song ‘Ma Philosophie’ sung by the school students, followed by a power point presentation.The visiting French students also sang a Hindi song ‘Jahan Ho Pyar Ka Mausam’, which left everyone spellbound and singing along with them. The Vice Principal, Ms. Anita Chaudhary, a school student Kavya Bhardwaj and a teacher Ms. Moushumi Bhattacharya shared their experiences as hosts. It was surely a visual feast for all to watch DPS Indirapuram students perform the French Can-Can Dance with great finesse and grace while the French students performed Dandiya in colourful costumes, making the beats and rhythm of India their very own. The visiting Principal Mr. R. Dumalte appreciated the hospitality extended and thanked the School Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai and all the co-ordinators for providing a perfect blend of education and entertainment, through an action packed seven day schedule, during which they had visited the Taj Mahal and other places in Agra, Rajghat, Gandhi Museum, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plant, the French Embassy, Connaught Place, India Gate and Dilli Haat as well as participated in glass-painting, pottery and kite-flying sessions. The Chairman Mr. Ashok Chandra gave away the mementoes to the visiting guests. The programme concluded with the national anthems of India and France.
SPIC MACAY
Ms. Narayan, a venerated kathak Maestro of India, is a dancer ‘Par excellence’. She has been conferred with numerous awards, some of which are the ‘Padmashree’, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman Award, indira Priyadarshini Award, Bihar Gaurav Award, Rajiv Smriti Puraskar, Dadabhai Naoroji Award, IMM Award, Oisca Award(Japan), among many others. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by the enthralling dance performance of The multi-faceted artist was assisted by the vocalist Mr. Madho Prasad and Instrumentalists Mr.Shakeel Ahmad khan and Mr.Vijay Sharma. The Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai felicitated the eminent dancer along with her team. She welcomed all the guests and expressed her happiness at hosting the event. She said that such events expose our students to the rich heritage of our country. Shovanaji proved to be not only a dancer ‘par excellence’ but an excellent story-teller and left the spectators spell bound with her exquisite performance during the Lecture-Demonstration. Also present on the occasion were students from G.D Goenka Public School, Cambridge Indirapuram, and Indirapuram Public School. The programme was also attended by the German and French Students visiting DPS Indirapuram, under The Indo German Exchange Programme and Indo French Exchange Programme along with their teachers. An interesting ‘Question and Answer’ session was also held after the Dance recital. The event drew to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by the Vice Principal Ms. Anita Chaudhary.
SPIC MACAY
Delhi Public School Indirapuram hosted a Sitar Recital by Padma Bhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, under the aegis of DPS Society and SPIC MACAY on 29th Oct 2010. Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri, a legendry figure in the domain of Indian classical music, popularly known as ‘Debu’, is one of India’s most respected, leading and outstanding musicians of today. Panditji has received many Titles, Honours and Honorary Degrees from various societies of India and abroad. A recipient of Padma Bhushan, National Academy Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad State Award (Delhi), Rasewar Award (Mumbai) and many others, he was also awarded the Honorary Degree of D. Litt. by Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, the only Music University in Asia. The Programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by the scintillating Sitar recital by Debuji. He was accompanied by Ustad Akram Khan on the tabla, Shri Sunil Mukherjee on the Tanpura and Ms. Panchali on the Surmandal.He began the recital with an “alaap” of raga Shudh Sarang, filling the auditorium with strains of melody. He gave a complete illustration of the raga, effectively executing the tans with great simplicity. Mr. Abhishek Bansal, member Managing Committee graced the occasion.
Also present on the occasion were students from DPS R.K Puram, DPS Vasant Kunj,G.D Goenka Public School, Cambridge Indirapuram, DPS Greater Noida, DPS Vidyut Nagar(NTPC) and Indirapuram Public School.The programme was also attended by the German students visiting DPS Indirapuram, under the Indo-German Exchange Programme along with their teachers. The Principal, Ms. Meeta Rai felicitated the legendary Sitarist along with his team. A music lover herself, she said that such programmes provide an excellent opportunity to expose the students to the rich music of our country. An interactive session which was held after the Sitar Recital was a unique and enlightening experience for the students. The event drew to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by the Vice Principal, Mrs. Anita Choudhry. THE AWAKENING
Delhi Public School came alive with a spectacular performance and magnificent show staged by about 500 four years olds of class Nursery who poignantly dramatized the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha for their Annual Celebration “The Awakening” on 30th September 2010. The little angels transformed the school into the world of Buddha. His presence and aura could be felt everywhere. The Chief Guest for the function was Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society. The Guest of Honour was Mr. K.M Bansal, Mrs Santosh Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson of the School also graced the occasion. Parents and grandparents of the tiny tots were present in large numbers and cheered them for their memorable performance. The function started with the lighting of the candles by the honored Guests. School Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the gathering; she urged everyone to adopt teachings of not only Gautam Buddha, but of Lord Krishna, Jesus Christ, Prphet Mohd and Guru Nanakji as well.
A prayer in praise of Gautam Buddha –‘Gautam Buddha Hum Aapki Sharan Mein’ was sung by the children which was followed by a dance “Buddham Sharanam Gajhami”- a Vandana- seeking Buddha’s blessings. To spread the message of peace, purity and patience the little darlings of Nursery mesmerized the audience with their wonderful performance. The Chief Guest, Mr. Ashok Chandra appreciated the little ones and their teachers for putting up an excellent show and praised the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai, under whose able leadership, DPS Indirapuram has scaled great heights. Mrs Seema Kaur, Head Mistress proposed the vote of thanks. She thanked the parents for their support and encouragement in making the function a grand success.
EID CELEBRATIONS
Delhi Public School Indirapuram celebrated Eid with great fervor, gaiety and enthusiasm on 15th of September 2010. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, Member of Parliament, Mr.Abhishek Bansal, Member, Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram, Ms. Indira Kohli, Principal G.D Goenka School also graced the occasion. The School Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the gathering on the joyous occasion; she urged the students to inculcate and imbibe the values and virtues advocated in the religions. The programme commenced with ‘Tilawate Quran’ which was followed by a prayer ‘Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua’ by the school choir. A short skit on the importance of the month of Ramzan and the relevance of subsequent celebration of Eid festival enthralled one and all. The School auditorium reverberated with the sounds of the devotional ‘Sufi’ Songs- The Chief Guest Mr. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, greeted everyone on the occasion of Eid and spoke about the need for unity, love and brotherhood amongst all Indians regardless of religion. He complimented the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai for her able leadership, direction and untiring efforts which have enabled DPS Indirapuram to reach such great heights. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Vice Principal Ms. Anita Choudhary.
INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS Report of Teachers’ Day Celebration at DPS Indirapuram
Amid great cheer and festivity DPS Indirapuram witnessed a grand celebration to mark Teacher’s Day 2010. The school’s Student Council organized a Cultural Extravaganza to express love and gratitude for their teachers. The bedecked auditorium resonating with music, children clapping merrily seeing their teachers led by the School Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai enter the venue, all added sparkle to the joyous celebration. In her address the Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai, praised the children for their talent and amazing organizational skills. She recounted several inspiring moments from her own childhood concerning her wonderful teachers who influenced her and the children listened delightedly. The mentors were greeted with 11 ‘confetti- canons’ as ‘salami’ i.e. a salute to their teachers. The sufi- song sung made a befitting beginning dedicated to ‘gurus’ and the special bond of love between the ‘pirs’ and ‘murids’ – the teacher and the taught. The perfect singing was followed by perfect dancing; footloose and agile the students gyrated to many a melodious number. The rock-band, the solo violin performance, the ‘Karan – Arjun’ act which had the audience in splits of laughter, will indeed be remembered for a long to come. The highlight of the programme was the teaching by the student -teachers who realized that teaching wasn’t really a cake walk. The school alumni, armed with evaluation files in their hands, moved from class to class, to judge the Best Student Teacher. The teachers look forward to this day every year for it reaffirms their faith in their profession.
Investiture Ceremony
Delhi Public School Indirapuram held its Annual Investiture Ceremony of the Students’ Council on 21st of August 2010. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Jyoti Kumar Sinha, an IPS Officer (Retd.) and a member of the National Disaster Management Authority. Ms. Santosh Bansal, Pro Vice Chairperson of the School also graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The auspicious morning started with the lighting of the lamp by the honoured guests. School Principal Mrs. Meeta Rai welcomed the august gathering. She congratulated the newly elected school “Students’ Council” and their parents; and motivated them to take their responsibilities seriously and become true leaders and lead by example. She wished them the very best for the year ahead. The School Choir presented an inspiring song “ I would be true for there are those who trust me”, which was followed by a mesmerizing “Dandia Dance” and foot tapping “French Dance” “Can Can Dance”. The School appointees and House appointees took a solemn pledge to discharge their duties and responsibilities with diligence, loyalty and dedication.
The badges were pinned on the elected Students’ Council by the Chief Guest and the Pro Vice Chairperson. The Chief Guest Mr. Sinha urged the young leaders to uphold the high standards set by the School over the years and bring about change effectively. He also requested the parents to be an integral part of the School.
Raghav Chawala was declared the National Level Best Speaker......... Raghav Chawala was declared the National Level Best Speaker at the National Finals of a debate on the theme of Population Stabilisation, organized by the DPS Society and Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JKS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
REPORT OF THE PANEL DISCUSSION HELD ON 4TH AUG.’10
A panel discussion on Nurturing Life Skills titled ‘Freedom in a Structured Environment’ was held in DPS Indirapuram on 4th August 2010. The event, a DPS Society initiative, specifically discussed ‘Creating a safe, caring and respectful classroom environment’ as the topic. The noted psychologist and academician, Dr Vasantha Patri, who now heads the Indian Institute of Counseling; and Dr Meghna Bansal, School Psychologist, a visiting consultant and a guest speaker in many interactive T.V shows, were our eminent guest-panelists. Mrs Sheela Batra and Mr Amit Bhushan representing the parents, Mrs Sangeeta Hajela and Mrs Rachna Gupta representing the teachers, and Arithro, Nandu Krishnan, Manikiran and Bhanu Sharma representing the students were the other panelists. The school Vice-Principal Mrs Anita Choudhary was the moderator for the same. The school councellors and Psychologists Ms Ekta Chauhan and Ms Deeksha were the event organizers. In her welcome address the school principal Mrs Meeta Rai highlighted the dire need to create a conducive class-room environment as it forms the very basis of effective teaching and learning. She lauded the efforts of DPS Society for taking initiative in this direction as it provided a platform to hear the opinions of all stake holders in school education namely students, teachers and parents.
A group song entitled ‘Jeene Do’ presented by the school students set the mood for the discussion to ensue. The panel discussion explored the areas like the class-disruption by few attentions – seeking students, the various factors pressurizing the young adults of today, the changing norms, the cross-cultural influences, the over-zealous parents and teachers and the desire of the young to be allowed the freedom to BE THEMSELVES. Views were expressed frankly and opinions were shared freely as each group tried to present their perspective. It was indeed an open-ended discussion with open-ended possibilities. The guest speakers Dr Vasantha Patri and Dr Meghna Bansal gave their expert opinion from time to time helping all to realize that though freedom of students as individuals is desirable, it cannot be and should not be at the cost of good governance and the school rules should be respected.
A volley of questions and comments poured in the inter-active session following the panel-discussion. It was desired that both parents and teachers should play an important role in inculcating positive behaviour and help their children make informed choices. The discussion concluded on the note that counseling and proactive measures must be taken to handle all issues concerning student misbehavior and indiscipline. It was also felt that teachers and students must develop mutual respect and give each other space, and teachers must also evolve new teaching methodologies to sustain the interest of their pupils. The event concluded with Senior Mistress Sangeeta Hajela proposing the vote of thanks.
PRESS RELEASE
DPS Indirapuram, the Zonal Partner for organizing the Zonal Level Intra School and Inter School Competitions on 30th July 2010. The competitions were organized by the DPS Society, in collaboration with Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, seeking the attention of young minds towards the movement for population stabilization. The competitions culminated with the Prize Distribution Ceremony held at DPS Indirapuram. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr Hridesh Kumar, District Magistrate Ghaziabad. The function was presided over by Ms Santosh Bansal, Pro Vice Chairperson, DPS Indirapuram. Earlier this month, on 12th July 2010, on the occasion of the World Population Day, DPS Indirapuram, had conducted a series of competitions in ten schools in and around Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. The Zonal level Inter School Competitions comprised an English Debate on the motion ‘Stabilization of the population of India has to be a primary agenda to ensure quality of life to all citizens; a quiz on the theme of population and a collage making competition on the topic ‘Badhti Jansankhya : Vardaan ya Abhishaap’. Mr. Gautam Siddarth, Ms Veena Sangar, Ms Abha Mehta and Ms Nandita Sengupta were the judges for the Debate Competition while the Collage Making Competition was judged by Mr.R.K. Saini, Mr R.B. Santosh Kumar and Ms Poonam Chaubey. DPS Indirapuram was declared the winner of the English Debate Competition while DLF Public School, GZB bagged the second prize for the same. The first and the second prizes for the population Quiz were bagged by ST. Thomas, Indirapuram and DLF Public School, Gzb respectively. JKG International, Gzb bagged the First prize for collage Making and DPS Indirapuram was declared Second. The Chief Guest, Mr Hridesh Kumar gave away the prizes amid loud cheers and thunderous applause. The National level will be organized at DPS R.K. Puram, New Delhi on 20th August 2010.
Report of Zonal Level Intra-School Competitions organized by DPS Indirapuram on 12th July 2010
On the occasion of World Population Day on 12th July 2010, the DPS Society, in collaboration with Jansankhya Sthirta Kosh (JSK), an autonomous body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi had organized a mega event in order to reach out to young adolescents in the high fertility states of UP, Bihar, M.P., Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh, seeking their attention towards the problem of population . On this day, DPS Indirapuram, as a zonal partner for organizing Zonal Intra School Competitions, coordinated and conducted various competitions in a wide range of schools, in and around Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Through a series of 3 competitions i.e. 1) English Quiz based on the theme of Population. 2) Essay, poetry and story writing in Hindi and 3) Poster making, they were able to reach out to around 3000 students spread over ten schools namely Cambridge School Indirapuram, DLF Public School, Dehradun Public School, Gurukul, the school, Indirapuram Public School, JKG International, Modern Academy, Ryan International School, St. Thomas’ School, Indirapuram , Taposthali School. Open to students of Class IX to XII without any participation fee, the competitions aimed at giving them proper perspective of the issue of population stabilization. The winners of the Intra School Competition were given cash prize of Rs.5250/- per school and merit and participation certificates to spur them to realize and spread the awareness about population problem, for in it lies the key to India’s economic growth. The winners of the Intra School competitions will meet for the Zonal Level Competition to be held at DPS Indirapuram on 30th July’10. The National Level will be organized on 20th August’10. All venues of the competition bore a festive look as the printed banners announced the event and the cheerful students moved around excited to participate in the various contests. The young enthusiasts answered quiz questions, wrote stories, essays and poems; made colourful posters showcasing their creativity, sensitivity and talent. The theme of all the competitions had indeed inspired them to think in new direction and express their ideas through various mediums. Surely the impact created by the event would be felt far and wide sending waves of change that would undoubtedly lead India on the path of progress.
DPS QUIZ 2010 DPS Society has organized an Inter DPS Quiz 2010 ( Common Wealth Games 2010 Special ) at DPS Rohini on 14th May 2010. DPS R. K. PURAM Students of DPS Indirapuram participated in an Inter School English Debate Competition organized by DPS R. K. Puram on 30th April 2010. About 13 schools in and around NCR participated in the competition. Raghav Chawla and Rohan Katyal of class XII has won the 1st Prize. BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL Students of DPS Indirapuram participated in Inter School Competitions ‘Expressions 2010 organized by Bal Bharati Public School from 27th April 2010 to 29th April 2010. About 14 schools participated in the competition. The following students won the various prize in the competition:-
DPS MATHURA ROAD DPS Mathura Road has organized various Inter School Competitions from 27th April 2010 to 5th May 2010. About 14 schools in and around NCR participated in the competitions. The following students won the various prize in the competition:-
MERI DILLI MERI YAMUNA Art of Living Foundation together with Delhi Jal Board, NIE Times Group and UNISEF has organized an art competition on Meri Dilli Meri Yamuna held on 22nd April 2010 in the school premises for classes III to IX. VISHWA BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL Students of DPS Indirapuram participated in Earth Day 2010 organized by Vishwa Bharti Public School on 22nd April 2010. About 14 schools participated in the competition. Geetika Budhiraja, Gaurav Amlani & Nandu Krishnan of class XII won the 2nd Prize in the Mime event.
NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAM 2010 (NSTSE) National Level Science Talent Search Exam 2010 was organized by the Unified Coucil held on Sunday 31st January 2010. This national level exam tests the aptitude and knowledge of the students in the field of Science and Maths. 310 students appeared for the same. Deepanshu Utkarsh bagged the 2nd All India Rank in the exam.
INTER DPS ART COMPETITION DPS R.K. Puram has organised Dr. P.N. Kirpal Memorial Art Competition on 4th December 2009. Kirti Dodeja of Class X won the 1st prize and our school won the overall trophy. AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD Students of DPS Indirapuram participated in Math Fiesta 2009 organized by Amity International, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad on 27th November 2009. About 11 schools participated in the competition. Asha Kiran Jena of class VIII, Harshit Kangal of VIII and Anand Sharma of class VII won the 3rd Prize in Karo Aur Seekho event. LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS (Inter School Quiz Competition) An Inter School Quiz Competition (Limca Book of Records) was conducted by Derek ‘O’ Brian and Associates Pvt. Ltd. at DPS Ghaziabad, Meerut Road on 12th November 2009. 105 teams of various schools in and around Delhi participated in the same. Our school students Ravi Pulkesin and Anubha Sharma of Class XII brought laurels to the school by winning the Gold Medal and Running Trophy for the Best Team. UNSW AWARD & NTSE Deepanshu Utkarsh of DPS Indirapuram was awarded a gold medal by the Educational Assessment of the University of South Wales, Austraila (EAA-UNSW) for securing the highest grade amongst all participants from India, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Quatar, Saudi Arabic, Sri Lanka & UAE. UNSW awards Gold medals to the regional topper in each subject at each class level. Deepanshu, a student of Class VI won the Gold Medal for being the regional topper in Computer Skills. He was declared the state topper for English, Maths & Computer Skills, giving our school the rare distinction of being one of the two schools in the state to win the UNSW gold medals. ———————— Report of Educational trip to London
The shopping at Oxford Street and the Bazaars of Bayswater, indeed made our bags heavier and pockets lighter! Though ‘Jack the Ripper walk’ did not scare us at all, it was more than made up in the scary gallery of the world-famous Madam Tussauds Wax Museum. Getting clicked with a galaxy of luminaries and rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty indeed gave us many a picture-perfect moment! Finally, the taxi-ride down the ‘The Spirit of London’ section of Madam Tussauds, beautifully show-cased the strategic role London has played in shaping the world history. MRS SANGEETA HAJELA
INDO-GERMAN STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2010 In continuation of the successful exchange over the past three successive years from 2007 – 09, the IV Indo German Student Exchange Programme 2010 was organized from April 28 – May 19, 2010, to Schloss-Realshule Gaildorf, Germany. The delegation comprised thirteen students, viz. Arpit Jain, Aashrai Ravooru, Anam Ahmad, Ayush Salhotra, Ayushi Agrawal, Bhanu Mittal, Divyaa Gupta ,Mohita Yadav, Paritosh Singh, Parth Verma, Prathika Kamath , Saksham Gulati and Tanushree Bagla; alongwith one accompanying teacher, Ms Priya Elizabeth John. The delegation was greeted and given a warm reception at the Stuttgart Airport, the memory of which would forever remain etched in our hearts and mind. Our children were given the opportunity to conduct a live Radio Show, entirely by themselves; which they did exceptionally well. It involved a series of very interactive and fun filled sessions in which they talked about India and its great culture. This really helped to boost up confidence in our children.
Apart from attending the regular school they were also taken out for nature walk; to expose them to the flora and fauna in those climes. It was a new concept and interesting experience for all of us.
School Trip to Egypt The school organised an educational trip to Egypt from 3rd June to 11th June 2010. Ten students, Ashish Malik, Avnee Goel, Bhuvan Goel, Chirag Nagpal, Lavi Choudhry, Malika, Milind Goel, Parth, Raghav Agarwal and Shrey Juneja with Senior Mistress, Mrs. Meeta Sharma and Mrs. Geeta Shankar left for Cairo (via Abu Dhabi) on 3rd June 2010. The students reached Aswan by an overnight train. At Aswan they saw the high dam (and the placid Lake Nasser) built on the River Nile and they were told how the dam had helped control the floods in Egypt. An ancient monument, Abu Simbel had to be moved to another location and built brick by brick as it was getting submerged because of the dam. The two and a half day cruise on the River Nile was an enchanting experience for the children. Equipped with a deck, a TT table and a swimming pool, the boat was thoroughly enjoyed by the young tourists! The first stop, after the boat sailed was at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, the Music Gods. The boat then stopped at Ed fu (another ancient monument). It was a learning experience for the students to cross the Esna Lock – to see how the levels of the Nile water were adjusted through the rushing in and out of the water through the gates / lock. The boat reached Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes) and the students visited the Valley of the Kings (tombs of Ramses VI), Queen Hatchepsut and the magnificent temple of Karnak. On 8th June the students disembarked and reached Hurgada, a resort in the Red Sea. The students thoroughly enjoyed a picnic on the boat with the beautiful blue waters of the Red Sea, the dolphins, the sea gulls and watching snorkelling!
After a very interesting, educative and enjoyable trip, the students and teachers boarded the flight and reached Delhi in the wee hours of 11th June, 2010.
INDO-FRENCH STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
The Exchange Programme was especially meaningful because French is one of the languages taught as a part of the seven language formula practiced in the school.
SPIC MACAY
Delhi Public School Indirapuram in collaboration with SPIC MACAY celebrated “World Dance Day” on 29th April,2010. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by the enthralling dance performance of Ms Rama Vaidyanathan; a much sought after proponent of Bharatnatyam, known for her significant contribution to the field of classical dance. Ms Rama Vaidyanathan is considered as one of the best interpreters of the ancient art form of Bharatnatyam. She has been performing professionally for the past twenty years and featured in all the major national and international festivals. She comes under ‘outstanding’ category with the ICCR – (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) which has presented her in concerts in India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, USA, Russia and Sri Lanka. She has been conferred with the title ‘Jewel of India’ in Colombo and has also received the prestigious ‘Sanskriti Award’ for her achievements in the field of ‘Indian Classical Dance’. Giving her company was vocalist Ms Indu Nair and instrumentalists Mr Rama Murli, Shri Ganesh, Mr Arun Kumar and Mr G.S. Rajan. The Principal, Ms Meeta Rai felicitated the eminent dancer along with her team. She expressed her happiness at hosting the event which exposed the students to the rich and traditional heritage of our country. Ramaji proved to be not only a dancer ‘par excellence’ but an excellent story-teller and enthralled the audience with the act during her Lecture – Demonstration. Also present on the occasion were students from DPS Vasant Kunj, DPS Meerut, DDPS, G.D. Goenka, Cambridge Indirapuram, Amity International and Indirapuram Public School. An interesting ‘Question and Answer’ session was held after the Dance Recital, which was a unique and enlightening experience for the students. The event drew to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by the Head Mistress Mrs Seema Kaur.
EARTH DAY
DPS Indirapuram celebrated ‘Earth Day’ with great enthusiasm on 21st April, 2009. On this occasion a special assembly was organized in which children through their spectacular dance drama highlighted the ill effects of pollution and global warming. The school choir presented a melodious song underlining the effects of pollution...
RAKSHA BHANDAN CELEBRATION
It was celebration time at DPS Indirapuram with the Raksha Bandhan Special Assembly presented by the students of classes I and II. A small skit highlighting the importance of the festival was presented. TRIP TO EUROPE
Indirapuram organized an Educational tour for its students to Europe for nine days from 18th June to 26th June 2007. The children visited Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. It provided a wonderful exposure for the children, enhanced learning and built their confidence. The children visited Frankfurt, Munich, Rotthemburg, Heidelberg, Venice, Verona, Innsbruck, Engelburg, Lucerne. They got an opportunity to go to the Concentration Camp at Dachau, Olympiad Stadium, BMW Museum, King Ludwigs Fairy Tale Castle in Newchanstein, Mt. Pilatus, St. Doges Palace, St. Marks Basalica and also enjoyed a Gondola ride in Venice. |
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Attempting to see London in six days resulted in a very tightly packed itinerary which enabled us to see almost all landmark sights like Big Ben, Parliament House, London Eye, Tower of London, Greenwich, National Maritime Museum, Buckingham Palace, Lords Cricket Stadium, Wembley Stadium, Thorpe Amusement Park, Trafalgar Square, Piccadily Circus etc. We had many interesting moments as the guides pointed out the school where Daniel Radcliff of Harry Potter fame studied, or the Church where Lady Diana got married or, when we stood with our feet on either side of the Greenwich Meridian, dividing the world in eastern and western Hemisphere. The glitter of our Kohinoor and other jewels displayed at Tower of London, is also still very fresh in our mind. The cruise down the Thames offered a breathtaking view of the London skyline and neatly arranged row houses with sloping red-roofs. The innumerable trips on the London Underground and the ride on the red-bus surely left us tired but still asking for more!
In the final lap, students left Hurgada for Cairo by road. The road journey was interesting and exciting with the Sinai desert on one side and the Red Sea on the other. The children were told about the building of the Suez Canal and how it brought Europe so close to Africa through the Meditteranean Sea.
India is fast becoming a very important part of the global village and education is coming out of the confines of the classrooms resulting in the enrichment of the human mind through healthy interactions and exchange of cultures. 
The Vice Principal and two students cooked an Indian meal comprising Tandoori chicken, rice and cauliflower in the school cafeteria. The French teacher Mr. Sanjeev Kr. Jha taught Hindi to the French Children. This gave the taste of India to the host school. There was a lot of media coverage in the local newspaper of the visit.
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