‘Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit’ Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru once said. Culture builds bridges. It’s the fastest way to bring people closer. In order to cherish and preserve cultural diversity, ‘Euphoric Ensembles- a year end Cultural Extravaganza’ was organised at Delhi Public School, East of Kailash, on Saturday,17 February 2024. The school witnessed a stupendous cultural programme showcasing the diverse and rich culture of India. 

A proud alumna of the school, Ms. Gayatri Seth, inaugurated the show by invoking blessings to the almighty through her remarkable invocation dance of Bharatanatyam.Our talented young musicians further captivated the audience with their rhythmic assemblage. An amalgamation of classical Kathak and Spanish Flamenco whirled the spectators away to another dimension. Sports,which has always been an integral part of growth,was gloriously represented by the students through a vibrant dance cum gymnastics performance. Each moment came alive when the little vocalists took up the stage and enthralled everyone through their melodious notes. Last,but definitely not the least was the enticing Rajasthani folk dance, with jingling sounds of manjiras, performed with great precision and skill by the students.

The programme concluded with our respected Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, sharing her inspiring and thoughtful words of appreciation and encouragement..

                                      The Carnival

                                   We Are Turning 50!!!!

The curtain raiser event for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash was a Carnival! It was held on Sat 11 and Sun 12 February 2024, in the grounds of Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram.

The special attractions were Once Upon A Time, Jungle Retreat, Desi Superheroes, Marvel Magic, World of Wizards, Halloween, Pirates of the Classrooms and Let’s Explore Space. All of these were planned and implemented by the teachers, assisted enthusiastically in no small measure by parent volunteers.

The Carnival was a resounding success. The games, food, entertainment and the atmosphere were a sensory overload. Costumes, colour and charisma prevailed in abundance.The highlight was the Flash Mob-dancing on stage by the teachers, and joined in by the children and parents.

The joyous, smiling crowds were a fulfilling and delightful conclusion to the meticulous planning and organising.

                                    Happy To Be 50!

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The relevance of Mahatma Gandhi, his principles, and his teachings were brought to life in a wonderful presentation of the annual day of class III.

The show, aptly titled Gandhi- Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi, brought to the fore the need for Gandhiji’s tenets of simple living and high thinking, even in todays day and age.

The depiction of these ideas were dramatised in the form of enactment, song and dance. The enthusiastic portrayals by the children of class III extended a vibrant and exuberant atmosphere over the day. The children understood completely what they were speaking about, and enjoyed themselves while doing so! As grandparents and parents reminisced, they were also reminded of the need to follow Gandhiji’s ideology, moreso in our trying times and circumstances.

‘Breakfast with family is a big treat to start a great weekend.’

The weekend came early for our tiny tots of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash, when their dear fathers were invited to spend some quality time with the children, at breakfast. The children and their fathers teamed up to prepare their own healthy breakfast in the Cooking Without Fire activity. The children and their father took part in the activity with great fervour. 

The delicacies prepared didn’t just satisfy the taste buds but also escalated the feeling of love and togetherness amongst all. It was indeed a treat for the eyes to see the students embracing the day with open arms and a plate full of taste and health.

    “The best way to predict your future is to create it.”  

    Leadership is not about titles or positions. It’s about one life influencing another. It takes a lot of strength and determination to make a difference but once you do, you bloom like a fresh flower in the garden, being celebrated each day. To laud the extraordinary talents of the students appointed to the School Council 2023-24, Delhi Public School, East of Kailash organised the Investiture Ceremony on Saturday, 7th October 2023, in the school campus. 

The program began with the ushering to the almighty and lighting of the lamp by the chief guest- Ms. Padma Srinivasan, Principal, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram. It was followed by a mesmerising Invocation Dance. A Musical Medley by our young and skillful artists held everyone’s attention. The school report shared by our respected headmistress, Ms. Usha Diptivilasa, provided parents with an insight about the school’s smooth functioning. Next in line was the captivating Samagam, a jugalbandi of English recitation and Sanskrit shloka chanting. A rhythmic exposition ‘A Thousand Splendid Stars’, which also was the theme of the programme, aptly summed up the children and staff of East of Kailash.This filled our hearts with joy and eagerness for what the future holds. It was then followed by the distribution of titles and the oath taking ceremony, with a pledge to responsibly uphold the position they’d been selected for. Heartfelt speeches by the members of the newly appointed student council were made. Last but not the least, the chief guest graced the occasion with her words of wisdom. 

The program concluded with the vote of thanks, followed by the school anthem and national anthem. An atmosphere of pride and joy encompassed the entire exuberant ceremony.

Road safety is an important issue that needs to be addressed amongst children, as well as adults. To inculcate road safe habits and sensitize children, a Road and Tyre Safety workshop by Fun-Troos Ventures LLP

 was held in Delhi Public School, East of Kailash on  Tuesday, 26th September 2023.                                                          

Relevant information  regarding the topic was shared in the form of an interesting quiz, as well as some games. The children answering correctly were given small prizes relating to Road Safety.

The excitement and laughter, of both teachers and children in Delhi Public School East of Kailash, pointed towards a day looked forward to. Teacher’s Day!!

This year was extra special- our Headmistress, Mrs. Usha Diptivilisa had been honoured with the State Teachers’Award 2023, instituted by the Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

The day started with the children lined up to extend a red carpet welcome to the arriving teachers. Cards made by them and heartfelt wishes were given to the teachers. This was followed by exhilarating fun-filled group competitions, where the teachers participated in amazingly creative activities. 

All the teachers then proceeded to Delhi Public School R.K.Puram, where a sumptuous feast was laid out. Usha Ma’am was felicitated by our Principal Ms.Padma Srinivisan, to the resounding cheers of all! Such a proud achievement!

These festivities were followed by a film at the nearby Sangam theatre for all teachers. The camaraderie and bonhomie made the viewing even more enjoyable. It was a joyous day, with memorable celebrations.

    HE WHO PLANTS A TREE PLANTS A HOPE- Lucy Larcom

To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a sensitisation campaign on environmental concerns such as energy conservation, wastage of food at social gatherings, hazards of electronic waste, conservation of resources, plastic pollution, etc was conducted at Delhi Public School, East of Kailash.

A massive tree plantation campaign called ‘One Child, One Plant’ was undertaken in the school premises under the able leadership of the Headmistress, Ms Usha Diptivilasa. tudents were explained the importance of trees,and each student was advised to plant a sapling, wherever convenient- in pots, at home, in the boundaries of playgrounds, or any other place which was approachable to them, under the guidance of their parents.

Students shared their pictures with the plant, with their Class Teacher. They discussed the variety/ species of the tree/ sapling planted, its benefits, its occurrence, the kind of care it requires, etc. in the class.

 Our Headmistress, Mrs. Usha Diptivilisa, has been honoured with the State Teachers’ Award 2023, instituted by the Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.This is an award to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers and to recognise and regard their commitment and dedication to improving the quality of education, as well as enriching the lives of their students. The award was presented by Ms.Atishi Marlena, Minister of Education, Delhi, at a special ceremony in the evening of Teacher’s Day, Tuesday 5th September 2023, held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi.

This is indeed a matter of great honour and happiness for all of us at Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. Congratulations and best wishes for future endeavours, Usha Ma’am!