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!       

The tiny tots of our Cambridge Early Years 1&2, corresponding to Nursery and Prep, are enjoying the progamme tremendously. The emphasis here is on extensive hands-on learning. Activities relating to Independence Day, Janamasthami, fun play using natural materials, and learning letters and words in a creative manner are just some of the interesting pursuits occupying the hands and minds of our youngest learners. The small number of children in a class, along with two teachers, in the Cambridge programme ensures plenty of opportunities and undivided attention for each student.

Independence Day Activity On 15 August 2023, India witnessed the 77th Independence Day. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, students paid homage to the valiant souls who fought gallantly for our peace by participating in various activities. The students showcased their creative side and collectively aspired for a brighter tomorrow. The spirit of patriotism became alive through tricolour badge making, tricolour fan making, poster making, paragraph writing and role play activity. The entire school was awash with the colours of our flag- saffron, white and green. The zeal and enthusiasm with which the students participated was admirable. We at DPS hope to organise more such events that provide the students a platform to bring out their innate talent and at the same time develop the values, principles and ethics of being a morally right citizen.

Mornings become bright and sweet, like ribbon candy if spent innovatively and productively. We, at DPS East of Kailash, tend to make our students’ day bright and the mornings brighter. With various activities and events, our intent is to channelize the energy in each child, into constructive learning. One such way is giving vent to their creativity with the class assembly. It not only focuses on creating a positive environment that fosters unity and cooperation, but also develops desirable values and optimism amongst the students.
The month of April 2023, observed many spectacular mornings as the students of class V showcased their prowess in the morning assemblies. The confidence, creativity, spontaneity and self-reliance that was reflected in the students’ performance was worth every applause. The themes of the assemblies were as follows:
V A- Time Management
V B- Gratitude: Counting Our Blessings
V C- The First Step is Always the Hardest
V D- Wellness: A Many Splendoured Thing
V E- When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
V F- Believing in Yourself
Parents were invited to attend these presentations, and the infectious enthusiasm of the children spread smiles all around.

Freedom is a gift that should always be respected and cherished. To honour the sacrifices of our forefathers and continue to strive for progress, a special assembly on Independence Day was presented by the students of Class II at Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. The spirit of patriotism amongst our students was the reflection of the gaiety of the whole nation.
The tiny tots represented the courageous troops and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for our country. A special tribute was paid to them through several performances, since they are the reason we enjoy our freedom today.
The whole school came together to celebrate the spirit of freedom and essence of patriotism .

DPS EoK Goes Green Earth Day celebrations took place in Delhi Public School, East of Kailash from 20.04.2023- 27.04.2023. The week long activities started with the whole school taking the Earth Day pledge. They promised to look after the environment and follow RRR- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. All classes undertook art & craft activities like poster making, papier mache^, and using old newspapers to make decorative items, paper bags etc. The pre-primary classes learnt an Earth Day song and poem as well. Awareness of our surroundings and being environment- friendly were emphasised upon, to bring about long lasting positive changes.

Beat the heat!
The start of summer means the start of scorching heat. To keep ourselves cool and fresh, we at Delhi Public School, EoK, had a lemonade making activity in all classes. The children brought ingredients from home and assembled the lemonade in class. Innovative additions to the lemonade caused shouts all around of “Yummy!”, “Wow! It’s delicious.”, “So cool!” The excitement of making something themselves kept the heat pangs at bay! The children had brought decorative glasses and straws, along with mats/napkins, to keep their work area clean.

Eid was celebrated in Delhi Public School, East of Kailash , in April 2023. A special assembly was held on the P.A. system, commemorating the occasion. Each class saw a video on the story behind Eid, on their classroom Brio board. The students of Nur-II did interesting craftwork related to Eid. Classes III-V had a gift wrapping activity. They used recycled paper with innovative craft items made of waste material. The empty boxes brought by the children were beautifully decorated with these. The spirit of giving during Eid was highlighted.

To encourage independence and self- reliance, we practice certain lifeskill requirements in a fun manner. At DPS EoK we constantly endeavour to make the children take care of their belongings, as well as themselves. Lifeskill activities are an interactive way of taking pride in oneself. In May 2023, classes III-V had an activity for folding clothes and buttoning shirts. They did these in class, and felt very proud at being able to do so independently. The children promised to fold their clothes neatly at home henceforth, as well as help their parents in doing so!