“Celebrations infuse life with passion and purpose. They summon the human spirit.”
– Terrence E. Deal
The Golden Jubilee celebration of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash, was held at Siri Fort Auditorium on Saturday, 17 August 2024. The show was a commemoration of the distinguished institution and its glorious legacy. From its humble origins fifty years ago, till date, the school has continued to achieve greater heights every year, and established itself as an eminent institution it is known as today. The Golden Jubilee Celebration was the pinnacle of the many successes of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. The ‘Celebrations@50’ honoured the school’s glorious past, acknowledged the laurels earned and contributions made by teachers, students and all other staff members, and embraced the challenges of the future.
The programme commenced with a heartfelt invocation to the Almighty to bless the gathering and sanctify the event through the Lighting of the Lamp by the Chief Guest Sri V.K. Shunglu, Chairman, Managing Committee DPS RK Puram and Mrs. Shunglu; Members of the Managing Committee, DPS Society- Mrs. Namita Pradhan, Shri Ravi Vira Gupta, Mr. Rahul Singh, Dr. Mrs. Kiran Datar, Ms. Vrinda Sarup and Justice Vipin Sanghi and Mrs. Sanghi; the Principal Ms. Padma Srinivasan; the Vice Principals Mr. Naresh Miglani, Mr. Anil Kathuria and Mr. Mukesh Kumar; Headmistress of the host school DPS East of Kailash, Ms. Usha Diptivilasa actively partook in this auspicious beginning. Headmistresses of DPS R.K. Puram, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and Ms. Anubha Gopal, Headmistress of DPS Vasant Vihar, Ms. Vinita Gupta, also graced the occasion.
The Orchestra performance, put together by the young virtuosos of DPS, East of Kailash began the show with an ensemble that immersed the auditorium in a contemporary symphony. The dazzling rendition of MoFunk by the band Advaita, a composition that lifted the spirits of the performers and enraptured the audience, had everyone tapping their feet with the rhythm.
Thereafter, the esteemed guests were felicitated by the Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan and the Headmistress Ms. Usha Diptivilasa. The Principal addressed the gathering, and conveyed her profound gratitude for their overwhelming support throughout the journey. She thanked the Chairman, the Members of the Managing Committee, the Principals of the other branches, Ex Principals and Headmistresses, retired teachers and distinguished Alumni for being a part of the legacy of the school and their contributions to the institution and its rich and illustrious history.
This was followed by an Invocation Dance, which called upon the Divinity to shower his grace upon us.
The Chairman, Managing Committee DPS RK Puram, Sri V.K. Shunglu addressed the audience. He expressed his confidence in the school which stands as an institution par excellence and leads the way in path breaking innovation in the field of education. His unwavering support has been a source of strength to the institution.
A short film followed, showcasing snapshots and glimpses of the Curtain Raiser to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations held in February 2024. The Children’s Carnival, buzzing with music, dance, games, food stalls, fun and frolic had kickstarted the year’s celebrations. This two day fest generated anticipation for the event, and made way for the celebrations in August.
‘Aladdinn Reimagined’ – The age old story of Aladdin and the Genie from the iconic 1001 Nights/Arabian Nights was retold with a twist. An amalgamation of music, art, dance, theatre and graphics created an exceptional production, truly one of its kind in concept and staging. The young thespians of DPS East of Kailash brought this gripping tale to stage and held the audience spellbound.
As the theatrical production drew to a close, the students came together in a celebratory song to honour the Golden Jubilee of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. The lively performance showcased the powerhouse of talent that is the student body of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash. The song reinvigorated the audience and raised the spirits in the auditorium.
The Vote of Thanks proposed by the Headmistress, Ms Usha Diptivilasa, brought the evening to a close. The show ended with the National Anthem.
‘Celebrations@50’ stands as a proud moment in the history of an institution that has stood the test of time. It brought out the very best and showcased the dynamism and spirit of more than 300 students, teachers, resource persons and other well-wishers, under the leadership of the Principal and Headmistress of Delhi Public School, East of Kailash.
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