The annual celebrations on Independence Day is a testimony to the hard work and efforts put in by our brave hearts, who went through blood, sweat and tears to reclaim our independence. To salute this undying attitude of Indians and to embrace our spirit of freedom, a special assembly was organised by the students of Delhi Public School celebrating the 78th Independence Day of the nation with a lot of zeal and patriotism.
The celebration commenced within an address by the Principal Mrs. Reema Dewan who urged the students to keep the nation before the self. She expressed her strong belief that the young students of today would be the torch bearers of tomorrow leading India to fulfil its dream of being seen as a developed nation. The young Dipsites depicted various connotations of freedom through theatre and dance performances with a patriotic fervour. This was followed by a splendid performance by the school choir who sang a string of patriotic songs and enthralled everyone leaving the audience feeling proud of being Indians.

Saluting the nation and its freedom fighters on its 78th Independence Day, the students of the Pre-Primary wing of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated Independence Day with great fervor and enthusiasm. The students participated in the second segment of the Early Learning Series, ‘Proud to Be An Indian’. The children dressed up as freedom fighters and spoke about their contribution to India’s Independence, sang Patriotic songs and also spoke about various states, festivals and famous personalities of the country. Parents were invited to witness the spirited performances, making the celebration a memorable tribute to the nation. The day ended on a high note with children filled with patriotism and pride for the Nation.

On the occasion of Independence Day, an Inter House Competition was organised in class III. The students came dressed as a hero of India’s freedom struggle. This competition showcased a creative presentation by each participant embodying various freedom fighters from India’s history.
The students were judged on the basis of costumes, speeches, props and expressions. The goal was to bring historical figures to life, helping students understand and appreciate their contributions to India’s independence.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh Conducted ‘Bathing of Doll Activity’ for the students of class Nursery. A bathing station for the doll was created & arranged in the classrooms. Children were super excited to take part in the activity and assisted the teacher in bathing the doll. They learnt the use of a towel, nail cutter, oil, comb etc. Through this activity importance of personal hygiene was explained to the students. This pretend play allowed the children the freedom of self-expression, coordination and independence.

Creating collages is an enjoyable activity that allows young children to experiment, combine materials and craft intricately textured artworks with ease. To encourage hands-on learning, DPS Chandigarh organised a ‘Collage Making Activity’ for the students of Class Prep I. The children were introduced to the concept of ‘seasons’ through a PowerPoint presentation. Afterwards, they showcased their creativity by using picture cutouts of various seasons to create beautiful collages. This activity provided a valuable and engaging learning experience for the little ones.

The enchanting world of Harry Potter casted a magic spell as the students celebrated the ‘Potter Hop-the Harry Potter Week’ from 29th July to 2nd August 2024 in the school library. The week-long extravaganza brought J.K. Rowling’s iconic series to life through a series of exciting activities.
Class 4 and 5 students embarked on a captivating journey into the wizarding world by making wizardly props, hats and wands of Harry Potter. The students of class 6 showcased their ornamental skills by carving rings, bracelets and necklaces for their magical characters. The stunning table mats by class 7 students created a mystical vibe in the library whereas the wall hangings made by class 8 grabbed everyone’s attention.

The students were actively engaged in these sorcerous activities and tried to outsmart their fellow students in creativity and intelligence. The school library was enchanted by the Harry Potter’s magical charm.
The Principal Mrs. Reema Dewan appreciated the enthusiasm of the students for this weeklong celebrations and acknowledged the efforts of the library department for achieving the objective of the event through spellbinding activities. She urged the students to continue embracing the magic of all classic writers like J.K. Rowling.