A Sports Meet ‘VIBGYOR’ was organized by Pre-Primary Wing of DPS Chandigarh on November 9, 2012 in the school premises. Around 150 tiny tots from Nursery participated with great zeal and enthusiasm and put up a spectacular show. The Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan and distinguished guests graced the occasion and declared the sports meet open. The day commenced by releasing the balloons by the Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan. The meet showcased a spell-binding display of rhythmic and colourful drills followed by graceful Aerobics. The show was interspersed with few fun races for children and parents as well like Hurdle Race, Froggy Race, Cinderella Race etc. The show ended with prize distribution ceremony.

DPS Chandigarh wore a festive look as its Pre-Primary section celebrated it’s Annual Day on the 18th & 19th of October, 2012 with great enthusiasm.

The evening began with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the school Principal Ms. Reema Dewan and parents.

The apogee of the evening unfolded in the form of a ballet ‘Ek thi Rajkumari – Meera’ a tribute to Meerabai. The bhajans, songs and episodes of Meerabai’s life presented a walkthrough Rajasthan’s traditions, culture and life style in bhakti era. Colourful costumes and beautifully designed sets added vibrancy to the show.

The students infused life in the dance drama with their excellent performance. It was heartening to watch 507 students of classes I and II perform on the stage.

The celebration came to a spectacular end with the curtain call where all the participants stood in unison amidst cheers and applauds.

The National Inter-DPS Tennis Tournament (Girls Open) 2012 was inaugurated by Shri Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society amidst much fanfare.

The four day tennis meet to be held from 22nd – 25th August, 2012 kick started with a dazzling inaugural ceremony which was marked by the presence of the Mr. R.J. Khanderao, Regional Officer, CBSE, Panchkula, the school Directors – Mr. Amit Bansal, Mr. Anup Soni, and other dignitaries from the sports fraternity and Principals of some of the leading schools of Chandigarh.

The school Principal Mrs. Reema Dewan welcomed the Chief Guest and the dignitaries. In her address she expressed her pride in hosting the event at the National level. She also said that such meets are essential for strengthening the bonds between the DPS fraternity and for all round development of the dipsites.

The inaugural ceremony was a kaleidoscope of dances, songs, orchestra and inspirational poetry.

The Chief Guest Sh. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society administered the oath to all the participating teams. In his address, he congratulated DPS Chandigarh for its achievements and excellence in all spheres. Sir, also said that the main focus of Delhi Public Schools is to mould their students into becoming good human beings and exceptional leaders who will not only lead their country but also the world. He met all the participating teams personally and wished them luck.

The proud host emerged as Winners, DPS Navi Mumbai as 1st Runner-up and DPS, Megacity, Kolkatta as the 2nd Runner-up. The four day event brought forth the true spirit and sportsmanship of DIPsites. All the participating teams strived for excellence with courage and determination. The days of exciting action culminated into exuberance and joyfulness.

The valedictory function was a colourful event. The audience were enthralled with energetic dances, inspirational song, soulful poetry rendition and rhythmic beats of the school band.

The Principal Ms. Reema Dewan welcomed the distinguished guests, Principal of the Partner School in Germany , Mr. Wolfgang and his wife Ms. Stefanie, Mr. Pawan Kapoor, Director, Total Tennis Academy and Principals of eminent schools in Chandigarh.

In her address she said, “In keeping with the spirit of DPS Society, this event has proven that excellence is the watch word of the DPS fraternity.” She thanked all participating schools for making the event a grand success.

Amidst palpable excitement the winners were applauded and were awarded Medals, Trophies and Certificates. Charvi Saxena of DPS Chandigarh was declared the ‘Player of the Tournament’ while Megha Roy of DPS Megacity, Kolkatta was declared ‘The Most Promising Player’ of the tournament.

DPS Chandigarh hosted the Fourth Annual Inter- DPS Dance Festival ‘NRITYANJALI 2012’ on July 28th in the school auditorium.

The dance competition featured ten dance teams from North Zone – 1. The participating teams presented Indian Tribal /Folk Dance depicting the tradition and folk dance of the region.

Guru Shobha Koser, internationally acclaimed Kathak exponent and Mr.Anil Kumar Gupta, IRS Commissioner, Central Excise and Service Tax graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.

The competition was adjudged by eminent personalities from the field of dance Ms. Suchitra Mitra, a renowned Bharat Natyam danseuse, Dr. Jaswinder Kaur, HOD Dance, Govt. College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh and Dr. Sameera Koser, a noted exponent of Kathak.

The programme started with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The honoured guests, participating teams were given a warm welcome by the Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan.

The whole event showcased the regional diversity of our great country. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the breath taking performances. All the dances earned a thundering applause but the tribal dances of Chattisgarh and Tripura presented by DPS Chandigarh and DPS Rewari respectively stole the show with their perfectly coordinated steps, balance, costumes and choreography. The whole show was indeed mesmerizing.

DPS Rewari was adjudged the winner while DPS Chandigarh bagged the first position hereby qualifying for the National Level event to be held in October 2012.

The dance extravaganza came to a close with vote of thanks and the prize distribution ceremony.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh organized a special assembly on 1st May, 2012 on the theme :  “Sustainable Energy” as part of celebrating 2012 as the ‘International Year of Sustainable Energy for All’ as declared by the United Nations General Assembly.

The assembly began with a prayer wherein everyone sought the blessings of God to help preserve the planet Earth. It was followed by a short skit which addressed the energy issues of the present times. Through the skit the students tried to increase awareness about using sustainable energy. Everyone pledged to promote action at their levels to ensure natural resources conservation.

A speech was delivered on what sustainable energy is and how it is accessible, cleaner and more efficient. The assembly concluded with the National Anthem.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh proudly hosted Infodip 2012, an Inter-School IT festival for over 3 days from 27th April to 1st May, 2012. The event received an overwhelming response from the well-reputed schools of the tricity which included St. John’s, Carmel Convent, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Hansraj, Manav Mangal, Strawberry Fields and many more. Over 200 students participated in various activities such as Paint Your Imagination, Terminizer, Design Wizkid, ITicons, Viewpoint, Turning Point and Click-Pic. These were judged by experts from the respective fields.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, hosted teachers from Westkirby Primary School, Wirral UK who were on a week-long visit to the school as part of an exchange programme between the two schools. This cultural and educational exchange programme which falls under the DFID Global School Partnership Programme aims at building bridges between schools of India and UK.

Ms. Catheline and Ms. Heather from Westkirby School, UK conducted classroom sessions with teachers and students to share the teaching techniques followed in UK schools. The school too planned and conducted several activities to give an insight into the teaching methodologies followed in the school. A food festival and several cultural events were organized to give them glimpses of Indian culture, music, art and dance.

The excellence achieved by the gifted, determined and committed students of the Junior Wing in academics, sports and co-curricular activities was celebrated and given due recognition in the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony held in the school auditorium of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh on 25th April, 2012.

Mr. Brijendra Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh Administration graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by our distinguished guests Ms. Catheline and Ms. Heather of Westkerby Primary School, Wirral, UK who are here on a week-long visit as part of an exchange programme between the two schools.

In keeping with the traditional practice, the ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp. The talented artists of the school presented a short cultural programme. The melodious choir and rhythmic tribal dance ‘Siddhi Dhamaal’, the poetry recitation and the foot tapping western dance mesmerized the audience. The recent achievements of the school were highlighted through a Power-Point Presentation.

The young scholars, budding sportsperson and artists were honoured with proficiency awards, scholar badges and honour badges. The Chief Guest applauded the performance of the students and congratulated them on their success. He also lauded the efforts made by DPS in the field of education in Chandigarh and said that DPS has come to symbolize success. In a short span of 10 years, the school has carved a niche for itself.

The entire school campus of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh came alive as noted Australian Cricketer Adam Gilchrist visited the school. Gilchrist who is the Coach and Skipper of the Kings XI team of IPL season 5, visited the school as part of the ‘Hunt for the Fastest Runner between the wickets’ – an event organized by PUMA. With Adam Gilchrist in their midst, the students enthusiastically participated in the event.

While interacting with the students, Gilchrist said that it was a pleasure for him to visit DPS Chandigarh. He also advised the budding cricketers of the school to work hard to achieve success in the game.

SPICMACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) organized a Festival of Classical Music in the City Beautiful, Chandigarh. As part of the festival, Ms. Saskia Rao, a noted Cellist of India was invited to perform at Delhi Public School, Chandigarh on March 28, 2012.

The cello recital by Ms. Saskia Rao was indeed soul stirring. Mr. Shailendra Mishra accompanied Ms. Rao on the Tabla. During the performance, Ms. Saskia Rao interacted with the students.

The Pre-Primary Wing of Delhi Public School put up a spectacular show ‘Chaupal’ on 28th and 29th February, 2012. Mr. Abhishek Dev, IAS, Joint Secretary Home, Chandigarh Administration was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Based on the folktales, it was a colourful presentation dripping with traditions and customs of our country. The show was an enthralling experience wherein the tiny tots took the audience to the villages of Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Stories told and retold by the elders through generations were enacted out. The children cast a magical spell on the audience with their captivating performance with colourful dances and vibrant costumes. It was heartening to watch 350 students of Prep and Nursery perform on the stage.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Abhishek Dev praised the efforts of the school for such a spectacular and wonderful show.

The morning of 1st February, 2012 was marked with celebration of excellence at DPS Chandigarh where the young achievers of the school were felicitated for their achievements in academics, sports and co-curricular activities in the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony.

Mr. Sandeep Hans, Director, Public Instructions (Schools), Chandigarh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

As per the DPS tradition, the show took off with the lighting of the lamp.  The highlights of the day were the orchestra, a beautiful blend of rhythmic tracks of various regions of India and a splendid rendition of ‘Skimble Shanks – The Railway Cat’ by ‘T.S. Eliot’. Bharatnatyam performed by the students of the primary school captivated the hearts of the audience leaving them spellbound.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Sandeep Hans appreciated the cultural programme put up by the children.  He congratulated the prize winners and encouraged them to strive harder to achieve greater success.

Delhi Public School Chandigarh celebrated Republic Day with great zeal and fervour.  The tri-colour was hoisted in the school premises with the national anthem being played in the background.  The melodious rendition of ‘Jai Jan Bharat’ moved everyone.  Later, all staff members and students joined in for refreshments.

A Sports Day for classes IX & X was organized on the eve of Republic Day to mark the celebrations.  Students competed with each other in various inter-house Football, Lawn Tennis and Basket Ball matches.  The tiny tots celebrated the day by remembering the national heroes and making tri-colour sun shades and wrist bands.

Delhi Public School Chandigarh held a Social Science Exhibition in the school premises on 24th and 25th January, 2012.

Students of Classes IX & X put up exhibits and working models depicting formation of continents, various stages of growth of Indian Economy and the current Indian Political Scenario. The exhibits also covered major phases of Indian History and Geography.

The highlight of the exhibition was the Indian Food Court presenting various Indian delicacies. Students attired in several regional costumes added to the colour and vibrancy of the show.

The exhibition was open to the parents who were quite impressed to see the creativity and hard work of the Social Science department.