Delhi Public School, Chandigarh proudly hosted Dipulse 2010, an inter-school event for the schools of the Tricity. More than 600 students took part in the event which is set to become an annual feature of the school. The event covered a gamut of activities, which included Face Painting, Poster Making, Street Play, Show and Tell, Rock Band, International Folk Dances and Best out of Waste. Shipwreck, Group Discussion and Story Writing with pictorial description were some of the innovative activities for the students. The events were judged by experts from various fields.

The Overall First Position was bagged by DPS Chandigarh and Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula.

DPS Chandigarh hosted the Zonal Level Inter-School Quiz on Germany on 20th December, 2010. This quiz was one of the eight zonal level rounds conducted all over the country by DPS Society in association with the Max Mueller Bhawan, New Delhi. The quiz aims to create interest in students and schools for German people, language and culture.

The quiz received an overwhelming response from a large number of schools from the city and other cities of the north zone. Each school was represented by a team of two class IX students.

The Guests of Honour for the day were Mr. Surinder Singh Maken, Director, Max Mueller Bhavan, Chandigarh, Prof. J.K. Sharma (Chairperson) Department of German, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mr. Maheshwar Dayal, President, Indo-German Language and Cultural Society and Dr. Chauhan (Faculty), Department of German, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The quizmasters were Ms. Tara Raghunath and Ms. Vani Dutta from DPS Noida. The quiz comprised of three rounds. The written round was followed by two ‘On Stage Quiz’ for the short-listed teams.

The team from Delhi Public School, Chandigarh emerged as the winners while the students from Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula bagged the Runners-Up prize. The winning team will compete with seven other teams in the national level finals of the quiz to be held at DPS, Noida on 20th January, 2011. Top eight teams were awarded merit certificates while the winning team was awarded a trophy and a gift certificate worth Rs. 12000/- and runners-up were awarded a Gift Certificate worth Rs. 8000/-.

The students of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh did their school proud by bagging the first position in the National Level Inter DPS International Dance Competition ‘Global Hues’ held at DPS Dwarka.

The team comprised of 10 children of classes VI & VII, who performed a Ukrainian Dance. Delhi Public Schools from all over India participated in the competition.

It is a matter of great pride that students of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh bagged the second position in All India Inter DPS Lawn Tennis Championship for girls held at DPS Karnal.

The team comprised of Saumya Saxena of Class VII, Charvi Saxena of Class IX and Raahat Manrai of Class X. 21 Delhi Public Schools from all over India participated in the championship.

Delhi Public School, Sector 40-C, Chandigarh enthusiastically participated in the programme “Rashtriya Dharohar ke Rakhwale” organized by Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration. More than 40 students from various classes were part of the event. The programme aimed at involving school children to inculcate in them a sense of devotion towards preserving the heritage and beauty of Chandigarh.

DPS was allotted ‘Shanti Kunj’ to conduct various activities for the month of November, 2010. The students and staff whole-heartedly conducted activities like cleanliness drive, quiz competition, painting competition, tattoo making and face painting. Cultural activities such as street play, singing and dancing were also organized to make the place happening for tourists. The children became ‘Guide for the day’ for the tourists while interacting with them.

Keeping alive the true spirit of DPS of celebrating all festivals and observing important days, the students and staff of Delhi Public School Chandigarh celebrated Guru Nanak Jayanti and the festival of Id with great reverence and fervour. A Special Assembly was held on this occasion. The celebrations began with the recital of the shabad, ‘Aades tisse aades’. This was followed by a speech on how Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings have shown us the right path. The children were also explained the significance of the festival of Id-ul-Zuha.

Delhi Public School celebrated Children’s Day with a difference. A sports meet was organised for the children of Class Prep. The tiny tots zealously participated in various sports events such as the Sprint Race, Froggi Race, Jacket Race, Combo Race and Throw Ball. To make it more eventful the teachers also joined the tiny tots in the ‘Tug of War’. Class Parties were also organised for the students of Primary Wing. The students of the Senior Wing participated in various competitions organized on the occasion by the Chandigarh Education Department. In the Street Play competition, our school bagged the first position out of 23 participating schools of the city. The results of the other events are awaited.

The members of the Interact Club of the school celebrated the day in a unique manner. They visited the Paediatric Centre of PGIMER, Chandigarh to cheer and bring a smile on the faces of the children undergoing treatment there. The students interacted with the sick children, distributed balloons to them and decorated several wings of the centre. Dr. Suneet Senghi, HOD Paediatric Centre and his team were touched to see this gesture and appreciated the efforts of these young interactors.

DPS Chandigarh proudly hosted Zonal Inter DPS Cultural Festival on Tuesday, 9th November, 2010. Various teams from the North Zone I & II participated in the event.

Mr. D.S. Saroya, Director, NZCC was the guest of honour. He appreciated the efforts of DPS schools to go beyond classroom learning and emphasize on all round development. Mr. Kanwar Iqbal, HOD, Music Deptt., Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh was also the guest of honour. He was full of praise for all the performances and lauded all the participants for their efforts.

The competitions were adjudged by renowned personalities from the field of music and dance like Ms. Ratnika Tewari, Mr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Mr. R.S. Sham, Mr. Puneet Jewandah and Mr. Bandeep Rekhi.

The evening was a blend of music and rhythm. The first event was Zonal Inter DPS Vocal Music Competition which included solo and group singing. Participants presented one of the following – a Geet or a Ghazal or a Bhajan based on semi-classical Indian music while group singing was on any one of the genres : Sufi Qalam or Holi or Sawan song.

The second event of the day was the Zonal Inter DPS International Folk Dance Competition wherein the participating schools presented a folk dance representing a particular nationality or culture.

The Principal of DPS Chandigarh, Mrs. Reema Dewan welcomed the honoured guests, all dignitaries present and the various participating teams. She said that education provided at DPS Chandigarh is holistic and child centric, interwoven with co-curricular activities.

All teams attired in colourful costumes gave scintillating performances. DPS Chandigarh was adjudged the winner and DPS Jammu bagged the second position in Inter DPS Vocal Music Competition.

The winners of Inter-DPS International Folk Dance Competition were :-

• 1st – DPS Chandigarh
• 2nd – DPS Katra

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks followed by Prize Distribution Ceremony.

Delhi Public School Chandigarh wore a festive look as the students and staff celebrated the Festival of Lights, Diwali. A Special Assembly was held on the occasion. The celebrations began with a prayer to the almighty. The significance of the day was brought out in a speech and the students were asked to refrain from bursting crackers. The highlight of the programme was a demonstration of disposing of tetra packs for recycling thereby reinforcing the use of 3Rs i.e. reduce, reuse and recycle.

Various activities and competitions such as Diya Making, Thali Decoration, Toran Making, Diwali Card Making and Lantern Making were organized in the Primary Wing.

The evening of 1st October, 2010 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. Naunihal Singh, SSP, Chandigarh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest accompanied by his wife Mrs. Garima Singh, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax, Sangrur.

As per the DPS tradition, the show took off with the lighting of the lamp along with the recital of shlokas. A cultural programme comprising of ‘Kitchen Orchestra’, an innovative composition, Hip-Hop dance and a Qawwali enthralled the audience. A vibrant Rajasthani folk dance was the highlight of the show.

Mr. Naunihal Singh congratulated the awardees and the students for their amazing performances. He complimented about the endless facilities offered by the school. He appreciated the efforts of the school in working towards the holistic development of the students.

The Interact Club of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh ushered in the newly elected office bearers in an Investiture Ceremony, marked with anticipation and promise.
Mr. Arvind Mahajan, President, Rotary Club Chandigarh presided over the function as the Chief Guest. Besides many eminent Rotarians, Principals of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh and GMSSS, Sector 10, Chandigarh, were also present on the occasion.

True to Indian tradition, the programme began with a cultural presentation which included lighting of the lamp, orchestra, a rendition by the school choir and an impressive Street Play on the theme ‘Save Girl Child’. This was followed by the formal badging ceremony of the office bearers.

Mr. Arvind Mahajan congratulated the new office bearers and praised the efforts of the outgoing members for the success of previous year’s projects. He appreciated the contribution of the school in raising a sum of Rs. 1,25,000 in addition to other material help for the Leh Relief Fund. While urging everybody to believe in service and charity, he expressed his confidence in the young Interactors to put in their best efforts leaving behind a rich legacy.

Naval Pandey and Varun Sharma, students of class XI of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh bagged the Second Position in ‘Techniche’ the Annual Techno-Management Festival organized at IIT Guwahati. More than 120 schools from all over India participated in various events like Robotics, Crime Scene Investigation, Structure Building and many more. The students also attended workshops by Intel, IRIS and eminent CEO’s.

Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh celebrated Teachers’ Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. A special assembly was conducted on the occasion. The students of the senior wing put up a brilliant show which was completely compered, organised and staged by the students council.

The programme began with a rocking performance by the school band, ‘Impulse’. This was followed by two enthralling dance performances and a well-staged skit.

The teachers also joined in the celebrations with dances and folk songs fully cheered on by the children. Various games were also organized for the teachers. The celebrations concluded with lunch for the staff.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh ushered in the Eighth Student Council in an Investiture Ceremony, marked with anticipation and promise.

Mr. H.S. Doon, S.P. Traffic and Security, Chandigarh and Mr. P.K. Sharma, DPI (Schools) presided over the function as Guests of Honour.

True to Indian tradition, the programme began with a cultural presentation which included Orchestra, lighting of the lamp, a rendition by the school choir and an energetic Marathi dance.

Mr. H.S. Doon administered the oath to the student council members and urged them to be role models for other students. He complimented the teachers in appreciation of the cultural programme put up by the children. He urged the parents not to give in to the children’s demands blindly to avoid irrevocable damage. While congratulating the prize winners, Mr. P.K. Sharma advised them that there are no short-cuts to success. He also complimented the school on its glorious achievements.