The 63rd Independence Day was celebrated with great fervor and zeal at Delhi Public School, Chandigarh. The programme began with the unfurling of the ‘Tiranga’ along with rendition of our national anthem by all present.

In the message given by a student, the belief in the power of youth was reiterated. The school choir enthralled everyone with the ever-inspiring patriotic songs ‘Saare Jahan se Achha’ and ‘Sone ki Chidiya’. This was followed by a well choreographed dance on the number ‘Mere Vattan Hindustan’.

The highlight of the day was the singing of ‘Himmat se Kaam Lenge’ by the tiny tots of the Shiksha Kendra.

The celebrations concluded with refreshments for all students and staff.

To celebrate the season of Monsoon, the Pre-Primary wing of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated Water Week with great enthusiasm. Several activities such as Rain Walk, Paper Boat Making and Recitation Competition were organized for the children of Class Nursery.

‘Rain-walk’ was a very enriching experience for the young ones. Wearing rain coats and carrying umbrellas, they yelled in delight as they splashed their tiny feet in puddles of water. Watching little earthworms and snails wriggling out was another enjoyable and learning experience for them. Dressed in thematic attire, the children sang songs and rhymes stressing the need to conserve water.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated Rang Tarang – the fortnight long festival of Music, Art and Dance for the senior wing. This festival covered a gamut of activities, which were individual, group as well as mass participation events. More than 800 students enthusiastically participated in these fun filled activities which included Face Painting, Flower Arrangement, One-Act Plays, Creative Choreography, Slogan Writing, Folk Dances, Pop/Rap Songs as well as Folk Songs. Parents had the opportunity to witness their kids perform on stage. The events were judged by exerts from various fields.

‘Umang’ a spectacular week long cultural festival concluded amidst joy and fervour in Delhi Public School, Chandigarh today. The event which began on 3rd May, 2010 saw more than 600 students of the Primary Wing participating in various stage shows like Folk Dance, Western Dance, Patriotic Song and Folk Melodies. Parents were invited to watch the budding artists. Various classroom activities like Collage Making, Mask Making and Best out of Waste gave the opportunity for mass participation.

Prizes were given away to the winners by experts from the concerned fields.

Students of the Pre-Primary Wing of DPS Chandigarh celebrated Mother’s Day in their own special way. The tiny tots put up presentations for their moms in their beautifully decorated classrooms. The children sang songs, presented handcrafted mementos and played games with their moms. Various competitions such as salad making and flower arrangement were held for the mothers which they enjoyed thoroughly.

Students of the Interact Club of DPS Chandigarh gathered at the Sukhna Lake for a silent demonstration to increase awareness about ‘Female Foeticide’ under the project, ‘Hamari Beti’.

The project initiated in School by the Principal, DPS Chandigarh, Ms. Reema Dewan received whole-hearted support from Rotary Club, Chandigarh and Deptt. of Health and Family Welfare, UT Chandigarh.

The purpose of the March was to target the various sections of the society about this growing social vice. A large number of students and teachers gathered at the lake holding banners and placards.

It is a matter of great pride that students of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh were selected to participate in ‘Tribal Art and Culture – Learn To Live Together Camp’ organized by Indian Council for Child Welfare at Bal Bhawan, Silvasa held from 23rd to 26th April, 2010.

More than 20 teams from all over the country attended the camp. The team from DPS Chandigarh represented the North Zone Bal Bhawan. Various activities such as Tie and Dye, Best Out of Waste, Making Wooden Toys, Designing Worli Paintings, Candle Making, Fabric Painting and Vegetable Printing were incorporated in the camp. Various cultural activities were also organized for the students. The dance performance by our team won accolades and received great appreciation from the audience.

‘Udaan’ a sports carnival for the students of class II of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh was organized in the school premises. The young ones put up a splendid display of their athletic abilities.

The carnival, which was an inter-house event, showcased a spectacular display of March Past and colourful Drills. This was followed by a couple of races where the Saina Nehwals, Dravids and Tendulkars amongst the young ones of the school exhibited their sporty skills and participated with great zest and enthusiasm.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated ‘World Earth Day’ in a befitting manner to inspire awareness amongst students and parents about the importance of environment and balancing the needs of the planet with the needs of humanity.

Several activities and competitions such as Best out of Waste, Paper Bag Making, Book Mark Making, Badge Making and Designing Charts and Posters were organized in the school to mark the day. Special talks were held to remind all of their responsibility to preserve and improve the earth and the quality of life thereon.

Enthusiastic parents also participated in most of the activities thereby showing their commitment to address environmental concerns.

In a drive to generate awareness to save the earth from global devastation, students of the senior wing staged a street play, ‘Paryavaran Ek Kahani’. The Eco-Club members displayed placards on environmental related issued in the school campus as well as outside the premises.

A custom designed mobile bus, a Google initiative, visited DPS Chandigarh on 19 April 2010 to educate students about the internet and how it may be beneficial to their lives. the students learnt about various Google products such as Google Maps, Google Wave, Google Imageswirl, Google Labs, etc. Students of classes IX, X and XII visited the bus. Bookmarks listing various informative websites were distributed to the students of classes V to XII. It was an enriching experience for the students who went back with a memorable experience with the bus.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated the festival of Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti with great zeal and fervour.

A special assembly was held on the occasion. The programme began with a soul stirring ‘Shabad Recital’ by the school choir. This was followed by a speech on the life and works of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The programme concluded with the brilliantly choreographed ‘Bhangra’ depicting the celebration during harvest period.

Mr. Robert J. Hindle, Assistant Principal, Bolton Sixth Form College, UK visited Delhi Public School, Chandigarh on 7th April 2010 as part of a cultural and educational exchange programme. This exchange programme which falls under the DFID Global School Partnership programme aims at building bridges between schools of India and U.K.

A special assembly on the theme ‘Raising Global Concern over the Ailing Planet’ was held on the occasion. Interactive sessions with students and teachers were organized. A group discussion on World Economy with special reference to the economies of India and UK was held. The students also gave a presentation on ‘Deepshikha’ a company being run by them in the school. Educational policies and Teaching Methodologies of Indian and UK schools were also shared.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, conducted a week long UK Exchange Progamme with Westkirby Primary School, Wirral UK on 2nd April, 2010. This cultural and educational exchange programme which falls under the DFID Global School Partnership Programme aimed at building bridges between schools of India and UK.

Mr. Andy Ryan, IT Coordinator from Westkirby School, UK was on a visit to the school. Special assemblies on themes such as ‘Glimpses of Indian Festivals’, ‘Nurturing Values among Children’ and ‘Raising Global Concern over the Ailing Planet’ were organized during his visit. Various classroom activities were also planned to give an insight into the teaching methodologies followed in the school. Yoga and kite flying were incorporated as part of outdoor activities. Mr. Ryan also conducted classroom sessions with teachers and students to share the teaching techniques followed in UK schools.

The students of Class Nursery of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh staged a musical ballad ‘Noah’s Ark and The Pied Piper’ on the final day of the three day cultural bonanza at the school. More than 750 students from the Pre-Primary wing of the school participated in this festival.

The play, ‘Noah’s Ark’, based on a story from the Bible reminded all how we should value God’s creation and the earth’s bountiful resources. The joy, gaiety and celebration of life on earth were beautifully brought alive on stage by the tiny tots. The play, ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’ highlighted the consequences of breaking one’s promises. The amazing blend of innocence and perfection on stage was mesmerizing and held the audience spellbound.

The tiny tots of Kindergarten of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh presented ‘Ritu Anand’ on the second day of the ongoing three day cultural bonanza at the school.

Based on the variety of seasons in India, the show ‘Ritu Anand’ had the entire 254 students on roll of Class Prep participate. The evening had a celestial feel as the story revolved around God and fairies talking about India’s diverse seasons. Children attired in colourful costumes enthralled the audience with their scintillating dances based on various seasons.