Students of Class I of DPS Chandigarh presented ‘Colour Angels’, a colourful extravaganza to mark the beginning of a three-day cultural bonanza at the school. All the 298 students on roll of Class I participated in the show.

The beautifully decorated school amphitheatre came alive with children attired in colourful and vibrant costumes dancing to foot tapping numbers.

The proud parents of these young performers were mesmerized to see them on stage. The little angels also spoke about the range of colours that exist between black and white and how they fill our lives with joy and happiness thereby giving us energy and changing our mood.

A theme based Song and Rhyme Day was organized for the students of Pre-Nursery of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh. The tiny tots sang with full zeal and enthusiasm. Attired in beautiful costumes, these little ones enthralled the audience with the melodious rendition of rhymes and songs coupled with actions. The proud parents of these children were very appreciative of the entire presentation.

It is a matter of great pride that Chetan Gupta, a student of class VII of Delhi Public School has been selected to be conferred the National Bal Bhavan’s Bal Shree Honour 2009 for creative excellence in the field of Creative Scientific Innovations. He is one of the 15 students selected from all over India who will receive this honour from H.E. the President of India.

Chetan is also being awarded at a Poetry Festival in New Delhi on January 29, 2010 for his poem on Mahatama Gandhi for a Poetry Writing Competition during the National Bal Shree Selection Camp 2009.

Republic Day celebrations were held in Delhi Public School, Chandigarh with great fervour. The celebrations began with the unfurling of the Tricolour with the National Anthem being played in the background. The spirit of nationalism was brought alive with the rendition of patriotic songs by the school choir and the staff. The students also presented a musical skit depicting the struggle for freedom. The highlight of the day was a speech by the School Vice Head Boy who emphasized the role of today’s youth in enabling India to scale greater heights.

Delhi Public School, Chandigarh celebrated Christmas with great fervour and enthusiasm. The entire school vibrated with the echoes of Christmas carols.

The Pre-Primary wing wore a festive look with bells, streamers and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Several activities such as decorating Christmas Trees and Stockings, making Christmas Cards and Hand-crafted bells were organized for the students. The children were told about the birth of Lord Jesus and the legend of Santa Claus. The spirit of giving and sharing was inculcated among the tiny tots as they exchanged exquisitely packed gifts with each other and played games. Later, class wise activities and parties were also organized for the junior and senior wing of the school.

Christmas was special for the students of Shiksha Kendra, an afternoon school of DPS Chandigarh. They too celebrated Christmas in their own way enjoying a special Christmas cake and gifts. The boundless joy of celebrating the festival was amply visible on the faces of the children especially when Santa moved around distributing sweets to them.

A spellbinding dance-drama ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ was presented by DPS, Chandigarh on 20th December, 2009 at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, as part of the Annual Day celebrations.

The Annual Production was attended by many distinguished guests with Honorable Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Kapil Sibal as Chief Guest. Other eminent guests included Mrs. Ambika Soni, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Hon’ble Minister for Parliamentary Affairs & Water Resources, Mr. Uday C. Soni, Pro-Vice-Chairman, DPS Chandigarh, & honourable members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

The show commenced with the school choir presenting a melodious song. The esteemed guests released the brochure to commemorate the special occasion. A multimedia presentation of the school annual report portrayed the milestones achieved by the school in the recent past.

Then came the show stopper of the day, ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’, a period dance -drama showcasing the various phases in the life of Samrat Ashoka. The multimedia presentation recreated the golden period of the Mauryan dynasty with the support of grand sets, excellent light design, impressive film and vibrant costumes. The in-house production unfolded exquisitely in form of reminiscences of Ashoka the Great through his diary entries, depicting Ashoka as an able administrator, a relentless conqueror and ultimately a follower & propagator of Buddhism. The mega production brilliantly directed by the Principal, Mrs Reema Dewan and choreographed by Ms. Papiha Desai, mesmerized one and all.

DPS Chandigarh presented a spectacular period dance-drama ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ on 19th December, 2009 at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, as part of the Annual Day celebrations.

The mega event was graced by Sh. Salman Khurshid, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Corporate & Minority Affairs, who presided over as the Chief Guest along with the Guest of Honour, Lt. Gen. J.S. Bawa, Chairman, DPS Chandigarh and many other distinguished guests: Mrs. Ambika Soni, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Hon’ble Minister for Parliamentary Affairs & Water Resources, Mr. Uday C. Soni, Pro-Vice-Chairman, DPS Chandigarh, Mr. Rajeev Bhatnagar, Pro-Vice-Chairman, DPS Jallandhar & honourable members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

The celebrations began with a melodious rendition of the song ‘woh yug gaya toh kya hua, yeh yug toh apne pas hai’ presented by nearly eighty singers of the school choir. The traditional lighting of the lamp was followed by the release of the brochure to mark the special occasion. The school annual report, presented in a multimedia presentation, highlighted the milestones achieved by the school in the recent past. In the prize distribution ceremony, students excelling in scholastic & co-scholastic areas were awarded gold medals and trophies.

Then was staged the multimedia production, the audience had been waiting for with a bated breath. The in-house production ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ brilliantly conceptualized, planned, executed and directed by the dynamic principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan and beautifully choreographed by Ms. Papiha Desai, transported the audience back to the golden era of King Ashok. Set in the backdrop of the Mauryan dynasty, ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ traced the journey of King Ashoka’s life – from an ambitious & ruthless conqueror to a passionate follower of Dhamma. Interspersed with scintillating dances, enchanting music and supported by opulent sets, exquisite light design and audio-visual show, ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ captured the hearts of all in the audience.

Children’s Day at Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh was a joyous occasion for all. Various activities were organised for the students. Keeping with the instructions issued by the health deptt., only Classwise assemblies were held on a smaller scale. The Pre-primary Wing celebrated the day by organizing class picnics and class parties. Activities for the Middle and the Senior Wing included Fancy Dress Competition, Antakshri, Races, Talent Search and many more.

DPS Chandigarh proudly hosted an Orientation Programme for PGT Computer Science in Informatics Practices conducted by CBSE.

This orientation programme was organized in accordance with the recent changes in the syllabus for Informatics Practices in Senior Secondary classes.

The resource persons for the 2-days training programme were Mrs. Manjeet Jauhar from Vivek High School, Chandigarh and Mr. Mukesh Kumar from DPS R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

Almost 50 teachers from the schools under CBSE Panchkula Regional Office attended the workshop.

Students of Class II of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh proudly presented ‘UTSAV’, a vibrant display showcasing the festivals of India. The programme portrayed glimpses of the richness and variety of Indian festivals.

The traditional lighting of the lamp by the school Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan, set the tone for the events that followed. The tiny tots attired in colourful costumes mesmerized the audience with traditional songs, vibrant dances and interesting folklores. The enthusiasm was brought alive by the participation of over 300 students throughout the programme and shared in equal measure by the proud parents who witnessed the show.

DPS Chandigarh hosted the Zonal Level Inter-School Quiz on Germany on 23rd December, 2009. 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. 14 schools from the city and neighbouring areas participated in the quiz. Each school was represented by a team of two class IX students.

The Guests of Honour for the day were Dr. Chauhan, HOD, German Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mr. Surinder Singh Maken, Director, Max Mueller Bhavan, Chandigarh, Mr. Maheshwar Dayal, Ex. Head of Indo-German Business Management Training Centre, Mumbai.

The quizmasters were Ms. Alinda Holla and Ms. Vinita Gupta from DPS R.K. Puram, New Delhi. The quiz comprised of three rounds. The written round was followed by an ‘On Stage Quiz’ for the eight short-listed teams. Four teams were eliminated in this round and the remaining four competed with each other in the final round where each team chose a basket to answer the questions.

The team from Shivalik Public School, Chandigarh emerged as the winners while the students from St. Kabir, Chandigarh 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, R.K. Puram, Delhi on 15th January, 2010. Top eight teams were awarded merit certificates while the winning team and runners-up were awarded with Sony MP3 Players with video.

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 Shri Ram Vandana. 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 wonderfully choreographed dance performance.

The students of class XI, Commerce Stream launched a company Deepshikha Ltd. The company intends to develop the spirit of entrepreneurship among students by recycling old, torn clothes and converting them into innovative value added products like bags, cushions, folders, mobile covers etc. with the help of rural weavers. The company is propagating good social cause by generating employment for the rural artisans. The students will get associated with the weavers through procuring of raw material, supplying it to weavers, purchasing the finished products and marketing of products under the brand name “Deepshikha”.

Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh celebrated Teacher’s Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. A special show was organized on the occasion by the students of the senior wing with the Student Council playing an active role in it.

The programme began with a welcome speech by the Headgirl followed by a rocking performance by the school band, ‘Impulse’. There were enthralling dance performances by the students and ‘Masti Ki Pathshala’, a medley which depicted various classroom scenes. The teachers also joined in the celebrations with choir singing and a dance on peppy numbers.

The highlight of the day was a stand-up comedy show by Apoorv Pandey and Anjit Aulakh, both students of class XI. They added a zing to the celebrations.

A vote of thanks was proposed by the President of Student Council. The celebrations concluded with the National Anthem. Later, the teachers enjoyed a scrumptious lunch at Taj Hotel organized by the school.

It was an iconic moment in Delhi Public School, Chandigarh as the 7th student council was sworn in and a proud moment for the scholars whose prowess in academics, sports and co-curricular activities was duly acknowledged in the presence of their peers and their parents. The honoured guests for this solemn occasion were Ms. Niharika Rai, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Chandigarh (East) and Mr. Madhur Verma, S.P. City and Crime Branch, Chandigarh.

The Principal, Ms. Reema Dewan welcomed the guests of honour. She thanked the DPS Parent community and called them the true partners in education. She said that life is like a grind stone whether it grinds you down or polishes you up depends on you. She reminded the student that true leadership lies in action and not in position. Therefore first, one makes the splash and then comes the waves. Reposing her faith in the present generation she asked them to take charge and create waves. She concluded by saying,

“All revolutions start small,
All revolutions start young,
Revolutions are powered by youth power

The ceremony began with a short cultural programme which mesmerised the audience. The show started with the rocking presentation by the school orchestra followed by a graceful dance to the rendition of traditional shalokas. The highlight of the day was a Sufi song which bagged the first prize in recently held “Fanta Fiesta”. The vibrant foot-tapping Haryanavi folk dance added a zing to the ceremony.

The guests of honour Ms. Niharika Rai and Mr. Madhur Verma presented the badges and administered the oath of office to the members of the new Student Council. The young leaders took the mantle of responsibility with commitment. Later the guests of honour congratulated the office bearers and encouraged them to lead the school community by example rather than by precept.

The Investiture Ceremony was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony (Senior Wing). The young scholars, budding sports person and artists were honoured with proficiency awards, scholar badges and honour badges.

The programme concluded with the vote of thanks presented by the school Head Girl.

The 62nd Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour 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.

The skit presented by a group of students portrayed that Indian women have the power to bridge the communal and religious differences and contribute in creating a great and united India.

The highlight of the day was the singing of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ by all the students and staff with great pride and fervour.