ZENITH: Reaching High

DPS JODHPUR WINS INTER DPS BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) ZONE - 5 & 7

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Delhi Public School Jodhpur hosted the Inter DPS Basketball

Girls Tournament 2017 ZONE (5 & 7) from 11 to 13 October

2017 under the aegis of DPS Society. The opening ceremony was

organized on 11 October 2017. The Chief Guest of the day was

Mr. Dally Gill, Superintendent (Custom) G.S.T. Jodhpur and a

former renowned Indian Basketball player. In his 15 years of bas-

ketball career, he played 21 National Basketball Championships. He won 17 out of 22 All India Revenue

Golf Championship played between 1995 and 2017. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Mangilal who has

been associated with sports since 1992. He played in the International Asian Championship held in South

Korea in 1994 and has participated in various other national and international championships. The other

eminent guest of the event was Mr. Devendra Singh. The event started with the floral welcome and me-

mento presentation of the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour and the other Guest. The participating teams

were welcomed along with their coaches. In all, ten teams participated in the tournament namely DPS

Ahmedabad (East), DPS Bangalore, DPS Bikaner, DPS (Bopal) Ahmedabad, DPS Indore, DPS Neelbad

Bhopal, DPS Nagpur, DPS Rajkot, DPS Surat and the host team DPS Jodhpur. The ceremony was fol-

lowed by the raising of the flag by the Chief Guest, Mr. Dally Gill, Guest honour, Mr. Mangilal Mr.

Devendra Singh, Director and Principal DPS Jodhpur Mr. B S Yadav and the Organising Secretary of

the Tournament Mr.Moin Khan. The students invoked the blessings of Lord Ganesha through a prayer

dance followed by a melodious song with the lyrics ‘Hum mein hai junoon Hum mein hai hosla’. ...

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The Cleanliness Drive for Swachh Bharat – Swachhta Pakhwada was organised from 1st to 15th Septem-

ber, 2017. Various activities were organised during the fortnight, such as Poster Making, Painting, De-

bate and Essay Writing. The students made Digital Posters, colourful drawings and sketches to highlight

the importance of cleanliness. The topic for the debate was “Cleanliness plays a major role in country’s

progress.” The teachers appreciated the views of the students on importance of keeping their surround-

ings clean. The topic for the essay writing was “Swachh Bharat, The India of My Dreams”. The enthusi-

asm, confidence and the creativity of the students was reflected in their work. In this sequence a special

assembly was also organised. Students of class IX and X inculcated the fervour of cleanliness in school

and personal hygiene among students by organizing a talk show and raising a thought provoking ques-

tion ‘Is cleanliness a matter of concern for just a specific section of the society?’. It served ‘food for

thought’ for the audience by stressing on the idea that talking about it is not going to bring a change. We

will have to stand together and take significant efforts individually to keep the nation clean starting from

basic levels like our homes, neighbourhood, parks and school premises.

SWACHHTA PAKHWADA

MAHATMA GANDHI’S 148

TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

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With a promise to self and a duty towards humanity, the

entire DPS faculty along with the hostlers were whole

heartedly involved in the attainment of a mission initiat-

ed long ago by our father of the nation, Mahatma Gan-

dhi and further ignited by the glowing spirits of our

honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi, ‘Swachhta hi seva’

The family joined hands and hearts in realizing the commendable step taken by the

Principal, Mr. B.S.Yadav on this very salubrious occasion.

The dawn of the day witnessed an effervescent audience answering to the questions

voiced by Mr. Pradeep Purohit about the life and deeds of Mahatma Gandhi. The en-

riching session soon turned on when all ears echoed with the captivating voice of the

first Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, in his address during the Indo- Pak partition.

With a zeal to reform and reframe the infrastructure of the present Indian scenario, all the hands were soon put

into action towards cleanliness. The premises of the school bloomed with the touch of love and tidiness through

the over whelming strife towards cleanliness by the faculty members and the ever-vibrant hostlers who worked

incessantly without the motive of gain or reward.

The mission to spread the spirit of cleanliness shall reach further heights if the spark continues to ignite in every

heart filled with patriotism. The day’s event marked its culmination with a group photograph and refreshment.

Students of class IV C presented a special assembly

on the Father of our Nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ on

4/ October 2017.The assembly started with the

school prayer followed by the news headlines and

the thought for the day “When your environment is

clean, you feel happy, motivated and healthy”.

Children presented a short skit showing the glimpse

of ‘Gandhi ji’s life. The students participated with

full enthusiasm and enjoyed the assembly as they understood the reason behind celebrating Gandhi Jayanti. They

highlighted the issue of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan --A campaign for clean India. Students talked about Swachh

Bharat Abhiyaan which was launched on 2nd October 2014 from Rajpath, New Delhi by our Prime Minister Shri

Narendra Modi ji. He said “A clean India would be a best tribute India would pay to Mahatma Gandhi on his

150th birth anniversary in 2019”. Swachh Bharat Mission has been launched all over India as a national move-

ment. The students staged an enlightening Street Play making everyone aware of the importance of sanitation and

keeping the surroundings clean. They talked about the virtues of maintaining personal hygiene. They all took a

pledge that “We will remain committed towards cleanliness”. We will not indulge in littering nor will we allow it

to happen. We all must work towards making our India “Clean India, Green India.” The assembly concluded with

the energetic dance on the song “teen rang thae ,ek chakra tha” Ms. Kaajal Kanwar appreciated the students

effort on presenting the wonderful assembly. She said that now it’s our turn to fulfill Gandhiji’s dream of mak-

ing India a great place to live.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON GANDHI JAYANTI

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With this thought in mind, the students of class V G and V H organized a spe-

cial Assembly for their teachers. The assembly started with a floral tribute to

the greatest teacher that India has produced Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

Whose birthday falls on 5th September every year. He was a great teacher,

scholar, diplomat and above all the president of India.

Thereafter the students presented a lovely song which was highly appreciated

by everyone. Students shared their feeling by reading an article expressing

gratitude to teachers who play a vital role in shaping each child’s personality.

A beautiful poem ‘Teachers are Treasure’ was recited, it depicted the im-

portance of a teacher in a student’s life. They recited beautiful Dhoa’s like

and expressed their love for the teachers. The assembly comprised of a talent

hunt show- a skit and an enthralling medley that praised the optimistic vision

of a dedicated teacher. The programme came to an end with the inspiring

words of Ms. Kaajal Kanwar Bhati encouraging the students to implement all

the values and teachings instilled in them by their teachers, thus giving a true

tribute to their mentors.

“BEHIND EVERY SUCCESS STORY IS THE PERSEVERANCE OF A TEACHER”

The current theme of the month being ' Plants and Germination ‘, the students were made familiar to the col-

our Green and its glory on 11 September 2017 .

The morning commenced with a teachers’ assembly 'Green Greetings' wherein Lambu, the giraffe was bored

and unhappy to see green all around. He was fancied towards colourful fruits. His teacher then convinced

him with her logical approach saying that all the baby fruits are initially green in colour and turn to other

colours when they grow up.

Not only through mixing of colours, the making of green colour was demonstrated but how the nature has its

own magical way to make the world green (yellow sun and blue water give birth to green trees) was depicted

beautifully. The spelling GREEN was also introduced through the rhyme 'Green is colour you see every-

where'. The stage was decorated with all green objects present in nature, be it fruits, vegetables or animals.

To reinforce this concept, green pencils were provided to the children to do the written work andwere also

involved in lady finger printing activity with the colour green in the figure of tortoise. A caterpillar in the

form of a sticker elevated the joy of the kids. It indeed became a memorable day for them.

GREEN COLOUR DAY CELEBRATION

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A special assembly was conducted by students of

class IV A on the occasion of Navratri and Dusshera

Celebration on 28 September2017. The day began

with an enlightening thought for the day followed by

the news headlines. Next in line was a beautiful poem

highlighting the significance of Dussehra “Vijay

satya ki hui hamesha, hari sada burai hai, aaya

parv dussehra kehta, karna sada bhalai hai”. An

article was presented on the significance of the festi-

val and how it is celebrated throughout the country. It described the worth of the fes-

tival that how Dusshera symbolizes the conquest of good over evil and its importance

in today’s world. The festivities were filled with great joy and enthusiasm when the

students dressed themselves in the nine forms of goddess Durga. They showcased the

rituals and traditions through “Sthotram ‘Aigiri Nandini” This was further followed

by Dandiya, a traditional dance by the students in a graceful manner. The colourful

attire worn by the children with colourful sticks was really eye- catching. A story on

Ravan Vadh was shown to the students symbolizing the power of good and humanity

above all kind of powers. Therefore the day is considered as an auspicious day as it reminds us of the fact that truth

always wins and motivates them to follow the path of Dharma. The assembly culminated with the blessings of the Head-

mistress Ms. Abhilasha Shaw. She appreciated the effort of the students and said that it was a learning experience for

all about our rich Indian culture and values. She further emphasised saying that this day is considered not only the vic-

tory of Ram but also the victory of mankind. Summing up, the event she said that on this pious day of Dusshera we need

to fight the small Ravan like anger ,hatred, violence, jealousy which is existing within us and should try and become a

better person…..

THE VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL INSPIRES YOU

AN Delhi Public School Jodhpur celebrated a week long Bhasha Parv (Hindi Lan-

guage Fest). Students of the Middle Block enthusiastically participated in the

activities like; Hindi Handwriting, Doha Recitation and Complete the Story. A

special assembly was conducted to know the influence of Hindi language .They

recited as well as sung the acclaimed Hindi poems and shared the knowledge of

prose and poetry.

Students enacted a Hindi comic drama ‘Yamraj Ki Adalat’ that filled the audi-

torium with laughter and thunderous applause. In the ‘Hindi Literature Meet’,

the poets like; Sumitra Nandan Pant, Ramprasad Bismil, Subhadra Kumari

Chouhan and the contemporary poets were introduced and their famous works

were discussed. The students also came to know about the famous comic poet

Ashok Chakradhar and his poems. The students of classes IV to VIII earnestly

participated in Bhasha Parv and the activities organized during the week.

Ms Abhilasha Shaw, the Headmistress Middle Block, admired the efforts made

by the students and their effective participations. She also added that the pro-

gress of the young learners could only be possible by their own root language. She expressed that Hindi lan-

guage binds us together and that is the reason that this language stands high in our culture.

BHASHA PARV

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Delhi Public School Jodhpur organised a fun filled excursion to Jaisalmer, for class VIII students from 13 Oc-

tober 2017 to 15 October 2017. In all, 162 students and 18 teachers divided into two groups, went for the tour.

The adventurous and exciting journey began with the students boarding the comfortable A .C. coaches from

the school campus. The Principal and Director, Mr. B.S. Yadav with the Senior Headmistress, Ms. Sangeeta

Yadav were there to cheer up the students and see them off.

At around 11:00 a.m. the students reached ‘The Oasis Garden’ , Dechu where a sumptuous breakfast was

awaiting them. The students relished the breakfast and took a stroll amidst the traditionally built cottages in

the lush green arena. After breakfast , the journey continued with great fun and frolic. The children along with

teachers enjoyed to the fullest, playing ‘antarakshari’ and ‘dumb charades’ . It was a great fun singing away

to the tunes of bollywood numbers. The students enjoyed the scrumptious lunch at the Desert Boys Dhani .

At about 5 in the evening, the students reached the awesome Sam Sand Dunes Camps put up gorgeously in the

lovely sand dunes. The camp stay was not only a new and enthralling experience for the students but also the

most memorable moment of the tour. The students were set and ready for the new experience of the bumpy

camel safari. The beautifully decorated camels were waiting outside the camp.The students enjoyed the calm

sunset on the camel hump and also freaked out on the sand dunes running and playing with friends and teach-

ers. A musical display by the traditional folk sing-

ers and dancers showcasing great talent and tricks

appealed the students. They applauded the artists

and thanked them for putting up a great show.

Light snacks were served to the students during the

show. This musical extravaganza was followed by

a dance party. The students had dinner and later,

shared the lighter moments with their buddies, sit-

ting and playing in the cool sand beneath the twin-

kling starry sky.

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THE JOYOUS JOURNEY TO JAISALMER

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Trips and excursions are time-tested means of learning. With a mo-

tive to charge the young minds with ecstasy and give them the first

hand learning experience of people and places, a fun-filled trip to

the beautiful ‘City of Lakes’ was organized for the students of class

V, in the month of September. A large group of students accompa-

nied by a team of teachers began their journey to Udaipur in luxuri-

ous coaches from the school campus. Enjoying the scenic beauty en

route, they relished a delicious breakfast at Pali.

With great zest and zeal the students reached Udaipur at noon. In

the evening, the students visited ‘The Celebration Mall’ located at

Bhuwana. They were amazed to see this iconic heritage mall, which

is indeed a unique blend of ethnicity on the outside and modern con-

veniences within. The students shopped for their loved ones, played

different games and explored many national and international

brands in the mall.

The highlight of the tour was their visit to the sprawling ‘City Pal-

ace’, built by Maharana Udaisingh II. The students witnessed the

historical and glorious past of the Mewar Dynasty there. They were

enthralled to see the marvellous conglomeration of courtyards, ter-

races, corridors, rooms, hanging gardens and crystal galleries with

attractive mirror work, ornamental tiles and royal artifacts in the

palace. In fact, at the serene bank of Pichola Lake, encircled by for-

tification, the magnificent palace is truly a treat to the eyes.

The next destination of the trip was Shilpgram - a rural arts and crafts complex, surrounded by the Aravali hills. In this

ethnographic museum, the students witnessed the 26 traditional village houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maha-

rashtra, with glittering mirror interiors and craft exhibits. Here, they closely witnessed the depiction of the lifestyles of

folk and tribal people of the region. They enjoyed the puppet show and the foot tapping folk dances presented by the

traditional dancers and purchased various handicraft items from the local craft bazaar which included- puppets, hand

woven clothes and clay items. After returning from Shilpgram, the students enjoyed their interaction with Mr. B.S.

Yadav, the Director and Principal of DPS Jodhpur. A cultural night was organized wherein the students enjoyed danc-

ing on some foot-tapping songs followed by mouthwatering dinner at the hotel.

Next morning, after a heavy breakfast, the students had a visit to the Maharana Pratap Museum at Haldighati, located

at a distance of 40 kilometers from Udaipur. At the museum, the students saw the weapons and paintings of the massive

battle fought between the Mughals and the great Maharana Pratap. They enjoyed the light and sound show, depicting

the glimpses from the life of the invincible and legendry Maharana Pratap. Afterwards the students were served with

delectable lunch at Aranyawas – a heritage hotel, situated in the lap of Aravali hills. Thereafter, they were taken to one

of the most spectacular Jain temples of Ranakpur, which is famous for its magnificent architecture and numerous mar-

ble pillars. The students got to know the historical past of these renowned artistic temples as one of the five major pil-

grimages of the Jains. They were amazed to see the intricately carved ceilings with mesmerizing details of the temple,

which not only makes it a timeless piece of beauty but also a heritage for the future generations to cherish and enjoy.

The students were energetic even during the return journey and their beaming faces bore testimony to the fun they had

during the trip. Overall, this educational tour was a memorable, rejuvenating and refreshing experience for the students.

REPORT OF UDAIPUR TRIP — ‘TO TRAVEL IS TO GROW’

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A special assembly on the auspicious occasion of Diwali was conducted by class VII H

on 12th October in the school auditorium. It was hosted by Nehal and Vansh. The as-

sembly began with the school prayer followed by the latest national and international

news. A poem based on the festive season was beautifully recited which also gave a

message to salute our brave soldiers who stand on the frontier 24/7 to keep us safe and

secure. A group song was sung to spread the season’s greetings. An article was pre-

sented by the students to educated the assembly to follow safety measures while burning crackers and spread love and

affection among their family and friends. The ambience was full of festivity and it ushered the feeling of the season in

each one present there.

A group of students spoke about the significance of the festival of Diwali. They said that Diwali or Deepavali is the festi-

val of lights and it is celebrated in autumn in the northern hemisphere. Diwali spiritually signifies the victory of light

over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. People also buy gifts for family mem-

bers and friends which typically include sweets, dry fruits and seasonal specialities depending on regional harvest and

customs. It is also the period when children hear ancient stories, legends about battles between good and evil or light

and darkness from their parents and elders.

Ms Abhilash Shaw, the Headmistress Middle Block, greeted the students on the special occasion of Diwali. She advised

students to not to burn crackers and they should take care of environment by celebrating a cracker-free Diwali.

ASSEMBLY ON DIWALI

An assembly on ‘Examination’ was conducted by the students of class

VII G on 18th September. The assembly was hosted by Shani and

Vaibhav. Riya updated the assembly with the latest national and interna-

tional news and Harshita spoke the thought for the day. Darshil and

Charneesh came up with some important tips to be followed by the stu-

dents during the examination week. Elaborating the tips, they said that

the students should be mentally comfortable before facing any exam and

they should give mock exams periodically so that it becomes a practice

when they appear to face them practically. They also added that the stu-

dents should not give up physical activities, instead they should continue

brisk walk, jogging and quick exercises etc. to keep them physically and

mentally fit. Students should not stay awake for long during these days, in spite of the exams they should sleep at a par-

ticular time.

Samarth shared some views on things to follow on the day of exams. He let the assembly know that the students should

not stay awake the previous night of their exams and they should have sufficient sleep. They should follow the morning

routine of bath, dressing up well and have a healthy breakfast. Before leaving for school, they should check their be-

longings like; pens, pencil, instrument box etc. Instead of talking to their friends in the examination hall, they should

spend time revising the subjects. He also added that the students must finish writing their papers a few minutes before

the final bell and run through what they have written.

A melodious group song was sung by the students to thank their teachers who guided them through the time and encour-

aged them to strive hard to move forward. This song was for the teachers who gave their students safe place to grow and

made a difference and shaped their minds.

Ms Abhilasha Shaw, the Headmistress Middle Block, gave away the prizes, medals and trophy to the under fourteen

girls’ handball and basketball teams who participated at the district level competitions held in Jodhpur. The volleyball

team of under fourteen boys also got prize for participating at district level competition held in Jodhpur.

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An ‘English Handwriting Competition was organized for classes IV to VI. The objective of the competition was to en-

courage students to improve their calligraphy skills. The competition was organized in the respective classrooms and all

students participated enthusiastically.The response of the students was overwhelming. Majority of the students had put

in their best foot forward to perfect their handwriting and win the competition. The closely contested competition pre-

sented a challenging task for the teachers to adjudge the winners.

Result of the Inter Class Hindi Handwriting Competition

HANDWRITING COMPETITION

CLASSES V AND VI HELD ON 25 October 2017

WINNERS

1. MAHIKA KACHHWAHA POEM- THE PIG BY- ROALD DAHL

2. HEMAKSHI GUPTA POEM- I’M THE PEOPLE, THE MOB

3. VIRAKTI JAIN POEM- IN YOUR HONOUR -BY- SAGAR SACHDEVA

HOUSE POSITION

1. SUTLEJ 2. CHENAB 3. JHELUM

4. JAMUNA 5. GANGES 6. RAVI

INTER HOUSE ENGLISH RECITATION COMPETITION 2017-2018

The results of the competi-

tion are given below:

Grade

1st Position

2nd Position

3rd Position

Grade IV

VAMAKSHI

MITTAL (IV F)

DIVYANSHU

CHOUDHARY

(IV G)

GEHNA BHANDARI (IV A,SHIVYA

GARG (IV C)AND ARSH MITTAL

(IV E)

Grade V- VI

TANISHKA

SINGH

( Class V B)

ZAREEN ANSA-

RI

(V D)

YASHVI RAJPUROHIT

( V E)

The results of the competi-

tion are given below: Grade

1st Position

2nd Position

3rd Position

Grade (IV-V)

V.Tarunya Shri (V A)

Tanishka Singh (V B)

Sandeep Keshav(V E)

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An assembly on the ‘United Nations Day’ was conduct-

ed by the students of class VII D of the Middle Block on

24th October. The assembly was hosted by Mehak and

Suhani. Navya read an article on the United Nations

and its role and functions. The United Nations is an in-

tergovernmental organization tasked to promote inter-

national co-operation and to create and maintain inter-

national order, a replacement for the ineffective League

of Nations. She also added that we celebrate 24th Octo-

ber as the United Nations Day. Tweesha recited a beau-

tiful and inspiring poem on unity and integrity.

Atharva and explained about the United Nations and its

different branches like; General Assembly, Security

Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice and

Economic and Social Council. Shourya briefed about

the Security Council and its functions. The Security

Council is charged with maintaining peace and security

among countries. While other organs of the UN can only

make ‘recommendations’ to member states, the Security

Council has the power to make binding decisions that

member states have agreed to carry out, under the terms

of Charter Article 25. Dweep continued explaining

about the General Assembly and said that the General

Assembly is the main deliberative assembly on the UN.

Composed of all UN member states, the assembly meets

in regular yearly sessions, but emergency sessions can

also be called. The assembly is led by a president elect-

ed from among the member states on a rotating regional basis, and 21 vice-presidents. Vansh enlightened the as-

sembly about the Economic and Social Council. He briefed that the Economic and Social Council also known as

ECOSOC, assists the General Assembly in promoting international economic and social co-operation and develop-

ment. ECOSOC has 54 members, who are elected by the General Assembly for a three-year-term. Parth spoke

about the Secretariat, which is headed by the Secretary-General, assisted by a staff of international civil servants

worldwide. It provides studies, information and facilities needed by UN bodies for their meetings. It also carries

out tasks as directed by the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and other

UN bodies. Bhoomi updated the students with functions of International Court of Justice. She added that the Inter-

national Court of Justice also known as ICJ is located in The Hague, in the Netherlands, is the primary judicial

organ of the UN. The ICJ is composed of 15 judges who serve 9 year terms and are appointed by the General As-

sembly; every sitting judge must be from a different nation.

The assembly came to an end with an interesting round of quiz which was conducted by Sagar and Madhav. All the

questions were based on the United Nations and the information which had been given from the same stage.

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A special assembly was conducted by students of Delhi Public School

Jodhpur on the occasion of Guru Parv. It was presented by the students

of class VIA who charmed everyone with their mesmerising blend of al-

luring exhibition. The assembly was hosted by Avisha and Radhika who

lead the picturesque series of cultural pieces. The thought for the day was

presented by Yogya and it reflected that the greatest treasure is your de-

votion towards the God, and if you have that devotion then the worldly

wealth is merely diffusion. An illuminating article was shared with the

assembly which elaborated the significance of Guru Parv and all Sikh

Gurus who contributed to establish the true devotion to the God and ser-

vice for the mankind. A slide show presentation was displayed depicting

the life and important teachings of the Sikh Gurus

A harmonious bhajan ‘Guru teri pooja, Guru Govind, Guru mera para-

brahm, Guru bhagwat’ was melodiously sung by the choir. A sensational

Bhangra dance was performed by the girls of the Middle Block to add a

pinch of festivity to Guru Parv and to greet the people to the season.

The next session of the assembly was the prize distribution for the stu-

dents who lead the school in different categories of Art and Craft. Veer

Durga Das Rathore Art Competition, which was held at Konark Senior

Secondary School Jodhpur on 21st July fetched four awards in Group B

and Group C categories. In Group B, Abhinna Das of class IVB and

Divya Mewara of class VC got the first and the second positions respec-

tively. In Group C, Mahirudra Shekhawat of class VIIIH and Romanth

Sharma of class VIIIF got the first and third positions respectively.

Charu Hooda of class VIB, Abhinna Das of class IVB and Vamakshi S

Kumar of class IVF got certificates of appreciation for participating in the zonal level competition organized

by Camel Art Contest, which is known as the world’s largest art competition. Aviral Shambhav of class VIIB

got the first position at the zonal level and the second position at the Grand Finale for the same painting.

Mahirudra Shekhawat of class VIIH received a cheque for Rs.5000 for securing the first position and Kashvi

Tyagi of class VII B received a cheque for Rs. 3000 for securing the second position in ‘Swachh Paryavaran

Campaign’, an art competition organized by PHD Chamber, which was held on 21st January at Delhi Public

School Jodhpur.

After the assembly, the students of the Middle Block celebrated the National Unity Day in the memory of Sar-

dar Vallabhbhai Patel who was born on this day. Mr B S Yadav, Director and the Principal of Delhi Public

School Jodhpur, briefed the students about the significance of this day. He added that we celebrate National

Unity Day to pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel who integrated over 550 independent princely states in our

country and shaped it as one nation. He also reminded everyone of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi,

who was assassinated on the same day in 1984. The students earnestly ran a short marathon to accomplish the

motive of ‘Run for Unity’ in the school playground and paid homage to these great personalities.

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In accordance to the theme 'Transport' an assembly titled 'Around The World' was presented by the stu-

dents of class prep G. The enactment commenced with the accidental landing of an alien champu on

earth. Being his first time on the planet, Champu got terribly frightened by the sight of a truck and

bus and people entering/exiting it. He soon made two friends who then explained Champu that there was

nothing to get intimidated about as those were simply the means of transport used by the people. To pac-

ify him further, various modes of transport were beautifully showed by the children. Synchronised dance

performance on the song 'Naach Meri Jaan… ' gave an enjoyable conclusion to the program

AROUND THE WORLD

GANESH CHATURTHI

To celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha, the tiny tots of class

Nursery D presented an assembly on “Ganesh Chaturthi” on

25thAugust 2017. It started with a morning prayer followed by a

skit wherein they enacted different roles like Lord Shiva, his

wife Parvati, Ganesha and Kartikey.

The skit began with the scene where Lord Shiva organized a

competition saying who so ever wins will help the gods. Ganesha knew that he could not match

his brother’s speed so he used his wisdom and circled his parents 3 times and won the competition. This

enactment not only taught everyone that the parents are the whole world but in them lies the whole uni-

verse. It also highlighted the importance of intelligence of which Ganesha is repository as against

strength ,speed and physical achievements. Next in row was the Ganesh aarti performed by both the stu-

dents and the teachers. At the end the enthusiastic kids performed a thrilling dance on the song “Oh my

friend Ganesha”. Headmistress Ms. Pallavi Das appreciated the efforts of kids with her motivational

words and blessed them.

TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

Teachers’ day is celebrated on 5 September every year on the birth anniversary of our second president, Dr,

Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this occasion children of class Prep B presented an assembly to express love

and respect towards their teachers.

The assembly started with an enactment by the students in which a child dressed up as Dr S Radhakrishnan

visited a classroom where he was welcomed by the students. Few students then spoke about the life of Dr S

Radhakrishnan while the others confidently delivered the verses 'Gurur Brahma....' and ' Guru Govind dono...

' followed by the rhymes 'Madam Meri Kitni Pyari...' and 'Teacher You Are My Role Model....'. Dance perfor-

mance on the song ' Hum Deep Shika Ke…’ gave a beautiful conclusion to the enactment.

Thereafter, the students expressed their gratitude by inviting the teachers on stage and presented them with

cards ,flowers and sweets, thus inspiring the audience to be thankful to their teachers for their guidance

and the knowledge they impart.

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HINDI POEM RECITATION ACTIVITY

Poetry is the essence of literature. It is the language of imagination and passion. Rhymes can prove to be a

stepping stone for young children to develop their verbal skills and boost their confidence.

The Hindi Poem Recitation of class I (all sections) was held from 22nd August to 25th August 2017 in the Am-

phitheatre of the Junior Wing.

This activity was organized to explore and encourage the speaking skills and confidence of children. It in-

spired the children to come forward and recite on the stage.

The children enjoyed the beauty of expressions, thoughts, feelings, rhyme and music. Each and every child of

all the sections showed zeal towards this activity and they chose a variety of topics for recitation like nature,

flower, trees, god, teacher, cleanliness, unity in diversity etc. with great enthusiasm.

Teachers applauded their performance by giving them appreciation cards.

A BALANCED AND HEALTHY DIET

When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.’To emphasize

the importance of a healthy diet and to inculcate good eating habits, a Food and Nutrition Week was

organized in the Junior block of Delhi Public School from 28 August to 1 September, 2017. Students of

class III participated in the event.

In the first phase of the event, the students were enlightened about the different food groups and their

functions. Each day was assigned to a different food group and the students were encouraged to bring

food items belonging to that food group. So we had one day each for Energy giving food, Body Build-

ing food , Protective food group and milk products.

In the second phase of the event , the students got an opportunity to have the hands on experience of

what they had learned, through a Food Mela organized on 1 September, 2017.On one side, different

food items belonging to different categories were displayed. The students learned the English/Hindi

names of food items, their nutrient content etc. Many students were excited to see the food items ‘live’ in

front of them. Then came the ‘real eating’. Each section of class III was assigned a particular food

item which they had to bring from home. Sections A & B brought Chole-puri, C & D brought Rajma-

chawal, E & F brought Sandwiches and G & H came with Palak-paneer and Pulao.All these food items

were arranged neatly on tables. Students came with their class teachers and enjoyed the sumptuous

meal. They not only learned about healthy food but also developed some social skills like sharing, wait-

ing for their food, serving only what they could eat thereby preventing wastage etc.

The final of the event was a ‘Food rally’ in which students carrying placards on importance of healthy

food marched down the corridors, chanting slogans and educating their juniors too about the signifi-

cance of healthy food.

The Headmistress Ms.Pallavi Das appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers for organizing

and managing the event successfully.

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This story plays an important role in everyone’s life. It has been a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Through this

we can build values in children. The tiny tots of class Nursery F enacted the famous story “The lion and the rabbit” on

8thSeptember 2017. The story began with a beautiful dance performance on the song “Chun chun karti ayi chidiya”

which depicted the togetherness and happiness of animals. It was followed by the entry of a lion who made the lives of

the animals miserable. The main motive of loving and being together was presented by the kids in the form of dance

“prem se humko jeene do”. At the end of the story rabbit came up with an idea of fooling the lion which lead to his

death. It conveyed a message of helping everyone and was not only relevant to the story but to the present scenario too

and added a social and emotional quotient. The appropriate costumes and perfect makeup gave life to the enactment.

The kids performed with full enthusiasm and justified their roles. The Parents, Headmistress Ms.Pallavi Das and Prin-

cipal, Mr.B.S.Yadav whole heartedly appreciated the efforts of the kids.

“THE LION AND THE RABBIT”

The excitement and celebratory spirit that Diwali brings, is un-

matchable. Diwali is the festival of light which signifies the re-

moval of darkness and ignorance from the mind and filling it with

goodness. The festival was celebrated with great fervour and en-

thusiasm by the little students of class Nursery E on 6 October

2017 which was witnessed by The Director and Principal Mr.B.S.Yadav, the Head Mistress Ms.Pallavi Das

and the parents. The assembly commenced with the school prayer. The scenes from the classic story of Rama-

yana starting from the birth of Lord Rama to his return to Ayodhaya after his exile, were effectively depicted

by the students through a small skit. The assembly also comprised of an exuberant dance performance on the

song “Ramji ki nikli sawari” which portrayed happiness and excitement of Lord Rama’s marriage. The scene

of Lord Rama fighting and winning the battle against the demon King Ravana was presented beautifully by

the student. It revealed the power of good over evil. The children also conveyed a message to celebrate an

eco-friendly Diwali through a wonderful dance performance on the song “Diwali ayi Diwali ayi”. The per-

formance of the students was highly appreciated by all the parents. The Head Mistress Mrs.Pallavi Das

blessed all the students and asked them to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali.

“THE CROW AND AN OLD WOMAN”

The students of class Nursery B presented an assembly on “The crow and an old woman” which was held on

21st August 2017. The aim of the assembly was to inculcate the habit of working hard and not being lazy. The students

confidently depicted the characters of the story. The enactment began with a scene in which crow steals chapatti from

an old woman’s house but could not eat it and had to give it away because of false appraisal made by the clever fox.

The students then performed a dance which reinforced the message in an informal way. The children learnt that they

should not get influenced by the people who flatter. The coordinator Ms. Purnima Rajvi appreciated the efforts put up

by the kids.

BAL RAMAYANA (Nursery E)

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“AN ACT OF KINDNESS IS ALWAYS REWARDED BY THE GOD.”

A special assembly was conducted by the little champs of class I-A on 26th September 2017 that laid emphasis

on being kind. Kindness of people and others around them brings lasting results. This was well brought out

through the assembly. The parents were invited to witness the assembly.

The class teacher addressed the august gathering and welcomed them. Traditionally every auspicious occa-

sion begins by worshipping Lord Ganesh. So this assembly also commenced with the ‘Ganesh Vandana’, “Ek

Dantaya, Vakratundaya......” presented by a group of students. The foot tapping ‘Ganesh Vandana’ per-

formed by the young students mesmerised the audience.

This was followed by inspiring quotes by few students giving the message that one shouldn’t be greedy in life

as ‘Greed Leads to Grief ’. They also emphasised on being honest and kind in life.

Another episode of the assembly was a poem on ‘Happiness’ (Jab bolo tab hans kar bolo...) that expressed

the joy and pride in being honest and happy in life. Next in row, was an enactment which depicted that no act

of kindness goes futile.

The skit was about two brothers who lived in a village. The elder brother was very rich and possessed all the

wealth whereas the younger one was extremely poor. Once the younger brother went for help to his elder

brother but he refused to help. The younger brother became disappointed and went away. On the way he met

an old man who was carrying heavy bags. As he saw the old man he rushed to help him. The old man was

very happy with his small gesture of kindness. In return, the old man gave him a Magical flour mill from

which he (the owner) could get the things which he desired for. He also blessed him for his kindness.

The scene of magical flour mill and the things which came out of it was effectively depicted. Each time the

owner wished for something, the wish would come true. The dialogue delivery by the young narrators cap-

tured the attention of the audience.

The Senior Headmistress Ms. Sangeeta Yadav appreciated the performance of the students. At last the as-

sembly came to an end with the words of appreciation of the parents. They appreciated the efforts of the

students as well as the teachers. The Class teacher gave vote of thanks to all the parents who spared their

time to witness the assembly.

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HINDI RECITATION COMPETITION

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found th words.”

-Robert Frost

Poetry is one of mankind’s oldest art forms. It captures emotions better than any other forms. Poetry helps to

improve the vocabulary and verbal dexterity. To emphasize the importance of our National language and to

inspire children to read and write poems an Inter Class Hindi Recitation Competition was held for class III in

the Junior block . The preliminary round was conducted in the classroom and two children from each of the

eight sections were selected for the final round which was held on 27 September 2017.

The students came up with different poems on various topics like Mother, Country, Moon, Tiranga, Arjun,

Life etc. The participants recited the poems with excellent expressions, voice modulation and confidence. The

judges Ms Purnima Rajvi, Ms Prem Rathore and Ms Durga Arya appreciated the performance of the stu-

dents. They also gave suggestions to enhance their recitation skills further. The Headmistress Ms Pallavi Das

complimented the students for their efforts and enthusiasm. She guided them to do well in the upcoming com-

petitions. She then declared the results which are as follows-

The judges Ms Purnima Rajvi, Ms Prem Rathore and Ms Durga Arya appreciated the performance of the

students. They also gave suggestions to enhance their recitation skills further. The Headmistress Ms Pallavi

Das complimented the students for their efforts and enthusiasm. She guided them to do well in the upcoming

competitions. She then declared the results which are as follows-

S.NO. NAME CLASS AND SECTION POSITION

1 CHAHEK SHARMA III F I

2 NAMAN CHOUDHARY III G II

3 ANANYA BHARADWAJ III G III

Hindi Recitation Competition for the students of class lV was held on 3rd September 2017. They catered

many renowned poets. There were in total 19 participants participating from all the sections of class IV. Chil-

dren were confident and recited their poem with full enthusiasm, touching almost all the aspects of poetry.

First position was secured by Soumya Tripathi who recited poem ‘Hisab kar’ it was based on the theme of

Grand Parent’s feelings. Second position was bagged by Riddhi. She recited the poem on the title ‘Jhansi ki

Rani and Third position was secured by Yuvraj Rathore, who recited a very emotional poem ‘ Sainik ki

Bhawna’.

INTER CLASS HINDI RECITATION COMPETITION

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CONTD… JAISALMER TRIP

By 7.30 a.m. next morning the students were fresh and ready to enjoy the exciting sightseeing of the golden

city. After a hot and delicious breakfast the students left for a visit to the Bada Bagh (the cenotaphs of the

royal family). The guide narrated the history of the place and talked about the various building structures. He

enlightened the students about the use of different symbols on different cenotaphs. Gadisar Lake was next in

line. The cool, calm and serene lake shone beautifully in the sunlight. The students sat by the lake and relaxed

themselves. Some of them shopped for their near and dear ones.

At around 2 in the afternoon, the students checked in the hotel, ‘The Desert Palace’. The students were great-

ly impressed with the cosy rooms, luxurious amenities and ambience of the hotel .The students then enjoyed

the mouth watering cuisine in the lunch. They ate to their heart’s content.

At 5 :00 in the evening the fully charged and decked up students left for a visit to the grand Jaisalmer Fort,

built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD. It stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert on Trikuta

Hill. The visit to the fort was a learning and enriching experience for the kids, where the guide narrated the

age old history of the fort and the various important incidents that took place in Jaisalmer . On their way

back to the hotel, the children shopped various traditional items for their loved ones.

At 8:00 in the evening, the most awaited and electrifying DJ night was organised for the students.The stu-

dents along with their teachers tapped their feet on the latest dance numbers. At dinner, the students relished

the awesome and lip smacking Indian delicacies. After dinner, students were in their respective rooms to take

a sound sleep and get recharged for the next morning.

Delectable breakfast with variety of preparations was put up in the next morning. After the breakfast, the students

thanked to the hotel staff for their warm hospitality and checked out.. The journey continued with a visit to the Patwon

Ki Haveli. With its beautiful architecture and intricate carving work, the monument is a combination of five different

havelis constructed in yellow sandstone. The students admired the beauty of the haveli and captured some wonderful

memorable shots as a memory of the enchanting place. The last visit before the departure was to the War Museum ,

Thaiyat. This patriotic museum showcases the information and history about the Indian Army and the wars it has

fought. There was a documentary shown to the students which highlighted the various wars fought by the Indian Army

and the significant role played by our soldiers . The buses then headed to The Oasis Garden for a typical Rajasthani

lunch of ‘dal-bati’ . The students relished the traditionally cooked savoury meal.

The students reached the school campus at 7:00 p.m. on 15 October 2017, where the parents were already waiting for

their wards. One by one , after reporting to the concerned teacher in charges, the students left for their home. All in all,

it was an ecstatic and rejuvenating journey.

The topic of the month being 'Plants and Germination’, the students of class prep D presented an assembly

titled ‘Go Green’ on 6 September 2017. The enactment began with a classroom scene where the teacher took

THE students for a nature walk. While the students appreciated the greenery, a tree had a conversation with

the children and explained them about its parts like trunk, roots etc. The tree then also elaborated the vari-

ous stages through which it goes before reaching into its mature form. The factors responsible for the growth

of trees like sun, water, air and soil were also highlighted. The enactment was followed by a message to be

sensitive towards trees and not to cut them. Just as we humans experience pain so do the trees. Hence, we

must make efforts to protect them. The assembly culminated with the children stamping their feet on the song

'Mere Desh ki Dharti ...' which was enjoyed by all.

GO GREEN

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CONTD… INTER DPS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (GIRLS)

The Director and Principal Mr. B S Yadav, addressed the gathering and welcomed the guests to this momentous occa-

sion and wished all the teams to play to the best of their capabilities and caliber. The Captain of the Host team Khush-

boo Bishnoi was invited for the oath and all the Captains of various teams along with the participants were requested

to take the oath. The ceremony gathered more meaning with the inspirational and motivational words of the Chief

Guest wherein he shared his experiences and struggles towards his journey to success and he advised the participants

to keep up the sportsmenspirit and declared the tournament open. The sky over DPS Jodhpur was adorned with colour-

ful balloons indicating the tournament open. The teams were wished good luck with these words “It is not important to

take part. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

The 10 teams were divided in two pools, Pool A and Pool B with 5 teams each and the matches were played on league

basis with the top two teams supposed to advance to the semi-final stage. Pool A comprised DPS Surat, DPS Rajkot,

DPS Bikaner, DPS Nagpur and DPS Jodhpur while in Pool B we had DPS Bengaluru (South), DPS Neelbad Bhopal,

DPS Ahmedabad (East), DPS (Bopal) Ahmedabad and DPS Indore The Inaugural Match was played between DPS Su-

rat and DPS Jodhpur which was won handsomely by DPS Jodhpur. After many hard fought matches DPS Jodhpur,

DPS Bengaluru (South), DPS Surat and DPS Indore advanced to the Semifinals. The evening session started with the

semifinal matches. The first semifinal was played between DPS Jodhpur and DPS Indore. DPS Jodhpur won the match

with the scoreboard reading 36- 21. The second semifinal was between DPS Bengaluru and DPS Surat which DPS

Bengaluru (South) won with the score of 25-0. DPS Bangaluru and DPS Jodhpur thus qualified to the finals.

13 October started with the match between DPS Surat and DPS Indore for the 3rd position. DPS Indore bagged the 3rd

position. The much awaited final match was played between DPS Jodhpur and DPS Bengaluru (South). Both the teams

gave an electrifying performance but it was the team from DPS Jodhpur which won the match by 36-31. The final

match was followed by the closing ceremony which started at 11.30 am. The event commenced with the welcome of the

Chief Guest Mr. Sat Prakash Yadav. Mr Sat Prakash Yadav is an International Basketball player, Former Indian cap-

tain, and the Head Coach, of Senior Indian Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams, Mr. Sat Prakash Yadav has been a

prolific player and a successful coach in Basketball Sports from World Association of Basketball Coaches & Interna-

tional Basketball Federation and a member National Accreditation Board for Education & Training by QCI/ GOI, for

Assessment and Bench Marking of Sports Training Centers of Sports Authority of India. The Guest of Honor of the day

was Mr. Devendra Singh, the Secretary, Basketball Association, Jodhpur district. Mr. Devendra Singh is a junior Gold

medalist in the year 1987 and the Captain of Rajasthan team in 1995, Mr. Singh had been a consistent player from the

year 1987 to 1995. A brief report of the entire three day event was presented by the Organizing Secretary Mr. Moin

Khan. Beautiful dance performance by Middle and Senior Block students was really gleeful. The scintillating dance and

acrobatics left the gathering awestruck. The officials (Referees) of the matches were felicitated by the honorable Chief

Guest, Mr. Sat Prakash Yadav, Guest of Honor, Mr. Devendra Singh and the Director & Principal, Delhi Public

School, Jodhpur, Mr. B. S. Yadav, with mementoes. They felicitated the team in-charges with certificates and memen-

toes to acknowledge the dedicated efforts put in by the participating teams.

At the end, Ms Tanya from DPS Bengaluru (South) was declared the Player of the Tournament. It was followed by the

felicitation of the second runner up team Delhi Public School, Indore, first runner up team Delhi Public School, Benga-

luru (South) and the winning team Delhi Public School, Jodhpur with trophies, cer-

tificates and medals. The auditorium echoed with thunderous claps. The Chief

Guest appreciated each team and advised them to keep their morale high and

maintain the sportsman spirit in every situation. The Director and Principal of DPS

Jodhpur, Mr B S Yadav expressed his sincere gratitude to the guests, officials and

the players. He showered his blessings on the players with his enthusiastic words

and congratulated the winners. He motivated the students to accept failure and

move ahead in life. The Organizing Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. The cer-

emony concluded with the national anthem.