EVENTS

OPEN DISTRICT CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

DPSG Faridabad organized a two-day ‘Faridabad Open District Chess Championship’ on May 27 and 28, 2023.

Chess is an excellent activity to develop cognitive skills and logical reasoning. It was heart-warming to see the players tactically play their moves like stalwarts with rapt concentration and collected demeanour. The Guest of Honour for the event was Mr. Saurabh Bhardwaj, eminent journalist and editor from Voice of Faridabad Media Pvt. Ltd. The programme started with the lightning of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by the School Principal, Ms. Maya Vijayan. The guest emphasized on the importance of sports and said that it encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. It helps in enhancing self-esteem and mental alertness among the participants. Also, it teaches punctuality, discipline, focus and many other skills.

The event witnessed a participation of more than 85 chess enthusiasts from all over Faridabad and culminated with the distribution of winning trophies, medals and certificates to all the achievers. All the participants were felicitated with the participation certificates.

Ms.Neetu Agarwal( President of Faridabad Chess Association),Ms. Alka Chhikara, General Secretary- Faridabad Chess Association and Mr. Vijay, the Sports incharge at DPSG Faridabad played a key role in making the event a grand success.

STUDENT YEARBOOK

There’s nothing like the excitement of looking at students’ yearbooks for the first time. It’s packed with memories, events, and friendships that made the year special. It felicitated the end of a school year and a summer of freedom. They not only capture memorable moments but also promote a sense of school pride.

DPSG Faridabad today distributed the Students’ Year Books for the session 2022-2023 across all grades as a token of testification to the events, love, eventful family times, and joy that made the year a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Today our children and their mentors highlighted the dedication, creativity, and friendships that made the previous school year successful and preserved special memories that were once the most important days of their lives.

DANCE COMPETITION

'Dance is our pulse, our heartbeat, our breathing; it’s the rhythm of our life’

When we try to translate the vitality of our life energy into fluid moves, we dance.

The young performers of DPSG FARIDABAD zestfully participated in the Dance Competition organized in the school. The vivacious dancers set the floor on fire with their energetic performances. The fun filled extravaganza featured free style which kept the audience enthralled.

It was a delight to watch our young vivacious dancers dance to the most captivating beats with a spark in their eyes.Their costumes, expressions and synchronization with the rhythm was indeed a visual treat and they were thrilled to be a part of such a colourful, vibrant and energizing competition as their face reflected happiness and a sense of achievement. The teachers were amazed to witness such energetic performances. The activity helped our students learn perseverance and self-motivation in a fascinating way.

MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother, as well as motherhood, maternal bond and influence of mothers in society. To show the love and respect to their mothers, the young and enthusiastic students of DPSG Faridabad celebrated this most special day on 6th of May 2023.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

Dance Performance by our students on Investiture Ceremony 2023

HARYANA STATE JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

“You win some, you lose some, and some get rained out, but you got to suit up for them all.” —J. Askenberg.

DPSG Faridabad hosted two days XXVII Haryana State Junior Chess Championship for Under 13 and Under 17 Boys/Girls categories. The event was organized by All Faridabad Chess Association 2023-2024 and was successfully conducted on April 22 and 23. The event was graced by the Guest of Honor Mr. Manoj Batra- Vice President (HR & Admin) of Imperial Auto Industries Ltd.,Mr. Nayan pal Rawat MLA(Prithla) Mr. Ramniwas Tanwar (Chairman Block Prithla) with their valuable presence.The event commenced with lamp lighting followed by the Welcome Address by the school Principal, Ms. Maya Vijayan. Various engaging sessions on Career Guidance, Mindful Parenting and Common Problems of Adolescence were also conducted for the parents. Around 250 students participated in the championship. The parents were highly appreciative and participative. Great enthusiasm and sportsmanship spirit was observed throughout the event. Ms.Neetu Agarwal( President of Faridabad Chess Association),Ms. Alka Chhikara, General Secretary- Faridabad Chess Association and Mr. Vijay, the Physical Education incharge at DPSG Faridabad played a key role in making the event a grand success. The ceremony ended with the felicitation ceremony of the winners who were handed over the winning trophies, medals and certificates. All the participants received the participation certificates.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

“The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth.”

To bring light on this very vision, the students of DPSG FARIDABAD celebrated World Earth Day by hosting many educational activities, assembly as well as tree plantation drive on Friday, April 21, 2023

The day started with an interactive session on the importance of Earth Day in our lives, a skit, ‘Let us mend our ways before it is too late’ by our students , dance performances, followed by a motivational video on Global Warming and what we can do to save the Earth were shown. Everyone present was rendered speechless as the school choir sang melodious and enchanting songs, as a tribute to Mother Earth.

In the concluding speech, the Principal, Ms. Maya Vijayan reminded that every day should be an Earth Day. The Earth Day is not just about planting trees but also about saving the resources. She illuminated the young minds about their role in conserving and preserving this unique planet. The students participated in a ‘Plantation Drive’ under the guidance of their teachers.

To celebrate Earth Day, 20 students of DPSG Faridabad visited the Royal Heritage Society on 21st April 2023 in Faridabad. The students gave an energetic performance which started with the song on Earth Day followed by Nukkad Natak on "SAVE WATER". The residents of the society appreciated and enjoyed a lot. The students were very happy because it was a fun event where they gained a good understanding by interacting with people in the society, talking about the importance of Earth Day and sharing plants.

FARIDABAD DISTRICT JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Students of DPSG, Faridabad, Sikri, participated in ‘Faridabad District Junior 'Chess Championship' (U-15 & U-17) boy's category held on 15th and 16th April 2023, organised by All Faridabad Chess Association under the aegis of the ‘Haryana Chess Association’ and hosted by Manaskriti School, Faridabad.

Hearty Congratulations to Saksham Sharma of Grade 11 and Deepansh Maheshwari of Grade 9 for winning the 14th and 25th position. There were 275 students participated in different age category in the championship from Faridabad region.

BAISAKHI

Preparation for the Baisakhi, the most celebrated festival of Punjab, started at DPSG Faridabad with the tiny tots ‘card making activity to acknowledge the hard-work that takes place in growing food. It further helped them to learn to appreciate the importance of each and every festival of India.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON AMBEDKAR JAYANTI

DPSG Faridabad held a special assembly to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre On April 13, 2023. Dhruv of Grade XI presented a presentation on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre which took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He apprised the students about the dreadful day and informed them that how on this day the British troops under the command of General Reginald Dyer fired on a crowd of unarmed Indians who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh (a public garden) to peacefully protest against the oppressive policies of the British colonial government. Tapasya of Grade IX shared her views on importance of freedom by reciting a patriotic poem. This assembly was undoubtedly a result of the sincere efforts put together by students and their teachers. Overall, the assembly was conducted smoothly and the audience was enthralled by the impeccable performance of the students.

DPSG CUP

The DPSG Cup will recognise not just the winning teams and most valuable players with attractive prizes, but also the best coach across 17 tournaments.

Thank you The Times of India for this wonderful news piece on the DPSG Cup.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/dpsg-cup-to-launch-biggest-school-sports-celebration-for-student-athletes/articleshow/99324598.cms?fbclid=IwAR1ZUVlKxvktCGHU9cVzI8xOW_dqoIbY79noteByGryRsjZcqfyiJvb3R8w

DPSG FARIDABAD WELCOMED NEWEST BATCH OF LITTLE EXPORERS

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” With this note of new hope, DPSG Faridabad family welcomed their newest batch of little explorers to the world of education aiming at building a learned community based on their five core values

• Compassion

• Commitment and Responsibility

• Self-regulated learners

• Collaboration and Partnerships and

• Self -driven learning.

while continuing to emphasize on discipline, punctuality, personal grooming, commitment, and mutual respect. Keep learning and keep growing!!

CAREER COUSELLING SESSION

Feeling overwhelmed with countless career options is something that comes naturally to the students in senior years. And that's where CCUP comes to the rescue. On 27th March, a career counseling session was conducted at DPSG Faridabad where students participated in good numbers.

This program was designed to help students explore their interests, skills, and passions and provide expert guidance to help them make informed decisions about their future career paths.

To know more about CCUP, please visit https://www.dpsgs.org/about-ccup.php.

CRICKET MATCH

An Inter-School Friendly Cricket Match was organised at DPSG Faridabad on Friday 17/2/2023. The final match was played between the boys of grades VI to XI.DPSG The match was held to encourage team spirit, foster discipline, and to help to build up character and bring out the quality of leadership and to foster team-spirit. Faridabad players achieved the target by losing only two wickets. Sports coach Mr Vijay, Faculty Members encouraged the students and congratulated all the players .

SPORTS DAY

DPSG Faridabad always encourages students to give their best effort from the very beginning. Our Junior Wing Sports day was held with great zeal. The buzz and excitement rose as soon as the primary wing students stepped into the sports field accompanied by their teachers.

The events of the day started with the 30-meter junior students’ race. The students of class one stole the spotlight with the ‘Hopla Race and Hurdle Race’. The ‘clappers’ of classes II ,III,V got us tapping our feet to the rhythmic tap of their hands which was followed by the display by agility by the students of classes IV and V with their colourful hoops. A standing ovation was given for the beautiful coordination by the juniors. The 30-meter flag race indeed was a great fun.

Every athlete was eager to run the relay for which they had worked very hard. Their hard work paid off in the end as the races were flawless. The most awaited events of the day were showcased by the students who performed not to win a certain place but to enjoy each step and win the floor.

The prize distribution began with the distribution of laurels to the winners.

FAREWELL

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.”

The Farewell was organised by the students and teachers of DPSG Faridabad on 4th February, 2023 in the school premises. The students of Classes 10th and 11th planned and charted the event in unison, to bid a lively and joyful farewell to their seniors.

The function began with the welcome speech by Class 11th followed by the lamp lighting ceremony. Students of the senior wing presented a musical medley in the form of a group dance which entertained the audience to the fullest. The performances were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience!

Senior faculty members of the school commended the seniors for smoothly taking on responsibilities and setting a remarkable example for their juniors. They urged them to look upon this event as a celebration of their years at their Alma Mater and gave them helpful advice on how to juggle between the expectation of their family and society with their own aspirations. They all bid adieu to the school graduates by wishing them happiness and success in all future endeavours and inspired them to leave an indelible mark on society and make the school proud.

Games and music were played to pep up the environment. A parting speech was given by the students of Grade 12th wherein they thanked their teachers and the School Management for their stupendous support and love. Different Titles were awarded to different students. The title of Mr. and Ms. DPSG Faridabad was won by Puranjay Chanda and Kasvi Sharma after an eloquent ramp walk by the outgoing batch. A token of love was given to all the outgoing students followed by a luncheon. Summing up, the day was great, filled with nostalgia and fun and excitement!

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS Republic Day celebrates India’s transformation into an independent republic on January 26. It’s the day when the Indian Constitution came into force, in the year 1950. A special assembly on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day was conducted for the students of DPSG, on 25th January 2023 at the school campus. The students, infused with patriotism, dressed in the hues of the flag participated in the assembly. The assembly commenced with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and a sweet melodious Lord‘s prayer. Students were made aware of the significance of Republic Day. A PowerPoint presentation was shown to the students which highlighted the National Voter’s Day tuned in along with the country-wide Republic Day celebrations. A dance medley along with the visuals of the vibrant Indian Flag celebrating India’s diversity, left the students enthralled. The assembly concluded with a patriotic song and a parade the students made everyone’s hearts swell with pride, as it reminded them of the sacrifices of the martyrs in India’s freedom struggle. It is a proud moment for all at DPSG Faridabad today as the school academic members felicitated its achievers and meritorious students at the monthly award ceremony held along with the Republic day celebration. The chief Guest of honour of the Day our Academic Director AVM L N Sharma Sir felicitated the students who were awarded in various categories. Sharma Sir in his speech encouraged the students to understand their role as responsible citizens and motivated them to make their country and their school proud.

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

DPSG FARIDABAD organized a Poster Making Competition on 17th January 2023 for the students of primary. It is a day to appreciate and give respect to all the women who are the essence of our lives. The theme of the activity was ‘Strength of Women’. The young learners displayed their artistic skills through an array of posters. It was a great opportunity to watch these young minds creating and displaying their ideas on paper. The activity ended with a message that Woman is all about strength, resilience and compassion.

LOHRI CELEBRATIONS

Lohri marks the onset of prosperity and joy and celebrated as an extremely popular harvest festival signifying the end of chilling winter cold.

To keep the tradition and culture alive, a special assembly on Lohri was organized by the students at DPSG Faridabad .They all pledged to celebrate 'Lohri' while keeping the environment free from Pollution. They dazzled the stage with extravagant bhangra and gidda performances on traditional folk songs of Punjab and were dressed in vibrant attires validating true spirits of festivity. The presenters at the assembly enlightened everyone about the legend behind Lohri, the way it is celebrated in North India and its significance. The symbolic bonfire was made and distribution of prasad was also done by the students.

An aura of gaiety and merriment prevailed that enthralled the school campus symbolising purity and end the qualms of negativity.

The assembly was graced by the auspicious presence of the teachers and coordinator Ms. Anju Malik who bestowed their adulations by spurring students with their earnest blessings.

WORLD HINDI DAY

विश्व हिंदी दिवस का उद्देश्य हिंदी भाषा के प्रति लोगों को जागरूक करना तथा हिंदी को विश्व भाषा के रूप में प्रस्तुत करना है| इसी उद्देश्य पूर्ति हेतु डी.पी.एस.जी.फरीदाबाद में10 जनवरी, 2023 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर एक विशेष सभा का आयोजन किया गया| सभा का आरम्भ गायत्री मंत्रोच्चारण के साथ हुआ तत्पश्चात छात्रों ने अपने सुविचार प्रस्तुत किए तथा विषय के सम्बन्ध में बताया कि ‘विश्व हिंदी दिवस’ पहली बार 10 जनवरी,2006 को मनाया गया था| हिंदी दुनिया भर में 86 करोड़ से अधिक लोगों द्वारा बोली जाने वाली इंडो आर्यन भाषा है|यह दुनिया की चौथी सबसे अधिक बोले जाने वाली तथा भारत सरकार की राजकाज की भाषा भी है| विद्यालय में आज ‘वर्ल्ड लाफ्टर डे’ भी मनाया गया, जिसकी शुरुआत भारत में ही हुई थी| इसके संस्थापक डॉ० मदन कटारिया ने सर्वप्रथम 11 जनवरी,1998 को मुंबई में ‘वर्ल्ड लाफ्टर डे’ मनाया था | नन्हे -मुन्ने छात्रों ने स्टैंड -अप कॉमेडी जैसी गतिविधियों द्वारा सभी को खूब हंसाया |

सम्बंधित शिक्षकों ने अपने वक्तव्य के माध्यम से हिंदी भाषा के महत्त्व पर प्रकाश डालते हुए कहा कि हिंदी सिर्फ हमारी भाषा ही नहीं बल्कि हमारी पहचान है| अपनी मातृभाषा को बोलने में हमें गर्व महसूस करना चाहिये| यह हमें अपनी संस्कृति से जोड़ने में सहायक है| उन्होंने विश्व हंसी दिवस के विषय में बताते हुए यह भी कहा कि अच्छे स्वास्थ्य,सकारात्मक ऊर्जा व सकारात्मक बदलाव के लिए बाहरी हंसी के साथ-साथ आतंरिक ख़ुशी भी बहुत जरूरी है और उसे कैसे हासिल कर सकते है?इस पर भी प्रकाश डाला गया| सभा के अंत में प्राचार्यजी ने विश्व हिंदी दिवस की बधाई देते हुए सभी को अपनी मातृभाषा से जुड़े रहने के लिए प्रेरित किया तथा अन्य भाषाओँ को सीखने का आह्वान भी किया|

DAY & NIGHT CAMP

DPSG Faridabad believes that camp activities provide for successful, healthy development in a place where having fun is an essential criterion. Students learn to work together, make choices, take responsibility, develop creative skills, build independence and self-reliance, and gain confidence.

With the aim and objective of imparting such experiential learning to students in mind, DPSG Faridabad organized a day and night camp on Dec 23rd 2022 at DNA Camp for classes I to XII. The Camp offered an enthralling experience to not only our children but the staff members as well who participated enthusiastically in all the camp activities. Sumptuous food was relished by everyone. The bonfire and music made everyone tap their feet.

The students took part in the fascinating games and activities with zest and enthusiasm

The Campers who participated in these activities expressed their views and remarked on them as “Awesome” and “Thrilling “.All the Students and teachers heartily extended their gratitude to the management for organizing such an excellent camping opportunity.

Christmas Special Assembly To celebrate the yuletide spirit in the most myopic way, the entire family of DPSG, Faridabad came together to put up a Christmas Special assembly on 23rd December on the school campus. The programme began with the school choir welcoming everyone with their beautiful rendition of welcome Christmas songs. It was accompanied by a short factual deliberation on the significance of Christmas celebrations across the world by the children of the Primary Wing. The Christmas choir was followed by the nativity skit on the Birth of Lord Jesus, where we saw the little children narrating the story of his birth. The show proceeded with colorful and vibrant dance performances followed by the programme's second part, which was the monthly Award Ceremony. They were eagerly waiting for their awards and felt really proud to receive them. Later on, our school Santa went around distributing candies amongst the students. Christmas excitement was noticed in the students’ eyes. All the students had brought Christmas gifts for their friends. This ceremony of choosing a Christmas friend and exchanging gifts is promoted in order to inculcate sharing among the students.

EXTEMPORE COMPETITION

DPSG Faridabad always thrives to cater to the all- round development of the students. With this intention an extempore competition was held for the students of the Middle and the Senior Wing on 20th Dec , 2022. The objective of the competition was to make the students confident and better orators so they can fearlessly express their view on any topic.

The competition was conducted in 3 rounds with 25 participants.

The participants delivered their speeches with great confidence and left no stone unturned to give in their best on the topics they got. They were asked to present their views in the time slot of 2 minutes, The judges found it very taxing to select the best orators from all the passionate participants.

They were judged on the criteria of content, fluency, voice modulation and body language. The students showed great fervour and poise in their respective presentation.

*Commendable job done by the orators’ club members of DPSG *.

Results are as under :

• Best Orator- Aanya Singhal

• Best Orator- Tanish Sharma

•BEST TEAM – Yamuna House

Visit -Reliance SmartMart

We believe in all round awareness and development of students.

The students of DPSG FARIDABAD visited a departmental store on 19th December 2022.

A supermarket is a wonderful place for children to be made aware of and learn about different kinds of foods and other things available there.

Our students went on a field trip to Reliance SmartMart as part of extended learning on “Food we eat” and “Money”. Our students identified healthy and unhealthy food enthusiastically. The visit was educative as children explored the different sections of the store. The huge display of fresh fruits, flavoursome bakery items, the canned food, milk products etc. was a feast for the eyes. The students were made aware of the healthy and unhealthy food under the guidance of their teachers. Teachers explained to them how things are bought, billed and paid for. This taught them the feeling of responsibility. Some students shared their shopping experience which they had with their parents in the same supermarket. They also observed the billing process and customer- service of the store.

This exercise not only gave an insight into the functioning of the store but also built up the confidence of the children to shop independently

Mandala Art workshop

Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye and the eye through the mind.

As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life -John Lubbock.

Mandalas, meaning circles in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandala is a symbolic picture, which helps to transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones and to assist with healing.

Mandla art activity was organised by DPSG Faridabad on 9th December 2022 for primary students. It was a rejuvenating experience for the children which helped them to see the art from new angles and provided access to creative ways of knowing. It was engaging and kept the students focused towards creating the work of art. They learn to observe, interpret, see different perspectives, analyse and synthesize. The activity not only helped students to develop artistic skills but also to build confidence and independence in their own process of creating. Students created extraordinary designs as they indulged in this self- soothing and relaxing art where they created flower mandalas, geometric mandalas, animal mandalas and nature inspired mandalas. It was indeed a delight to the eyes to see them engrossed in doing the activity. We at DPSG Faridabad believe that teaching children to be human beings who can enjoy deeper forms of beauty is imperative

TRIP TO NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

In continuation of our endeavour to expose school children to different experiences for their overall development, an educational trip to the National Zoological Park was organised for the primary students of DPSG FARIDABAD on 21st November 2022.

The children embarked on the journey to the zoo on a peppy and excited note. The students enthusiastically spotted the majestic animals and birds like Asiatic Lion, White Tiger, Royal Bengal tiger, ostrich, pelicans, and elephants basking in the winter morning sun. They had a wonderful time watching giraffes, tigers, jaguars, elephants, migratory birds and much more.

The National Zoological Park has more than 2000 species of birds and animals living in an environment that in many ways resembles their natural habitat.

This visit was planned to provide them an authentic and developmental platform to discover, explore and learn about the different types of Flora and Fauna exhibited there.

Overall, it was a day well spent which gave our students wonderful memories to cherish forever.

CHILDREN'S DAY VISIT

“Bakers made the world smell beautiful for the students of primary on the occasion of Children’s Day.They visited to Maitrre Patisserie bakery shop as a part of educational trip on 14 November 2022. Excited and happy students were provided with the kitchen information and were shown all the utensils used in the kitchen ,the big oven where the bakers’ bake cakes and were also told how hygiene is maintained. The bakers treated the students with fresh puff sandwiches and delectable cupcakes.

They also visited the Domino’s outlet along with their teachers and experienced the entire process of Pizza making. Pizza dough turning into a Pizza was a delight for them. They created their own pizzas using their own toppings and finally baked the same in the oven. They relished their first ever creation in the Domino’s kitchen and thus learned to foresee a career in the baking industry.

PRE SCHOOLS ATHLETE MEET

Preschool Athletic Meet was organized for pre-primary students on 18th November 2022 in the school premises to prove once again as quoted By Paul Bryan It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has the will to prepare to win that matters.

The chief guests Dr.Anjali Jain, Charter President of Rotary Club Palwal Sanskar and Faridabad and Dr. Kanika, who is a Paediatrician working as an Associate consultant at Cloud9 hospital inaugurated the event for the preschoolers..

The sprawling playground of the school wore a festive look with colorful flags and well-laid tracks. The athletic meet was declared open by the chief guests followed by releasing the balloons to symbolize the free spirit of a child and the boundless potential to explore the world around them. Students from various schools participated enthusiastically.

The winners were given medals and certificates, by the Chief Guests. The winners stood proudly on the victory stand and enjoyed the felicitation. Dr.Anjali Jain and Dr. Kanika delivered meaningful speeches, remarking that we adults have lost our innocence and how we should try to become more like children. They mentioned that children are just happy by nature and do not need a reason to be happy. Towards the end of the program, our little buddies relished the refreshment that was served to them.

The thrill, the excitement, and the pleasure of winning were the most memorable moments of the event for all the attendees.

DPSG Fariadabad’s Initiation Towards the 'Clean India, Healthy India' campaign

DPSG Faridabad stepped up in an initiative to provide a clean and healthy environment to society in a meaningful way. The Outreach Committee of the school organized the 'Good morning Faridabad' program in the HRH park in Sec56. The program was attended by dignitaries Mr. Pandit Tipparchand Sharma, Mr. Sandeep Joshi, Mr. Mukesh Dagar, Dr. Pawan, Brand Ambassador – 'Clean India Campaign' MCG Kuldeep Singh etc. School Principal Preeti Sangwan warmly greeted all the guests.

To participate in the program, all the participants gathered at the park at around 6:00 am on 13th Nov 2022..

Yoga, Bhangra and various running competitions were organized under this program. People of varied age groups from young children to the elderly participated enthusiastically in the race. The Bhangra session was the center of attraction. The guests appreciated the program through their speech and also gave the message of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and patriotism. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the competitions.

The students of DPSG also presented a street play to create awareness among the people. All the attendees appreciated this presentation of the children. Everyone involved in the program was awarded a participation certificate. Saplings were also distributed amongst all present to inspire them to keep the environment clean and green. DPSG Faridabad has always been the pioneer in taking the onus of beautifying the city and initiating such social awareness programs. This program was indeed very inspiring, and enjoyable for all the attendees.

CHESS AND TABLE TENNIS COMPETITION

Students of various grade groups participated in an Inter-school Chess and Table Tennis Competition, organised by DPSG Faridabad on Friday 3rd October 2022. In the table Tennis Competition out of 9 schools who all participated in the competition, DAV Sec14 emerged victorious while DPSG Ghaziabad won the second position in the Middle School category (open). Mohish Oberoi and Aranis Bana were the champions of the day.

In view of the large number of participants, chess competitions were organized in different age groups. Students from DPSG Ghaziabad School and Manav Rachna Charmwood bagged the first and the second position in the Chess Competition. Certificates, trophies were awarded to all the winners and certificates were given to all the participants.

Principal Preeti Sangwan congratulated all the winners and encouraged the other participants as well. She said that chess is the only game in which our logical, intellectual and thinking power develops and by this the player learns to work calmly and patiently.

She also thanked all the young players, coaches arbitrators and technical mentors who gave their invaluable time and experience in this competition. The coaches were also recognized for the zealous preparation of the teams and also for officiating the matches. Indeed, it was a proud moment to cherish for the school.

TRIP TO SCIENCE MUSEUM

To promote service learning which focuses on collective experiences while promoting skills associated with teamwork and community involvement, DPSG Faridabad’s Science Department organized an educational trip to the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for the students on 29th Oct 2022 which enabled them to look at the academic curriculum in the context of a real-world service experience while gaining a sense of self-efficiency along with increasing their classroom learning.

The main objective of conducting such a field trip for students is to reinforce experiential and contextual learning. Today students had the opportunity to observe an enticing scientific environment at the Science Museum that gave them first-hand experience of what they are learning in their classrooms

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS

Joy and gaiety filled the air as DPSG Faridabad celebrated a pre-Diwali bash to mark the beginning of the festival of lights, Diwali with a special assembly. A Diwali Mela was organised in which students from Classes Pre Nursery to XII took part with great enthusiasm. Students put up various games and food stalls and sold their self-cooked food items and played self-planned games. The faces of these novice entrepreneurs were beaming with pure happiness. Best stalls were given special prizes Decorated in vibrant hues, the school indeed had an ambience of a joyous and beautiful celebration.

GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATIONS

DPSG Faridabad today stood as a testimony to unconditional love, care, warmth, and hugs on 30th September’2022 as the little grandkids of Nursery to Grade 8th celebrated ‘Grandparents’ Day’ with their own grandparents. Memories were cherished with perfect blend of smiles and excitement.

AWARD CEREMONY

As many as 21 students from Class II to Grade XII of DPSG Faridabad were recognized for scoring excellent grades in all the subjects at a felicitation ceremony at the school premises for the session 2021-22 on Saturday 15th Oct 2022. All the meritorious students were awarded trophies for their outstanding academic performance. As a part of the orientation program for the parents, TERM 1 School Report was presented both from the Primary and the Middle and Senior Wing by Aachman Awasthi of Grade VIII and Aadya Singhal of Grade IX through a ppt presentation. A beautiful Odissi dance recital was presented by Tapasya and Priyanshi of Grade VIII which left the audience mesmerized.

Chief Guest for the occasion Dr Pushpender Singh, Country Head, Asia Shipping India, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the Achievers’ Award Ceremony. He motivated and encouraged the young students and said, “Hard work, perseverance and dedication are the stepping stones for success, achievement and a bright future.” Students should strive hard to excel with their love and passion.

The entire school campus was beaming with happy children and their proud parents.

CCUP organizes a grand University Fair at DPSG Faridabad

The Career Counselling and University Placements (CCUP) organized a grand and premier University Fair in the precincts of DPSG Faridabad on Friday 9, September 2022 bringing together on a common platform, a plethora of domestic and foreign universities, offering a wide range of courses to the current and future aspirants, seeking admission in colleges after completing their schooling.

The CCUP is committed to playing its role most conscientiously in holding the lamp and paving the path for the students while making right university and career choices. The objective being, to provide mentorship and career counselling to the young students, so as to empower them, and eventually help them in actualizing their dreams. Handholding the young aspirants across a spectrum of university placements, the CCUP not only nurtures them carefully in making right choices but also hones their skills which will stand them in good stead on the road ahead.

TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION

As the whole country celebrated the Teachers’ Day on the birthday of Dr. Sarbapalli Radhakrishnan to pay respect and reverence towards him, DPSG Society honoured their teachers at the youngest branch in Faridabad with a lot of gaiety and enthusiasm on 5th September 2022.

As a tradition of DPSGS, Teachers’ Day was celebrated with 650 teachers from DPSG Schools across three states. DPSG Society Schools are constantly fostering a culture of ownership of learning which is not possible without the sincere efforts of the teachers.

For their dedication and commitment to the mission & vision of #DPSG, we know that a simple #ThankYouIsNotEnough.

TEACHERS' DAY CELEBRATION -5TH SEPTEMBER 2022

To extend gratitude, affection and love towards the teachers, who are truly the backbone of society, playing multifaceted roles of being the Knowledge House, Lifelong Mentor, and Career Guide for the students, DPSG Faridabad celebrated Teachers’ Day on 5th September 2022 at the campus.

To create unforgettable memories for the teachers, students all across grade groups opened their hearts through their dance, song, poem recitation and wonderful PowerPoint presentations. One could sense the spark of joy in their eyes as they expressed their thoughts. With the most vivacious smiles on their faces, students cherished the contribution of teachers in shaping their lives and behaviors through their speeches dedicated to their loved teachers. The students poured out their hearts through appealing flowers, cards and messages.

The joint cultural program in honour of teachers included poetry recitation, guitar recital, one dance medley and Hindi poem recitation by the students. The senior students shouldered the responsibilities of the teachers for the day.

They also thanked their teacher by writing heart-warming messages and creating beautiful cards which showed how much they admire their teacher.

Principal along with the teachers extended their heartiest appreciation for all the students for making this day a memorable one.

KALRAV- AN ART & LITERARY FESTIVAL- PRE PRIMARY EVENT-29TH AUGUST 2022

“DPSG Faridabad organized “KALRAV -an Interschool Art and Literary Festival “to enhance creativity, imagination and confidence in the children of the Primary Department. A Fancy Dress Competition was conducted for the students of PREP and Nursery Section on 29th August, 2022 . The students of various pre-schools across Faridabad participated in huge numbers and showcased their versatility. DPSG Faridabad got its students acclimatized with freedom fighters and national leaders through this competition.

The children dressed as freedom fighters and national leaders were brilliant in their own way. It was a delight from start to finish with children, in an array of glittering costumes including that of Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sarojini Naidu, echoing famous dialogues and slogans, leaving the spectators enthralled. The students presented themselves aptly dressed to display their patriotic fervour by sharing information about the characters they depicted. They all looked vibrant in their colourful costumes and played their parts confidently and enthusiastically. Students were given an opportunity to present their blossoming oratory skills in front of others and bring forth their talents. The objective of the competition was thus met as the students learned about many important social reformers, and nationalist leaders and their achievements.

A puppet show was also organized for the young stars and their parents who attended the event. The show was a joyful learning experience for the children as a powerful medium of storytelling to strengthen language skills, instilled moral values and exposed the minds of children to a new world of imagination. The resource person weaved an insightful story. The well-modulated voice and hand Rajasthani puppets made the characters of the story come alive. It was an interactive and fun storytelling session for the children.

To rediscover dishes dropped from the pages of history, re-living the long-lost traditions, and perhaps revive them, DPSG FBD headed off to different regions in India, from all over India, on a quest to unearth these once-popular culinary rituals and recipes. Invitee parents turned back the clock and waded through memories and presentations along with the Chef acquainted the students with the original Lost Recipes.

To give every child who participated in the event the chance to benefit from learning through sports, a fun race competition was also held.

Indeed, it was a proud day to cherish for all.

‘Dholavira to Narendra Modi’ – A grand art & culture soiree by Delhi NCR school students representing the glorious journey of India@75

AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS- KALRAV "AN INTERSCHOOL ART & LITERARY FESTIVAL" -18TH AUGUST 2022

It will forever be etched as a significant day in the history of DPSG Faridabad as the school along with the management organized a “Samman Samaroh” to felicitate the unsung Heroes of Faridabad. Inspiring personalities were acknowledged and admired for their accomplishments today ie on 18th August 2022, in DPSG, Sikri, Faridabad. Guest of Honour, Mr. SS Gussain, Founder & Director of Divine Public School and President, HPSC, presided over the function. Other dignitaries were Gen SK Datt, Mr Inderjit Kularia, (Additional Municipal Commissioner, Faridabad), Capt Kishan Lal Yadav, Mr Anand Mehta, Mr Vikas Kalia, from Prasar Bharti, Mr Manoj Kumar, CEO and Editor in Chief of The Impressive Times, Mr K Vishwanathan, Deputy Director (Graphic & Set) from IGNOU, Peadiatrician, Dr Harjeet Kaur, Mr Dev Solanki, Founder Of Smart Speak Institute, Wg Cdr HC Mann, Ms Divya Malik, Ms Sonia Dora, Rotary President, (PALWAL), Dr Anjali Jain,,Mr Virat Sarin, Mr Dr Smita Sriwastava, (QRG Hospital), Mr SDharam Singh Dagar, RWA-Jharsenti, Mr Suraj Dagar, Vice President, RWA-Jharsentli, Mr Ravinde Dahiya,were among the few who graced the occasion. The program began with the lighting of the lamp by the Guest of Honour and other dignitaries. The young singers from the school choir melodiously sang the all-time favourite “SARE JAHAN SE ACHCHA”. Principal Ms Preeti Sangwan welcomed the gathering and rendered her speech about the exemplary contributions of the guests of the event to society. In his address the Guest of Honour Mr SS Gussain enlightened the students to carry forward their journey of life with their own uniqueness, to have faith in their own capabilities and acknowledge the gifts of creativity. While emphasizing on qualities of a leader, he shared his own experiences as a teacher and said that one can go as far as one can dream, think, imagine and achieve success. Mr Gossain distributed mementos to the elite guests of the event. It was a very productive and informative program for all the attendees. The event ended with Art Exhibition followed by tea.

AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS- KALRAV "AN INTERSCHOOL ART & LITERARY FESTIVAL" -17TH AUGUST 2022

On 17 August 2022, the third day of a series of ten days long programs to commemorate "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", DPSG Faridabad organized a folk dance, classical dance (solo and group), a science quiz competition (Resolve) and a football tournament (under 16 categories). In all these competitions, many renowned schools participated enthusiastically.

Mr. Giriraj (a renowned Kathak dancer and artist) who was adorned with "Samaj Gaurav Samman" and Mr. Mr,Sandeep Sharma who has won the best choreographer by Royal Dance Group were the chief judges for the dance competitions. Program Manager at Science and Environment Center Delhi, Ms. Tushita Rawat, Indian Forest Service Officer, Mr. Ram Kumar (DFO), and Football Coach Rohit Pandey were the nominated judges for Science Quiz and Football tournament. The program started with a patriotic song presented by the students. Young dancers performed in tricolor costumes. The feet tapping, soul-stirring, value-awakening dances reflected the resolute faith to BHARAT-Our Motherland.. The science competition was held in two categories - 'Electrical Vehicle' for grades 6th to 8th and 'Bio Conservation' for Grades IXth to XIITH .' All the participants presented attractive and informative PPTs on the topic. Thematic questions were also asked to all the participants by the judges. In the second phase of football competition, four teams participated in the semi-finals. Out of which two teams reached the finals. Team DPSG. Meerut Road bagged the winning trophy by performing the best. The team from Shivnadar School Faridabad was awarded the Runners up trophy . In all these competitions, students showcased their talent by participating with great zeal and zest. The judges wholeheartedly appreciated the presentations by the children. .The results were declared at the end of the program . Principal Preeti Sangwan encouraged the students with her words of wisdom and congratulated the winners for their laudable achievement.

AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS- KALRAV "AN INTERSCHOOL ART & LITERARY FESTIVAL" -16TH AUGUST 2022

“Power to the voice is Power to the People”-

DPSG Faridabad through "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav"is commemorating the 76th Year of independence of the country with grandeur. The second day was celebrated with a variegated spectrum of oratory competitions held at the school campus, followed by a football tournament (Under 16 category).

Many renowned schools of the city participated enthusiastically in all these competitions. Eminent personalities like Mrs. Archana Kaul, Mrs. Shiney Abey, Mr. Sandeep Malik (Former National Player) and Mr. Rajeev Ranjan (Deputy General Manager NHPC) participated as judges in these competitions.

The program started with the lighting of the lamp followed by a splendid patriotic song by the students of DPSG. A Debate competition was conducted on the theme “Is Freedom of Speech Necessary for a Healthy Democracy”.The aim of organizing the debate competition was to hone the public speaking skills of the students and teach them to be articulate while expressing their thoughts and opinions.

Each participant spoke their mind on the rationale for, the execution of and the potential effects of freedom of speech in any democracy. Judges Ms.Shiney Abey and Archana Kaul the Senior English language experts, extended their accolades to the young orators.

To develop the verbal skills and to boost the confidence of the students, an interschool English and Hindi Poem Recitation Competition was also organized on the school campus. The students chose a variety of poems for their recitation on the theme ‘Patriotism “and recited them with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Guest of Honour Of the Day Mr. Rajiv Ranjan (Deputy General Manager NHPC), a well-known personality of the Hindi literary world, author of many genres of Hindi Literature,who has been honored with many literary awards, shared his experience, deliberating on how he struggled in his life to create a niche for himself. Inspite of his physical challengess, he was never afraid of his hurdles and kept working hard to achieve his goal. Elaborating his positive thoughts, he also shared that during his struggling days, books played the vital role of his best friend luring him towards his studies and thus his interest grew towards higher education. Everyone was mesmerized to hear his inspirational life stories.

For the Football Tournament, eight teams participated in the first phase today, out of which four teams will be again competing in the semi-finals and the finals to be held tomorrow. All the winners were awarded by the judges and the Principal.

At the end of the program, the Principal and the Management Committee thanked all the guests for their presence. High tea was also arranged for all the participants. This whole day was really very informative, entertaining, joyful and inspirational.

AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS- KALRAV "AN INTERSCHOOL ART & LITERARY FESTIVAL -15TH AUGUST 2022- 76TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

DPSG Faridabad celebrated the 76th Independence Day with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign on August 15, 2022. Many events were organized by the students to celebrate India’s historic achievement of attaining freedom from the clutches of the Britishers.” To mark this Mahotsav as a festival of the kindling of the spirit of patriotism; the festival of fulfilling the dream of good patronage; and the festival of global peace and sustainable development, the students participated in various events throughout the day with great patriotic fervor and zeal. To commemorate the sovereignty of our nation and pay homage to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, Principal Preeti Sangwan accompanied by staff members, various dignitaries -Lieutenant Colonel Suresh Chand Tanwar, Wing Commander HC Mann, Mr.Ravinder Singh Dahiya, unfurled the tricolour followed by the National Anthem. This entailed a short celebration including a patriotic Group Song, a Fancy Dress competition, a Friendly cricket match for the Alumni and a kite flying competition for the students. Students and parents witnessed the Independence Day programme of the school, live on DPSG Official Facebook page. Even parents like Mr Khemendra bhati and Mr Ashish Bassi through their speeches and beautiful patriotic poem emphasized the need to make new commitments for the betterment of the Nation and shared the true essence of patriotism with the students. Principal, Ms. Sangwan speaking on the occasion contended that it is the duty of the people not only to pay reverence to the leaders for their noble deeds but to live up to their ideals and preserve the hard-won freedom by promoting peace, harmony and brotherhood. She also emphasized that teachers and students must work relentlessly to keep the learning going keeping in mind their duties and responsibilities towards the nation. She also appreciated the consistent endeavors of our armed forces in protecting our country bravely. She urged the students to realize, understand and cherish our coveted freedom and work towards a progressive nation. She extended his warm greetings to the teachers, students and parents on the occasion. Aanya Singhal a student of Grade IXTH through her poem pledged to uphold the motto of Service Before Self. Students from Pre Nursery to Grade Vth dressed up as various personalities from the Independence movement and recreated the famous speeches given by these leaders during the freedom struggle. Students who participated in this event today all gave a commendable performance. The celebrations ended on a positive note with renewed feelings of patriotism and nationalism in all the attendees.

HAR GHAR TIRANGA

DPSG, Faridabad celebrated “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava” to commemorate 75 years of the nation’s independence. The first day of the ten-day-long series of events began with an uproar through a community connect program. Students, teachers as well as support staff were divided into four groups who took out a bus rally in various parts of Faridabad city to create awareness among the public regarding the importance of Har Ghar Tiranga Program - hoisting the national flag as a part of Azadi Ka Mahotsav.

To commemorate the 75th Independence Day , numerous national flags were also distributed to the community members of various renowned societies of Faridabad like Royal Heritage Aagman Society, IMT, Sec70, Puri, Pranayam , Omaxe, Adore Society, Sai Vatika, New Age Executive Apartments,Ananda Apartments, SRS . Royal Hills, SRS Residency.

Opportunities for Community Service are a part of DPSG Faridabad's curriculum - in which students start gaining experience in closed classrooms and later extend beyond it. DPSG Faridabad always strives to engage students in hands-on projects to foster community awareness and care. With this essence of community participation and social responsibility in mind, students and teachers along with the staff of the school interacted with the community residents. Our students thus learned to extend their educational experience much beyond the periphery of the school while honing their skills to make a valuable contribution to our society.

Today all the young students who participated wholeheartedly in the event realized that they can and will make a difference in this world while gaining an overall sense of Global Citizenship as well.

Workshop was organized on Stream Selection & New age careers for Class XI aspirants.

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WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION WORLD CONSERVATION

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

“Mother Earth is the culmination of multiple and diverse energies, which is brought together to create a rich aesthetic experience with a message of harmony and

Appreciating the work and efforts of the civil service officers, Principal Ma’am asked the students to take inspiration from them and follow the footsteps of our Respected Founder Chairman of DPSG Society, Om Pathak Sir who is himself a retired IAS officer.

Students were made aware of the significance of the Republic Day by a heart touching speech by Sparsh Aggarwal and Muskan Dahiya . A Power point presentation highlighted the country-wide Republic Day celebrations. The visuals of the vibrant dance videography presented by the students showcased the celebration of India’s diversity which left the audience enthralled. The assembly concluded with a patriotic song sung by the students, which made everyone’s hearts swell with pride, as it reminded them of the sacrifices of the martyrs in India’s freedom struggle. Principal Ms Ritu Kohli encouraged the students to understand their role as responsible citizens and motivated them to make their school and our country proud by their own individual efforts.

The much-awaited festival of Christmas was celebrated with fervor and zeal by DPSG Faridabad. Students presented a special assembly on 24th December 2021 with gaiety. Students presented an array of interesting programmes. The school echoed with the sweet laughter of the children ushering in the festive season. The program began with the prayer song followed my sharing of quotes and thoughts on Christmas prayer by the Middle Wing students.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Even during this crucial time of the pandemic and the recurring pollution issues, in constant pursuit to adapt to the change and make learning fun, effective and engaging not only for the new learners but also to involve the parents of the Faridabad Community , DPSG Faridabad arranged a special Family Fun day-19th December Sunday Meet up for the community residents of Sec-65,RWA. The main objective of the event was to create a common platform where the teachers and the parents can come together to have a fun filled Sunday. School buses were provided for the transportation of the guest families.

TALENT HUNT PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

BLOOD DONATION CAMP & TALENT HUNT PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

Donate your blood for a reason, let the reason be life”-Keeping this vision in mind, a Blood Donation Camp was organized by DPSG Faridabad on 26th November 2021 in association with the Rotary Club, Faridabad Chapter. The program started at 8:30 in the morning. The blood donation process of all the donors was done by an experienced medical team sent by the club. The school staff and many alumni students donated blood with proud hearts. Some of the visitors were also motivated to donate blood. All the collected blood was sent to the nearby hospitals/BloodBank to help save precious lives .This was an humble act of great service to humanity mustered by DPSG Society yet again..

An Alumni Meet was also held in the committee room, Amazon on the same day. The meet brewed a concoction of emotions, as nostalgia, camaraderie, respect and resolve filled the meeting room. It was attended by many alumni and an equal number of students. One of the alumni, Dr Priya Malick graced the occasion by presenting a brief talk and virtual presentation on importance of various aspects of Blood Donation.

Talent Hunt Events provide a platform to students not only to represent their talents but also help to show their hidden potentials. A Talent Hunt Competition was organized by the school virtually in the month of October. Students from numerous schools participated enthusiastically in various categories for the competition and displayed their abilities magnificently. So to honour and appreciate their efforts,all the winners were felicitated with prizes and certificates.The Principal heartily congratulated all the winners for showcasing their talents. Parents also participated enthusiastically in various games and won prizes. Hearty refreshments were served for the guests and the attendees of the camp.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP

PEDAL TO KEEP THE POLLUTION AWAY

Men and women, young and old, even small children of Faridabad and Delhi- NCR turned out in large numbers at wee hour of the morning, to lend their support to the battle cry “Pollution ka Solution”.

The Cyclothon started from World Street, BPTP, Faridabad. The same was organised by DPSG, Faridabad, today i.e. 14.11.2021, in association with MCF and Traffic Police Faridabad. The cause was crystal clear-to bring an awareness and become conscientious of the importance of Green and clean environment.

The rally of more than 200 cyclists and 50 volunteers was flagged off by the MCF Commissioner – Mr. Yashpal Yadav, a great crusader of Swachh Bharat Movement.

It was supported by many organised and well known cyclists groups- Wings & Wheels, Super Rangers, Faridabad Cycling Club, Cycle Spinners, Delhi Peddlars and Cyclists, East Delhi Riders, to name a few.

The experience and expertise of most of the riders was evident from the fact that they covered a distance of 18 km to reach DPSG, Faridabad, in less than 35 mins. They were welcomed by the Principal , Ms Ritu Kohli and other staff members by showering flower petals. The riders of all ages were appreciative of the initiative taken by DPSG, Faridabad and requested for more of such events in the city. The event of such stature co-incided with the Swachchta Abhiyan of the MCF. The importance of fitness was well expressed the veteran cyclist, with 40,000 km ride Mr. Jatinder.

The Principal expressed that we should encourage school children to ride to schools and reduce the load of the buses.

For relaxation after a long ride, Mr Mridul an Electronics Engineer turned Yoga Teacher, conducted Relaxation Yoga exercises for 45 minutes. This was followed by an energetic Zumba Session by the well known Zumba Choreographer - Mr Sahil Munjal and Ms Aditi Ratti. Breakfast was served to the participants at School.

DIWALI ASSEMBLY REPORT

"LET THE LIGHT OF JOY SHINE “-Spread peace, prosperity and happiness in our hearts."

Diwali is an occasion to celebrate victory over evil, light over darkness and awareness over ignorance. To celebrate this auspicious day, a special assembly was presented by the students of DPSG Faridabad on 29th October 2021.

The assembly commenced with the chanting of Gayatri mantra. An inspiring speech was delivered by Sparsh of Grade XI who emphasised on the moral values of the ever-motivating story of Ramayan. A powerful message generating awareness about the epic Ramayana was conveyed through a speech and recital of a dohe by the students of Grade Xth and XIth. The audience was delighted by the graceful dance, stirring song and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

Students of the Middle and the Senior wing presented a skit on Ravana to entertain the crowd followed by a dance drama.

Career Counselling Session

A Career Counselling session was conducted for the students of Classes IX-XII by Mindler Consultancy to offer exhaustive services to students regarding career choices and admission procedures in foreign Universities. The session aimed at clearing the doubts and qualms of the students regarding career choices and strategies for future choice of subjects, to pursue higher education and career development. The session commenced with the teachers reiterating the importance of knowing one�s potential and subject of interest before making a final professional choice. They also laid stress on the right combination of subjects as per their aptitude which should be reflected in their academic performance. The resource person for the session was Mr Abhishek Gulati, an eminent career counsellor who aimed at making the audience aware of various ways to help the children to discuss career opportunities in foreign universities and offered a wealth of experience to allow students to make educated decisions for their futures. The seminar concluded with an interactive session of the students and the teachers with the resource person.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP

A Creative Writing Workshop was organised in DPSG Faridabad on 19.10.2021 for the students of the Middle wing to provide limitless opportunities for the prolific minds to hone their creative writing skills.

Ms Sudeshna was the mentor for this workshop. Teachers and students from Grades VI -IX were actively involved in this workshop.

The purpose of the workshop was to help the budding writers to express, whether it be thoughts, experiences or emotions in words creatively. Rather than simply giving information or inciting them to make an action beneficial to the writer, key elements of creative writing were discussed in a way to teach students learn the process of writing things creatively to entertain or educate someone, to spread awareness about something or someone, or to simply express one’s ideas and opinions. Creative writing is discussed as a great learning tool, a means to explore the world around us and to challenge prominent language learning assumptions..

The mentor addressed the process of understanding of strategies that can help students to create original ideas and to explore various new solutions to challenges of writing that they face on a regular basis in classroom transactions. With the recent advances in the field of technology, the mentor educator also emphasized the importance of technical freelancing in the present era among the students. She also taught them the basics element of character development in creative writing specifically used in story writing. The students were highly motivated to learn, explore and grow their creative writing skills through such workshops conducted in the school.

DUSSEHRA CELEBRATIONS

Abandon pride, which is the same as Tamas-guna (darkness), rooted as it is in ignorance and is a source of considerable pain; and adore Lord Sri Rama, the chief of the Raghus and an ocean of compassion.”-Tulsidas

The life of pride is very fugitive.

Dussehra is the time when seasonal festivities knock on the door and our hearts fill with bounteous happiness and excitement.

To commemorate our ancient virtues, DPSG FARIDABAD organised a majestic celebration on this occasion. The event was full of zestful dances and stirring music performances. The apex of this juncture was a spectacular performance that depicted the famous Dussehra story on stage with wonderful confidence. The celebrations concluded with endless happy memories and wholesome smiles. This victory of good over evil inspired everyone for their own victories.

Children participated in the virtual program with religious spirit and enthusiasm. The Principal of the school, Ms. Ritu Kohli apprised the students about the importance of the festival and applauded the students for their captivating and enthralling performance.

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION WRITE UP- COMMUNITY HELPERS

“The most beautiful world is always entered through imagination.” Helen Keller

Scholastic and foundational domain activities have an equal importance in school programme for the all-round development of the children. Keeping this in view, we at DPSG FARIDABAD conducted the�Fancy Dress Competition�for the primary children on 24^th September 2021.

Fancy dress play encourages children to express their point of view of the world around them. It helps to build both large and fine motor skills, decision making skills, encourages empathy and assists in the overall emotional development of children.

The purpose of conducting this competition was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of an audience.

Students displayed their talents on the theme ‘Community Helpers’. They dressed up as Engineer, Captain, Policeman, Teacher, Waiter, Maid, Painter etc and emphasized upon their role and importance in making our lives easier. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable.

The winners were meticulously judged on the basis of confidence of speech, message delivered and the creative way of dressing up.

The winners were:

डी.पी.एस.जी. फरीदाबाद� में अंतर-सदनीय योग प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन

समत्वं योग उच्यते : मन का समभाव ही योग है |

योग भारत की प्राचीन परंपरा का एक अमूल्य उपहार है। यह दिमाग और शरीर की एकता का प्रतीक है। मनुष्य और प्रकृति के बीच सामंजस्य है। योग न केवल शरीर को स्वस्थ रखता है, बल्कि मन और मस्तिष्क का संतुलन बनाए रखने में मदद करता है। मन शांत होगा तो हम अपने दिनचर्या के काम को बेहतर तरीके से कर सकते है। १४ सितम्बर २०२१ को डी.पी.एस.जी. फरीदाबाद� में अंतर-सदनीय योग प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया | इस प्रतियोगिता का उददेश्य सभी को योग के लिए प्रेरित करना था |

हमारे तीनों सदनों गंगा, यमुना और कावेरी के नन्हें योगियों ने योग मुद्राओं द्वारा अपनी प्रतिभा , आत्मविश्वास , शक्ति और लचीलेपन का शानदार और सुंदर प्रदर्शन किया जिसने छात्रों व शिक्षकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया | योग में प्रमाणित फिटनेस / योग प्रशिक्षक, राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विजेता नीतू राणा और पिंकी पांडे को मुख्य अतिथि व निर्णायक के रूप में आमंत्रित किया गया |

छात्रों की प्रतिभा की सभी ने मुक्तकंठ प्रशंसा की तथा आगे भी इस प्रकार की प्रतियोगिताओं में भाग लेने के लिए प्रेरित किया� | अत: यह प्रतियोगिता अत्यंत प्रेरक व सराहनीय रही |

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