Dussehra Celebrations
On the occasion of Dusshera, a special assembly was organized by the Primary wing of DPSG Faridabad.
The assembly began with the prayer followed by an enlightenment talk by Tapasya, a student of Grade IX and Principal Ms. Maya Vijayan in which they enlightened the gathering about the festival, Navratras and Dusshera (Vijay Dashmi), which commemorates the victory of God over the demon. This was followed by a sonorous choir and a short skit on Ramayana depicting the story behind such celebrations across India, signifying the victory of good over evil.
She also appreciated the efforts put in by the students and the teachers for organizing a special assembly for the festival and also congratulated and extended her best compliments, Very Happy Navratras and Shubh Vijay Dashmi to each one of the student, staff, and their family members.
Intra class athletics competition was organized for grade I-V. Students participated with great enthusiasm.
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200+ toddlers and tiny tots ‘DOWNLOAD DPSG’ with elan …
At the very first edition of “Download DPSG’ organized at DPSG Faridabad today, more than 200 pre-primary students and their parents had a fun time.
The little ones from schools across Palwal & Faridabad had a gala time exploring puppetry sessions, art, dance, karaoke, sports, and group story reading.
From parenting sessions to art therapy, the parents were not behind.
The corridors of DPSG Faridabad reverberated with the voices of these young learners – echoing joy, surprise, and excitement.
CELEBRATING NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
The National Sports Day was celebrated in DPSG FARIDABAD in tribute to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. The students were told about the importance of ‘Sports’ and the relevance of National Sports Day during the Assembly.
On this occasion, all the students from NUR to XII participated in various sports activities with great enthusiasm and zeal. The little ones had fun while indulging in different activities like 30 and 50m Sprint, Football Race, Hockey Ball Race, Hoopla Race and many more.
The children enjoyed and learnt a lot about true sportsmanship and the value of playing games.
Let's continue to stay active and celebrate the joy of sports together!
LETTER WRITING COMPETITION
To instill the spirit of creativity amongst the children and to introduce students to the joy of letter writing, a letter-writing activity was conducted in the school where students made their own self-made well-decorated envelopes and wrote letters. Besides its fun value, the activity is aimed at equipping students with critical soft skills like inquiring for information, exchanging ideas and opinions, and writing about personal experiences and feelings besides sparking creativity. Children from Grades 6 to 10 participated in the activity wherein they composed touching letters to their loved ones and other teachers in school.
Most students up to middle school wrote their heartfelt letters to the teachers and their dear ones. Students mostly wrote to their mothers and subject teachers detailing their thoughts and pouring love and respect for them. On receipt of the letters, the teachers were overwhelmed with emotion at the realization that time had not faded their memories from the minds of their students. The other teachers too were pleasantly surprised. Every eager letter is destined to find a reply, as the teachers also promised not to let any letter go unanswered
GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Nobody can do for little children what Grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” —Alex Haley
A Salute to our Roots’
Grandparents are the family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of tradition. Grandparents are the family’s strongest foundation. Through their special love and care, grandparents keep a family close to heart.
To honour them, DPSG FARIDABAD celebrated Grandparents Day on Friday, 1st September 2023. The little tots of primary wing came up with scintillating performances as they danced to the melodious tunes of songs. The performances by students left the spectators spellbound and thoroughly mesmerized.
The event was characterised by the sweet and savoury relationship between the two wherein the duo participated together for games portraying their fondness and affection for each other. The children were very excited to showcase their love for their grandparents and this was evident on their faces while they were performing. It was a moment of elation to see the happiness ushering in the faces of all the grandparents who made the most of this wonderful day with happiness.
Our chief guest, Ms. Prita Ahuja addressed the gathering and reiterated the role of Grandparents in all our lives, as Grandparents are “A little bit of parents, a little bit of teacher and a little bit of friend”.
The Grandparents appreciated and shared their views on the efforts of the school to make a connection between the generations through these events. Grandparents whole heartedly participated in the programme. The artwork of the students was given as Mementos to the Grandparents.
VISIT TO AMUL MILK PLANT
Every learning from a book can be expanded manifold with hands on learning.
DPSG FARIDABAD has always believed in learning by doing. To encourage this very attitude and methodology of teaching, our students were taken to the Amul Milk Plant.
Children came to know the methods used to preserve beverages and dairy products, the time span for which these products can be stored, how far can these products be used after removal from cold storage.
The objective of this trip was to make children aware of how this packaged milk reaches them, how much work is involved to package this milk and bring it to their doorsteps.
At the end of the trip the children realized the efforts involved in all these tasks and promised not to take anything for granted in life.
HINDUSTAN SCOUTS AND GUIDE TRAINING
Hindustan Scouts and Guides training was organized for students of grades VI-XII wherein students performed various activities like March past, Warm up and fitness exercises, Hoopla and hurdle drills, Hockey stick with ball running event, Football passing receiving drill, Army drill with net.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
August month brings with it patriotic fervor and the true sentiment of being a proud Indian. To celebrate the auspicious occasion of India’s 76th Independence Day, to rekindle the spirit of freedom in the hearts of the young students, and to honor the sacrifices of the Indian freedom fighters DPSG Faridabad organized a special assembly on the theme ‘Hues of Unity’.
The Guest of Honours Mr. Rajesh Chechi DSP, Wing Commander H C Maan and Mr. Rakesh Vashisth -Senior Branch Manager of The New Indian Assurance Limited addressed the assembly and shared details about the values of great India’s struggle for independence and the importance of freedom with the students. They sincerely urged them to keep the flag of the nation flying high as the proud, responsible citizens of tomorrow. After the unfurling of the Indian flag and a spirited march- past by the students, the assembly commenced with the reciting of the Gayatri Mantra and a cultural program highlighting the meaning of Freedom and Unity.
The endeared ones mesmerized the audience with their melodious voice and diction while singing a patriotic song. The strength and beauty of the different Indian states were showcased through a dance medley based on the theme of Courage, Determination, and Patriotism.All the performances were thoroughly entertaining. The dance was much appreciated by all evoking a sense of pride and joy of being an Indian. Each state was depicted by its regional dress and dance style.
The little ones of the nursery and the primary grades enthralled everyone with their confidence, gait, and jig as they recited various patriotic songs. The event concluded with the thought based on our great and widely loved Dr. Abdul Kalam’s golden words “Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.”
FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOP
A workshop on Fire Safety was conducted in DPSG Faridabad on 31st July 2023. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Manoj Kuman Chauhan from Peregrine Security Services.
Children were apprised of the importance of fire safety training educating people on a set of practices & procedures to minimize the destruction caused by fire hazards. The skill & knowledge acquired through this training equips the students, to combat fire in any unanticipated fire breakout.
Principal Ms. Maya Vijayan thanked the fire safety official and also gave a message to the students about the safety goals and responsibilities.
CHESS COMPETITION
An Intra Class Chess Competition was held at DPSG Faridabad on 20th July 2023 to celebrate the International Chess Day as proposed by UNESCO in 1966. The school organized a chess event for the Primary and the Middle wing students on this day. To honor the timeless beauty and complexity of chess. Children had been apprised of the complex rules of chess while making moves and recalling previous mistakes or the opponent’s playing style. They also talked about how it can help improve memory and enhance an individual’s analytical abilities. Children thoroughly enjoyed the mock chess competition held during the day.
TRIP TO RELIANCE SMART
“The true success of education is creating in children the ability to employ acquired knowledge into everyday lives”.
Field Trips add value and meaning to the learning experience, DPSG FARIDABAD organised a field trip on July 20, 2023, to ‘Reliance Smart Store’ for the primary students. The objective of the visit was to give children practical exposure to how the supermarket functions. The students visited different sections of the supermarket. The children had fun learning through identifying items, sorting, and classifying various products. They were accustomed to the reading sign boards placed for easy access to the products. The inquisitive learners were also explained about the systems and steps followed at the main billing counter and explained the billing process to the children where the children touched upon the topic of 'Maths in daily life'. They were also encouraged to use cloth bags while going for shopping. At the end the children were presented with yummy chocolates by the staff of 'Reliance Smart’ which they relished happily.
The students expressed gratitude to the staff of the mart who attended the students and staff, for making the experience fulfilling.
The visit provided students opportunities to explore and develop life skills besides understanding the value of things.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience for them where they not only learnt about various vegetables and fruits but also learnt to spend money wisely.
DEBATE COMPETITION
DPSG Faridabad conducted an Intraschool Debate Competition 2023 on 19th July 2023 on the topic, ‘Is War Ethical or Moral?’ for all the students of grades VI-XII. During the competition, budding young orators presented confidently their fiery verbatim. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of the students who put forth their arguments convincingly and skillfully.
. The winner ‘For the Motion’ was Tanish Sharma (Class XII B) while the winner ‘Against the Motion’ was Saksham Sharma (Class XI B). The Best Speaker ‘For the Motion’ was awarded to Vishesh (Class VIII A) while the Best Speaker ‘Against the Motion’ was awarded to Vardan Kaushik (Class VI )It was indeed a treat for the ears. Both the Judges appreciated the efforts of all the participants.
SCIENCE WEEK
Science Week is an event celebrated to promote Scientific temperament amongst students.
DPSG Faridabad is celebrating Science Week with great enthusiasm and excitement, with the aim of igniting curiosity and passion for Science in our students.
The week-long celebration began with a morning assembly wherein students learned about the marvels of Science, its boon and importance in our everyday lives.
They also performed some hands-on activities related to various facets of Science.
The week is packed with a variety of activities, experiments, and competitions designed to encourage students to engage in scientific exploration and discovery.
The students are being reminded of the various scientific discoveries that have shaped our world and how science has helped us understand and solve complex problems.
These activities are aimed at creating a spark in the students' curiosity and imagination.
The various activities and competitions that are planned are engaging, exciting, and educational, and they will help ignite a passion for science in our students.
We are very eager to see science models which are about to be prepared by them.
CELEBRATING DOCTOR'S DAY
DPSG FARIDABAD and SARVODAYA HOSPITAL collaborated to organize a special event on Doctors' Day, on 1st July 2023 at the CLUB HOUSE of the Royal Heritage Society, Faridabad as a student outreach program, dedicated to the welfare of the residents of the Royal Heritage.
This event held tremendous value for our community as it aimed to provide essential healthcare services through a free medical camp by Sarvodaya Hospital. By participating in this event, the residents availed the opportunity of various medical facilities and services, all completely free of cost.
Their presence and active participation led to the success of this event. Students of DPSG Faridabad along with the Principal and the faculties came together as a united community, supporting one another and fostering a healthier, happier environment within the Royal Heritage Society. Sanatan Dharm Pracharni Sabha Members as well as Mahila Mandal members also participated in the Diabetes Awareness Program. Students presented a dance recital and poetry recitation to recognize the contributions of physicians to individuals and communities. DPSG Faridabad thus felicitated the doctors who were present there for their tireless hard work throughout the year.
YOGA SESSION
“ योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध: अर्थात् मन की वृत्तियों का सर्वथा रुक जाना 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। २१ जून,२०२३ को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस के अवसर पर डी.पी.एस.जी. फरीदाबाद के प्रांगण में ध्यान एवं योग का अभ्यास करवाया गया,जिसमें उपस्थित सभी ने अनेक योगासन किये| नन्हें -मुन्ने बच्चों ने भी योग का भरपूर आनंद लिया| विद्यालय की प्राचार्या महोदया ने नियामित रूप से योगाभ्यास से होने वाले फ़ायदों से अवगत कराते हुए सभी को अपने रोजमर्रा के जीवन में योग को अपनाकर स्वस्थ जीवन जीने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया|
LEADERSHIP CAMP
Leadership Camp is indeed a positive, inspirational place, where everyone is in pursuit of the same vision and purpose of self-development. To enhance this sense of growing independence whilst working in a place that promotes team building, creativity, empathy, honesty, integrity, decision making, and accountability, today’s Student Council Leadership Program entailed a route map for the students, centered on the principles of effective leadership skill development wherein they are given opportunities to apply these principles of the LRAs for serving their school and peers and the people living in their community.
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 honoring 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, organized 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 recognize not just the winning teams and most valuable players with attractive prizes, but also the best coach across 17 tournaments.
