STUDENT COUNCIL

In DPSG schools, the Student Council is a formal body of elected student representatives who play a pivotal role in school leadership and governance. It is designed to promote student voice, leadership development, and a sense of responsibility among students. The DPSG Student Council is:

1. A representative body of students elected through a democratic process.
2. Composed of roles such as Head Boy, Head Girl, Sports Captains, House Captains, Prefects, and other leadership positions.
3. Responsible for representing the student community, assisting in organizing school events, and promoting discipline and school values.

Student Council Selection Process

The procedure of student council elections is as follows:

• Step 1: Orientation – Familiarizes students with roles, rules, and responsibilities, ensuring fair and informed participation in elections.
• Step 2: Self-nomination – Lets eligible students apply and present themselves as candidates.
• Step 3: Campaigning – Candidates share their ideas and goals with the student body respectfully.
• Step 4: Interview – Assesses candidates – leadership, suitability, and sense of responsibility.
• Step 5: Nomination declaration – Official announcement of shortlisted candidates for various posts.
• Step 6: Voting – Students elect their preferred candidates for leadership roles.

Student Council Leadership Program (SCLP)

The SCLP is a specialized training initiative of the DPSG Society aimed at creating skilled and professional future leaders. Through workshops and sessions on communication, team building, and conflict resolution, Student Council Members from all DPSG schools hone their leadership skills collaboratively. This year, the leadership program was hosted at SelaQui International School in Dehradun. Surrounded by nature, students embraced learning that emphasized adaptability, empathy, and effective conflict resolution. The camp helped them analyze leadership types and strengthen teamwork.

Investiture Ceremony

Honouring our student leaders and academic achievers, the Investiture Ceremony celebrates accomplishments, leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence. It inspires the entire school community to uphold responsibility, resilience, and holistic growth.

The House System at DPSG Palam Vihar

The House System fosters teamwork, unity, and healthy competition through inter-house activities and events. It provides every student with opportunities to showcase their talents, develop leadership, and feel an integral part of the school community.

Inspired by rivers ' Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, and Kaveri ' the houses symbolize unique qualities that come together in harmony, just as rivers merge into the ocean. Through collaboration and competition, students uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the shared ethos of the school.