STUDENT COUNCIL

AlI would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding - John Donohue

The thought expressed in the quote above would be an apt inspiration to introduce the four houses at DPSG, Palam Vihar after the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati and Kaveri. Students are grouped into these four houses to empower them with the responsibility for their own journey. Within the unity of the house , each student explores their own identity and adds diversity to this association.

Just like each river flows on its unique journey of discovering new realms but become one in their confluence with the ocean, so too, do the members of the four houses, imbibe the distinctive qualities of their houses while they collaborate and compete , upholding the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, to move towards the common goal of the school ethos .

Competition is very good. As long as it is healthy. It is what makes one strive for the better.

House system plays a vital role in the scheme of education environed by DPSG Palam Vihar. The school has always believed in instilling a spirit of healthy competition among the students by engaging them in different inter-house activities and events. This enables every student to become an integral part of the school and develop a zeal in them to contribute. The house system strives to achieve their goals by providing a secure and positive social environment where each student feels valued and respected. 

The Houses are formed with a purpose of instilling a spirit of teamwork and unity among the students along with providing them a platform to showcase and hone their talent in different fields. House meetings are held on monthly basis where the students come together and discuss about the upcoming events and activities.

At DPSG Palam vihar we have four houses, each named after a river.

At DPSG Palam vihar we have four houses, each named after a river. -

1. Ganga House
2. Yamuna House
3. Saraswati House
4. Kaveri House

Ganga House draws its distinctive features from the description of Gaur Varna i.e. One who is Light. The house colour of golden yellow, symbolizes purity, piety and a sanguine natureand all those who belong to this house strive to emulate these traits.

Yamuna House takes its personality from being Shyam Varna� Deep blue in colour with the depth and gravity of the Yamuna river. The members of this house graduate into becoming deep thinkers and conscientious doers.

Kaveri House, named after the river Kaveri, is much like the Kaveri or the auspicious pot in which it was carried down from the heavens, to nourish and revive the parched earth by the sages. Generosity, kindness and care towards all and to the environment, are the guiding principles that drive each house member.

Saraswati House draws its inspiration from the mythical river Saraswati , which is believed to reveal itself only to those beings who have faith and an altruistic purpose. The students of this house grow into becoming selfless and devoted towards making a positive difference to the world.

The Investiture Ceremony of DPSG, Palam Vihar for the academic session 2022-23 was held on 8thJuly, 2022 to formally induct the newly elected members to the Prefectorial Board or the Student Council. The members of the Student Council have been elected by simulation of the democratic process. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Air Vice Marshal L.N Sharma AVSM retd. He was cordially welcomed and felicitated by the Principal, Ms. Srividya Sridhar and the event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. To seek divine blessings and to have an auspicious beginning, the Ganesh Vandana was performed to perfection.The Honourable Chief Guest and Ms. Sridhar presented the badges to the newly elected school Captains, the school Head Prefect, Cultural Head, Sports Captain, the Vice Head Prefect, the members of the Editorial board, the IT Heads and the House Captains.  .  The Senior Headmistress, Ms. Shoma Lahiri and the Headmistress of the Primary wing, Ms Harmeet did the honours for the vice-captains, assistant heads, and wing coordinators. The Senior School faculty Coordinators also presented the badges for class prefects and section prefects. To display a great sense of accomplishment, the parents escorted the council members as they received their badges of honour.

AVM LN Sharma also shared pearls of wisdom with the newly elected student committee. In his address, the chief guest for the day applauded the school's efforts to give the pupils opportunities to participate in such events. Along with their pleased parents, he praised the newly appointed school council for being ready to assume responsibility and asked them to mentor and encourage the younger members.The excitement was palpable.  Ms Sridhar, addressed the students and their proud parents and gave the audience some food for thought. She expressed her admiration for the students' commitment and unrelenting effort. She motivated the students to keep up the good work and urged them to lead by example. She further expressed her enormous delight in witnessing the collaboration and support amongst students and teachers taking the institution forward towards fame and glory.

The School Captain( Boy), Ansh Singh administered the oath of allegiance whereby the students pledged to carry out their responsibilities with integrity and dedication, so as to uphold the great reputation of the school. The gratitude note was presented by School Captain (Girl), Saumya Dubey. The event was concluded with a melodious rendition by the choir, which perfectly suited the event and created a sense  of connect and essence of togetherness among the audience. This significant occasion has motivated all young leaders to don the mantle of leadership and discharge the responsibilities entrusted upon them. The school has indeed acknowledged the budding leaders of tomorrow who would lead the global community and hold the DPSG banner aloft.

Prefectorial System

E-voting at DPSG

The process of electronic voting to form the prefectorial board took place on 13th May, 2022 in the school premises. The democratic principle of universal franchise and secret ballot received a new impetus with the classrooms as polling booths and educators as polling officers. The student voters from Grades VI to XII cast their votes digitally to elect the members of the student council. The presentation of manifestos and campaigning by the contestants helped students gain knowledge about the election process. This helped to inculcate the leadership qualities in the ones contesting the elections and to make them responsible human beings. The candidates had a great opportunity to learn that authority and responsibility are two sides of the same coin.The members of the student community exercised their decision-making skills to elect the School Captain, the Sports Captain, the Cultural Captain, the school Prefect, the Wing Prefect, the House Captain and the class Prefect. This exercise was useful in learning about the protocols to be followed by the candidates as well as the voters. The procedure encouraged the participation and involvement of everyone. The students were brimming with excitement and are eagerly waiting for the results to be announced. The members of the teaching community also exercised their powers of discretion and enthusiastically cast their votes.

Leadership Training

The Student Council Members from all the DPSG Schools met at the picturesque campus of Sela Qui International School to participate in the Student Council Leadership Training Programme. The programme was designed with a view to hone up their leadership skills through collaborative activities on communication, team building and conflict resolution. The programme was conducted in two batches from 14th June to 22nd June and was attended by School Heads,  designated members of School Academic Council and Student Council Members.  Following the protocol, the members of the prefectorial board of DPSG, Palam Vihar reached the premises in two batches and learnt all about critical real-world life and management level skills. Camp day at Dwara jungle required the council members to perform multiple adventurous and thrilling activities which involved critical thinking, teamwork and coordination. The blindfold activity and chess activity invigorated the members where active listening, communication and coordination came to the fore. The campers learnt how to articulate their thoughts, ideas, and choices to immerse themselves in camp activities. The pipes and marble activity and the toxic river crossing game fostered a sense of teamwork. These tasks brought out brought about a pure feeling of togetherness. The session on conflict resolution exposed the students to diverse perspectives, ideologies, and sentiments. The programme showcased the ability to adapt, understand other opinions, and appreciate priorities other than one’s own. This summer leadership camp helped the student leaders to analyse and categorize themselves as different types of leaders and gain a proper understanding about how to sort out the conflicts and challenges in a better way. The enthusiastic and eager participants could emerge out of their comfort zones and were able to develop emotional intelligence.

This beneficial and fruitful session has empowered student leaders to be role model for their peers.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Saumya Dubey - School Captain - Girls  XII D

Hello everybody! I'm Saumya Dubey, School Captain DPSG Palam Vihar and I'm extremely elated to have been given this opportunity of serving the school. First and foremost, I'd like to thank each person who rooted for me and trusted me for the position of being their leader. I've been a consistent student always and I feel honoured that it got recognised by such impeccable mentors. School is a place where we learn the most, grow the most, create the most memories and above all identify ourselves as individuals who are more than just students. To have been given the platform to explore and enhance my abilities, I would like to focus on not only myself, but also help other students as well in doing the same because it's the students who make the school. While always being empathetic, I'd like to be as helpful as possible towards my community. I shall try my best to be someone my fellow mates would want to look up to. I promise to uphold my responsibility with sheet dedication and be a 'servant leader' at all times.

Thankyou.

ANSH SINGH - SCHOOL CAPTAIN - BOYS XII D

Hello everyone! I am Ansh Singh, a student of Grade XII and the school captain of DPSG Palam Vihar for this session. It is a proud privilege for me to head the school's student council this year. I shall strive to be a participative captain and maintain the discipline and uphold the vision of the school. I would be looking forward to bringing new glories to my school along with all my school mates. I shall leave no stone unturned to prove worthy of the trust bestowed in me by everyone. My duties would involve working closely with all the council members, students, and members of the staff. Furthermore, I shall try my best to implement my learnings from the leadership camp and my past few leadership experiences. At last, I would like to thank all my teachers and students who found me capable and elected me for this position.

Neksha Rana Head School Prefect Class XII E

I have been a part of the student council for the past 3 sessions and have seen myself grow into a completely new and better individual. From being confident to accepting mistakes and learning from them, it has been quite a journey. I believe this session is all about implementation of my previous learnings, passing them onto my juniors, cherishing my most authentic self and being accountable for my actions with respect to the position I have been honoured with. I hope to withstand all of this throughout my tenure as the head school prefect and beyond. 

Rashika Kataria - SARAWATI HOUSE CAPTAIN-XII E

Rashika Kataria At the onset, I would like to thank respected principal ma’am, teachers, my peers, and lovely juniors for casting their votes in my favour and nominating me to be their leader. I’ll strive to put all the possible efforts required to accomplish the tasks and work wholeheartedly to create a culture of charge.I shall own up to my words, take initiatives to perform, and help others out in need along with influencing them in all positive ways.

I look forward to maximizing participation in inter house competitions and making my housemates aware of the various co-curricular activities. Mental health should be a priority and students can approach me anytime if they want to talk about it irrespective of your age, class, or house. Let’s work collaboratively to accomplish as many achievements as we can and make our house proud together.

SUBHSMITA SWAIN - CHIEF EDITOR CLASS-XII A

My name is Subhasmita Swain and I have been appointed as the Chief Editor in the Student Council for the session 2022-23. I am in Grade XII, pursuing Humanities. I love public speaking along with creative writing. During my spare time, I also love to sing. My duty requires drafting and editing reports for the school website, newsletters, and magazines. My team and l will try our level best to write outstanding reports for all the events. I will help all my friends to build their vocabulary and encourage them to read books and write creatively. My goal for this year is to be a great mentor to all the students who need help in the English language. Thank you, everyone, for choosing me and I ensure you that I will try my best to live up to all your expectations.

PARV SHARMA - SENIOR WING PREFECT CLASS-XII D

Hello everyone! My name is Parv Sharma and I'm the Senior Wing prefect in the Student Council of DPSGPV in the academic session 2022-23. I'm grateful to all for supporting me and for giving me a chance to realize my capabilities to the fullest. Being a member of the student council, I'll try the best and bring a positive change in my surroundings and create new opportunities by providing a fruitful and supportive environment. I shall keep a constructive outlook, open new horizons, and build on our ability to achieve new milestones and success...

RHYTHM BHARDWAJ WING PREFECT CLASS-X A

I am Rhythm Bharadwaj, and it is a privilege to be elected as the Wing Prefect in the Student Council of DPSG Palam Vihar. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone who believed in me and supported me. This position is a labyrinth of challenges, obstacles, opportunities and responsibilities and it will be my duty to reach the goal and take everyone along with me.I shall endeavour to inspire my fellow students to strive for accomplishments, self- satisfaction, and happiness, ignite the desire for excellence and passion in the young hearts and inspire them to explore their talents.

Let's bring an opulence of optimism within our school! I will work hard with absolute dedication and sincerity and together we'll reach new glories.

KUNAL PANDEY IT HEAD CLASS-XII C

I'm Kunal Pandey, the newly elected IT head of DPSG Palam Vihar for the session 2022-23. I'm a Grade 12 student pursuing Science with Mathematics along with Computer Science. During my leisure time I like to read books, watch movies, and listen to songs. My duty is to assist my teachers, friends, and council members in the field of I.T. My team and I would make sure to encourage my school mates to follow web etiquettes, and make them aware of the latest technology, how to use it to our advantage and gadgets. This year, I am looking forward to honing my IT skills and contribute to making my school digitally savvy. Thank you.