The document details events at Delhi Public School during the academic year 2013, including a student orientation ceremony, Earth Day celebration, Eid-Milap festivities, and Teacher's Day tributes. Various cultural programs featured performances by students, distinguished guests, and initiatives promoting environmental awareness. The school emphasized community involvement and appreciation of traditional art forms throughout its activities.

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STUDENT
ORIENTATION
NEW
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
— Plato
The second academic session kicked off with the Orientation
Day Ceremony held on the 23rd of March 2013. The school
welcomed the new parents to the DPS Family and informed
them of the School events held in the previous academic ses-
sion. The parents got an opportunity to acquaint themselves
with the school as well as the teachers of their wards. The
school’s transport department spent time with each parents as
they worked out the most suitable routes for the new admis-
sions. Books and uniforms were made available on that day.

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6. The school celebrated Earth Day on 23rd April, 2013. The
event was marked by the presence of Dr. Prem C. Jain, Chair-
man, Indian Green Building Council. Dr. Jain spoke on the im-
portance of preserving the environment and stressed on the
benefits of constructing Green Buildings across the country.
The students presented a Street Play on the deteriorating
environment – “Kaun hai Dhara ka Qatil”- and their impactful
presentation forced the audience to think about their ecologi-
cal footprints.The School Principal Mrs. Indira Kohli invited Dr.
Jain to plant tulsi saplings so as to encourage one and all to
be proactive protectors and preservers of the environment.
The event was attended by the parents of senior students.
‘Udaan’- the school’s first magazine was released on this day.
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children.”

7. Eid-Milap was celebrated in the school on 13th August
2013. The students of classes I and II presented a heart
warming portrayal of the true spirit behind the Holy Islamic
festival. The Chief Guest of the event was Hon. Justice Shri-
Fakhruddin, former judge of High & Supreme Courts of India.
The Guest of Honour was Mrs. Nora Chopra, senior journalist.
Other eminent guests included- Mr. KabeerSiddiqui, CEO of
Priyadarshini Group of Institutions, Mr. Yousuf Ansari, senior
journalist and Mr. A. N. Dar, former Principal Scindia School,
Gwalior and respected Maulviji. The parents, grandparents
and parent rep Ms. PallavieAlhuwalia also graced the event.
The students of classes I and II presented a bouquet of shows
in full festive colours including a melodious Qawali, an engag-
ing skit- Eidgah, and a foot tapping sufi dance. The Chief
Guest Hon. Justice ShriFakhruddin was highly impressed by
the show and was very generous in his praise for the students
as well as the school.
C E L E B R A T I O N

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The students of classes III to VIII showed their love and re-
spect for their teachers by putting up a spectacular show on
5th September 2013. The programme comprised of several
song and dance performances. The students’ admiration for
their teachers was reflected in the adorable titles they gave to
each faculty member.
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination,
and instil a love of learning.”
– Brad Henry
Happy
TEACHER’S

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Children’s Day was celebrated in the school on 14th No-
vember, 2013. The students of classes III to VIII were in for
a special show prepared and presented by their teachers.
The students appreciated the School News, Comic Play, Quiz,
Medley and the Dance performances presented by their
teachers. They were especially heartened to see their teach-
ers get into the students’ garb on the stage. Later chocolates
were distributed among all the students as a small token of
the immense affection we feel for them.
Children’s Day
“Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can
have a better tomorrow.””
– Abdul Kalam

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In association with SPIC MACAY, the
school organised a Purulia Chhau dance
performance on Thursday, 21st Novem-
ber, 2013. The dance troupe led by Shri
Chinibas Mahato set the stage on fire with
their highly energetic portrayal of the “Ma-
hishasur Vadh”. The tale of a demon’s fall
at the hands of a goddess held the audi-
ence enraptured. The 15 dancers were
dressed in elaborate costumes including
intricately designed colourful face masks
and moved to the tunes of the dhol,
shehnai and nagada. The event was at-
tended by the student groups from neigh-
bouring schools including DPS Greater
Noida, DPS Indirapuram, Greater Valley
School, Genesis Global School, Kothari
International School, Step by Step School
and The Shriram Millenium School. The
students applauded the performance of
the lion and the buffalo costumed danc-
ers the most. The school’s principal Mrs.
Indira Kohli welcomed all the guests and
urged all the students to take keen inter-
est in traditional Indian Art forms.
“People without the knowledge of their past history,
origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
– Marcus Garvey
SPIC
MACAY

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