‘NIHON NO KAORI-2013’

Annual Inter School Japanese Language Festival 

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

RESULT SHEET

BERYOZA 2013

Annual Inter School Russian Language Festival

DPS Dwarka under the aegis of DPS Society organized Beryoza 2013 – Annual Inter School Russian Language Festival on Thursday, 03 October 2013.
The valedictory function was graced by Mr. Sergei Karmalito, Senior Counsellor, Embassy of Russian Federation as the distinguished chief guest. Mr. Fedor Rozovskiy, Director, RCSC was the guest of honour and Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society presided over the function.

Ms. Yulya Aryaeva, Third  Secretary, Embassy  of Russian Federation, Ms. Anastasiya Khokhlova, Deputy Director, RCSC, Ms. Tatyana Pirova, Russian Language Advisor, RCSC, Mr. Yuri Papov, Head Teacher, Russian Embassy School, Prof. Nasar Shakeel Rommi, HOD, Dept. of Russian Language, JNU were the other distinguished guests.

Mr. Karmalito in his address expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts taken by DPS Society in promoting Russian language. He emphasized that such events would further strengthen the goodwill between the two countries.
Mr. Fedor emphasized that such events would bring the people of both the countries closer acquiring more knowledge about each other's history and culture. On behalf of RCSC he presented the famous Russian Painting ‘Gzhel’ to Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society and Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka.

Mr. Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society expressed his heartfelt gratitude  to  the  Russian  Embassy  for  their  invaluable  support   and  co-operation. He appreciated the efforts of the Principal and the staff for organizing a spectacular event.

Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that India and Russia enjoy long, largely stable and mutually beneficial relations. The exchange of delegations, holding of festivals and mutual visits by leaders have given a new momentum to our bilateral relations.
The cultural programme put up by the students of DPS Dwarka enthralled the audience. The Russian Dance and the Russian Welcome Song were highly appreciated by the delegates from the Russian Embassy. The young students of Russian Embassy School presented a mesmerizing song and a splendid Russian ballet.

The festival provided the students a platform to exhibit their understanding of the rich Russian culture and to appreciate the important role of Russia in global economy and politics. The competitions organized during Beryoza 2013 included Master class on Gzhel and Russian Folk Dance, Russian Poetry Recitation, Perevod-Translation, Painting, Russian Dance and Russian Group Song.

The events were judged by eminent panelists - Ms. Tatyana Pirova, RCSC, Prof. Neelakshi Surya Narayan, DU, Ms. Olga Sharma and Ms. Anastasiya Tomar, Russian Language Teachers, RCSC, Ms. Ekaterina Pokrovskaya, Russian Art Specialist and Ms. Ekaterina Parashar, Modern Convent School. DPS Dwarka team was adjudged as the Overall Winners of Beryoza 2013.

RESULT SHEET

Overall winners – DPS Dwarka

‘NIHON NO KAORI-2012’

Annual Inter School Japanese Language Festival
Wednesday, 17 October 2012

DPS Dwarka under the aegis of DPS Society organized Nihon No Kaori 2012 – Annual Inter School Japanese Language Festival on Wednesday, 17 October 2012. Twenty five renowned schools from Delhi NCR and U.P. participated in this mega event.
The valedictory function was graced by Mr. Yugo Horikawa, Secretary, Culture and Information, Embassy of Japan as the distinguished chief guest. Mr. Katsuma Doi, Director, Japan Foundation was the guest of honour and Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society presided over the function.

Prof. Ashok Chawla from Ritsumeikan, India Office, Mr. Satoshi Hata, Representative, Ritsumeikan University, Japan Foundation, Mr. Takanori Maruyama, Director – HMSI, Mr. Harbhajan Singh, Vice President – HMSI, Mr. Taisuke Watanabe, Senior Representative, JICA India Office, Mr. Haru Hisa Usui, Principal, Japanese School, Ms. Ryoko Iseda, Senior Japanese Language Advisor, Mr. Yojiro Tanaka, Director, Japanese Language and Studies Mr. Norimichi Takemura, Japanese Language Advisor, Ms. Machiko Yamamura, Assistant Director, Ms. Anshula Bhatt, Embassy of Japan, Ms. Priyanka Bangia, Ritsumeikan University, Ms. Sonu Gupta, Japan Foundation were the other distinguished guests.

Mr. Horikawa addressed the audience in Hindi and acknowledged the endeavours of DPS Society in promoting Japanese language. He appreciated the school for organizing Nihon No Kaori – the essence of Japan to mark the 60th Anniversary of Japan-India diplomatic relations.
Mr. Katsuma Doi in his address complimented the school for organizing such a festival. He acclaimed the zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by the participants from various schools.
Mr. Chandra congratulated the participants and applauded the efforts of the DPS Dwarka team for organizing such a mega event. He emphasized that the aim of organizing such festivals is to bring the two countries together and further strengthen the bond of friendship.
Mr. Takanori expressed his happiness to witness a large number of students from various schools coming together to participate in the Japanese Language Festival.
Prof. Ashok Chawla on behalf of Ritsumeikan University highlighted the importance of learning foreign languages and appreciated the Origami and Ikebana presentations put up by the participants.
Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal DPS Dwarka emphasized that since Japan is the economic powerhouse of Asia, learning their language is an important skill. It will open doors to employment for students in the near future.
A beautiful cultural programme put up by the students of DPS Dwarka enthralled the audience. The delegates from the Japan Embassy highly appreciated the Japanese Dance and the Japanese Welcome Song presented by the students. The highlight of the day was ‘Drummer’s Delight’, a splendid performance by the school band.
The festival provided the students a platform to exhibit their inherent talent and understanding of the Japanese Language. Various competitions like Calligraphy, Painting, Poetry Recitation, Kimono Bookmark Making, Origami, Just A Minute and Ikebana were organized to test the language skills of the students.
The events were judged by eminent panelists from Japan Embassy, Japan Foundation, Risumeikan University, JICA, Origami India and the Ikebana Club.

The team from DPS Moradabad was adjudged as the Overall Winners of Nihon No Kaori 2012.

RESULT SHEET

OVERALL WINNERS – DPS MORADABAD

BERYOZA 2012

Annual Inter School Russian Language Festival
Thursday, 11 October 2012

RESULT SHEET

OVERALL WINNERS – DPS DWARKA

ONE WORLD…ONE VOYAGE-THE GLOBAL RETREAT

Friday, 17 February 2012

Celebrating the unsurpassing beauty of togetherness and  capturing the quintessence of  Unity in Diversity, the students of class IV presented One World…One Voyage-THE GLOBAL RETREAT on Friday, 17 February 2012.The occasion was graced by  Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society, as the Chief Guest.  Ms. Tatyana Perova, Senior Russian  Language Expert, Russian Cultural  Embassy and Mr. Jesus Clavero, Cultural Manager, Instituto Cervantes, Embassy of Spain were the other distinguished guests.  

The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Senior Mistress, DPS Dwarka. She appreciated and congratulated the children for putting up a stupendous show and thanked everyone for their support in making the event a great success.

The aim of organizing such events is to foster in our children an understanding that the entire humanity is one family irrespective of geographical, racial, or linguistic barriers.

CARBON FOOTPRINTS

The Inter School Eco Fest

Thursday, 22 December 2011

“Nature is man’s best teacher,
she unfolds her treasures to his search
unseals his eyes,
illumines his mind and
purifies his heart,
An influence, breathes from all the sights
and sounds of her existence. ”

On Thursday, 22 December 2011 DPS Dwarka in association with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and JICA Alumni Association of India (JAAI) organized CARBON FOOTPRINTS - The Inter School Eco Fest.

The occasion was graced by Mr. Shinichi Yamanaka, as the Chief Guest and Mr. Taisube Watanabe, Senior Representative and Dr. Malti, President JAAI as the Guests of Honour. Dignitaries from JICA and JAAI also graced the occasion.

An Intra-School Poster Making Competition was also organized for the students of Classes VI – VIII. Students prepared beautiful thought provoking posters on the theme ‘Environment’. The posters depicted various natural disasters in India and Japan, their impact and various management skills to combat them.

An Exhibition on Disaster Management was also put up by the students of DPS Dwarka. Students of Class IX prepared working models on Earthquake Resilient Structure. This made the concepts of building plan, evacuation network more tangible.

The programme culminated with the tree plantation ceremony where all the esteemed guests planted saplings in the school lawns.

The aim of organizing this event is to sensitize the students, to inculcate in them a love for nature and to provide them a platform to exhibit their concern for Mother Nature. In the present times, there is a need to create world-wide consciousness that the Earth itself is a living organism – an enormous being of which we all are parts.

KRSNA : IN SEARCH OF THE ABSOLUTE’

25 & 26 August 2011

Celebrating the unsurpassing beauty, the glory of the Supreme and capturing the quintessence of  Lord Krishna’s Karmic Theory, the students of class V presented ‘KRSNA: In Search Of The Absolute’ on 25 and  26 August 2011.The occasion was graced by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society, as the Chief Guest on 25 August 2011. Renowned Kathak maestro, Padamshree Ms. Shovana Narayan, Member, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society was the Chief Guest on 26 August 2011.

The programme began with auspicious lamp lighting ceremony. The children made the audience journey through the Karmic odyssey highlighting the principles of truth, morality and Karma; giving an insight into the timeless understanding of eternal life of knowledge and bliss, leading us deeper into the mysteries and joys of the ultimate awakening.

Padamshree Ms. Shovana Narayan, Member, DPS Dwarka and DPS Society appreciated the hard work and enthusiasm exhibited by the students. She highlighted that we human beings must search for ‘Krishna’ who is within each one of us. All we need is to awaken that consciousness to attain ultimate peace and happiness.

In her address Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka emphasized that we should perform Karma with nonchalance; without expecting benefits because sooner or later one shall definitely get the fruits. She added, that a person cannot attain spiritual progress by renunciation of desires alone; in addition to renunciation there must be action as action is the force that sets the cosmic wheel in motion and keeps it going.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Capt. Richa Sharma Katyal, Sr. Mistress, DPS Dwarka. She appreciated the efforts of the students for putting up a stupendous show and expressed gratitude towards the parents for their unstinted support and cooperation.

JOURNEY OF A RIVER

Thursday,  18 August 2011

The occasion was graced by Mr. R. R. Rashmi, Head of the Climate Change Division in the Ministry of Environment and Forests as the Chief Guest.  ‘Journey of a River’ was a project under which students actively participated in various activities like Collage Making, Quiz, Pictorial Essay Writing and Power Point Presentations.

In his address, Mr. Rashmi delineated our global environmental status, highlighting the receding water resources and the melting glaciers. He pointed out that the environmental degradation and its evident effects stand as a poignant reminder that it’s time to take all possible measures to salvage the situation. 

Mr. Rashmi applauded the efforts of the students of DPS Dwarka towards repositioning our collective thinking and revamping the current state of affairs. He presented trophies and certificates to the winners of the Quiz and Power Point Presentation Competitions. 

Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka highlighted that with the present problems concerning global warming, environment should be our top most priority and together we must all pledge to take care of the land, the water, the sky and save this cherished planet.

INDO-GERMAN STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

• Re-unification of Germany
• Disaster Management in India and its comparison with the management strategies adopted in Europe
• Indian education system and policies
• Family structure in Germany and its comparison with India.
• Role of women
• Government policies to support the poor.

During their stay, they visited the beautiful Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, witnessed one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal and Jaipur, the Pink City. The delegation was also taken for Delli Darshan wherein they saw the famous historical monuments like Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, etc.  

All the 17 German students along with 17 students of DPS Dwarka had the honour to meet and interact with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms. Sheila Dikshit on 21 April. Madam Dikshit was highly impressed by the confidence, poise and astuteness displayed by our students.

The Valedictory Function was graced by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society, Ms. Juliana Gloeckler Fuchs, the Programme Director and Ms. Shelly Kwatra, the Project Coordinator, Max Mueller Bhavan. All the students were presented Certificates for their active involvement in the Student Exchange Programme. The German students presented a beautiful Indian cultural programme by playing on the tabla and dancing on the foot tapping Bhangra beats.

Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society complimented the Principal and teachers for having put their best foot forward in fulfilling the objective of this exchange programme to the hilt.

Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka thanked DPS Society and German Embassy for organizing this Student Exchange Programme. Such programmes are an effective way to build bridges of understanding among students from different countries. It helps to explore, appreciate and understand each others culture.

In the month of May, students and teachers of DPS Dwarka will be visiting Germany for the culmination of this exchange programme.

Lang Lebe die indisch-deutsche Freundschaft!

17 students and two teachers from DPS Dwarka visited Johannes Kepler Gymnasium, Leonberg Germany from 23 May to 09 June 2011.

On 14 April this amazing programme started with the arrival of our German partners. At first we were all anxious as it was a very new experience for all of us, but as we spent more time together a mutual understanding & friendship developed between us.

In India we visited the temples and in Germany, churches and cathedrals. It was culturally enriching. From the streets of Delhi to the roads of Leonberg, the city palace of Jaipur to the castle of Ludwigsburg it was filled with fun and frolic. Dancing to the tunes of Bollywood songs in Indian buses and ‘Macarina’ on the German dance floors we waltzed our way into their hearts.

Apprehensive about the food in Europe, our students went well prepared with ‘ready to eats’. But by the end of the trip they were wondering why they had bothered. There was a beautiful basket of goodies all wrapped up and waiting for all the students with their host families.

ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION

DPS Dwarka organized Art Elan, the Art & Craft Exhibition from 9 – 11 August 2011 in the school Seminar Room. It was inaugurated by the school Principal, Ms. Sunita Tanwar. She appreciated the creative work of the Art & Craft students from classes VI – VIII.

The students of class VI prepared Masks and jewellery items such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets symbolizing different cultures of the world. They prepared exquisite jewellery out of clay, paper, wooden & plastic beads. Masks included Indian masks, African tribal masks and Brazillian masks to name a few. The most alluring ones were the Mexican Eye masks.

The students of class VII showcased their skill by colourfully illustrating different Folk Art forms on clay/terracotta pots. The beautifully painted pots of various shapes and sizes exhibited the artistic fervour of the students.

Class VIII students arrayed their artful ardour in the form of models on environmental issues and other issues of international relevance. The model on Earthquake was the most noticeable feature of the exhibition. The brilliance of these models lay in the fact that they were prepared out of unconventional materials.

The objective behind this activity was not only to help students understand and appreciate various cultures of the world but also to help them enhance research skills and team work.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER FAIR
Monday, 08 August 2011

DPS Dwarka organized ‘International Career Fair’ on Monday, 08 August 2011 for the students of classes XI & XII. The Career Counselling session began with the speech by Mr. Naveen Chopra. Students were briefed about ‘Strong Foundation Building Programs’ which would help them in their career choice. The familial & social dimension play an important role in career planning.
Mr. Chopra spoke about the underlined principles of career planning – interest, personality type, lifestyle etc.

After widening their ideas about important factors that must be considered before deciding an undergraduate course, the speaker deliberated on the Need for Global Education, Objectives for going overseas, factors affecting admission criteria, preparation required for different countries such as SAT/IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT/GRE/LMAT etc. The students raised doubts regarding their career planning which proved to be very fruitful. The seminar culminated with the personal counselling given to the students about the study programmes offered by various universities in such as Ireland, UK, USA, Dubai, Switzerland, Canada, Singapore, Germany and Europe.

The counsellors gave the students clear idea about the Courses offered, Career Pathway planning, Counselling, Country comparison, Course selection, University selection, Admissions, Accommodation, Loan & Foreign Exchange, Psychometric Testing.

The Chopras provide help with Application Essays, Letter of Recommendation, Application Pack, Interviews etc.

The seminar was extremely informative & helpful for the students, especially those who wish to go overseas for higher studies.

BERYOZA – THE RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Wednesday, 03 August 2011

DPS Dwarka organized Beryoza 2011 – Inter School Russian Festival on Wednesday, 03 August 2011. The Valedictory Function ‘Zakritiye’ was graced by Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman, DPS Society, Dr. Sharada Nayak, Vice Chairperson, DPS Dwarka, Mr. Sergei Karmalita, Senior Counsellor, Embassy of Russian Federation, Ms. Yelena Shtapkina, Deputy Director, Russian Centre of Science & Culture, Ms. Yulya Araeva, First Secretary, Embassy of Russian Federation, Dr. Girish Munjal, Director, Institute for Russian Language studies, RCSC, Ms. Yelena Burman, President of Delhi Association compatriots, Dr. Geeta Parashar, Principal, Modern Convent School, Dwarka and Ms. Ekaterina.  

A beautiful cultural programme put up by the students of DPS Dwarka enthralled the audience. The highlight of the day was the Russian Ballet put up by the students of Class IV. The Russian Welcome Song was highly appreciated by the delegates from the Russian Embassy.

The event provided the students a platform to exhibit their understanding of the rich Russian culture and to appreciate the important role of Russia in global economy and politics. To put to test the language skills of the students, various competitions were organized - Painting and decorating cut outs of Nesting Dolls, Painting Competition, Display of Exhibits/Souvenirs , “POSLOVITSA” -  Hand Writing Competition, Group Song Competition and Group Dance Competition.

The events were judged by the eminent panelists - Ms. Galina Galikova,  Ms. Aigul Apieva, Ms. Tatyana Pirova and Dr. Neelakshi Suryanarayan, Professor from Dept. of Russian Language, Delhi University.

Mr. Ashok Chandra in his address complemented the Principal and the DPS Dwarka team for organizing such an event. He highlighted the importance of teaching Russian Language to the students which would lead to the strengthening of ties between the two nations. He also appreciated the enthusiasm exhibited by all the participating teams.

Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Principal, DPS Dwarka in her address emphasized that in the modern and globalized world, it is important that our education system produces global citizens. Foreign languages are an important step towards the realization of this goal. Delhi Public Schools have recognized this fact and provide the students ample opportunities to pursue various foreign languages with Russian as one of the sought after languages.

Mr. Sergei Karmalita, Senior Counsellor, Embassy of Russian Federation appreciated the endeavours of DPS Society in promoting Russian language. He emphasized that such events would bring the people of both the countries closer acquiring more knowledge about each other's history and culture.

Amidst hardwork, enthusiasm and synergy, the team from DPS Dwarka bagged the Overall Winners Trophy.

BERYOZA
RESULT SHEET

OVERALL WINNERS    :    DPS DWARKA

Vanijya 2011 – The Commerce Festival
Wednesday, 27 July 2011

OVERALL WINNERS    :    DPS R. K. PURAM