NEWS & EVENTS

REPORT ON THE IPR AWARENESS PROGRAMME

An enriching Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness Programme on 28 November 2025 organised under the national initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and its specialised body, the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM). It was simultaneously streamed live Class XI students of Delhi Public School, Dwarka participated in the same.

Representatives Ms. Simrat Kaur from DPIIT and CIPAM introduced students to the significance of protecting original ideas in a world that increasingly depends on creativity and innovation. Through clear explanations and practical examples, the speakers illustrated how various forms of intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights help creators secure recognition and safeguard their work. The presentation highlighted how strong IPR systems encourage research, support entrepreneurship, and contribute to national development.

The session maintained a highly interactive environment, with students actively engaging in discussions and asking insightful questions. The clarity and relevance of the examples helped simplify the concepts, making the topic accessible even to those unfamiliar with intellectual property laws.

The programme proved to be an eye-opening learning experience, successfully nurturing awareness about intellectual ownership and inspiring students to value and protect their creative contributions. It reinforced the message that innovation thrives when ideas are respected and legally protected.

CLASS : PRE-PRIMARY FERRY ME WEEK
Day/Dates: 17 November-21 November 2025

The students of class Pre-Primary participated in a series of engaging and educational activities based on the theme transport “Ferry Me Week” from 17 November to 21 November 2025. These activities helped students learn about different modes of transport, traffic rules, and the importance of road safety in a fun and interactive way.

Show and Tell Activity on Transport : Monday, 17 November 2025

• Each child confidently spoke a few lines about their chosen vehicle, sharing interesting facts about how it works and where it is used. This activity helped improve their communication skills and boosted their confidence.

Making of Traffic Signal : Tuesday, 18 November 2025

• The students enthusiastically made their own traffic signals using coloured paper, chart paper, and craft materials. Through this hands-on activity, they learned the meaning of the three colours-red for stop, yellow for wait, and green for go. It also helped them understand the importance of following traffic rules for safety.

Travel with a Smile! : Thursday, 20 November, 2025

• Children created colourful wall hangings by drawing, colouring, and cutting out pictures of land, air, and water transport. This activity encouraged creativity and helped students differentiate between different modes of transport.

A Visit to the School Transport Department : Friday, 21 November 2025

• Students visited the school transport area where they observed school buses, learned about their maintenance. The visit helped them understand how the transport system works and how safety measures are followed every day to ensure safe travel for all students. A video regarding the same was also shown in the class.

All these activities provided a rich learning experience and helped students gain practical knowledge about transport and road safety. The combination of creativity, hands-on work, and real-life exposure made the topic enjoyable and meaningful for the children.

CLASSES : PRIMARY STAGE 1 & 2 FAMILY FIRST WEEK
Dates: 17 to 21 November 2025

Family is a primary source of love, guidance and a sense of belonging, where individuals learn core values, social skills and responsibilities that shape their roles in society. To celebrate and show gratitude to the family members, Primary Stage 1 & 2 observed Monday, 17 November to Friday, 21 November 2025 as Family First Week.

My Family Roots : Tree of Love (18.11.25)

• To understand the family structure children created a family tree using photos, drawings of family members etc.

Family Ties (19.11.25)-

• A worksheet was provided to the children to write the names of their family members and values learnt from them.

My Family My Superheroes (20.11.25)

• Each child spoke for a minute on the topic about how their family members help, protect and support them.

NATIONAL INTER-DPS WESTERN VOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025

DPS Dwarka hosted the National Inter-DPS Western Vocal Music Festival on Saturday, 15 November 2025, under the aegis of The DPS Society. The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Mr. V. K. Shunglu, Vice Chairman, The DPS Society, Ms. Madhu Shunglu, and Ms. Sunita Tanwar, Secretary, The DPS Society.

Around 600 participants from 70 Delhi Public Schools pan India participated in the preliminary round of this grand event. For the final round, participants from 27 qualifying schools competed for the coveted trophy. Competitions in both categories, Solo Song and Group Song, were adjudged by a distinguished panel of judges.

The Valedictory Ceremony culminated in a spectacular musical concert, leaving the audience spellbound. It featured enchanting performance by the School Band, a mesmerizing rendition by the School Choir and an electrifying piano recital by Ammie Arora, the youngest retro female pianist and the Head Girl, DPS Dwarka. The programme transported the audience into a realm of symphonic euphoria, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Mr. V. K. Shunglu, Vice Chairman, The DPS Society, emphasised that National Inter-DPS events aim to provide valuable platform for students to showcase their talent. He encouraged them to pursue their passion with dedication, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Ms. Priya Narayanan, Principal, DPS Dwarka, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and highlighted the timeless power of music in uniting all fellow beings. She emphasised the significance of such events in building strong friendships, promoting social cohesion and providing a support network that positively contributes to overall well-being. She encouraged students to view this event not merely as a competition, but as a celebration of connection through the universal language of music.

In the Solo Song Competition, the Rolling Trophy was bagged by DPS Faridabad, Sector-19. DPS Durgapur secured the second position and DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata and DPS Indore secured the third position. In the Group Song Competition, the team from DPS R.K. Puram was the proud winner of the Rolling Trophy. DPS Faridabad, Sector-19 and DPS Vasant Kunj secured the second and third position respectively.

The event concluded on a harmonious note, celebrating not only remarkable musical talent but also the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie among DPS schools across the country. The festival provided a vibrant platform for young music lovers to express their passion, learn from one another, and strengthen bonds through the shared language of music. With memorable performances and inspiring moments, the National Inter-DPS Western Vocal Music Festival 2025 truly stood out as an enriching and uplifting experience for all participants and attendees.

CLASSES VI-VIII CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION

Delhi Public School, Dwarka celebrated Children’s Day on 14 November 2025 with great enthusiasm and delight. Students of Classes VI to VIII actively participated in a vibrant array of activities organised to mark this special occasion. A lively mix of skits, speeches, music, and dance performances provided students with an excellent platform to showcase their creativity, confidence, and artistic talents. For the events, students were divided into small groups, which added to the spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

In addition to these activities, students of Class VI thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie 'Dhanak' in the school auditorium. The movie screening added to the festive spirit of the day and provided students an opportunity to relax and bond with their peers.

The celebration aimed to honour the essence of childhood and offer meaningful opportunities to students to express their joy. The school encouraged enthusiastic participation, ensuring that the programme remained colourful, engaging, and memorable. With diverse performances and wholehearted involvement from all participants, the event proved to be a truly joyful and enriching Children’s Day celebration.

CLASSES I AND II

To encourage students to explore learning beyond textbooks and schoolbags and to help them enjoy a lighter, more engaging day filled with fun activities, the BAGLESS DAY - ‘NO BAG DAY’ for the students of classes I and II was organized as Talent Show Time. It was a day without the usual school bags, and students were encouraged to participate in various hands-on learning activities, interactive sessions and games. The students gave mesmerizing song and dance performances. Poetry recitation, playing of instrumental music and making origami figures formed the integral part of the talent show. Class 1 students made a beautiful craft and decorated it creatively with ribbons, feathers, stickers, ice-cream sticks etc

It was a day filled with fun, laughter, and bonding. The children participated in various activities with great gusto and the activities ensured that each child felt valued and loved.

CLASSES III - V

Children’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy on 14th November through the hybrid platform for the students of classes III - V. The celebration was filled with fun, laughter and excitement.

The celebration began with a short assembly, where the teachers spoke about the importance of the day and shared a few words about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, whose love for children made this day so special.

Various activities were done by the students, such as drawing, storytelling, magic tricks, poem recitation etc. Many students displayed their creativity and confidence by performing patriotic songs from their homes.

The celebration reminded everyone that joy and togetherness can be felt even through screens when hearts are connected.

The day was truly memorable, filled with happiness, laughter, and a spirit of unity.

INTER HOUSE SPELL BEE COMPETITION
CLASSES: VI TO VIII

The Inter-House Spell Bee Competition for classes VI to VIII was organized by Chenab House with the aim of enhancing students’ vocabulary, spelling accuracy, and language proficiency.

The Preliminary Round was conducted on 13 October 2025 (Monday), where students from all houses participated enthusiastically. A list of ten grade / age appropriate words was spelt out and students wrote their spellings on their sheets. The top scorers from this round qualified for the Final Round, which was held on 30 October 2025 (Thursday).

In the Final Round, the selected participants once again faced the same challenge of spelling 10 new words but with a higher difficulty level. The competition witnessed an impressive display of confidence and linguistic skill as students represented their houses with great zeal.

The competition not only encouraged students to improve their spelling abilities but also promoted healthy inter-house competition and a love for the English language.

The list of winners is attached below.

Class VI

Class VII

Class VIII