NEWS & EVENTS

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY STAGE 3, 4 AND 5 HAPPINESS AND GRATITUDE WEEK
Day/Dates: Monday, 28 September – Thursday, 01 October 2026

Delhi Public School, Dwarka observed Happiness and Gratitude Week for the learners of Cambridge Primary Stage 3, 4 and 5 from Monday, 28 September – Thursday, 01 October 2026. The week aimed to encourage learners to recognize the blessings in their lives, appreciate the people around them and develop a positive outlook.

The week commenced on 28 September 2026 with the activity 'Gratitude Jar'. A Gratitude Jar was placed in each classroom, and the learners were encouraged to reflect upon a person, thing or experience for which they felt truly thankful. Each learner expressed this gratitude in a short note, folded it and placed it in the jar. At the end of the activity, the notes were collected and read aloud in class by the learners. The heartfelt messages, which ranged from thanking parents and teachers to appreciating friends and simple everyday joys, created a warm and positive atmosphere. The activity helped the learners understand that gratitude grows when it is shared.

On 29 September 2026, the learners participated in the activity 'Petals of Happiness'. Each learner was provided with a worksheet featuring a flower with four petals. On each petal, the learners wrote the name of a person, place, moment or thing that brought them happiness. The activity encouraged the learners to reflect on the sources of joy in their lives and to recognize that happiness often lies in the people and moments they cherish. The completed flowers, filled with thoughtful and creative responses, beautifully reflected the cheerful spirit of the learners.

The special week proved to be a meaningful and enriching experience for the young learners. It nurtured important values such as thankfulness, kindness and positivity, and reminded everyone that a grateful heart is the key to a happy life.

A hands-on activity “Colour and Water: Little Discoveries” was conducted for the students of class Pre-Primary on Tuesday, 06 October 2026. This activity helped the children to explore the fascinating properties of water through observation and experimentation.

The activity provided an engaging opportunity for the young learners to understand that water is colourless, transparent, odourless, tasteless and has no fixed shape.

The children enthusiastically participated in a colour-mixing experiment, where they witnessed the teacher mix the primary colours in water and observed how new colours were formed. They closely watched the colours spread and blend, making simple predictions and sharing their observations with their peers.

The activity encouraged curiosity, sensory exploration and scientific thinking, while helping children understand the properties of water in a fun and meaningful way. The joyful participation of the children made the experience an enriching and memorable learning opportunity.

As part of the Inclusive Education Club initiative, students of Classes II to V observed World Cerebral Palsy Day on Tuesday, 06 October 2026, through an age-appropriate classroom awareness activity.

The students were introduced to Cerebral Palsy (CP) and learnt that it is a condition that may affect a person’s movement, balance, posture and coordination. Through a guided discussion, they explored how children with CP may move, communicate or perform certain tasks differently, while having their own unique abilities, interests and aspirations.

Class Teachers shared simple facts about Cerebral Palsy and helped students understand that it is not contagious and does not prevent a child from learning, playing, participating or achieving their goals. The discussion also highlighted the importance of patience and providing support in ways that promote independence and participation.

Students reflected on how they can be supportive friends by including everyone in activities, asking before offering help, giving others enough time, listening patiently and being respectful towards different ways of moving and communicating. They were encouraged to appreciate a person’s strengths rather than focusing on their difficulties.

The activity provided an opportunity for students to develop greater awareness, empathy and acceptance towards children with diverse needs. It reinforced the message that differences are a natural part of life and that everyone deserves to feel respected, included and valued.

The session concluded with an Inclusion Pledge ,through which students committed themselves to being kind and respectful, embracing differences, appreciating individual strengths and helping create an inclusive school environment.

REPORT ON SWACHHATA HI SEVA 2026 DRIVE

In accordance with the recent CBSE circular regarding the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive, Delhi Public School, Dwarka organized a series of engaging activities for students of Classes VI to VIII to foster cleanliness, sustainability, and creative expression. The primary objective of this initiative was to encourage young learners to adopt eco-friendly habits and actively contribute toward building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. Assigned tasks were designed to be age-appropriate and aligned with key environmental themes, with a final submission deadline set for Monday, 05 October 2026.

Students across the middle school grades participated in targeted activities tailored to their level. Class VI students focused on the theme of "Promotion of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" by crafting catchy slogans on A3 or A4 sheets to highlight the importance of the 3 R's. Class VII students engaged in a poster-making activity on A3 or A4 sheets, selecting from key themes such as 4-Way Source Segregation, Say No to Single-Use Plastics & Protect Water Bodies, or Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat – My Clean Vision. Meanwhile, Class VIII students demonstrated their resourcefulness through the Kabaad se Kala upcycling project, creating useful household items and decorative art pieces out of discarded and recyclable materials. As a part of the initiative, a ‘Swachhata Pledge’ was also conducted for students of classes VI-XII. The pledge encouraged students to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness, reducing waste, protecting the environment and adopting sustainable practices in their daily lives.

Together, these activities successfully raised environmental awareness while giving students a platform for creative civic action. The initiative reinforced the message that cleanliness is not merely a campaign but a collective responsibility and a way of life.

CLASSES : PRE-SCHOOL1, CAMBRIDGE EY1 & PRE-PRIMARY GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS
Day/Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026

Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence by the Pre-School1, Cambridge EY1 and Pre-Primary children to familiarise them with the life, contributions and values of Mahatma Gandhi, fondly remembered as the Father of the Nation.

Pre-School1 and Cambridge EY 1

• The children participated in an age-appropriate discussion and listened to a simple story about Gandhi Ji’s role in India’s freedom struggle and his principles of truth, non-violence, peace and kindness. The significance of the Three Wise Monkeys and the message, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” was also explained.
• As part of the celebration, the children completed, an activity page of colouring in Gandhiji and Three Wise Monkeys in their activity booklets. They were also introduced to vocabulary such as Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and non-violence. The activities enhanced their listening, comprehension, vocabulary, concentration, fine-motor and creative skills.

Pre-Primary

• The Pre-Primary children learnt about Gandhi Ji’s life, contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his core values of truth, non-violence, simplicity, peace and cleanliness. They watched “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram” on the digital board and participated enthusiastically.
• As part of the Clean and Green Mission, the children participated in a cleanliness drive, cleaning their classrooms and surrounding areas. They learnt that cleanliness is a shared responsibility and an important step towards a healthy environment. They also completed a Gandhi Ji colouring activity in their EVS booklets, reinforcing their learning while developing fine-motor skills and creativity. Adding a special touch, a child dressed as Mahatma Gandhi visited the classrooms. The children enthusiastically interacted with him and they were photographed together, making the celebration memorable and meaningful.

The celebrations provided the children with meaningful opportunities to learn and practise values of cleanliness, kindness, honesty, peaceful behaviour and respect for others in their everyday lives.

CLASSES : I & II GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS
Day/Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026

To remember and honour key role of Mahatma Gandhi in winning India‘s independence from the British rule, classes I and II celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on Thursday, 01 October 2026 with great enthusiasm and respect. The day highlighted his lifelong focus on truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa).

Class I :

• The day began with a small discussion on the life of Mahatma Gandhiji followed by a wall hanging. Children learnt about his important role in our freedom struggle and how his principles of truth and non-violence helped our country get its independence.

Class II –

• To remember Bapu, the children prepared beautiful Gandhi Jayanti badges. They were told to always value and follow his teachings of honesty, kindness and cleanliness in their daily lives. The teacher explained why Gandhiji is lovingly called the 'Father of the Nation'.

All the children participated with great joy and enthusiasm and truly enjoyed the enriching day. It was a meaningful and learning experience for them.