NEWS & EVENTS

INTER-DPS TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT BOYS (OPEN)-2026

DPS Dwarka hosted the Inter-DPS Table Tennis Tournament Boys (Open) – 2026 on 14 & 15 May 2026, under the aegis of The DPS Society. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the distinguished presence of Mr. Ashok Kumar, Retd. DGP, Uttarakhand and Vice Chancellor, Rai Sports University, Haryana as the Chief Guest. Mr. Ajay Pal Singh, Retd. DCP Delhi Police and an accomplished Hammer throw athlete and Mr. Sandeep Gupta, a Dronacharya Awardee and renowned Table Tennis Coach were the distinguished guests.

Ms. Dolly Chanana, Director, The DPS Society and the National Convenor of the Inter-DPS Table Tennis Tournament Boys (Open)- 2026 also graced the occasion with her esteemed presence.

The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the DPS flag and the singing of the National Anthem, instilling a spirit of patriotism and unity among the participants. This was followed by an impressive performance by the School Band, the ceremonial lamp lighting, a soulful choir presentation, and an energetic dance performance that added vibrancy to the occasion.

Ms. Priya Narayanan, Principal, DPS Dwarka, warmly welcomed the esteemed guests, participating teams, coaches, and officials from 48 Delhi Public Schools across the country. In her address, she conveyed best wishes on behalf of Mr. V. K. Shunglu, Chairman, The DPS Society, for the grand success of the tournament. She highlighted the importance of sports in inculcating values such as discipline, dedication, perseverance, and teamwork, while encouraging participants to uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ashok Kumar emphasised the significance of sports and physical activity in maintaining a balanced and healthy life. He encouraged students to actively pursue sports and represent the nation in Table Tennis at the Olympic level. He also administered the oath wherein all participants pledged to uphold the spirit of fair play and show respect to their opponents.

The tournament was officially declared open by Ms. Dolly Chanana. She appreciated the efforts of the host school for organising the event seamlessly and motivated the participants to compete with confidence in the tournament.

The Valedictory ceremony was graced by Ms. Indu Puri, a legendary table tennis player and recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award. An eight-time National Women’s Singles Champion, she had represented India at numerous international championships and holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to defeat a reigning World Champion. Young TT prodigies Deevansh Mudgal, and Dhaani Jain also motivated the participants with their presence.

In the Singles event First position was bagged by DPS Vasant Kunj followed by DPS Bangalore East and DPS Gurugram Sector 45 at the second and third positions respectively.

In the Team Championship the winner’s trophy was bagged by DPS Bangalore East. Teams from DPS Gurugram Sector 45 and DPS R.K. Puram emerged as the First and Second Runners Up respectively.

Aashman Singh Chadha of DPS Dwarka was adjudged the Best Player of the Tournament.

The tournament came to a close with the lowering of the DPS flag. The two day event was a celebration of talent, determination, and the spirit of healthy competition.

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY STAGE 3, 4 AND 5 RICER WEEK
Day/Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Delhi Public School, Dwarka organized the RICER Week from 11 May to 15 May 2026 for the students of Cambridge Primary Stage 3, 4, and 5, in order to highlight and promote the Cambridge Learner Attributes — Responsible, Innovative, Confident, Engaged and Reflective.

The week commenced with an interactive speaking activity wherein learners confidently shared a few lines about the importance of the RICER attributes and how these qualities help them become better learners and individuals. The activity encouraged students to express their thoughts clearly and develop confidence in public speaking.

As part of the celebrations, learners also participated in a creative badge-making activity. Students enthusiastically designed colourful badges showcasing the Cambridge Learner Attributes using decorative materials provided in class. The activity fostered creativity, teamwork and a deeper understanding of the values represented by RICER.

The week proved to be an enriching and engaging experience for the learners. Through these thoughtfully planned activities, students reflected upon the importance of developing positive learner attributes and demonstrated active participation with great enthusiasm and zeal.

CLASSES: III – V MIND MATTERS WEEK

To promote mental health awareness, emotional resilience, and mindfulness among students the school successfully organized "Mind Matters Week" from Monday,11 May 2026 to Friday,15 May 2026 for students of classes III to V.

Monday: 11 May 2026: Positive Self-Talk Posters

Fostering a growth mindset while challenging negative self-criticism, students designed creative visual posters using A-4 pastel sheets, sketch pens, and vibrant decorative materials . The classroom was filled with empowering phrases such as "I will try again”, “I won’t give up” and "Mistakes help me learn," reinforcing positive internal growth.

Tuesday: 12 May 2026: Freeze Your Feelings

To develop emotional awareness and self-regulation an interactive on-the-spot action game was played inside the classrooms where children made expressions of being sad, happy, surprised, confused, shocked etc and thereby learnt to identify physical and emotional triggers, practicing how to pause and control their impulses in a fun environment.

Friday: 15 May 2026: Guided Meditation and Yoga

The week concluded with a structured session of deep breathing exercises, basic yoga and calming postures to relieve academic stress and learn lifelong relaxation techniques. Students reported feeling mentally refreshed, deeply relaxed, and better equipped to handle daily anxieties.

Mind Matters Week successfully highlighted the vital connection between emotional well-being and academic success. The hands-on activities provided students with practical, actionable tools to manage their emotions and maintain a positive attitude.

CLASS: PRESCHOOL 1 MOVIE TIME – “THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS”
Day/Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The Pre-School 1 section successfully organized a fun-filled and engaging Movie Time event on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 for the young learners. The featured movie for the day was “The Secret Life of Pets”, an animated film loved by children for its humor, adventure, and meaningful messages about friendship and kindness.

The event was conducted in a cheerful and comfortable environment where the children enthusiastically gathered to enjoy the movie with their classmates and teachers. The screening created an atmosphere of excitement and joy, allowing the students to relax, interact, and develop social bonding.

Throughout the movie, the children remained attentive and thoroughly entertained by the colorful characters and amusing storyline. The event also helped enhance listening skills, imagination, and emotional understanding among the students.

Overall, the Movie Time event was a great success and provided the children with a memorable learning and entertainment experience. Such activities play an important role in the holistic development of young learners by combining fun with social and emotional learning.

CLASSES : PRE-SCHOOL1  AND PRE-PRIMARY MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION 

Classes Pre-School1 and Pre-Primary celebrated ‘Mother’s Day’ on Friday, 08 May 2026 with great joy, love and enthusiasm. The celebration aimed to help children express their love and gratitude towards their mothers through meaningful and creative activities.

The Pre-School1 children participated in a creative bouquet-making activity where they designed colourful paper bouquets for their mothers using cut-outs and decorative materials. They also prepared special coupon books carrying sweet promises such as “A Hug for You” and “Help with Cleaning,” with guidance from their teachers. The children happily presented these handmade gifts as tokens of love and appreciation. Classrooms were beautifully decorated with hearts and flowers, creating a cheerful and festive atmosphere.

The Pre-Primary children enthusiastically sang Mother’s Day songs and shared a few loving words about their mothers. Teachers explained the importance of a mother’s love and care through a thoughtful activity using a pot as a symbol of nurturing and growth. The children also completed an EVS booklet activity by pasting a tulip flower on a pot worksheet and joyfully sang the poem written on it. To make the celebration special, they created beautiful Mother’s Day wall hangings using hand printing, colourful straws, and sweet messages dedicated to their mothers.

The celebration concluded on a happy and heart-warming note with the children excited to present their handmade crafts and gifts to their mothers.

CLASS : I HEALTHY LIVING WEEK

To foster nutritious eating habits, encouraging physical wellness and educating students on the importance of a balanced lifestyle class I observed Healthy Living Week from Monday, 04 May to Friday, 08 May 2026.

Mini Master Chef : Wednesday, 06 May 2026

• Students brought boiled chickpeas with fresh, chopped vegetables like onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala.This high-protein, fiber-rich recipe taught students to appreciate nutritious food that is easy to prepare.

Junior Chef Activity : Thursday, 07 May 2026

• Students unleashed their creativity by placing pictures of nutritious items like fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals etc. .Students identified essential food groups and nutritious options.

Eating Healthy Is Fun: Friday, 08 May 2026

• Students got tiffins filled with homemade, nutrient-dense foods featuring items like vegetable pulav, sprouts, roti-dal and seasonal fruits.

The learning outcome of the week promoted parental involvement. The hands-on creative nature of the activities made learning enjoyable, encouraging students to make better food choices in their lives.

CLASS : PRE-SCHOOL1 YELLOW COLOUR DAY
Day/Date: Thursday, 07 May 2026

The Pre-School celebrated Yellow Colour Day with great enthusiasm and cheer on Thursday, 07 May 2026. The aim of the activity was to introduce children to the colour yellow through fun, hands-on experiences and to strengthen colour recognition in a playful environment.

The day began with children arriving in bright yellow attire, creating a sunny and joyful atmosphere across the classroom. Many children also brought yellow food items in their tiffins such as yellow fruit, yellow rice, and other yellow snacks, adding to the theme and encouraging healthy eating.

The main activities included a Yellow Treasure Hunt where children explored the activity room to find and collect various yellow-coloured objects. This activity helped develop their observation and motor skills while making learning interactive and engaging. Following this, the children participated in Colouring Fun, where they coloured a picture of a chick yellow using crayons and colours. The little ones also enjoyed making yellow buses with tearing and pasting activity and happily took them home.

Overall, Yellow Colour Day was a lively and enriching experience. The children enjoyed learning about the colour yellow while building confidence, social interaction, and a sense of participation.

CLASS : VI SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY

Delhi Public School, Dwarka organised the Scholar Badge Ceremony for Class VI on Tuesday, 05 May 2026, to felicitate the outstanding academic achievements of students for the session 2025-26. The event was graced by Dr Ishank Jain, Attending Consultant, Radiology, Saral Diagnostics and Dr Anant Vijay Maria, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India, as Chief Guests, along with proud parents, making it a memorable celebration of dedication and excellence.

The ceremony commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp followed by a captivating orchestra performance and a soulful choir presentation, which set a vibrant and inspiring tone. The highlight of the cultural programme was a motivating talk show presented by the students of Class VI on the topic, ‘Be Responsible at a Young Age’, emphasising the notion that small acts of reliability today build the foundation for leadership tomorrow.

Ms Priya Narayanan, Principal, DPS Dwarka, applauded the diligent efforts of the students. In her inspiring address, she reminded the recipients that while the badge is a mark of achievement, it also carries the responsibility of becoming kind and thoughtful individuals. Emphasising the school's philosophy, she concluded by encouraging students to dream bigger and reminded them that true excellence lies not just in being the best, but in always doing one’s best.

The Chief Guests, Dr Ishank Jain and Dr Anant Vijay Maria, distinguished alumni, emphasised the importance of maintaining a lifelong connection with the school community, urging students to build lasting friendships, remain perpetually curious, and practice kindness alongside hard work. They further highlighted that the current achievements of the school are a testament to the collective efforts of the faculty and students, encouraging everyone to trust the process of growth and continue to push themselves beyond perceived limits.

The event culminated with the felicitation of the scholars for their outstanding academic performance. They were awarded Green Badges and certificates as a mark of appreciation and encouragement. Parents expressed heartfelt gratitude and appreciated the school’s continued commitment to recognising merit and promoting excellence.