Edition V, Volume XIII THE D' TIMES A newsletter of Delhi Public School, Pathankot NEWS & FEATURES X BOARD RESULTS, 2023-24 Congratulations & Celebrations PAGE 1 X Board Results 2023-24 PAGE 2-5 This year too our students made not only our school proud but also encouraged their juniors with their results. It was another moment to celebrate achievements and hardwork of our students and teachers. Heartiest congratulations to our star performers. Very well-done Batch 202324 .DPS congratulates our students, proud parents and dedicated teachers for this achievement. Wait for the upcoming results of our 2024-25 batch, they too will make everyone proud. AFS Activities PAGE 6 Dharohar PAGE 7 Prefectorial Board PAGE 8 Inter-DPS Quiz PAGE 9-12 Inter-House Competitions PAGE 13-15 Kindergarten/Activities PAGE 16-19 Congnitive PAGE20 Book shelf heading PAGE21-23 English Corner PAGE24-25 Creative Corner PAGE 26-30 Teacher Column PAGE 1 Written By Riana Puri Gr 9
Perhaps one of the greatest means to achieve global peace and harmony is having cultural exchanges. If we danced together ,share our music,food,art ,culture together we feel we would be too busy enjoying our diversity rather than thinking of differences. Delhi Public School Pathankot is the only school in Pathankot which is working on to build this human virtue in our coming generation so that we all live in harmony in future. Recently, 12 students went on a 5 days AFS Domestic Exchange program to The Lawrence School Lovedale ,Ooty. They had travelled to Tamil Nadu for the first time. At the Lawrence School Lovedale they had an experience of boarding life.They realised the value of time and discipline in this process.They shared stories about the school's and the neighboring areas' architecture,the graveyard ,the tea and chocolate factory that had reflections about the bygone colonial era . The natural vegetation,the topography ,the climate ,the language ,and food are so different from their own region. We are very thankful to our parents who are trusting us in our efforts .We would also like to acknowledge the contribution of the Headmaster of The Lawerence School Lovedale Ooty,together with the staff and students of their school. Written by Ms Preeti Khichi Vice Principal PAGE 2 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
GLOBAL UP EDUCATOR AFS GLOBAL COMPETENCE CERTIFICATE Our students live in a globally connected environment. They not just interact with people from various backgrounds, consume products made in different countries but at the same time also face global challenges . Teachers play a vital role in helping students develop effective communication and collaboration skills across cultures. Teachers can instill empathy and respect for diverse perspectives, promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society. Ms. NEETU GUPTA , our Maths teacher got selected out of 500 applicants worldwide for the 2024 AFS Global STEM Educators program. AFS Global STEM Educators is a 6-week (from April 6-May 18 ,2024) full-scholarship, virtual exchange program for in-service Educators worldwide teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at the secondary level . This online, interactive certificate program is designed for Educators to build the skills needed to become globally competent leaders and foster global competence in their school communities and beyond. During this program Ms Neetu got a chance to interact with educators from Brazil, U.S.A., Columbia ,Indonesia, Ghana ,Spain, England, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan ,Lebanon, Argentina, Scotland ,China, Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, Rwanda. Delhi Public School Pathankot congratulates Ms. Neetu Gupta on successful completion of the STEM program. PAGE 3 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
NORTH ZONE MEMBER SCHOOLS No doubt academics is the key to bright future, but if it is combined with extra activities, competitions, conferences and many such platforms, one can’t even imagine where our future generation will land. We at DPS, JHAKOLARI always act smartly when it comes to our students. Our students got the privilege to attend one such conference at Dehradun. Two students Archit Saini and Nishesh A. Attri (Grade 10) along with one teacher Ms Pooja Behal and the Principal of the school, Mr Parminder Jeet Singh had attended a three days conference at Sela Qui International School, Dehradun based on the theme "Inclusion".The top notch schools of North India were part of this meet. Our students got to meet the prominent personalities in the field of education namely Dr Sumer Singh,the driving force behind AFS and OXFORD MUN ,Dr Jagpreet Singh,an eminent educationist and the Headmaster of the Doon School, Dehradun and Mr Satyam Shankar Sahai (recipients) the title of the Iron Man 15 times). On the third day ,the students participated in social service project conducted by the AFS where they spread awareness about *menstural hygiene* among the people of Kainchiwala Village, Dehradun. PAGE 4 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
PURPOSE (SDGs under AFS International) Our planet is our shared space and we must join hands with each other to make it sustainable and to preserve it for our future generations.And who could be better advocates of this than our dynamic students. To play an active role in spreading awareness about Sustainable Development Goals, our students initiated and volunteered for a drive wherein they invited the students of a nearby KANJROOR DAV S.S. SCHOOL,BALSUA PULLI to introduce them to SDGs for we believe that we need to bridge inequalities and work together to achieve these global goals. On May 14,2024 forty two students from this School accompanied by their two teachers came to DPS. They were welcomed , settled and informed about Sutainable Development Goals by our studnets . Showing exceptional leadership skills, the students of DPS Pathankot guided their fellow students about their role in achieving the Agenda 2030 through power point presentations, dialogue and different activities. The students from both the schools pledged to do every bit to save planet Earth by saving water, avoiding food wastage, planting trees etc The day ended with a light Birdie Dance followed by distribution of kits (to Government school students) made by our students from the generous donations ( books, notebooks, stationery,water bottles, school bags etc)they collected from staff and students. #AFS #afsindia #SDGs PAGE 5 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
Dharohar Gujarat Heritage The Indian heritage dates back several centuries .It is vast and vibrant.Every region of India India from north to South from east to West has its own set of music ,dances festivals art and cusine.This year in the month of March we got invitation to take part in the Shrimant Madhav Rao Scindia Dharohar festival at the prestigious Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya,Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh,which is ranked no. 1 girl boarding school of the country. Every year they hold this competition which is themed on a different period of Indian History or the culture of different Indian states.Heritage of Mughal era and Maratha dynasties,the culture and traditions of states of Kashmir, Sikkim, Odisha,Kerala were celebrated in the previous years. This year the theme was on the state of Gujarat. A team of 13 students from our school took part in 11 events of the competition namely Gujarati Cuisine,Rabari Bharot Kutch Embroidery,Bandej,Ajrakh Block Printing of Sindh Kutch region,Lippan Art of Kutch,Digital brochure design on stepwells of Gujarat, Bhavai-theatre ,Mata ni Pachedi(Fabric Painting),Duha Chand Folk Song of Gujarat and Dandiya Raas Dance. The top 15 schools from various part of the country took part im this competition. It is a matter of great pride for us that our students went for the first time and took part in such a high level of competition and bagged the third prize in the Ajrakh block printing .Hearty Congratulatins to the winners Kamakshi Sharma and Ashmeet Kaur from grade IX PAGE 6 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
PREFECTORIAL BOARD To bring forth the leadership skills of students, the school elects students for its prefectorial board every year. This elected body would act in management roles in different ways. They will help their fellow students , assist teachers and will try to disseminate school’s vision amongst all the students of school. Interviews were conducted by our respected Principal. After all the discussions and meetings with four house masters, names will be pondered over by stakeholders to finalise the body. Keep holding your breaths, as soon DPS, JHAKOLARI will be announcing the results. Written By Japneet Gr 10 PAGE 7 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
Inter-DPS Quiz -Preliminary Round Every year DPS Society conducts INTER DPS QUIZ for all the DPS schools of the country and our school has been taking part in it for last 3-4 years. We have managed to do better with every passing year. This year too, students each for Senior and Junior category will be selected who will then represent school in the competition. Preliminary round was conducted to select the finalists. They will get training under school teachers consistently for next 2-3 months. Ms Pooja Behal, Ms Samita , Ms Nisha Sharma ,Ms Komal and Ms Akriti will look after their preparations. Written by Kapish Grade 9 PAGE 8 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
Inter House Basketball Boys Cat-A & B Interhouse activities of this session started with first match between Sapphire and Opal house. Both the houses were determined to put up a good show. Opal came from behind to take away the match finally. The result of matches played is given belowIst Round SAPPHIRE vs OPAL- Opal won the match by 18-10 AMBER vs RUBY-Amber won it by 16-8 IInd Round(Finals) AMBER vs OPAL- Amber defeated Opal by 14-6 RUBY vs SAPPHIRE- Sapphire took away the match by 2016 Cat- A Basketball Final positions are as followsIst Position-AMBER HOUSE IInd Position- OPAL HOUSE IIIrd Position- SAPPHIRE HOUSE IVth Position- RUBY HOUSE Students of grade III-V played with full enthusiasm. You get to see team spirit, house spirit, game strategies and camaraderie in play during these events. Students are full of zeal, hell bent on winning matches for their houses but most importantly learn how to face defeat also which is one of significant lessons of life. The results of matches are as followsIst match-Sapphire defeated Opal House by 12-2. IInd match- Amber won it by 6-0 against Ruby. Day 2 Final match - Amber won the finals by 6-2 against Sapphire house. 3/4th position- Opal defeated Ruby by 6-2 Final positions are as followsIst-AMBER HOUSE IInd- SAPPHIRE HOUSE IIIrd- OPAL HOUSE IVth- RUBY HOUSE Congratulations to Amber House team. PAGE 9 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PATHANKOT
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