The much awaited Teachers Day Celebrations were held on 5th Sept.2011. The function was organized and conducted by Class XII students under the guidance of the Prefectorial Body.

The proceedings began with the invocation song by Shalini Mitra, President Indian Music. The Principal, Mr. M.I.Hussian addressed the Assembly on the significance of the teachers.

The programme conducted by the Head Boy, Head Girl, Vice-Head Boy, and Vice-Head Girls was a very enjoyable one.

Besides the rip-roaring comic act presented by the Senior Appointments, the highlights were the presentation of titles to the teachers by the students. With the Principal Mr. M.I.Hussain being called ‘The Virtuoso’ other teachers were felicitated with titles as varied as ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘The Benevolent Humanitarian’.

The programme also comprised of a medley of foot tapping and colourful dances, musical performances and game shows for the teachers.

After the programme, the yearly group photograph of the teaching and administrative staff was taken alongwith the Principal and the School Chairman, Rear Admiral M.M.Chopra and Mrs. Roma Chopra.

Thereafter the Chairman addressed the members of the staff and gave an inspiring address. Light refreshments were then served to the staff members.
 

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road always aims to provide the best possible education to its students. It also develops in them qualities of integrity, honesty, trust, tolerance and compassion to promote a spirit of enquiry, to foster a scientific temper within the bounds of humanism so as to help the students to become a meaningful part of their environment and to know that courage and industry have their due reward. Keeping the above aim the school on 21st October 2010, honoured the meritorious students of classes IX, X & XI for the academic session 2009- 10. Students were awarded prizes for excellence in academics, co-curricular activities, and sports. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp and the chanting of the Gayatri mantra.

The chief guest for the event was Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minster of Human Resource Development Govt. Of India. While Mr. Ashok Chandra, Chairman DPS Society presided over the function, Mr. V.R. Vaish Chairman DPS Mathura Road was the Guest of Honour.

The Principal, Mr. M.I.Hussain warmly welcomed all the guests with blossom flowers which was followed with his address where he not only congratulated all the parents and students but also threw light on the all year round achievements.

The event began with a fabulous display of the students’ creativity as they performed a Manipuri dance invoking the blessing of almighty .This was followed with the much-awaited moment- the prize distribution. 301 students were awarded certificates. The proficiency prizes were ranging from scholar badges, to blazers to gold medal. In addition to cash prizes, markers cup were awarded to various toppers who exceled in CBSE Exams. Cash prize in sports category were also given to students who did extremely well in sports field.

A soulful rendition of famous Nusarat Fateh Ali Khan’s Tumhein Dillagi bhul jani padegi qawwali was presented by the school students, which enthralled the audience present for the day. The ceremony concluded with the Vice-Principal, Mr.Lamba’s vote of thanks followed by the national anthem.

“Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.”
 

Wilfred Peterson quotes

The Investiture Ceremony was held on 13th April 2010 to administer oath of office to the new prefectorial body of the Senior wing for 2010-2011.

Meritorious, talented and responsible children were appointed to various offices after a rigorous selection process.
 

The Chief Guest was Shri Vineet Joshi, IAS, Chairman CBSE.

Chairman Delhi Public School Society Mr. Ashok Chandra also graced the occasion. After the lighting of the lamp, the Principal Mr. M.I.Hussian welcomed the esteemed guests.

An invocation dance incorporating the Kathak and Manipuri dance forms was beautifully presented by Apoorva Sharma and Chetna of Class XII.

Students of Class XII also rendered a song ‘Jaago’that was composed and set to music by Sai Om Mishra.

Badges and Sashes were presented to the appointments by the Honourable Chief Guest. The oath of office was also administered to them. Indeed it was a proud moment for one and all.

After the handing over of the School Flag by the previous year’s Head Boy and Head Girl the new Head Boy, Abhinav Vats and Head Girl Ashna Mehra addressed the gathering.

Chairman Shri Ashok Chandra congratulated the proud parents and blessed the students and urged them and DPS Mathura Road in particular to continue to uphold the tradition of Service Before Self and be a role model for all other DPS schools across the country.

The Chief Guest also congratulated the senior appointments and enlightened all about the new educational policies adopted by the CBSE.

After the Vote of Thanks given by Vice Principal Mr. Lamba, the function concluded with the National Anthem.

• Lighting of Lamp
• Prayer
• Invocation
• Principal’s Welcome Address
• Floral Welcome
• Appointments (First Round)
• Group Song
• Senior Appointments (Final Round)
• Oath Taking Ceremony
• Chairman’s Address
• Chief Guest’s Address
• Felicitation
• Vote of Thanks
• National Anthem

OATH

WE THE STUDENTS OF

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL MATHURA ROAD, DO HEREBY SWEAR , THAT WE WILL PERFORM OUR DUTIES TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY.

WE WILL RESPECT ALL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, WHICH GOVERN THEM IN TRUE SPIRIT , FOR THE HONOUR OF OUR SCHOOL, AND THE GLORY OF OUR COUNTRY !

60th Award Ceremony2009-2010

Earth Day Celebrations16 April, 2009

DPS Mathura Road was honoured to host the visiting German delegation from KARLSTADT JOHANN SCHOENER GYMNASIUM as part of the first Indo German Student Exchange Programme organised under the aegis of DPS Society and Max Mueller Bhavan. The visiting dignitaries, Mr. Hausler (Principal) and Mrs Hausler, Mr. Merklein (Vice-Principal) and Mrs. Merklein were on a week long visit, wherein they interacted with the students, staff and school authorities.

An inaugural welcome assembly was organised on the 13th April 2009 for the esteemed guests.

Gracing the occasion were Mrs. Renu Mittal, Director HRD, Delhi Public School Society and officials from the German Embassy. The Principal welcomed the guests and a short cultural program was presented thereafter. Mrs. Renu Mittal addressed the gathering highlighting the need and importance of such exchange programmes. Ms. Dilma, German language teacher gave details of the program. The function concluded with the vote of thamks given by Head Mistress Junior Wing, Mrs. Aruna Puri.

Valedictory Function
From 13th – 17th April the visiting German delegation interacted with the entire school fraternity. They were full of admiration of Ibtida Shiksha Kendra. A valedictory function was organised on 16th April 2009 which was attended by Ms. Evelyn from the German Embassy and the twenty students and their parents.

A cultural presentation comprising of Indian instrumental music, Vocal Music and a group dance fascinated the visiting dignitaries.

Mr. M.I.Hussain and Mr. Merklein addressed the gathering. The report was given by link co-ordinator Mrs. Manju Mehra, and Vice – Principal, Mrs Kusum Kathuria gave the vote of thanks. Mementoes were also presented to the esteemed guests.

The function ended with an interactive session between the guests and parents of students going to KARLSTADT JOHANN SCHOENER GYMNASIUM in June 2009.