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(V EDITION) www.dps.in DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat reflections... NEWS MAGAZINE (V EDITION) 1. From the editor’s desk 9. reFLections 2. tete -á- tete 10. a home away From home 3. Guruvani 11. teachers’ tweets 4. messaGes 12. Learn & nurture 5. sojourn 13. PiLLars oF strenGth 6. atithi devo Bhavo 14. sPorts 7. LaureLs & accoLades 15. BiddinG adieu 8. down the memory Lane 16. stoP Press 01-35.indd 1 5/26/2016 3:56:39 PM

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3 Editorial Team editor in-chief : Ms Gunjan chopra Ms Parul Harnal (co-editor) Hindi Dept. : Mr Mahipal Patra (editor) : Mrs sudesh sharma (co-editor) creative team : Mr Pramod sharma : Mr Prabhuji Gupta student editors : shreya Malik, isha Garg, shivangi sharma, shreya, nisusho Zhimomi, Vedant saigal from the editor’s Desk... giving me this opportunity to le; ikdj og xq.k fofHkUu acclimatize her thoughts and xfrfof/k;ksa esa fof’k”Vrk ds :i feelings and accomplish them esa çLQqfVr gksrs gS vkSj fo|ky; in the form of a magazine. if=dk ,d ,slk eap gS tks bu the essential purpose of un- fof’k“Vrkvksa dks Qyus&Qwyus dk veiL is to apprise, inform, iw.kZ volj çnku djrk gSA engage, inspire and entertain a ;g if=dk fo|kfFkZ;ksa dh jpu- diverse readership -- including alumni, faculty, staff, students, kRed ço`fr;ksa dks mtkxj djrh parents and other acquaintances gS rFkk mudh lQyrkvksa o DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Ms. GUNJAN CHOPRA of dPs sonepat -- by present- eghiky ik=k] foHkkxk/;{k vlQyrkvksa dk iquewZY;kadu (Editor-in-Chief) ing an intimate sojourn of the ¼fganh foHkkx laikndh;½ djus esa l{ke gks ikrh gS A dear readers school candidly portraying its fnYyh ifCyd Ldwy lksuhir people, programs, history, chal- gj fnu bl rjg fcrkvks fd “The writer who breeds more lenges, resources and mission. vius nl o”kZ iw.kZ gksus ij if- words than he needs is mak- jkr dks pSu dh uhan lks ldks A =dk dk ;g vad çLrqr djrs ing a chore for the read- in the originality of its concep- gj jkr ,slh fcrkvks fd tkxks rks gq, vikj g”kZ dk vuqHko dj er who reads.” tion, in the excellence of its jgk gSA Nk= o v/;kidksa - dr. seuss writing and visual presentation psgjs ij rktxh dh çlUurk gks A ds lafpr Kku ,oa and in its commitment to ac- osn vkSj ’kkL=ksa esa fy[kk gS rqEgkjh ln~ç;kl ls çLrqr ;g it is with much joy and antic- curacy, healthy discourse and ea=.kk es] lfefr;ksa esa] fopkjksa esa vkSj lkfgfR;dh mnh;eku ipation that we celebrate the editorial balance, the magazine fparu esa lekurk gks oS’kE; vkSj çfrHkkvksa dks l`tukRed launch of our fifth edition of endeavors to reflect the values unveiL. on behalf of the and the quality of the institu- nqHkkZouk u gksA çR;sd Nk= dk ;g vfHkO;fä çnku dj editorial team, i would like to tion itself. By maintaining the dÙkZO; gS fd og fo|ky; o mlls jgk gSA laLFkk dh Kku extend a very warm welcome respect and interest of its read- ckgj vuq’kklu esa jgs vkSj lnSo ’kks/kd ,oa f’k{k.k i)fr dh to the readership of unveiL. ers, the magazine aspires ulti- jpukRed dk;Z djsA xq.kork ds vkadyu] ØhMk] mately to form their opinion f’k{kk çlkj ds ek/;e ls jk”Vª vuq’kklu ,oa lnHkko ds çsjd i take this opportunity to thank of the school and to strengthen vU; ço`fr;ksa ds {ks= esa yh xbZ our content developers, edi- their commitment to its welfare. fuekZ.k ds egku mís’; dh çk- miyfC/k;ksa ds fy, ;g if=dk tors, creative team, students fIr dh fn’kk esa lrr~ deZjr ,d niZ.k gSA and anonymous reviewers, all statements and opinions ex- jgus okyh fdlh Hkh laLFkk ds fy, of whom have volunteered to pressed in the magazine are mldh if=dk dk çdkf’kr gksuk bl iFk dk mís’; ugha gS contribute to the success of those of the bylined contribu- ,d mYys[kuh; ç;kl gSA Jkar Hkou esa fVds jguk this journal. i am also grateful tors or of the editorial staff, and ckY;koLFkk ls ysdj ;qokoLFkk fdUrq igq¡puk ml lhek to our revered Pro vice chair- do not necessarily represent the person, ms. ranjoo maan for official position of the school. rd vusd xq.k fo|kfFkZ;ksa esa rd ftlds vkxs jkg ughaAA entrusting her faith in me and wish you all happy reading!!! lqlqIr :i esa vofLFkr jgrs gSa] 01-35.indd 3 5/26/2016 3:56:40 PM

4 Tete-á-Tete the school in the next 10 years? interviewer: According to the indi- have some trouble moments at home and an educational system, a student who when they come here then any little thing ans: top of the line. i want it to be a ‘one scores well is considered to be in- can excite them so we need to understand stop solution’. when a child comes in, af- telligent. so, what is your take on all that and then take action against them. ter that he/she does not have to go anywhere the current education philosophy? else to learn performing arts or sports . we interviewer: What inspires you and are still already providing all that. But this ans: a student who knows how to organize what inspired you to become a teacher? message will take a long time for parents his life well for me he/she is an achiever. a to reflect upon. the parents still believe in child may get 97-98 per cent but if his social ans: what inspires me…..your smile and tutions, which is not right because as it is skills are not okay, if his acetic values are not her smile and her smile and her smile. i believe only in children. i am terri- Ms. RANJOO MANN children are already spending 6-8 hours in okay, he is not a complete person. i feel a ble with the adults. i can be very ruth- the school and once they get back, all the child once passes out of the school, he knows (Pro Vice Chairperson) parents must concentrate are on family val- what he wants as a career choice, he knows less. But i think i just love children. ues; their right way of eating, what time they what he wants in a relationship, he knows interviewer: Ma’am, on a person- a leader, who’s pragmatic and practical, should sleep. But i really don’t know… the what he wants and expects from his country, al note, how do you manage to be speaks like a visionary, foresees future not parents are wanting too much out of their he knows what he wants when he goes out on so elegant and beautiful 24X7? by daydreaming, but by insightfulness and child. i hope they start believing in every the road and above all when all that he wants understanding the complexities of today’s school they send their children to and must, he puts in a shell of rules and regulations ans: oh my God! you know i grew up with world, sensitive leader who has raised peo- must believe in the school and speak to the and value; for me that child is successful. brothers. i never had any sister and i grew ple’s aspirations for what they can become educators in the school because we do a large up not being assured that i am a very nice and released their energies to let them try to amount of research and with our extensive interviewer: You are a teacher, a danc- looking child because i had short hair and get there. that leader is none other than the experience we’d be able to give them more er, a mother, a mentor and also a school i would just be tanned as i loved outdoor. Pro vice chairperson, mrs. ranjoo mann. tips how to effortlessly bring up their chil- head. You meet a lot of people through- i feel i am fit more than nice looking. it’s dren in a more positive and stress free way. out the day. so, how easy is it for you because i am very fond of keeping myself here’s an excerpt from an interview to transit from one phase to another? absolutely healthy for my children and for with the lady who is an unmatch- interviewer: DPs is a brand wherein my family and i am very very fond of ex- able epitome of beauty with brains…… students from across the globe live in ans: we all have compartments within ercising. i am more of an outdoor person. peace and harmony. How do you keep ourselves. as human being we are not that i love to eat organic, i like to go back to interviewer: You began your career at the up with the standards and manage to transient that i can say i can merge all of mother nature so probably because of age of 19 as a school teacher and now you are meet the expectations of the parents? them very well. i react differently with dif- that and also you people keep smiling so the school head. so, how has the leap been? ferent people. it’s often said that i just listen i smile back at you so smiling also keeps ans: i set the standard within myself, i to the children. there is something in their ans: the leap has been very gradual and de- your face very happy, very energetic and liberate. i started as a nursery teacher and don’t go by the standard which people lay calmness that overtakes me and i feel that young looking you know so i always feel as by the time i was 28, i was approached by for me. i’ve never done that in my life so i am dealing with the tenderest soul so, i probably because there are 1600 children DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat world Buddha Foundation to join one of their once i am convinced i am doing the best as am very gentle when it comes to children. who smile at me and i smile 1600 times. residential schools in dehradun as Principal. per my standard , i am very happy and no when it comes to the adult, i am absolute- Probably, i was one of the youngest princi- one can upset me over that. as far as par- ly blunt with them. if i need to appreciate interviewer: Are you superstitious? pals in india at that time heading a complete ents’ expectation is concerned, i look at them, i appreciate them, if i need to be rude or maybe if you have any fears? residential school. that was my first stint as genuineness of their expectations because to them, i am rude with them, if i need to ans: i do have fears. i am superstitious to a school head. But prior to that, i was teach- most of the parents do not know what they tick them, i tick them. so adults need the an extent when it comes to my loved ones. i ing nursery, then primary and middle and should expect from a school or from their treatment they actually are to be valued for. am very very superstitious because there is then to high school. the journey so far has children or from their entire process of par- when it comes to my own children, being always a fear of losing your loved ones so be- been erudite, augmentative and exploring. enting. so if i start really listening to each a mother is a different all together. i have ing superstitious actually stems out of losing and every one’s expectation i would be in a very many compartments within me. my interviewer: Ma’am running a school re- total mess so i don’t allow any exterior force reactions are very different when it comes your loved ones. Fear…i was very scared of darkness once upon a time so i always had a quires a lot of commitment and you surely to even enter my office, i don’t even let it to my own parents, when it comes to my watch which had radium digits so that if any- would have faced teething problems initial- remain in my memory or my heart. i’m ab- children, when it comes to all my students ly. so, how have these 10 years been for you? solutely immune to them. even for our life who are my children too, when it comes to time light goes off i used to look at it and i used to be calm. and i am very scared of snakes. i say you build your own expectations and my teachers, when it comes to my support ans: running a school requires love fulfill that because you will be happier do- apart from these two they are just mild for the children; actually speaking. staff or a beggar on the road. and each one ones but i can actually pull myself out of it. ing that and you will do it more effortlessly. has that kind of personality but it’s just that when you love children, you want the best we keep merging them and then we get con- interviewer: it is well said that char- for them and when you want the best for interviewer: How has your experience been fused but we react differently in different re- ity begins at home. You have adopt- them, you seek . so it is never ever a pres- working with children with special needs? lationships; that’s there in all human beings. ed children and given them the best of sure to run a school if you love children. ans: it is not the children who are with spe- interviewer: What would you do if education. You have also given shel- cial needs it’s actually the teachers who need ter to so many homeless animals. so, we do come across teething problems which you overhear the making of some in- what inspires you to be so altruistic? are not really school-related; they’re more to be with special needs. there’s nothing re- disciplinary action in the school? of infrastructure, maintenance linked which ally wrong with those children, it’s with each ans: i believe that God resides in children; may go to any corporate sector or to any pri- one of us. we effortlessly grasp few things ans: it depends. if they are those children God resides in nature. so if these two things can vate sector. otherwise, people do make a lot and there are for few things we take longer who are constantly involved in it, if i have be looked after well, you are actually visiting of noise that cBse has brought these changes time. so these children are just like you all. crossed the counseling session already with a temple. so for me it’s just as simple as that. or there are changes in the current education it’s just that they need little more effort to them then i will take a harsher action with system….it really doesn’t rattle me because i understand certain things. i don’t really like them. But there are several children who interviewer: What message would you feel we can adapt as well as adopt the change . the name ‘special child’, that’s why i call don’t even realize their mistake. they do it like to give to your students which they them sparkling minds. they are very bright out of fun so i like to sit and talk to them. should adhere to throughout their lives? these ten years just passed in a flash. children . it’s like something when one of my reactions are totally different. there ans: Be successful but know what success it was an agricultural land picked up in your fingers is not working you give it a rest are some repeatedly offenders so i take a means to you or what should be the parame- 2003 by me and my husband . we think and you concentrate on the other four fingers harsher note. i am little kinder to the peo- ters within which you need to be successful. we needed our aesthetic sense to come to do the task smoothly. so it’s just like that ple who are confused and they do it because one of you will be successful by just do- into it , so we hired a young architect, for them. so i don’t treat them different- it’s just an immediate reaction and i need ing something which may not be your idea a novice, just passed out of his college. ly. i treat the teachers who deal with them to calm them down. i just can’t keep pun- of being successful. For me being success- differently. i want them to have a different ishing everyone. i need to guide them also. i used to sit half the day here and the ful is being happy, so decide for yourself. other half in the architect’s office. approach, otherwise these children are abso- i need to also ignite the sense of responsi- that is the ultimate nirvana for everyone. lutely normal with some reactions which you bility within them. so i have to treat each interviewer: Where do you see feel is not normal but it’s perfectly normal. child in a different manner. some children 01-35.indd 4 5/26/2016 3:56:40 PM

5 Guruvani it gives me immense pleasure to pen ment, faculty and the students. the add- parents to gift their children with their down my thoughts for “unveiL- ed infrastructure of the school has further “time” as that by far will be the best de-cada” the annual magazine of delhi facilitated conducive environment for all present than their other endowments. Public school sonepat, celebrating its round development of the students. i ap- i also wish to sensitize the parents to exuberant 10 years of accomplishment. peal to the teachers to focus on each and not burden the children with their own delhi Public school sonepat has carved every child, monitor and mentor them, patronizing ambitions and longings. out a niche for itself in ncr delhi for appreciate their achievement and encour- its academic excellence. having just age them to overcome their shortcom- my sincere appreciation to the Pro completed its 10 years, the school has ings and to create appropriate, meaning- vice chairperson, staff and students, made a mark in the field of education ful and participative learning situations. whose hard work, sincerity and per- with an excellent academic record. severance has brought the school to i believe that the school nurtures the new heights. i congratulate all and one this prestigious position has been potential of each child, through vari- whose continuous support and help achieved due to the dedicated efforts and ous harmonized activities that are being has made this mission a great success. Sh. Pramod Grover (Chairman), MC, DPS, Sonepat professionalism of the school manage- conducted in the school. i request all Best wishes. it’s quite overwhelming and elating to small and humble beginning. it had its to explore and grow, through situations perceive that dPs sonepat is coming up ups and downs during its ten years of ex- that challenge them to identify their with its special issue of the school mag- istence. in spite of its glorious feat as strengths and reinforce them. in this azine to commemorate the 10 years of its one of the best educational institutions regard the words of the great scientist service to edification. it is my honor and in the vicinity, it has never commercial- albert einstein are memorable when pleasure to write a few lines on this ex- ized education but has continued to re- he said, “i don`t teach my children. i alted moment as the bells of the decade main an institution of service, catering create conditions for them to learn.” resound in the ears of everyone who are to the educational needs of children. i take this occasion to congratulate the related to this school as beneficiaries, dPs sonepat has tried its best to ex- Pro vice chairperson, staff, students supporters, collaborators and friends. i cel in all departments of its students` and parents for their strong sense of congratulate the school on having made growth. the specialty of this school that commitment, service and responsibil- a significant impact on the lives of so it has made quality education accessi- ity that has transformed this institution many bright minds, and inspired so ble to all, high and low, rich and poor, into an outstanding and significant tem- many of our community leaders to sup- thanks to the highly motivated staff and ple of learning today, as i have myself DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat port the cause of education. the mot- the availability of quality infrastructure. witnessed this spirit amongst all. now Capt. J.S. MANN to “all`s well when done well” speaks (Member, Managing Committee) volumes about the spirit of the school, during these past 10 years, the school at this landmark of completing 10 years of love and service to all, i wish you and inspires the budding students. has created an environment and am- God`s abundant blessings for mani- bience that fosters learning, as it pro- this educational institution, as in the vides the students with opportunities fold successes in the years to come. case of every other institution, had a Make Every Second Count Procrastination, says entrepreneur vic- the ones you should avoid. if surfing the better to keep a log of your daily activi- tor kiam is opportunities’ assassin. it web consumes a lot of time of yours, ties for about a month and you will come is the biggest factor to cause students make a chart in bold letters and put it to know how you’ve spent your time. to fall behind their work schedule. P.t. in a place where you can see it often. the next step is to find a convincing Barnum advised “never defer for a sin- with this list of bad habits visible you solution to these time wasting activities. gle hour that can be done just as well will be reminded constantly to avoid now.” no good is ever done by hesita- them and correct the behavior that harms there are a few more observations which tion. Procrastinators frequently miss your goals. you will see a big change can save your time, to ascertain that deadlines. students who do not follow and will get more time to achieve goals. time when you were more alert and per- a schedule, complete assignments at the formed better. make your schedule ac- Ms. Sudesh Singh last minute and try to hand over without sometimes outside distractions can also cording to your moods and energy levels. (Director) reviewing the work which puts them un- be a major time consuming habits. Give to maintain peak productivity and ener- der undue stress. so don’t procrastinate importance to and fix time when you gy, maintain peak enthusiasm and avoid Queen charlotte, heir to the another second. start doing things now. will not work for others but only for British throne (1796-1817) said, yourself. the main idea is to do things boredom. every one finds something why do you delay in finishing your in accordance with your own schedule, that can help revitalize them through- “I am always quarrelling with chores? the prime reason is that you rather than the schedule of others. more out the day. when you find what works time! It is so short to do some- waste a lot of time on bad habits. it may you control your time, more you will be for you do it, you can take a break thing and so long to do nothing.” be watching television till late, spending in control of your life. devote more of and re-energize by singing, by wash- if you have the ability to work faster, too much time surfing the web, talking your time on productive activities and ing your face, taking a walk, enjoying do more in less time. it means you are in chat rooms or on the phone, or gal- reduce time spending on unproductive a cup of coffee. start doing right now. a liberated one because you can utilize livanting with friends. now you have to work. at times you don’t understand set your priorities. work towards your that time to do your favorite things. identify your bad habits. make a list of where you have spent your time. it is goals. and make every second count. 01-35.indd 5 5/26/2016 3:56:41 PM

6 honesty, sense of belongingness, and it means doing selfless duty without ex- kalam are also befitting to the mean- regular work in a planned and sincere pecting anything in return. doing any ing of ‘karma’ i.e. duty. he once said: manner is the only ‘mantra’ to excel duty with expectations can’t be factu- “if you salute your duty, you in any field of life. as a senior school al and thus, has no profound impact. need not salute anybody. coordinator at delhi Public school, in today’s scenario the relevance of this sonepat, my foremost objective is the ‘shloka’ from ‘ the Bhagwat Gita’ seems But if you pollute your duty, holistic development of both our stu- to be quite apt and close to our life be- you have to salute everybody.” dents and teachers. the constant de- cause in thrust of high expectations we our children, as future citizens, valuation of moral ethics and lack of are forcing ourselves under severe stress must be well equipped to embark on respect for elders amongst our children and also unable to deliver the best. any challenge. we must ensure that is a burning issue and our foremost even according to the vedas, character our children inculcate moral val- concern. hence, it becomes crucial to building remains the foremost objective ues; develop awareness, ideals and develop a spirit of team work with self- of education. the responsibility of an less service without any stress amid all ideal teacher is not only to teach but also skills for effective communication. teachers so that they could inculcate make his pupils worthy citizens, possess- sincerely hope these words will un- Mr. SANJAY BHALLA the moral values among the pupils. ing noble virtues such as discipline, tol- deniably inspire us and will be help- (Senior School Coordinator) deZ.;sokf/kdkjLrs ek Qys'kq dnkpu A erance, humility, respecting elders, etc. ful to all the students in achiev- ek deZQygsrqHkqZekZ rs laxks·LRodeZf.k AA the words of dr. a. P. j. abdul ing their best in all walks of life. i joined dPs sonePat as a maths as far as my growth is concerned, i and countries in our boarding house. teacher on april 03, 2008. at that time, earnestly express my gratitude towards i consider myself fortunate working in the strength of the school was barely the management that has acknowl- an institution; a minuscule world with 750 and after a decade it’s binary. For edged my dedication and hard work students beyond borders, seas and pre- this, indubitably, the intact approba- and given me the opportunity to shoul- cincts live in harmony and acquire tion goes to the honourable Pvc mrs der the responsibility of being the ac- knowledge. the teaching community of ranjoo mann, who with her far-sight- ademic coordinator of the school. the school works as a team to help chil- edness has been triumphant to ferry if we talk about the infrastructure of dren to pursue their goals with vigour, this boat of learning shores across. dPs sonepat, it’s the best in the vicinity enthusiasm and determination. it helps when i look back and refresh those and ncr delhi; golf ground to swim- the students to acquire new skills and evocative moments of my life, i just ming pool, smart class rooms to wi- abilities, try to eliminate their weak- feel touched and overwhelmed for be- Fi campus, skating rink to sumptuous nesses and build upon their strengths. ing a part of this elusive journey where, food of cafeteria, GPs enabled buses to we under the proficient guidance and i as a person have also groomed quite school management software, ‘Beyond mentorship of mrs r. maan aspire to well along with the school; from my school’ aavishkaar science centre, build up dPs sonepat a place where a Mr. PARDEEP WADHWA teaching methodology to my thought the list is endless. and all these pa- child can be groomed as an all round- DPS Sonepat (Academic Coordinator) process, everything has evolved in this rameters have also helped me to evolve er who learns to keep his cool and has DPS Sonepat expedition. the trust and support of as a better teacher and a proficient ad- an optimistic approach towards life. the management, colleagues, parents ministrator. our school has a global nevertheless, we endeavor to instill in and our beloved students keeps moti- atmosphere as we have children from them both moral and social ethics so as vating me to believe in to persevere. various communities, religions, states to blossom them as good human beings. dPs sonepat is a name that has be- two thousand children under the care of grand and students more able to face the come my identity; a vital part of my a versatile clan of teachers who continue academic and other worldly challenges. existence. as i began my journey a de- to abide with their commitment to extend cade back in this hugely loved place, i the highest quality of education using the greatest reward a teacher can get is realized at the very onset that this is not highly updated and upgraded methods. that their students shape up into an able, just a regular job or a regular school. it needs persistence, patience and perse- knowledgeable and independent and above the vision and outlook of mrs mann verance to turn such a dream into reality. all individuals with unshakeable integri- for this school makes it a memorable we are extremely blessed to be working ty and dignity, we can see that happening institution for anyone who is fortu- under very able guidance and are always and nothing can be more satisfactory. nate enough to be associated with it. encouraged to connect with the students i desire to be associated with this unique i remember vividly starting with a very at a personalized level that perhaps does institution and mutually beneficial rela- Ms. Ekta Malhotra humble beginning with around twenty not happen elsewhere. Lots of beauti- tionship to go on as long as i am ca- (Coordinator, Middle Wing) teachers and two hundred students and ful memories to cherish, few inevitable pable to serve to the best of my ability. it gives me a supreme sense of pride as upsets (that have refined us into more i see the school attaining an admirable equipped pedagogues), celebrations and cheers to dPs sonepat and best infrastructure and expanding upto nearly the nights of toil behind making shows wishes for its future endeavors!!! Importance of Kindergarten: that children who attend kindergarten gether. along with reading, writing, the first few years of education are derive many benefits from this expe- and counting, programs that encourage the most crucial to establish a con- rience. kindergarten has been shown kindergarten readiness also focus on crete foundation from which children to be important to students’ success in social development. children entering can adapt to school systems and learn and adjustment to elementary school their first years of regular schooling successfully. during these years of as well as their success in later years. have to be prepared to interact with learning, children develop primary to help children who are entering their other children, control themselves, skills that form the foundations of read- initial years of school, it is essential to and cooperate with their peers. kin- ing, counting, and social interaction. ensure that adequate support and ed- dergarten readiness can be nurtured in many states in the u.s., children are ucational stimulation are provided at in every child through positive inter- not required by law to attend kinder- home. Programs can be implemented action with parents and other children. garten. in these states, students are al- to help parents with this, teaching them kindergarten also affects early behav- lowed to wait to begin attending school efficient ways to incorporate and en- ioral and social development; a good Ms. PARUL VOHRA until they are 6 years and can start first courage basic learning skills into daily kindergarten class can help students (Primary School Coordinator) grade. however, studies have shown routines, games, and quality time to- to thrive in their early development. 01-35.indd 6 5/26/2016 3:56:41 PM

7 Sojourn ABoUt scHool we are truly the school with motivation and dedication. DPS, SONEPAT: COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE as preceptors, the school considers its foremost duty to send out students ABoUt tHe institUtion who have been groomed in all facets of committed to provide quality and life and fulfil the target set by us all- enriched education for an overall de- of becoming the most responsible and velopment of its students, established dedicated citizens of the country and in 2005, dPs sonepat offers edu- the global citizens, as is the demands cation from nursery to grade Xii in of the times. thus, providing holistic air conditioned classrooms. the cam- development to all students is the fore- pus is spread over 17 acres in a lush most aim and mission of the school. green environment. it offers air con- ADMinistrAtion ditioned boarding house facilities for that such broadening of school expe- tivated to prepare working models- boys and girls from grade iii to Xii. riences will be of great value while roBots. they are shown certain under the able guidance of great pursuing a subsequent vocation. the videos how to prepare the working philanthropist, renowned education- A MUlti-sensorY leArninG ist, the Pro vice chairperson of the eXPerience objective affirms the value of physical models and carry out certain ba- school mrs. ranjoo mann, a dedicat- fitness and dexterity and the impor- sic experiments. the students take to pursue a positive approach in life, tance of participation and appreciation pleasure in to induce themselves ed faculty of the school with earnest love for education should be devel- of the performing and sensory arts. when such activities are carried out. endeavour is providing an invigorating oped so quality education is provid- there are several clubs for students western music club: the melo- and competitive atmosphere, adequate ed to each and every child. aimed to take part in catering to their need. dious voice still catches the atten- exposure and sound guidance for the to integrate technology in the class- they include art and painting, cook- tion ...this is the basic motto of this all-round development of the students. room alongside traditional blackboard ery, cooking without fire, creative club. the pupils are taught how to delhi Public school, sonepat under the and chalk, each class room is well writing for e-magazine, cybernetics write the notations for their musi- aegis of the dPs society has carved its equipped with e-Beam and interac- club, dramatics, eco astronomy club, cal journey. the creative minds also niche since the time the school rose in tive board which enables the teacher science club, voice, western music, etc. compose their own songs and add the horizon in 2005.a journey to date to use 3-d images, videos and anima- DPS Sonepat has been full of achievements, hopes, DPS Sonepat lyrics. in true sense it a ventilating tions to teach the chosen topic inside every week the students eagerly wait voyage through their busy schedule. aspirations and yearn to excel. success classrooms resulting in a multi-sen- for their club periods to carry out the always meet if handled with dedication sory learning experience for students. activities of their choice. the art and sPorts fAcilities and focus. the highest professional smart teachers truly convert the class painting club being the most enthusi- the school offers sports facilities like standards amongst staff in the manage- into smart class for its smart students astic genre for the students’ populace golf, swimming, horse riding , lawn ment, teaching and supporting services by making teaching-learning process attracts a large number of students. tennis and a complete separate ground of the school is maintained, such that to be interactive, resourceful and re- there they are taught to amalgamate for cricket and football. it features some the achievement of the objectives for search oriented. the teaching staffs are their life skill with aesthetic skills. international students as well, who are the student is assured. a sense of vi- trained to be a facilitator who incor- cookery club: every citizen must be mainly from south korea and thailand. brant dedication is felt in the beautiful- porates technology in the class room. self dependent in every sphere of one’s Located in ncr, it caters to students ly designed building and the campus teAcHinG MetHoDoloGies life. with this view the school moti- from delhi, sonepat and in board- of dPs, sonepat. a thoroughly profes- vates its kids, the future generation of ing from all over india and abroad. sional environment is being provided dPs sonepat is a unique and innova- for teachers. a fully developed teach- tive educational school for the children our country to learn the various modes Vision er’s resource centre provides teachers of today. the school has a well-quali- of cooking. the students are regular- the sole vision of dPs sonepat is not ready access to resources for customiz- fied, experienced and dedicated team ly taken to different fast food joints only to make the young generation ing learning modules for their students. of staff members. the school has –dominos, Pizza hut, mc donalds to become perfect in any one of the programmed specialized curriculum and others to learn the methodologies streams, but also to open and dispose the school also has special educa- for the all-round development of the that are incorporated in their kitchen. their minds as may best make them tor, the counsellor, the school psy- students. along with the quality edu- cooking without fire club: this is capable of any, when they shall apply chologist, the school nurse and the cation the faculties also provide other an exclusive club for the toddlers themselves to it. dPs sonepat aims teaching, pastoral staff. the special qualities like integrity, critical think- of grades i to v. the kids enjoy to be the school, which truly believes educator teaches both in the class- ing and the love-quest for knowledge. their food and learn different ways to unsettle the minds of the young room and at the learning centre to to endeavour their cooking skills. provide learning support to students ActiVities and thereafter inflame their intellects. with identified learning difficulties cybernetics club: the kids are taught activities that would inculcate love Python language. they are also we aim to help each child to real- and/or areas of exceptional ability. and a sense of responsibility towards taught the use of photoshop, dream- ize one’s potential. we wish not to the counsellor plays a monitoring our environment and educate students veaver. they also learn the art of using tell, explain, demonstrate but in- role in class program, group as well about the rich cultural heritage are en- the animation software maya. it’s an spire our students. we wish to em- as individual sessions to students couraged by the school to complement overall entertaining and creative section. phasize more on the creative meth- who have been identified by the team their academic studies with co-curric- od of teaching than the content. having social/emotional difficulties, ular activities in recognition of the fact science club: the students are mo- 01-35.indd 7 5/26/2016 3:56:41 PM

8 which affect their learning/and or re- PreP/tUtoriAl clAssrooMs tional experience in all curricular areas. lationships at school. the counsellor the school follows afternoon and late the school, houses the best classrooms Planned instruction and regular op- is also available for individual con- evening prep for the boarders to en- with exclusive facilities. air condi- portunities to work with computers at sultations to parents and families. sure that follow up of studies is done tioned, well lighted, well ventilated the technology resource centre enable Hostel past the school timing. the boarding and aesthetically painted, public an- students to learn how to operate com- house is well equipped with its own nouncement systems and smart boards puters using various software packages the idyllic setting and sylvan sur- that support and enhance their class- roundings of the campus creates lounge, study hall, sick bay and indoor for audio visual methods of teaching. room skills. all children learn key- the perfect atmosphere to mould all recreational centre. the tutorial centre sPorts fAcilities board and word processing skills and in round personality. air conditioned is there to provide academic support residential facilities are reserved for program for weak, average and gift- boys and girls from grades iii to Xii. ed students. a major thrust will be to empower students to undertake teacher the students cherish memories about assisted independent learning habits. living under their respective house the boarders undergo guided prep for master/warden who treat them as their one and a half hours in the afternoon own children and guide them as a fa- where the teacher present provides aca- cilitator. hostel of dPs, sonepat de- demic support in the specified subject. velops the intellectual faculties of the students to the fullest, so as to make infrAstrUctUre them highly alert and motivated indi- delhi Public school, sonepat, a co-ed- viduals, equipped to take proper deci- ucational day-cum-boarding school, sions, exercise right options, correct under the aegis of the dPs society judgements, to evolve into smart and stands nestled in the beautiful sylvan articulate individuals capable of ex- environs of khewra village, at Baha- pressing clearly, fluently and boldly. lgarh- meerut road, sonepat, ncr , housing and catering to the needs of it has sports facilities like golf ground, the upper classes, spreadsheet and da- residential facilities are based on the principle of “home away from students from not only from india swimming pool, horse riding ground, tabase skills are also learnt apart from home”. efforts are made to pro- but abroad also abroad which lends tennis court and main ground for educational and graphics software. vide an atmosphere where the a truly global flavour to the school. cricket and football. it features some the school has installed a high- young minds tend to develop , rath- the school has a comprehensive international students as well, who are ly advanced erP system (school er than pamper them with luxury. modern infrastructure, using the lat- mainly from south korea and thailand. management system) which would DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat est technology supported by a team Located in ncr, it caters to students manage students’ information and the school houses students both from delhi, sonepat and in board- from india and abroad which lends of highly professional and committed ing from all over india and abroad. make it accessible to the concerned a truly global flavor to the school. faculty. the school is well equipped faculty members at the click of a with science laboratories, computer liBrArY button. the entire school is under Boarders in the boarding house are centre and an extensive library. all the Local area network (Lan). allowed internet access under super- efforts are made to organize an envi- the school also houses a generous- vision and guidance of their house ronment affording inspiration for the ly stocked learning resource centre trAnsPort parents. strict yet effective regula- development of body, mind and spirit with computerized catalogue system school gives utmost priority to com- tions are followed to ensure disci- along with the values of truth, hones- and internet facility. the library has fort, security and convenience of pline and purpose of boarding life. ty and integrity and we have no doubt a large pool of Literature in science, General knowledge, fiction, novels, cAfeteriA in our mind, given your goodwill, encyclopaedia in addition to period- co-operation and blessings, we should the school boarding house has a be able to achieve our goals and make icals, journals and references and kitchen, which serves menu of mixed this school a model school of ncr. cds to keep the students updated. vegetarian and non-vegetarian dish- Wi-fi cAMPUs es. continental and chinese/korean/ in its sprawling campus land area of school is well equipped with wi Fi thai food is also served to satisfy the 17acres, the school takes care to rear that allows the deployment of local taste bud and also to open the students up every single student as a responsible area networks (Lans) making it suit- to multi-cuisine spreads. teachers and committed citizen of the country. able for latency sensitive applications. students. the school has a fleet of on duty at the dining hall guide stu- since the inception, the institute has comfort driven, air conditioned bus- dents about table etiquette and man- incessantly laboured to become a re- useful recent developments, be it in es well managed with first aid fa- ners. special food as per the doctor’s nowned centre for education. our technology or education, world over, cility, latest equipment, speed reg- advice is provided to ailing students. goals are as simple as they are far are available to the teachers & stu- ulators and experienced drivers. infirMArY reaching – to offer the best, to reach dents. a sound wi-Fi campus strength- to facilitate easy movement of stu- as many and as high as we can in the ens the foundations of a good school. the school has well equipped, air-con- fulfilment of our mission; we nurture dents to and from school, the school ditioned 8 bedded infirmary. the in- our students by providing professional, otHer fAcilities provides air conditioned transport firmary is looked after by the resident competitive, vocation oriented educa- all students are provided with timely for north & north west delhi. the doctor and qualified staff nurse. care tion with added values. we ensure that and equitable access to computer-in-or- entire fleet of bus which is fitted is taken to provide good and timely our students are adequately equipped der to acquire experience in utilizing with GPrs tracking system is trans- medical facility to the students. a health to meet the future challenges while computers, extend and expand their porting large number of students check-up is conducted each term. catering to the specific requirements. productivity and enrich their educa- and meeting all safety standards. 01-35.indd 8 5/26/2016 3:56:42 PM

9 IN SCHOOL Science park ASC Library Lab DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Assembly Multimedia Room 01-35.indd 9 5/26/2016 3:56:43 PM

10 LIBRARY Delhi Public school, sonepat • In the story telling period the story reading activities at Delhi Public is narrated by the teacher and lat- school, sonepat er followed by the students as well. albert einstein was asked once how • After reading the book, the students we could make our children intelli- also appear for a story test which is gent. his reply was both simple and conducted during the library periods. wise. “if you want your children to be newspaper - an important tool intelligent,” he said, “read them fairy • To uprise the students’ knowledge the tales. if you want them to be more in- circulation of the newspaper at telligent, read them more fairy tales.” all levels is done which augments the dPs, sonepat aims to bring out differ- link between the student and the world. ence among students and make them • In an effort to inspire our students the understand that ‘reading is fun’. Be- newspaper reading proves to be an in- lieving in the words ‘reading maketh valuable resource to practice and re- a man complete’ we at dPs, sone- inforce the habit of newspaper reading pat have introduced reading rocket among students. a newspaper scrap Programme to inculcate and imbibe file is also maintained with different the reading skills among the students themes and topics for two months like reading rocket Award aims to – word warriors, value of place, sports • Enhance literary skills hunter, history Past to Present etc. • Creative thinking skills and library as a referral centre • Also, the communication skills of • The library acts as a referral centre the students purveying full and accurate knowl- edge which in turns develops the read- Methodology – ing ability and interest of the students. • The book can be issued annually a library e-newsletter ‘athe- from the library for a week. num’ is published to keep the readers abreast with the library activities. • After reading the book, the stu- dent has to appear for a written/ • Library boards are regularly up- DPS Sonepat oral story test (depending on the dated which highlights the new DPS Sonepat level of the student) which is con- arrivals and current affairs and ducted during the library periods. consecutively brings out a plea- sure for reading for the users. • The student has to read a specified number of books Book fairs during one academic session. • We at DPS, Sonepat strongly be- out the culture of reading all around. the sole vision of dPs sonepat is not • To appreciate and honour the ef- lieve that book fair plays a pivot- character Parade, Book only to make the young perfect, but forts towards reading, the stu- al role in reiterating the might of mark making, Book review also to open and dispose their minds dents receive award depending the pen and the printed word. at • With the help of costumes the as may best make them capable of any, on the level they have acquired. regular intervals book fairs are or- perfect literature of the story when they shall apply themselves to it. class library reading ganized for the students and the book is highlighted to the stu- we are truly the school with staff members for the uncompli- motivation and dedication. Methodology – cated procurement of the books. dents which they love to perform. • A set of books are issued to a class Authors’ visit • To inspire literacy and pro- Ms ritu nagpal from the library for whole session. mote reading the activities like librarian, DPs, sonepat • Events like, Author’s visit, Puppet - Book mark making and Book re- • Each student gets a separate story book show and story telling sessions are view writing is attributed for the given by the class teacher for a week. also well thought-out for bringing young readers of dPs, sonepat. impulsion towards reading... practice. reading is not automatic. and better memory retention. studies show that children who read reading helps… the most important is - the knowledge very little usually have poor read- • Reading focus on language develop- that reading is fun! ing skills. reading is a struggle for ment the more that you read them, and they avoid it whenever pos- sible. is there anything that we can • It stimulates student’s imagination the more things you’ll know do to encourage children to read? • Enables them to think deeply the more you learn First, it’s helpful to know your child’s • Nurture their natural curiosity the more places you go! reasons for not liking or wanting to • Develop their ability to express Lines by dr. seuss read. these reasons can help you de- themselves more clearly cide what will work best in motivat- Books have the power to benefit in ing your child to discover or redis- • It is an acclamation -exploration to a many ways. as a teacher or a par- cover how much fun reading can be. new experiences ent, reading to your students or to why we have to emphasize on reading? • Enhances concentration and disci- your kids is one of the most important pline things you can do to prepare them with Ms. Ritu Nagpal reading is a multifaceted (many sid- a foundation for academic excellence. (Activity Coordinator) ed) process that develops only with • Along with reading, come a stronger reading enhances language skills. self-discipline, longer attention span, 01-35.indd 10 5/26/2016 3:56:43 PM

11 Language development or ac- reading and related skills successfully. see you reading for pleasure. sion shows. Give a gift subscrip- quisition involves an interaction a few tactics that we don’t: • Furnish your home with a variety tion to a special interest magazine. among these connected processes. of reading materials. Leave books, • Make reading aloud a natural part of • Encourage children to read, but • Listening don’t hound them. magazines, and newspapers around. family life. share an article you clipped • Speaking check to see what disappears for a from the paper, a poem, a letter, or • Reading and • Explain what troubles you about cer- clue to what interests your children. a random page from an encyclope- • Writing tain types of reading materials after dia—without turning it into a lesson. reading them yourself. Forbid as little • Give children an opportunity to helping the children enjoy reading is as possible. and whenever you can, ac- choose their own books. when you • Acknowledge your child’s mature one of the most important things we cept differences of opinion as just that. are out together, browse in a book- interests. Look for ways to acknowl- can do as a parent and its well worth store or library. Go your separate edge the emerging adult in your the investment of time and energy. • If you catch your children reading, ways and make your own selec- children by suggesting some adult show interest, but don’t make a kids will learn reading skills in school, big deal out of it. children need to tions. a bookstore gift certificate is reading you think they can handle. but often they come to associate read- know that they’re reading for their a nice way of saying, “you choose.” • Keep the big picture in mind. For all sorts ing with work, not pleasure. as a re- own pleasure—not for your approval. • Build on your child’s interest. Look of reasons, some children go through sult, they lose their desire to read. for books and articles that fea- periods without showing much inter- and it is that desire—the curiosity and ways to encourage children to read... ture their favorite sports teams, est in reading. don’t panic! time, and interest—that is the cornerstone to use • Set an example. Let children rock stars, hobbies, or televi- this may help to rekindle their interest. PAPER RECYCLING quality paper and paper products, which may eventually replace most of the paper PLANT used in the school, thus starting and es- tablishing an eco-friendly trend. at dPs, sonePat it was set up on 29th april 2015 by tara essa club at dPs, sonepat believes machines Pvt Ltd company in front in embracing green initiatives by which of art room. it is taken care by essa student populace can be empowered club members under the guidance of a to participate in meaningful environ- mr sushil who guides and teach the stu- mental activities and projects. the dents on the process of making paper. club this year has taken a leap for- Parts of the Plant ward by getting the Paper recycling plant installed in the school campus Beater (hollander) – this is used to make the main objectives behind it were: pulp by beating the shredded waste paper input. it consists of a heavy u-shaped the unit for recycling of paper is set trough in which a drum with multiple up in the school campus to take care of knives rotates rapidly to make pulp. the waste paper generated in the school DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat in an eco-friendly and useful manner. univat – it is a lever device requir- pressure and to squeeze out excess wa- are ready, they are sized with a cutter ing only little skill to lift sheets of pa- to make recycled paper and val- per with uniform thickness, a tank ter from a stack of newly formed paper. and crafted into products. the whole ue-added articles such as file cov- fitted with deckle and mould which calender machine – this has two process of making paper approximate- ers, notepads, registers etc. ly takes 1 to 2 days. it is an extreme- transfers formed sheets onto cot- cylinders rotating in opposite direc- it was sought to involve students in ton felts by the process of couching. tions to give a smooth finish to the ly worthy initiative by our Pro-vice gaining environmental awareness sheets of paper passed through them. chairperson mr mann’s to invest in screw Press – it is an efficient version such project thereby promoting en- we have also planned to produce good of an age-old machine to create high after the dry sheets of recycled paper vironmental ethics amongst students. BEYOND SCHOOL a lot of emphasis was placed on invit- the Government of japan were intro- ing reputed universities to our school duced to the students. scholarships of- campus. the main aim of this exercise fered by us-india education Foundation was to make our students aware of the were also introduced to our students. education pattern being followed across students also got a chance to know in various universities around the world. detail about the sat and the toe- some of the universities that visited our FL examinations in a presenta- campus last year included the univer- tion conducted by jamboree india. sity of tennessee, usa, university of British columbia, university of alber- our association with “univariety” en- ta and university of algoma, all from tered its second year. all the students choosing the right stream to pursue canada. our school also hosted Prof. of classes X, Xi and Xii are a part of keeping in mind the various career op- j. P Pretti from university of water- “univariety” which gives them 24* 7 tured program aims to guide the student tions available for that course is a very loo, canada who conducted an inter- access to the online career counseling and parent starting from class 10th till challenging and daunting task for most of active mathematics workshop for our services provided by univariety. “univa- the end of class 12th.students can send the high school students. in present times senior students. this workshop enabled riety”, specializes in the field of univer- emails and get their queries answered there are so many subject combinations the students to look at problem solving sity planning and higher education coun- within two hours by experts .univar- and so many upcoming careers to choose from an altogether different perspective. seling for multiple destination countries. iety organises webinars on a regular from that a student is at loss when it students also visited the education fairs univariety is part of a singapore based basis to give information to students comes to deciding what is best for him. ‘international education Gateway’. their regarding various career related topics. organized by japanese universities and international team comes with over a de- Beyond school an initiative of delhi the top 3 event organized by university cade of experience in providing person- Beyond school will leave no stone un- Public school, sonepat, has taken sev- of toronto, university of British colum- alized guidance about which countries, turned to ensure that our students achieve eral steps over the past year to solve bia and university of mcGill. constant colleges and courses to target for within the success they deserve. there is much this dilemma facing our students. se- efforts have been made to dissipate in- india and abroad. students and parents more in offing in the coming year that nior students were actively exposed to formation about the scholarships that are can interact with the univariety team of will help our students realize their goals. the various newer options available in available to the students for their higher experts through an online system linked Ms. Prachi sharma science, commerce and humanities. studies. meXt scholarships offered by to the school website. this well-struc- coordinator-Beyond school 01-35.indd 11 5/26/2016 3:56:43 PM

12 SOCIAL OUTREACH DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat NDTV nelize their creativity and showcase their talent through beautifully designed films. n.d.t.v school t.v Program the very fact that the films created by our students have not just been select- Filmmaking is a chance to live ed in various competitions butt have many lifetimes – Robert Altman also won many awards and accolades if a picture can say more than thousand we started this programme in the year words, then a video is worth a millions. 2014-15 where the professional trainers that was the underlying objective of in- troducing the filmmaking program by from n.d.t.v introduced the basics n.d.t.v in our school, which gave an of filmmaking to our students. they opportunity to nurture the creativity and equipped our students with the techni- enhance the communication skills of our cal knowledge of camera, video editing acquired life skills like team work and won laurels to the school. lateral thinking. the collaborative na- Below is the list of some of our prized pos- ture of the program served as a valu- sessions which has been recently awarded - able tool in bringing students togeth- • Movie on bio gas which won er and improving social development. the first prize in inter d.P.s with the active hands on learn- movie making competition ing experience, intense practice • Movie made on ‘Swatch and continuous efforts the students Bharat abhiyan’ for n.d.t.v have become more proficient in reflecting their ideas through out- • Movie on global oneness standing movies. during this journey • Movie on bond of friendship for a to learn the art of movie making we competition in mont Fort school students. undoubtedly in today’s age softwares, presentation skills, writing have worked on several assignments we will make a continuous endeav- digital literacy is important for each and scripts, direction etc. the course in- which include covering our school func- or to ensure our students continue to every student apart from the regular cur- spired and encouraged creativity in our tions, live events, making education- excel and make us proud! riculum. through this program our stu- students through the art of filmmaking. al documentaries and short movies . By Members dents have been able to positively chan- in the process, the students have also some of this video s have also n.D.t.V school t.V team 01-35.indd 12 5/26/2016 3:56:44 PM

13 CABINETS 2010 2011 2012 2013 DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat 2014 2015 01-35.indd 13 5/26/2016 3:56:45 PM

14 Atithi Devo Bhavo Guests of Honour Mr Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, Deputy Chief Minister and Visit of Mr Anna Hazare to DPS, Sonepat Ms. Patamon Panchavinnin, Second Secretary from Royal Thai Embassy Annual Function Visit of Mr Anna Hazare to DPS, Sonepat DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat H.E. Mr. Gaston Stronck, High Commissioner, Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg VISIT ON 04-05-2013 DelHi PUBlic scHool, sonePAt (the student executive Body for the session 2015-16) Position name of student class & section Position name of student class & section school head Boy nisusho Zhimomi 11a Global interface 1. tanankorn 11a school head Girl isha Garg 11a executive 2. anjali dabas 11e vice head Boy atishay jain 11a 3. vanshika kaushik 11a vice head Girl shivangi sharma 11c Prefect aman jain 11a hostel head Boy asfaque alam 11a Prefect akshat jain 11a vice hostel head Boy Zainullah daudzai 11a Prefect khruvezo kennedy 11a hostel head Girl swar seth 11a Prefect kamakshi vaidywan 11a vice hostel head Girl tanya 11e Prefect jessica Pandey 11B school social 1. katha sanyal 11B Prefect shuchi jain 11B responsibility (ssr) head 2. Gulshan kumar 11c Prefect yeojin kim 11B junior head Boy saksham Garg 5B Prefect saloni jain 11c junior head Girl Bhavika ailawadi 5B Literary President Print nivedita dhankhar 11B Prefect kashish jain 11c (has left the school) Prefect Gariema rai 11e Literary President electronic 1. Priya kaushik 11B Prefect dhruvika dhamija 11e 2. vedant saigal 11a digital cell head mohaak yadav 11c selection committee: cultural President 1. divij kapoor 11e ms. r. mann (Pvc) 2. hemadri subhram 11B ms. sudesh singh (director) sports captain - Boys 1. shivam Panwar 11B mr. sanjay Bhalla 2. mehul arora 11B mr. Pardeep wadhwa sports captain - Girls rimsha khan 11c ms. suparna house captain - Ganga saloni sharma 11e house captain - yamuna sudhanshu tyagi 11a mr rajesh sharma (incharge - student executive Body) house captain - ravi vikas khapra 11a 01-35.indd 14 5/26/2016 3:56:45 PM

15 Laurels & Accolades DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat inter DPs Western Music inter DPs competition-26.9.2008 inter DPs lawn tennis tournament 01-35.indd 15 5/26/2016 3:56:46 PM

16 Down the Memory Lane Knowledge makes you great. Pvc mrs. ranjoo mann for including made me feel safe, appreciated and me in her team to spread the light of cared for in my school environment. i in a conversation, one person knowledge and bring a positive change didn’t feel like just an academic object asked me, “what are the charac- in the society. it is her broad vision but a whole human being because these teristics of an effective teacher?” that has made dPs sonePat the first teachers cared for me on every level. i my experience is that good teachers care choice of every parent and the stu- wanted to do the same for other chil- about students. Good teachers know dent. the school is full to its capacity. dren. i know you can’t change every the content and know how to explain it. when i joined this school i found it single child’s life but to me every child Good teachers expect and demand high quite different from my previous school. comes as a unique individual. they are levels of performance of students. Good Best faculty, excellent academic result, not just academic objects that i would teachers are great performers and story- excellent sports activities, excellent in- like to see leave the school with their tellers that rivet their students’ attention. matriculation certificate in their hands. frastructure, cultural harmony among all of this is good but great teachers/ef- the students of different nationals, smart i have a few precious hours per day to Rajesh Sharma fective teachers engineer learning experi- classes, fully air conditioned and wi fi really make a difference in their lives. (Science Faculty) ences that maneuver the students into the campus are few things that make it differ- i would like to conclude with the lines- driver’s seat and then the teachers get out ent from all other schools in the region. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, eXPerience of the way. students learn best by person- it was always my ambition to be a teach- But i have promises to keep, ally experiencing learning that is physi- learning gives creativity, cal, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. er, after experiencing a handful of amaz- And miles to go before i sleep, creativity leads to thinking, ing teachers who inspired me from my And miles to go before i sleep. thinking provides knowledge. i joined dPs, sonePat as a science primary school to high school. they ......and the journey continues. teacher on april 01, 2010. i thank our some experiences in life are not just mo- asm with which we entered the school my brief hiatus from the school i al- ments or events; they are a journey with- the first day has just not faded even to- ways believed each day that there is in the voyage of life. my association with day. i look forward to each day in the much more left to be done, tasks un- dPs sonepat is one such episode of my life. school ,call it the freedom to apply in- finished and so much more to learn DPS Sonepat and so truly i always knew this novation or the harmonious work cul- DPS Sonepat i joined the institution as a complete na- ive and a fresher. i had my own set of ture provided or the love of my students is a lifetime glorious association. natural apprehensions about fitting into a or compassion and empathy of friends so as i conclude i wish to stay this pas- big brand and the challenges posed by a and superiors or a rare amalgamation sionate, attached and devote my days in new progressive educational institution. of all of the above the charm to come nurturing this sapling we planted togeth- But after meeting the Pro vice chairper- to school each day is just undying. er to grow into a majestic tree that con- son mrs. r. mann i had definitely under- i fondly recall our first annual event tinues to benefit everyone under it and stood that i am under a very able super- ‘una Passo, cultural events, inter beyond with its soothing shade and care. vision and guidance and would deliver dPs events ,trips and picnics they i take immense pride to be a member the best stored and unleash within me. were hard work met joy situations al- of this conscientious team and with a Ms. Shikha Sharma ways culminating into beautiful mem- hope in my heart to mutually and syn- Sanskrit Facilitator ten years, a decade has passed; feels ab- solutely incredible because the enthusi- ories and landmark learning stations. ergistically grow strength to strength. “Teaching is far from perfect, it’s messy was proud that i had selected the right quality which i surely possess. Besides and in that mess, is where you will craft profession and the right institute. on the this, the school has also taught me to your teaching and truly enjoy the journey.” other hand, i had days where i definite- be humble and diligent in my work. ly questioned teaching as a career; the since the day i have joined this institu- -Lisa Dabbs days where students seemed impassive, tion, i have found an entirely different complexities and adversities are the loquacious or even worse. But with the personality within me and have actual- two basic units of a dynamic life. it’s support of the management and my co ly proved myself to be a multi-tasked. been 6 years of my teaching in dPs teachers i have learnt to be more patient, it‘s an amazing school to work in because sonepat and the life here has been be- innovative and more connected with my of its incredible diversity, integrated mul- yond the laid out norms and technical students in the teaching-learning pro- ticultural group of students and teachers. regulations wherein it has taken and cess. i have evolved as i have explored it feels like the whole world is engulfed would take up the most lucrative shape. my dreams and passion. the environ- within the boundaries of dPs sonepat. ment here at dPs, sonepat made me feel each teacher can recount numerous safe, appreciated and caring. i met many the healthy working environment Ms. Divya Magan highs and lows in his/her teaching ca- amazing co-teachers who motivated (Computer Science Dept.) reer. Personally, i have experienced me and from whom i have learnt a lot. that has been created by the manag- ing committee is noteworthy. it is a many great moments while teaching in privilege to be a part of this school, dPs sonepat. these were the days when as a computer science faculty, my community as well as dedicated pas- i ended so happy and enthusiastic that i subject demands a lot of dynamism; a sionate and dynamic team of teachers. 01-35.indd 16 5/26/2016 3:56:46 PM

17 there are a few occasions where words gloriously blossomed into an enviable fond memories! we have celebrated our don’t suffice to describe an experience, dynasty and growing from strength to achievements and mourned on our dis- this is one such time! ten years in dPs strength. we collectively faced teeth- appointments all together. our pillar of sonepat.... so much to count on... it’s ing problems, took baby steps careful- strength, mrs mann has been a constant been an incredible journey, a phase of ly, planning and designing our every factor who has been leading as a living life filled with a number of learning move to ensure we will be proud of example and the success of this school is milestones, lifetime bonding with stu- our decisions when we look back and an outcome of her progressive approach, dents and friends, professional and nothing has been more gratifying than futuristic vision and above all her end- personal enrichment and most impor- to see it all as a living reality today. less love and concern for the children. tantly evolving into a better facilitator. i evidently remember the nascent woods i take immense pride in being a mem- Ms. Pooja Sunit Chawla we started as a small family of about of our library, una Passo, our first good ber of this family and looking forward to Computer Faculty nineteen teachers and nearly two hun- luck party, first board results everything strengthen this association that has add- dred children and over a decade we have is indelibly registered in the album of my ed more purpose and meaning to my life. memories are cherished and my odyssey gamation of foreign and north east chil- who herself is an unbelievably creative in dPs, sonepat that began in 2008 has dren. i being very skeptical as to wheth- been very memorable so far and now it has er i will be able to handle them or not superior. i have some great pals here, become synonymous with my identity. but i was wrong…. my bonding with my best of working conditions, an ever 9c was eternal that it has been till now. throughout my entire journey, i have improving infrastructure and up grada- always focussed to provide individual at- each day at dPs, sonepat has brought tention to make every student self-disci- with itself a gamut of learning experiences. tion of the best educational facilities. plined and productive. i cannot forget my first day as the class teacher of 9c which the school has one unique feature that Before i conclude i would like to thank used to be the class of boarders exclu- it gives each individual a reasonable lib- all my children who have been my source Ms. Monica Kumar sively and me being new to the culture of erty to execute his/her novelty, driven PGT Faculty dPs was taken aback; a class, an amal- by the vision of our mentor mrs mann of happiness and my very being in dPs. my voyage in delhi Public school, i don’t know about anything else but yes through a lot of ups and downs sonepat has been a roLL- this school has taught me that being a and with the help of so many men- er coaster ride for sure. teacher is much more than just deliver- tors like the school heads and my se- ing the knowledge you already possess. nior colleagues who with love and pa- i always dreamt of being associated with a job where i could be amidst books as it’s more about being a counselor for stu- tience guided me, let me learn from dents at each step and working hand in them and rectified my mistakes; i i loved reading, a job that would make DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat me feel proud to be associated with. hand with the colleagues to bring the best have moved ahead one step each time. out of each one of them, eventually for the day when i got a call from dPs, the good of the school and the students. when i decided to be a teacher i nev- sonepat, i accepted it whole heartedly it’s so overwhelming when these chil- er thought this job would give me so deciding that very day that i’m going to dren come back and share their success much more than i would have ever give my best and try to shine brightly in stories or want to discuss more about asked for. it is no longer a job for its sky of already shining constellations. me; it’s more like my whole life. how to go about the next phase in their when i was asked to pen down my expe- careers. at that moment i feel so spe- i have come to believe in this school that: Ms. Suparna Chakraborty rience of spending nine years of my life in cial that i have left an impeccable im- ‘the Great use oF a LiFe (PGT Physics & In Charge, dPs, sonepat, i got a little intimidated by pression in their minds and that i will be is to sPend For some- Examination Dept.) the fact if i was really able to achieve it. remembered even after i am long gone. thinG that outLasts it.’ was called for the interview in the con- Before closing, i just want to tell all “Focus on the journey, not the destina- tion. Joy is found not in finishing an ference room. i gathered my thoughts, the students of dPs, sonePat that, activity but doing it” - Greg Anderson geared up myself with confidence, teachers and parents are always there picked up my handbag and credentials for them. Few things which are required very true….indeed it’s been a beautiful and gracefully entered the room. ner- from the student’s end are respect, journey that reminds me of all the sweet vousness and shivering vanished in no obedience, admiration and courtesy. moments i have spent in this organiza- time. i was taken aback by the alluring Believe me children, the school will tion, dPs, sonePat. as the school has magnetism she had in her voice; very become a heavenly abode of learning progressed to complete its decade this soft and welcoming. she made me com- and sharing experiences if you as stu- year i, heartily congratulate the manage- fortable and did not blow me off with dents, imbibe these qualities in your ment, staff and the students for complet- her array of questions. my interview behaviour. it will cost you nothing; ing its ten years of glory and grandeur. went off well and since then, i became rather give you much more in return. a member of this wonderful dPs family. Ms. Neelam Jain i shall always remember my first visit to Lastly, i thank mrs. mann , all my Faculty Member dPs, sonePat, sitting at the reception, i have always believed in myself; i shall dear colleagues and well wishers who biting my nails and feet swollen with never give up in life no matter what…….i gave me wings to soar high and set- nervousness, i saw mrs. mann passing have seen almost all the shades and colors ting no limits for learning and exper- through. she looked gorgeous and beau- of life but what keeps me going is my pos- imenting. i assure to continue work- tiful; a lady full of grace, charisma and itivity and my deadly belief in the saying- ing for school’s opulence and success. glamour. i started shuddering when i “whatever you sow, so shall you reap”. Love and blessings!!! 01-35.indd 17 5/26/2016 3:56:46 PM

18 Everyone is handed adversity in life. No she acknowledged my persuasion to- exerts the greatest influence on us af- one’s journey is easy. It’s how they handle it wards art and threw me into the unfath- ter the family, it is the school. the that makes people unique. - Kevin Conroy omable pool of colors and intricacies. years that we spend in dPs, sonepat my journey in dPs started from april after 2 years working at the school’s re- are not merely time spent in learning 2007 as the Front desk executive amidst ception; wearing a warm smile, attending and filling our minds with knowledge, a new environ and people around who in to all sorts of phone calls and parents from this voyage turned out to be helpful and dawn to dusk, i finally got the chance but also time spent in moulding our caring colleagues at every juncture of life. to enter the so called art room…ah! a character, acquiring various attitudes dream come true, for which i’m and i’ll and imbibing basic principles of life. walking down the memory lane, i get remain indebted to mrs mann forever. nostalgic about those specific moments my suggestions for those of you who are when mrs mann appreciated my artis- my teaching methodology might be dif- struggling to develop a curriculum are to tic flair, persuaded me to trail, showed ferent from others as i introduce chil- Ms. Varsha Sharma me the ray of light and ignited the art- dren to the world of art, to be creative try a few different things. Find what in- Art Facilitator ist in me and above all taught me at and to some techniques along the way. spires you and excites you to teach. stu- every step. i am humbly gratified that today if there is any institution which dents will respond to your enthusiasm. A DreAM tUrneD into reAlitY many times when things wouldn’t work a chance of working with one of the it is a wonderful moment for me to pen as i desired but she was the only person most cherished and experienced col- down my feelings towards my alma who kept her faith ablaze. another very leagues who also believed in me and matar- my very own special school- dPs special person is dr kulpreet kaur who without whom i would feel incomplete. sonepat. this is where i grew, matured, showed her unconditional positive loom their belief and motivation kept me learnt ways of coping and being patient. and lent her shoulder for me to lean on. moving ahead despite of all obstacles. every organization we work with be- she kept me working and giving ump- “kids …kids…kids all around is what i comes our alma matar, but this school teen number of challenging tasks and is have enjoyed the most and i have got a is special because it made me capable responsible for turning a short tempered enough to stand tall in all odds times. lady into a more patient and a composed chance to be associated with all sorts of the faith shown by ms. mann has always person. she made me realize and accept impish, studious and kids and their par- acted as a booster and has helped me to my mistakes and so i am indebted to her ents. if today people know me in sonepat, try something new and challenging. it is for transforming me into a better being. it’s only and only because i have been as- mrs r. mann who truly helped me to in the school, i have been given lot of sociated with such a prestigious organiza- spread my wings and helped me to soar responsibilities. some i fulfilled with tion. i once again extend my gratitude to Ms. Deepika Singh higher and higher. she had always been ease and comfort, somewhere i fal- each and every one at dPs sonepat with DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat PGT Psychology there whenever i stumbled and guided me tered, slipped or even ………..failed. whom i have travelled so far and wish through and through. i used to give up But during the course of time, i had to do the same for many years to come. experiences with each other. together student, each group, as unique. i look and possibilities. to me, this is what we have watched our students growing for surprises—and welcome them when makes teaching so amazing, yet so daunt- up and becoming young adults. i some- they occur— rather than feeling upset ing. teaching cannot be scripted. Quite times just stop and look around, shaking when things don’t go as expected. i think to the contrary, even the best planned my head at all the things going on at the most of all; the kids teach me so much. teachers have to “wing it,” each and ev- same time—doors being slammed, kids each day brings new insights as to how ery day because of the nature of our jobs. talking and jostling with one another, students function, how colleagues get Building a community of learners that everyone in a hurry to get somewhere along, what administrators expect, as are able to make smart choices—big or do something before the next bell well as your own strengths and limita- and small-- is a slow and careful pro- rings. i just take a deep breath and re- tions. you become aware of how many cess, for teachers and students. it can- mind myself how lucky i am to be a part decisions and how many adjustments not happen overnight. and there are of this whole scene. i remind myself of you make throughout the day. you real- always struggles. however, the rewards all the hard work that brought me to get ize how your mood influences others— are exponential. in classrooms that have to this place. i know what i do seems for better or worse. you learn how to communities that work, there is an un- easy to others, but they really have no establish routines and pace up yourself explainable growth in the children; a Ms. Shalini Bhaduria idea what i had to do to feel this way. throughout the day to make it through the feeling that we’re all in this togeth- Science Facilitator i think over the years, one thing that i week. the good news is that you become er. with all of the pressure, anxieties, teaching is often referred to as a job, have learnt that has been the most valu- more efficient in lesson planning, more and demands of teaching, we have to accurate in timing and undoubtedly more sometimes as a career, or even a profes- able to me is how important it is to re- comfortable in your relationships with recruit, invest, and trust that our stu- sion, but it is far more than that: we con- main flexible. my favorite times in the students. you find the resources that are dents can and will make positive choic- sider the choice as a way of life, or even a classroom are not when i’m doing some- available to you and your students enlist es for themselves and their classmates. way of being. the teacher’s journey rep- thing i’ve done before but rather when the aid of others and note their progress. this journey has a definite beginning, resents a lifelong commitment to learn- my students and i are sharing some ex- middle, but no end, only a temporary ing, not only about your content area, perience i’ve never imagined before. i i have watched students’ accomplish- pause for some re-evaluation. a good grade level, curricular changes, school love my job most when i depart from my ments with pride, knowing that in some and worthwhile teaching and learning policy, and technological innovations, own agenda and move into a new terrain. small way i have also been a part of experience must be the goal of every but about true passion for new knowledge i’ve developed a degree of trust in my- their journey, a guide along their way. professional teacher who has a group of and skills that make you more effective self, and in the students. i always have even after these many years, i am happy students to teach. the art of good teach- as a professional— and a human being. a fairly detailed plan that i can adapt in to say there are still a million new things ing cannot and will not be replaced by i think what i enjoy the most after all many different ways, depending on the for me to try and learn. many of these are technology but we can use technology to these years is how my school, dPs so- students, their mood, their interests and things—simple truths— that my students make what our jobs more fulfilling and nepat has become my second home. my their readiness. rather than thinking that have taught me all throughout these years. the learning experience for the students a “teacher friends” are like an extended every class is the same, i’ve learnt to each day, each child, each subject brings more rewarding experience. the excite- family to me. we have shared milestone be more humble and i try to treat each with it an immense number of variables ment and challenges just keep on coming. 01-35.indd 18 5/26/2016 3:56:46 PM

19 REfLECTIONS eVents Annual function 2010 Annual function 2011 DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Annual function 2012 Annual function 2013 01-35.indd 19 5/26/2016 3:56:47 PM

20 REfLECTIONS eVents Annual function 2014 DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Bsf cAMP 01-35.indd 20 5/26/2016 3:56:47 PM

21 REfLECTIONS eVents cArniVAl - 12 november, 2015 DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat eXcHAnGe ProGrAM NASA 2012 NASA 2012 01-35.indd 21 5/26/2016 3:56:48 PM

22 REfLECTIONS eVents Helpage india DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Mehndi competition in Hostel 01-35.indd 22 5/26/2016 3:56:48 PM

23 REfLECTIONS eVents social services DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat robotics Program 01-35.indd 23 5/26/2016 3:56:48 PM

24 REfLECTIONS eVents Village Visit DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat trips 01-35.indd 24 5/26/2016 3:56:49 PM

25 REfLECTIONS eVents Assemblies DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Activities 01-35.indd 25 5/26/2016 3:56:49 PM

26 A HOME AwAY fROM HOME life at DPs Hostel memories of hostel wing friends, class commence anywhere, at any time, on friends, study group friends, notes-shar- just about any issue possible, and the ing friends, and seniors with you when next moment you find everyone active- you leave. at the end, you will find it ly pitching in with their own ideologies hard to battle your tears while remi- and views about life. you will sure- niscing the memories and the bonds ly learn and perhaps, even invent new that you shared with these friends. tricks, if you want to study – studying under a table lamp, covering the window on the academic level, the hostel hous- thumb, there always exists a friend who “memories unlimited” is what you is an authority on a particular subject pane with black paper, getting your- can proudly say, when you live in who is there to clear all your doubts. self locked in your own room from the the Boarding house of dPs, sone- outside to pretend that you are not in- pat. it’s a life changing experience considering future prospects, a hosteller side, hiding your books under the mat- which evolves one’s outlook towards always has the added advantage of a huge tress when your friends arrive sudden- life and his goals to a new level. network to work with, and to take re- ly, and many more. in the hostel, you quest guidance. interacting with, and become resourceful, ending up making as a student, one tends to become managing such a large network helps room coolers and water coolers substi- more responsible, independent, social tute refrigerators. suddenly you discov- and disciplined. you learn to become develop your communication skills. er your love for green vegetables and you become an extrovert, and learn to self-dependant. you can’t listen loud es many toppers who can possess the crave for non– vegetarian food items. music when you want to, or watch any art of concentrating even in the tough- mix with different kinds of people. you movie at any time. seniors enjoy help- est situations. you do not have to wor- come across people having different ‘it’s a home away from home’. ultimate- ly, you will cherish every moment spent ing out their juniors at all times, be it ry about notes, books, practical files, goals, backgrounds, and stories, which in this heaven and feel nostalgic about day or night. in the hostel, you make sheets, or any other study material. help you a lot in attaining knowledge it after your college days. you will be an everlasting unbreakable bond with during exams, you just have to study from the sheer diversity of experiences. groomed to become a person with a strong all the other hostellers and at the end, depending on your abilities, and you killing time is never as easy as it is in sense of independence and self-reliance. you might not have a trophy or medal will surely excel in the exams, and may the hostel. Group discussions, known to show for it, but you will carry great even shine out as a topper. as a rule of more popularly as thass sessions could VisHAl sHArMA (Hostel Warden) i remembered that day when my parents to tell that cafeteria food is so nice as MY eXPerience in DPs me they became my friends. in hostel DPS Sonepat dropped me to hostel. they didn’t even compared to other boarding schools. af- i started my life in dPs in the year 2014 my seniors helped me to get adjusted. DPS Sonepat forced me to go to hostel. But i make ter one month i met my parents and they and now it has been almost 2 years i am yeah sometimes i face problems but this them understand that i want to join hos- asked how i spent my one month in hos- here. my life has changed after joining i took as a challenge. i tried my bet and tel. my parents were not happy when tel. they were satisfied and happy listen- here. i have learned so many things, i i learnt how to face problems and other they dropped. Before joining i was very ing to this. now whenever i go home i got to learn different kind of culture, lan- things like my friends culture, languages scared that how the other students will miss my friends, teachers and especially guages etc. here, teachers are very help- etc. after coming here my studies also treat me. But when i came to hostel i cafeteria food. at times i don’t want to ful and very kind. when i first came here got affected, i started getting good/ don’t want another room. timings was go to home because we enjoy so much in i used to cry a lot but mrs. sansuali and better marks than before. all thanks to fixed for everything. i followed that. hostel. we are provided with all facilities. mr. vishal have made me feel comfort- my teacher who taught me. now i am so happy staying here. my main reason all the senior they treated me like their our Pro vice chairperson always en- able. it was quite hard for me to adjust why i came here was to experience hos- brother. they make me understand about quires about our problems, food, study, here, my first year starting was like nev- tel life and this is the Best eXPeri- hostel life. For me it was quiet difficult sports etc. in the hostel. she frequently er used to talk to my classmates, we only ence i ever had till now. after going for me to line in hostel. But i tried to visits the hostel and motivates us to over- used to have fights but my cousin made out of this school, memories specially me understood this is not the way to live manage my all works i.e. study, sports come our homesickness. she is like a here with this kind of attitude and he was that i have in this school and my friends. discipline. every teacher treated me like mother to all of us. the hostel is like my right so after i changed my attitude and By-Divyanshi Mittal my parents. they were so helpful for me. second home. it’s my third year in the my behavior everyone started talking to class-X c at that time there was rule in hostel that new admission students are not allowed hostel and i have not faced any problem this is my first year in this school and ing me back. according to my condition to talk to their parents for one month. so far. the only thing i miss is my few first experience in the hostel. somehow she could have sent me back but then she But some seniors were having mobile friends who have left with whom i had and they helped me to call my parent. spent some memorable time of my life. yes i get distracted from few things and expected a lot from me and she didn’t i took twenty days to settle after that i By-Asfaque Alam was not studying that much. in my last wanted me to go back, she always moti- was fully comfortable. one thing i want class- Xi A 2 exams i didn’t score good marks, but vated me like anything. in the starting i then still am trying to do best in aca- didn’t ever get her but now i understand my life in the hostel has been quite a have people from different religion and demics. i have some good experience the importance of studying from dPs good experience. even when i had spheres of life and we get to know about and so many bad experiences from this sonepat. as i know that my parents ex- reached hostel for the first time, i was their lives moreover we become some- hostel. i got little wasted but learnt a lot pect a lot from me i’ll prove them right. never homesick. the presence of my what a part of very big family. which i from this hostel. ill never ever forget my i have to do a lot from this great platform new friends and atmosphere made me believe is the best part of being a border hostel experience ever in my life. when and have to achieve more and more. this to forget all of it. if it weren’t for my and these experiences i’ll be having on i was new here, i use to cry almost ev- is my first year as i said and am gonna friend and my dorm mates in particular, the hostel will be the unforgettable ones ery day. For continuous 2 months i cried life in the hostel would be boring and and my memories will be cherished. for going back to home. i used to feel make my next year the best year of my life. dull. i believe life of a border is much By- nisusho homesick every day. i used to go to man By-tanya better as compared to a day scholar. we class- Xi A mam and used to request her for send- class- Xi e 01-35.indd 26 5/26/2016 3:56:49 PM

27 A HOME AwAY fROM HOME life at DPs Hostel MY 8 YeArs eXPerience in here to shape my career. not only ca- position in state level open table tennis eryday now. to conclude in a word or DPs, sonePAt reer, but also to learn and become social in yamuna nagar. slowly and gradually two, a boy or girl gets into many things humane and how to manage on my own. got many friend in here. we had fight and learns how to live an independent i still remember the date, it was 10 i have seen a lot of change with myself and we did all sort of activities in school. april, 2008 when my parents left me life when they come in a hostel setup. in this hostel all alone. i cried so much during these eight years in this school. i my fall for the western music reached its all the changes in me is because of the that my tears weren’t rolling. my days didn’t even knew how to speak english optimum within a couple of year after environment i got in this school. the nor i could speak hindi much fluently i had joined this institution. Perhaps i further weren’t going good because i but now i am almost equivalent in every even say that i got distracted towards teachers used to counsel meand told me the difference between right or wrong. was getting the felling of alienation in aspect. i was null in social life but now many things which i shouldn’t be but i’ll surely try to come up to the expect- this place. nobody was there to whom i i can say that yes i can manage thing still literally i acquired my classes and ed time to which my parents dreamt off. can trust and lean my head against their and all situations on my own. i got into scored good marks in annual exams. i shoulder to cry out loud. But well i re- swimming and table tennis and i brought know this won’t work in later studies By-Varun Mishra alized now that my parents had sent me medals to the school. i was bagged third and i have to do an hour self study ev- class-X c infirmary DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat 01-35.indd 27 5/26/2016 3:56:50 PM

28 TEACHER’S TwEETS PsYcHoloGY-tHe potential pitfalls that can lead to a stronger conflict resolution skills neeD of tHe HoUr costly communication breakdown. when you understand how a person Better understanding of self is likely to respond to a situation, and through the study of psychology, stu- dents work to understand the complex Psychology helps you understand how and the emotional processes that lead to mental processes that dictate human why you feel as you do. an understanding that response, you can more effectively actions. along with presenting an inter- of psychological principles can help you predict how a situation will transpire. esting academic challenge, psychology determine what you can do to respond has a host of applicable uses. those who to unwanted emotions and alleviate pain- Become empathic. dedicate themselves to the study of this ful or undesirable emotional situations. understanding of psychology helps discipline will find that they are able to you to develop a better understand- apply their understanding of human be- enhanced understanding of others havior to numerous situations and use the study of psychology gives students ing of other person’s point of view their knowledge in their everyday life. a window into the actions of others it and try to understand his state. improved communication skills can also help you improve your ability all these reasons strogly recom- Ms. Deepika Singh understanding the psychology not to assist others in dealing with emo- mend psychology to be considered Psychology Teacher only helps to communicate well but tional hardship or empathize with those as a life science that teaches us to also makes it possible for you to avoid struggling with a difficult dilemma. reach the maxim of our potential. Before joining this school i had worked for utilizing my talent of painting, draw- the moral values and ethics are unique for several years in other institutions, ing, making various projects apart from features of the school that guide and make but i can emphatically mention that teaching has been awe-inspiring. this dPs sonepat has something different in school provides joyful learning which one confident for her/his whole life. its working and environment that give has a positive impact on the growth and syou a sense of pride. the conducive development of blooming kids. i have i feel myself privileged for being a part atmosphere of this school has helped in found this institution providing invalu- of this school and teaching those young self-learning and self-motivating in many able learning experiences. it helps to Ms. Neena Kumari respects. the encouragement on the part develop one’s mind and characters and budding minds f to bloom into extraor- Faculty Member of the school authority to give platform provide a solid foundation to build upon. dinary social creatures on this planet. DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat a student who has an inclination towards worth mentioning is the course for cost students who are interested in the man- numbers and data or if he is more inter- accountancy. cost accountants carry on agement of businesses should opt for ested in analytical studies compared to professional practice as cost accoun- either Bachelor of Business studies or other streams, he has a swarm of career tants either individually or as a firm (in options after 12th commerce to choose partnership with other cost accountants). Bachelor of Business administration. from. these days apart from traditional Bachelor of commerce (Banking and Both these course are professional cours- courses like B.com (Pass), B.com (hons) insurance) can provide a head start to es and teach managerial skills to students. or chartered accountancy, a student can a student looking to make his career in economics is considered as ever green sub- choose from various other upcoming Banking or insurance sector. a student ject due to its high utility and huge demand courses. many of these courses are profes- who has strong mathematical skills can sional courses and can lead to gainful em- also opt for actuarial science which in the job market. a student of commerce ployment right after completing the course. again can help him to have a success- can opt for this course as well but should Few of these courses include the course for ful career in insurance sector. Bachelor have pursued mathematics at plus two level. company secretary. company secretaries of accounting and Finance can help a the field of commerce offers numerous are specialized professionals for maintaining student hone his skills in the area of Fi- opportunities for a student for a bright the link between the government bodies like nance. a Bachelor of commerce in Fi- Ms. Vandana Parashar the department of company affairs, compa- nancial market is for those who are inter- and successful career. the only thing to (Economics Faculty) ny law board on one side and the corporate ested in the securities market and want to be kept in mind is the aptitude and in- sector on the other side. another course work in the area of investment Banking. terest before choosing the right course. PRACTICE MAKETH A MAN PER- skills among learners at various levels. guage with accuracy. to hone the basic FECT LANGUAGE IS THE DRESS apart from colorful classroom activities, principles of vocabulary building, ‘spell OF THOUGHT. -Samuel Johnson Bee’ competition is organized at inter the department of english at dPs sone- english language has facilitated world- pat, emphasizes on laying strong foun- house Level for middle and second- wide international communication. it dations of fundamentals. hence Lsrw ary school students. an exotic bank of is the most widely spoken and written –Listening, speaking, reading and more than 150 words gears up the chil- language than any language has ever writing, is followed in letter and spirit. dren into vocabulary building exercises. been. english language is an essential all through the year, activities such their enthusiasm in exploring the new tool for international communication. it as Group discussions, declamation words is worth appreciating. they work is associated with economic process too. during morning assembly , newspa- whole-heartedly to understand correct Language appreciation is acquired per Games, reading rocket , slo- pronunciation, correct spelling, relevant through regular involvement. it is gan writing, ‘Face to Face’ , Poetry meaning and usage of words in sentences. an on-going process of skill devel- recitation, story weaving, to name a the art of persuasion is effectively opment. there are plethora of ac- few, take away the boredom and mo- learned through debates. research has Mrs. Neeru Dhamija tivities which lead to holistic devel- notony of learning english language. English Faculty opment of english communication however, it is imperative to use the lan- shown that participation in debate in- creases students’ academic performance. 01-35.indd 28 5/26/2016 3:56:50 PM

29 intra-class debates are a regular feature lent in society .such skill based activ- as we have adapted to asL (assess- ates with stronger english commu- at senior secondary level. on the occa- ities are truly enriching experiences of ment of speaking & Listening- a col- nication skills of its students. how- sion of ‘shakespeare day’ (april 23, 2015 public speaking for young students. laborative program between the cBse ever, reinforcement by the entire ), it was a delight to watch the students of inter -disciplinary learning also creates and trinity college of London) right faculty members and parents is solicited. class Xii debating on “there is nothing an aura of holistic approach. during from class i to Xi, everyday teaching “everybody makes mistakes that is why either good or bad , but thinking makes summer Language enrichment Pro- includes interesting speaking and listen- there is an eraser with every pencil.” it so”, a famous quote from ‘hamlet. gram- an amalgamation of three languag- ing exercises. as a result, the present in words of our mentor Pvc, ms.r during their arguments, the youngsters es – english, French and German pro- session of formal asL for classes 9 & mann, “we need to reinvent our- mesmerized with the examples they cit- vides a rainbow of learning experience 11 has seen a more confident and inhibi- selves. we need to remove little fal- ed. they spoke on global issues like to the young children. it is delightful for tion-free performance by all the students. lacies in methodology we follow.” human right violation, Gender sen- the children to learn stress, rhythm and the ripple effects can be felt! the to achieve 100% perfection in english sitivity and religious dogmas preva- intonation through fun- filled activities. premises of dPs, sonepat reverber- communication is our target. amen!!! ,search means of livelihood and accu- our outlook towards lives and to live hap- honest. your confidence and hon- mulate huge wealth and attain and gain pily on this earth with gratitude and hope. esty will earn the trust of others. a particular status in the society solely no doubt we see in the world so much • Do not procrastinate, who knows for the purpose of peace and happiness. corruption , greed and all kinds of evil, but let us ,inbeing positive ,do our part to what tomorrow holds for you? as we journey through life, we are fortu- make this world a better place to live in . Procrastination causes stress nate to come across people who make an due to hurry at the last moment. impressionable mark on our life; people here are a few points to incul- that we can never forget. some people cate positive values and overcome • The vibrations due to the atti- by their positive way of living inspires us the inferiority complex within us. tude of the people around af- and help us to see experiences positive- • Start your day on a positive note. fect us. so associate yourself ly .they help us to believe in ourselves remember the supreme pow- with virtuous, positive people. and make our life meaningful and happy. er and present all your difficulties • Do not find fault with others. No- Ms. Surbhi Menroy on the contrary when some negative to him and become tension free. body is perfect. so always look Maths Facilitator vibrations are created in our mind, • Make a true estimate of your ability, at the good qualities and virtues Change your thoughts and you change then, like an earthquake they start their then raise to 10%. do not become in others and encourage them. your WORLD!! destructive role in our life destroy- egoistical but develop a whole- • Develop an interest in everything you ing peace, love and happiness. we can some self respect. do that now. Perhaps nothing harasses human beings do and always be a willing learner. as the crippling impact of personal in- see ourselves from the terrible condi- • Adjust in any situation, help and ac- • One should become conscious adequacy .it is peace and happiness that tion through positive thinking .Positive commodate others as much as you can. of the evils of anger, attach- human kind yearns for. right from the thinking is the only medicine which can • Never make excuses like “I will DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat birth till the last breath ,we direct all our save us from psychological maladies and try but ....... .” i would have done ment, greed, lust, pride and conscious efforts to attain peace and hap- can keep our mind healthy and strong. this but ........”etc. exude confi- ego and try to rise above them. piness .we attain educational excellence the call for us today is to be positive in dence in your world – always be God bless us all! pened to me by accident-a serendipitous constructs. in the First class itself our that exists between the individual and surprise. victim of the bourgeois men- teacher sriram roy of university of del- the society with the aid of the interior tality of my family, i was destined to be- hi brought down almost the entire edifice monologue, stream of consciousness, come an engineer, a profession deemed of my thought process. that moment and defamiliarisation deconstructed the suitable for a boy to get a secure future was what i call my moment of rupture. very notion of our existence. the fact and a fat wallet. But as luck and my pro- i chose not to remember anything that i that during this sabotage we encounter clivity would have it, i didn’t make it. was taught before joining this course but various complex philosophical ideas, what i have learnt thereafter. the course religiousexplanations, and the infinite i have always considered my habit of provided an engagement with issues as mental conditions makes it all the more observation both a blessing and a curse, varied as identity formation, racerela- alluring. the reason that is concerned for upon discovery not all perceptions of tions, genderstereotypes, the politics of with the experiences which we encoun- the observed are in as good a humour as language and how these are all deter- tering our everyday lives make these the intentions of the observer.however,it mined by the dominant ideology. these ideas more relevant. thanks english, was only when i started my course that Mr. Mrinal Gautam i could determine the meaning of it all themes and motifs that abounds the liter- american, indian, commonwealth, rus- Department of Foreign Studies ary texts are so deeply embedded in our sian, and african Literature for inspiring for literature is one subject which opens life that more often than not we tend to me so much with great work of arts. Literature and me….. your mind to a whole new world of ideas overlook them but their effect on us as which prejudiced puppets to sensitized Life at delhi Public school, sonepat that english Literature teaches you how individuals. moreimportantly, i have human beings and our society is crucial. to think is what i was told by my Pro- often stumbled upon some remarkable the study of schools like marxism, nat- delhi public school is the place where fessor on my First day of college. com- i discovered intellectual and personal changes that have come about in my own uralism, Pragmatism, vedanta, Femi- ing from a conservative indian family of attitude to society and everything in it, nism, modernism, and Postmodernism, keenness along with the inspiring and modest means, thinking that itself could of which i consider a sense of enquiry Post-colonialism and cultural studies nurturing environment for improving be critiqued was unthoughof. Life does and a change in tolerance levels as per- aids in analysing the theoretical texts. the interpretive and expressive skills. not always make coherent ‘sense’ and haps the more life changing additions. the Fact that we destabilise everything the six month that i spent here satis- we often learn most from reflecting on in our surrounding and then reconstruct fied my intellectual curiosity making it accidental and random moments which in one of the papers titled individual and it intrigued me the most. Questioning the a truly enriching learning experience reveal more to us than those which we society covering issues of caste, race, vi- reality with the help of consciousness, have joined the school six months back. plan or expect. that has been the sto- olence, and gender we learnt how ones emotion, perception, and the relation since then i am learning a lot from my ry of my academic life. Literature hap- entire being is governed by these social 01-35.indd 29 5/26/2016 3:56:50 PM

30 incredible school. as matthew arnold, goddess of wisdom maa saraswati and is one big family. students from all over a great service to my almighty school. the great victorian poet of england said, god of wisdom sri Ganeshresides. steve the world came to our great school to get here i would like to quote some lines ‘Poetry is a criticism of life in gener- jobs sir once said i fall, irise, i make Quality education. our school not only of Leo tolstoy sir, the father of rus- al’ ‘means in a day if you have not got mistakes, ilive, ilearn, i have been hurt, teaches them but also build their char- sian literature to conclude my article criticized then you must understand that but i am alive, i am human, i am not acter. i am proud to be a member of a “yesterday is but today’s memory you are on a catabolic path. since then i perfect, but i am thankful. he believes great school whose emblem is service treat every adversity a prosperity, i have in Pragmatism, that is the real panacea before self, which not only believe in and tomorrow is todays dream….. tried my level best to do good service of all criticism and troubles of life. universal toleration but which believes so let today embrace the past with to my almighty school, i have used al- our Foreign student department is itself all religion as true “i am very grateful remembrance mighty word for my school, because in a vindication of the great philosophy of to almighty God to give me an awesome and the future with longing.” our shastras and hinduism philosophy our motherland india, ”vasudhaiv ku- opportunity to serve my school, as for the school is a temple of learning, where tumbkam”, which means whole world me it is not just a job, but it is also to do thanks. LEARN & NURTURE What is special education? meet the appropriate needs of each child. ence, web designing, informatics Prac- tice, music, Fine arts etc. the credit special education programs are de- dPs sonePat is truly a school that goes to none other our revered Pro vice signed for those students who are men- has encompassed special education as chairperson mrs.r.mann who firmly tally, physically, socially and/or emo- an integral part of teaching learning pro- believes that every child is special and cess. we at dPs sonepat humbly believe should be nurtured and cared for. it is tionally delayed. this aspect of “delay,” that each chiLd is uniQue and under her guidance and supervision , we broadly categorized as a developmental has the caPacity to thrive the teachers of dps sonepat have been delay, signify an aspect of the child’s and deveLoP .individual child’s constantly working rigoursly with these overall development (physical, cogni- educational needs are kept in mind and children . our children have touched tive, scholastic skills) which place them each child is provided with the plethora many heights and turned many mile- behind their peers. due to these special of activities and subjects being a part of stones and hence today have joined vari- requirements, students’ needs cannot b the mainstream. we genuninely follow ous sectors like engineering, hotel man- DPS Sonepat met within the traditional classroom en- cBse bye laws in rpoviding subjects . agement, computer programming … DPS Sonepat vironment. special education programs we have a wide range of subjects like just to name a few. we all love to teach Ms. Deepika Singh Special Educator and services adapt content, teaching Book keeping and accountancy, Library these children because they have taught methodology and delivery instruction to and information science, home sci- us …”nothinG is imPossiBLe.” elt – it is for future generations. the way the world does it. along with the cur- india, a land of diversity and culture, riculum the foreign students are taught is now an education hub. it often at- eLt and other foreign languages. tracts thousands of investors, tour- ists, foreign students on its shores for they are also trained in mu- business, tranquillity and world class sic and sports as well. opportunities in education at a reason- able price as compared to us and uk. the Foreign department under the leadership of ms Preeti thakur has india’s existing medium of english scaled new heights, the endeavours of also has a pull factor, wherein the all the teaching faculty has brought educational institutes still have a con- laurels, this is a new department which cept of ‘learning the theory’ first. needs to be nurtured, under the able students from across the globe come guidance of our beloved and respected to india with great expectations. india chief coordinator, ms. sudesh singh. has always fascinated them with its beauty and grandeur. Global diversity the presence of foreign students has can enhance learning in many ways. our to provide them with safe, secure nePat is unlike any other. put india on the global face where we while discussing examples in class, with holistic development, a homely showcase our talents and expertise in foreign students raise issues pertinent ambience in our esteemed school and our Pro vice chair person ms. teaching. the coming of more and to their countries, and class discus- hostel under the care of mr. vishal r. mann, has always empha- more students from countries like, sions become a medium of learning, sharma (Boarding in – charge) and sised on the pragmatic learning. south korea, thailand, afghanistan ms. sangzwali (Girls’ hostel warden). etc, has provided our school students deLhi PuBLic schooL – sone- enabling the students “Learning by do- a chance to interact and learn not only Pat caters to many foreign students who the education provided in deL- ing”, a way of teaching methodology about a particular individual but also come to india to study. it is our endeav- hi PuBLic schooL so- which is far beyond the rote learning their culture, caste, creed and cuisine. 01-35.indd 30 5/26/2016 3:56:50 PM

31 dPs aspires to prepare each student useful information to the students. this for academic, social and personal suc- course focuses on developing language cess by creating a community of diverse skills and confidence to communicate in learners in an atmosphere of mutual a new language. this course is also com- respect, understanding and trust. stu- plemented by outings to delhi and ncr dents learn and get experience of cul- region, so that students’ get to know peo- ture and tradition of foreign countries ple and culture of the country closely. through various exchange programmes, eLt and Foreign students’ education. students, who choose to stay and con- tinue in the school, are taken under Fs Foreign students play an important department. here, language skills are role at dPs sonepat .they contrib- taught along with the curriculum followed ute varied perspectives to the experi- ence of all students and live our tra- in the regular classes. special classes dition of learning from one another. are organized for them, where they get personal attention by respective subject as a part of these initiatives, eLt, english teachers for optimum understanding. Learning technique, is a short-term pro- gramme to learn english .this is a be- this kind of exposure help students ginner course for english learners, which in increasing their knowledge and ms. Preeti thakur involves lot of fun activities that provide skills, and shape up their overall per- hod eLt basic survival english vocabulary and sonality for their future endeavors. INTERNS AT DPS, SONEPAT students only just started to experience tion. especially as a teacher it is hard to the German language and its pronun- handle a class with this kind of extreme ciation, the older students (although differing ability levels. apart from that it sometimes hidden behind a cool front) obstructs the strong students to progress were keen about how to study, work or in any way and therefore is a source of DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat in general travel to Germany. Providing frustration on their side too. i don’t want information on this to them was a major to elaborate on this topic too much, as i concern of mine, as i am of the opin- already shared my thoughts on that with ion that you become more goal oriented jitender sir, as he sees that problem in and enthusiastic in learning a language the other languages too. maybe there is a when you have an idea of how you can long term solution to that, which would use these language skills in the future. especially help the boarder students who therefore i would especially like to sup- have to rely on what is provided to them port the school in establishing the partic- as they cannot access private tutoring ipation in an exchange program with a which is only available to daily scholars. german school. i already gathered some information on that, and had a conversa- apart from teaching i appreciated the tion about it with our guest from Goethe afternoons with the students, by playing institute. to realize this idea would be tennis, skating or just by having a small a promising chance for the students. chat at the cafeteria. it was an addition- al experience to see them in their out all students shared the common passion of school time; playing and interacting for group work or creative exercises, with each other – generally always in a although they somehow first had to get very collaborative and helpful manner. used to the former. creating posters on it was great to notice how they enjoyed different topics, singing German songs their different activities, and to live the isabelle Bauer together or simply listening to a German friendly atmosphere in the girl’s hostel. (German intern) story, were activities that were gladly a very cheerful and impressing experi- welcomed by the students and gave them My teaching experience within the next few days, and the weeks some behind the books relaxation before ence were also the school competitions of various kinds like dancing, singing at DPs, sonepat that followed i got my answers to that. the tough time of revision tests started. or spelling. i was amazed by the spirit the students, especially the ones from But for the full picture it is only genuine with the jetlag still resting on my 6th, 7th, and 8th class after overcoming to also mention the difficulties. the one of those events and by the passion with eyelids i arrived at dPs, sonepat in their bashfulness flooded me with ques- and maybe only major problem i saw which the teams supported their perform- the late afternoon on 12th of janu- tions about my home country, our culture in teaching the students, was the way ers. it was certainly an experience that ary 2015, not knowing what would and our currency. they eagerly com- how foreign students (who only recent- i did not have during my school career await me here for the next 6 weeks. pared their food habits with the pictures ly joined the school) are integrated in and a tradition that should be continued. i was curious about the student’s in- of German food, searched for cities they the system of the 3rd, or 2nd language. this last paragraph i want to dedicate terest in the German language, the knew on the map, attentively inspected especially in class 9 the students from to the schools passionate teachers and differences in the education sys- the euros, and seemed to enjoy to get this afghanistan faced insuperable problems staff who (from my very first day on) tem and in general how the students hands-on-experience with the language to catch up to the other students, which welcomed me open-hearted and who be- would react to their new visitor. they are learning. whereas the younger was a source to a high degree of frustra- came the core of my unique experience 01-35.indd 31 5/26/2016 3:56:50 PM

32 in india. Be it a short chat about indi- thankful to each of them, not only for end trips or by visiting their homesi got a lot of laughter and a passion for the an politics, a discussion about teaching being there for me from the very first to know them beyond their personalities methodsor even an invitation to their day on but also for showing me a part as dedicated caring teachers. we had en- same interests. i really hope to see some homes – there are so many memories of their life and for being honestly inter- riching conversations which sometimes of them or of the eager German stu- which i link with those people. i am very ested in mine. By joining them on week- challenged my views but also shared dents one day here in my home country. tional materials so that we could of acquiring the skills that they will have a correct amalgamation of use in future in every area of their life. geographical requirement, cur- An excerpt of his interview : rent trends and green credentials. interviewer: What is your name, age? it was an opportunity to revise, what has been learnt so far, to learn samir: i am samir venkatesh and i am 16. new things and how to apply learn- interviewer: Where are you from? ing to find practical solutions. samir: i am from Los angeles. my in the 9th grade, the focus was on de- parents are originally from india and veloping two important dimensions of i have been coming since i was little. science, that are- scientific attitude. interviewer: What subject do you teach? sameer Venkatesh, a grade 12 student since the science is about asking ques- samir: i came to lead science projects. of Physics from san Francisco, visited tions and finding answer to questions, go in the teaching profession? our school in the month of july 2015. he the skills we all use in our daily life interviewer: Did you ever feet homesick? stayed here for about a month. during were included in a scientific way. samir: i did not feel homesick. “education is the most power- his stay, he interacted with students of • Observe and ask questions- interviewer: How does in- ful tool to change the world” grade 9 and 10 on science based projects. as to why, how, when etc. dia compare to your country? “children must be taught- how the idea was to instill a scientific temper to think? not what to think?” and urge for experiment based learning. • Doing background research/gathering samir: india is the polar opposite to the u.s. data – it involves studying books, surf- - it is like comparing apples and oranges. in 21st century knowledge has become as a part of continuous world-wide pro- ing net etc. to get a probable solution. interviewer: What do you feel a key driving force. new visions are gram on spreading awareness about the • Constructing a hypothesis i.e. an is the most interesting thing required which aim to develop edu- challenges of climate change, resource educated guess how things work? about the indian education? cation that can meet the current needs depletion, pollution etc, students of 10th and respond efficiently to demands grade were asked to design an eco- • Designing an experiment to find out samir: indian education is much more and challenges of globalization, inter- HoUse, which is economical in terms the correctness/validity of hypothesis. focused than in the u.s. - you de- dependence and multiculturalism. For of both money and carbon-footprints. • Analyzingresults and drawing con- cide what you want to study early on. this we need to go beyond the conven- interviewer: What do you like it was a group activity. during the course, clusions. DPS Sonepat tional methods of imparting educa- DPS Sonepat students did a thorough investigation on- a simple observation- “why hot water the most about this school? tion and give it an international touch • Various non-conventional sources of freezes faster than cold water?”, was samir: i really like how this school to improve its delivery and quality. energy, their advantages and disad- used to teach students the use of these is not focused solely on convention- vantages. skills. students were asked to follow the al educational techniques and how it in an endeavor to realize the above pur- steps, conduct an experiment and find the is trying to show different perspec- pose, we at dPs, sonepat invites interns/ • Indigenous green material available answer to above said observation. this tives and opportunities to its students. students from abroads to expose our for construction. way they were taught to respect and interviewer: What sort of per- students towards the emerging trends and • How to mix green and conven- value science and were put on the way son would you recommend should level of education at international scenario. 01-35.indd 32 5/26/2016 3:56:51 PM

33 cce Work an online orientation programme was of evidences, term 1- iX-X - 2015- 16. city coordinator / nodal centre for the of 5 evaluators was called for assess- held by ms. sugandh sharma , addi- academic coordinator mr. Pardeep sixth time consecutively for assessment ment. the entire event was coordinat- tional director, research and innova- wadhwa attended the orientation. of evidences - iX-X. this time school ed by mr. Pardeep wadhwa and mr. tion, cBse on 30 sep, 15 for city co- has got evidences from 21 schools of ordinators to guide them for assessment delhi Public school was choosen as nearby region for assessment. a team sanjog malik on 12- 13 october, 15. DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat exchange Programs 01-35.indd 33 5/26/2016 3:56:51 PM

34 Performing Arts to relax and is kind of a fulfillment. when you have created something beau- how do people ex- tiful and enjoyable, you take pride in press themselves using art? your job and get this sense of fulfillment. i, as an art teacher of dPs sonepat art is a way person can express how he/ help students to develop their artis- she feels at the time. People may also tic skills by cultivating creative ex- wish to spread a good feeling they have pression and making them under- and share it with others in the hopes of stand textures, shapes and colours. brightening their day. anybody can se- expression is what connects us to one an- lectively reproduce reality, but if we do other. it is what makes us unique. By ex- this in a creative way, it tells us what we pressing emotions and feelings, we show are. People can explore themselves using our individual assets - our sensitivity, works of art. they use art as a spring- our tastes. we all, as human beings have board for exploration of your inner self. amazingly unique personalities and we every student wants to display his/ can learn about ourselves from respond- her artworks. in my opinion, the most ing to the expression of other people. By common artist’s goal is to see art, expressing yourself you can create a fine show art and continue the growth of art painting. For example, if you possess his creativity. maybe the ultimate goal creativity, you definitely can make art. is to be self-sustaining artist creating, Be inspired by all the things around rajesh sharma you, be spontaneous, and be brave. Art facilitator For artists, painting is a wonderful way DPs, sonepat DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat vedant saigal class - Xi - a 01-35.indd 34 5/26/2016 3:56:51 PM

35 Western Music the western music class and club have clapping, jumping, dancing and singing. motivated many students and their in- the session 2014-15 has been a suc- terest has increasingly summed up. the choir has won the ‘anveshan iti- cessful year musically. it has not only starting from the introduction to basic haas’ singing competition consecutive- motivated me a lot as a teacher and as theories of western music to learning ly for two years, wherein schools from all over india participate. it has been a musician but also the students who vocal exercises and involving in the a moment of great pride and honour have opted for western music. the study of various bands and solo artist for our school. the school is bless- school choir has climbed the ladder of and musicians, the students sing and ed to have such a wonderful choir. success by participating in various com- dance their own way during the class- petitions and bringing laurels to school es which makes it so happening that Ms Jamir talisang Ms Jamir Talisang at various state and national levels. everyone gets involved in discussion, Western Music trainer Percussion DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Vocal 01-35.indd 35 5/26/2016 3:56:52 PM

36 tinY tots DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Pillars of strength Student’s Article CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES cependant, il est une banlieue chic de sont régalés dans la galerie des Gla- Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) Paris, à environ 20 kilomètres au sud- ces ; le Sénat et l’Assemblée nationale La Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors ouest de la capitale française. La cour se réunissent en congrès à Versailles en anglais), est peut-être la pièce la plus de Versailles était le centre du pouvoir pour réviser ou de modifier la Consti- célèbre dans le château de Versailles . politique en France à partir de 1682, tution française, une tradition qui est Réglage pour la plupart des cérémonies lorsque Louis XIVmoved de Paris , entré en vigueur avec la promulgation de la Cour française sous l’Ancien Ré- jusqu’à ce que la famille royale a été de la Constitution de 1,875. établisse- gime, la Galerie des Glaces a égale- forcé de retourner à la capitale en Octo- ment public du musée et du Château de ment inspiré de nombreuses copies bre 1789 après le début de la Révolution Versailles Spectacles récemment organ- et des restitutions à travers le monde . française. Versailles est donc célèbre isé la exposition Jeff Koons Versailles. non seulement comme un bâtiment, mais À la suite de l’ enveloppe de Le Vau Opéra Royal comme un symbole du système de la du château de Louis XIII, le roi et la Achevé en 1770, l’Opéra a été inauguré monarchie absolue de l’Ancien Régime reine avaient de nouveaux apparte- dans le cadre des festivités du mariage Commencée par Louis XIII en 1623, le ments dans le nouvel ajout, connu à du petit-fils de Louis XV, Louis XVI château était à l’origine un pavillon de l’époque comme le neuf de château. plus tard, et de Marie- Antoinette. chasse en brique et pierre . Il a ensuite été Ils étaient très beaux. Certains d’entre Jardins de Versailles étendu dans un palais royal par Louis XIV. eux qui a fait ce palais célèbres étaient Evoluant avec le château, les jardins de Le château de Versailles, est un royaux La Ve République a promu avec enthou- Appartement du roi ( l’ Appartement du Roi) Versailles représentent l’un des plus beaux inVersailles du château dans la région siasme le musée comme l’un des plus exemples existants de jardin à la française de la France Île- de-France. Lorsque le grands sites touristiques de la France. Le roi appartement du est une suite de dans la conception de jardin à la française château a été construit, Versailles était Le palais, cependant, sert encore de pièces initialement mis de côté pour un village de campagne; Aujourd’hui, fonctions politiques. Les chefs d’Etat l’usage personnel de Louis XIV en 1683. Shrestha VIII-B 36-41.indd 36 5/26/2016 3:57:33 PM

37 ace, however, still serves political func- Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) PALACE OF VERSAILLES tions. Heads of state are regaled in the The galerie des glaces (Hall of Mir- Hall of Mirrors; the Sénat and the As- rors in English), is perhaps the most built, Versailles was a country village; semblée nationale meet in congress in celebrated room in the château of Ver- today, however, it is a wealthy suburb Versailles to revise or otherwise amend sailles. Setting for many of the cere- of Paris, some 20 kilometres southwest the French Constitution, a tradition that monies of the French Court during the of the French capital. The court of Ver- came into effect with the promulgation of Ancien Régime, the galerie des glac- sailles was the centre of political pow- the 1875 Constitution.[a] Public estab- es has also inspired numerous copies er in France from 1682, when Louis lishment of the museum and Château de and renditions throughout the world. XIVmoved from Paris, until the royal Versailles Spectacles recently organized family was forced to return to the cap- the Jeff Koons Versailles exhibition. Royal Opera ital in October 1789 after the beginning As a result of Le Vau’s enveloppe of Lou- Completed in 1770, the Opéra was in- of the French Revolution. Versailles is is XIII’s château, the king and the queen augurated as part of the wedding fes- therefore famous not only as a building, had new apartments in the new addition, tivities of Louis XV’s grandson, lat- but as a symbol of the system of abso- known at the time as the château neuf. er Louis XVI, and Marie-Antoinette. lute monarchy of the Ancien Régime. They were very beautiful . Some of them Gardens of versailles Begun by Louis XIII in 1623, the châ- which made this palace famous were: teau was originally a hunting lodge in Evolving with the château, the gar- brick and stone. It was later expand- Appartement du roi (King’sApartment) dens of Versailles represent one of the ed into a royal palace by Louis XIV. The appartement du roi is a suite of finest extant examples of Garden à The Palace of Versailles , is a royal châ- The Fifth Republic has enthusiastically rooms originally set aside for the per- la française in French garden design teau inVersailles in the Île-de-France re- promoted the museum as one of France’s sonal use of Louis XIV in 1683. Shrestha VIII-B gion of France. When the château was foremost tourist attractions.[7] The pal- Chateau de Pierrefonds FRENCH ENGLISH Le Château de Pierrefonds est un châ- The ( Château de Pierrefonds) is a cas- teau situé dans la commune de Pierre- tle situated in the commune of Pierre- fonds dans le département de l’Oise fonds in the Oise département (Picardy) (Picardie) de la France. Il est sur le of France. It is on the southeast edge bord sud-est de la forêt de Compiègne, of the Forest of Compiègne, north east au nord-est de Paris, entre Villers-Cot- of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and terêts et Compiègne. Le Château de Compiègne. The Château de Pierrefonds Pierrefonds comprend la plupart des includes most of the characteristics of caractéristiques de l’architecture mil- defensive military architecture from the itaire défensive du Moyen Âge, si elle middle Ages, though it underwent a ma- a subi une restauration majeure dans le jor restoration in the 19th century. In 19ème siècle. Au 12ème siècle, un châ- DPS Sonepat the 12th century, a castle was built on DPS Sonepat teau a été construit sur ce site. Deux this site. Two centuries later, in 1392, siècles plus tard, en 1392, Charles VI King Charles VI turned the County of a transformé le comté de Valois (dont Valois (of which Pierrefonds was part) Pierrefonds faisait partie) dans un Duché into a Duchy and gave it to his broth- et le donna à son frère Louis, duc er Louis, Duke of Orleans. On death in d’Orléans. De 1393 à sa mort en 1407, 1407, the latter had the castle was re- ce dernier avait le château reconstruit built by the court architecture –Jean noir par l’architecte de la cour, Jean le Noir. Gitika Jangir VIII-B Château de Versailles established the etiquette which was ren- Allongé dans la banlieue de Paris, le et la Reine: jamais les ceux de la reine dered famous and copied all around the Château de Versailles était le symbole avait été de la même taille et de même, European court. One of the significant de la monarchie absolue préconisée par mais des théories intéressantes essayer designs within the construction has to do Louis XIV et le palais royal de 1682 à d’expliquer pourquoi Louis XIV a choisi with the configuration and dimension of 1789, lorsque le monarque a été forcé de d’avoir les ont construits ressemblent, the King and Queen’s apartments: never retourner à Paris. Le premier modèle du avec sept salles de enfilade. La vie des Lying in the suburbs of Paris, the Châ- before the Queen’s ones had been of the château a été faite par Philibert Le Roy rois étaient aussi prévisible comme une teau de Versailles was the symbol of the same size and similar, but some inter- et pendant les deux siècles suivants, il y horloge, mais afin de garder la noblesse absolute monarchy espoused by Lou- esting theories try to explain why Louis avait quatre élargissements de construc- calme, les Kings utilisés pour organiser is XIV and royal palace from 1682 to XIV chose to have them built alike, with tion et les renouvellements, lorsque Lou- plusieurs soirées, au cours de laquelle 1789, when the monarch was forced to seven enfilade rooms. Kings’ lives were is XIV a réorganisé le gouvernement de ils sont tous réunis pour discuter, jouer return to Paris. The first design of the as predictable as a clock, but in order to la France et s’y installe, lorsque le tribu- et danser: engourdi par plusieurs di- castle was made by Philibert Le Roy keep the nobility calm, the Kings used to nal a été pleinement établi le 6 mai 1682. vertissements, ils devraient avoir pas and during the next two centuries there organize several evenings, during which Le centre du pouvoir était dans les murs été en mesure de prendre le pouvoir. were four building enlargements and they all met in order to chat, play and du palais, où les bureaux du gouver- En fait, Versailles ambiance était pas renewals, when Louis XIV reorganized dance: numbed by the several divertisse- nement et les milliers de courtisans vi- suffisante pour arrêter une autre force, the government of France and moved ments, they should have been unable vaient. En obligeant la noblesse de pass- qui a frappé en 1789, lorsque la révo- there, when the court was fully estab- to seize the power. Actually, Versailles er du temps chaque année à Versailles, lution française a commencé. Ce que lished on May 6th 1682. The centre of atmosphere was not sufficient to stop le roi a empêché le développement des vous voyez aujourd’hui, lors de l’entrée the power was within the palace walls, another force, which struck in 1789, puissances régionales, et a établi l’éti- des portes de Versailles, est ce que Ma- where the government offices and the when the French revolution began. What quette qui a été rendu célèbre et copié rie-Antoinette vit dans ses derniers jours thousands of courtiers lived. By oblig- you see today, when entering the doors tout autour de la cour européenne. Un en tant que reine de France, au cours ing the nobility to spend some time ev- of Versailles, is what Marie Antoniette des modèles importants dans la con- de la dernière période, elle y passa. ery year in Versailles, the king prevented saw in her last days as Queen of France, struction a à voir avec la configuration Prerna Chauhan VIII-B the development of regional powers, and during the last period she spent there. et la dimension des appartements King 36-41.indd 37 5/26/2016 3:57:34 PM

38 Chimieclasse La Ville - NICE l’Arc deVenet, Musée d’Archéologiede Chimieclasse,classe de chimie, Nice-Cimiez, le Musée de Terra Am- La classe dans laquellejeressens de la joie! ataPalaeontologieHumaine, Promenade La classej’ai vraimentle plus apprécié, Nice est lacinquième ville la pluspeuplée des anglais, l’opéra de nice, Palais Mes professeurs, qui font des expériences! deFrance,après Paris, Marseille, Lyon et Nikaia,Côte d’Azur, la villa Leopolda. Le mélangequi, virevoltant cela, Ajout de’jusqu’àquelques Toulouse. La population estd’environ La cuisine debellesontles fruits de mer, fissuressonores! 1 millionSitué sur lacôte sud-estde la se penchantà partir de notrebureau, France surla Méditerranée, Nice est la huile d’olive, le poisson, les légumes, Vers mabécher, sculpturale! les fruits, le thym, le laurier, la mar- Chauffage, le refroidissement, deuxième plus grande villefrançaisesur jolaine, la carotte, l’oignon, l’ail, l’au- Mes montresenseignants,face àun fronce- la côte méditerranéenneaprès Marseille. ment de sourcils! bergine, la courgette, les tomates. Nice Belleliquide, bulles jaunes, La villede Niceest appeléela Belle, ce a unclimat méditerranéen, jouissant Enseignantest prêt pourlesennuis! qui signifie Nice laBelle, qui est auss- des températures doucesla plupart- Explodingici, ilexplose, Petites boulesjaunesdans les cheveuxde ile titre de l’hymne officieux de Nice, de l’année,les précipitations sonttrès l’enseignant! écrit parMenicaRondellyen 1912. Nice modérée etessentiellementlimité àl’hiv- Ildégoulinesurchâleenseignant, est la capitaledu départementdes Alpes Et rampantle long du mursalle de classe! er. Bellelui-même estune attraction: Féploufici,grâce àpétiller, Maritimeset ladeuxième plus grande le richebleu-vertde la mer, faire du Oh non, jepense que je suisdans le pétrin! villede la régionProvence-Alpes-Côte shoppingvariée, mangermagnifiqueet Ila mangéà travers le plancheren bois, Etchuté en dessousde M.green d’Azur après Marseille. galement bien connu poursa promena- de bellesfaçadesart déco. promenade Chimiedésordre, beaucoup de détresse, Nice est une villehistorique et culturel- des anglaisestl’endroit le plusrelaxant. Aujourd’hui, monbreuvagen’a pas im- deen bord de merdu 19èmesiècle,connu pressionné! leimportante, ainsi que d’unestation sous le nomPromenade des Anglais. By Jessica Pandey XI - B La chimie estma classe favorite, balnéaire très appréciée. Nice esté- il yade nombreux monumentscomme Maisc’est madernière, je crois, hélas! LA MODE DE LA FRANçAIS (FRENCH FASHION) Beaucoup de villes françaises, dont ENGLISH TRANSLATION:- Bordeaux, Nantes or Rennes, host im- Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, Stras- France is a leading country in the fash- portant luxury districts and avenues. bourg, Bordeaux, Nantes ou Rennes, ion industry, along with Italy, Germa- In recent centuries, these cities have hôtes importants districts de luxe et ny, the United Kingdom, Japan, and transformed into developed cities and avenues. Dans les derniers siècles, ces the USA. Fashion is an important part heavy producers and costumers of lux- villes se sont transformées en villes of the country’s cultural life and soci- ury goods. Île-de-France, Manosque, développées et les producteurs et les cli- ety, and the French are well known for La Gacilly (near Rennes), and Vichy ents lourds de produits de luxe. Île-de- lead the cosmetic industry, basing well- good taste. Haute couture and the prêt- à-porter, among other fashion styles, known international beauty houses as remain part of French traditional life. L’Oreal, Lancôme, Guerlain, Clarins, France has many famous designers. Yves Rocher, L’Occitane, Vichy, etc. DPS Sonepat The cities of Nice, Cannes, St. Tro- DPS Sonepat French design became prominent during the 15th century through today. The pez, among others of the French riv- fashion industry has been an import- iera, are well known as places of ant cultural export of France since the luxury, annually hosting many inter- XVII century and the modern haute national media celebrities and person- couture where originated in the 1860s. alities, potentates, and billionaires. Paris acts as the center of the country’s fashion industry. Along with New York EN FRANCAIS:- City, London and Milan, it is consid- La France est un pays leader dans l’in- ered a lead fashion capital. Paris is dustrie de la mode, avec l’Italie, l’Al- lemagne, le Royaume-Uni, le Japon et les Etats-Unis. La mode est une partie importante de la vie culturelle et sociale du pays, et les Français sont bien con- nus pour le bon goût. Haute couture et prêt-à la-porter, entre autres styles de France, Manosque, La Gacilly (près de la mode, font toujours partie de la vie Rennes), et Vichy mènent l’industrie cos- traditionnelle française. La France dis- métique, en se basant maisons de beauté pose de nombreux designers de renom. internationales bien connues comme L’Oréal, Lancôme, Guerlain, Clarins, Design français est devenue impor- Yves Rocher, L’Occitane, Vichy, etc. . tante au cours du 15ème siècle jusqu’à aujourd’hui. L’industrie de la mode Les villes de Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tro- a été une exportation culturel im- pez, entre autres de la Riviera française, portant de la France depuis le XVII sont bien connus comme lieux de The Paris Fashion Week takes place twice siècle et la haute couture moderne luxe, l’hébergement chaque année a year after the Milan Fashion Week. It où l’origine dans les années 1860. de nombreuses célébrités des médi- is the last and usually the most antici- as internationaux et des personnalités, Paris agit en tant que centre de l’indus- des potentats, et les milliardaires. pated city of the fashion month. Dates trie de la mode du pays. Avec New York, are determined by the French Fashion Londres et Milan, il est considéré com- La Fashion Week de Paris a lieu deux home to many premier fashion design- Federation. Currently, the Fashion Week me une capitale de la mode de plomb. fois par an après la Fashion Week ers including Chanel, Pierre Cardin, is held in the Carrousel du Louvre. Paris est le foyer de nombreux créateurs de Milan. Il est le dernier et le plus Céline, Chloe, Dior, Givenchy, Jean By Aadya Jain de mode de premier dont Chanel, Pierre souvent la ville la plus attendue du Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Lanvin, Ro- Cardin, Céline, Chloé, Dior, Givenchy, mois de mode. Les dates sont déter- chas, Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. Class - VIII - B Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Lanvin, minées par la Fédération Français de Many French cities, including Lyon, Rochas, Vuitton et Yves Saint Laurent. la Mode. Actuellement, la Fashion Week se tient au Carrousel du Louvre. Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, Strasbourg, 36-41.indd 38 5/26/2016 3:57:35 PM

39 MY EXPERIENCE STUDYING FRENCH I studied French as a third language from class 6 to class 8 and as second language in class 9 and 10. It’s always a delight to be learning a foreign lan- guage but learning French was spe- cifically more delightful and that’s because French is a lovely language. A common question that everyone has about learning a language is how diffi- cult is it? Now if you ask me to rate French on a scale of 1-10 in terms of dif- movies in French with English subtitles. ficulty, I wouldn’t be able to do that. If A plus point to this, French movies are you study it disinterestedly as a compul- pretty interesting. To increase my vocab- sion, it’s probably a 10 on the difficul- ulary, I made a French dictionary myself ty scale but if you’re actually keen and and read children’s books in French. ready to put in some extra effort then it’s a 1 or 2. A problem that everyone My favorite part of learning French was seems to have while learning a new lan- when I gave my DELF A1 and DELF guage is picking up the pronunciation. A2, international diploma in the language I wouldn’t sugarcoat it and say that it’s and was able to converse with the inter- not, it is difficult to pick up the pronun- viewee in French fluently. Now that’s ciation. The way I did it was by listen- a proud moment for anyone is it not? ing French audios, songs and watching Dhruvika Dhamija XI- E NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolu- tion (1789-1799). After seizing political DPS Sonepat power in France in a 1799 coup d’état, he DPS Sonepat crowned himself emperor in 1804.Napo- leon successfully waged war against var- ious coalitions of European nations and expanded his empire. However, after a disastrous French invasion of Russia in 1812, Napoleon abdicated the throne two years later and was exiled to the island 1769, à Ajaccio, sur l’île méditer- ranéenne de Corse. Il était le deuxième des huit enfants survivants nés de Charles Bonaparte (1746 à 1785), un avocat, et Letizia Romalino Bonaparte (1750 au 1836). Bien que ses parents étaient des membres de la noblesse corse mineur, la famille était pas riche. L’année avant la naissance de Napoléon, la France a acquis la Corse à partir de l’état-ville Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August family was not wealthy. The year before of Elba. In 1815, he briefly returned to de Gênes, Italie. Napoléon Bonapar- 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, on the Mediterra- Napoleon’s birth, France acquired Cor- power in his Hundred Days campaign. te (1769-1821), nean island of Corsica. He was the sec- sica from the city-state of Genoa, Italy. After a crushing defeat at the Battle of également con- ond of eight surviving children born to Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also Waterloo, he renounce his throne once nu sous Na- Carlo Buonaparte (1746-1785), a lawyer, known as Napoleon I, was a French again and was exiled to the remote island poléon Ier, était and Letizia Romalino Buonaparte (1750- military leader and emperor who con- of Saint Helena, where he died at 51. un chef mili- 1836). Although his parents were mem- quered much of Europe in the early 19th FRENCH TRANSLATION taire français et l’empereur qui a con- bers of the minor Corsican nobility, the century. Born on the island of Corsica, Napoléon Bonaparte est né le 15 Août quis une grande partie de l’Europe au 36-41.indd 39 5/26/2016 3:57:36 PM

40 début du 19ème siècle. Né sur l’île de 1799 un coup d’Etat, il se couronné em- invasion française de la Russie en 1812, une cuisante défaite à la bataille de Wa- Corse, Napoléon a rapidement gravi les pereur en 1804. Napoléon fait la guerre Napoléon abdique le trône deux ans plus terloo, il renonce à son trône encore rangs de l’armée au cours de la Révo- une fois et a été exilé à l’île éloignée avec succès contre diverses coalitions de tard et a été exilé à l’île d’Elbe. En 1815, lution française (1789-1799). Après la de Sainte-Hélène, où il mourut à 51. nations européennes et étendu son em- il est retourné brièvement au pouvoir prise du pouvoir politique en France en dans sa campagne des Cent Jours. Après By - KRISHNA GARG VIII - B pire. Cependant, après une désastreuse My Trip To Japan My trip to Japan was one of the best cinated me a lot. I had a great fun there a Japanese family . The warm welcome describe them. Besides advancement experiences of my life. I visited japan clicking photographs and shopping.s by the family made me feel at home . of technology, the country has main- in May 2014 through the JENESYS The next destination was the Gunma It was only there I had the real feel of tained its own culture and tradition . programme. It was an eight day trip. prefecture. It was the place where I ex- japan, learning Japanese culture and life- I brought a lot of things from japan After reaching, I along with other stu- perienced many new things. The visit to style. The host family was very kind and like Japanese fans, sweets, dolls but dents went to the beautiful Imperial Fukiware falls was the best experience hospitable. Visit to shirane gyeon (fish- the most important thing I brought palace situated in Yokohama. Then we of all. The falls were just spectacular. ery), the woodwork classes, story tell- back home are the beautiful memories. had a visit to Asakusa in Tokyo. It is a Then in the Katashina village , I got a ing and the marunuma lake are a part of I had a great fun in japan. I wonderful place known for sightseeing chance to visit Japanese schools. Study- my list of new experiences I had there. would love to go there again….. , praying , buying fortunes and shop- ing, playing and schatting with the Japa- Talking about the people of Japan, ping. The colorful stalls , shopping nese students was a very nice and novel punctual, polite, friendly and help- Shivani Gahlot XII - A streets and the temples built there fas- experience. Then I had a home stay with ing are the few adjectives I can use to THE TREASURE OF FRANCE : THE PORTRAIT OF MONA LISA The Mona Lisa is a half-length por- old and a mother of two sons. 5. Mona Lisa’s smile seems to change trait of a woman by the artist Leon- 3. Digital analysis has revealed that depending on how you look at it mak- ardo Da Vinci, which has been ac- Da Vinci’s facial characteristics and ing it a very debatable topic wheth- claimed as “the best known, the most those of the woman in the paint- er she is actually smiling or not. visited, the most written about, the ing are almost perfectly aligned with 6. Also, Mona Lisa doesn’t have most sung about, the most parodied one another. That means Mona Lisa eyebrows. It is believed Da Vin- DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat work of art in the world”. But why so? can be a self portrait of Da Vinci try- ci never really finished the painting. 1. Leonardo never signed, dat- ing to portray himself as a woman. 7. Da Vinci suggests that the Mona Lisa ed, or gave a name to this painting. 4. The loca¬tion of the land¬scape was one of his most “divine” creations. 2. The identity of the woman in the in the back¬ground is a mys¬tery. This has led many art historians, critiques painting is still a mystery. Most pop- It may have been imag¬i¬nary, and theorists to question its greatness. ular belief is that the woman was and was pos¬si¬bly influ¬enced Dhruvika Dhamija XI - E Lisa Gherardini, who was 24-years- by Chi¬nese land¬scape paintings. Français à DPS, Sonepat - French at DPS, Sonepat try to develop intercultural dimension conducting French Language Olympiad. examination evaluates the four commu- in language teaching to make students French Language Olympiad is conducted nication skills: reading, listening, writ- familiar with French culture. Exchange by French Embassy in association with ing and speaking. Students participat- programmes have the aim of helping to Alliance Française and l’institutFrançais. ed and brought laurels to our school. increase the participant’s understand- The DELF diplomas are the official Students are keen to learn French as ing and tolerance of other cultures, as French language certification of the foreign Language. Number of students well as improving their language skills French Ministry of National Educa- in French in our school as compared and broadening their social horizons. tion. These certificates are recognised to other foreign languages itself speaks Keeping in view our school conducted worldwide. The DELF qualifications volume about importance of learning an exchange programme in May 2011 are consistent with the Common Euro- French in today’s world. Knowledge and May 2014 with a French school. pean Framework of Reference for Lan- of foreign Language is considered as In this two week programme students guages and with international standards additional qualification. French lan- closely observed life of a French stu- for test development. Students can ap- guage learners can seek career op- dent. It included stay with French ply in any French University. They will tions in diplomatic services, teaching, Ms. Divya Maheshwari families and attending French school. not require any other French language translation, interpretation, tourism and French Language Coordinator Our school conducted a Language en- test scores. DELF Diplomas are val- fashion industry. It is really useful for Learning a language is not only about richment programme as a summer camp id for lifetime. The Junior version of travelling in Europe and Canada. To words and vocabulary but a lot more in Summer break. This camp focused DELF has the same basic structure as guide parents Foreign Language ori- than that. In our school, we emphasise on enrichment of spoken French via dif- the standard DELF. It can only be taken entation programme was conducted. that students learn skills of language. We ferent activities. Our school has been by children of secondary-level age. Each 36-41.indd 40 5/26/2016 3:57:36 PM

41 fgUnh dfork Tokyo Qal xbZ] Tokyo is the largest city and the capital of with up to 3,000 people attempting eSa bl fiatjs esa Qal xbZA Japan. Some famous places in Tokyo are: to cross the street at the same time. - Meiji Shrine The absolute location of Tokyo, vkSj jgk ugha tk ldrk] - Tokyo’s Skytree Japan is at the latitude of 35 bu dud rhfy;ksa ds ca/ku esaA - Harajuku degrees 41 minutes north and longi- tude of 139 degrees 41 minutes east. xqykeh vc dc rd >sywaxh eSa] - Ropongi Tokyo is situated in Honshu prefecture. eq>s vius iSj ij NksM+ ns! - Shinjuku Gyoen The relative location of Tokyo is 596 eSa fiatjcn~/k jgdj mM+uk Hkwy tkÅ¡xh] Tokyo is mainly famous for prici- miles northeast of Kagoshima, Japan est cities and rich cultural history. city at the southern tip of the nation. eSa eqDr daB ls xkuk xkuk Hkwy tkÅ¡xhA Tokyo is also home to the Tsukiji fish So,you also visit, the very historical and market,the largest fish market in the cl liuksa esa ns[k jgh gw¡] beautiful city JAPAN and we hope that you world. The Shibuya crossing is a will enjoy a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eSa mM+rh fpfM+;k cu tkrhA famous intersection in Japan that is not Regards unlike Times Square in New York,often Aarush VII-B &&vfuj~ck.k eq[kj~th] 7&c Literatur - ein SMILE IS THE BEST COSMETIC Universum der Why did the Mona Lisa become one smile to show his or her beauty. And It spoils our skin and also some have Geschichten of the most famous paintings of all no matter how much beauty creams many dangerous effects that can infect times? That’s a question, an incredi- and face powder you use, the actual our small internal and external organs. ble amount of people have asked them- cosmetic is your one and only smile. It should be banned as early as possi- selves in the past. One possible answer Deutschland ist ein Buch Land: Mit rund According to today’s society, people es- ble. It should be stopped now and if not is this: because of her unique smile. pecially women spend a lot of money on now it can even take our lives. Instead of 94.000 Titel veröffentlicht oder jährlich So, by the above lines it is clear- cosmetics. But, if there is a smile then these dangerous cosmetics, just a smile DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat neu aufgelegt , ist es eines der weltweit ly justified that smile is actual- what is the need? According to me, buy- makes us more beautiful and graceful. ly the best cosmetic in the world. ing cosmetics are just like burning mon- führenden Buchnationen. Internationale ey. They should be strictly prohibited as Anirban Mukherjee, No matter how much a person is beau- VII-B Frankfurter Buchmesse , die jedes Jahr tiful or handsome, he or she has to they have many bad impacts on our body. im Oktober stattfindet , ist nach wie Change of perception through the majestic Psychology!! vor der internationalen Verlags welt- when life is barren and meaningless. weit wichtigste Treffen , während die similarly do you always have greed This was about the theory of psycholo- behind your sentiments and deeds.. so kleinere Leipziger Buchmesse im Früh- gy... that what it implicates on us as the- dear don’t forget that you are the only oretical study!! but this is not enough to one that loves your family and dear ones jahr hat auch einen Namen als Lesefest describe this vast and diverse subject... unconditionally !! so basically we need für die breite Öffentlichkeit . Seit der as it comes to me and my life so if i to learn the some basis of psychology would start telling the changes and influ- as it is implied in each and every field Wiedervereinigung hat sich Berlin als ence of psychology the space provided of profession whether it would be me- would be short for lighting the impact of dia or teaching and even in our day to Literaturzentrumund internationalen my own views after being introduced to day life... the experience of learning Stadt -Publishing ( Heimat der Verlage psychology!!to live a life of satisfaction this subject actually, not subject but it is and happiness it is necessary for us to making yourself aware of what you real- Suhrkamp Verlag und Aufbau Verlag , explore our surroundings and to explore ly are!! and this feeling make you feel our surrounding the foremost thing is to so great and built self confidence within ua), von dem aufregenden Großstadtlit- explore ourselves .... and the psycholo- yourself.. Not only this , psychology eraturentsteht , der wie von denen gy have its first rule of INSIGHT that is make you experience the vibes of posi- knowing about own self which is most tivity i.e. optimism in my life, I think Well!! When the word psychology is Deutschland hat sich seit dem Ende er- important for leading a successful life!! which everyone looks for their lives.. mentioned, most people automatical- lebt gegründet der Weimarer Republik . ly think of mental illness. where this is there are several questions which are of- As per me psychology is not a subject nothing but the misconception. Whereas, ten raised in one’s mind!! for instance but a path to lead an optimistic, suc- Anirban Mukherjee, A basic definition of psychology is the why should one study psychology?? or cessful and happy life!! at the end just study of mind and behaviour of humans what will be the benefit of studying this a proverb will help you out to get the VII-B and animals in all environments..It can subject?? etc etc.. so let me answer warmth of influence of psychology also be said that psychology is a science these questions with some sort of inter- by” W.H Auden : if we really want to of positive subjective experience, posi- rogation... would you always look for a live, we would better start at once to tive individual traits, and positive institu- reason behind your work and if yes so try, if we don’t ,it doesn’t matter tions promises to improve quality of life let me remind you that as the proverbs ,but we would better start to die!!!” and prevent the pathologies that arise goes “everything happens for a reason, but everything doesn’t require reason”... Thoughts by: Gariema Rai XI - E 36-41.indd 41 5/26/2016 3:57:36 PM

42 PARENT’S WRITE-UPS and trepidation is this school would facil- in Sonepat and for that matter even in itate learning process. One meeting with Delhi. Which school gives you a choice the charismatic Pro-VC, Mrs. R. Mann, over subjects and plethora of opportu- and we felt relieved instantly. We knew nities to choose subjects in senior sec- he’s going to be in safe hands. The year ondary for career development? Well the was 2010 and looking back, we take it as answer falls into a bleak yes as there are a milestone year for my son and for my just a handful of such schools. For us, father and I, a turning point in our lives. the decision to let him pursue his senior Since then, the school has been his sec- classes from DPS Sonepat is based on ond home where he is maturing intellec- the rock support we will get from this tually, socially and spiritually. The teach- school in his formative years and we are ers are the back bone of this school and cent percent sure that these would be the for my son, they are his foster parents. If best years of his life. My father, Shri M. today my son is doing exceptionally well M. Sharma and I extend our heartiest in academics and co-curricular, it has gratitude to Mrs. Mann, all the teach- It seems like yesterday that we visited been possible because of the un-flinch ers and staff for being there for us al- Being a part of an institution since 10 DPS Sonepat following a close friend’s able support his teachers have provided. ways and we sincerely pray this school years, feels great. Me, being one of recommendation. The reason for shifting They nurture him, guide him and instill touches the zenith of success and fame. the oldest parents of the school have my son was that he was not getting the at- in him the values which form the quint- witnessed all the events and have thor- tention that was required to help him gain essential traits of a good human being. God bless! oughly enjoyed them. Over these years, confidence and boost up his self esteem. I stress upon the fact that DPS Sonepat Dr. Rashmi Sharma I have witnessed the school’s expansion, Needless to say, we had apprehension is far superior to its counterpart schools M/o Atulit Sharma (X-D) growth and progress step by step and has never looked back. The school stands I, Savita Rana, mother Aaryan Rana(- out in every way. The school staff has class 3rd B) has till now from the life been extremely supportive in all times. experiences developed the understanding The teachers are truly very helpful. that education is the most valuable as- This school has given a huge exposure set that help a person to create the other to its students. It has expanded its hori- important assets which cater to an in- zon not only in academics but in sports dividual’s physical, mental, emotional, and other co-curricular activities too. social and spiritual needs. Educational Hearty congratulations to the school on DPS Sonepat institutions are being developed with the completing its incredible 10 years. DPS Sonepat objective of imparting education for the holistic development of a child which Mr. Ashok Kaushik is instrumental in the development of (F/o Vanshika Kaushik, XI-A) the society and humanity as a whole. A mother is bestowed with the duty to feature that has appealed to me is the fact make right choices for her child and se- that it encourages expression of innova- lection of an educational institution that tive ideas of children, thereby unleashing My impression about DPS, Sonepat him. I admire not just the teacher-taught would lay the foundation of her child’s their latent potentials - while ensuring School is a building which has four walls future is a big and very important deci- relationship but also the teacher-parent that discipline is not compromised. As a with tomorrow inside it_ Lon Watters sion. I too faced this decisive state when dialogue which in any way in the com- parent the journey has just begun for us there was a big question in front of me plete interest of the child. In my obser- and it’s a long way to go. We are grateful DPS has a name in itself and DPS So- to whom I should surrender my child in vance the administration, teaching and nepat has stood by the reputation it his best interest. I chose this school with non-teaching staff, all are working in to DPS Sonepat, particularly Ms. Pree- holds in the country. Apart from the ed- utmost care and speculation but was still coherence for making our children a ti Bhardwaj, ClassTeacher (KG-B), for ucational facilities which are the back- a bit worried about my child’s complete productive resource for the nation. I am her continued support, easy accessibility bone of the school, the environment, development. It has been almost five thankful and congratulate whole DPS campus, personal touch, the schedule years of our association with this school family for meeting my and other parent’s of co-curricular activities is what amaz- and now all the doubts and worries have expectations and letting our children es me and attracts me to the school. blossom in the most natural manner. proved obsolete. This school apart from I always ponder, “Wish I could academics has provided my ward ample Thank you. have had such an environment! opportunities and helped him as well as Ms. Savita Rana me to recognize the latent potential in (M/o Aaryan Rana, III-B) DPS Sonepat provides a constructive en- vironment for a child’s complete educa- Today education is no more synonymous tion and social skills. The stimulus and to academics and marks or grades. Go- learning mediums are varied and encour- ing by the recent trends, the very concept aging. I am very pleased with the prog- of education is likely to be overhauled in ress my sons have made since joining the next 10-15 years and it would include the school. The teachers have kept me assessment of all faculties of students’ updated about them at regular intervals. intelligence, emotions, extra-curricular through all modes of communication - Looking forward for even more progress activities, awareness, etiquettes, techno- thus guiding us during this crucial jour- by my kids and I am sure with the efforts ney. During this journey, DPS Sonepat school is taking the goal set would be sure- logical know-how, and so on. It is for has in fact given us all opportunities to ly achieved. Thank You! DPS Sonepat. this challenge of tomorrow that we need relive our precious childhood memories. to prepare our kindergarten goers of to- Lt. Col. Amit Parab,Sena Medal day. However, when options for school- Proud to be a part of DPS Sonepat family. (F/o Atiksh Parab, IIB & ing are endless, ‘choice’ can indeed be a Regards Anvey Parab, NUR) challenge. As parents of primary school Ms. Sreetama Samanta & Mr. Tridip student of DPS Sonepat, the most unique Samanta (P/o Shinja Samanta, KG-B) 42-52.indd 42 5/26/2016 3:59:13 PM

43 To the Teacher of high school senior, young girl….heading various projects a teacher of a high school senior -- but and activities, happy to be where she is. I know I am not alone. We really are in My child joined school in the 9th grade… beginning of the senior school. As a par- Still, I can hear the doubtful thoughts this together, this parenting and teaching, ent I was sending a piece of my heart of the various choices after school -- I know that you care about our children and leaving it in your hands. Coming work, college, courses. She listens to my and even on days when they drive you from a girl’s school to a co-ed seemed choices for her as well. Sometimes, she crazy, you won’t forget your mission. I a very difficult step. A welcoming envi- really dislikes me for it, but with tears want you thank-you and let you know that ronment, safety, trust, respect, fairness, in my eyes I have to push my child as I I feel lucky to have her in your school. high expectations,—these elements add ponder the impending day when I will Thank you up to a positive school climate. Today, send my child off into the outside world. Mrs Subhashini Sharma 3 years later, I see her as a confident It’s a daunting task -- to be a parent or (M/o Shivangi Sharma, XI C) I thank DPS School for the support Our relation with DPS has been very ery child blissful., and also because company they kept, books they read, etc. and encouragement provided to my fulfilling. Both our kids Bhanuj and Kar- she loves each child a lot a if her own. During the PTMs we were updated by son Kartik Sharma. He was able to tikeya found opportunities of progress all these details & teachers like Suparna concentrate his sports and school un- and development, which outside DPS The teachers are also very dedicated in Ma’m, Gunjan ma’m,Prachi ma’m,Shi- der your able guidance and support educating children to become ready for kha Ma’m & many others were willing without which it was not possible oth- Sonepat would not have been possible. life and not just simply educating them to offer us the much needed counseling erwise so again a big thank you!!! We were initially worried about sending according to the school curriculum. sessions to us for handling an adoles- He has started now his college education our kids to a hostel, but after seeing the As parents we feel that our children are cent. This helped me putting my message in BCOM (P) program. He was short amount of improvement that our kids across to a confident teenager in a non-ag- listed in many Delhi University Col- have gone through, we are happy that we on the verge of achieving what they aimed gresive yet a firm manner. The results leges but we got him admitted in Sri took this decision. It has everything that for and this is all thanks to DPS Sonepat. were quite satisfactory. She was speak- Venkateswara College (Venky) due to We can proudly say that our kids have ing to me about her life and friends too. near proximity of his Tennis academy. any parent would want in a home, plus FYI, We are still continuing our thrust the warmth and care of guardian like been educated at a place which is This not only helped in the personali- ty development of Isha but also of her not just their school but also consid- for making him a good sports person and teachers makes it a successful endeavor. younger brother who also got a chance better human. Let’s see how he succeed Mrs Mann is often referred to as ‘sec- ered by them as their second home. of becoming the junior head boy. now at Men’s circuit and in future overall. ond mother’ by our children and it is Ms. Radhika Sharma & Mr. P Sharma Mr. Sanjay Sharma rightly said so because of the efforts (P/o Bhanuj Sharma & Kartikeya Since Isha was balancing well between academics & co-curricular activities, (F/O Kartik Sharma, Batch 2014-15) she puts in for making the life of ev- Sharma) she was considered as a suitable can- didate for the post of Head Girl. With Changing my daughter’s school was a used to a new environment can be out, we checked it with our fingers the love & support of the teachers & DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat very critical decision, for me, to take. We tough for even the ‘king of the jungle’. crossed. To our pleasant surprise, she her peer group she was unanimously shifted Isha from an old reputed school Isha started enjoying her new friends, stood first in her class. Then in class elected as the head girl of the school. of Sonepat to a new branded school. My teachers and the activities, all with VIII, she surpassed her own achieve- This gave her enough confidence & op- son had been studying here (in primary the onset of the new session. She was ment by winning the Rolling Tro- portunities too. As they say with ‘Pow- wing) for the last 3 years and I was aware participating in most of the activi- phy for excellence in academics for er comes great responsibility’. She has of the activities and the exposure that the ties and was doing fairly well in the 3 yrs consecutively. We were delight- become more humble & compassionate. students get here. But still, the risk of academics too. She rejoiced in the ed as well as elated by the recogni- uprooting a best student of a renowned liberal environment of the school, tion & the reward given by the school. Now, with the blessings of her Prin- school to unknown terrainwas very high. but at the same time, devoted her This motivated Isha further. She did not cipal and her teachers, we hope Isha to get into a good university and ful- We prepared ourselves as well as our time and energy to make a prom- feel the need to take extra coaching. This fil the dream of becoming an achiev- child for an average kind of a result in inent place for herself in the crowd. was all due to the personal guidance & er as well as an unpretentious person. class VI. Though, her class-teacher, This was like a breather for us. The attention given by the teachers towards Ms. Shalini was quite impressed by Isha flame of hope was flickering now. the students. Teachers took notice of Ms. Ritu Garg from the very first day but still getting When the results of final exams were the personal lives of theirs too, like the (M/o Isha Garg, XI-A) HELPING HANDS eSa paæ”ks[kj mik/;k; fiNys 10 o’kksaZ Mkyrs jgrs gSa A ekSleh Qwyksa ds ikS/kksa bl fo|ky; esa gsM ekyh ds :i esa dks rks cgqr gh lgt ds j[kk tkrk viuh lsok,a ns jgk gw¡A bl fo|ky; ds gS D;ksafd ;s gh ekSleh Qwy fo|ky; ifjlj dks lqanj cukus esa esjh iwjh Vhe dh lqUnjrk esa pkj&pk¡n yxkrs gSaA geus iw.kZ :i ls ladYic) gSa A bl gsrq fo|ky; ds pkjksa vkSj mu ikS/kksa dks Hkh gekjk /;ku lkQ&lQkbZ ds çfr fo’ks”k yxk;k gS tks le; ds lkFk c<+dj :i ls jgrk gSA ge ç;kl djrs gSa fd fo|ky; dh “kksHkk dks vkSj c<+k nsaxA ge fdlh Hkh çdkj dh xanxh isM+&ikS/kksa ds fo|kfFkZ;ksa ls Hkh vis{kk j[krs gSa fd ikS/ chp u iuisA le;&le; ij issM+& ikS/ kksa ds chp xanxh u djsa] fdlh Hkh çdkj kksa esa [kkn vkSj vU; t:jr dh oLrq,a ls isM+&ikS/kksa dks uqdlku u igq¡pk,¡A esjk uke Fkkik gS A eSa lkr& vkB o”kksaZ ls bl c<+ tkrk gS fd bUgsa fdlh Hkh çdkj ls fo|ky; esa jlksb, dk dk;Z dj jgk gw¡ A Hkkstu lEcU/kh ijs”kkfu;ksa dk lkeuk u esjk uke f=yksd flag gSA esjk dk;Z gSa fd ugha bl ckr dk eq>s /;ku cPpksa dks lqj{kk çnku djuk gSA bl j[kuk gSA fo|kFkhZ vkil esa >xM+ rks eSa vkSj esjs lHkh lkFkh feydj ;s ç;kl djuk iM+sA Hkkjrh;] pkbful vkSj FkkbZ gsrq eq>s fo|ky; esa rSukr fd;k x;k ugha jgs gSa] fdlh ckr dks ysdj vfç; djrs gSa fd cPpksa dks muds Loknkuqlkj] O;atuksa dk fuekZ.k fd;k tkrk gS ftlls gSA fo|ky; Hkou ds }kj ij esa lpsr ?kVuk u gksus ik, bR;kfn ckrksa dk ikSf”Vd vkSj LokLF;o/kZd Hkkstu feysA dh cPpksa ds Hkkstu dk Lokn cnyrk jgsA jgrk gw¡ fd fdlh Hkh cPps rFkk f’k{kdksa eq>s fo’ks”k :i ls /;ku j[kuk irk pw¡fd gekjs fo|ky; esa iwoksZÙkj jkT;ksa ge rks cl cPpksa ls ;gh pkgrs gSa dks ijs”kkuh dk lkeuk u djuk isM+A gSA f’k{kdksa rFkk fo|kfFkZ;ksa dk O;ogkj rFkk fons”kksa ds cPpsa Hkh v/;;ujr gSa fd og fey&tqydj jgsa] fey&ckaVdj Hkou ds ckgj cPpksa dk vkuk&tkuk esjs çfr lfg’.kq vkSj lg;ksxkRed gSA blfy, gekjk nkf;Ro vkSj Hkh vf/kd [kk,¡ ,d nwljksa dh Hkkoukvksa dks le>saA yxk jgrk gS cPps lqjf{kr vk&tk jgs &f=yksd ukFk ¼xkMZ½ 42-52.indd 43 5/26/2016 3:59:13 PM

44 SPoRTS 100% SPORTS Many children and parents wonder, “Why out adulthood. Playing a sport gives are sports important in the school?” children the ability to develop and en- The answer to this question is simply hance their fine and gross motor skills. that sports are important for the growth and development of children’s mind and DPS Sonipat provides a plethora of esjk uke lhek gSA eSa bl fo|ky; esa prqFkZ esjk uke js[kk gS] eSa bl fo|ky; esa lQkbZ deZpkjh Js.kh deZpkjh ds :i esa dk;Zjr gw¡A vkfQl] ds :i esa dk;Zjr gw¡A lQkbZ dk dk;Z Hkh fo|ky; body. Sports foster many of the skills that sports opportunities to the students un- dksfMZusVj] f’k{kdksa rFkk cPpksa ds chp esa jgdj dk ,d egÙoiw.kZ dk;Z gS D;ksafd LoPN okrkoj.k the children will use in their middle and der the skilled guidance of proficient eq>s dk;Z djuk gksrk gSA fo|ky; dh lw- i<+kbZ ds fy, cgqr t#jh gSA le;&le; ij high school and even adulthood. Playing coaches. Our students have bagged pukvksa dks f’k{kdksa rFkk cPpksa ds chp igq¡pkuk] nokbZ;ksa dk fNMdko fd;k tkrk gS] fQukby rFkk a sport in the school has many benefits. many positions in various sports cham- NksVs cPpksa dk /;ku j[kuk cPpksa dh vH;kl vU; lk/kuksa ls fo|ky; ifjlj esa ckj&ckj iksNk iqfLrdkvksa] iqLrdksa dh lkj&laHkky]LVkQ:e yxk;k tkrk gS rkfd ePNj –eD[kh bR;kfn u gksA It’s never too early to start a healthy life- pionship and have also been select- dh ns[kjs[k vkfn dk;Z esjs }kjk fd;s tkrs gSa A style through diet and exercise. Children ed both at state and national levels. gekjs lkFk&lkFk cPpksa dk Hkh ;g nkf;Ro curk f’k{kdksa rFkk cPpksa dk esjs çfr vPNk gS fd og lQkbZ ds çfr tkx:d jgsa] b/kj&m/kj who play a sport are already initiating O;ogkj jgrk gS] eSa viuk dk;Z iw.kZ xanxh u djsa] ;FkkLFkku dpjk Mkysa] rHkh LoPN a habit of exercise that increases the Ms Kshama Guleria bZekunkjh vkSj esgur ds lkFk djrh gw¡A vkSj LoLFk okrkoj.k ge çnku dj ldrs gSaA chances they will continue it through- Faculty, Sports Department 100% SPORTS DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat FAREWELL 42-52.indd 44 5/26/2016 3:59:13 PM

45 BIDDING ADIEU DPSSOBA fragrance of flower diffuses in sweet ship which came to me as a benefit of es that I had, the opportunities that breeze of garden, the same was my case. Boarding school. The skill sets that I have I received or the respect that I earned It hardly took me two months to get ac- earned, whether it may be oratory or hu- for myself and for this I shall al- quainted with the school and the new man resource, psychological well-being ways be thankful to this Organisation. environment. It became a place where I or my over all development, are all re- Bhanuj Sharma discovered my hidden talent and harness. sults of my education at DPS, Sonepat. School Head Boy (2008 – 2009) I recall the scolding and praises, those Everybody does not get the chanc- School Head Boy (2010 – 2011) wins and defeats, that pin drop silence DPS, Sonepat has always been more and the fish market scenes, those tro- than just a school to me, I prefer to call phies and lessons…..all these make it my second home. As I stood every day me feel nostalgic. I have learnt many reciting the Morning Prayer with fold- Time and tide waits for none. What lifetime lessons in school which will ed hands, I was intrigued by these lines from the prayer “oaks grow strong in surprises me is how time flies by and help me sail through the journey of contrary winds and diamonds are made leave us with full of cheerful mem- my being. Found teachers as captains under pressure.” Growing up at DPS, ories and pleasant experiences. I to guide, friends as co-crew members. Sonepat, I have witnessed every indi- still have the screen shots of my first Eventually DPS, Sonepat turned out to vidual follow these words and now it’s year in school,….very much alive. be my second home, teachers my next an integral part of my ideology. If I had guardians and my friends as my sib- to name one thing that this place won’t When I stepped in the premises of DPS, add to your dictionary, it is complacency. Sonepat I was a bit anxious to find what lings. For me, DPS, Sonepat is not just my new school would be like, I was ad- a school but a family-with a difference. Thank you teachers for never allow- better individual each day and every day! mitted in DPS in class 6, as a child who AAKASH NASIR ing me to stagnate in my growth, Aashima Thukral work and moulding me into a was yet to enter his dreamy teenage. As (Head Boy, 2014-15) (Batch 2008-09) My journey through the years in DPS, which is very very important for indi- It took me maybe a week to feel that all because I was so absorbed by my Sonepat has been very fulfilling. What vidual growth. Hostel too, provided me I was at home in DPS, Sonepat. The surrounding. I am and I will always be started as desire to stay in Hostel, ended a platform to interact with students of school had started its and it felt like grateful to my parents for sending me up changing my life. Our school is a various countries, cultures and under- it was growing along with us and the to Sonepat. It may not be the best for stand them. When I was first appointed teachers; we were all in sync. I loved many; I won’t exchange it for anything. the School Head Boy in 2008, all this my teachers for one reason they never DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat assisted me in handling people and sit- gave up on me even though they knew Congratulations to the whole DPS, Sonepat team on complet- that I wasn’t improving. I find that kind ing its great 10 years of the school. of attitude very rare in today’s world. Can’t wait to visit you all very soon The school prospectus wrote your sec- ond home and it truly was. There were Joe Nepram; Batch: 2005-2011 days I didn’t think about my home at (Hostel Head Boy 2010 & Gan- mine. As I offered her rasgullas, she exclaimed, ‘One decade, Tanya.’ The word ‘decade’ was well stacked in my vocabulary that day. A few weeks later, when my English teacher asked the class what a decade was, I glibly answered. When I changed school for a brief pe- riod of four months in my senior years, I realized how DPS, Sonepat had been a consistent source of freedom to me. As I look back, I feel privileged to have uations previously unknown to me, and land full of opportunities just needed to at the same time helped in developing Tanya Sethi grown up in an atmosphere that never be explored and if you have what it takes confidence to overcome circumstances. restricted me or for a matter of fact, to be a leader, then there is no stopping That was when I realized what my true Delhi Public School, Sonepat; a place anybody from following one’s heart. you. From being a regular student to potential is, and then there was looking where I entered as a 9 year old and there- I could stay in the art room and paint becoming the School Head Boy, there back. I happened to become the Head after could never leave. Even today, a year for any number of hours, or could try were a lot of support systems involved. Boy again in 2010 with complete support and half into college, DPS, Sonepat is in- aping Ranjan Sir’s quick hand move- Love from teachers and encouragement from Teachers and Students who trust- variably the other term for home. It’s the ments on sitar during the mystical from friends helps you become someone ed me with the responsibility of caring haven of all the beautiful and some not- what others can only dream of. Mann for our school and its students. More- so beautiful memories that shaped and ‘sawaal jawaab’ sessions. I could issue ma’am is an epitome of selflessness, my over, this had a deep positive impact on multiple books from the library (of mentor and a friend who guided me to my studies which came out gloriously groomed the little cranky kid I was into course after some persuading) and could success even though I was unsure of it. a confident young woman, I am today. sit for hours with teachers and peers during my Class 10th results. During DPS is a place where we have com- my stay in hostel, I made friends who As the school completes ten years of for out-of-the-classroom discussions. plete support of teachers, and infrastruc- will last for a lifetime and still not lose its existence, I am reminiscent of Mrs. I have swum. I have danced. I have en- ture to support development of students touch. People yearn for such friend- Mann’s remarks when I had completed acted. I have done it all and that too at 42-52.indd 45 5/26/2016 3:59:13 PM

46 my own free will. Frankly, being able and we become active agents of change ing from kids to well meaning adults is body’s brother. Another one became to do what I wanted to has been the in the society, in one way or the other. enough to form life-long connections. I his sister-in-law. Gradually, most of the most cherished experience of my school As the school shaped the person I was must say, I have been fortunate to have class was related to each other in these life. This not only helped me explore becoming, it also bestowed me with some of the best people as my teach- self-made relations. It was fun then. the world, but it helped me explore my friends (After a point, teachers become ers; teachers, who worked day in and Now, I understand its gravity. The own self. It has let me learn from my friends too) that I am never going to for- day out to make us better human beings. school has given me a family, with very own experiences, as I quenched get in life. As we parted ways, promis- Back in class 9th, few friends and I whom my DNA does not match. But, my curiosity. I believe that the values es of staying in constant contacts were prepared a skit for special assembly it’s indeed a family, nonetheless; a of freedom, exploration and openness made everywhere. One year hence, to celebrate the festival of ‘Rakhi’, family that shall be cherished forever. that the school has instilled and contin- I realize that to stay friends, constant wherein we acted as relatives. Post ues to instill in each student, ensures contact is hardly required. The very the assembly, the network of relatives Tanya Sethi that passion never dries out of our souls fact, that we have seen each other grow- just grew. Somebody became some- (Batch 2013-14) GOOD THINGS COME TO PEO- which at DPS, Sonepat is inculcated in through waves of challenges. When I PLE WHO WAIT, BUT BET- each child with aim to make self-confi- was declared as the HEAD GIRL of TER THINGS COME TO THOSE dent and independent individuals ready the school it was equivalent to a long WHO GO OUT AND GET IT’. to take up challenges of the world out- awaited dream come true.The trust and side the protected environment of the faith of my teachers in me transformed Delhi Public School, Sonepat is a mini world that nurtures students from differ- school. DPS, Sonepat provides a wide me as an individual in the span of 8 yrs. ent zones of the world, with difference in spectrum of co-curricular and extra-cur- To become a part of DPS, Sonepat was their opinions, but at the end of the day ricular activities ranging from sports the right decision of my life. I would they all are united because this is what to community service. My teachers have like to thank our Pro Vice Chairper- we learn in DPS, Sonepat, living ami- been a great source of inspiration and son Mann Ma’am for establishing a cably. I became a part of DPS, Sonepat torch-bearers of my life. Our teachers school which transforms a child to in 2006 and my journey of these 8 years are our coaches, sponsors, counselors confident, independent and sincere stu- and mentors who help us in amending dent to establish in the outside world. PRATIBHA CHAUHAN had been a memorable one enclosing in our mistakes. As the time passed by I PRATIBHA CHAUHAN me the moments and the instances which I will cherish life long. The main thrust have learnt in abundance.I owe my grat- HEAD GIRL(2012-2013) of education should be wisdom for life itude to my teachers who guided me ASHMEET SINGH REKHI The last 8 years of my life spent in has been the amazing people I met love school gave. The sweet memories liked most of them. Some mixed freely DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Delhi Public School, Sonepat has un- here. Calling them friends just don’t of school days can never be forgotten. with us and some were rather grave. They doubtly been the most crucial years seem right. They have been a family For me sweet are the memories of loved me and helped me in learning. and shall stay close to my heart always. supporting me in the toughest of times. They also scolded me whenever I went school days. Deep are the impressions While I committed mistakes and a few I so vividly remember that even during of school life and unforgettable are wrong and some were so cool that they times went off the track, the school class 12th where anyone would bring up the experiences in school days. During even got involved in the pranks I played. seemed to always see huge potential the topic of how school life was going this time, one experience many emo- Inspite of sitting and studying in class- instored in me as it continuosly moti- to end, it seemed that the end is real- tions – happiness, sadness and even room, I was often seen standing outside vated me to turn my dream into reali- ly far. It seemed as if the school days love. School helped me to grow men- in punishment. It was fun, it was expe- ty. I cannot express enough gratitude shall go on forever. But then school life tally and physically. It marked my de- rience, it was guidance. I feel so proud to my teachers for believing in me. did end and college started. While col- veloping time to become a teenager. that I have been a part of DPS, Sonepat. One important aspect of my journey lege has brought so much new to life, I came in contact with many teachers. I ASHMEET SINGH REKHI it can never replace the warmth and (Batch 2013-14) KAARTIK BOUDWAL Could there be a better fairyland than tellects and talented people. DPS, I love about my school. I never felt Nevertheless, all this has been pos- a school which makes it possible for Sonepat has made me what I am to- that I was talking to an authority, the sible because of the aucourant lady I us to create and fabricate ourselves? day, and without being boastful I’ve teachers made us feel like friends. adore, my inspiration, a model of suc- YES! YES! YES! For me, in DPS, Sone- come out as a wholesome personality. It has been an amazing experience. cess and piousness, Mrs R. Mann. It’s pat it is. The school that has always given Who knows the difference between right I have personally felt and observed her great vision and knowledge that our much more, then asked for. It’s a place and wrong, has the confidence to speak that the teachers here are in fact con- school is glowing and attaining heights where we get prodigious opportunities up for the just thing and can lead. DPS, cerned about students’ life. They nur- day by day. She is the philosopher’s and chances, all of which upshots... form- Sonepat has helped me to inculcate all ture the students just as their own kids. stone........ “Turning lives into pre- ing an incredible persona of the students. of these qualities. I had enormous op- The fondness and respect is beyond any- cious gold”. She inspires each life in her I can pompously say that DPS, So- portunities to explore at DPS, Sonepat one’s belief. I’ve had teachers with un- contact. We all love you Mann Ma’am. nepat is one of the best and the cool- which have been possible only and only conditional love for everyone like Monica My school has been a temple of learning, est thing that has ever happened to because of the incredible school envi- Ma’am, Garima Ma’am....God’s invalu- which I worship each day, without fail. me in my life. I have learnt such great ronment; my friends and the teachers.... able gifts to me...us . There are devoted I love my school; it’s like the blood that things here, which I can bet would The school has undeniably got the best teachers like Deepika Ma’am, Bhalla Sir, flows in my veins and leading me in life. not have been able to learn elsewhere. staff around. The relationship that stu- Ahluwalia Sir, and the list goes on.... Kaartik Boudwal I’ve been fortunate to get a chance to dents and teachers share is flabber- each teacher is a gem in its own kind. (Batch 2014-15) grow up amongst some of the high in- gasting. 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47 SHIWANSHU We are creatures of circumstances. If for that game and my court. I believe Special classes in afternoon and at night There isn’t a day our genes have shaped our biological tennis taught me a lot about discipline, were just other great flashes of time to when I don’t miss make up, our environment has shaped hard work, focus and overall mak- interact with and talk to teachers and my school days. the development of our natures. Nos- ing of my personality .For such won- know how to get better at subjects. I was They say home is talgia is an attempt to preserve that ders, I heartily thanks Mann ma’am not good at all with social science and it where the heart which was good in the past. But my for always lending a supportive hand. was not what I wanted, but somehow I is but I left mine tales are not simply about nostalgia. Friends the most important part of my managed to get 10 in it. It was all possi- in DPS Sonepat They are about how the process of grow- life with whom stealing food from mess, ble because of the notes and techniques only. School years have been the golden ing up has made us what we are today. making faces in the class, teasing each years of my life and it won’t be wrong to It was April 2007 when I entered into other to laughing unconsciously was fun. given by Bhalla Sir and Monica Ma’am. call it my second home because I found this wonderland. Yea! For me it was Hostel was another great place to live in. Today I have a great interest in Civics and an extended family in my peer group. and is still undeniably a wonderland. It We were almost 9 to 10 friends staying world politics and this happened because was the first Day of my school; a stern in nearby dormitories. Eating each oth- of elevating my interest in the subject. I want to express gratitude to all my man showed up in the class (Basu Sir) er’s eatables, making fun, casting into Playing tennis early morning and reach- teachers who left no stone unturned to and asked to vote for the post of moni- others characters was all part of good ing late to class was a part of my daily help me unleash my potential even if it tor. Ignoring him, I stood firm and told old days. Criticizing the menu (food) schedule and then when you get to sit next meant staying back after school for preps. him, I wanted to be voted too. I won the and asking Thappa (the cook) to serve to one you like in class was always great. small voting contest. Is that how your more was an everyday routine but to be Last but not the least I have had best of The beauty of this place lies in the first day at school goes? Lucky me! honest, when I look back now, I have time, experience, friends and teachers at fact that you are always encouraged With only motto to gain good grades had the best of foods at DPS Sonepat in DPS Sonepat and they are still a part of me. to have a thought process of your own and perform better in class, I was just terms of assortment ,savor and quality. “You are good enough, smart enough, beau- and stay inquisitive. I am grateful for trying to be another studious boy. As a Ganga house member and later the all the undaunted warmth and affection With the passage of time DPS Sonepat House Captain I had responsibilities to tiful enough and strong enough. Believe I received here from my teachers, fel- taught me a lot about competition, ef- make our house better and effective. Do- it and never let insecurity run your life.” low students and the supporting staff. ficacy, strength, dedication and goals. ing well for my house was not the only A big “Thank you” to all the teachers for Opportunity to grow, excel in various objective .The feeling with which we their efforts to making me what I am to- Thank you once again for the twinge you streams was easy with great teachers, participated and played in various events day. Further I am grateful to Mann Ma’am all took and the toil that you all did to shape coaches and of course the infrastruc- is still so young in my mind. It would for her unconditional love and support. us into the individuals that we are today. ture. Half of my life at DPS Sonepat not be wrong to state “We could reach to Shiwanshu Kumar Drishtant Kapur went playing tennis. I had a deep love any extend for the pride of our house”. (Batch 2011-12) (Batch 2008-09) TEACHING FACULTY 2015-16 DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat 42-52.indd 47 5/26/2016 3:59:16 PM

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49 WITH US FoR A DECADE… SINCE UNA PASo (2005 oNWARDS) TEACHER ADMIN SUPPORT STAFF 1. Srimati Manju, Governess 1. Ms. Deepika Singh 4. Ms. Pooja Sunit Chawla 1. Mr. Anil Rajput Special Counsellor Time Table Coordinator Accounts Officer 2. Sri Chander Shekhar, Gardener DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat 3. Sri Rajender Bahadur,Gardener 2. Ms. Ekta Malhotra 5. Ms. Shalini Bhaduria 2. Mr. Pawan Kumar Middle School Coordinator Avishkaar Science Centre and Senior Estate Manager Science Olympiad Coordinator 4. Sri Khederu, Cafeteria Staff 5. Sri Ganesh, Gardener 3. Ms. Nidhi Chanana 6. Ms. Shikha Sharma 3. Mr. Ravish Thakur H.O.D. Arts Department Middle School Coordinator I.T. Hardware & Networking Head 6. Sri Yashpal, Cafeteria Staff 42-52.indd 49 5/26/2016 3:59:17 PM

50 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2016 (APRIL-MAy 2016) Adhyan Dhull and Aryaman Saigal of Class 10 have been awarded the prestigious PASCH scholarship to visit Shlitz,Germany and study the Youth Course for 3 weeks in the month of June 2016 as 100% scholarship. Teacher’s achievements • Ms. Suparna achieved 100% attendance consecutively for six years, in the session 2015-16. • Ms. Gunjan achieved 100% attendance in the session 2015-16. • Ms. Neeru and Mr Bhalla showcased excellent academic result in the subjects English and Geography, respectively, in the session 2015-16. • Mr. Pardeep Wadhwa has been successfully handling the Evaluation of Evidence of Assessment as the City Coordinator of the schools at Sonepat, consecutively, for the past three years receiving apprecia- tion from CBSE since the past two years. • Ms. Divya Maheshwari has co-authored, Class 9th and 10th French text books, by CBSE. Adhyan Dhull Aryaman Saigal • Ms. Kamlesh achieved 100% attendance consecutively for two years, in the session 2015-16. Ms Suparna Ms Gunjan Ms Neeru Mr Bhalla Mr Pardeep Ms Divya Ms Kamlesh SNEAk A PEEk AT 2016-17 OBITUARy Saswata Basu, DPS Sonepat DPS Sonepat Headmaster (Senior) Mr Basu joins the force with a vision to nurture the excitement of the 21st century teaching learning paradigm. He sincere- ly believes with a collaborative participa- tion the gen next learners can themselves craft solutions for a better tomorrow. Sutapa Basu, Headmistress (Junior) Being associated with education for more than 18 yrs, Ms Basu always be- lieved that education is ever evolving. Children learn things differently ev- ery day. According to her, 2016-17 is going to explore diverse learning at DPS, Sonepat and achieve 100% ac- tive participation by the children. Capt. (Retd.) Aarti Malik, Headmistress (Hostel) An astute and result oriented profes- sional having 10 yrs of experiences in the Indian Armed Forces and Cor- porate, is looking forward to making the boarders self reliant, confident, 42-52.indd 50 5/26/2016 3:59:18 PM