DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

VASANT KUNJ

Senior School Activities

CELEBRATING GANDHIJI’S 150 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

The 73rd Independence Day of our glorious nation holds special significance for all of us as it

also happens to be the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation. To

make this Independence Day truly memorable and meaningful, a plethora of fun-filled events

and creative activities were conducted across classes in the school. The objective of these

events, thought-provoking special assemblies and activities was to highlight the essence and

morals espoused by Gandhiji not only in his relentless struggle for Indian Independence but

also in his glorious life. Gandhiji’s values of non-violence, truth and honesty, righteousness

and cleanliness were also emphasised by teachers in their interactive classroom sessions.

73 Hours of Social Change: Post Card Writing Activity

The Gandhi Samiti and Darshan Samiti, introduced CHANGE 150: a youth-powered

celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. In pursuance of this initiative, all the

students of Classes VI to X of our school participated in a Post Card Writing Activity. On a

simple post card provided by the school, the students articulated one civic change that they

passionately wished to see in India. They wrote, drew and painted their ‘Social Change Idea’.

The said postcards were later posted to Change 150, Letter Farms, Post Bag No. 1683, Kochi,

Kerela 682015.

Essay Writing Competition at the Middle School and Senior School Level

Under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society, DPS Vasant Kunj organised an Essay

Writing Competition for its students, leading to Gandhiji’s 150 years of birth anniversary

celebrations. The Competition was conducted at the Middle School and Senior School Level

and the topic for the same was ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’. Students expressed their concerns on

cleanliness and hygiene in our environment. The participants proved that the pen is indeed

mightier than the sword, as the young enthusiastic scholars wrote strongly worded essays in

Hindi as well as in English.

Class VI

(a) A Special Class Assembly was conducted on 30 July, 2019 commemorating the birth

anniversary and the immense contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the building of our nation. A

wide array of programmes were conducted to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation. The young

students sang Gandhiji’s popular bhajans, recited poems in his praise and spoke about his

exemplary life. The choir serenaded the audience with a melodious patriotic song.

Another Class Assembly on 1st October, 2019 was conducted by the students celebrating

Gandhi Jayanti. A Hindi prayer sung at Sabarmati Ashram was recreated beautifully by the

students. The assembly highlighted the Gandhian principles of ‘Practice before you Preach’

and ‘Dignity of Labour’.

(b) Class VI also conducted a Book Mark Making Activity for its students. The students

participated with élan in the activity and showcased their creative talents with great gusto.

Class VII

‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Assembly’

A Cleaner India will be a Healthier India! The students of Class VII conducted two special

assemblies in which an inspiring skit was presented by students stressing on the urgent need to

support and encourage the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The special assembly also saw a

powerful speech read out by students urging every student to contribute whole-heartedly in the

development of a Clean and Beautiful India. In the end, the children and teachers took pledge

to keep the school and the country clean.

Class VIII

(a) A Poster Making Competition was conducted for Class VIII on 18 April, 2019 celebrating

150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. All the appreciated entries were displayed on the

Class corridor board.

(b) A Class Assembly was conducted on 1st May, 2019 highlighting Gandhiji’s principles. A

patriotic song, ‘Ae Watan’ was sung by the students. A short skit was also presented stressing

on Gandhiji’s role in the freedom struggle.

Class IX

(a) Special Assembly Highlighting His Principles of Non- Violence and Truth

On 9 May 2019, Class 9 presented a special assembly to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of

Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation. The assembly commenced with the morning prayer

followed by The Thought for the Day and the News. The children showcased a skit highlighting the

principles of non- violence and truth preached by Bapu throughout his life. A brief speech was also

delivered outlining his achievements as a great leader. The assembly ended with the National Anthem.

(b) Special Assembly Highlighting Gandhiji’s Contribution to India’s Freedom Struggle As a part of the ongoing celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,

Class 9 presented a special assembly on 8th August 2019, wherein the students played the

melodious tune of Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan ‘Raghupati Raghav’ on harmonium and

tabla. A very brief poem was also recited appreciating his contribution to India’s freedom

struggle. The assembly ended with the National Anthem.

Class X

Special assemblies were held on 26th July, 2019 and 9th August, 2019 for the students of Class

X. The aim of the assemblies was to spread awareness about the importance of cleanliness and

to promote a healthy, hygienic and safe environment. The theme of the assembly was

‘Gandhiji and Cleanliness’. The students presented a short skit on Mahatma Gandhi’s

life. All the students and teachers then pledged to devote 100 hours towards maintaining

cleanliness and to encourage at least 100 people to do the same, thereby spreading the core

Gandhian principles.

Classes XI and XII

A pen and paper Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation was conducted for

Classes XI and XII. The quiz was conducted on 8th August, 2019. Students took part in the

Quiz with much excitement. The quiz covered the life and works of Gandhiji, such as his

early childhood, his education and his invaluable contribution to India’s Struggle for

Independence.

Zero Tolerance to Single Use Plastic

An engaging assembly was organised by the students of DPS Vasant Kunj on the balmy

morning of 1 October, 2019. The assembly was attended by the officials from the South Delhi

Municipal Corporation. The assembly was part of the school’s 150th Birth Anniversary

celebrations of Mahatma Gandhiji.

The theme of the assembly was ‘Zero Tolerance to Single Use Plastic’ and making South

Delhi a ‘Plastic Free Zone’. Emphasising this path breaking initiative of the Government of

India, the students presented a thought-provoking skit. The skit stressed on the complete ban

on the use of single-use plastic products from our lives. The young, enthusiastic students shared

powerful views and news reinforcing the urgent need to preserve our Mother Earth and make

it completely plastic free.

After the compelling assembly by the students, the MCD officials took centre stage and

educated the young minds about the menace of plastic and the health hazards it is posing to the

world at large. They later took an ‘Anti Plastic Pledge’ urging the student to vow

to be eco-warriors discarding the rampant use of PET bottles, plastic cups, straws and other

thermocol items.

FIT INDIA PLOGGING -2nd October, 2019

In compliance with the directives of DOE and the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call for a mass

movement, DPS Vasant Kunj organized a FIT INDIA Plogging Run for the students, staff and

Heads of Schools on 2 October, 2019. This laudable and unprecedented initiative of the

Government of India is to promote the habit of fitness and cleanliness in all its citizens.

Early morning on the eventful day, around 200 students and 30 teachers, along with the

Principal and the Vice Principal assembled in the school’s big Football field for the same. The

Principal along with the students and staff, took the pledge to become eco-warriors and make

earnest efforts to keep the surroundings clean and make the school, country and the world a

plastic-free zone. The students, teachers and staff of the school then jogged and walked the 2

km distance around the Bio Diversity Park near the school and collected the Single Use Plastic

Waste from around the dedicated path.

The teachers also took the brooms in their hands and swept the grounds of the school

displaying their will to implement Mahatma Gandhiji’s principle of cleanliness.

‘Fit India Campaign’- 2019

Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj, made necessary arrangements for viewing/ hearing of the

launch function of the Fit India Movement for its students and staff members. Elaborate

arrangements were made for students as well as staff of the school to view/ hear the PM

Narendra Modi’s speech and reap the benefits of the wellness movement. A total of 2250

students from Class Nursery to Class XII viewed/ heard the address and enthusiastically

participated in the launch of this worthy initiative. All the students were inspired by the

PM’s impassioned address and took the pledge to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

‘No Tobacco Drive’

To reinforce the government's emphasis on the issue of second-hand smoke and the

implementation of smoke-free policies in India, an anti-tobacco pledge was undertaken

on 2nd October, 2019 by the staff of Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj. As per the

guidelines of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, this was part of the drive that may

be undertaken during 2nd October, 2019 to 26th January, 2020 to make all Educational

Institutions ‘Tobacco Free’.

Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary this year, we at Delhi Public

School, Vasant Kunj are committed to ensure that the school campus is totally Tobacco-

Free’. Our school has been strictly declared a ‘Tobacco Free Zone’ with absolutely zero

tolerance for the violators.