April 28, 2012                     Adolescence being a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development. Hence Adolescence was discussed in a holistic approach.

The main aim of AEP was to support youngsters in

1) Knowing about themselves, their adolescence

2) Developing and reinforcing life skills

3) Also dispelling Myths and clarifying misconceptions

Puberty was also discussed about as being a milestone in this age. Changes and Growth Processes taking place both inside and outside were talked about.

Emotional and mental changes, such as, mood swings, peer pressure, seeking relative independence was also discussed.

Light Yogic exercises and importance of Nutrient rich diet was emphasized upon.

In end queries were taken up to satiate the quench of knowledge.

11-05-12               DPS Pinjore celebrated  Mother’s Day today with great enthusiasm. The special invitees of the day, proud mothers  were given a  hearty welcome. The venue for the celebration was decorated tastefully. After a formal welcome by Dr. Kiran Prabhakar, Coordinator, The Principal Mr. Samson Masih greeted the mothers and wished a Happy Mother’s Day adding that Mothers ought to be revered and respected for their unfathomable,  invaluable love and affection that they bestow not only on their children but the entire family. Dr. Mrs. Bimla Arora, Member Management DPS Pinjore and Mrs. Diana Masih, Counselor of the school also graced the occasion. The children expressed their gratitude in the form of melodious songs: ‘Tujhe Sab hai Pata Meri Maa’, ‘ Tu Kitani Acchi Hai’ .

A host of activities organized for the mothers commenced with mothers singing melodious numbers like ‘Mere ghar aai ek nanhi pari…’, ‘bachche man ke sachche…’,’Gudia si pari Meri ladli…’,’yeh Kagaz ki Kashti…’, etc. getting loud applause for their confident participation and providing melody to the programme with these touching songs. This singing competition was followed by the invaluable mothering tips presented by the mothers for who can give these tips better than the mothers.  Dr. (Mrs.) Bimla Arora added to these Mothering tips to enlighten the august gathering about how to be an ideal mother as she is an expert in this field .

A Hasya Kavita Path that followed this programme was enjoyed thoroughly by the guests, who appreciated the efforts of young, budding poets wholeheartedly. The mothers then took part in a painting and writing (write any funny experience of motherhood) competitions revealing their hidden talent and winning prizes for these.

Alongside these competitions the elimination and Musical statues- two games were organized to make the mother s enjoy, every moment of this special day of theirs.

The dance competition that followed was the highlight of the celebrations as the nimble footed dancers mesmerised with their performances-making everyone think- How much talent is hidden in every second person in this beautiful world of ours.

After the dance competition the beautiful, charming and elegantly dressed  damsels came onto the ramp and stole the show. Some beauty tips were given by f D’Head Lounge, a beauty parlor in Amravati Enclave who also sponsored the Mothers Day  gifts

Winners of all the competitions – sing smart, speak smart, walk smart, write smart, paint smart, dance smart were given away gift hampers by Dr.(Mrs.) Bimla Arora who congratulated all participants appreciating their participation.

The finale of the celebration saw all the mothers on the stage dancing to their hearts delight as the MC’s Ms. Sonia Khanna and Ms. Surabhi Sehgal played the foot tapping music for them. Dr. Kiran Prabhakar thanked the entire guest for making their own day all the more special by attending the function and honouring the school with their benign presence. The important message of the day was well taken by the mothers,” Be Happy, and spread happiness and make the entire society and the world a better place to live in .

A  Tribute to those who are always on their toes,

Performing chores,

A day without their is unthinkable, for sure.

May 1, 2012: Labour Day was celebrated with full aplomb to appreciate the tireless, hard working workers of this institution. Paying a befitting tribute and thanking them for making the life of others comfortable day- after-day by accomplishing the jobs assigned to them, the school students presented a skit. Depicting how the absence of a maid could spoil the morning and cause the whole routine to    topsy-turvy unnerving the family members totally: The absence of a peon in an institution is almost unthinkable as it means a lot of mismanagement and chaos because they are the ones who run errands the whole daylong to keep things going.

The Management announced a substantial hike in the salaries of the support staff in appreciation of their services. The teachers and students also did their bit by making a contribution which was distributed among the  workers.

The support staff was also made to feel important by inviting them on the stage to showcase their talent. Most of them, feeling shy, initially opened up and the appreciative audience had a treat for their eyes when the lady workers gave a dance performance on the popular Punjabi Number “ Too Ni Boldi….”

The Principal Mr Samson Masih addressing the students highlighted the need ,importance and significance of the role of these workers in our life. He also emphasized upon the value of Dignity of labor which helps a person to become more humane and responsible towards his fellow beings. Empathy is a great virtue to practice, he added.

The programme was conducted by Ms Meenakshi Mohan Who made sure that every member of the support staff was honored by the Principal.

The parents of the students were invited to cooperate by instilling good habits  in their children like showing respect towards  the maids and the servants, drivers, Factory workers, etc.

The tiny tots from pre-Nur to class II also celebrated the day in a special way by coloring the cut-outs of the Helpers  who make our life go smoothly with their dedicated services ‘Thank You’ cards made by the students were also given to these workers who were extremely touched. They thanked every one for this generosity and kind gesture .The senior students expressed their views on this significant day in prose and verse later.

The message of the Labour Day celebrations reached every one to be compassionate, respectful and generous towards these fellow workers ,always because they do make a lot of difference in our lives.

DPS Pinjore Students Express- Their view of Labour day.

Labour Day is celebrated on 1^st May every year. This time I learnt that the helpers who make our life heaven work very hard but what for? They do not enjoy any luxuries. We treat them badly. They should be respected. We should not ignore them.                                     Rishabh Prashar(class X)

They are the real heroes

Who help us every day

Even in rain

Without any strain.

They are an inspiration

Working with full determination

I have realized this

From may day, this one.                                                                                               Aprajita Sharma(class X)

We should respect our helpers. We should treat them like a family. To celebrated the hard work of the workers, Labour should not be celebrated not only on May 1, but everyday.

Shubhi Sharma(Class IX)

They mend our shoes, clean our clothes, drive our cars, make our food, groom us and even clean our waste. Its time now that we take a day off for them and make them feel important, and say they are the hand of God.                                                                                                                          Rahul Vats (Class XII)

All the helpers work very hard for all of us. The sweepers clean all the untidy rooms after we leave for home. The drivers of buses help us to reach school on time. They take us back to home. The chef of the hostel cooks delicious food. If they all do not work, our lives will come to a stand still.

Abhishek kumar Chambel(class X)

April 13, 2012, Every session begins with a welcome to the students old and new who come from different parts of the country and about. To make the new comers feel comfortable and a part of the DPS family Pinjore, a platform is provided so that they can showcase their talent. This platform is called talent hunt.

This year ‘Talent Hunt’ was organized on 13^th April clubbing it with Baisakhi Celebration. The programme was conducted by Jahanvi and Spardha, students of class X, who had earlier undertaken the task of making the lists very meticulously to make every newcomer feeling important special.

The new students stole the show by presenting dances, songs, p[oems, narrating the jokes and also playing their favourite numbers on the Casio. The whole school lauded their efforts and talent.

Mrs. Bimla Arora, member management graced this occasion whose presence itself boosted the spirit of the participants. She congratulated the children for their participation and give away prices to those who had bagged the first three positions.

Later addressing the students she had an interactive session with them, in which she discussed the significance and importance of Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti and the forthcoming event of the month ‘Earth Day’.

Dr. Kiran Prabhakar, coordinator thanked Dr. (Mrs.) Bimla Arora, congratulated the participants and praised the lovely audience for being so appreciative and admiring the talent whole heartedly.

“Towards a sustainable Society and sustainable development to heal the world”, with this theme, the DIPsites from Pinjore published their Annual School Magazine working on various projects to get sensitized and spread awareness about the dire need of the hour – To save The Green Planet.

DPS Pinjore, thus is playing a vital role in educating the young about various environmental issues like plantation, energy, saving water and minimizing pollution. The three R’s (Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse) are the main topics for the projects making children appreciate the Earth with all its wonderful resources and also learn how to take care of them. We feel that our children although quite young can make a difference. They can be the best agents of change. If we want to bring in the change we have to be the change ourselves. Gandhiji quite rightly said, “Be the change you want to see in the world”, therefore to make this world  a better place to live in for the present and Gen Next we want to make these future citizens of our country to participate whole heartedly to improve the glomming scenario that we experience today. If you want a sustainable society you all have to work for a sustainable development. We stated a drive with our school magazine to sensitize children and bring in this desired change.

Now they are all geared up to celebrate their annual function on the theme “We Are The World” The message is loud and clear that unless each one of us learns to shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing and returning the beauty of a badly pillaged and ravaged planet. We must become sensitive to the SOS:

Check pollution, plant trees

Be sensitive towards her needs

To return the beauty, she has lost

We all need to do our utmost.

With this concern and commitment the students observed “Earth day” on April 21^st participating in a host of activities organized to commemorate this day. While the students of class IX expressed their concern and commitment towards the noble cause of saving our planet, in a skit titled “We Will Save Her”, the students of class 3–5 made lovely cards and displayed them on the boards.

The students from classes 6-10 group participated in an inter house declamation competition .Speaking on the topic “My Mother Earth: My Responsibilities”, they expressed their views on the deteriorating state of the eco system, deforestation and Human insensitivity towards the Earth whose bounties are in abundance. The orators brought home the fact that each one has to wake up and own the responsibility of returning the charm and beauty as all life on Earth is part of one great interdependent system. Disturbing one part of the biosphere affects the whole planet. It is a matter of ethics as well as practicality to manage development so that it does not threaten the survival of other species.

DPS Pinjore is working with a conviction that our honest thoughts can be turned into reality only with a total dedication to the cause of saving The Mother Earth. Every child knows that the hope lies in individual efforts-a humble beginning can become an inspirational spark.

Therefore to commemorate this most significant and important day of our times, a special assembly was conducted in the school on April 21. The children, all ready to take the responsibility, expressed their concern about pollution, deforestation and the inhuman attitude of the residents of this earth whom we have ravage, pillaged, destroyed and drained it of its vitality. A skit was presented by class 9^th students to spread awareness and also to make everyone feel responsible for the safety of the Mother Earth.

In an InterHouse declamation contest, the participants from classes 6 to 10 expressed their views on the deteriorating state of the eco system, deforestation and Human insensitivity towards the Earth whose bounties have no abundance. The orators brought home the fact that each one has to wake up and own the responsibility of returning the charm and beauty of Mother Earth – the following message was reached to all

‘Lets pay heed to the SOS

Our Mother Earth is in distress

We need to  wake up and be possessed

With a passion to do our utmost

Check pollution, plants trees

And return her the beauty she has lost.’

This celebration will lead to the long term impact that helps the environment. DPS Pinjore, thus is playing a vital role in educating the young about various environmental issues like plantation, energy, saving water and minimizing pollution. The three R’s (Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse) are the main topics for the projects making children appreciate the Earth with all its wonderful resources and also learn how to take care of them. We feel that our children although quite young can do wonders. They can be the best agents of change. If we want to bring in the change we have to be the change ourselves. Gandhiji quite rightly said “Be the change you want to see in the world” therefore to make this world  a better place to live in for the present and GenNext we want to make these future citizens of the country to participate whole heartedly to improve the glomming scenario that we experience today. If you want a sustainable society you all have to work for a sustainable development. We stated a drive with our school magazine to sensitize the children and bring in this desired change. This year they took up the theme towards a sustainable society and development for their school magazine. They express their views taking pledge to improve upon the present state by participating whole heartedly in the drive to save the Earth. Some of the projects being presented here from the Magazine speaks for themselves.

April 07, 2012             An orientation session was organized for the parent of those students who have taken the class X examination this year. The objective of session was to apprise the parents about facilities available for XI standard students and also have interaction with them to know their views. The session commenced with a welcome extended by the coordinator Dr Kiran Prabhakar who highlighted the fact that parents and the institution, together as a team, can be instrumented in carving a program which could pave a way for a bright and a happy future for these students who are about to enter the most important and crucial phase of their life. The students, if well guided in making the right choice, are sure to reap its dividends in their life.

Ms. Rachel, the psychologist of the School, gave some tips on good parenting elucidating them with examples from every day life.. The Principal Mr. Samson Masih spoke to the parents at length regarding various career options available to the students these days. He also discussed how the mind sets need to change for only 5% to 7% students  end up becoming  doctors and engineers while rest of them adopt other professions. He also emphasized that it was necessary for us to adopt a broader outlook and let the children make a selection of the stream according to their preferences and interests.

The parents had an interactive session with Mr. Sudhir who answered their queries on career options available in different streams and also coaching facilities available in the vicinity.

It was a fruitful session and the parents thanked the school authorities for this initiative.

Saransh Chaudhary and Pranav G. Naidu participated in the Autonomous Robotics Competition held at IIT Bombay on January 22, 2011, where they displayed their working Robot a model on Road safety. Out of 170 participating teams from all over the country – DPS Pinjore team was adjudged fourth, among the list of the top 10 teams. Besides this achievement of the team Saransh Chaudhary and Pranav have earned concessional tickets to NASA in 2011, our team leader is among the first five participants who have won a free trip to NASA in 2011.

Republic Day, January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012 – Joyous children bubbling with a patriotic fervor celebrated the national festival with vivacity. The function commenced with the flag hoisting by Brigadier V.K. Sharma VSM, who also presided over the function. In a special Republic Day assembly the children then presented facts, thoughts and highlighted the importance of this day in the history of the Nation and significance of its celebration every year. They brought home the fact that we, as the citizens of a sovereign. Socialist Republic, must know our rights and should do our duties with utmost sincerity and dedication.

While the country awarded the children for their bravery in Delhi and other parts of the country, we in the school decorated those who have been meritorious in academics in the session 2010-11. 141 students were given away the scholar badges while 17 Gold Medals along with the school color to the out standing performers were awarded in the prize distribution function.

The programme was also studded with presentation of melodious patriotic songs by the young enthusiastic children.

The Chief Guest Bg. V.K Sharma lauded the efforts of the students and congratulated them for their accomplishments. He said, “It’s just the beginning. Make ‘Winning a habit’ and you’ll never have to look back in life”. Giving the three success mantras to the students, he said that love, Action and hope take a person a long way in life. Therefore one must always remember and act according to these.

The Principal, Mr. Samson Masih also wished everyone a happy Republic Day urging the students to be conscientious, dedicated and sincere in whatever they do. Be secular and broadminded in your outlook. Moreover to be a good human being is most important in life, he said. The country, the society and others must come before ‘Me and My’ he added.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Kiran Prabhakar

Lal Bahadur Sashtri on the other hand taught us the value of ‘Simple living and high thinking’. Coming from a very humble background he rose to become Prime Minister never forgetting his humility, simplicity and sincerity. ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ slogan given by him gave a boost to agriculture and the armed forces.

The students were urged to follow the righteous paths shown by these leaders and imbibe the values of truth, honesty, love and affection by the Principal Mr. Samson Masih.

The celebrations concluded with the presentation of a patriotic song.

The management arranged a sumptuous a south breakfast in honour of the Teachers for their dedication and devotion for this noble profession.

A movie was an added attraction of the celebrations.

The Principal Mr. Samson Masih was thanked by all the teachers Day card and a bouquet was presented to him for being the Teacher’s Teacher and the mentor whose guidance is always sought and required to reach the goals.

The Principal also congratulated all the teachers on this ‘Their’ day and urged them to put in their best and guide the students entrusted to their care in the right direction.