ZENITH: Reaching High

DPS JODHPUR WINS INTER DPS BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT GIRLS

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SANSKAR DIWAS 2016: A CALL FOR RIGHT TO EDUCATION, EQUALITY AND CLEANLINESS

“Deterioration of values makes the depletion of mankind inevitable”.

Delhi Public School, Jodhpur celebrated Sanskar Diwas i.e. Grandparents’ Day on 15 and 16 Octo-

ber 2016. Students of the primary block exhibited their diversified and natural talent in this cultural

programme, promoting the cause of social upliftment. The theme of the celebration this year encom-

passed the idea of children’s right to education, equality and bridging the gap between the haves &

the have-nots and cleanliness.

The Chief Guest of the programme on 15 October 2016 was honourable Mr. N N Mathur, former

Judge of High Courts of Gujarat and Rajasthan and the former Chancellor of NLU. The event was

graced by the presence of Mr. Arvind Bhatt, Director, Pleasing Personality Development Institute-

Samvaad and other dignitaries. The Chief Guest on 16 October 2016 was revered Justice Murlidhar

Vaishnav, former District and Session Judge, Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur. ...

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The Opening Ceremony of Inter DPS Basket Ball Tournament

Girls (Zone 5) was organised at DPS Jodhpur, Pal Road. The

tournament was declared open on 21st October 2016. The event

started at 7:30 am with the warm welcome of the Chief Guest

Mr. Madhurjya Barua, Chief Manager, OIL India Limited,

Rajasthan Project. He was Sub Junior National Champion in

Boys Single and Doubles in 1982-83. He was subsequently ranked no. 1 in India in the year 1990. He

represented India in All England Badminton Championship, French Open Badminton, Swedish

Open, German Open Badminton Championship in 1987-90 and 1993 and further. The Guest of Hon-

our of the day was Mr. Mahendra Singh Rathore (former international Basket ball player). The wel-

come speech of the auspicious occasion was delivered by the Director and Principal of DPS Jodh-

pur, Mr. B. S. Yadav. He presented a hearty welcome to the Chief Guest Mr. Madhurjya Barua,

Guest of Honour Mr. Mahendra Singh Rathore and the participants. The Chief Guest and the Prin-

cipal hoisted the Flag of the tournament. The Captain of the Girls Basket ball Team DPS Jodhpur

conducted the Oath Ceremony to maintain fair play during the tournament. ...

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SANSKAR DIWAS 2016-17

PHOTO - COLLAGE

“This Diwali burn ego not crackers.”

Class XI C conducted the as-

sembly on 26 October 2016, un-

der the kind guidance of their

class teacher Mr. Mukesh Shar-

ma. The topic they discussed was Green Diwali. The thought ‘There is no darkness so dense, so

menacing or so difficult that cannot be overcome by light’ was spoken by Raghav Sharma. The

news updates were provided by Anuj Bhoot. An article on the history and significance of Diwali

was discussed. Students were told the noble intensions to be practiced during Diwali. A poem on

do’s and don’ts of Diwali was recited by Ashna Jain. Students staged a skit on the essence of cele-

brating Diwali. They displayed how children should be taught of doing some social welfare during

Diwali instead of spending thousands of rupees on burning crackers. Director and Principal Mr.

B. S. Yadav congratulated the students of class XI C for conducting a wonderful assembly. A spe-

cial mention was made of Mr. Sanjay Sharma, for his hard work which resulted in the victory of

Inter DPS Basket ball Tournament Girls. He told the students to celebrate eco friendly Diwali and

set an example....

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The best way to fulfill your dreams is to wake up on time.

Class XI B presented the morning assembly on 19 October, 2016, under the kind guidance of their

class teacher Mr. Anirban Nayak. The theme of the assembly was “Role of a Teenager”. The news

headlines were read by Digvijay. The students discussed that the teenagers are the main strength of

a country. But their carelessness is affecting their effectiveness and sense of belongingness towards

the country. They need to realize their role in the upliftment of the society. The Director and Princi-

pal Mr. B. S. Yadav addressed the students and told them the difference between learning and edu-

cation and told them not to lose hope till the last moment. District Badminton tournament winning

team comprised of Naman Maheshwari, Krish Shah, Shubh Gehlot and Chirag Chopra. Naman Ma-

heshwari was selected for State Level Badminton Championship. There he secured second position.

Under 17 Girls team of Tennis which secured the second position comprised of Sourvy Srivastava

and Ira Kansara. Sourvy Srivastava was declared the best player in the individual category. Under

17 Boys Tennis team of DPS Jodhpur, comprised of Lakshya Pratap, Karan Gulecha, Yajas Khan,

Raghav Gupta and Sayush Lakhawat. In the same category, in the individual events, second and

third position was bagged by Karan Gulecha and Yajas Khan, respectively. Under 19 Boys Tennis

team from DPS Jodhpur obtained second position. The team members were Anirban Kahali, Sid-

dhansh Jain, Naman Bhansali and Kartikey Benda. Two students selected for the States Level Cate-

gory. I- Parliament was held in the first week of October and it was a great event for the students

who went to New Delhi to participate in it. The participating students were Aakanksha Purohit,

Bhanu Pratap, Faizan Khan, Harshvardhan, Kruti Kachwaha, Mayuri Choudhary, Prachi, Rashi

Choudhary, Raveen Choudhary, Sanjeevi Lalwani, Shachi Sankhla, Tanmay Choudhary, Tanya,

Vidhi Soni and Yashraj Jakhar. Yashraj Jakhar was adjudged the Best Parliamentary Leader. Di-

rector and Principal Mr. B. S. Yadav congratulated all the winners.

ROLE OF A TEENAGER

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EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO UDAIPUR

Learning can be pleasurable if it is promoted through Educational Trips. This experience was cher-

ished by a large group of students of Class V who trotted Udaipur on 30 September 2016. The enthu-

siasm of the students was evident in their exciting tones while boarding the luxurious coaches. The

first place visited was ‘Shilpgram’ at 4:30 in the evening. The students knowledge was elevated on

witnessing the traditional village houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa with glittering mirrored

interiors and craft exhibits. Students had a glimpse of the lifestyle of weavers and purchased some

Rajasthani handicraft items from the craft bazaar. To soar the energy level the students were fed

with sumptuous meals and the journey resumed towards enjoying the foot tapping energetic tribal

dances like ‘chakri dance’‘puppet dance’ and the folk music by the traditional singers. There after

the students reached to the hotel at 8:30 in the evening and had dinner. Next day morning the visit to

the beautiful ‘City Palace’ was again an interaction with history and to remember the glorious past

of Mewar and Maharana Pratap.It was a glory in itself to know about Maharana Pratap. What will

remain the most memorable moment was the serene sight scenes of the amazing ‘Lake Palace’. The

visit to ‘Sahelion ki Bari’ was a plunge into the world of beautiful fountains with the magnificent

marble work and delightful Lotus Pool. Thereafter the students went back to the resort and were

served with the delectable lunch. After the lunch children enjoyed talking with the principal, Mr. B.

S. Yadav. In the evening at ‘Labhgarh’ re-

sort they enjoyed the cultural programme

and danced and sang on the thrilling songs

followed by the delicious Chinese food.

Next day after the heavy breakfast the stu-

dents started off to the return journey to

Jodhpur. “Knowledge is boundless and one

must generously adhere to the myriad

ways to earn and expand it” same was ex-

perienced at “ArnyaNivas”-a peaceful

heritage hotel in Ranakpur situated in the

lap of Aravali Hills.Overall the trip was

truly a memorable experience for all the

students and they enjoyed themselves

thoroughly.

A SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON GANDHI JAYANTI

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Delhi Public School, Jodhpur celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A spe-

cial assembly was conducted by the students of class IV. The day

began with the special prayer service. The auditorium echoed

with the prayer “Raghu patiraghav raja ram…..”Students came

all the way dressing up in Khadi to mark the Gandhian spirit of

non-violence and truth. They delivered speech and recited po-

ems highlighting Mahatma Gandhi's principles. The assembly

included a play on Gandhi's life inspiring the students to adopt Gandhian virtues of non-violence,

love, compassion and peace. In the end Ms.Kajal Kanwar gave a brief talk on the importance of trust

and harmony in our lives, she also talked about the Swach Bharat Abhiyan ie.to keep the surround-

ings clean. She further added that the first step towards cleanliness should begin from our home.

The ‘Heritage Week’ was inaugurated

in Delhi Public School, Jodhpur, on

4th October 2016. A week-long cele-

bration was a special assembly on

‘Unity in Diversity’, Badge Making

Competition, Poster Making and Slo-

gan Writing on 5th October 2016. Heritage Quiz and Food Fest was held on 6th October 2016. Culmina-

tion of the week was on 7th October 2016, presenting Tableaus (Glimpse of Incredible India)

The special assembly was held in the school auditorium. The theme of the Heritage Week being ‘The

Cultural and Natural Heritage’, which was hosted by Raghav Sethia and Devanshi Sharma of class

VIII.

Mr. B S Yadav, the Director and Principal of Delhi Public School, Jodhpur, Ms Abhilasha Shaw, the

Headmistress Middle Bock, Ms Kajal Kanwar, Coordinator of classes IV and V, Middle Bock and Mr.

Rajesh Mishra, HOD Social Science, lit the lamp to invoke the blessings of the almighty and inaugu-

rated the ceremony.

A thought provoking article was presented by Bhargav of class VIII on the topic; ‘Natural Resources’

which was followed by a patriotic poem, beautifully recited by Shourya Rathore of class VI. Girls of

class VII and VIII presented a spectacular dance on the verses depicting the existence of the galaxy,

earth and the mankind.

A street play (nukkar naatak) based on the theme of ‘Conservation of the Natural Resources’ was pre-

sented by the students. It portrayed that how the man is responsible to make the mother earth sick by

destroying its natural resources like: water, forests, trees, mountains and the fossil fuel.

HERITAGE WEEK

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A play was enacted by the students of class VI, VII and VIII. The solar system was represented as a

courtroom, where the sun acted like a judge. The earth played the role of a victim and the role of a

convict played by the man. It conveyed a message that the mother earth, air, rivers and mountains

are the victim of the man who is overusing its resources and defacing it.

A melodious solo song ‘Yeh Kaun Chitrakaar Hai’, was sung by Aviral Jain of class VIII.

The event came to an end with the inspiring words of Mr. B S Yadav, who appreciated the efforts

made by the students to make the assembly a great success. He suggested that we should conserve

and preserve the nature and also encouraged the students to keep the same spirit for saving the en-

vironment throughout their lives. He also added that the there is a divine power who is taking care

of this huge earth and we should also take responsibility to save our mother earth.

‘Knowledge, values and education are the important part of a

student’s life, so let’s put them together and build our future’

with this enlightening thought the students of class III-A began

their assembly THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. A

group of students acquainted the audience with the seven mod-

ern wonders of the world by giving information of each wonder.

This was a great source of information for the young audience who enthusiastically listened to what

their friends shared. The features of these wonders were highlighted through a short poem recited

collectively by all the students which further generated curiosity among students to know more

about the great wonders. The assembly concluded with a short quiz which was a quick recapitula-

tion of the topic. The Head Mistress Ms. Pallavi Das congratulated the students for their energetic

performance. She suggested students to collect more information and prepare a booklet on the top-

ic.

SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD (An Assembly)

ANIMALS - OUR FRIENDS

On 3 October 2016, an assembly “Animals-Our Friends”

was coducted by Class Prep-A . It was initiated by a pray-

er followed by catchy rhymes, interestingly recited and

enacted as well. Students holding pictorial banners stimu-

lated the hidden love and care for animals. The pro-

gramme further proceeded with a story enactment where-

in the message of “Live and let live” was conveyed. The

assembly concluded with an emotional dance performance

on the song “Prem se humko jeene do...”.

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On the occasion of Hindi Diwas Delhi Public School, Jodhpur celebrated “Bhasha Parv”. Under

which various activities and competition were held. Students of class III participated in Hindi poem

recitation competition held on 27.09.16 in the amphitheatre of the junior wing. Poems are a great

source of inspiration and also a way to express our feeling. Words can be presented more beautiful-

ly when recited as a poem. The children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confi-

dence. They chose a variety of topics for their recitation like nature, trees, flower, mother, country

etc. The Preliminary round was conducted and two children of each section were selected for the

final round. Out of the sixteen participants three were selected for their best performance. The

competition was judged by Ms.Purnima Rajvi and Ms. Sunita Singh who appreciated and applaud-

ed the performance of the participants. The children enjoyed the competition.

RESULT OF INTER CLASS HINDI RECITATION COMPETITION—

HINDI RECITATION COMPETITION

THE MYSTICAL JODHPUR

To glorify the culture of Jodhpur and its

rich heritage, an assembly “The Mystical

Jodhpur” was conducted by the students of

class Nursery -H on 30 September 2016. The

characters Bheem, Chhutki and Yuvraj add-

ed fun to the programme. Manjeera dance

and Kalbelya triggered the energy in the au-

dience. The little girls swirling in graceful

ghoomer was the highlight and made everyone around feel proud of

the rich culture. In the due course of their visit, Bheem and Chhutki

came across famous monuments and heritage sites like the Ummaid

Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Fort and were served traditional cuisine

like dal- baati- churma. Towards the end, the popular pilgrimage of

western Rajasthan, Ram Devra was also depicted through a song and

dance. The tiny tots very confidently presented themselves on the

stage and enjoyed their performances.

S.NO. NAME CLASS AND SECTION POSITION

1 SAUMYA TRIPATHI III A I

2 YUVRAJ SINGH RATHORE III E II

3 SARANSH GUPTA III A III

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Blue Colour Day was celebrated at Delhi Public School on

14 October 2016.The concept of blue colour was explained

through a story of two friends wherein one of them con-

vinces the other regarding the beauty of the colour existing

in nature. In the process various blue objects were dis-

played, hence making his friend appreciate the colour and

develop a liking for it. All the students and teachers of Pre

-primary were dressed in blue, Students presented a dance "B-L-U-E spells blue......". The signifi-

cance of the colour was reiterated with the help hands-on activities such as tulip making and dab-

bing.

BLUE COLOUR DAY

BAL RAMAYANA

The Students of Class Nursery F presented "Bal Ra-

mayana" on 7 October 2016.

To make the students understand the relevance of

Dussehra-the symbol of victory of good over evil,

kids beautifully presented Bal Ramayana and justi-

fied their roles. Dance performances on the famous

songs “Ramji ki nikali sawari..”and “Shubh ghadi

aaye..”created a pious environment. The audience

enthusiastically joined the performer to recite their

favourite poem “Ram bade veer the..” The parents

who were specially invited to witness the pro-

gramme were overwhelmed to see their kids per-

forming with ease and expressed their gratitude towards the school for instilling the values in chil-

dren at such an early stage.

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An assembly was presented by the students of class Prep -

C on 24 October 2016. A story titled 'A Bee-full world ' was

enacted by the students. It displayed the daily busy routine

of bees collecting flower juice and making honey from it.

As the story progressed, the protagonist, Berry bee thinks

that when the honey is prepared by them, then why others

should get the privilege of using it. He, along with his

group of friends, takes the honey back, which he believes is rightfully theirs. Consequently with the

risen stock of honey, they don't see the need to work anymore and hence become lazy. But then his

parents explain him how they as bees should always work hard and help others. The assembly con-

cluded with a beautiful dance performance by the students.

A BEE—FULL WORLD

ANIMALS AND THEIR HOMES

As the current theme of the month is “Animals”,

Class Prep -B got an opportunity to introduce one

of the topics ‘Animals and their homes’ through an

assembly on 17 October 2016.Students wearing the

masks of different animals described their homes which were already dis-

played on the stage. Rhymes “Lion baitha den mein....”and “Ek chidiya ka

ghonsala...”helped the little ones register the names of different animal

homes. The assembly concluded with the appreciation by the Pre-primary

Incharge.

THE LAZY CHIKU

The students of Class Prep-D enacted the story "The

Lazy Chiku” to make the tiny tots understand the im-

portance of being active and fit. The story was about a

little chick that did not like to work and loved only eat-

ing and sleeping. When the other animals asked him to

play with them, he went, but when a kite attacked them

he was not able to run as he was very fat and lazy. Chiku

realised the importance of exercise and playing. The

story was followed by a foot tapping dance on a cock-a-

doodle-do music. The efforts of the teachers and the stu-

dents were appreciated by the Incharge.

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The blooming flowers of class I-C presented an assembly on 20 October 2016 based on the story

BUDDHIMAAN BRAHMAN.

The assembly commenced with an inspirational and motivational thought in Hindi and English

both. This was followed by an enactment of the story to make students understand the impact of

wisdom and hope.

The story was about a Brahman who saves a tiger’s life and in return the tiger promises not to eat

him. In the course of time the tiger goes back on his words and tries to attack the Brahman .

The Brahman does not leave hope and with the cleverness of the fox saves his life .

The children recited the poem “Ummed” with great enthusiasm which taught them to keep hope

alive till the last breadth. The assembly concluded with a dance on the song – “O mitwa sun mitwa

tuj ko kya dar hai re” which further motivated students to be brave in any situation.

Story – BUDDHIMAAN BRAHMAN

DIWALI CELEBRATION

The story revolved around Lord Ram who, to fulfill Sita’s wish (to witness 21 century Diwali Cele-

bration) ,lands in India. They were pleased to see that even today the people commemorated the

arrival of their lord to Ayodhya with same enthusiasm and high spirit. Market scenes, preparation

of sweets, girls displaying beautiful rangoli art etc. were highlighted. Lord Ram being in sync with

the current environment, made the children aware of the dire consequences of bursting crackers.

Energetic dance performance by girls dressed in colorful traditional attire added to the festive fer-

vor and made Ram and Sita feel nostalgic and relive the moments. The assembly concluded with

Lakshmi Poojan .In the end the Headmistress appreciated the programme and re-emphasized to

forgo bursting of crackers.

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360 students of class II, mesmerized the gathering with their splendid performances, mesmerising

the audience and providing them with some food for thought. The play “Zara Sochen Kya Hum Kar

Sakte Hain” conveyed the message of ostentations and vanity and celebrated the beauty of pure tal-

ent despite the deprivations in some parts of the society. The plot presented forward an angel fasci-

nated by life on earth. She dawns upon earth and observes the inequality prevalent here. Children

belonging to the rich and well-to-do families go to reputed schools and celebrate their annual func-

tion with flair and pomp while those belonging to poverty-stricken families are deprived of the plat-

form where they can showcase their tremendous talent.

‘Gul’ the angel, witnesses the extravagant life style of the rich kid Rahul, which depicts vanity and

ostentation. At the same time the poor kids on the street were shown craving for delicacies and later

relished on the leftovers with an air of joy and satisfaction sans greed. The play was taken to anoth-

er level when blended with the theme was the style of Experimental Theatre, where questions were

thought provoking and poignant questions were constantly asked to the audience about the daily

social issues and what could be done on an individual level, as parents and concerned citizens to

help the deprived.

Gul continues to roam around the city, her wings tarnished and her face dull and lifeless due to pol-

lution. Then, she meets Rajkumar, a slum dweller. She comes face to face with the other side of the

frame and exposed to her are the hardships of these kids who survive as beggars and rag pickers but

their eyes look for the treasure house of hopes and dreams. The question that lingers is: how will

they come true? Who will fill in the colours of reality in these day dreams?

The angel, suffocated and unable to breathe in the polluted atmosphere of the city ponders on the

fact how this situation can be tackled by a combined effort. At the end of the play all the students in

their innocent eloquence urged the gathering to make an effort to change the prevailing conditions,

with the song “Saathi Haath Badhana”. Embedded within the play, were awe inspiring classical and

contemporary dance performances. The emotional aura of the concept and its immaculate portray-

al by the students evoked the most sympathetic sentiments of the gathering.

Mr. N N Mathur appreciated the efforts of the little ones wholeheartedly. He motivated the students

to show respect to the elders and inculcate sensitivity towards the environment also highlighting

their right to education. Being a grandparent himself he was touched and mesmerised by the talent

and expressions of the little kids on such a poignant issue. He extended heartfelt thanks to the chil-

dren for the enthralling experience. Mr. Arvind Bhatt said that this experience was beyond the

boundaries of imagination and happiness which can be achieved only when hopes are fulfilled. He

also emphasized that the discipline that these students might have inculcated during these days will

motivate them throughout by adding that it is time that the grandparents and parents are motivat-

ed so as to inspire the kids to be what they want to be, discover their skills and nurture them to its

fullest….

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Honourable Mr. Madhurjya Barua appreciated the steps taken by the DPS Society and the arrange-

ments made by DPS Jodhpur. The tournament was declared open by the Chief Guest. The seven

participating teams were DPS Jodhpur, DPS Navi Mumbai, DPS Bhopal, DPS Nagpur, DPS Ah-

medabad (East), DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal) and DPS Indore. The function was taken ahead by the

first match of the event i.e. DPS Bhopal vs DPS Nagpur which was won by DPS Bhopal. It was fol-

lowed by the matches of DPS Ahmedabad (East) vs DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal), DPS Jodhpur vs

DPS Navi Mumbai, DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal) vs DPS Bhopal, DPS Ahmedabad (East) vs DPS Nag-

pur, DPS Jodhpur vs DPS Indore. The winners of these matches were DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal),

DPS Jodhpur, DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal), DPS Nagpur and DPS Indore, respectively.

The eventful day of 22nd October, 2016 saw the high spirited matches between DPS Indore vs DPS

Navi Mumbai, DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal) vs DPS Nagpur, DPS Bhopal vs DPS Ahmedabad (East).

The winners of these matches were DPS Indore, DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal) and DPS Bhopal, respec-

tively. The first Semi Final was played by DPS Indore and DPS Bhopal. The match was won by

DPS Indore. The second Semi Final was between DPS Jodhpur and DPS Ahmedabad (Bopal). The

match winner was DPS Jodhpur. ….

Mr. Murlidhar Vaishnav, encouraged the students and said that they are the future of the country.

Their innocence added a tinge of alarm and urge for a collective effort to eradicate illiteracy and

develop a positive attitude towards nature and its creations.

At the culmination of the event, Mr. B. S. Yadav, the Director & Principal expressed his heartfelt

gratitude to the august gathering. He said that though the children participating in the programme

were young, their talent is unfathomable. The way they had executed themselves on the stage and

adjusted with the situations with ease was particularly note-worthy. He further said that bringing

the two great forces i.e., the grandparents and the kids, together on this platform was the motive of

the programme. The children have the capability to reach any height, only, they require proper

guidance to pave a smooth path in their lives. He stressed upon the need of effective team work and

cooperation which could be best inculcated through these initiatives. He appreciated the efforts of

the teachers and hailed the beauty of the theme of the event which exposed the young minds to real-

ity. In the end, he thanked the parents and the grandparents for their presence which further en-

couraged the students.

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… The high spirited day of 23rd October, 2016 started with the final match which was played be-

tween DPS Jodhpur and DPS Indore. DPS Jodhpur won by 29-22 and won the Zone Tournament.

The match was followed by the grand closing ceremony, which was held in the auditorium of DPS

Jodhpur. The ceremony initiated at 11:00 am with the grand entry of the Honorable Chief Guest Mr.

Ratan Lahoti. Mr. Lahoti, presently posted as the Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur, had also

graced the post of Collector & District Magistrate of Pratapgarh (2013-15). The Guest of Honour of

the event was Dr. Lokendra Singh Shaktawat, former Head of Physical Education Department,

JNVU and a Ranji Trophy player in 1976-77. The Director & Principal, Delhi Public School, Jodh-

pur, Mr. B. S. Yadav gave a warm welcome to the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour, in the pres-

ence of the seven participating teams, their officials and the staff and students of the school. He

commended all the teams for their excellent coordination on field, team spirit and true sportsman-

ship. He said that losing is important to learn about mistakes so as to improve upon them. He

stressed that the future belonged to the children especially the girl child, for her spunk, confidence

and strength. A brief report of the three day event was presented by the Organizing Secretary of the

Tournament, Mr. Moin Khan who said that you are not defeated when you lose, you are defeated

only when you give up. Foot tapping dance numbers were presented to boost the morale of the stu-

dents and to give them a message of sportsman spirit. The valedictory function started with the fe-

licitation of the officials (Referees) of the matches with mementoes. The team in-charges were felic-

itated with certificates and mementoes. The honorable Chief Guest Mr. Ratan Lahoti, Guest of

Honour Dr.Lokendra Singh Shaktawat and the Director & Principal, Delhi Public School, Jodhpur,

Mr. B. S. Yadav awarded the Player of the Tournament, Nameera Sheikh from DPS Jodhpur fol-

lowed by the second runner up team Delhi Public School, Bhopal, first runner up team Delhi Public

School, Indore and the winning team Delhi Public School, Jodhpur with trophies, certificates and

medals. The Chief Guest Mr. Ratan Lahoti said today’s victory was an extension of the nation’s vic-

tory at the Olympics as it too came through the girl power. He complimented Delhi Public School,

Jodhpur for bringing laurels to the city and western zone, carving its own niche. While declaring

the event close, he wished that equal importance be given to sports and co-curricular activities

along with academics. The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks by the Organizing Secretary of

the Tournament, Mr. Moin Khan.

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…. CBSE Cluster 14 Table Tennis Tournament 2016-17 was held at Nimbahera, Chittorgarh while

students of more than 30 schools participated from all over Rajasthan. Three students of DPS Jodh-

pur participated in it in the Under 17 Boys category. Two of them were Kritin and Dhruv. Aryaman

Mohta reached the finals in the individual category and won a silver medal. Dainik Bhaskar had

organized Junior Editor III, where students had to design a whole newspaper. More than three lakh

students participated in it. Geetanshi Lamba of Class XII participated in the competition. She got a

special mention for her credible work and was awarded with a special prize. Inter DPS Football

Tournament 2016 (Boys) was held from 15 to 18 October 2016 at DPS Bhopal. 18 teams participated

in it and the teams were divided into four pools. The topper of each pool was supposed to advance to

the semi final. DPS Jodhpur’s Boys team played very well and won three matches out of four and

lost an important match to DPS Surat. They were appreciated for their wonderful performance and

were awarded with certificates. The team members were Faizan Khan Pathan, Chandrabhan

Singh, Sanyam Dosi, Raghav Sharma, Naman Jain, Basu Singh, Parmarth Ratnoo, Mukesh Todak,

Shobhit Saxena, Archit Mittal, Ravindra Bishnoi, Chandraveer Singh, Mananjay Singh, Pranav

Choudhary, Gaurav Choudhar, Gajendra Saran (Captain). Inter DPS Basket ball Tournament

(Girls) (Zone 5) was organized by DPS Jodhpur. There were seven teams which were divided into

two pools. Out of all seven teams, DPS Jodhpur maintained its winning streak and emerged winner

in the finals. The team members were- Anima Moondra, Khushboo Bishnoi, Nehal Jain, Priyal Pa-

tel, Shivangi Thanvi, Yashvi Chopra, Cheshta Agarwal, Khushi Singh, Parul Ladha, Sanjivee Lal-

wani, Vidhi Jain and Nameera Sheikh. Nameera Sheikh was declared the Player of the Tournament.

All the winners were awarded and appreciated by the Principal.

The true meaning of Diwali is to be happy and to spread happiness. Students of DPS Jodhpur cele-

brated Diwali in its true sense by distributing gifts to the deprived children of the society on 26 Oc-

tober 2016. Students of Social Welfare Committee and a fewteaching staffof DPS Jodhpur collected

some donation from the students of the school and visited the NGOs Bachpan and Luv Kush in or-

der to donate the collected material to the children residing there. The students tried to bring some

happiness in the dark world of these kids by distributing sweets, chocolates, fruits and clothes and

spending some quality time with them.

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Diwali holds an important position in the Indian culture. It gives us the message of victory of good over

evil and light over darkness. It tells us to be positive in life because this only can guide us to achieve new

heights. DPS Jodhpur celebrated the festival of positivity by organising Diwali Pooja in the school cam-

pus itself. The special feature of this pooja was that the whole arrangement was done by the students

themselves. The pooja started at sharp 9:30 on the morning of 27 October, 2016. The Director and Princi-

pal of DPS Jodhpur, Mr. B. S. Yadav, the Head mistresses of Senior Block and Primary Block, Ms.

SangeetaYadav and Ms. Pallavi Das respectively, the school Prefectorial Committee and the students of

classes IX and X attended the pooja. The holy mantras were chanted and earthen lamps were lit to mark

the auspiciousness of the occasion. Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Laxmi were wor-

shipped for prosperity, knowledge and wealth respectively. The celebration culminated with prashad

distribution.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHT AND POSITIVITY