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#2/Dec/2011

MASTER MINDZ

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From The Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

It’s been nearly six months since I took over. I have tried

hard to bring about a change in the two areas that hold the

key to the success of a school –discipline and academics. I

think we have been able to achieve success in both areas.

A lot of you think that discipline and academics are the

sole responsibility of the school. Nothing can be further

away from the truth. I think (as I have reiterated earlier)

that there is an inevitable overlap between the school and

family. One can’t compartmentalize the two. Not only is

there an overlap between school and family, but there is

an overlap between family, school and society. The child

and all of us are a part of this dynamic system. None of us

can remain unaffected by it. However, the role of school

and family is to make sure that a child is shown what is

right and what is wrong. And the child is made aware of

the consequences of disobedience. Sometimes the

punishment can be painful –but in the long run it will help

the child. He will learn to respect the law. I expect every

parent to support this drive to improve the discipline. And

I would like to thank you all for supporting us.

Similarly with academics- The new examination system

introduced by the CBSE (CCE), has had a kind of

“negative” effect on some children. They feel that they

don’t have to study because they can’t be failed. True –but

not failing in school does not mean you won’t fail

INDEX

Contents Page No

� From the Principal’s Desk 2

� Green School Drive 3

� Vedic 4

� Campus Upbeat @

DPS, Bopal (Primary) 6

� Events 6

� Special Assemblies 7

� Shining Stars 13

� Learning with Fun 18

� Workshops attended

By teachers 18

� Workshops by

Counselling Department 18

� Sports Achievements 19

� Trips & Tours 21

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outside!! There are no semesters in life. There are no retests and there are no summer or

winter holidays!! It is for that future that we prepare the child. Don’t think that incase the child is stress

free in school, he will be like that outside school as well. For every successful endeavour, there will be

stress and tension. Ask the child to be competitive –the cake outside is extremely small.

Please do use the portal and technology to keep in touch with the school. Very soon we will be a

paperless school, and everything will be communicated through the portal. But I see very few of you

using the same. Please start using it.

Have a wonderful day and do keep in touch. You are most welcome to meet me anytime in my office.

Kulbhushan Kain.

Green School Drive

To spread awareness among the students to conserve our natural

resources and make The Earth a green Planet, following activities

have been conducted.

� Soft boards across the buildings were decorated based on

the theme “Say No to plastics” in September and on “Say

No to fire crackers” in October.

� In the month of September, plantation was done by the

students of class I, to gain the practical experience of

growing plants and taking care of them under the

supervision of the gardener.

Say No to Plastics

Say No to Crackers

Plantation

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Vocational Education & Training (VET) is widely discussed, but very less effectively implemented

area of education parallels in India. There is more need of effective coordination at public and private

level with innovative inputs. The Planning Commission has already identified the need to address

Vocational Training in 12th, Five Year Plan (2012 – 2017) as a major area of thrust and

implementation.

VEDIC is established to address VET, in meaningful way rather than just “me too” approach. Looking

ahead for establishing social balance through uplifting deprived and economically backward section of

the society and providing livelihood opportunities through skill interventions

Various programme and activities were conducted at VEDIC in corporate sector and in academics.

Inauguration of M. J. Pherwani Garment Training Centre

“M. J. Pherwani Garment Training Center” was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Jhaveri – Founder Director

(MSJ Capital, Delhi) & Dr. Chandan Chatterjee – Director (CED) at Delhi Public School, East

Ahmedabad on 16.6.11.

VEDIC signed MOU with KCWPL

On 10.8.11, VEDIC – Vocational & Educational Development Institute – Calorx, signed MOU with

KCWPL – Krishna Casual Wear Pvt. Ltd (A Murlidhar Exports Group Company). The MOU, will

provide trainees and technical support with added programmes to KCWPL.

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Scholar’s Trophy Function Celebrations

Scholar’s Trophy Function was celebrated for HDFC scholars of class VIII for the academic year 2010

– 2011. Mr. Manubhai Rawal (AMC Chairman) invited as Chief Guest motivated students with his

inspirational speech.

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Campus Upbeat@DPS, Bopal (Primary)

Events

Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents’ Day was celebrated on 29.9.11 for classes I & II. Many grandparents enthusiastically

participated in this event. They were welcomed by the class teachers of their grandchildren. A

powerpoint presentation and a short clipping of messages by the children was shown. This was

followed by enactment by the children of the poems of ‘ जाग उठ� कवताएँ ’. The grandparents were

overwhelmed with emotion. They highly appreciated this effort by the school for strengthening the

bond with their grandchildren. It was a memorable day for all of us.

Navratri Celebration

Like every year, this year too, primary section celebrated Navratri in style on 1.10.11. Children came

dressed in traditional costumes and danced to the tunes presented live by the teachers.

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Special Assemblies

Independence Day & Raksha Bandhan

A special assembly was held on 11.08.11 to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and

Independence Day for students of classes I & II and III –V. Students of class I & II performed a dance

and a song on Raksha Bandhan. Students of class III- V performed a skit ‘United club of the World’

and a patriotic song and dance. It was held in Abhivyakti.

Navratri Celebration

Independence Day & Raksha Bandhan

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Janamashtami

A special assembly on the occasion of Janamashtami was held on 18.8.11 for classes I & II and III- V

in Abhivyakti. It was a musical assembly with ‘Matki Fodh’ being the main highlight. An Aarti of

Nand Gopal was also performed by the teachers and students enjoyed the dance performance. Students

presented information on Janamashtami and ‘Water’ (theme of the month). A video clipping on water

was shown to enlighten the students.

Janamashtami

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Ganesh Chaturthi & World Yoga Day

A special assembly on Ganesh Chaturthi & World Yoga Day was held for classes I & II on 29.8.11 and

for Classes III- V on 30.8.11 in Abhivyakti. A story of Lord Ganesha was narrated along with a dance

performance. A wonderful skit on Yoga was also performed, by class I & II, to enhance the knowledge

regarding good health. A poem on Pollution supported by a video clipping was presented to

classes III - V. Students presented some Yoga asans.

Ganesh Chaturthi & World Yoga Day

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Hindi Week

A special assembly to celebrate ‘Hindi Week’ on 13.9.11 was held for Classes III – V in Abhivyakti.

The program included ‘Aarti of Hindi’, fashion show of elements of ‘Vyakaran’, ‘Kaun banega

Shabdon ka badshah’ and a skit.

Hindi Week

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Diwali

A special assembly to celebrate the occasion of Diwali was held on 21.10.11 for classes I & II. Dance

along with a shlok and a poem on Diwali were performed. Do’s & don’t’s for the festival were told to

the students.

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Children’s Day

Special assemblies to celebrate children’s day for classes I & II and classes III- V were held on

14.11.11 in Abhivyakti. It was a day for the teachers to show their hidden talent and entertain the

children. Children’s day was celebrated enthusiastically with teachers performing a comedy skit,

dance, songs & a Kawali.

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Shining Stars

Solo Dance Competition

A solo dance competition was held on 23.8.11 & 30.8.11 for Classes I & II resp.

Winners:

Class I Class II

Position Name Sec Position Name Sec

1st Kavya Gupta A 1st Shreya Beura A

2nd Rewa Lodhiya D 2nd Parita Thakker G

3rd Diya Vashi B 3rd Pracheeta Vohra C

1st Conso. Pramita Mehta I 1st Conso. Aashka Mehrotra F

2nd Conso. Shriya Kedia B 2nd Conso. Priyanshi Nayak J

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लो जाग उठ� कवताएँ

Hindi Poems Come Alive competition was held for classes I & II on 27.9.11 & 28.9.11 resp.

Winners:

Class I E Class II C

Name of the participants Name of the participants

Khushi Ahi Aditi Bathla

Parva Shah Pracheeta Vohra

Ahmad Maniar Samruddh Mallya

Hirva Algotar Riya Sinha

Harsh Desai Aashna Sheth

Shrey Brahmbhatt Uttara Bhatt

Dharva Sheth Shobhit Srivastava

Yash Dawani Tanay Vakharia

Harsh Arora Vishakha Prajapati

Jerome Davis

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Futsal Competition

(Team Event)

Class : I Date: 29.11.11 Class : II Date: 30.11.11

Winners: I- C Winners: II- D

S. No. Name S. No. Name

1. Aryan Shah 1. Laya Chandramauli

2. Shreyashka Sengar 2. Priyanshi Bhatt

3. Yashi Savalia 3. Vansh Garg

4. Raghav Dhupar 4. Jinil Parekh

5. Harsh Raj 5. Aarav Tiwari

6. Divya Anand 6. Harsh Shah

7. Zahrah Maniar 7. Nandana Nair

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Inter-House Maths Quiz Competition ( Team Event )

Class : III Date : 25.8.11 Class : IV Date : 25.8.11

Winners : Narmada House Winners : Narmada House

S. No. Name Sec S. No. Name Sec

1. Gaurav Gupta A 1. Vidushi Tiwari A

2. Vedant Kokate C 2. Utkarsh Jindal B

3. Ribhav Bhatia D 3. Akshat Darbar F

4. Purav Shah G 4. Pratham Sharma H

Class : V Date : 29.8.11

Winners : Ganga

S. No. Name Sec

1. Rahul Anil B

2. Aryan Singh C

3. Aaryan Mehta F

4. Shlok Mehta G

Inter-House Tableau Presentation

(Team Event)

Classes : III to V Date : 29.9.11

Winners : Narmada House

S. No. Name Class/ Sec

1. Priyanka Singh III- B

2. Akshat Desai III- E

3. Mohak valecha III- G

4. Dev Vyas III- I

5. Jash Sharma IV- G

6. Isha Rawal IV- F

7. Anushree Patel IV- A

8. Sarthak Dhar IV- E

9. Jamsheer Randheria V- C

10. Aaryaman Dabhi V- E

11. Pranveer Singh V- G

12. Prachi Patel V- I

Tableau Presentation

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Inter House Kho- Kho Competition

(Team Event)

Class III Date: 23.11.11

Winners: Kaveri House

S. No. Name Sec

1. Sambhav Modi A

2. Akshat Miglani B

3. Shubham Prasad C

4. Aryan Shah D

5. Ansh Choksi E

6. Shreya Anam F

7. Dhwani Ailani G

8. Vrunda Khatri H

9. Diya Panchal I

10. Birva Oza J

Inter House Kabaddi Competition

(Hu Tu Tu Comp.)

(Team Event)

Class IV Date: 24.11.11

Class V Date: 25.11.11

Winners : Sabarmati House Winners : Tapti House

S. No. Name Sec S. No. Name Sec

1. Zafeer Rangoonwala A 1. Sanyam Shah A

2. Devansh Gangani B 2. Ashutosh Mishra B

3. Gaurav Ganju C 3. Mayank Patel C

4. Harsh Shah D 4. Kavish Parikh D

5. Monil Patel E 5. Siddharth Guleria E

6. Saloni Patel F 6. Varalika Tanger F

7. Priyal Agrawal G 7. Angela Kumar G

8. Aditi Goyal H 8. Isha Lodha H

9. Vaishnavi Patel I

Kho Kho Competition

Kabaddi Competition

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Learning with Fun

E.E.-

EE dept ( I – V ) celebrated the month of August with water theme. The highlights of the celebration

were –

���� Special assemblies in which water related

songs, skits, experiments & short films were

shown.

���� Activities wherein worksheets and colouring sheets were done by all the children from classes

I to V.

Workshops attended by teachers

���� A workshop on 'Play Therapy Technique' was attended by Ms. Sapna Bhatt at Navrachna

School, Baroda on 8.8.11 and 9.8.11. It was conducted by Ms. Laxmi Parmeshwar.

���� A workshop on 'Global Leadership' was attended by Ms. Pubali Bhattacharya, Ms. Beena

Choudhary, Mr. Dilip Choudhary and Mr. Chintan on 5.9.11. It was conducted by Mr. Phillip

Peter and Mr. George Koshy, from Green Contributor Foundation.

���� From 1.9.11 to 7.9.11, a workshop on ' Research Methodology' was conducted by Prof.

Saisanwal from Ahilya Devi University, Indore, at DPS Bopal, Ahmedabad. It was attended by

Ms. Sapna Bhatt.

Workshops by Counselling Department

���� Teachers of Class III- V attended a workshop on 'Interpersonal Relationships'. The

workshop was conducted by Ms. Sapna Bhatt on 6.8.11 and 20.8.11.

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Sports Achievements

Karate

The State Karate Tournament was held on 25.9.11 (Sunday) at Gujarat Vidhyapith Hall, Ashram

road, Ahmedabad. Students of Delhi Public School, Bopal, Ahmedabad participated and bagged the

following prizes. One student participated in 2nd International Karate Championship.

Sr. no Participant name Rank Event Competition Class/

sec

1 Sanah Shah First Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 3-A

2 Netri Patel First Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 3-A

3 Sanjana

Bhattacharjee

First Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 4-A

4 Rajvi Ghelani First Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 4-I

5 Simran Sadwani Second Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 4-C

6 Anjela Kumar Second Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 5-G

7 Yugmi Sarsawadia Second Kata 23rd All Gujarat State Karate. 5-H

8 Kavish Arora Second Kumite 2nd International Karate

Championship

5-H

Swimming Tournament

The Under – 14 Swimming Tournament of S.A.G. was held at Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ashram road,

Ahmedabad on 11.08.11, Thursday. Few Boys of Delhi Public School, Bopal, Ahmedabad participated

in the tournament and were selected for the State Level Swimming Tournament. The names are

mentioned below.

1. Adwit shah IV- H

5omt Breast stroke 2nd rank

100mt Breast stroke 1st rank

200mt Breast stroke 1st rank

2. Aryan Mehta V- B

50mt Butterfly 1st rank

100mt Butterfly 1st rank

3. Rohan Khandwawala V- H

50mt Freestyle 2nd rank

50mt Breast stroke 1st rank

100mt Breast stroke 1st rank

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Skating Tournament

School Games District Level Skating Tournament

Total : 13 Gold Medals , 2 Silver Medals And 2

Bronze Medals

Venue : DPS Skating Rink, Ahmedabad

Date : 1.10.11 & 2.10.11

Name Class/Sec 300 Mts 500 Mts 1000 Mts Road Race

Yuvrajsinh Gol III G Bronze Fourth Fourth Fourth

Manthan Thakkar IX F Gold Gold Gold Gold

Abhishek Patel VIII F Fourth Silver Silver Gold

Urvi Saini VII I Gold Gold Gold Gold

Tanay Shah II H Fourth Bronze Bronze Gold

Ayush Patel IV B Gold ---- Gold Gold

School Games State Level Skating Tournament

Total : 5 Bronze Medals

Venue : Katargam Skating Rink, Surat

Date : 19.10.11 to 21.1011

Name Class/Sec 300 Mts 500 Mts 1000 Mts Road Race

Manthan Thakkar IX F ---- Bronze ---- Bronze

Urvi Saini VII I ---- Bronze Bronze Bronze

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Cbse West Zone Skating Tournament

Total : Four Gold Medals, One Silver Medal And

Four Bronze Medals

Venue : Unnati Skating Rink, Vadodara

Date : 6.10.11 to 9.10.11

Participants

Name Class/Sec 300 Mts 500 Mts Road Race

Yuvrajsinh Gol III G ---- Fourth Fourth

Manthan Thakkar IX F ---- Bronze Silver

Abhishek Patel VIII F ---- Bronze Fourth

Urvi Saini VII I BRONZE ---- BRONZE

Tanay Shah II H ---- Gold Gold

Ayush Patel IV B GOLD ---- GOLD

Akanksha shah VI B ---- ---- ----

Harshil Thakkar VI C ---- ---- ----

Amey Mudre VIII Prerna ---- ---- ----

Simran Bagga VI G ---- ---- ----

Harsh Shah II D ---- ---- ----

Divyansh Garg II D ---- Semifinalist Fifth

Jivanshu Vyas VI D ---- ---- ----

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Trips & Tours

Educational Tour to Gandhi Ashram

Students of class IV visited Gandhi Ashram on 23.08.11. It was a good learning experience for the

students as it enhanced their knowledge about Gandhiji.

Trip to Udaipur- Chittorgarh Students of Class V went for a trip to Udaipur- Chittorgarh from 7.10.11 – 9.10.11.

Trip to Udaipur