Juvenilia (July-September’17)

Principal’s Message

Social behavior is determined by group dynamics and a strong value system.

Approved social behavior or, as we say, code of conduct in a civilized society is often

distinguished by social interaction and co-operation. Children emulate adults in this

respect and it is the responsibility of each and every adult to transmit that message

which allows the child to understand what right behavior is and what is wrong, what is

good and what is bad, what is appropriate and what is unacceptable. In the context of how

children behave outside their restricted environment, it is how they present themselves

socially is a mark of upbringing that determines it.

Our children have brought laurels to our school all along. They have participated in

International events as well as national events, giving them an exposure to the wider

world. Children have the competitive spirit and drive which is a good sign for further

self-development. Engaging in various activities gives them a mileage which again sets

their social behavior norms in a positive way. Our children have to see the bigger picture

and not get embroiled in a cocoon of petty wishes and dreams. Their world tomorrow is a

bigger one and perhaps a better one, incomprehensible to us and they must be ready for it

in order to shape their tomorrow.

Juvenilia is always a window of the school which highlights the notable events of the

period. It gives us gladness in our hearts to see our children performing well outside as

representatives of DPS Numaligarh in varied platforms of scholastics, dance, music, games,

debates and more.

Anurekha Barkakoti

Principal, DPS Numalgarh

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL NUMALIGARH

Email: dpsnumaligarh@gmail.com

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Delhi Public Numaligarh celebrated Mother’s Day in a unique and jubilant way this year. The

fathers of Class LKG students were being invited and along with their wards they had splendid

time in making and colouring a card together. It was a pleasure watching the super excited

dads with their energetic kids preparing something inimitable, something special. The

outcome of their efforts was marvelous. Each card prepared for their mother was special and

different in its own way.

INTER DPS HINDUSTANI VOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL-2017

Swaranjali 2017-the Inter DPS Hindustani Vocal Music Festival Zone-4 was held on 15th July

2017 at DPS Newtown, Kolkata. Sixteen talented teams from around the state participated in

this competition. The competition consisted of two categories- Solo and Group. Three

students namely, Ritwik Konwar (Class –VII), Nabanshu Neer Gogoi (Class- VIII) and Aviraj Neog

(Class –VII) from DPS Numaligarh participated in the Solo Song category. Our budding singers

performed well and enthralled the audience with their melodious song ‘Baaje Moralya Baaje’.

Drawing Competition held to Mark Swacchata Pakhwada

In a special drive towards creating a clean and green India , a Drawing Competition was

organized by NRL at DPS Numaligarh on 27th July 2017 for the students of Classes I, II and III to

mark the Swacchata Pakhwada and make students aware about the need to keep

surroundings clean. The topic for the drawing competition was on ‘Swachh Bharat’. Children

showcased their creative skills in drawing and colouring and came up with amazing art work.

This fun filled drawing competition witnessed an enthusiastic participation by all students.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

“Everything that begins must end. Every end paves the way for a new beginning.

Make your peace with that and all will be well.”

Words can never suffice the pain and loss suffered by DPS Numaligarh

at the untimely demise of their Senior Accountant, Shri Jiten Roy, who

passed away on 28th

July 2017, at the age of 37, after battling several

months with cancer. He was one of the most dedicated members of the

school and is fondly remembered by everyone who ever came in touch

with him for his ‘never say no’ attitude when it came to matters of his

service. In this short span of time he has taught that ‘it is not important

how long we live but it is the quality of life we live, that matters.’ The

fighter’s spirit in him is perhaps what his family comprising of his wife

and his four years old son derive their strength from, in order to cope

with the harshest reality of their lives. The DPSN family held an All

Faith Prayer Service on 11th

August to pray for their departed member

who has left behind a legacy of extreme positivity and a vacuum that can

never be fulfilled.

PRE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The tiny tots of pre-primary participated in the pre Independence Day assembly held at the

school premises on 14th August 2017. To imbibe the feeling of patriotism, students dressed up

in different colourful attires, performed patriotic songs, dance, poems and slogans. It was a

pride moment to see the young ones bursting with the feeling of nationalism.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

As India stepped into yet another year of attaining independence, Delhi Public School, Numaligarh celebrated

the Independence Day with great zeal and fervor with the unfurling of the Tricolour by the Principal, Smt.

Anurekha Barkakoti, in the school premises. In her address to the teachers and students, she reiterated that

foresightedness coupled with perseverance and dedication brought in freedom for the country and the same

applies for individual success, as well. This was followed by a speech by one of the students and the national

anthem. Thereafter, the students and the staff moved to the NRL Ground, for the joint celebration with CISF,

VKNRL organized by NRL. It was a proud moment to see the NCC cadets of the school marching their way

across the ground alongside the CISF. What unfolded next was the presentation of a short cultural bonanza by

the students in front of a large audience.

IIMUN

15

th August 2017 became double special for DPS

Numaligarh for it is on this day that three students

Vishal Choudhary from classXI-Humanities,

Kaushik Patwari from classXII-Commerce and

Suzzanne C. Zerin (Batch of 2016-17) landed in

New York to participate in the IIMUN (Indian

International Model United Nations) USA

conference held at the United Nations

Headquarters. It is here that young minds from

across the world discuss topics of national and

international interest thereby contributing towards

maintaining international peace and security.

The ceremony was addressed by significant Indian personalities who have created a niche for themselves at the

international level. All the young delegates had the opportunity to interact with the UN Women’s Organisation,

and witness the grandeur of the Security Council Room, The General Assembly Hall, The ECOSOC Committee

Room and the Trusteeship Council. Events like these are life changing experiences and DPSN feels very proud

of its young delegates who have brought back with them the rich experience of speaking in such a prodigious

and competitive platform.

ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER-VICKY ROY’S VISIT

‘A photograph is worth a thousand words’, and who can prove it better than Mr. Vicki Roy, an eminent

photographer and motivational speaker, who graced the school with his presence on 19th

August, 2017. An ex-

student, Tonmoy Talukdar’s (Batch of 2015) consistent efforts since the past 3 years, finally brought Mr. Roy to

the school. During his interaction with the students he described how he showcased his own life through his

lens, and how it was only a matter of fate that it ended up as a photographer. He spoke of how unconventional

thinking and ideas build a person. From the 11-year-old boy who ran away from his home to the 27 year old

photographer of the construction of the World Trade Center in New York, he surely endorses the saying “rags

to riches” on another level. He has transformed his life in a way that will speak off for years to come.

Inter Class English Recitation Competition

To spread the aroma of poetry, an Inter Class English Recitation Competition was held in the month of August

for the students of Classes I, II and III . This competition was specially organized to enhance the confidence and

speaking skills of the students. All the participants recited the poems enthusiastically and a few mesmerized the

judges with their articulation and intonation. They came up with various poems of famous poets . The children

chose a variety of topics for their recitation related to Mother Earth, Nature , Funny poems etc. with lot of zeal

and enthusiasm. The successful efforts of the participants were highly applauded and appreciated by the

audience and judges.

SOLO DANCE COMPETITION

An Inter Class Solo Dance Competition was held in the month of September for the students of Classes I and II.

The theme for the competition was ‘Dance from the North’. The competitors enthralled the audience with their

well-choreographed dance sequences and provided thorough entertainment with their graceful and energetic

moves.

TEACHERS’ DAY

The morning of

5th

September, 2017 saw

students from varied classes,

all decked up to perform in

front of their wizards- their

teachers for it was Teachers’

Day. Before the official

programme in the Assembly

Area, the teachers were taken on an emotional tour of the bygone years with a mesmerizing video comprising of

heart-touching messages from batches as old as 2003 to the 2017batch, compiled by the students of the present

batch of class 12. Thereafter, the Principal and teachers were welcomed with a Phulam Gamusa to the

celebration ground. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Principal followed

by the nostalgic welcome address by the Head Girl, Shreya Shekhar, which moved everyone to tears. Up next

were various dance performances, both classical and fusion, songs and orchestra. The programme ended with

Principal Madam’s insightful address.

GO AS YOU LIKE -ACTIVITY

On 22nd September 2017, Go As You Like activity was organized for Class Nursery. It was an occasion to

remember and a day to cherish. The tiny cocoons participated in this competition with colourful costumes and

spoke with great confidence. They transported everyone to the land of fantasy and hypnotized all with their

sweet gestures, attire and attitude. Kudos goes to the parents too in going for creative ideas and taking that

extra effort for creating a novel item.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘SUKRITI’

Sukriti, the special wing of Delhi Public School , Numaligarh bubbled up with activities and happy faces on

23rd

September 2017as it celebrated its 4th

Foundation Day in the presence of the Principal, parents and teachers.

The children exhibited their exceptional qualities through dance numbers and fancy dress show. Children

danced and sang with their siblings, showcasing the importance of family bonding and support needed for their

overall growth. A video was presented by the Special Educator highlighting all the activities and talents of each

child. There was also a showcase of inspirational quotes and messages by the children of Sukriti, further

creating awareness about the world of Special Education and the need for inclusion.

SWACHHATA HI SEWA PROGRAMME

DPS Numaligarh chalked out a series of programme that

dealt with cleanliness in the school premises on 26th

September 2017 .Students prepared catchy slogans and

made beautiful posters related to Clean India. It was amazing

to see the students working hand- in –hand in cleaning the

classrooms, school building and discarding unwanted

materials from the class cupboards in both Junior as well as

the Senior Wing, thus contributing whole heartedly towards

Swachhata Hi Sewa mission.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR FOR DPS BOOKWORMS

The Scholastic Book Fair was a real treat for all the booklovers. The bookfair was held for two

days that is 25th and 26th September,2017.It was a wonderful opportunity for the booklovers

to get acquainted with the new titles and also to keep abreast of the developments taking

place in this field. The bookfair was a major hit as the school children along with their parents

thronged in large number to purchase books of their choice. Books were displayed face-front

by age or grade level, so that it was easy for the onlookers to search their favourite subjects

and characters and read about them. It showcased strides in the field of various colourful

encyclopaedias, dictionaries, fiction, scientific books, reference books of various subjects and

lots more.

SUKRITI RESOURCE CENTRE- ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY REPORTS (SENIOR WING)

The Inter House Competitions for the year 2017-18 began with a bang on 3rd

May with the

English Group Discussion Competitions for classes IX-X.The topic for the discussion was “peer

Pressure can Make or Mar your Future” The winner in this competitions was Dhansiri House

followed by Dihing house and Luit house respectively. The best speaker was bagged jointly by

Chhandimita Roy and SwarnalimSonowal.

The next competition was group discussion for classes XI-XII held on 24th

May 2017.The

houses discussed with enthusiasm on the topic “Are we sacrificing our morals in the name of

modernization”. The battle of the best was won by Luit house followed by Dhansiri and

Dikhow respectively.The best speaker was Anwesha Goswami of Luit House.

The Inter House English Debate Competition was held on 7th June For classes XI-XII on the

topic “A joint Family is a blessing in disguise” The house which won the debate competition

was Dikhow House followed by Luit and Dihing. Shreya Sekhar of Dikhow House was

declared the Best Speaker and Teressa Louis of Luit House was adjusted the Best Interjector.

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The next competition was the English Debate for classes IX-X with the topic “Ethos of festivals

is Hyped by the Media”The four houses debated with precise and sharp views and in the end

Dhansiri House won the debate followed by Dikhow and Luit.The Best speaker was Anshuman

Hazarika of Dhansiri House and the best interjector was Kalyandeep Choudhury of Dihing

House.

The school saw Senior buzzing quizzers of classes VIII-X on 6th

September and JUNIOR

quizzers(IV-V) on 14th

October answering questions on different subjects and current affairs

with prompt and enthusiasm. The winners of both the categories are as follows:

Senior Quiz

1st position –Dikhow House with 115 points

2nd

position –Dihing House with 60 points

3rd

position –Dhansiri house with 45 points

Junior Quiz

1st position –Dikhow House with 85 points

2nd

position –Dihing House with 80points

3rd

position –Luitihouse with 55 points

Editorial Board:

Natasha Gogoi, Teacher

Sushmita Baruah, Teacher

Computer Layout & Design:

Saranga Pani Hazarika, Teacher

Published By: Anurekha Barkakoti,

Principal, DPS-Numaligarh