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SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES
Safety Day
A special assembly on SAFTEY DAY was conducted on April 2 with a thought and an enlightening article on
Safety. A quiz on the safety norms was conducted to make the children aware of the different ways of being safe at
home and at school.
Introductory Assembly
An assembly was held for classes I and II on 11.06.12 in which all the teachers of Class I and II were introduced to
the students. The teachers were called on stage along with a „tag line, which was the unique feature of the teacher.
This tag line was basically a describing word for an individual, starting with the same initial as the name like Super
Ms. Sabina Maam, Sincere Ms. Sangeeta and so on…
Rakshabandhan Assembly
Special assemblies on the occasion of Rakshabandhan were held for classes I and II and III- V on 31.07.12. The
assemblies included a historical story on Rakshabandhan, song and dance. Other than that a tribute to the Kargil
soldiers was given by showing a video clipping on the Kargil war. The program also included a Shradhanjali to the
writer Premchand. Students spoke about other festivals in the month of August like „Gogamedi Fair (of
Rajasthan), „Janamashtami, „Red Earth (The Monsoon Festival), „Jhapan (The Snake Festival), „Onam,
„Independence Day and „Snake Boat Race. A lovely enactment was done by the students to show the beautiful
bond of love between a brother and a sister.
Janmashtami
Special Assemblies were organised on 06.08.12 and 07.08.12 for classes I and II and classes III- V respectively to
celebrate the festival of Janmashtami. A short story on Lord Krishnas birth and childhood was shown to the
children through a PPT and was narrated as well. The “ ”enactment was amazing. The participants were
very eager to make the pyramid. They broke the “” with great enthusiasm. The chanting of “Krishna Dhun”
by the teachers and students gave the feel of the festival. The children of classes I and II danced on the song “ ” and a spectacular dance performance on Lord Krishna was presented by the students of Class
IV. To inculcate the awareness about environment a video clipping “GO GREEN” was shown to the students.
Independence Day
Special Assemblies to celebrate Independence Day were held on 13.08.12 and 14.08.12 for classes I and II and
classes III- V respectively. Children had disguised themselves as different freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi,
Mangal Pande, Rani Lakshamibai, Rabindranath Tagore etc. They even explained the role they had played to fight
for the freedom of our country. The patriotic songs were played to bring the zest of the Independence Day. The
assembly hall was echoing with the song “Chak de India Chak de”, on which a dance was presented. A student of
Class IV gave a speech on Independence Day. Children sang patriotic song “Chodo Kal ki bate……” to bring the
zest of the Independence Day. Students also presented a colorful dance.
Teachers’ Day
To felicitate the teachers, a special assembly was held on 03.09.12 in “Abhivyakti” for classes I AND II on the
occasion of “Teachers Day.” The children presented different programmes. Students paid tribute to
Dr. Radhakrishnan by saying a few lines about the great personality, in whose memory we celebrate Teachers
Day. The highlight of the assembly was the prayer dance “Hey Sharde Maa” choreographed by the students
themselves to entertain their teachers.
Hindi Diwas
14 th
September is celebrated as “ ” every year (as on 14th September 1949, “” was declared
official language by the Constitutional Assembly). Special assemblies were held to commemorate this day on
10.09.12 for classes I and II and on 11.09.12 for classes III – V in Abhivyakti. The assemblies comprised of an
introduction of “ ”, a poem on the importance of Hindi language and the NEWS and Thought of The
Day in Hindi as well as in English. The children recited a poem “Meri Gudia” and a song “Meri Maa” in Hindi and
a Qawalli on Hindi grammar enthralled the audience. The use of grammar in day to day life was brought out
beautifully through a short skit. The stage was brought alive with „Panna Dhai a drama depicting the historic era.
A beautiful song was sung by a student of class V H accompanied with the guitar. Children of class I and II also
learnt a Hindi prayer to be said before break.
“ , , -, - !”
Ganesh Chaturthi
Special assemblies were conducted on Ganesh Chaturthi on 17.09.12 for classes I and II and on 18.09.12 for
classes III –V. The assemblies began with a prayer „Ganpati Mantra. Ganesh Arti was sung by the students. A
shloka was recited and its meaning was explained. The children shared a lot of information about Lord Ganesha
such as His almighty has 108 names, people worship him before starting any good work in their life and His
almighty brings success, harmony, knowledge and fulfills every bodys wishes. The children also explained the
story of „Full Moon” and “Amavsya” through a skit and a story based on how a Mushaka (rat) became Bal
Ganesha's means of transport was also shown in an animated video clipping. A well choreographed dance praising
Lord Ganesha was also presented. A dance performance on “Ganesh Vandna” was also presented by Pratiksha
from class 1-C.
Navratri
A special assembly was held to celebrate the occasion of Navratri on 22.10.12 in Abhivyakti for classes I and II. It
started with „Thought for the Day. A student shared his views beautifully on “Care & Compassion”, the value of
the month. A “Doha” related to Navratri was presented by the students. The information about Navratri was
provided by the students disguised as nine goddesses. The assembly ended with “Garba”, the most popular dance
of Gujarat. The students clad in traditional outfits, exhibited an electrifying performance.
Eid-ul-Zuha
A special assembly on Eid-ul-Zuha was held on Thursday, 25 Oct. 2012 at the academic courtyard in DPS Bopal.
The programme began with a thought presented by Aangi Jain followed by a prayer recited by Zaid Memmon and
Mohammad Raiyyam. This was followed by a tableau depicting the scene in a traditional Muslim household on the
eve of “Bakri Eid”. A skit was enacted by the students informing them of the historical significance of “Eid –ul -
Zoha”. The programme concluded with a Quawali sung by the students with the audience joining the proceedings.
The students clad in traditional outfits, exhibited an endearing performance. It was an informative as well as an
entertaining assembly.
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. Special assemblies were
organized on 09.11.12 and 06.11.12 for classes I and II and III- V respectively to celebrate Diwali in Abhivyakti. A
talk on the significance of this festival, a joyful song and a dance celebrating the spirit of Diwali were the part of
the assemblies. Children also enjoyed the Ramayana and got a message -that Diwali symbolizes the victory of good
(Ram) over evil (Ravan). The song of saving the trees was to make them aware the preciousness of trees in the day
to day life. Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi was done by our H.M. Ms. Sabina Sawhney and the staff members which
left everybodys hearts aglow with joy and happiness. A message of an Eco-Friendly and safe Diwali was also
conveyed by our H.M. The assemblies ended with the Diwali message that “light will conquer darkness, good
will overcome evil and that goodness always prospers”.
French Assembly
Students from classes 6 to 10 actively participated in the show. The assembly started off with a song by the
students of class 6 and 7, followed by a skit which had the audience in peals of laughter. A word game was
conducted by students of class 10 and information on France and its culture was brought to the audience through a
mime. The students of classes 9 and 10 sang two songs and the audience couldnt help but tap their feet to the
music. The last performance in the assembly was a beautifully choreographed dance and it was very well
appreciated. Vive l'Assemblée française!!
Christmas
Delhi Public School celebrated Christmas through a special assembly on 22 December, 2012 which sought to
capture the spirit of the festive season. The secularism of India was represented by the choir group which had
students from different religions, all lending their voices to a medley of Christmas carols while the nativity scene
was put up by students of class 7. This was followed by a skit, on how man is easily tempted by the seven vices
followed by a dance. The last assembly of calendar year ended with Santa Claus' appearance, which was greeted
with joyous clapping by the students and a message by our Principal, Ms. Sangeeta Kain.
Uttarayan
Special assemblies on 10.01.13 were held to celebrate Makar Sakranti, Uttarayan, Lohri and Pongal for classes I
and II and III- V in Abhivyakti. The mood in the campus was upbeat and the students were totally absorbed in the
festive spirit. The assemblies started with the prayers and a prayer song. The New Year was welcomed followed by
thought for the day “God is everywhere” which was highlighted through a small story narrated by the students. As
Makar Sakranti is associated with various harvest festivals celebrated across India, a student gave information
about the same along with a small ppt showing the different moods of the festival. In Gujarat, Makar Sakranti is
associated with Uttarayan, the festival of fun, frolic and high octane kite flying celebration. A small skit was
enacted to teach students about the safety rules and precautions one must follow in order to have a safe Uttarayan.
A dance and song highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri and Pongal were presented by the students of
classes I and II and a beautifully choreographed dance presented by students of class IV which highlighted the
essence of Uttarayan. The students, dressed in traditional attire, sang songs of the festivals and danced to the tune
of folk songs. The assemblies concluded with the National Anthem.
Republic Day
To commemorate the 64th Republic Day, date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect, special
assemblies were held on 24.01.13 for classes I and II and on 23.01.13 for classes III- V. Filled with patriotic zest
and fervor, the special assemblies took place in Abhivyakti. Children of classes I and II pinned a miniature flag on
their blazers lapel. The assemblies started off with Shloka chanting followed by the news wherein the
Headmistress was also interviewed. The patriotic fervor of the people was witnessed when students presented the
thought and story based on it, followed by Republic Day message. The students narrated the stories of our great
freedom fighters, in their journey towards success in the attire of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr.
Bhimrao Ammbedkar etc. The electrifying dance performances by the students of classes III- V and on the song
“Suno Gaur Se Duniya Waalon” by the students of classes I and II filled the whole environment with the feeling of
patriotism and love for country. The Headmistress addressed the little ones and encouraged them to be good
citizens and to respect and love their nation.
Science Assembly
“Science Assembly” was held on 31 st Jan13 in DPS, Bopal by the students of classes 6-10. It showcased hands on
activity on “Neutralization Reaction.” This was followed by a thought and a quiz conducted for the audience by the
students of classes 9 & 10. A skit was enacted by the students of class 9 showing the importance of studying
science. Students of classes 6-8 also enacted an interview of contemporary Indian scientists. The assembly ended
Safety Day
A special assembly on SAFTEY DAY was conducted on April 2 with a thought and an enlightening article on
Safety. A quiz on the safety norms was conducted to make the children aware of the different ways of being safe at
home and at school.
Introductory Assembly
An assembly was held for classes I and II on 11.06.12 in which all the teachers of Class I and II were introduced to
the students. The teachers were called on stage along with a „tag line, which was the unique feature of the teacher.
This tag line was basically a describing word for an individual, starting with the same initial as the name like Super
Ms. Sabina Maam, Sincere Ms. Sangeeta and so on…
Rakshabandhan Assembly
Special assemblies on the occasion of Rakshabandhan were held for classes I and II and III- V on 31.07.12. The
assemblies included a historical story on Rakshabandhan, song and dance. Other than that a tribute to the Kargil
soldiers was given by showing a video clipping on the Kargil war. The program also included a Shradhanjali to the
writer Premchand. Students spoke about other festivals in the month of August like „Gogamedi Fair (of
Rajasthan), „Janamashtami, „Red Earth (The Monsoon Festival), „Jhapan (The Snake Festival), „Onam,
„Independence Day and „Snake Boat Race. A lovely enactment was done by the students to show the beautiful
bond of love between a brother and a sister.
Janmashtami
Special Assemblies were organised on 06.08.12 and 07.08.12 for classes I and II and classes III- V respectively to
celebrate the festival of Janmashtami. A short story on Lord Krishnas birth and childhood was shown to the
children through a PPT and was narrated as well. The “ ”enactment was amazing. The participants were
very eager to make the pyramid. They broke the “” with great enthusiasm. The chanting of “Krishna Dhun”
by the teachers and students gave the feel of the festival. The children of classes I and II danced on the song “ ” and a spectacular dance performance on Lord Krishna was presented by the students of Class
IV. To inculcate the awareness about environment a video clipping “GO GREEN” was shown to the students.
Independence Day
Special Assemblies to celebrate Independence Day were held on 13.08.12 and 14.08.12 for classes I and II and
classes III- V respectively. Children had disguised themselves as different freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi,
Mangal Pande, Rani Lakshamibai, Rabindranath Tagore etc. They even explained the role they had played to fight
for the freedom of our country. The patriotic songs were played to bring the zest of the Independence Day. The
assembly hall was echoing with the song “Chak de India Chak de”, on which a dance was presented. A student of
Class IV gave a speech on Independence Day. Children sang patriotic song “Chodo Kal ki bate……” to bring the
zest of the Independence Day. Students also presented a colorful dance.
Teachers’ Day
To felicitate the teachers, a special assembly was held on 03.09.12 in “Abhivyakti” for classes I AND II on the
occasion of “Teachers Day.” The children presented different programmes. Students paid tribute to
Dr. Radhakrishnan by saying a few lines about the great personality, in whose memory we celebrate Teachers
Day. The highlight of the assembly was the prayer dance “Hey Sharde Maa” choreographed by the students
themselves to entertain their teachers.
Hindi Diwas
14 th
September is celebrated as “ ” every year (as on 14th September 1949, “” was declared
official language by the Constitutional Assembly). Special assemblies were held to commemorate this day on
10.09.12 for classes I and II and on 11.09.12 for classes III – V in Abhivyakti. The assemblies comprised of an
introduction of “ ”, a poem on the importance of Hindi language and the NEWS and Thought of The
Day in Hindi as well as in English. The children recited a poem “Meri Gudia” and a song “Meri Maa” in Hindi and
a Qawalli on Hindi grammar enthralled the audience. The use of grammar in day to day life was brought out
beautifully through a short skit. The stage was brought alive with „Panna Dhai a drama depicting the historic era.
A beautiful song was sung by a student of class V H accompanied with the guitar. Children of class I and II also
learnt a Hindi prayer to be said before break.
“ , , -, - !”
Ganesh Chaturthi
Special assemblies were conducted on Ganesh Chaturthi on 17.09.12 for classes I and II and on 18.09.12 for
classes III –V. The assemblies began with a prayer „Ganpati Mantra. Ganesh Arti was sung by the students. A
shloka was recited and its meaning was explained. The children shared a lot of information about Lord Ganesha
such as His almighty has 108 names, people worship him before starting any good work in their life and His
almighty brings success, harmony, knowledge and fulfills every bodys wishes. The children also explained the
story of „Full Moon” and “Amavsya” through a skit and a story based on how a Mushaka (rat) became Bal
Ganesha's means of transport was also shown in an animated video clipping. A well choreographed dance praising
Lord Ganesha was also presented. A dance performance on “Ganesh Vandna” was also presented by Pratiksha
from class 1-C.
Navratri
A special assembly was held to celebrate the occasion of Navratri on 22.10.12 in Abhivyakti for classes I and II. It
started with „Thought for the Day. A student shared his views beautifully on “Care & Compassion”, the value of
the month. A “Doha” related to Navratri was presented by the students. The information about Navratri was
provided by the students disguised as nine goddesses. The assembly ended with “Garba”, the most popular dance
of Gujarat. The students clad in traditional outfits, exhibited an electrifying performance.
Eid-ul-Zuha
A special assembly on Eid-ul-Zuha was held on Thursday, 25 Oct. 2012 at the academic courtyard in DPS Bopal.
The programme began with a thought presented by Aangi Jain followed by a prayer recited by Zaid Memmon and
Mohammad Raiyyam. This was followed by a tableau depicting the scene in a traditional Muslim household on the
eve of “Bakri Eid”. A skit was enacted by the students informing them of the historical significance of “Eid –ul -
Zoha”. The programme concluded with a Quawali sung by the students with the audience joining the proceedings.
The students clad in traditional outfits, exhibited an endearing performance. It was an informative as well as an
entertaining assembly.
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. Special assemblies were
organized on 09.11.12 and 06.11.12 for classes I and II and III- V respectively to celebrate Diwali in Abhivyakti. A
talk on the significance of this festival, a joyful song and a dance celebrating the spirit of Diwali were the part of
the assemblies. Children also enjoyed the Ramayana and got a message -that Diwali symbolizes the victory of good
(Ram) over evil (Ravan). The song of saving the trees was to make them aware the preciousness of trees in the day
to day life. Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi was done by our H.M. Ms. Sabina Sawhney and the staff members which
left everybodys hearts aglow with joy and happiness. A message of an Eco-Friendly and safe Diwali was also
conveyed by our H.M. The assemblies ended with the Diwali message that “light will conquer darkness, good
will overcome evil and that goodness always prospers”.
French Assembly
Students from classes 6 to 10 actively participated in the show. The assembly started off with a song by the
students of class 6 and 7, followed by a skit which had the audience in peals of laughter. A word game was
conducted by students of class 10 and information on France and its culture was brought to the audience through a
mime. The students of classes 9 and 10 sang two songs and the audience couldnt help but tap their feet to the
music. The last performance in the assembly was a beautifully choreographed dance and it was very well
appreciated. Vive l'Assemblée française!!
Christmas
Delhi Public School celebrated Christmas through a special assembly on 22 December, 2012 which sought to
capture the spirit of the festive season. The secularism of India was represented by the choir group which had
students from different religions, all lending their voices to a medley of Christmas carols while the nativity scene
was put up by students of class 7. This was followed by a skit, on how man is easily tempted by the seven vices
followed by a dance. The last assembly of calendar year ended with Santa Claus' appearance, which was greeted
with joyous clapping by the students and a message by our Principal, Ms. Sangeeta Kain.
Uttarayan
Special assemblies on 10.01.13 were held to celebrate Makar Sakranti, Uttarayan, Lohri and Pongal for classes I
and II and III- V in Abhivyakti. The mood in the campus was upbeat and the students were totally absorbed in the
festive spirit. The assemblies started with the prayers and a prayer song. The New Year was welcomed followed by
thought for the day “God is everywhere” which was highlighted through a small story narrated by the students. As
Makar Sakranti is associated with various harvest festivals celebrated across India, a student gave information
about the same along with a small ppt showing the different moods of the festival. In Gujarat, Makar Sakranti is
associated with Uttarayan, the festival of fun, frolic and high octane kite flying celebration. A small skit was
enacted to teach students about the safety rules and precautions one must follow in order to have a safe Uttarayan.
A dance and song highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri and Pongal were presented by the students of
classes I and II and a beautifully choreographed dance presented by students of class IV which highlighted the
essence of Uttarayan. The students, dressed in traditional attire, sang songs of the festivals and danced to the tune
of folk songs. The assemblies concluded with the National Anthem.
Republic Day
To commemorate the 64th Republic Day, date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect, special
assemblies were held on 24.01.13 for classes I and II and on 23.01.13 for classes III- V. Filled with patriotic zest
and fervor, the special assemblies took place in Abhivyakti. Children of classes I and II pinned a miniature flag on
their blazers lapel. The assemblies started off with Shloka chanting followed by the news wherein the
Headmistress was also interviewed. The patriotic fervor of the people was witnessed when students presented the
thought and story based on it, followed by Republic Day message. The students narrated the stories of our great
freedom fighters, in their journey towards success in the attire of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr.
Bhimrao Ammbedkar etc. The electrifying dance performances by the students of classes III- V and on the song
“Suno Gaur Se Duniya Waalon” by the students of classes I and II filled the whole environment with the feeling of
patriotism and love for country. The Headmistress addressed the little ones and encouraged them to be good
citizens and to respect and love their nation.
Science Assembly
“Science Assembly” was held on 31 st Jan13 in DPS, Bopal by the students of classes 6-10. It showcased hands on
activity on “Neutralization Reaction.” This was followed by a thought and a quiz conducted for the audience by the
students of classes 9 & 10. A skit was enacted by the students of class 9 showing the importance of studying
science. Students of classes 6-8 also enacted an interview of contemporary Indian scientists. The assembly ended