 Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: The DPS Jammu campus came alive with the celebration of Deepawali on 20th October, 2022 with colourful activities and Special Assembly put up by the students of Pre-Primary and Primary wings. ‘The festival of lights,’ came alive at Delhi Public School Jammu, with Diwali Craft Activities and Special Assembly presented by Pre-Primary and Primary Wing students. The true essence of the festival was delineated through children’s balanced participation in art, music, dance and drama to impress upon them the true message of Diwali which is about spreading of joy, light, brotherhood and using climate friendly ways to celebrate the festival.
The children of Classes I & II presented a bilingual musical drama on Diwali which was scripted by the Principal, Ms. Ruchi Chabra and Ms. Meena Sharma, Hindi teacher. The story was infused the key life-skills essential for imbibing by the children and adults such as, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, empathy, self-awareness, coping with emotions, etc. Trained by their teachers, the enthusiastic tiny-tots breathed life into the multiple roles played by them and received huge applause for their apt display of passion, confidence and enthusiasm on the stage.
The young singers of Classes Nursery, Prep, and I enthralled everyone with their rendition of the group song - ‘Aayi Diwali’, written and composed by the Music Teacher–Mr. Jacob Mattoo. The program ended with a beautiful ‘Arti’ of Goddess Lakshmi and a pledge taken by all for celebrating a cracker-free and pollution-free Diwali.
The main attraction of the program was the warm wishes extended to everyone by the very cute tiny-tots of Class Pre-Nursery, who drew the smiling attention of audience for their dazzling looks and “We Wish You a Very happy Diwali” message adorned as individual letters skillfully curated on the placards hanging around their necks with colorful ribbons.
The teachers of Pre-Pry and Primary Wings narrated the story of Ramayana to children in the classes, and also explained the significance of the festival – how good always conquered the evil and also why and how Diwali is celebrated across India. Besides sensitizing students to the ill-effects of crackers, they also shared the guidelines on being safe while bursting them, and also brushing teeth after eating sweets.
The whole school wore a festive look with bright colour Diwali Greeting Cards, Rangolis, Torans, Flowers, and decorated diyas and candles prepared by students as craft activity, adding a perfect setting to the Diwali festivities and proving that creativity and talent do not have any boundaries.
Principal-DPS Jammu, Ms. Ruchi Chabra addressed the gathering and emphasized upon the essence of the Diwali festival – a celebration of life, sharing of the light of goodness and hapiness with each other, and praying for prosperity and happiness of all. She also conveyed the message of a clean, safe and a pollution-free Diwali.
She also felicitated Alankrita Sharma of Class II for her outstanding performance in District Level Chess Championship. Earlier, Alkankrita also talked about her recent spate of achievements and her inspiration for playing chess from a very small age.
Headmistress, Ms. Meenu Gupta imparted the message of extending support and help to each other and helping the craftsmen and potters by buying gifts made by them.
The vote of thanks was presented by the Coordinator of Pre-Primary Wing Ms. Preeti Abrol. The program concluded with the National Anthem.
Hon’ble President-RCT, M.K Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Hon’ble PVC, Dr. Kuwarani Ritu Singh Ji and Hon’ble Director, Sh. S.S Sodhi Ji extended their best wishes to students and staff on the auspicious occasion of Diwali festival and prayed for light of happiness, good health and hope for the staff, students, and the parents of the school. |
