DPS JAMMU CELEBRATES BAISAKHI, AMBEDKAR JAYANTI

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

In keeping with its tradition of celebrating all festivals with fervor and gaiety and for introducing the
children to their rich culture and heritage, the junior, middle and the senior wings of Delhi Public School
Jammu celebrated Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti with great pomp and show. All the three wings of DPS
Jammu buzzed alive with great excitement and cheer seeing active participation of the children of all age
groups in various activities.
The program commenced with the Morning Prayer followed by the melodious singing by the School Choir
and Thought of the Day, which set the ethos of peace and serenity all around.
The highlight of the event was the cultural performances by the children on Baisakhi which included
Punjabi Group Folk songs and dances such as, Gidda, tappas, and Bhangra performed to the tune of Dhol
and other folk instruments. The happy children dressed in vibrant traditional attires were indeed a treat
for the eyes.
The most poignant part was when children summed up their experiences of the lockdown and online
schooling. They thanked the School authorities and teachers for supporting them in the tough times of
the pandemic with their comforting availability and encouragement whenever needed by children or
parents and by providing them with quality education in the online mode. Children expressed themselves
through heart–touching speeches and poems which were greatly applauded.
The students from primary and middle wings threw light on the principles and teachings of Dr. B.R
Ambedkar and inspired everyone to uphold the spirit of Liberty, Justice and Fraternity while the students
from the senior wing highlighted the importance of Baisakhi.
The winners and the achievers excelling in Fencing, Table Tennis, VVM, Science Conference, Music
Competition were felicitated by the Principal and other senior staff with medals and mementoes. Ridhima
Bajpai received great admiration for winning 1st position and a cash award of Rs 50,000 in the recently
held music competition- ‘Choona Hai Asmaan Season -6 grand finale.
Principal-DPS Jammu, Ms. Ruchi Chabra welcomed all children and teachers to the new session 2022-
2023. She appreciated all achievers and the impressive performances presented by the students.
Headmaster, Mr. Ravi Kumar Kotroo, Headmistress, Ms. Meenu Gupta, Dy. Headmistress, Ms. Rimpi
Sharma, Academic Coordinator, Ms. Richa Gupta, Asstt Coordinator, Ms. Kamini Sawhney also spoke on
the occasion and encouraged the children.
Also present on the occasion was Mr. Umesh Kumar Sharma, Deputy Headmaster/Chief Coordinator, Ms.
Mrignaini Pathania, Coordinator-Middle Wing, Ms. Sanya Malik, Coordinator-Sports and Mr. M.L. Mehra,
Transport Administrator.
The assembly concluded with loud and proud chorus singing of the National Anthem by all students and
staff members.
Hon’ble President-RCT, Sh, M.K. Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Hon’ble PVC, Kunwrani Ritu Singh Ji and Hon’ble
Director, Sh. S.S Sodhi Ji appreciated the assemblies and also extended their best wishes to the students,staff and parents for the New Session. They also conveyed their greetings to one and all on the occasion of Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti.