A Learning Experience

 “Sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war.” The US President Donald Trump very aptly stated the above line. One should always take losing in one’s stride and learn from the experience instead of quitting. Dipsites have proven that whether they win or they lose, they will always take back a valuable experience to be learned from.

The DPS team had an enthralling experience on 5 January 2019, Sunday as the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya debuted and played against the squad coached by Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lankan cricketer).  They gave a very good match, though the students lost the nail-biting second match by just three wickets, they have refused to be defeated and have learned immensely important lessons from the match.

The ‘Best Bowler of the Tournament’, Vedant Limbasiya of class 8 H, said, “Win or lose, I always learn something” and truly so. 

Dev Shodan the ‘Man of the Series’ quoted Thomas A. Edison, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time, ” he also added that he will cherish this memory.

Dev Shah was awarded as the ‘Best Fielder of the Tournament’, said “I shall always remember this tournament as I was appreciated for my fielding skill”

 Pritish Saraf was announced as the ‘Best Batsman of the Tournament’ said “ I enjoyed the entire series and also look forward to play such wonderful matches” 

All our best wishes are with the young enthusiasts and we hope that they will continue with their mesmerising performance and refuse to be deterred by such small obstacles and hurdles in their way. Our students have arisen with the experience and rest assured; they will be back with a blast. We wish them all the very best for the future and hope that they will continue to make their school proud.

A Stunning Victory - Sri Lanka Tour

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” aptly said by Heywood Brown and proved by  Dipsites as they showcased their agility and strength  while participating in the Aaron's Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 4, 2020, they did not disappoint. Delhi Public School-Bopal left everyone spellbound through their laudable performance as they beat Althuriya Club-Sri Lanka by 70 runs.

We are extremely proud of the students and congratulate them heartily. Dev Shodhan was the top scorer with 87 runs and was recognised as the ‘Best Batsman’ while Yash Sheth was appreciated as the ‘Best Fielder’. The ‘Man of the Match’,  Pritish Saraf took 3 wickets and recognised as the ‘Best Bowler’,Vedant Limbasiya took 4 wickets to lead the school to a staggering victory by 7 wickets in the first match of the tour.

All our best wishes are with the students and we hope to see the team win the upcoming matches as well with their hard work, dedication, perseverance and most importantly, teamwork.

The students were in seventh heaven as they recalled the triumph and shared their experience.

“We had a great match experience yesterday playing against the Sri Lankan team and we loved playing against a new opposition in a different atmosphere.”

-Dev Shodhan
Class 12 D

“The turf wicket and the ground was amazing and gave us a new experience. Winning the match was like a cherry on the cake, a sweet victory. We are looking forward to our second match as well.”

-Vedant Limbasiya

Class 8H

My Take from Singapore

My Diary

7 November,2019

I remember that I was humongously excited for our departure from Ahmedabad at around 7 or 8 in the evening. We left Ahmedabad and had a halt at Chennai International Airport for four hours. We boarded the flight and reached Singapore, the greenest metropolis in the universe.

8 November,2019

After checking in at the Ibis hotel we rested for a few hours. Later in the day, we went to see the laser show, which was very pleasing after a tiring journey.

9 November,2019

After the breakfast we went to the NeWater Bottling plant where we were told about major water issues in Singapore. The Science Center was also amazing. The night safari was a place where we saw some rare flora and fauna of Singapore and other countries.

 10 November,2019

Finally, it was the most thrilling days of the journey. Going to the Universal studios was like icing on the cake. The Cylon roller coaster was very good. Although petrifying, ‘The Revenge with the Mummy' ride was the best one. ‘The Rapids Adventure' was not a great deal, but when our raft slid down towards the water my heartbeats had stopped.

11 November,2019

Sentosa was a wonderful place. I was the winner in the Luge ride. The one-way cable car was the part in which a few friends of mine were scared. We went to the Vivo city by a cable car. It is the biggest mall I have ever visited I even got lost there.

12 November,2019

Firstly, we went to the city gallery and after that we visited the Boeing center where we were taught about parts of an airplane went to the airport and started the return journey.

  -Aayush Bhatia

Where Passion and Possibilities Meet

The visit of a lifetime recounted by the students themselves. A kind of recollection of the various memorable experiences of the learners. Just a few incidents that will remain with the students all their life in the form of fond memories and nostalgic episodes. Here is an exhilarating reminiscence.

Our school organizes trips to different countries to make the children’s experience cultures of these countries. This year our school organized a trip to Singapore and I was a part of this trip, which was full of loads of fun. At first, I was nervous and afraid as it was my first foreign trip of all time, but thanks to the teachers who took good care of us. We left for Singapore on the night of 7thnov. 2019 and reached there the following day. We went to our hotel which looked luxurious. Two children had to share one room, so we all quickly chose our partners and freshened up. We paid a visit to many wonders while our stay in Singapore. My favorites include the Universal Studios, Sentosa Island and the Singapore Zoo- Night Safari. Our trip was an educational tour so places like the NEwater Bottling Plant, Singapore Science Center and the Boeing Center taught us a lot. I was surprised to know that Singapore acquires water in 4 different ways which are so much fascinating. These are rain water harvesting, new water or recycled water, desalination of water and importation of water from Malaysia. Other spots like the Merlion Park, S.E.A Aquarium, Luge ride, cable car and the Vivo city mall were an unforgettable memory. I enjoyed the trip a lot.

  This trip included fun, adventure, sightseeing and education. It was unbelievable and  incredible to land in Singapore with my friends. It was for the first time that I was going abroad without my family. I was really excited. In fact, we were all eager to know about this wonderful place .We were enthusiastic and wanted to explore new and interesting things.
I was amazed at seeing how Singapore is succeeding day by day. Physically small but economically giant, this beautiful island is located in Southeast Asia. It came into existence in 1963.The government of Singapore had to struggle hard in the early days. The people belonged from different backgrounds and most of them were not educated. Despite its small domestic market and a lack of natural resources, Singapore successfully came out from financial crisis. Today, the Singapore economy is one of the most stable in the world, with no financial debt. Now, Singapore is a top tourist destination. The Singapore economy is mainly driven by experts in electronics manufacturing, financial services, tourism and the world's busiest cargo sea port. On the final daylight, a visit to the City Gallery explained the past of Singapore. Singaporeans grew by conserving their heritage. They kept important reminders of their land and struggles of their forefathers. It reflects their achievements in building Singapore. These conserved buildings and structures which gave this young nation a sense of history.I really cherished this trip.

-Navya Handa

CONSTITUTION DAY

DPS-Bopal has celebrated the Constitution Day through different activities in the morning assembly as well as by doing small class room activity. Mr.Surender Pal Sachdeva, Principal addressed the assembly by stating the importance of the day and asked the students to take the pledge and keep the spirit of the Constitution high. His valuable words aimed to bring awareness on the importance of the Indian Constitution and efforts of its architect, Dr B. R. Ambedkar. As a class room activity students were involved with a small and open discussion on Fundamental Rights & Duties of the state policy. The students of grade VI to XII read the Preamble and discussed its keywords which was displayed on the Smart Board of each and every class.

Beyond Academics-International Dimension

In today's world, education cannot be limited to just classroom learning. Today’s student’ will be tomorrow's global citizens. They require a range of experiences and knowledge that will help them build the capacity to contribute to the development of a multicultural society. 

In Delhi Public School-Bopal, we are encouraged to exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences. Learners not only get engaged in online exchange of knowledge but are also occupied in collaborative projects through Real Time Tech learning tools. Cross cultural exchange of thoughts and virtual communication at DPS-Bopal is just a click away! In a fast-shrinking world, it is imperative that the students and teachers get a chance to visit abroad as well.

National and international student and teacher exchange programmes are offered to students and faculty which foster understanding and acceptance of an array of different cultural and community perspectives. Precisely one such trip to Singapore has been organised from 7 November 2019 to 13 November 2019 and nineteen students and two teachers of Delhi Public School - Bopal will be travelling to this charming city. 

This sovereign island city-state has surprises galore! From recycling plants to libraries, this education hub will prove truly beneficial as the students will get an insight into Singapore’s rich culture. They will get the opportunity to experience and understand a society different from their own.

Singapore is a diverse country with people from different backgrounds and a variety of different cultures. This is exactly what will help the students see the beauty of intermingling cultures. The way Singapore has combined all of its contrasts into one single flourishing community will also help the students understand international relations other than enabling them to build a deeper understanding of different morals, beliefs and traditions. This trip will give them a motley of fond memories and learnings that will stay with them all their life. This will help them become better global citizens.

-Ailanisha Purohit (VIII J)

Visiting the past

The day started with a delicious breakfast. We visited the summer place which really a beautiful places with artistically laid out fountains which were made with very advanced technology. The intriguing fact is that it was made in 1800s to 1900s . 

~Ansh Patel 10J

Walking away...

My day 5 experience was extremely pleasant. I woke up at 9.45. After a sumptuous breakfast, I  went on an excursion, walking, along with the others at around 10.30. By the time we reached the Summer palace, were pretty exhausted. We then embarked on a cruise. I stopped at a chocolate shop and bought so much chocolate that my luggage was almost full. My next stop was the  museum of the saviour where we spent a long time waking around.
~ Arnav Sharma

A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

We started our journey at 3.30a.m. to St. Petersburg railway station. We all enjoyed the tasty onion pizzas and the mouth-watering potato wedges. We also had a great experience of travelling the second fastest bullet train of the world. After resting at the hotel for some time we proceeded for a delicious lunch.

 We also visited the grand museums and the magnificent bronze statues. We were really thrilled to climb more than 291 steps to reach the top of St. Petersburg. We moved forward to have an appetizing Indian Cuisine at Tandoor Restaurant. We also enjoyed playing , chatting, laughing  which makes this trip a memorable one.

A MEMORABLE JOURNEY

We woke up early at 3a.m. and were very excited to visit the Moscow Railway Station. We had spent quality time there and I was lucky enough to win a Bluetooth Headset. After that we had an exciting trip in the bullet train which helped us to reach our destination that was St. Peters Burg in just 3 hours. After resting in the hotel for some time we proceeded with our journey and visited  Hermitage and  Cathedral. We climbed more than 271 stairs which was an awesome experience.

THE RUSSIAN HERITAGE

Today I got a golden opportunity to learn about the history of  Russia. We visited the Winter Palace which was the official residence of the great Russian Emperors. I was lucky enough to  know  Russia’s role  during World War 2. I was mesmerized to see the vast  collections of paintings and the history hidden behind those paintings. It was indeed a wonderful experience. Then, we also visited a beautiful church in the palace. I have seen women covering their head with any cloth as a mark of respect to their  religion.

My first day in Russia

In a peaceful night, alarm snoozed in my ear, Triiinngg….

That high pitched sound burst in my ears and woke me up. I just looked at the time it was 12am. Oops! late again man! Then luckily I reached on time.  We started to get our heavy suitcases to check and the hand bag check in. Then we had to do  Immigration formalities. After the Immigration we went straight to electronics checking. After some time we boarded the plane. The journey was around 4 hours.I spent my journey enjoying  with my friends. We reached Russia airport and it was very huge airport. I was very enthusiastic when I reached there because I wanted to know about Russian culture. We reached our hotel after an hour. After we reached our teacher told us that we had 45 minutes to get ready for an excursion. Our guide came and took us to the most beautiful metro station .There were many statues of World War II  soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for their country. We went to 5 stations while coming and 3 stations while  leaving. After the metro ride we went to Kremilin walls and then St Baisils Cathedral and more beautiful historical places. The day ended the day with a wonderful dinner  at an Indian restaurant.

~ Rishabh

Russia Trip Expectations

I expect loads of fun along with learning about Indo-Russia relationship which  will not only help us to enhance our knowledge but also to share   knowledge with others which will ultimately help us to develop as a country. I even expect an opportunity to share my own views on problems presented.

~ Aashi Worah

I expect a lot of new things to learn over here.  It’s a proud thing for me to join this trip and  we will learn about Indo –Russian relationship, explore the places and  to present my views and ideas.

~ Preet Bharwad 

Some of the expectations that I carry while being on this trip are that this trip allows me to know the differences in how various countries are run by the government. In addition to this such an exposure would allow me to explore different cultures and know various lifestyles of other people around the world .Pursuing Civil engineering in future this trip will allow me to know diverse architectures and help me know more about the designs of buildings.

~ Palak Patel

My expectation is that we will explore new technology, culture , russian people's body language and fun places in Russia etc

~ Ansh Bharwad