DPS Jammu organises function

Students and management posing for a group photograph during the function at DPS Jammu on Friday.
Students and management posing for a group photograph during the function at DPS Jammu on Friday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 2: Delhi Public School Jammu organised a function for the academic session 2022-23 with full zeal, zest and enthusiasm on the theme, “Sankalp Se Siddhi Ki Aur-Lead to Inspire.”
The alumni of batch 2013-14, Hiteshwar Singh was the chief guest, whereas, the guest of honour too was the School alumni, batch 2016-17, Aditi Aryan and Dr Ritu Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson, DPS Jammu, parents of the student cabinet, Principal, staff and students of the School were present during the event.
Hiteshwar Singh is an international skater and a Roll Ball Champion, having won Gold for India in two World Cups besides several other honours, while the guest of honour, Aditi Aryan is the member of the Women Cricket team from J&K Cricket Association, a professional Kathak dancer, an upcoming model and an actor, having several awards to her name.
The ceremony commenced with the welcoming of the dignitaries and the parents, followed by a mellifluous rendition of the School anthem by the School choir.
The badges and sashes were adorned on the young shoulders by the esteemed School management, the chief guests, Principal and other dignitaries present on the occasion.
The Dipsites also enthralled the audience with a poetic dance performance on the theme ‘Sankalp- Naye Bharat ka Chehra,’ which was a mesmerizing poetry of footsteps and filled the air with the spirit of dynamism and unity. In another dance performance, the students portrayed a soulful show, conveying the message of hope that one must not give up, no matter how hard the situation is.
In her address, the pro-vice chairperson congratulated the newly elected student cabinet and advised the members to act honestly, diligently and responsibly to realize the School’s motto ‘Service Before Self’. She exhorted the students to always remember FAR, i.e. F-Fortitude, A-Ardent, R-Resilience and encouraged them to inculcate the values of punctuality, dedication, discipline and determination being the torch bearers of tomorrow.
Principal, Ruchi Chabra delineated the School’s vision and philosophy and lauded the role of the management and parents in the progress of the School. She also administered the oath to the newly inducted student cabinet.
The speeches by the head boy-Asim Mir and the head girl-Mir Sara reaffirmed the diligence and dedication with which the new student council would function and motivated the newly elected members to take up their task with zeal and enthusiasm.
The whole programme was compered by Ishant Singh (XI-C) & Ayn Bhola (IX-G) along with Shefali Magan Tiwari and Tanzeel. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem followed by the group photograph, and inauguration of the newly built Table Tennis Room.