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Reflect, Talk, Inspire: TED Talks @ NEPS Dwarka

With an aim to further hone students’ speaking and presentation skills, an Inter-House TED talks Competition was organized at New Era Public School, Dwarka on 17^th November 2018.

The competition was divided in two categories wherein the topics for the talk were ‘My Inspiration’ (for classes VI -VIII) and ‘Personal Accomplishment’ (for classes IX-XI). The participants from the junior category shared interesting insights on how people beyond celebrities can also inspire, one must be open to absorbing the goodness in others. While the seniors touched the right chords by stirring everyone on how they conquered their feelings with respect to peer pressure, bullying, stage fear and low self-esteem.

Mr. Rohit Chopra, the Director of the school, also stated an anecdote when his teachers played a pivotal role in polishing his speaking oratory prowess and stage confidence. Yajur Veda house amongst the juniors, and Sam Veda house amid the seniors, were deemed as the winners.

A special assembly for Diwali was organized on 5th November,2018.

The assembly commenced with an address by the director of an NGO " Green Circle" wherein he emphasized on the importance of saying ‘No to Crackers’ and urged children to be sensitive to the environment by celebrating a clean and cracker free Diwali. He also made the children undertake a pledge to celebrate a safe,clean and no cracker Diwali. 

A short poem was also recited to emphasize on the need to celebrate a peaceful and green Diwali and to save Earth from excessive noise and air pollution.  

The assembly came to a close with a  devotional song dedicated to Lord Ram. The foot tapping music, highlighted the festivity and good cheer of the festival.  

From darkness to the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity; lights illuminate every corner of India during Diwali and the scent of incense sticks hang in the air, mingled with the  joy, togetherness and hope. A  Havan puja was organised in the school to invoke blessings of God where the whole school participated and prayed together.

The day concluded with the distribution of prasad in all classes, which was savored by one and all.

The Joy of Giving: Annual Day @ NEPS, Dwarka

The Annual Day at New Era Public School Dwarka was celebrated on 2^nd November 2018 with zest and fervor. The students showcased how gleeful and gratifying one feels in being empathetic, sharing with others and embracing humanity, through their annual ballet – ‘The Joy of Giving’.

The event commenced with the lamp lighting ceremony, followed by an address by the Chairperson, Mrs. Usha Chopra. She laid emphasis on how true learning happens beyond the textbook. Mrs. Vandana Chawla, Principal - New Era Public School, Mayapuri, also highlighted the indispensable role of education, teachers and the school in moulding a child’s personality. Mr. Rohit Chopra, the Director of the school, stated how each child is unique and must never be compared with another.

The school choir presented a self-written and self-composed song ‘Vasudhaivaye Kutumbakam’, reiterating that the world is one big family. The school band was also appreciated for their rendition, as they played a medley of the famous songs Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai and Tu Hai Aasman Mein, along with an original composition. The meritorious achievers were also acknowledged by the school dignitaries in the prize distribution ceremony.

The event was followed by the magnificent ballet put up by the students showcasing famous pieces of literature, like O. Henry’s Gift of Magi, and Elsa Marston’s Olive Tree. Various dance performances were also put up including a tribute to Mother Teresa, an epitome of ‘giving’; a nature dance signifying how selflessly nature shares from its bounty with all of us, and a candle lighting dance highlighting the solidarity amid students to take forth the message of ‘joy of giving’.

Mrs.Kanwal Kohli, the Principal, delivered a vote of thanks to the school dignitaries and the parents, which was followed by the National Anthem.