Celebrating 25 Years
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Shaping Glocal Learners Since 1996 MOTTO Service before Self MISSION DPS-Bopal Ahmedabad is committed to provide education that helps to develop children into balanced personalities, with sound values of love, VISION kindness, devotion and service before self. ‘Lead, Care and Inspire... To bring out the best in each and every child.' PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Each and every Dipsite will grow up to be a well-balanced personality with internal and external values carrying forward the vision of the school. They will learn to respect, accept and embrace the differences across varied cultures. They will develop their potential by believing in themselves as capable individuals. They will learn to create, to lead, to love, and live life fully. Shri Rahul Singh Shri Ashok Narayan (Chairperson, School Management Committee, DPS Bopal) (Vice Chairperson, School Management Committee, DPS Bopal) My heartiest congratulations to the Principal and his team on this landmark event of the Silver Jubilee Heartiest Congratulations! celebrations! It is indeed a matter of great honour and pride for me to be part of this esteemed committee. I heartily congratulate you and your illustrious team of educationists and teachers on the Silver Jubilee of DPS, Bopal, Ahmedabad. The past year has been unprecedented. The world is facing its worst crisis since the Second World War. All of us, in every age group and from every community, have had to confront the deadly and debilitating During these 25 years, all of you have made this institution a glowing example of eminence and Covid-19 virus. Educational institutions have been compelled to close down. Classes have had to be held excellence by your hard work and dedication. Your school has come of age and has been moving from online, posing a challenge to students, teachers, and parents. I am glad – and proud – to say that the Delhi strength to strength during the quarter century. It has become one of the first 'Green' schools in Gujarat. It Public Schools in general and DPS- Bopal in particular, have met the challenge successfully. has 'smart classrooms' equipped with latest educational and information technology tools. As I write this, a second wave of the pandemic is sweeping over the country. But I am confident that, with I wish many-many more years of progress and success to the school. I have no doubt that it will continue your unstinting support, we will overcome and emerge stronger than before. I applaud the efforts of the to excel and continue to be a workshop of the best of academicians, managers, technocrats, academic and non-academic team which led to the smooth conduct of academia during this crisis. educationists, and social servants to the nation. Once again, my best wishes to all of you on this auspicious occasion! Ashok Narayan Rahul Singh Vice Chairperson Chairperson School Management Committee School Management Committee Delhi Public School-Bopal, Delhi Public School-Bopal, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Manjula Pooja Shroff Surender P. Sachdeva (Pro Vice-Chairperson) (Principal) Congratulations to team DPS Bopal for completing 25 glorious years! It has been a spectacular journey I always believed that growth is life. I had a vision of a burgeoning campus, full of bustling activity with which, I am proud to say, has been a personal dream come true for me as well. my students standing tall on every platform. Today, the institution stands as a leading K12, school nurturing students to become competent, compassionate and creative thinkers. The Silver Jubilee of the Even though an institution is established with an entrepreneur's vision, but to see it take off on the path school demonstrates the faith that parents have invested in the vibrant educational process over this to success and achieve so much with immense focus and resilience has been a joy to see. span of time. Over the years, DPS Bopal has grown from strength to strength. Not only has it developed a state of the The institution I had envisaged stands before me in brick and mortar, extending its arms to the virtual art infrastructure, it has developed some of the best teaching learning teams and processes too. These realm. Providing a stimulating environment through a curriculum without boundaries has crafted a global have paved a way for learning for other educational institutes and created a healthy ecosystem too. This outlook though firmly grounded in the local values in 'glocal' citizens who appreciate the differences in cultures while focusing on the humane aspects similar to all peoples around the world. As netizens in this is a remarkable value of collaboration and teamwork that has always been displayed by the immensely digital world, they extend the same courtesy that they would in person, upholding the values of the qualified and talented team of DPS Bopal. school both as students and alumni. I would like to mention here that the efforts of each and every member of the DPS Bopal family over In this rapidly changing world, my objective remains to inculcate the qualities of dedication, sincerity and these decades, contributed tremendously to bring it to this stature. So I congratulate the first employee integrity enabling individuals to remain life-long learners, ready to face the challenges of our times. This as well as the newest member of the family to have upheld the DPS flag and kept it flying high over the coffee table book captures the essence of the journey from the foundation to the Silver Jubilee of the years. school. Let us move forward with faith and trust! You have earned your repute with hard work and perseverance and the fruits are visible across the world when we see the alumni carrying the DPS Bopal name proudly on their shoulders and have made it a name to reckon with. I wish you more strength and power for the years ahead! Surender P. Sachdeva Principal Manjula Pooja Shroff Pro Vice-Chairperson CREATIVE COORDINATOR: I. Foundation Ms. Tulika Saha Founders II. In the classroom DESIGN COORDINATOR: Outside class Ms. Meenakumari Damre III. A time for work EDITOR: A time for Play Ms. Krishna Mukherjee IV. On campus RESOURCE PERSON: Outside campus Ms. Alpa Biju V. Looking out Looking in EDITORIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ms. Arushi Raja VI. Taking root Ms. Beverly Court Taking wing Ms. Bhavika Narielwala Ms. Bijoya Mitra VII. Going local Ms. Diana Brait Going global Ms. Joyoti Ganguly VIII. L'ordinaire Ms. Leena Parekh L'extraordinaire Ms. Livy Thomas Ms. Sajita Nair IX. Going virtual Ms. Smita Nair Living virtual Ms. Subhashree Panda Ms. Swati Prasad X. Blazing a trail EDITORIAL C O N T E N T S THE FOUNDERS THE FOUNDATION 1 THE FOUNDATION Delhi Public School-Bopal, the pride of Ahmedabad began its fascinating journey in three rented buildings at Rajpath. A small and ubiquitous stone bears witness to our foundation that was laid with the auspicious bhumi pujan. It led to a phenomenal era of education and to this day mirrors the glorious and prosperous journey at the Bopal campus. 1. Rajpath Campus 1996 2. Bhumi Pujan - Bopal Campus 3. Shri L.K. Advani, then Union Minister for Home Affairs laid the Foundation Stone 27 August 1998 4. Bopal Campus 2 4 3 The Bopal campus stands amidst the serene lap of nature. One can witness a spectacular sunrise over the horizon from its evergreen playground 'Kridangan'. The buildings Dronacharya, Radhakrishna, Vivekananda, Krishna, Gargi, and Prerna - which is its inclusive education wing, house SMART classes, libraries, well-equipped science and computer labs, Atal Tinkering Lab, dance and music rooms, canteen, state of the art medical room, art studios, audio visual room and 'Abhivyakti'-the school auditorium. Bal Kridangan is home to innovative swings for kids giving them an enriching experience while playing. The nerve centre of the institute is 'Chanakya'-the Administrative Block which overlooks a lush green lawn. THE FOUNDERS The Sports Arena comprises of Kridangan, Skating Velodrome, Artificial Rock-climbing wall, Football Ground and Cricket Turf. The sprawling playground has borne witness to several Annual Day functions and Biennial Sports Day events as well. The fleet of yellow buses that traverse the city roads have created a visual identity and have been persistently recognized over a span of 25 years. The foundation stone was laid in 1996 initiating a new era in CBSE education in the state of Gujarat. Crafted by the vision of the luminary Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, providing a holistic education was the st impelling force throughout the journey embellished by the inculcation of 21 century skills and Glocal values. Fulfilling the vision are the stalwarts of the institution who have walked with the school for all its illustrious 25 years. * Best Institutional Architectural Award by Architect and Design Magazine * First Rank for the Best School in National Talent Search Examination 2016 he Stellar 2003 * Ranked 7 in Ahmedabad and ranked 11 in Gujarat by Education World - ourney * Best School Award by National Talent Search Contest 2003 School Rankings 2016 * Best School by Divya Bhaskar Survey 2003 * Awarded for Academic Excellence by the Brainfeed School Excellence * Best Institutional Architectural Award by Architect and Design Magazine Awards 2017 * Best School Award-2007, for preparing project on the topic 'Save a Girl * Ranked 7 in Ahmedabad and ranked 10 in Gujarat by Education World - Child' by Gujarat State Education Board and INTEL School Rankings 2017. Also ranked 10 in the country for Infrastructure Provision * Winner of Global Communities for Sustainability Project by Centre of Environment