Aayush Chopra - 2009 Aayush Chopra of Class III - E stood 2nd in Delhi Satate Abacus (Mental Mathematics) championship held in June 2009. He further represented Delhi state in National Championship held in Chennai during July 2009, where he stood 7th All India. Aayush now will represent India in the International Championship scheduled in Feb 2010 in Malaysia. Ajitesh Gupta Ajitesh Gupta, a student of class IV-D, has got a Black Belt in Taekwondo . He has won laurels for the school by winning a Silver Medal in Sub Junior Boys, 4th Mangal Kumar Rathi Taekwondo Championship. CONGRATULATIONS ! Amenda Davis Amenda Davis has added another feather to her cap and brought more glory to the school by qualifying for the coveted AIIMS. She secured the 31st rank. Anayat Sekhon Anayat Sekhon of class XI-G won the Regional Prize at the Monash University Essay Writing Competition. Children from 66 schools all over India participated in the event, 11 of which were in New Delhi. She received a Macbook Air for her essay on the topic “What is the next big discovery/invention that will change the way we live?” She wrote about the promising field of nanotechnology, its myriad applications and how it should be regulated in the next few decades. K.S.L. Aparna K.S.L. Aparna, The distinction between achievement and success is that achievement is knowledge that is attained through hardwork and effort. Success is being praised by others, which is nice but not important. So one should aim to attain achievement rather than success. I started my journey of learning in the year 1996 from 'National Association for The Blind', under the guidance of their support system. Within six months I joined St. Mary's through the 'Integrated Education System'. Surpassing the stumbling stones of failures at times and tasting the fruits of success on others, i completed my class x in the year 2007 with 77.6%. I approached respected Principal, Shri Vinay Kumar, and it was his greatness that he admitted me into his renowned institution. I took up Humanities with full support and guidance of my Principal, Vice Principal and teachers. I grew gradually and have become what I am and stand where I do today due to the support from Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj that came from varied quarters. Under continuous guidance, I secured 86% in class XII Board Examination for which I would be ever grateful to DPS Vasant Kunj. At present I am pursuing History (Hons.) from St. Stephens College. Though school life has ended yet the Happy Days spent in Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj are inevitably embedded in my memory. Arihant Garg of class 5B topped the 31st Aryabhatta- Inter School Mathematics Competition held at Summerfield School on 1st February'2014. He scored an aggregate of 85%. Vagish Nangia scored 77% and was awarded a certificate, cheque and a momento. Arihant Garg The team of the following students of class 5 won the Third prize in the competition. Arihant Garg 5B Anant Lunia 5C Druhin Lamba 5A Kavya Chopra 5E Kuaveya Jain 5E Sanjana Bhatia 5A Shriya Kaistha 5D Smriti Sehrawat 5C Vagish Nangia 5A Vatsal Sharma 5C Druhin S. Lamba Heartiest congratulations to Druhin S. Lamba of class IV-A for securing the Ist rank at the IInd International English Olympiad held by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) on 19th January, 2012 Gunjan Mangla Gunjan Mangla, 48th Rank, DPMT 2006 and a student of DPS, Vasant Kunj, shares her success tip with her teacher. Given below is an excerpt of an interview of this Dipsite, who has done all of us proud!! Reporter : How much did you study for the examinations? Gunjan : I think the key to success is regular hardwork. Reporter : Who helped you the most? Gunjan : The school and the coaching both played a major role. I am thankful to my teachers who helped me by creating interest in the subject and once that happens studying hard is not much of a burden. Reporter : Who is your role model? Gunjan : My parents who are both doctors are my role model and a constant source of inspiration for me. Reporter : Which all entrance examinations have you qualified? Gunjan : Besides getting 48th Rank in DPMT, I have also qualified Manipal where my position is 131 and I have also cleared C.B.S.E. entrance exam. Reporter : Do you have any message for friends at D.P.S., Vasant Kunj and other students? Gunjan : I would just like to say that it is very important to keep a positive attitude in life and never lose hope. I was lucky to get good, conducive environment in the school which helped me study with a positive approach. Gyanit Singh Gyanit Singh has been a student of DPS Vasant Kunj for several years now he has shown consistently good academic performances throughout. He has secured the FIRST rank in Delhi IITs in 2002 and the12th rank at the All India level. We are proud to him and we wish him all the very best. Reporter : Maths is a subject that most students dread. What attracted you to it? Gyanit : "I don't think Maths is scary. Maths is logical. The thrill and excitement I got in solving problems attracted me towards it. " Reporter : What is your Study strategy? Gyanit : "To be a regular in studies is the strategy I follow " Reporter : How do you take the pressure to be a winner again? Gyanit : "I just concentrated on my studies and never thought about the pressure". Reporter : Do you think the school has played a major role in helping you achieve your goals? Gyanit : "Yes school plays a vital role in helping a student achieve his goal as it gives the right kind of exposure at the right time. The guidance of teachers is invaluable." Reporter : How do you unwind in your spare time? Gyanit : "I watch TV and play circket." Reporter : Do you have any role model? Gyanit : "My role model is my father" Reporter : What is your ultimate aim in life and how do you plan to achieve it? Gyanit : I don't have any ultimate aim as such but at present it is to become a successful Computer Engineer. For that I would like to do my B. Tech from IIT. " Reporter : What is your motto in life? Gyanit : "My motto in life is "Never Say Die". Congratulations, once again Gyanit. May God take you to greater heights in your life. Hardik Aneja Hardik Aneja, a Class 11 student at Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, is bright at academics and has a passion for the computers and software. What sets this 16-year-old youngster apart from his peers, however, is that-he is, possibly, the world's, youngest Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Usually, one has attain 18 years in order to be eligible to take the qualifying examination administered by the US-based EC-Council in order to earn the right to be considered an ethical hacker. The Council accepted his request to be allowed to appear for a qualifying exam, which he passed with flying colours at the age of 15 years and 7 months. While the Council issued him a certificate officially naming him a CEH, the body is now in the process of ascertaining if he is indeed the youngest person to have achieved the feat. Currently, 16-year- old Shane Kelly, is believed to be the youngest, having achieved the CEH in 2008. While Aneja awaits news from the authority, success in this endeavour could make his the second youngster from India to have made it big in this field. Ankit Fadia,. now 27, became a household name when he had published the book titled An Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking at the age of 14. JAGRITI KUMAR I was head girl in 2004-05 and it was one of the most prestigious posts I think I've ever held. To be at the head of the student council of a school I've been in since class 1 was a feeling hard to describe. Organizing the various school events, brainstorming for new ideas to shake things up a bit, spending time outside class since we had 'official reasons' to do so, being a part of the everyday functioning of the student body...it was an awesome experience. I learned so many things through all my years at DPS Vasant Kunj and many of them were in the two years I was Vice Head Girl and Head Girl. The ability to deal with different kinds of people, honing of organizational skills, interacting with teachers and students alike and having a lot of fun along with taking the responsibility very seriously. I experienced some lows and many highs, all contributing to the person I am today. Post school, I did Maths Hons from St. Stephen's College and am now working as a Data Analyst with Hewitt Associates. It's all been hard work and a lot of fun, but school days are always missed! I plan on doing my MBA soon (fingers crossed) but until then, its the corporate life! School and the people associated with it will always be ingrained in my mind as some of the best memories of my life. Jaskaran Singh Bhatia Aayush Goel of class XI and Jaskaran Singh Bhatia of class XII were awarded prestigious Kishore Vagyanik Protsahan Yojana 2009-10 (KVPY) scholarship, by Govt of India. This prestigious scholarship is being awarded to meritorious students of Class XI, XII and B. Tech. Aayush Goel and Jaskaran Singh Bhatia are among 200 students from all over India, who have been selected for this scholarship.