The Cultural Extravaganza of the Annual Open Day Celebrations of Primary Wing of DPS Bhilai commenced in the evening of February 13 in the Risali Sector School Complex here.
Chief guest for the event was RS Chaturvedi, ED (Projects), Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai. The function was also graced by members, SMC, DPS Bhilai — A Devadas, GM (Projects-SMS-III), BSP, Bhilai and RK Gopal, DGM (Education), BSP, Bhilai, Rajkumar Sharma, Principal, SSV, Hudco, Sangita Srivastava, Anju Yadav, Prameela Devadas, Renu Vashishta and the illustrious presence of several other dignitaries, a DPS press release informed.
The Principal, Parshant Vashishta extended a warm welcome to the chief guest and other invitees. The Headmistress — Primary Wing lipika Banerjee presented the Annual Report of the Session 2015-’16. This was followed by the prize giving ceremony wherein meritorious students received prizes for their praiseworthy performances.
In his speech, the chief guest said that the real assets of an institution were the students — the most valuable resource of a nation to enhance its glory and fame, so their potential must be harnessed and channelised in the right direction.
He said that it was heartening to learn of the achievements of the students of DPS Bhilai not only in academics but co-curricular activities also, as in today’s fast-paced world it was necessary to cater to the holistic development of a student’s personality and DPS Bhilai was doing a commendable job in this regard. The recently bagged International School Award — a British Council initiative was a step further in promoting an ‘International Dimension’ to the curriculum.
The Cultural Fiesta – ‘INDIAN POTPOURRI’ began with the Welcome Song by 32 students which gave a melodious start to the evening programme proving the adage that music is the food for the soul. This was followed by Classical Confluence, a soul stirring performance encompassing many shades of Classical Dance by 33 budding dancers. The next item was ‘Hamara Pyara Hindustaan’ wherein 120 enthusiastic children draped in patriotic spirit presented a magical symphony of colour, moment, music and dance to celebrate the free spirit of
our country.
Festive Gujarat, the next programme comprising of 40 students in their colourful attire invoked the power, strength and energy of the Universal Mother with their rejuvenating and energetic dancing steps on Navratri Music. In the concluding presentation, ‘We are all one’ 88 students gave a clarion call to bridge the hiatus between tolerance and intolerance pervading our society.