The XXIX Annual Open Day celebrations of classes (nursery and prep) of DPS Bhilai was held on Saturday amidst an atmosphere of fun and festivity. The chief guest for the evening was SK Saha, ED (Mines), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), at the Risali Sector School Campus. The other dignitaries, who graced the programme were RC Singh, Ex-Chief Education Officer, BSP, Bhilai and Renu Vashishta and other distinguished invitees.
The celebrations commenced with the lighting of the lamp to the accompaniment of an invocation. The DPS Principal, Parshant Vashishta extended a warm welcome to the distinguished gathering. The Annual Report of activities of classes nursery and prep was presented by the Senior Mistress, Pre-Primary Wing, Monita Karamchandani. This was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony wherein the tiny tots were awarded for their commendable performances.
The Chief Guest S K Saha in his speech expressed his pleasure at being present on the occasion and said that he enjoyed programmes in which children participated as in their company he felt rejuvenated. He said that the role of teachers was an exalted one – in fact they could be termed, ‘next to God’ and it was their duty to guide the children to follow the right path.
Saha also exhorted the parents to support their children and ensure that they grow into good and disciplined adults. He concluded by expressing his gratitude to the Principal for inviting him to the progamme. The cultural fiesta began with 20 students of Class Prep - B, C & F expressing their happiness through their rhythmic presentation Nrityanjali. The five elements of nature air, water, earth, fire and sky are an integral part of all living beings. 117 children from class Nursery - A, B & G reflected their happiness as they enjoyed the bounty of nature in their presentation ‘Prakriti Ke Rang’.
This was choreographed by Rajshree Dutta, Shreeti Das and Indu Joshi. A total of 119 students from class Prep - D, E and G portrayed this emotion in their dance drama ‘I love my school’. This was directed by Adipti Chakraborty, Renu Sharma and Sumitra Jha. A total of 117 students of Class Nursery - C, E and H portrayed their dreams in their presentation ‘Nanhe Pankhon Ki Unchhi Udaan’. The children were trained by Sonali Parwana, Rashmi Prasad and Harsha Sahu. 116 students of Class Nursery - D, F and I relived the story of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ with the maxim - “Truth alone Triumphs”. This was directed by Sunanda Bajaj, Rashmi A Kumar, Anita Mishra and Smita Sarkar.
A total of 118 students from Class Prep - A, H & I brought out the “Colours of life” in their rhythmic presentation. This dance was choreographed by Renu Jaiswal, Seema Dey and Teena Shaddani. A total of 118 students from Class Prep - B, C & F mesmerised the audience with their foot tapping presentation “Dancing Beats”. This was choreographed by Seema Jha, Sheetal Mishra and D Sreelatha. A performance (Mono Act) by Prachi Paromita of class Prep - C depicting a mother’s eternal love enthralled the audience.
At the end of the Cultural fiesta — the Principal complimented the Sr Mistress — Pre-Primary Wing Monita Karamchandani and her team of teachers for the magnificient performance of the tiny tots, which held the audience spell bound. This programme moved towards its finale with the Vote of Thanks which was proposed by (Teacher Rep: Class Prep) Adipti Chakraborty and the function ended with the National Anthem.