The 27th Annual Sports Day — ‘Samanvay’ of Delhi Public School, Bokaro was observed with great enthusiasm with messages of, “Save Humanity”, Balika Sashaktikaran”, “Save Girl Child”, “Swachchh Bharat” and “Clean India–Green India”. The students were taught significance of five ‘S’ — Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill and Spirit on this eve. The occasion was graced by Upendra Kushwaha , Minister of the State for HRD (School Education and literacy).
The HRD Minister hoisted the school flag and took salute of the march-past by the students of six houses and later he lit the torch with the legacy of the Olympic flame. Then, he released saffron, green and white balloons with the messages of, “Save Humanity”, Balika Sashaktikaran”, “Save Girl Child”, “Swachchh Bharat” and “Clean India–Green India”.
He also released the special sports news letter ‘Zenith’ Volume 1, issue 3. Hemlata S Mohan, principal and director welcomed the gathering with inspirational citing and advocated the significance of five ‘S’. The cultural presentation commenced with the students of the Deepansh Shiksha Kendra presenting a colourful Bihu dance.
Dressed in the colourful attire of fluorescent green, yellow and blue the students of Classes VI-VII exhibited stamina and exuberant spirit with their elegant moves in the field display. Next the attuned movement and the synchronised formation of Indian traditional folk dances won the hearts of the audience. The chief guest addressed the gathering appreciating the efforts of the school as it matched with the present Government’s endeavor in areas of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padao’, ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan’ to have a clean and healthy India matching and living up to its glory.
According to him, the initiatives taken by the School reflects the ideas of the Central Government and he wished the same should be followed by other schools too. The Minister appreciated the efforts of the school as commendable response to the national campaign, integration. Integrated inclusive education imparted to the students of Deepansh and appreciated their excellence in performance at par with any other children.
He also mentioned that many a times talent remains undiscovered and appreciated the initiative taken by the director and principal of the school for the development of the marginal section of the society in the form of Deepansh Shiksha Kendra. The chief guest and the guest of honour gave away the medals and certificates to the winners. Beside others Anutosh Maitra , CEO , BSl, Manjula Maitra, president Bokaro Mahila Samiti, Sitanshu Prasad ED P&A BSl and pro vice-chairman DPS Bokaro with other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.