As many as 72 students from class III to V of Delhi Public School, Ranchi were recognised for scoring 90 percent and above in all the subjects at a felicitation ceremony at the school premises on Friday. All the meritorious students were awarded with schools badges, scholar blazers and scholar ties for their outstanding academic performance.
Chief Guest for the occasion Pooja Singhal, IAS Secretary Tourism, Art & Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs Jharkhand motivated and encouraged the young scholars and said, “Hard work, perseverance and dedication are the stepping stones for success, achievement and a bright future.”
All the scholar blazers and scholar ties awardees were physically present for the ceremony while the scholar badges were conferred virtually.
As many as 262 students from the senior wing of the school were recognised for their Assiduite Parfaite- 100 percent attendance for the session 2019- 20 also on January 8 at the school premises.
Encouraging the students, chief guest Prashant Singh (RPS, ADG) said, “Punctuality and regularity are those strength’s of one’s character which can be inculcated and developed only by sincere effort and dedication. Once inculcated, they make the chances to succeed propitious.”
With the ongoing pandemic about 69 students from classes VIII and XI (presently in class IX and XII) attended the ceremony with their parents while the remaining were felicitated virtually. Students were awarded medals and certificates for their diligence to achieve the perfect attendance. The programme was live streamed on the school’s official Facebook page.
“When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances of graduating with brilliance. DPS Ranchi always fosters and encourages ‘The Spirit of Achieving Excellence’. The role of educational institutions has become more challenging in this time of pandemic and our school bellied upon itself the onerous task of encouraging and empowering the students to excel at academics,” said Principal Ram Singh.