CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE TEACHER’S SOUL

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE TEACHER’S SOUL

Of all the relationships that epitomize selfless devotion and nurturing what comes to my mind after a parent child relationship is the bond between a teacher and a student.

I had once read that a teacher is like a potter, who manages to turn wet clay into a masterpiece. The profundity of the thought has stayed with me and infact has inspired me as a teacher to be imbued with true diligence to the noble task at hand.

Over the years thousands of students have passed through these hands and I have selflessly tried to nurture a value system that is the core or the beating heart of this institution. As a lamp that illuminates the path of its learners, my team of teachers and myself always see as our highest responsibility the equipping of young minds with skills to help them nurture into individuals who possess a keen intellect, a vision for the future and a heart that has the spirit of service as its agenda.

It has been our earnest endeavour to provide ethical direction and stimulus to the vast reservoir of energy within the portals of this institution, thereby enabling it to carve out creative and inspired individuals who would possess along with academic excellence the inner illumination required to dispel the darkness in the world.
It is with this basic guiding principle in mind DPS Vasant Kunj has been expanding its horizons and taking majestic strides towards its goal of excellence.
I would urge all students to go and thank their teachers for their inspiration and nurturing.
This month also marks the element of divinity and prosperity in our lives with Diwali being around the corner.
My goodwishes to all parents,students and colleagues.

May god bless you with good health and happiness.

Vinay Kumar

The Secret Unraveled……………………

The mystery of human life and how to go about it has been one of the most profound questions of all time. Be it theologists or religious leaders, creative heads, visionaries or men of substance have all tried answering this empirically heavy thought.

Well my years of experience with life have taught me one simple lesson which I thought I would share with all of you in this blog. The answers to all problems lie in the human mind. It has the invincible power of creation. What I try and resist will always persist and if I want something to happen with all my heart all I have to do is to imagine it with a faith that has insurmountable power.

There is what I call the secret to a good life in a nutshell.

My blog last month was a precursor to this thought. In fact the presentation that I gave to all members of staff rested on bringing in them the paradigm shift of analyzing their mind and not let external factors be responsible for how and what they feel . Try creating a feel good factor that resonates with universe and you would be surprised at all the goodness that comes back your way. Instead of cribbing and encouraging negative thoughts and emotions train your mind to embrace and enhance happy and positive vibes. For when they become a part of the cosmos they multiply and help you attract more positivity and happiness in your life.

As they say the mind can achieve all that it can perceive.

Thereby proving that if I m perceiving all in the negative then that is what I am achieving or building and visa versa.

Do not live your life in the superficial mode. The real you is the energy inside and not the body outside. Do not let the physical act as a barrier to your growth and development as an energy centre.

How do I do this?

Believe in the indubitable power of the human will to achieve what it sets out to.

So dear friends, students and colleagues, unleash the power of positivity, happiness and the endless reserve of feeling good that the almighty has blessed us with………..

May you see the light……………
God bless
Vinay kumar

TODAY IS THE BAST DAY OF MY LIFE.......

Dear Colleagues, Friends and Students
A very warm welcome to all of you after the summer holidays. The first day of school reopening after holidays is associated with hustle-bustle due to exams, new students trying to locate classrooms and teachers trying to take down their new time tables.
But for me this time is like the blooming of a fresh flower, ready radiate its glory. I look at it as positive action time. A time when new policies are put into action, new thoughts and ideas are put into practice.
This time in the staff meeting the idea I wanted to spread was an awareness of the self. Thus took shape my presentation on the Science of Self Management. The core idea that I wanted to instill in all members of this organization from the beginning has been the inculcation of a happy work culture.
Apart from working towards professional and personal goals are we happy people? Do we allow little things upset us or do we look at them as opportunities of improvement?
Is my answer to a stimulus a response or a reaction? Will I let my mind rule over my spirit?
What started as a small idea was spread as a movement of positive growth. I would like to urge all of you that as you get up in the morning after thanking the almighty for his blessing promise yourself that this is going to be the best day of my life as I'm going to make the most of it by being positive, spreading a smile and helping all in need and remaining calm .We can learn a lot by using simple techniques of meditation. Ask yourself whether I'm in harmony with my inner self or a chaotic nebulous. Only when the self is at peace can it radiate serenity. May the almighty guide you in all your endeavours.

Spinning the yarn of education with threads of dedication.......

The CBSE results are the most awaited event on the academic calendar of our country. Despite the rising mercurial levels they still manage to generate ample interest and publicity. Even the forlorn relatives call to find out how your child has performed!
Like any anxious parent, I do pray to the supreme powers to answer their hard work with worthy results. This year has been no exception and my prayers have been answered. The batch of 2008-09 has performed incredibly well.
Our class XII science topper scored a whopping 96.2% and the commerce topper followed close at 95.4%. The class X students have scored equally well with the topper
Bagging 94.6%. With over a 100 students scoring
above 907o in class XII, I feel proud and humbled at the same time.
Our achievements have set new standards and proved to us that dedication towards a chosen aim is the secret of success. It has been our earnest endeavour to provide our students with an enriching and positive environment, state of the art facilities to inculcate value based overall development.

I am extremely thankful to my team of teachers who are committed in true spirit to our quest of providing the best to our learners. It reminds me of a quote by Rabindranath Tagore," a teacher is a life long learner, a lamp that burns itself to illuminate the lives of others."
I also send my best wishes to all students of class XII who are now embarking on a new journey, starting anew chapter in life. Keep the DPS motto in your heart and your eyes on the goal, believe me the almighty will pave way for you!
God bless

From the Desk of Vice Principal

From the desk of the Vice Principal
Greetings to all!
This is my maiden venture into the world of blogging. But I could not stop myself when I fathomed the expanse of the medium. Anyways my reason for this initiative was to first congratulate all students of class X and XII for an excellent CBSE Board result.
My advice to all my learners has always been that hard work is the shortest route to success. In fact our very mantra should be the three D's—DISCIPLINE, DEDICATION and DETERMINATION. If this three pronged strategy is followed- you will always be the winner!
Secondly, I would also like to extend my good wishes to parents who have supported their children through these testing times. My heartfelt wishes also go out to my teachers who have very sincerely worked and proved the authenticity of our motto -Service before Self.
I would also like to use this platform to thank our honourable Principal Shri Vinay Kumar for his guidance and direction. DPS Vasant Kunj is growing everyday, learning and enriching itself with every experience.

Under a mentor like Shri Vinay Kumar it has grown from a sapling into a young tree. Our learners along with academics have proved their mettle in all fields of activity.
A small reminder to all students—kindly check school website for the latest information and developments regarding exam schedule and mark sheets etc.
God bless and happy blogging!
Bindu Sehgal
Vice Principal

LET SENSITIVITY BE THE NEW LANGUAGE FOR MANKIND

While reading the newspaper yesterday, a remark by a columnist set me thinking. It read, ôBeing sensitive is the first step towards being civilized.ö

Are we really a sensitive creed?

What defines being sensitive? Giving charity for popularity and not understanding why your child cries at night or scolding the maid for being late for work when we know her husband is struggling with a fatal disease in the hospital.

Sensitivity is the ability to look at peopleÆs problems as your own, having a heart that beats for the welfare of all, the magnanimity of character to stand by a friend in troubled times, the nobility of a soul that makes sure that it radiates happiness and generates a smile on all faces, a heartfelt compassion for all bonds of humanity and the grace and humility to bow before the Almighty.

I would like to ask all my students, how many of them would know the name of the gardener who takes care of the beautiful blossoms at school, or tried thanking the guard or peon who cleans their classroom?

LetÆs teach our children to create this beautiful concoction of gratitude and sensitivity that they could use as the basic ingredient while baking the cake of life.

So friends and children, go out today and try wiping a tear from a childÆs face, plant a tree, help that colleague, praise that subordinate, and pray for everyoneÆs welfare.

I would also like to thank parents and students who have joined our blog. Let this be a platform for discussion, initiation and action.

Thank you all and God bless.

Vinay kumar

THROUGH THE EYES OF A PARENT

Every person has his or her own vision of an ideal school. Mine is that of a second home for the child, an environment as full of love and encouragement as the first. A place where the child can grow without inhibition, learn without constraints, cherish the new and fascinating knowledge endowed with passion. School should be bright, sunny, and colourful… I believe that the closer we are to nature’s sublime serenity, the more mature and wise we become. This dream for my child became reality when she joined DPS VK in class 11 last year.
I find DPS VK as an organization far superior to others in its category. The freedom given to the students (at least in 11th and 12th ) lets them think for themselves, develop their own personal ideals, and pursue their goals as they may. The students themselves are held accountable for their achievements and the marks they get. This ultimately develops the leadership factor and I’m sure tomorrow will be full of leaders minted by this very institution. The regular opportunity for parent-teacher interaction is appreciable and contributes towards making school the second home that parents envision. I also highly welcome the excellent communication system by means of the school website which keeps us well informed. The atmosphere is perfect. In my opinion, the green ambience and fresh air are enough to make us all forget that we are in India’s most polluted city. In a way, it imbibes a sense of responsibility towards the land and nation. Kudos to DPS VK!!!

Dr. Joseph Davis, K. Shyamala
Parents of Amenda Davis (12-E)