Delhi Public School, Bhopal Explained

Delhi Public School, Bhopal
Motto:Service before Self
City:Bhopal - 462044
Other Name:DPS Bhopal
Type:Public School
Established:2000 [1]
Founder:Shri Gurudev Gupta
Chairman:Mr. Hari Mohan Gupta
Principal:Mrs. Vinita Malik (August 2017- Present)
Mr. Ajay K Sharma (November 2005 - August 2017) [2]
Headmistress:Mrs. Mukta Sharma
Headmaster:Dr. Yogesh Padegaonkar (vice principal)
Faculty:202, all Full time
Area:23acres
Nickname:"The Dipsites"
Affiliations:Central Board of Secondary Education, Indian Public Schools' Conference, CBSE Sahodaya School Complex
Street:Near Neelbad Crossing, Bhadbhada Road
Students:7000+ currently enrolled
Colors:Green and white

Delhi Public School (DPS), Neelbad, Bhopal, is a public secondary school run jointly by the Delhi Public School Society and the Jagran Social Welfare Society.[3] Started in 2000 by Shri Gurudev Gupta, it is a co-educational day and boarding school with 7000+ students spread across its campus at Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal, India.

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Public Schools' Conference (IPSC).

History

Suicide Incidents

A 11th grade student hung himself in his home, as he was convinced he would be refused admission into the 12th grade,[4] due to a rule which enabled the school administration to discontinue the admission of a student who performed poorly in their 11th grade.[5] The parent of the student alleged that they were called twice by the vice-principal and had been told that if their child did not perform, he would be expelled as per the rules.[6] However, the school administration denied the existence of such a rule and clarified that the student had not failed.[7]

Four months after this incident, a 7th grade student also hung himself,[8] leaving a note blaming poor marks for his decision.[9]

Co-scholastic activities

The school teams have won several trophies in sports, music and dance, and painting. The students have also won several debates, quizzes, computer related competitions and have also participated in various MUNs. The school also has a football and basketball team.

Delhi Public School Bhopal has many student clubs, including (c)ypher, a computer club that hosts an inter-school competition called (c)ync annually. The competition has various events related to photography, coding, audio editing and video games.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CBSE mandatory disclosure . www.dpsbhopal.org. 12 March 2012.
  2. Web site: Some schools in Bhopal accepting only cash, imposing late fees, parents fume . Hindustan Times. Delhi Public School principal Ajay Sharma told HT... 19 November 2016. 2016-12-01 .
  3. Web site: Our Institutions. Jagran Social Welfare Society. 2016-12-01 .
  4. Web site: 2016-02-23 . Bhopal: Class 11 student of DPS commits suicide after failing in exam . 2024-04-25 . Hindustan Times . en.
  5. Web site: Pioneer . The . Failed in exam, DPS student commits suicide . 2024-04-25 . The Pioneer . en.
  6. Web site: 2016-02-24 . Bhopal: Parents, school in contradiction over suicide by DPS student . 2024-04-25 . inkl . en.
  7. Web site: 2016-02-24 . Bhopal: After suicide, school says boy didn’t fail . 2024-04-25 . Hindustan Times . en.
  8. Web site: 2016-07-05 . सुसाइड से पहले 7वीं के छात्र को WhatsApp पर मिला था मैसेज, 'तेरा झूठ पकड़ा गया' . 2024-04-25 . News18 हिंदी . hi.
  9. News: 2016-07-04 . Life snuffed out: Second suicide by DPS student in four months . 2024-04-25 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.