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.
| Delhi Public School, Bhopal | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Near Neelbad Crossing, Bhadbhada Road Bhopal - 462044 | |
| Information | |
| Other name | DPS Bhopal |
| Type | Public School |
| Motto | Service before Self |
| 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 [1] |
| Number of students | 7000+ currently enrolled [1] |
| Area | 23 acres (93,000 m2)[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Nickname | "The Dipsites" |
| Affiliations | Central Board of Secondary Education, Indian Public Schools' Conference, CBSE Sahodaya School Complex |
| Website | www |
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Public Schools' Conference (IPSC).
History
editSuicide Incidents
editA 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
editThe 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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "CBSE mandatory disclosure" (PDF). www.dpsbhopal.org. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "Some schools in Bhopal accepting only cash, imposing late fees, parents fume". Hindustan Times. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
Delhi Public School principal Ajay Sharma told HT..
- ^ "Our Institutions". Jagran Social Welfare Society. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Bhopal: Class 11 student of DPS commits suicide after failing in exam". Hindustan Times. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Failed in exam, DPS student commits suicide". The Pioneer. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Bhopal: Parents, school in contradiction over suicide by DPS student". inkl. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Bhopal: After suicide, school says boy didn't fail". Hindustan Times. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "सुसाइड से पहले 7वीं के छात्र को WhatsApp पर मिला था मैसेज, 'तेरा झूठ पकड़ा गया'". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 5 July 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Life snuffed out: Second suicide by DPS student in four months". The Times of India. 4 July 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2024.