Deepalaya - Enabling Self-Reliance

Deepalaya School, Kalkaji Extension celebrated its 7th Annual Day on August 5, 2006 with fervor and gusto. PDRI Rtn. Sushil Gupta graced the occasion along with Rtn. T. K. Mathew, Secretary and Chief Executive of Deepalaya, other members of the Rotary Club, donors, sponsors, Board Members, staff and students. Students presented special dance and song performances on the day. The programme started with Saraswati Vandana presented by the students. Little students of preschool beautifully danced on the Nursery Rhymes. The little angels converted the stage into a happening ramp with their confident catwalk in a colourful Fashion Show. Every child wore attire representing a state showcasing the diversity of India. The primary class students staged an interesting play on the importance of Environment in our lives. Senior students depicted the story of Deepalaya’s inception on stage in an innovative play. Patriotism filled the ambience with the passionate dance performance of senior students on a patriotic song from the Hindi film ‘ Fanaa”. The programme put together by the children left the audience mesmerised. Awards for academic excellence were also given away on this event. Rtn. T. K. Mathew blessed the students and motivated them to achieve success in life. The Headmistress Ms. Shikha Pal presented an impressive Annual Report- showcasing the all round development encouraged at the School. This year the school has strength of 864 students, comprising of 548 girls and 316 boys. The figures clearly indicate that the Girl Child Education project of Deepalaya is being implemented in the right direction.
A feedback was received from Ms. Indira Narain, a donor who has also instituted the Indira Jai Foundation Academic Excellence award for students of class X. She says, “It was a pleasing experience to attend the celebration. The most evident feature of the show enacted by the children was the detailed effort taken by the staff in presenting the programme. The dance by the little girls showed the perfect rhythm of footwork, perfectly blending with the music.”