Academic Achievements

Arihaan Kundra VI B won First Runners up trophy at SIP Abacus Regional Prodigy Punjab held at Panchkula on 3rd December 2023.

In a momentous event celebrating National Science Day on February 28th, 2023, Suhani Sharma, a Class XI student, took center stage as a keynote speaker at Pushpa Gujral Science City. Alongside Professor Venkateswaran from IISER Mohali, Suhani captivated an audience of over 300 students and faculty from various schools across Punjab. She shared her remarkable journey in waste management, detailing her insights, experiments, and innovations. From advocating for waste segregation to observing bioremediation processes at the dumpyards, Suhani’s impactful interaction showcased her dedication to sustainability. Her achievements, including winning a scholarship for an immersion program at UC Berkeley, and initiating a Sustainability Leaders Program, having engaged 1200+ high school students in Mohali in field visits, critical thinking, and community service.

Suhani Sharma, a student Class XIC, has her article “On a Waste Management Odyssey” published in the Young Environmentalist initiative of the widely-read national magazine Down to Earth – Gobar Times. You can find it in their latest February 2024 edition, accessible online at https://young.downtoearth.org.in/

Reyansh Sarkar (Grade III-C) got All India Rank III in NSTSE EXAM 2023-2024.

Suhani Sharma from Class XIC has achieved a remarkable milestone by having her research proposal selected among the top 20 out of a whopping 500 submissions nationwide! Her proposal, titled “Assessment of Low Uptake of Science Streams in Schools of Punjab,” has been chosen under NCERT’s prestigious Prayaas Scheme – Promotion of Research Aptitude in Young and Aspiring Students 2023.
Suhani’s journey began when she submitted her proposal back in September 2023, and now her hard work and dedication have truly paid off! The 75 shortlisted proposals, were invited for an online presentation and interview held in January 2024. With a project tenure of one year, Suhani is all set to dive into her research work and make a significant impact.
What’s more, Suhani will receive a grant of Rs 50,000/- to support her project. This generous grant includes Rs 10,000 for Suhani herself, Rs 20,000 for her school, and another Rs 20,000 for the expert from the Higher Education Institute to guide her throughout her research journey.
Let’s all join in congratulating Suhani on this fantastic achievement!

Winners of UniQuiz 2023, stand tall with pride as they receive their certificates and trophies. The quiz was held on 2nd December, 2023 in which Samaira and Kartikey of class XII got the 1st and 2nd prize, respectively and Shreya of class XI got the 3rd prize at the National level. They also won cash prizes and free summer internship.

Tanmay Rawat and Tanay Grover (Grade IX) passed the International Exam of GERMAN Language-FIT 1 conducted by Goethe Institute-New Delhi, with flying colours.

Four students of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, participated in the CBSE Skills Expo 2023, Haridwar.
We are thrilled to share that our talented students showcased their brilliance at the CBSE Skills Expo 2023 in Haridwar. Two outstanding projects from DPS Chandigarh, presented by Suhani Sharma and Rehnaaz Kaur and Krishna and Parvi , from Grade XI, were shortlisted for the Regional Level Competition.
Project 1: Sustainability and Environmental Conservation
Suhani Sharma and Rehnaaz Kaur showcased a ground-breaking exhibit, focusing on utilizing waste effectively to produce eco-friendly ecologs. These innovative logs are designed to replace traditional treewood in crematoriums, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Project 2: A solar-powered radio Transceiver Floater for emergency distress signals was showcased by Krishna and Parvi, students of Grade XI.

The day-long expo, held at DPS Haridwar, on November 18th, witnessed the participation of over 70 schools from the North Indian region of CBSE.

Ritwik Srivastava of Grade XI has qualified for State level VVM (Vidhyarthi Vigyan Manthan) 2023-24. Looking forward to his qualification for the National Level.

It is a proud moment for our school as , Shaurya of Class VIII B, won the RUNNERS UP position in the Movie Making Competition, Inter School IT FEST, 2023 organised by Yadavindra Public School , Mohali. The theme of the competition was Tech Transformation.

Sehaj Singh Dhillon, a student in the 12th grade, achieved the prestigious BEST DELEGATE (UNGA) award at the Mun (Model United Nations) , which was hosted by Sacred Hearts School Sector 25, Chandigarh on 14th-15th October 2023. This recognition signifies Sehaj’s exceptional talents in public speaking, diplomacy & negotiation, showcasing his impressive debating and communication skills.

Rishika Bhatia of IX-G bagged High Commendation (Second Position) in the G20 committee of Sacred Heart Model United Nations held on 14th and 15th October, 2023.

Suhani Sharma, student of Class XI, became the Fastest Female Cuber at Gurugram Open Cuber 2023 held on  7th and 8th October 2023.

As part of ‘Swacchata hi Sewa’ campaign, the Swacch Bharat Mission Urban, Government of Punjab awarded Suhani Sharma (Class XI), Delhi Public School Chandigarh, the State Certificate in recognition of her exceptional dedication, proactive efforts, and significant contribution to the environment and the advancement of sustainability practices within the community through her exemplary initiative, the ‘Sustainability Leadership Programme.’ The award was presented by the Minister, Local Government Punjab.

“With great pleasure, we announce your well-deserved success in this program. Your sustainable and green solutions not only impressed the judges but also showcased your commitment to making a positive impact on our environment and society on the whole,” announced the Program Manager from 1M1B Foundation, a United Nations accredited Bangalore-based non-profit, who collaborated with CBSE and Aditya Birla Fashion Retail to organise this nation-wide Program with CBSE schools. The program aimed at building and testing critical skillsets, mindsets and toolsets in problem-solving, flexibility and empathy using digital technologies and digital creativity amongst the selected school students of classes 10^th-12^th.

After preliminary screening of students, the program cohort of some 10000 students embarked on this challenging journey from 23^rd May 2023, attending live sessions, participating in mission-based challenges to a sustainability problem, submitting assignments, recording speeches, making presentations, etc. Students acquired points after every mission completion, and performance evaluation was done after every two missions as to who moved forward to the next phase of the program. After more than four months of rigour, 12 students have been declared winners of the Program cohort, and they won a week-long internship in Bengaluru in November 2023. This internship opportunity will allow students further to enhance their skills and knowledge in the sustainability field while working alongside industry experts.

Suhani focused on waste management as her interest area and passionately pursued the incredible journey. After the initial 6-weeks, the competition intensified, demanding more time and skills. Participants were tasked with designing prototype solutions for their identified problems, conducting cost-benefit analyses, constructing business model canvases, and mapping out ecosystems while identifying stakeholders and their roles. They had to assess the viability and potential impact of their proposed solutions. Suhani conducted a user study on her prototype solution -Distributing colour-coded dustbins to the households, incentivising segregation and app-based monitoring – a 3D Waste Management solution, as she called it.

Finally, her work shaped a comprehensive research paper, “Assessment of Factors Affecting Segregation of Solid Waste at Source and Waste Management Practices in Urban Areas in Punjab, ” published in an International Journal in August 2023.

Also, during the program, the concept for a ‘Sustainability Leaders Program’ for students was born – a program designed to ignite creativity and innovation in students while providing them with hands-on exposure to the real-world challenges of sustainability. She specifically honed in on the critical issue of waste segregation at its source for sustainable urban living.

Suhani has dedicatedly crafted the contents of her program’s website, https://sustainableleaders1.wixsite.com/sustainabilityleader. Some 1150 students in the Mohali district are benefiting from the program. She also gave a talk to the students of DPS Mohali and was interviewed at Doordarshan Chandigarh. “Soon, the program will start in UT Chandigarh and expand across Punjab. All thanks to my school for introducing me to the Sustainability Accelerator Program!” Suhani quips.