Background Guide

DPS Youth Congress
Class 9

Topic: Changing Role of the Media

For more information, please download the Background Guide.

Date: 13th December 2007
Venue: AVH

WINNERS OF THE YC INTERSCHOOL MEET

The following are the names of the winners (group wise) for the Youth Congress Interschool meet held on Dec. 8 2007-

Group 1. Relationships - Mahashweta Chatterjee, Blue Bells School

Group 2. Religion - Karan Paintal, Delhi Public School, Noida

Group 3. Family Values - Pavleen Kaur, Delhi Public School, Noida

Group 4. Patriotism - Shweta Kumar, Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj

Group 5. Materialism - Somil, Delhi Public School, Mathura Road

Group 6. Education - Dhruv Sharma, Delhi Public School, Noida

Mural Painting Competition- Tanya Chutani Laxman Public School

Poetry Writing Competition- Tushar Warrier Mother's International School
Aishani Bansal Delhi Public School R.K.Puram


Congratulations to all the winners!

PROGRAMME FOR INTER-SCHOOL EVENT

DATE December 8, 2007
VENUE D.P.S R.K.Puram
1. AVH – Inauguration, Interactive Play & Award Ceremony
2. CB – 201 – 206, Group Discussions
3. Assembly Ground – Mural Painting
4. A – 101 – Poetry Writing Competition


PROGRAMME

8.00 – 8.30 Registration

8.45 – 8.50 Welcome Address by the Vice – Principal, Dr. Saini

8.50 – 8.55 English Song (Western Music Choir)

8.55 – 9.10 DPSYC- Goals & Achievements (By Hemantika Verma – Head Girl, Suhani Bahl & Shubhi Nigam –
Presidents DPSYC)


9.10 – 9.15 “Sway “- Choreographed Dance Performance

9.20 – 10.45 Group Discussions in allotted class rooms as per Group Numbers given
/ Poetry Writing Competition/ Mural Painting competition

10.45 – 11.15 Tea (in A Block Lounge, 1st floor)

11.15 – 12.45 Interactive Play “Kal Aaj aur Kal – Ek Jhalak Aap Ke Saath

12.45 – 1.15 Consensus & Conclusions

1.15 – 1.25 Award Ceremony

1.25 – 1.30 Vote of Thanks by Vice President - DPSYC

Topics

1. Youth Congress Meet

A short introduction will be followed by group discussion under the following issues. This will be followed by an interactive session. 6 students per school.

· Family Values

o Relationship with Parents

o Disintegration of Joint families to nuclear units

· Teenage Relationships

o Flamboyant Attitude

o Openness to taboo topics

· Peer Pressure

o Growing Materialism

o Increasing deviation towards wrong habits

· Faith and Religion

o Pro’s and Con’s of Faith and Religion

o Decreasing belief in superstition

o Loss of religious and cultural heritage

· Patriotism

o Resurge of patriotism in the youth

o Growing awareness and concern for current issues

· Emerging trends in Education

o New upcoming fields to cater to all types of students

o Decline in traditional professions

2. Mural Painting

Students will work together on one mural on the main topic ‘Changing Face of Youth”. 1 student per school.

3. Poetry Competition

Topics related to the main event will be given on the spot and original pieces will be expected. 1 student per school

General Information

DATE: 8 December 2007
TIME: 8:00 am – 13:00 pm

VENUE AND EVENT:

Youth Congress Meet- AVH
Mural Painting- Batik Room
Poetry Competition- OAT

CONTACT:

Archana Pental 9818062035
(Teacher-in-charge)
Shubhi Nigam 9910215335
Suhani Bahl 9810699172

Note: A student can’t participate in more than one event.

General Rules and Regulations

1. Registration should be done by email (dpsyouthcongress@gmail.com) latest by 3 December 2007.

2. E-mail should contain:

o Subject line: ‘DPS YC Meet’

o Name of School

o Names of participants in capital letters for each event

o Name of accompanying Teacher

3. Only students of class XI are allowed as participants

4. There should be a maximum of 8 participants from each school

o Six Participants for the Youth Congress event

o One participant each for The Poetry Writing Competition and Mural Painting Competition

5. A teacher must accompany the students

6. Registration time is from 8:00 am to 8:30 am

7. The Competition will commence at 8:45 am

8. Students are not required to bring their own materials.

9. There will be 6 prizes for the Youth Congress event and one each for the Poetry Competition and Mural Making Competition. However all participants will be awarded certificates for participation.

DPSYC Meet - Dec.8, 2007

The DPS Youth Congress is a body made for the students and by the students. After it conception a year ago, it has the proud privilege of holding its first Inter-school event. This is the DPS Youth Congress Meet on the topic "The Changing Face of the Youth" on 8th December, in the school premises. The Meet will consist of 3 events:


1)The Group Discussion
2)Mural Painting Competition
3)Poetry Writing Competition


The main aim of the event is to promote an understanding of the changing scenario and facilitate a discussion on it. Students are invited to express their opinions and be open to others too.

Participants are requested to register as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information:
dpsyouthcongress@gmail.com