RWYC - DPS Annual Report,22

Reconnecting with your Culture
RWYC

The Journey … with DPS Gurgaon

Contents

1. Message from the President of RWYC Asia India, Director Principal,

DPS Gurgaon

2. About us …Delhi Public School Gurgaon
3. [email protected]
4. Twinning with RWYC and Asia India Chapter
5. The timeline of events… connecting the dots.Collaboration with RWYC
6. Collaborative Projects Pan India
7. Inception of the ASIA INDIA Chapter
8. RWYC Calendar of activities and participation by DPS Gurgaon 2021-2
9. Engagements : DPS Gurgaon with RWYC

Message from the President of RWYC Asia India, Director Principal,
DPS Gurgaon

About us …Delhi Public School Gurgaon

Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon, India, came into being
in 2002. Within decades of its inception, the school has catapulted
itself to be one of the renowned institutions of Delhi NCR
(National Capital Region). The vision of the school reflects an
exquisite amalgamation of tradition and modernity- facilitating a
positive approach towards cultural diversity, through various co-
scholastic initiatives along with focusing on developing 21st-
century competency skills; which are creative thinking,
communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

The school has engaged into various international
collaborations providing global exposure and encouraging
the spirit of inquiry and inclusion among the students. Even
during the pandemic the spirit of internationalism remained
high while connecting and collaborating on a global
platform with schools abroad.

The school motto ‘Service before Self’ is a way of Service before Self…for the community
life with compassion, empathy and selflessness at
the centre of developing holistic personality of the
learners. It has been a constant endeavour of the
school to involve youth in matters of community
service and civic responsibilities.

The school with its futuristic vision is
redefining the pedagogy of education. Believing
in the spirit of 4Is- Inspiration, Innovation,
Invention and Information, DPS Gurgaon is
marching into the 21st Century with élan!

International Student Exchang Programme
Embracing the boundaries

[email protected]

International engagements and collaboration with DPS Gurgaon

The spirit of internationalism at DPS Gurgaon helps the students imbibe the similarities and
differences between cultures and nationalities in ways that promote meaningful and lasting
understanding and respect. It encompasses an appreciation for the increasing inter-
connectedness of the world. With the growth of digital communication across geographical
borders there is a further blending of cultures, traditions. Cultural exchange is on the increase
thus making the world more appreciative of the diversities and similarities.

International engagements in the year 2021-22 were:

• The school offers student cultural exchange programmes with schools in Germany,
France and Poland for the past many years. These exchange programmes were online

engagements during the pandemic.
• Reconnecting with your Culture (RWYC) is an initiative by Global Director Prof.
Olimpia Niglio and promoted by the EdA Esempi di Architettura (Italia), UNESCO
University and Heritage. Ms. Aditi Misra , Director Principal ,DPS Gurgaon heads the
Asia India chapter of this collaboration with 12 collaborating schools pan India.

• Indo-Polish Cultural Exchange-2021 ‘Beats of Harmony- In Harmony with diversity a

collaborative project between Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon and VIII PALO, Poland. The

project explores music between the two countries and cultures through different genres sung by the

young artist who participated in the project from the two schools. It was the first online Indo-Polish

musical endeavour to present an array of musical performances which elucidate the ethos of

harmony.
• Global Civic Obligation and Responsibility Initiatives: Discussion of common world issues. A

Global Perspective is an outreach programme initiated by Boston Latin School, USA.
• Research in the Humanities: Investigations in Global Migration partnered with Wayne Community

College, USA and VIII PALO, Poland.
• Classroom interaction in German language with Lise Meitner Gymnasium, Crailsheim, Germany

class XII.
• DPS Gurgaon in collaboration with PASCH Schools: Partners for the Future conducted a

collaborative workshop for students from Pakistan and India to celebrate European Day of

Languages 2021 .
• Global Students Podcast 2021 with World Link Foundation, Poland.
• International Teen Parliament - blub world.com. The programme was a Global Parliament for

empowering teens by getting them onstage at the world's most important forums.
• Kindness matters Global Campaign in collaboration with UNESCO MGIEP.
• Around the world: An Anthology of poems, an international collaborative project with 13

countries.
• GPSC Goonj- an online international cultural fest-2021 hosted by DPS Gurgaon

Twinning with RWYC Asia India Chapter

The role of culture for the sustainable development of humanity has
manifested within the cultural and educational sector. ‘Reconnecting with your
Culture' (RWYC) is an initiative by Global Director Prof. Olimpia Niglio and
promoted by the EdA Esempi di Architettura (Italia), UNESCO University
and Heritage, that came into being in the year 2020.

Prof. Olimpia Niglio

The project pursues ‘Quality Education’ objectives of the UN 2030 Agenda, encouraging collaboration
between schools and local artists and musicians and exploring indigenous sports, allowing students to
gain quality and inclusive education. This pedagogical method aims to bring young generations closer
to the values and content of local cultures, to strengthen local identities, knowledge of local traditions
and to build a strong awareness and knowledge of their cultural heritage (tangible and intangible or
living heritage) through culture-based training.

Ms. Aditi Misra, Director Principal, Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon, leads, the Asia India
chapter in the RWYC project. Under this initiative the host school has collaborated with 12
likeminded schools pan India who have connected on this journey sharing their pride and love for
their culture across the globe. This collaboration will support intergenerational and intercultural
dialogue between different cities encouraging young adults to appreciate the diversity of cultures.

RWYC ASIA INDIA CHAPTER COLLABORATORS

1. Dharav High School, Jaipur
2. Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon ( Host School)
3. Navrachana Higher Secondary School, Sama,Vadodara
4. Pallavi Model School, Alwal, Hyderbad (Schools’ for the marginalised)
5. Pathbhavan, Srotoshwini Trust, Vadodara (Schools’ for the marginalised)
6.The Doon Global School, Dehradun
7. The Assam Valley School, Assam
8. The New Town School, Kolkata
9. Shiksha Kendra, DPS,Gurgaon (Schools’ for the marginalised)
10. Suncity School,37D, Gurugram
11. Vidya School, Gurugram
12. WH Smith Memorial School, Varanasi South

The timeline of events … connecting the dots
Collaboration with RWYC

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Date: July 22, 2020
Subject: Invitation to connect
Reconnecting with your Culture (RWYC) is an initiative by Global Director Prof. Olimpia
Niglio and promoted by the EdA Esempi di Architettura (Italia), UNESCO University and
Heritage.
The project aims to bring the younger generations closer to the theme of cultural heritage. The
project is addressed to all schools in the world and to children between 5 and 17 years old.

Date: May 25, 2021
Subject: Asia India RWYC
DPS Gurgaon a front runner in promoting cultural heritage is invited by the Founder, Global
Director, Prof. Olimpia Niglio to collaborate on the RWYC Project and start the Asia India
Chapter. Ms. Aditi Misra , Director Principal DPS Gurgaon India is invited to head and lead
the Asia and India Chapter
The pedagogical method valorizes the knowledge of the local cultural heritage and
dialogues with other disciplines for the best education of the children and of the young
generations.

Date: Tue, Jun 8, 2021
Subject: MoU with DPS Gurgaon and RWYC
 Initiation of the collaboration- Signing of the MoU
 First webinar with the students of DPS Gurgaon to understand aims and objectives

of RWYC.

Date: 17 July 2021
Subject: Intercontinental Exposition
Students of DPS Gurgaon participate in INTERCONTINENTAL EXPOSITION
"Reconnecting with your Culture". This intercontinental exhibition opens with more
than 900 drawings from various countries of the world and from 4 continents: Africa,
America, Asia and Europe.





Inception of the ASIA INDIA Chapter

Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 at 16:26
Subject: Invitation to collaborate: Reconnecting with your culture (RWYC)
 Invitations by DPS Gurgaon were sent to 6 schools across India to collaborate and be partners

in spreading the pedagogical method -Reconnecting with your culture.
 The schools would connect with the host school in this journey of bringing young generations

closer to the values and content of local cultures, strengthening local identities, sharing
knowledge of local traditions and building strong awareness of their cultural heritage and
sharing their pride and love for their culture across the globe.

The collaborating schools in the first phase The collaborative schools in the second phase were:
were:
 Suncity School,37D,Gurugram
 Dharav High School, Jaipur  Vidya School, Gurugram
 Navrachana Higher Secondary School,  The Doon Global School, Dehradun
 WH Smith Memorial School Varanasi South
Sama,Vadodara  Pallavi Model School, Alwal, Hyderbad,
 Pathbhavan, Srotoshwini Trust, Vadodara
 The Assam Valley School, Assam
 The New Town School, Kolkata
 Shiksha Kendra, DPS Gurgaon

Host collaborating School: Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon

Collaborative Projects Pan India

Collaborative Projects with schools in India from August, 2021 to March,2022

1. Collaborative Song: Vaishnav Janato…devotional hymn to celebrate the Gandhi
Jayanti i.e., birthdate of Mahatma Gandhi

2. Garba- A folk dance from the state of Gujarat performed during
the Navratri festival.

3. Heritage Visual Art in the form of indigenous paintings:
Topic : Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat- India's unparalleled diversity
is our pride OR Azadi ka amrit mahotsav- Celebrate and
commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the
glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.

4. Granny’s home remedies: exploration of the age old home
remedies from across regions of India for minor ailments.

5. Jewellery Design Flipbook Project ( PAN India)
6. RWYC GOONJ-An International Cultural Fest2022

Project I – October 2021

Collaborative Song: A tribute to the Father of the Nation- Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi
Devotional hymn: Vaishnav Janato was written in the 15th century by the
poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language. The song is a remarkably modern,
non-religious devotional hymn which explains in simple terms how to lead a
dignified and compassionate life.
Through this collaboration we have tried to reconnect with the values of non-
violence, truth, equality, respect for each other and strive for a peaceful world.
This song was the first cultural collaboration in the in the month of September ,
released on 2nd October 2021, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgmSx8h4VAU

Project II – November 2021

Collaborative dance Garba : A folk dance from the state of Gujarat
performed during the Navratri festival. Garba is a celebration that lasts for a
period of nine days in the month of October. The ring of dancers revolve in
cycles that represent time from birth to death and rebirth. Both men and
women usually wear colourful traditional costumes while performing the
Garba.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB6G48lHl7o

Project III- January 2021

Collaborative heritage visual art video: The theme for this project was Ek Bharat,
Shreshtha Bharat. The Project aims to highlight diversity in India. The alternate theme was
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s
independence. This project saw an eclectic mix of varied Indian folk style of paintings, such
as Madhubani, Warli, Kalamkari, Gond to name a few.

Link: https://youtu.be/UWBJZGJuVhY

Project IV – March 2022

Collaborative Project- Home remedies: Granny’s home
remedies are a treasure trove of effective alternative
treatments for nearly all the minor ailment. This journey
was an exploration of the age-old home remedies from
across regions of India. This project was for the month of
March 2022.

https://anyflip.com/whlry/rqdl/

India’s diverse culture is a priceless treasure. Its
existence needs to be valued and preserved for
decades to come. The RWYC, Asia India,
collaboration will strive to bring young generations
closer to the local cultures, inculcate appreciation
for local tradition and cultural heritage through
collaborations such as these.

Project V- April 2022

Jewellery Design Flipbook Project :

Jewellery design is one of civilization's earliest forms of decoration, dating back at least
7,000 years to the oldest known human societies in Mesopotamia and Egypt. The art has
taken many forms throughout the centuries, from the simple beadwork of ancient times to
the sophisticated metalworking and gem cutting known in the modern day.

In this segment, the students explored the Heritage Visual Arts in the form of paintings like
Madhubani, Phad, Warli, Kalamkari, Gond, Patachitra, Tanjore, Chittara, Cheriyal Scrolls,
Kalamezhuthu, Mandala Art, Rajput Painting, Saura Art, Bhil Art, Mysore Painting, and
incorporate that into their own unique Jewellery design.
An exhibition of the selected artworks was curated in the form of a flipbook video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7zZTzrRZHQ

Project VI - April 2022

RWYC GOONJ-An International Cultural Fest 2022.

DPS Gurgaon in collaboration with ‘Reconnecting with your Culture’ (RWYC) organised
RWYC GOONJ- An International Cultural Fest on Friday, 22nd April 2022. The theme of the fest
was Soham… I am one with the universe. The fest provided a platform to the young learners to
construct their own learning, creating joyful experiences with a concerted focus on 21st century
competencies.
RWYC GOONJ 2022 witnessed an enthusiastic participation from 31 schools from across the
country and internationally. It comprised of five events, conducted on a blended platform. The
events were related to visual art, performing art and photography, which inculcated appreciation
for aesthetics and creativity and enabling learners to apply art -based enquiry and critical
thinking. This festival brought in the forefront that platforms such as these unlocks
opportunities and are the primary driver of sustainable development.
https://fb.watch/d0-52t2zsE/

RWYC Calendar of activities and participation
by DPS Gurgaon – 2021-22

31st May to 21st June 2021
The event, Ambassador of Culture was organised by EdA Esempi di
Architettura' in collaboration with UNESCO- 6 Fine Arts students of the batch
of 2021-22 participated in the event.

Ms. Aditi Misra, President RWYC Asia India , Director Principal, DPS
Gurgaon, addressed the virtual International Festival of History
organized by the University of Bologna, Italy. She was also one of the eminent
speakers at the first virtual International RWYC Conference, organized in
Indonesia, in 2021. In the month of February, 2022, Ms. Misra, addressed
another RWYC conference, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

1st to 28th August 2021
Panchatantra- Fables of India – students of classes III to V drew picture stories
in the indigenous art forms.

1st October to 21st November 2021
Heritage In Conflict - 3 selected projects were displayed at an exhibition at LA BIENNALE
DI VENEZIA- PIZZA SAN MARCO, VENEZIA, ITALY – Fine Art batch of 2022.
20th November 2021
President Asia India RWYC, Director Principal, DPS Gurgaon India, Ms. Aditi Misra
addressed and participated in THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE with
the theme: Reconnecting with your culture in the world.

21st December 2021 to 8th February 2022
International Mobile Exhibition -ANGELS DRAWING A PICTURE. Drawings from
around the world were exhibited. 100 students from Primary, Junior and Middle school
participated in the exhibition.
4th February 2022
Participated in Resili Art Debate for UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies –
Mondiacult 2022

Engagements : DPS Gurgaon with RWYC

World Heritage Committee is working to make sure that future generations can
inherit the treasures of the past. The preservation of this heritage concerns us all.

Indian art & culture includes diverse facets of architectural heritage, language,
food, festivals, textiles, folk paintings, dance & music.School students from age
group as early as 4 years-17 years are exposed to a variety of colours, patterns
that are associated with different Indian festivals and customs.

The main aim of Reconnecting With your Culture at DPS Gurgaon is to
bring young generations closer to the Indian values & culture, to strengthen the
local identity, knowledge of local traditions and to build a strong awareness of
tangible and intangible heritages.

31st May to 21st June 2021 Artist : Sharika Kak
EdA Esempi di Architettura' in collaboration with UNESCO Artist : Nancy Nanda
on Quality Education [SDG 4] objectives of the UN 2030 Artist : Kanhav Srivastava
Agenda.

Ambassador of Culture- 6 students FA batch of 2022

1.Nancy Nanda
2.Kanav Srivastava
3.Sharika Kak
4.Kashvi Bhayana
5.Kamayani Kachroo
6.Shreya Oberoi

Researched on lost heritage sites in Gurgaon and
Delhi and created paintings based on it,
understanding the fact that heritage projects can
teach them everything!

It was holistic and integrated learning which
includes academic subjects like Geography,
Mathematics, History, Art, Language, Science and
Environmental studies.

(Age group- 16 - 17 years) Fine Art batch of 2022

1st to 28th August 2021
PANCHATANTRA - Fables of India - students of Junior school (Age group 8-10 years)
worked on a series of animal fables from ancient India, written by Vishnu Sharma. This
resources was used for the Junior school students as these stories with morals are an
excellent way for students to stay engaged and reconnect with country’s rich culture.

16th to 28th August 2021

India is a land of rich culture and heritage. This one of the oldest civilizations and is
the confluence of traditions, customs, art, architecture, script and languages.

Senior school students connect and collaborates with RWYC, an Intercontinental
project with UNESCO to showcase the country’s culture within and outside India.
This project also ensures inclusive and equitable quality education complying with
SDG 4.
Project : Let us connect and conserve our cultural legacy and heritage by
understanding scripts and languages of India.

Artist : Nikita Handa, 14 Artist : Anshika Goyal,14
years, years, language used
language used Bengali Haryanvi

(Age group 14-15years)

*1st October to 21st November 2021*
HERITAGE IN CONFLICT - 3 selected projects were displayed at an exhibition at LA
BIENNALE DI VENEZIA- Venice Biennale 2021
1.Sreedeekshita G.V
2.Kanhav Srivastava
3.Unnati Choudhary
The research projects studied and identified that cultural heritage which was under threat
mainly due to lack of infrastructure, government apathy and public disinterest.
These are all dying cultural heritages of India which we thought should be highlighted in

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front of the international community. It made us want to care for the past so as to create a
better future for all.

Artists : Kanhav Srivastava & Sreedeekshita wished to draw world’s attention to the lost glory of
Kishangarh miniature school and folklore museum of Gurgaon.

(Age group 16- 17 years) FA batch of 2022
Teacher Coordinator- Madhumita Nandi

*21 December 21’ to 8 February 2022*
TOKYO | BOGOTA' (2021-2022)
International Exhibition "ANGELS DRAWING A PICTURE" Drawings from the
world - 100 students from Primary Junior and Middle school participated. (Age group-
8- 13years}
Children made paintings on wonders of India, helping them to understand who and
what they are…encouraging their artistic potentials.

Paintings of Heritage site Lucknow, Delhi, and Varanasi

Artist : Vanij Garg, 13 years Artist : Sienna Jain, 9 years Artist : Luv Choudhary, 10years

*23rd December 22’ to 17th January2022*
Indigenous Art forms of India -
4 students from Primary, Junior, Middle & Senior sections of the school participated.
The paintings were based on unique diversity of India’s cultural identity.

Arjun Mayank, 8 years Kashvi Rawal, 11 years Kshatra Pant (13 years) Nandini Chanana 17 years

CBSE and its affiliated schools have come together to promote the preservation of
India's rich and diverse cultural heritage within the context of 'Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav' - the commemoration of 75 years of progressive India.
DPS Gurgaon Students have made wonderful paintings on the given topic reflecting
the culture of the nation.

Aryaman Das, 15years

Naina Kharb, 16years Ishita Gupta, 15years Nandini Chanana, 16 years

* 5th February 2022*

INTACH Gurgaon Chapter & SPIC MACAY present

 Talk on Mural paintings of India
 Folk-art Workshop on Tribal Gond Painting
Resource person – Mr Benoy Behl (Documentary film maker, Art historian, known
for his work in documenting the art heritage of India and Asia.)
Mural Paintings date back to the times beyond the pages of history. The word ‘mural’
derived from the Latin word ‘murus’ which means wall. It can be defined as any piece
of artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall. To understand the history of the
murals an Online Workshop was organized by Intach (Indian National trust for Art &
Cultural Heritage) & Spic Macay, (Society for the promotion of Indian classical
music and culture amongst youth)

8th February 2022
We at DPS Gurgaon are presently working on a laboratory manual on pottery
based on skill education development for students of Middle School,
(age group11-13 years).
Pottery plays an important part in reconnecting with our culture as it helps us
to understand the past and appreciate the artistic tradition prevalent in the
country.
This manual will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals

DIRECTORY

1. Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon
Website : www.dpsgurgaon.org
Email ID : [email protected]
Director Principal : President RWYC Asia, Ms Aditi Misra

2. Dharav High School, Jaipur
Website : https://dharavhighschool.org/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Seema Sehajpal

3. Navrachana Higher Secondary School, Sama, Vadodara
Website : https://www.navrachana.org
Email ID : [email protected] , [email protected]
Principal : Ms Suprabha Menon
Vice Principal : Kashmira Jaiswal
Coordinator : Ms Kiran Tiwari

4. Pallavi Model School, Alwal, Hyderabad,
Website : https://www.pmsalwal.com/
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]
Principal : Ms Simi Nagi

5. Pathbhavan, Srotoshwini Trust, Vadodara
Website : http://srotoshwini.org/pathbhavan/
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected]
Co-founder & General Secretary : Ms. Mousumi Datta

6. Shiksha Kendra, DPS, Gurgaon
Website : www.dpsgurgaon.org
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected]
Incharge Shiksha Kendra : Ms Madhu Kapoor

7. Suncity School,37D, Gurugram
Website : https://www.suncityschool-37d.com/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Guneet Ohri

8. The Assam Valley School, Assam
Website : https://www.assamvalleyschool.com/
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected]
Principal : Dr. Vidhukesk Vimal
Coordinator : HOD-Art, Ms Priyanka Joshi

9. The Doon Global School, Dehradun
Website : http://www.doonglobalschool.net/
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected]
Principal : Ms Seema Hanvey

10. The New Town School, Kolkata
Website : https://thenewtownschool.org/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Satabdi Bhattacharjee
Coordinator : Faculty, Ms Sunayana Dasgupta

11. Vidya School, Gurugram
Website : http://www.vidyaschool.com/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Ila Sarin

12. WH Smith Memorial School, Varanasi South
Website : https://www.whsmithschool.com
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms. Anita Pauline Dey

9. The Doon Global School, Dehradun
Website : http://www.doonglobalschool.net/
Email ID : [email protected], [email protected]
Principal : Ms Seema Hanvey

10. The New Town School, Kolkata
Website : https://thenewtownschool.org/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Satabdi Bhattacharjee
Coordinator : Faculty, Ms Sunayana Dasgupta

11. Vidya School, Gurugram
Website : http://www.vidyaschool.com/
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms Ila Sarin

12. WH Smith Memorial School, Varanasi South
Website : https://www.whsmithschool.com
Email ID : [email protected]
Principal : Ms. Anita Pauline Dey

Credits

Conceptualization and Ideation:
Director Principal, President RWYC Asia, Ms Aditi Misra

Mentor:
Dean Student Welfare, Ms Sapna Dhawan

Coordination:
Deputy Dean Student Welfare, Ms Mamta Kumar

HOD Art, Ms Madhumita Nandi
Function Coordinator, Ms Rekha Ajay

Digitalization and IT Design:
Ms Alka Sanan