Rukmini Devi Public School at a glance
RDPS is a premier league institution situated in
North-West Delhi, with state-of-the-art infrastructure,
facilities and a stimulating environment. The aesthetically designed building,
constructed over a plot area of 3.42 acres allotted by Delhi Development
Authority, New Delhi, provides an excellent ambience and ample space for sports
activities. The school is recognized by Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT,
Delhi and is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an
autonomous body under Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India up to 10+2 level,
(Affiliation No. 2730165).
It has emerged as a pace setter in
fostering all round development of its students by catering to not only the
cognitive domain, but also exposing the students to new vistas of physical,
socio-cultural, emotional and spiritual learning.
In response to the process of globalization, RDPS has made sustained efforts to
bring an international perspective to its activities. It can be substantiated
by school's involvement in Multicultural Students & Staff Exchange
Programmes with the various schools in countries - UK, Germany, France,
Italy, Singapore and other countries. The students under these Exchange
Programmes work on different projects related to Socio- economic, Cultural,
Historical, Geographical structure of the country.
It is one
of the premier educational institutes in North-West Delhi, India, imparting
quality education to children up to 10 + 2 level. It aims to provide students
and staff an opportunity to enrich their international understanding and
awareness of sharing common values and make them better citizens of the Global
Village.
To promote ICT in education grade 5
to 7 students take part in IT Project which is within the school premises and
grade 8 students exclusively take part in Collaborative Project which is a
wonderful platform to meet their peers around the world. Rukmini Devi Public School, located in the
capital city-Delhi of India .India portrays a
landscape of vibrant cultural heritage and spiritual mysticism. Its rich
customs and traditions bind its people together. In spite of large diversity, people
still live side by side in harmony. We love to celebrate almost every occasion
and are good host.
RDPS is a Senior Secondary School that caters to the
classes pre-primary to higher secondary and age group ranging from 4- 17 years,
with the strength of approximate 2000 students. Students here are exposed to
the physical, intellectual, socio-cultural, emotional and spiritual
learning. There is a strong bond between
teachers and classmates.
School has rich infrastructure with state-of-the-art
facilities with all modern amenities such as Library; Gymnasium; Science
Park; Laboratories- Science Labs, Social Science Lab, Mathematics Lab,
Language Lab, Robotics Lab; Auditorium; Technology Based Teaching
Labs/Rooms; Computer Literacy Labs; IT Lab. Students are provided with many
choices to develop mentally and physically, beyond academics such as Fine
Arts- Dance (Classical & Folk), Music (Vocal & Instrumental),
Painting/Craft, Sculpture or preparing Electronic & Electrical Gadgets,
Photography, Tailoring and Embroidery, Interior Decoration and Dramatics;
Sports- Athletics, Basketball, Handball, Kho-Kho, Volley Ball,
Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming etc.
About
Delhi
State
New Delhi, the capital of India,
became a state in 1992 under the national capital territory Act. Under this
system of diarchy, the elected Government is given wide powers; except law and
order that remain with the central Government. New Delhi is the preferred
starting point for the popular Golden Triangle tour that comprises of New
Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
General
Info & History
New Delhi, the capital of India, is
a bustling metropolis that has an amazing mix of modernisation and carefully
preserved antiquity. Sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, it is one
of the fastest growing cities in India. New Delhi was built by a British
architect Edward Lutyens in 1912 as the new capital of the British Raj. The
Victorian architecture now intermingles with the city's high rise buildings.
Concrete flyovers built to ease the growing traffic are interspersed with well
laid gardens, Mughal tombs, forts and monuments.
The city traces its history to
Mahabharata, the great epic tale of wars fought between estranged cousins, the
Kauravas and the Pandavas for the city of Indraprastha. Historically, the city
has long since been the foremost in political importance with successive
dynasties choosing it as their seat of power, between the 13th and the 17th
centuries. Old Delhi was founded by Mughal rulers who ruled the city in
succession starting from Qutab-ub-din to Khiljis, Tughlaqs each, under a
different name given to the city. this fast developing region.
Delhi was made the capital of
Independent India in 1950 and it was declared a state in 1992.
Gurgaon, 8 kms from Indira Gandhi
International Airport is the modern suburb of Delhi. Multinational investors
have built swanky office blocks, malls, multiplexes, hotels and amusement parks
in this fast developing region.
Best
Season to visit
From October to March is the best
time to visit, with cool but sunny weather. Nights can be quite chilly in
December and January.
Climate
/ Temperature
Summer - Max.45°C, Min.27°C
Winter - Max.25.5°C, Min.4°C
Monsoon - Max 35°C, Min 25°C
Rainfall (Average) - 170 mm
Summer in Delhi is harsh - from April to june, the temperature climbs to more than
45°C and the heat continues in monsoon until October.
Weather
Chart
Due to its vast size, India has a
varied climate and it is possible to travel at almost all times of year and
find certain areas of the Subcontinent that are at their best. The country has
a three season year - summer, monsoon and winter. Generally the best time to
visit is during winter (November to February), although there are regional
variations. The rainy season is from June to September. And the post-monsoon
season, which is the north-east monsoon in South India, is from
October-November. Summer (March to May) is hot everywhere, except in the hills.
Recommended Clothing: During the
winter months of November to February, light woolen clothes are appropriate for
travel in the plains of North India and heavy woolens for travel in the hills
of North India. For the rest of the year, it can be very hot, so light,
tropical clothing is advised. Raincoat or waterproof clothing is advisable
throughout the monsoon season.
We have put together a guide below
to enable you to get a general idea of the best time to travel to the different
parts of the Subcontinent.
North
India
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Delhi
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Max Temp (°C)
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21
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24
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31
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36
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41
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39
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36
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34
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34
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34
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29
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23
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Min Temp (°C)
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7
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9
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14
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20
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26
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28
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27
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26
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24
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18
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11
|
8
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Local
language
Although English is generally used
for official and business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is
spoken by most of the people. Punjabi and Urdu are also commonly spoken.
Cue
Words
Just remember the golden words refer
to yourself as hum and address people with a ji after their names, that should
get you by most problems, but otherwise Hindi and Punjabi are the most widely
spoken languages, and English is well understood. Car and auto drivers can
normally speak in broken English, but speak to them in Hindi and you will get a
better rate.
Some
helpful words to know
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Hello
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Namaste
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Yes
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Haan
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No
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Nahin
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Thank you
|
Shukriya
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You are welcome
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Aapka swagat hai
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What is your name
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Aapka naam kiya hai
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I do not understand
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Mujhe samjha nahin aaya
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Nice to meet you
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Aap se milke khushi hui
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How are you
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Aaap kaise hai
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What is the price
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Daam kya hai
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