Principal's Positivism

 

Principal’s Positivism

Glad to see you all again!

The global pandemic has wrought havoc, disruption, and discombobulation to education. The pandemic period has witnessed unprecedented crises, catastrophes, cataclysms and, above all, confounding circumstances. It has shattered, pulverized and decimated all organizations including educational institutes, affected each house adversely rendering available resources deficient and inadequate; presented formidable, insurmountable and insuperable problems.

I believe that in the contemporary convoluted, labyrinthine rattrap, the best-case scenario to break the impasse and sustain our identity would be for us to rekindle a glimmer of hope, conviction, confidence and positive perspective on even the dimmest and bleakest aspects of life. A single panacea, elixir or catholicon for the current unfortunate conjuncture of debacles is to have recourse to optimism and sanguinity, and to commit ourselves to the Leibnitz’s doctrine, i.e. ‘God always acts for the best.’

I would like to further opine that we must, to cope with the tinderbox situation, mould our disposition, demeanor and deportment as suited to a child who is possessed of an unadulterated, unalloyed mind, blank as a ‘koraa kaagaz’- amenable, compliant and tractable brimming with unparalleled, consummate hope, positivity, inquisitiveness, scientific research, inquiry and nonpareil dauntlessness and intrepidity in any circumstances. As we start maturing physically, our personalities, too, begin getting engulfed, inundated and overwhelmed with negativity, perversion or depravity. It is an immutable, unassailable, incontestable and incontrovertible fait accompli that whosoever survived the devastation of Covid-19 must be positive-minded, forward-looking and self-possessed people.

It is also remarkable that some of the people seem to be inextricably obsessed with the presumption that the education system has been precariously and perilously hampered, impeded or thwarted by online classes. But, my sentiments diverge considerably from those held by these people, living on the qui vive for making it a bone of contention, that true learning is not confined, restrained or compassed by the bounds of written texts. Rather, it is wisdom derived from nature that is the most potent, influential, genuine, unerring and authentic learning. Nature is our master designer, the most accomplished and proficient teacher that informs, educates and enlightens us about how to maneuver diversity with hope and positivity.

We are completely au fait with the eternal fact that our body, and for that matter, every object in the universe is comprised of five different elements i.e. earth, water, fire, sky and air. If there is any imbalance, inequity, lopsidedness or asymmetry in them, the repercussions manifest themselves in the forms of devastation, extirpation and annihilation of anything that is accountable for causing the disequilibration. But, to my perception, there is a sixth element as well, i.e. positive thought, which, if well amalgamated with them, will bring about harmony, tranquility and equanimity all around and make the world a perfect place to live in.  

I wish you all relaxing, enjoyable, promising and positive prospects ahead!

 

(Dr. H S Vashistha)

Principal

DPS Bulandshahr

 

Principal’s Advisement

 

Welcome back to DPS Bulandshahr!

I am feeling excruciatingly uncomfortable, agonized and aggrieved by the plethora and profundity of metamorphoses our learners have undergone consequent upon the onslaught, upsurge and scourge of the catastrophic Covid-19. This is about time the educators started contemplating, cogitating on and weighing up the potential, implicit and viable pros and cons of its aftermath upon the learners’ cognitive, physical, psychological and emotional faculties.

My paramount apprehensions and disquietude rest on the dichotomy between the students’ thoughts, actions and behavior as the hydra-headed monster of the pandemic has undeniably driven a wedge between their collaborative powers dissipating and emaciating their unhindered and spontaneous development in various spheres of life including their scholastic and co-scholastic domains.

This is my cherished notion and unflinching belief that students are not passive recipients but active creators of learning, and so student voice matters. With all the learning lost and a recovery curriculum rhetoric in place, the majority of our children have bounced back with vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils needing a lot more care and attention. We must also not denigrate, gainsay or repudiate the fact that the loss is different for different students. Governments, school leaders, and teachers are all concerned about the learning loss students have experienced due to Covid-19 pandemic. After all, schools have been seriously disrupted, as have students and their families.

However, I staunchly and legitimately believe that every crisis is accompanied by deep challenges as well as opportunities for transformation- past educational crises have abundantly revealed that it is possible to build back better. Nevertheless, it entails a certain amount of feyness and clairvoyance on the part of the educators to cope with the exigencies. There are many quandaries and predicaments teachers have to ponder over and surmount. The intricacy of the impasse gets further convoluted as the implications of the quagmire are bifold- immediate as well as far-fetched- the latter being likely to become discernible not forthwith but after a span of, say, 3-4 years. In that likelihood, will the future generation reflect the requisite tenacity to withstand and bear the brunt of the havoc and annihilation let loose by the monstrosity and cataclysm of Covid-19? How will these formidable, redoubtable and seemingly insuperable challenges be pulverized remains a conundrum of the society, community, teachers, parents and other stakeholders.

Hence, in such a precarious and volatile situation, it is my considered opinion that leaders can better mobilize their organizations by setting clear priorities for the response and empowering others to discover and implement solutions that serve those priorities. I would urge the educators to use their professional judgment to work with each and every student and build relationships with each one of them. Another crucial part of the educators’ role, especially in the emotional, tense environment characterizing the present crisis, is promoting psychological safety so people can openly discuss ideas, questions and concerns without fear of repercussions.

Let us dedicate ourselves to the cause of igniting the spark of genius in every child.

Dr H S Vashistha

Principal

DPS Bulandshahr

Principal's Reflections

Principal’s Reflections

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।

सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग्भवेत्।।

“May all be happy; May all be free from infirmities;

May all see good; May none partake of suffering.”

 

An ecstasy of bliss and effusive rapture is pouring through me while extending and articulating my immense, overwhelming and most sincere gratitude to my students, parents, staff members and all those who lent us a helping hand with the execution of online classes in such an elegant, sublime and splendid manner. Please accept my heartiest congratulations, unreserved compliments and warmest felicitations on having achieved the imponderables constantly keeping your spirits up.

It can’t be gainsaid that the massive catastrophe of COVID-19 is unfathomable and excruciating. But seen in the temper of never wasting a good crisis, COVID-19 represents an opportunity to rethink education in a fairly radical fashion. The rethinking should not be about improving but about improvising schooling and should focus on the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘where’ of learning.

Schools have undergone transformation to some sort of hybrid model. In the midst of adversity and limited training, educators have valiantly risen to the occasion like they always have. With the proper safety measures in place, students have been welcomed back into classrooms. For many, this was desperately needed as the distractions and challenges at home impacted their learning. They wanted and needed their teachers. I would also asseverate that the adults felt the same about them.

Further, social distancing does place an added stress on teachers. The good news is that many effective practices that were used before the pandemic have just as much value, if not more, in the current backdrop. Engaging learners and ensuring they are all actively involved during direct instruction will mitigate off-task behavior while setting the stage for increased motivation.

I hope that this blog gives you a glimpse of life at DPS Bulandshahr, but please do come and see for yourselves- we will be delighted to welcome you.

Stay safe, everyone, and keep the great work. Your efforts are appreciated.

 

 

With the best wishes

(Dr H S Vashistha)

Principal

DPS Bulandshahr

  

Principal’s Welcome

 

Dear parents, teachers, learners and all esteemed stakeholders,

I perceive inconceivable gratification in proffering you all a sizzling welcome to DPS Bulandshahr, and I am particularly thrilled to be part of the School at this momentous juncture in its development.

The year 2020 has been a real roller coaster of tumult, turmoil, perturbation and discombobulation. So, to signalize the cessation of this term – I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been that reassuring voice for many of us, staff or student, when we had a wobble. Thank you to everyone who has unselfishly thrown themselves into functions and positions which may not be in their job description but provided much needed steadfastness to colleagues and students. Thank you to ---well, everybody. We outmaneuvered it. We prevailed against it. And we are still here. I am positively triumphant in being among you.  

Yes, there is a possible scenario to explore a prospect to construct a better world but it will entail concerted endeavor, scrupulous cogitation and reminiscence of lessons from the ongoing predicament.  The all-round, inclusive education on offer at DPS Bulandshahr has always been a core component of DPS Bulandshahr’s ethos, and is focused on bringing out the very best in every pupil. I am looking forward to developing this still further over the coming years.

We hold noble ideals and high expectations at DPS Bulandshahr and this exhorts and impassions our pupils to believe in themselves to be inquisitive, to be resilient and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom. Our pupils feel happy and valued, which gives them the confidence, enthusiasm and social awareness for life-long learning needed to succeed in a fast changing world.

Deference to tradition and uninhibitedness to innovation are valued and we encourage our pupils to work with, and learn from each other, whilst also showing valor to stand up for what they believe. I am confident that we can challenge and develop all those who come to us at whatever age, stretching the most able whilst supporting those who need a helping hand.

I contemplate that you will find our blog helpful and that it will give you a sense of the values that our school stands for, as well as offering an insight into the great beauty and scale of our campus and buildings. We do anticipate that you will come and see for yourself what DPS Bulandshahr does each and every day, and find out what it could do for your child too.

I wish you a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021.

 

(Dr H S Vashistha)

Principal

DPS Bulandshahr

 

Cheerful greetings to all our esteemed readers, viewers, stakeholders and well-wishers!

On behalf of the whole fraternity of DPS Bulandshahr, I take vicarious pride, and feel ineffable joy in extending you all a most cordial, fervent and effervescent welcome!

As is evident, DPS Bulandshahr, a premier and paramount educational institution in the whole region and far beyond, notwithstanding the heterogeneity of the bucolic  as well as urban populace comprising it , has, since its inception in 1997, been committed to educating the whole child- academically, physically and emotionally. It has set the foundation for lifelong learning by encouraging curiosity and pursuit of knowledge for individual enrichment and the collective welfare.

We, at DPS Bulandshahr, nurture the belief that each and every child who steps across the threshold of our campus is endowed with fathomless, immensurable and indomitable potential to learn. We endeavor to deliver an education that is unsurpassed in every sense of the word, and that augments the all-embracing and holistic development of the child emphasizing family and community values, and fostering their competence and capability to succeed in a diverse and changing society.

Furthermore, we provide an environment where all children become responsible risk-takers, critical thinkers, problem solvers and active learners. We truly pride ourselves on possessing an unexcelled team of dedicated educators whose only ambition is to see their children reach the zenith of their career.

We maintain that all members of our community are teachers and learners. As members of the DPS Bulandshahr Family, your thoughts, insights and concerns are always welcome. Your ideas and participation are inevitably besought as they are bound to make a salutary difference in their education.

We hope you enjoyed the blog and will continue to visit it often.

With warm regards

Dr H S Vashistha

Principal

DPS Bulandshahr