Gurgaon, Apr 22: DPS International marked World Earth Day with a week-long sustainability campaign that brought together awareness, action, and student leadership through a range of engaging activities across the school. The celebrations included an Eco Corridor Walk for MYP 1 students, where learners explored biodiversity and conservation on campus; a Letter to Earth digital writing activity for MYP 2 and 3 students; a school-wide Book Swap promoting the message of Read, Reuse, Recycle; Earth Hour focused on mindful energy use; and student-led orientation sessions conducted across classes to spread awareness on sustainable living.
The campaign concluded with a special Earth Day Assembly where students presented their learning through performances, presentations, and creative expressions centred on environmental responsibility. Adding further significance, Grade 5 students showcased their PYP Exhibition under the theme Sharing the Planet, exploring real-world environmental challenges and solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Working in eight groups, students presented their ideas through songs, nukkad natak, qawwali, choral recitation, and dance. The school also welcomed keynote speaker Garima Dadhich, whose address reinforced the importance of sustainability and collective action.
Ms Rima Singh, Head of School, DPS International, said,
“At DPS International, we believe education must inspire students to think beyond themselves and act for the greater good. Our Earth Day celebrations are designed to help learners understand that sustainability is not just a subject, but a responsibility. By engaging students through meaningful experiences, creativity, and leadership opportunities, we aim to nurture compassionate changemakers who will contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future.”
The initiative reflected DPS International’s strong commitment to sustainability and larger educational philosophy of moving learning beyond classrooms and into real-world relevance. By combining academic inquiry with hands-on participation, the school aims to help students understand that sustainability is not limited to one day or one campaign, but is a lifelong responsibility shaped through informed choices, empathy, and action.
Through initiatives such as these, DPS International continues to create future-ready learners who are aware of global challenges and empowered to become part of the solution. The Earth Day celebrations stood as a proud reflection of student voice, choice, and action in building a greener tomorrow.
