Greener Future Beckons DPS Newtown
At a time when nature is revolting against humans,it is up to the students to make a difference . As a responsible organisation,DPS Newtown has adopted sustainable development.
One of the foremost steps taken by the students is litter management.Despite having dustbins, students need to be more aware about waste disposal methods.
The school's Eco-Club students are striving hard to bring about a difference by segregating bio-degradable and non-biodegradable wastes. This endeavour of the student spilled on to the neighbourhood where they participated in a 'Cleanup Drive'.
Students after being interviewed were of the opinion that lack of cleanliness is due to lack of awareness. Nayanika of class IX , after witnessing a sapling plantation program in school , feels that such activities are necessary as well as easy for the students to participate.
As part of the national Inter-DPS Documentary Competition and an EVS project the students took a trip to Kolkata's largest waste disposal ground(Dhapa) , where they had an insight into waste disposal methods . This was an eye-opening experience. The students were influenced and had a urge to make a difference to the society. The Annual Day theme on the 26th November,was 'Prakriti Parikrama' , where the issue of conserving the environment was mooted.
The school Interact Club has taken it upon themselves to provide a greener future for the students by introducing activities like composting and gardening and making DPS a plastic free zone. Aniket, president of the Interact Club says," With everybody's co-operation and combined effort, we hope to make the best out of waste, leading to a cleaner society."


News compiled by BBC School Reporters from DPS Newtown- Anmol, Sayanti, Semanti, Sukanya.