STUDENT’S CORNER
–Students are of DPS, RANCHI
FROM DUST TO RISE
I reached for the sky with borrowed wings,
And failure cut the strings.
The ground met me harder than words ever could.
I lay there, counting everything I lost,
And almost believed the story was over.
No cheers, no crowds.
Just me, the dark, and the echo of “you tried”.
I sat with my mistakes until they stopped screaming.
In that quiet, I found a small, stubborn voice:
“Get up! Not for them, for you.”
I turned pain into practice.
Turned “NO” into notes, “NOT YET” into now.
Every scar became a lesson I memorized.
I failed, I learned, I feel better
Until failure itself started teaching me how to win.
Watch me come back.
Not untouched, not perfect, but real.
I carry the fall in my bones, so I never forget how to stand.
This isn’t luck.
This is every morning I choose to try again.
To the version of me that broke, thank you for not quitting.
To the version of me today, keep going.
Failure was just a chapter
And I’m the one holding the pen for what comes next.
From dust, to rise!
Pallavi Roy
VIII A
The Shared Umbrella
Rain fell hard on the way from school. Leo had one umbrella. His shoes stayed dry. His bag stayed dry.
Then he saw Sam. He stood under a tree with no umbrella, holding his books close. Rain ran down his hair and face.
Leo didn’t know Sam well. He sat two rows behind him in class. They had never talked…
Leo thought about just walking past would be easy. He was almost home.
But he stopped. He walked over anyway.
“Do you want to share?” he asked.
Sam looked surprised, then he smiled-
“Yes, thank you!” he said.
They walked home together under one small umbrella. Their shoulders got a little wet, but nobody minded. –
“Halfway there…” Sam said quietly. “Nobody has ever done that before.” Leo didn’t know what to say, so he just smiled too.
The next day, it didn’t rain. But Sam sat next to Leo at lunch. They talked. They laughed. They became friends…
Weeks later, Leo forgot his umbrella. It rained again. This time, Sam came running over, holding his umbrella high. –
“Now it’s my turn.” he said.
From that day on, they always checked the sky before leaving school. If it looked like it would rain, one waited for the other by the gate.
Years passed. They grew up and went to different schools. But every rainy day, each one thought of the other, just for a moment…
One rainy afternoon, grown up now, Leo saw a boy standing alone under a tree, no umbrella, books held close to his chest. Leo smiled to himself. He walked over to him. –
“Do you want to share?” he asked.
One small umbrella. One small question. That is how it all started…
Moral: Kindness is simple. Share what you have, even if it is small…
Aashi Aditri
5-A
A Wild Gorilla and a Kind Rabbit
One day, a gorilla was walking through the forest. Suddenly, he saw many bananas hanging from a tree. He plucked all the bananas and put them into a basket.
Just then, a kind rabbit saw a baby monkey who was hungry and searching for food. The rabbit asked the gorilla to give some bananas to the baby monkey. At first, the gorilla replied, “No, they are all mine.”
Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and the basket fell to the ground. The bananas rolled in different directions. The gorilla became worried.
The kind rabbit quickly collected all the bananas and put them back into the basket. He returned the basket to the gorilla. The gorilla thanked the rabbit and apologized for refusing to share the bananas.
Realizing his mistake, the gorilla happily shared the bananas with the baby monkey and the rabbit.
Moral: Kindness and sharing always bring happiness.
SHAZMA TAMKEEN
Class-IV
Raju Monkey and the Missing Laptop
Raju Monkey woke up one sunny morning. He wanted to play his favourite game on his laptop. But, oh no! His shiny laptop was missing.
He looked under the chair and found his bright yellow socks. “Hello, socks!” he laughed. Then, he looked under the bed and found his soft pink eraser. He shook an old T-shirt, and out came his bright pencil box, full of crayons.
Still, there was no laptop.
“Mom, have you seen my laptop?” he called.
Mom saw the messy room, which was full of clothes, books, and toys. “Raju! What a mess! Why can’t you keep your things in the right places?” she said angrily.
Raju felt sad. His father was away for a week and always helped him find his lost things. So, Raju went outside to play.
At the playground, he met his friend Max Monkey. They climbed trees, swung on branches, played hide-and-seek, and ran races. They laughed and played all day long.
In the evening, Raju felt happy. Playing outside with Max was much more fun than sitting alone with his laptop. He ran home with a big smile, glad that he had found real fun with a true friend.
SANCHIT KUMAR
Class – III
Women Empowerment
Women empowerment means giving women the ability and freedom to make decisions about their lives and work. It also means providing them with equal rights and opportunities in all spheres of life, such as social, economic, political, and educational fields.
Women empowerment is one of the most important issues of the present day. Women are increasingly taking charge of their lives and making decisions that shape their future. This has helped them develop an independent outlook and become confident, whether they choose to work at home or pursue a career outside the home.
Today, women are gaining greater control over their education, careers, finances, and lifestyles. They are becoming financially independent and building their own identities. Their growing participation in every field is not only strengthening their confidence but also contributing to the progress of society.
In conclusion, I would say that women empowerment, along with equal rights and opportunities, is essential for building a strong, fair, and progressive society. When women are empowered, families, communities, and nations move forward.
ADIFAH MIRZA
Class –V
Trubong
Many years ago, Wusok, the King of Pirates, was about to die. Everyone asked him where his treasure was hidden. He replied, “My treasure is Trubong. Whoever finds it will become the King of Pirates.” After saying these words, he died. However, no one knew what Trubong was or where it could be found.
After hearing this, a pirate named Shan-Chi spent many years searching for Trubong. When he finally reached the last island, he met with an accident and died. His partner tried to help him, but because the rocks were slippery from the rain, he also slipped and died.
Shan-Chi’s son, Gron, decided to continue his father’s quest.
The next morning, Gron woke up and said to his mother, “Mom, I am now fifteen years old, and I am ready to find Trubong.” He packed his bag, said goodbye to his mother, and bought a ship with all his savings.
His first stop was a small island. There, he met a boy named Asher, who looked very sad. Gron asked, “Why are you so sad?”
Asher replied, “The bad people of this island trouble everyone. To defeat them, you need a special sword. To make that sword, you must first find a red diamond in the mountains.”
Gron practised climbing by climbing trees every day for a month. Then he successfully climbed the mountain, collected several red diamonds, and returned to the island.
Using the red diamonds, he forged a powerful sword and defeated the bad people. The grateful villagers rewarded him with a large amount of gold. Since Asher was very poor, Gron gave him all the gold and invited him to join the journey to find Trubong.
With the extra red diamonds, Gron strengthened the base of his ship so it could survive the dangers ahead.
Finally, the two friends reached the last island. Gron saw the mountain where his father had died. Carrying several ropes, he tied them together to make a long rope ladder and safely climbed down the mountain.
At the bottom, they met some old men who said, “If you wish to claim Trubong, one of you must sacrifice your life.”
Without hesitation, Asher chose to sacrifice himself because of Gron’s kindness and generosity.
Heartbroken but determined, Gron continued alone and finally reached Trubong. There he discovered a magical Lightning Sword and countless priceless treasures. He was declared the new King of Pirates.
Moral of the Story: Where there is a will, there is a way.
DIVIT AGARWAL
Class – V
