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Celebrating the life of a legend- Dr Rajni Kumar

Students and staff of Springdales Pusa Road came together on 5th March 2024 to honour and mark a momentous occasion, the 101st birth anniversary of our founder principal Dr. Rajni Kumar and her magnanimous life journey. A life worth celebrating and worth saluting with a song in the heart and spring in her step she laid the foundation of this institution: Springdales. We all take immense pride to be a part of this Springdalian Family, a community that she built with compassion, unparalleled vision and conviction. Dr. Rajni Kumar inspired everyone around her through example to be rigorous at work but at the same time taking delight in little things of life. One would often see her laughing heartily and singing her favourite songs.

Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta, Manager, Dr. Usha Ram along with senior members of the staff paid floral tributes and reminisced their experiences of having worked with Ma’am Kumar. Soulful melodies and mesmerizing dance performances by teachers and students marked this momentous occasion.

A Visionary, Dr. Kumar encouraged internationalism and interconnectedness with nations across the world passing on Springdalian legacy, Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam. She leads an exemplary life based on values of humanism. For event gallery Click here

ANNUAL HEALTH CAMP

The Annual health Camp for support staff of Springdales School, Pusa road and Dhaula Kuan along with 32 Grans under the Sandhaar Adopt - A- Gran project was organised on 24th February, 2024 at Springdales school, Pusa Road.

30 specialists in various fields including Dentists, Eye specialists, Peliatrician, ENT specialists, Cardiologists, General physician, Gynaecologists, Neurologist, Orthopaedic doctor were present. They were assisted by 36 student volunteers and social workers from Springdales school, Pusa and D.K. The Principal of both the schools graced the occasion with their motivational thoughts.

There was a lucky Draw organised by The Old Springdalian Association for the supporting staff. The families of the staff were also invited and participated enthusiastically in the event followed by an elaborate lunch hosted by OSA. Dr. Ritu Verma, Trustee, OSA, gave an overall summary of the programme and thanked everyone involved in the success of the programme. For event gallery Click here

CITATION CEREMONY FOR BATCH OF 2024

The citation ceremony at Springdales School, Pusa Road was held on the 10th February 2024. The solemn event is organised every year to bid adieu to the outgoing batch of standard XII and wish them luck for their future endeavours.

In her address to the students and parents, Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta, expressed her firm belief in the preparedness of the outgoing batch to face challenges with conviction and confidence imbibing a strong Springdalian value system and ideas of collaboration. As a learning for the outgoing batch she emphasised on the importance of elevating our thoughts above extreme self-indulgence, or examination pressure, shifting them towards the mental wellbeing and aligning ourselves to the positive energies of the universe that favours the truthful, the magnanimous and the virtuous.

The chief guest for the occasion, Dr. Himanshu Gupta, IAS and Secretary CBSE narrated annecdotes from his personal journey emphasising on the important virtues of life such as humanity, hard work, friendship and family who will always support irrespective of time and situation. He urged the students to utilise the power of education to change the future of the country. He also spoke about the importance of innovative and constructive thought in empowering youth as the harbingers of change for a better tomorrow.

Students and parent representatives from the outgoing batch spoke about their association with the school and shared their cherished memories. Distinguished members of the board and Old Springdalian association were also present to bless the students. For event gallery Click here

47th Y. Kumar Memorial Assembly for Peace and International Understanding

Springdales School, Pusa Road hosted the 47th Y. Kumar Memorial Assembly for Peace and International Understanding on 9th February 2024.It was a culmination of a series of events that took place during a week consisting of Essay writing, Quiz competition, Painting competition, Group discussion and Interview. Over 80 students from 11 leading schools across the NCR and Delhi participated in the event.

The Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta, gave the welcome address paying tribute to the founder manager of the school Shri Yudister Kumar and Chairperson Dr Rajni Kumar. She expressed her firm belief in the power and vitality of the youth in creating a more humane and inter-connected world.

Prof Babli Moitra Saraf, Former Principal Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, delivered the Y. Kumar Memorial Lecture on ‘Language and Interpretation in Transnational Communication’. Through her own stories and narratives, she emphasized on the importance of language both verbal as well as cultural in creating bonds of love and universal brotherhood, connecting the self with others. She made an appeal to the young students to overcome the world issues making their contributions towards global peace and understanding individually and as a collectivity.

To mark the occasion, the school choir presented mesmerizing musical rendition- Interfaith Invocation and Moment of Peace, followed by Zorba a dance presentation.

Dr Jyoti Bose, Chairperson, Springdales Education Society greeted the gathering and spoke of the magnanimous vision of the pioneers Shri Yudhistir Kumar and Dr Rajni Kumar in taking the institution pinnacles of success.

The lecture was also attended by Prof Chandrachur Singh, member managing board, Mr. Peter Mahafha, 1st Secretary Political, South African High Commission and a gathering of parents, teachers and students. For event gallery Click here

Ration Distribution at Dasghara with Prefects

25 Prefects of class XI visited Dasghara on 31st January, 2024. The students had a quality one to one interaction with the grans (beneficiaries of Springdales Sandhaar Adopt-a-gran project) followed by ration distribution. The grans were invited to the health camp to be held in February, 2024 at our school premises.

One of the students remarked that it was "a soul satisfying experience". They were happy to be a part of this project and expressed the desire to actively participate in the programme on a frequent basis. The students in the upcoming days will reflect on their experience through a comprehensive report. For event gallery Click here

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Springdales School, Pusa Road celebrated the 75th Republic Day with great fervor and patriotic spirit. The event was graced with the presence of esteemed Chief Guest, Colonel Niraj S. Karanjgaonkar, SM, a serving officer in the Indian Army, and our respected Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta.

The parents of Standard VI and VII attended the programme. They were enthralled by the musical and dance performances exhibited by the talented students.

The school choir enchanted the audience with harmonious melodies, showcasing the talent nurtured within the institution.

The students of Std 6 and 7 presented "Colours of Patriotism," a patriotic musical fiesta featuring ballet performances, celebrating the diverse cultural tapestry of India. The collective strength and shared values were highlighted as the driving force towards freedom, justice, and prosperity.

Colonel Niraj S. Karanjgaonkar addressed the gathering, sharing insightful thoughts.

Dr. Mala Gupta delivered an inspiring speech, encouraging students to uphold democratic principles and contribute to the nation's development. Her words resonated with a sense of responsibility and civic duty.

The event fostered a sense of pride and responsibility among students, reminding everyone of their role in shaping the future of the nation. For event gallery Click here

INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2024

The investiture ceremony at Springdales was held on 22nd January 2024. This marks a very important event for all Springdalians as it not only prepares them for the leadership roles at school but also helps them imbibe values and skills for their future.
The chief guest of the day was Mr Nishant Narayan, Deputy Chief Operations, Northern Railways Headquarters, Baroda House. The occasion witnessed the proud coronation of young leaders as members of the student council and recognising their contributions to the school. For event gallery Click here

Donation Drive to Boys Blind School and Arya Mahila Ashram

On December 28, 2023, VIII grade students, accompanied by social workers, Miss Jahnavi Yadav and Tripti Malhotra, undertook a donation drive at the Boys Blind School and Arya Mahila Ashram. As part of the Christmas Donation Drive, the students generously contributed winter clothes collected from the entire school.

At the Boys Blind School, the students engaged in meaningful interactions with visually disabled peers. They explored the school premises, examined Braille books, and shared moments of joy through activities like musical chairs. The visually disabled students reciprocated with heartfelt songs, creating a pleasant memory for all.

Transitioning to Arya Mahila Ashram, the students delved into an insightful introduction to the history of the ashram shared by the coordinator, Miss Reena Bajaj. Subsequently, they connected with the residents, gaining valuable insights into their lives at the ashram. The donation drive created a rewarding and meaningful experience for the students, making it a truly memorable experience. For event gallery Click here

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