Springdales School, Pusa Road hosted the Inter-House Choir Competition, "A Musical Sojourn," on 9th May 2025, celebrating harmony and musical excellence.

The event was graced by eminent personalities from the music industry. Ms. Vidhi Sharma, a renowned national and international playback singer, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Kajal Ghosh, an acclaimed music director and Hindustani vocalist, was the Guest of Honour. They were joined on the judging panel by Mr. Anil Sharma, a distinguished music arranger, composer, and a senior member of the school’s administrative team, whose expertise and encouragement greatly enriched the competition.

Distinguished members of the Managing Board including Dr. Kavita Sharma, Vice Chairperson of the Managing Board; Dr. Usha Ram, Manager, Springdales School Pusa Road; Dr. Irfan Habib; Prof. Chandrachur Singh, members of the Managing Board; Dr. Ritu Verma; and representatives of the Old Springdalian Association were also present.

All eight houses presented captivating choir performances on themes of peace, hope, harmony, and unity. Peace House emerged victorious, securing the Chetan Basra Trophy, while Equality House, Amity House, and Unity House earned second and third place honors.

Exceptional soloists Siddhant Arya, Revati Singh, and Dipawita Maiti received the Best Soloist Trophy, making the festival a memorable musical celebration. For event gallery Click here

An Action Planning Workshop for the Recognition of International Dimension in Schools, was organized on May 14, 2025 by the British Council in our school. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Sapna Sukul, Chief Operating Officer, Boarding Schools Association of India and British Council School Ambassador, and the event was coordinated by Ms. Manisha, Head of Business Development at the British Council. Dr. Mala Gupta, the Principal, warmly welcomed the guests and participants, including principals, vice principals, and educators from 44 schools. The workshop began with a lamp lighting ceremony to invoke the light of knowledge and wisdom, symbolizing the illumination of ideas.

Participants engaged in a series of interactive sessions that included group discussions, brainstorming activities, and presentations. Ms. Sukul led a session on the planning and processes involved in implementing the International Dimension in Schools, highlighting the benefits of fostering global awareness among students. Attendees collaborated to create action plans for both collaborative projects and in-house initiatives, focusing on practical steps to integrate international perspectives into their curricula.

The participants shared best practices, innovative strategies, and personal experiences. The Workshop included hands-on activities that encouraged educators to think creatively about their approach to internationalization in education. The atmosphere was dynamic and engaging, culminating in a collective commitment to enhance global education within their schools.
The day ended with reflections and a sense of empowerment, equipping educators with the tools and inspiration needed to implement their action plans effectively. For event gallery Click here

The 57th Gowardhan Dass Declamation was held at Springdales School, Pusa Road on Monday, 5th May 2025. The contest was instituted in the year 1967 in memory of Mr. Gowardhan Dass, the founder Chairman of Springdales Education Society. A fine orator, he was interested in all socio-economic and political problems faced by society.

Principal, Dr Mala Gupta, Springdales School, welcomed the gathering and formally introduced the judges for the event.

Twenty teams from the leading schools of Delhi NCR participated in the event. Prominent academics, Prof. Ira Raja of Delhi University, Dr. Shubhangi Vaidya from IGNOU and Mr. Aporajito Bose, Administrative Manager, Diversity, Innovation and Digital Technology and Member of Springdales Education society judged the contest. It was presided over by Dr. Anju Gauba Chawla

The declamation covered a range of topics, Green Governance: A balanced approach to growth, Gen Z’s work approach better than Millennials, to the most pressing problems in the Indian society and Human influence on environment. With intuitive insights and relevant research, the teams put together impactful speeches for the audience.

After a very close competition, the Gowardhan Dass Rolling trophy for the Best Team was awarded to Bluebells International School. The Anil Das Trophy for the Second Best team was secured by Navy Children School. Samaya Pahwa from Springdales Pusa received the panel’s commendation while the host school did not compete for the Gowardhan Das and Anil Das trophies.

The event proved to be a great platform for enthusiastic participation and knowledge sharing. For event gallery Click here

To mark International Labour Day, Springdales School, Pusa Road celebrated the Aabhar Diwas on 2nd May 2025 through a special assembly organized by the Social Work Department and Student Council. The assembly was a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards support staff of the school. It featured soulful performances, including a dramatic presentation, poetry recitation, musical tribute, and graceful dance, each highlighting the dedication and care of the helping staff who form the backbone of our school.

Students and staff presented gifts and handmade thank-you cards to the support staff as tokens of appreciation. The event concluded with an inspiring address by Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta and a touching farewell gesture for Baburam and Rustam ji as they superannuated after a long period of service to the institution. It was a meaningful celebration of service, care, and appreciation.

Aabhar Diwas isn’t just a program—it is a pause to honour kindness, to acknowledge service, and to celebrate the often-unnoticed love that holds a community together. For event gallery Click here

The students and staff of Springdales Pusa Road came together to commemorate a special occasion for the entire Springdalian family, the 102nd birth anniversary of our founder principal Dr. Rajni Kumar and her magnanimous life journey.

A perfect example of benevolence and elegance, Dr Rajni Kumar was a revolutionary leader who started and nurtured Springdales with a vision, purpose and deep compassion.

Mrs. Kumar was truly Springdales’s strength and the reason behind its ever-beating heart. Her radiant aura, positivity, vibrant energy, infectious laughter, her benign yet spirited presence made everyone a part of the Springdalian family instantly.

Students and teachers were involved a week-long series of activities idolizing and celebrating the values that were dear to Ma’am Kumar. From book readings, creation of legacy walls, letter writing, creative expressions, padlet writing, donation drive to dressing up in her favourite colours and spending time with pets, students participated wholeheartedly.

To celebrate the momentous day, on 5th March 2025, Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta, Dr. Kavita Sharma, Vice Chairperson of the managing board along with staff members offered their tributes through lamp lighting, floral offerings and heartfelt words.

Selected extracts from her momoir “Against the Wind: A life’s Journey were read to honour and cherish her life odessey.

Her favourite melodies and mesmerizing dance performances by teachers of both junior and senior school marked the occasion.

A Visionary, Ma’am Kumar encouraged internationalism and interconnectedness building ties with nations across the world passing on as a Springdalian legacy with the ideal of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam, leading an exemplary life based on values of humanism for our institution and its members to emulate and carry forward. For event gallery Click here

The 48th Y. Kumar Memorial Assembly was held at Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, on February 11, 2025, in honour of the legacy of Late Shri Y. Kumar, Founder Manager Springdales School. A joint endeavour by both Springdales Pusa and Dhaula Kuan, the assembly embodied the shared vision of global citizenship and social responsibility. The event was graced by Dr. Ashok Khosla, Chairman of Development Alternatives, Global Environmental Programme, as the Chief Guest.

The program commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Mala Gupta, Principal, Springdales School, Pusa Road, followed by a floral tribute by the guests, paying homage to Shri Y. Kumar.
The cultural segment was a fine blend of music, dance, and reflection, seamlessly weaving artistic expression with a profound message. Springdales Pusa Road set the tone with an inspiring rendition of Imagine and an evocative dance performance, Let Us Invoke. Springdales Dhaula Kuan captivated the audience with a powerful choir rendition of Guantanamera and a moving finale, No Man Is an Island, reinforcing interconnectedness and collective responsibility.

A power point presentation titled Glimpses of the Y. Kumar Student Award Over the Years, was showcased highlighting the main events of the contest and the distinguished speakers at past memorial assemblies. Inaya Gala, a participant at the inter-school event from Springdales Pusa gave an activity round-up of this year’s event for seniors and painting festival.

Dr. Jyoti Bose, Chairman, Springdales Education Society & Director, Springdales Schools, introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Ashok Khosla, who delivered an insightful lecture on The Centrality of Personal Responsibility for Achieving a Truly Fulfilling Life. His address urged the gathering to take ownership of their actions and contribute meaningfully to society.

Dr. Chandrachur Singh, Professor, Department of Political Science and International Studies, Hindu College, Delhi University, gave his valuable comments as a panellist. The Presentation of the Y. Kumar Student Awards for 2025 recognized students for their excellent performance in the contest and painting festival.

The Y. Kumar Memorial Assembly was an inspiring celebration of the awareness of the global issues, personal responsibility, social consciousness, and the power of youth to drive meaningful change. It served as a poignant tribute to the ideals of Shri Y. Kumar, leaving the audience deeply motivated to make a difference in society. For event gallery Click here

The citation ceremony at Springdales School, Pusa Road was held on the 1st February 2025. 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, Ms. Veditha Reddy, Director Education, Directorate of Education emphasised on the important virtues of life such as humanity, hard work, friendship and family who will always support irrespective of time and situation. She urged the students to utilise the power of education to change the future of the country. She 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

XXXIII Shri R.S.Niamat Rai Rajpal Memorial contest of Investigatory projects in Mathematics was held on 9th December 2024 at Springdales School, Pusa Road in the Hall of Celebration. The event was judged by Dr. Prabal Pratap Singh, Director, UIDAI, Govt. of India, Ministry of Electronics and IT; Dr. Roopesh Tehri, Associate Prof., Acharya Narendra Dev College, Delhi University; Dr. Neeti Goel, Assistant Professor, SGND Khalsa College,Delhi University and Mr. Gurudutt Rao Ambedkar, Assistant Prof. Hansraj College, Delhi University.

Springdales School, Pusa Road was adjudged the winner and was awarded the trophy for the Best Team. Sanskriti School, Chankaya Puri won the runners up trophy and Springdales School Dhaula Kuan received a special mention. Preksha Jain from Bluebells School received the award for the Best Speaker.

It was a great learning experience for all the team members from the participating schools. For event gallery Click here