The 69thAnnual Day and Award Giving Ceremony at Springdales School, Pusa Road took place on Saturday, 7th December 2024. It was presided over by Dr Rahul Ram, Renowned Singer and Music Composer as the Chief Guest ; H.E. Dr Ali Achoui, Ambassador of Algeria as the Guest of Honour; Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, Chairman, Springdales Pusa along with other members managing board.

The audience of dignitaries, parents, teachers and students witnessed a musical rendition of a medley of songs by the senior school choir and Nrityanjali- A classical dance tribute by the senior students.

In his welcome address, Lt. Gen. Arun Kumar Sahni, PVSM UYSM SM VSM and member managing board spoke highly of the school’s endeavour to develop in its students a spirit of service, humanity, international peace and understanding.

The principal, Dr. Mala Gupta and the school prefects read the school report with a visual presentation consolidating the happenings at school of the session 2023-24.

Chief Guest, Dr Rahul Ram, a passionate musician and singer reminisced his school life and performed his famous foot tapping songs, leaving the audience enthralled. The Guest of Honour, H.E. Dr Achoui, expressed his firm belief in strengthening Indo-Algerian ties and the deep philosophy of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”- which connects humans of all races into an everlasting bond of mutual existence. He applauded the commendable performance of the students and the school’s endeavours towards a sustainable and a better tomorrow.

Dr. Chandrachur Singh, member managing board thanked the august gathering of dignitaries and parents for their presence. For event gallery Click here

Commemorating the 2nd death anniversary of our beloved founder Padma Shri Dr. Rajni Kumar, the students, staff and Old Springdalians came together for a special assembly on 11th November 2024 at Springdales School Pusa Road.

The event aimed to celebrate the magnanimous life and the great accomplishments of our dear Dr. Rajni Kumar through heartfelt poetic tributes, audio-visual presentations, choir renditions of songs close to her heart, dance performances highlighting her love for Indian culture and her unparalleled zeal by the students and warm reminiscences by the Principal, teachers, old associates and her old students.

In her speech, Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta recounted her special memories of our dear founder and shared with the gathering the many qualities that made Dr Rajni Kumar an exemplary educationist.

As a tribute to Dr Rajni Kumar and to memorialize her integrity, her compassion and her drive to make a change the assembly was attended by Dr Kumar’s students from batches spanning various decades, members of the management, teachers, family members and students of the current batch.

Proposing the vote of thanks, Mr. Aporajito Bose, Administrative Manager, Diversity, Innovation and Digital Technology, Springdales Schools and Dr. Rajni Kumar’s grandson expressed his gratitude to the gathering for their presence and shared his cherished memories. For event gallery Click here

Springdales School, Pusa Road held their Annual Athletic Meet on 26th October 2024. Students from Class VI-XII participated in various athletic and track events. The meet was declared open by the chief guest Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Executive Committee Member: Asian Football Confederation.

The Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta along with the chief guest witnessed the march past from the saluting base. The squads comprising of National and State Players, school prefects and the eight houses were led by their captains. Students enthusiastically participated in track events and were cheered by the audience. The synchronized display of drills using dazzling hooplas, ribbons and colorful balls left the audiences spell bound. The programme culminated in a finale where the students stood in unison upholding the spirit of sportsmanship.

Lt Col. Atul Dang, Lt. Col Saurabh Saxena and Col Dine Soibam judged the marching squads.

The chief guest, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, spoke of the importance of sports personal fitness through games and athletics and encouraged the students to follow their passion. Top athletes were honored with medals, the overall best house trophy was won by Forward House and the best marching squad was won by Equality House.

The Divakar Sinha rolling trophy for the outstanding athlete of the year was shared by Vihan Singh, Avika Tripathi, Anirudh Mandal and Mayank Singh. For event gallery Click here

The Social Work Department organised a vibrant and heartwarming event, #Ye Diwali Khushiyon Wali, a diya decoration activity with middle school students from standard VI to VIII on 15-16 October 2024. The students beautifully decorated over 250 diyas using various materials, like colours, glitter, and beads, showcasing their unique artistic skills and creativity.

The decorated diyas were then sold at the first term parent-teacher meeting and the funds raised would be used to support the families of the school’s adopted communities, Dasghara and Todapur. This initiative not only celebrated the festival of lights, but also instilled a sense of giving and social responsibility among the students. Through their enthusiastic participation, the students helped brighten the Diwali season for those in need, spreading the true spirit of joy and kindness beyond their own homes. For event gallery Click here

28th Rahul Joshi Memorial Inter School Declamation Contest was held on 22nd October 2024 in the Hall of Celebration. The Rotary Club, Cama Place sponsored this event.

This annual event, dedicated to encouraging eloquence and public speaking among students, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Std 9. The event featured participants from thirteen schools, each delivering a speech on the diverge range of topics, from current affairs to social issues.

The judges for the event were, Mr Atul Sharma, Practising Advocate and Member of Rotary Club, Mr Sanjeev Jawahar, District Secretary for Rotary Year 2024-25 and Prof Debraj Mokherjee, Associate Professor, Ramjas College, DU.

Anaisha Khindri of Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan was adjudged as the Best Speaker.

Lakshay Raj of Tagore International School, East of Kailash was awarded the second Best Speaker. Janya Kaur Chugh, Springdales School, Pusa Road got a special mention award from the judges for her remarkable delivery on “Women’s Safety and Empowerment: The Hallmark of a Just Society”.

The Rahul Joshi Declamation Contest was a grand success, providing a platform for students to express their thoughts, boost their confidence and learn the art of public speaking. It was an inspiring event that left a lasting impact on both the participants and the audience. For event gallery Click here

On 19th October 2024, the Social Work Department of Springdales School, Pusa Road, successfully organised the annual blood donation camp in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society.

The camp witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with 21 donors, including parents, teachers, and helping staff of the school demonstrating their commitment to the noble cause of saving lives. The camp not only facilitated significant blood donations, but also brought about the importance of community service and social responsibility within the school community.

This initiative reflects Springdales' enduring dedication to social welfare and civic engagement, highlighting the impact that collective efforts can have in providing critical medical assistance to those in need. Each donation made during the camp contributes to the essential supply of blood for medical emergencies. For event gallery Click here

Our school participated in the 22nd Kusum Verma Memorial National Inter-School English Festival, hosted by Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, on the general theme 'Such is Life' on October 4th.

The team, including Jaanya Kaur Chugh from Class XI-D, was awarded first place for the best recitation of a published poem, also receiving a cash prize of ₹1,500. Akshar Lal from Class XII-D received third place for the best self-composed poem. Deborpita Das of Class XII-E and Inaya Gala of Class XI-A were awarded third place for the best on-the-spot creative writing and expression. Additionally, the entire team of four was conferred with the runner-up title for the best team. For event gallery Click here

Springdales School, Pusa Road hosted the inauguration of Delhi School’s Literacy Project on the 16th of October 2024. The pioneering initiative was instituted in 1988 by Padma Shri Late Dr. Rajni Kumar and other visionary educationists with the objective to ensure active role of schools and students in eradicating illiteracy.

The theme for this year Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace will be reflected in a week-long series of contests involving students from various leading schools across Delhi. Competitions like, Declamation, Theatre, Art and Music will have the young minds coming together for a noble cause of promoting literacy.

In her welcome address, the Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta reiterated that this initiative is instrumental in bringing together like-minded institutions to fulfil the objective of universalization of education. She expressed her firm belief in education as the single most important tool for social and economic transformations leading to an overall enhancement of the quality of life of people.

Dr. Jyoti Bose, Honorary Advisor, DSLP and Chairperson, Springdales Education Society; Mrs. Usha Chopra, Founder Principal and Director New Era Public School, Dr Usha Ram, Manager Springdales Pusa, Mrs Suman Kumar, Chairperson Blue Bells Education Society along with other NPSC Principals were the guests for the event.

The event showcased glimpses of the DSLP Schools’ unwavering commitment to the cause and in their quest of service. The visionary pioneers of the project were honoured and felicitated while the school choir presented the melodious rendition of the Lakshya Geet- ‘Uthe Samaaj Ke liye’. The highlight of the programme were the dance performances celebrating the spirit of service and the spark of light for those in the shadows of darkness.

An exhibition displaying the community service initiatives with Gandhian thought was put up by the students.

Proposing the vote of thanks, Dr Bose, applauded the hard work and efforts of Dr Rajni Kumar and the founder members towards creating an environment of learning and literacy. She reaffirmed the commitment of DSLP through various initiatives to take forward the purpose of literacy in creating more inclusive communities connecting the head-heart and hand which is possible with more schools joining for a noble cause.

Also present for the event were student leaders and Social Work Educators of partner schools who pledged towards a more cohesive and better tomorrow. For event gallery Click here