Wondering how a school in Delhi cultivates ethical values and global citizens? That is Vasant Valley School. Established in 1990 Vasant Valley School began as an initiative of the Education Today Trust. Mr. Aroon Purie and Mrs. Rekha Purie guided the school. It started with about 200 students and 16 teachers. Now the inclusive day school spans eight acres.
Vasant Valley School encourages students to surpass boundaries. It sets educational benchmarks for them. The school commits to instilling ethical values. It fosters original thinking in its students. Vasant Valley School cultivates a sense of national identity. It also promotes global citizenship.
Vasant Valley School caters to students from Nursery to Class XII. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education. CBSE is a national-level board recognized by the Government of India. However Vasant Valley School now also offers Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. This is for students in classes 9 and 10.
The expansive campus boasts sports fields. It has gardens and play areas. Courtyards are adorned with over 400 species of trees and plants. Vasant Valley School equips well-furnished Science laboratories. It has two libraries. A state-of-the-art Occupational Therapy facility is available. An auditorium and a gymnasium are also present.
Vasant Valley School offers extensive sports facilities. It has a specialized center for Visual and Performing Arts. Every classroom is set up for streaming audio and visual content. The entire campus is wireless-enabled. This provides a conducive environment for holistic learning.
Vasant Valley School divides students and teachers into four houses. These houses are Blue Green Red and Yellow. They compete in inter-house competitions. Examples are Mathematics Dance and Football. These competitions occur throughout the year.
The school has councils for various areas. These include environment library outreach arts and sports. The councils organize events and competitions. Members of each council are selected by the head of the council.
The Prefect Council includes prefects from each house. It also includes council heads. School captains from classes 5 and 12 are also part of the council. Teachers choose all prefects and school captains. From class 3 onward each class has a class representative. Class representatives form the student council.
Vasant Valley School boasts notable alumni. Tanvie Hans played for Tottenham Hotspur L.F.C. Roshni Nadar is the Executive Director and CEO of HCL Technologies. Prayaag Akbar is a journalist and academic. Mira Rajput Kapoor is an actress.
Vasant Valley School celebrates its Founder’s Day on November 18. Students showcase dances and performances for parents. Excellence Awards are given to students. These awards recognize proficiency in student life.
The school holds an Inter-House Athletic Meet. Houses compete in athletics. Events include sprinting long-distance running jumping and throwing. Medals are awarded for merit. The Moksh Dang Memorial Award recognizes the Athlete of the Year. This goes to the student who achieves the most points for their house. The Akshay Chibber Memorial Award recognizes the All-Rounder of the Year. It is given to students of class 12. They must display excellence in academics and sports. Subject Awards recognize students from Classes IV to XII. These students excel in academic or co-curricular subjects. The Grade Card Distinction Award is for students. They must receive an 85% overall throughout the year.
Vasant Valley School encourages co-curricular activities. Examples are debating quizzing and robotics. The school team won the Indian Robotics Olympiad several times. They participated in the World Robot Olympiad in various countries. The school has a history of good debaters. They participate in prestigious debates. Vasant Valley School also holds its debating competition called The India Today Cup. This competition is sponsored by the India Today Group. So Vasant Valley School’s commitment to all-round development makes it stand out.