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| The first graduating class of Vasant Valley completed 12 grades under the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] syllabus in May 1999. The school began with Arun Kapur as its Director, a former housemaster at The Doon School and an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi. | | The first graduating class of Vasant Valley completed 12 grades under the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] syllabus in May 1999. The school began with Arun Kapur as its Director, a former housemaster at The Doon School and an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi. |
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| ==Overview==
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| Vasant Valley School was established in 1990 by Mr. Aroon Purie and Mrs. Rekha Purie as an initiative of the Education Today Trust. The school began its journey with around 200 students and 16 teachers in July 1990. It is a self-financing inclusive day school spread over eight acres of land in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India.
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| “Excellence in Deed”, the school’s motto, sets the standard for Vasant Valley School. Individualized attention for each student, a "process-focused" learning framework, equity of all stakeholders and commitment to society are the pillars of the School’s philosophy. We believe that education is an enjoyable and interactive process.
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| ==A Day in School==
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| The school day comprises academic and nonacademic Learning Experiences and is planned with special focus on the developmental needs of our students. The entire Campus is a “Classroom” and learning is continuous. Every year group is divided into three sections with about 30 students each. The classrooms are built around an alcove which is the hub of social interaction for the children. School timings are from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and the day is divided into four blocks with three breaks in between. The duration of lessons varies from 20 to 60 minutes for different year groups. There are no bells ringing in school to indicate the beginning or end of a lesson.
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| ==Infrastructure==
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| The School is divided into two wings, with an open amphitheatre connecting them. This eight acre campus has a built-up area of four acres, while the rest of the space comprises a lush, green cover. The red and beige sandstone building was designed and built keeping in mind the ideal environment for children, the philosophy of the school and evolving paradigms. The campus has sports fields, gardens, play areas and courtyards, with over 400 species of trees and plants. The School has well equipped Science laboratories, two libraries, a state-of-the-art Occupational Therapy facility an auditorium and gymnasium, extensive sports facilities and a specialized centre for the Visual and Performing Arts.
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| ==The Learning Experience==
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| While high academic achievement is a priority, the school aims to create a community of well-rounded individuals, who are compassionate and confident. This fosters a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among the students and teachers. The learning experience is focused on nurturing qualities such as leadership and self-discipline aiming towards the holistic development of each child. The curriculum goes beyond the prescribed CBSE syllabus, where the process is as important as the outcome. Various programmes that nurture the cerebral, social, emotional, physical, spiritual and creative development of every child are in place. Each academic year is divided into four Learning Cycles.
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| ==Programmes==
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| The school has various Inter-school and Intra-school programmes that instil a spirit of healthy competition, whether in academics, arts or sports.
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| Motto | Excellence in Deed |
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| Established | June 1990 (1990-06) |
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| Chairperson | Rekha Purie |
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| Principal | Rekha Krishnan |
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| Head of Senior School | Sharmila Bakshi |
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| Head of Junior School | Mona Datta |
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| Number of students | approximately 1300 |
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| Founder's Day | 18 November |
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| Website | www.vasantvalley.org |
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Vasant Valley School is a co-educational private high school in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India.
After its inception, the school accepted students in July 1990, up to grade 4. The school added a new grade each year as the classes graduated to the next level.
The first graduating class of Vasant Valley completed 12 grades under the CBSE syllabus in May 1999. The school began with Arun Kapur as its Director, a former housemaster at The Doon School and an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi.
Notable alumni
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