By Tricitynews
Chandigarh
10th May:- Dr
Madhav Deo Saraswat, an eminent educationist & Principal of India's iconic
Boys' Boarding School The Scindia School, Gwalior, interacted with the media to
share the rich, 121-year-old old legacy of the school which is
perched atop the magnificent Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. It is
noteworthy that The Scindia School was founded in 1897 by the visionary H.H.
Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia I, & now scion of the erstwhile Scindia Royal
family Jyotiraditya Scindia is Chairman
Board of Governors of the school. Mitul Dikshit who is a prominent
educationist of tricity & an alumnus of The Scindia School also
accompanied Dr Saraswat during the media interaction.
Dr.Madhav Deo Saraswat said that we
have been recently ranked number two
boarding school in India and number one in Madhya Pradesh in the boys legacy
boarding schools category for the year 2017-2018, by Education World, one of
the best education portals in India. He is happy to be in Chandigarh and to
announce that as part of our outreach programme we are bringing an open
House for parents, which will be an interactive and highly informative seminar
with me & senior functionaries of The Scindia School. It was informed that
the seminar will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Hotel The Taj,
Sector 17, Chandigarh from 5-7 PM.
Dr.Madhav Deo Saraswat added that the event has been brought to Chandigarh as part of the
School's plan to provide an opportunity to prospective students from the region
of Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal & Punjab to know about the school and make
an informed decision of joining the same. The School is seriously viewing this
region. The session will not only give the parents an opportunity to talk to me
directly but also the alumni or associates of alumni of the school to get a
better idea from those who have already been the part of popular institute of
education.
It is pertinent to mention that The Scindia School's illustrious alumni include names
like Film Director Anurag Kashyap. Actor Salman Khan, Bharat V Patel Ex CMD, P
& G, Ameen Sayani, Renowned Radio anchor of Radio Ceylon fame, K
Natwar Singh, Former External Affairs Minister, Lt Gen (Retd.) Samer Pal Singh
Dhillon, Former Dy Chief of Army Staff & many more.
Mitul Dikshit said
that he owe a lot to his alma mater The Scindia School. The holistic education
given at the School makes one independent, decisive & a responsible member
of society.
Dr.Madhav Deo Saraswat, the Principal
added that we aim in providing a wholesome education at the school which lets
boys realize their true potential, be it in academics, societies, creatives or
sports etc. and helps them evolve to become future leaders with a global
perspective while retaining an understanding of the Indian ethos.
The school is popularly known for
turning out fine, well-rounded, academically & intellectually well-grounded
gentlemen. The school is ranked as one of the leading residential schools in
the country which is a testimony to its rich history, exceptional standards,
and nurturing environment that has helped every young boy through the formative
years in his journey to self-discovery.
The Scindia School boasts of some of
state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities like a Science Centre, F.G. Pearce
Library with a collection of 10,000+ books, Open Air Theatre with a seating
capacity of 3000 persons, Dining Facility with a seating capacity of 800
persons, Swimming Pool, etc. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE). Some of its finest academic initiatives include The
Round Square Conference which can be a life changing experience providing
personal development opportunities to students by enhancing their leadership
skills and broadening intercultural understanding. The school also has popular
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme which awards youngsters for completing a self
improvement programme. Apart from this, SURYODAYA Initiative, Social &
Community Services, etc also have a special place in the school.
The School also encourages a wide
range of sports like hockey, football, cricket to swimming, archery, shooting,
etc. which is learnt by the students under guidance of expert mentors. It also
has a dedicated Horse Riding Club.