Apeejay School (Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi)

Infobox Secondary school
name = Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai

motto= 'Soaring High is my Nature'
type = Private
grades = Nursery–12
established= 1975
city = New Delhi
state = Delhi
country = India
enrollment = 3,300
mascot = Soaring Eagle
colors =
principal = Mrs.Sarita Manuja
chairman = Dr. Stya Paul
television station =
yearbook =
affiliation=Central Board of Secondrary Education
Newsletter = Images
website = http://www.apeejay.edu/sheikhsarai/home.htm

Apeejay School (Sometimes abbreviated as APJ school) in Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi is one of a number of private K-12 (primary and secondary) Apeejay Schools, which are all located in India and run by the Apeejay Education Society.

INTRODUCTION

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi, was established in 1974 to cater to the educational needs of the children in the southern part of the Metropolis, Delhi. The foundation stone of the school was laid on 14th December 1975 by Mrs. Sushma Berlia daughter of Sh. Stya Paul. It has now a well designed building with lovely green lawns on an convert|8|acre|m2|sing=on campusFact|date=June 2007. The Sheikh Sarai location was established in 1975 . The school is located in the heart of South Delhi, near the posh Panchsheel Park area. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Its motto is 'Soaring High is My Nature', and depicts a bird taking flight.In keeping pace with the technological progress and the advent into the 21st century, the school has introduced Computer Aided Learning to make the teaching and learning process more effective. The school is equipped with six computer labs housing 160 computers with multimedia facility including LCD labFact|date=June 2007.

At Apeejay, qualities like leadership and sportsmanship are closely interwoven in the school's curriculum, the main aim being to develop not only physical but also the mental health of the students. Cricket, football, basketball, throw ballFact|date=June 2007, volleyball are some of the games played. Special coaching in these games is also provided.

The students are also given training in skating, short-tennis and yoga. Table tennis and chess are some of the indoor games played by the students. The school also has swimming facilities. Treks, nature ramblings, cross country races cycling and mountaineering expeditions are organized on a regular basis.

The Interact club is actively involved in sensitizing the students to the needs of the under-privileged by undertaking several social projects. The Interactors of the school have represented the country as ambassadors of goodwill in Rotary exchange programme to various countriesFact|date=June 2007.

Apeejay Shiekh Sarai enjoys the unique distinction of being the first school in India to feature in The Limca Book Of World Records for having organized a car rally on 19th December 1999Fact|date=June 2007 with maximum participation to mark the Silver Jubilee of the institution.The yearlong Silver Jubilee Celebrations concluded with the grand finale on November 25, 2000. The highlights of the function were a slide show, "TRYST WITH TIME", showing the progress of the School through 25 years and a Ballet, "REFLECTIONS IN TIME", based on the vision and thoughts of Dr. Stya Paul. General V.P. Malik (Retd. VSM) was the Chief Guest and he appreciated the excellent work done by the institution in promoting the cause of education. A special "FIRST DAY COVER" was released by Chief Post Master General, Mr. S.K.Sharma, on the occasionFact|date=June 2007.

Location

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai is situated at Sheikh Sarai - I, near Panchsheel Park on one end and Malviya Nagar at the other end.

Affiliation

The School is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its All India Secondary and Senior Secondary Examinations and is also a member of National Progressive Schools Conference. There are classes from Nursery to XII.

As part of the schools Computer Aided Learning program, Apeejay is equipped with five computer labs which house 160 computers for student use. Each classroom is equipped with a Television Set and a Desktop Computer which act as learning aids. Special emphasis is given to co-curricular activities also, the school has an active Interact club. The Computer Club of Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai FORCE(short for Forum Of Radical Computer Experts) takes part actively in a large number of city level competitions.

Faculty

The following is the faculty of Apeejay School Sheikh Sarai:

References

External links

* [http://www.apeejay.edu/sheikhsarai/home.htm Apeejay School website]