Vidya Devi Jindal School
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Vidya Devi Jindal School, also known as VDJS, is a residential school for girls in Hisar, Haryana
, India
, founded in 1984.Late Shri OP Jindal, former Member of Parliament, philanthropist, industrialist of Haryana had a vision for a progressive state where men and women would be equal to each other and in their equality lay the secret for the state's advancement.
The result of this vision was the birth of Vidya Devi Jindal School, a girls residential school at Hisar in Haryana (India). It was the maiden venture of the Vidya Devi Jindal Rural Development Trust established in 1981 by Shri OP Jindal. The school became functional in July 1984 and was granted affiliation by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the same year.
The motto of the school is enshrined in the Sanskrit words �Vidya Jyoti Jeevan Jyoti� which means 'the light of knowledge is the light of life'. All efforts are directed towards the achievement of this objective considering that education is a social vehicle, which must drive you to forge ahead and be a carriage for new ideas.
At VDJS, a Residential School for Girls, the medium of teaching is the English language. The school provides education that nurtures the traditions of our culture and also absorbs the finer influences of the west. It focuses on all round development of personality and thorough education of girls in order to make them conscientious and responsible citizens. More importantly, the school imparts the right values and norms of behavior, thus helping the girl students enhance their confidence and poise.
VDJS has been pioneer in bringing a loud change in ‘Women Empowerment’ and extending the Teaches of education to the corners of the World.
The school is set in Serene and calm surroundings. The spacious campus boasts of an imaginative and inventively constructed academic wing, a utility block, a large auditorium, a health club, an infirmary, a dining hall with a seating capacity of 1000 students, an outdoor swimming pool, a roller skating rink and four hostels to accommodate 800 students. Accommodation for all members of the school too is provided on the campus itself
The school was granted recognition by Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) in the first year of its existence. It is an English medium school with c. 650 boarders. It has a teacher student ratio of 1:13, and purely vegetarian cuisine.
The school motto is Vidya Jyoti Jeevan Jyoti which is Sanskrit
, and means the light of knowledge is the light of life.
Inter house activities include cultural festivals and recitation in addition to sports and games.
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, founded in 1984.Late Shri OP Jindal, former Member of Parliament, philanthropist, industrialist of Haryana had a vision for a progressive state where men and women would be equal to each other and in their equality lay the secret for the state's advancement.
The result of this vision was the birth of Vidya Devi Jindal School, a girls residential school at Hisar in Haryana (India). It was the maiden venture of the Vidya Devi Jindal Rural Development Trust established in 1981 by Shri OP Jindal. The school became functional in July 1984 and was granted affiliation by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the same year.
The motto of the school is enshrined in the Sanskrit words �Vidya Jyoti Jeevan Jyoti� which means 'the light of knowledge is the light of life'. All efforts are directed towards the achievement of this objective considering that education is a social vehicle, which must drive you to forge ahead and be a carriage for new ideas.
At VDJS, a Residential School for Girls, the medium of teaching is the English language. The school provides education that nurtures the traditions of our culture and also absorbs the finer influences of the west. It focuses on all round development of personality and thorough education of girls in order to make them conscientious and responsible citizens. More importantly, the school imparts the right values and norms of behavior, thus helping the girl students enhance their confidence and poise.
VDJS has been pioneer in bringing a loud change in ‘Women Empowerment’ and extending the Teaches of education to the corners of the World.
The school is set in Serene and calm surroundings. The spacious campus boasts of an imaginative and inventively constructed academic wing, a utility block, a large auditorium, a health club, an infirmary, a dining hall with a seating capacity of 1000 students, an outdoor swimming pool, a roller skating rink and four hostels to accommodate 800 students. Accommodation for all members of the school too is provided on the campus itself
The school was granted recognition by Central Board of Secondary Education
Central Board of Secondary Education
The Central Board of Secondary Education is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India.-History:...
(CBSE) in the first year of its existence. It is an English medium school with c. 650 boarders. It has a teacher student ratio of 1:13, and purely vegetarian cuisine.
The school motto is Vidya Jyoti Jeevan Jyoti which is Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
, and means the light of knowledge is the light of life.
Houses
The school has a house system with four houses based on four courageous women of India:- Kasturba
- Sarojini
- Savitri
- Laxmibai
Inter house activities include cultural festivals and recitation in addition to sports and games.