Events

Excursion to Dehradun (Sponsored by the School Management)

• Army Public School, Lansdowne conducted an Excursion to Dehradun under the aegis of GRRC for three days.

• Two buses carrying the excursion group were formally flagged off for Dehradun at 11:15am on 16 December 2025 by Maj Indramani, on behalf of the School Management.

• The excursion group included 39 students (class IX and XI) along with 3 teachers visited-
  • Historic IMA and learned about its history, traditions, and values of discipline and leadership.
  • Regional Science Centre (Science City), Prem Nagar, where students explored Fun Science, Himalaya Gallery, and experienced the 3D Theatre, Planetarium, Gravity Chair, and Musical Bar, acquiring hands-on knowledge in science, space, and technology.
  • Forest Research Institute (FRI), where students explored the campus and gained valuable knowledge about forest conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity.
  • Mussoorie and explored prominent places, enjoying the scenic beauty and learning about the ecology region.

National Hindi Olympiad conducted by Mahatma Gandhi Rajbhasha Prachar Sanstha

• Under guidance of our Hindi and Sanskrit Department, headed by Mrs Sangeeta Dhashmana and Ms Gauri Kandari, our students delivered an excellent performance in the National Hindi Olympiad conducted by Mahatma Gandhi Rajbhasha Prachar Sanstha, Pune. 

•  Participants: 133 students from Classes I to X.

• Students securing positions were awarded medals and certificates.

• Three students Akshita, Ananya, and Ayat were honoured with a special memento and certificate for their outstanding performance at the national level.

Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Programme conducted  by Child Chapter Association

• Some students from Primary grades attended the Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Programme conducted  by "Child Chapter Association" (Activist: Mr. Jakir) at Cantt Board High School, Lansdowne on 09 December 2025.

• Children were sensitised through the interactive comic storybook “In Active” to identify and report unsafe situations.

• Awareness booklets “Raise Your Voice – Against Child, Emotional, Sexual Abuse and Bullying” were distributed to all students.

Visit of Manipuri Students at APS Lansdowne

• 20 students along with their teachers from different schools of Manipur visited Army Public School, Lansdowne on 4 December 2025 under Operation Sadbhavna.

• Operation Sadbhavna is a civil military program by Indian army with an aim to foster development, education, and harmony in remote and sensitive regions of country.

• Mr. Vijendra Dutt Sundriyal, principal APS Lansdowne, interacted with Manipuri students and shareed valuable infromation about educational and extra-curricular facilitites of school for students. 

Annual Administrative and Technical Inspection 2025

• The Annual Administrative and Technical Inspection 2025 of school was held on 1 December 2025.

• The Inspection Team appreciated the sincere efforts of the school management and staff towards the holistic development of students.

Inauguration of new Computer lab and smart classes

• आर्मी पब्लिक स्कूल लैंसडौन में 22 नवंबर 2025 को नए कंप्यूटर लैब तथा स्मार्ट क्लासरूम का उद्घाटन किया गया। यह आधुनिक कंप्यूटर लैब आईसीआईसीआई फाउंडेशन एवं इंटरैक्टिव फ्लैट पैनल से सुसज्जित क्लासरूम रोटरी क्लब के सौजन्य से स्थापित किए गए हैं।

• स्मार्ट क्लासरूम का उद्घाटन रोटरी क्लब के सदस्यों श्रीमती एवं श्री विनय खेतावत, श्रीमती एवं श्री विकास गोयल, श्रीमती एवं श्री किशोर बंग के द्वारा किया गया। 

• कंप्यूटर लैब का उद्घाटन विद्यालय के चेयरमैन ब्रिगेडियर विनोद सिंह नेगी, वीएसएम, कमांडेंट जीआरआरआरसी के द्वारा किया गया।   

Block-level Sanskrit competitions organised by the Sanskrit Academy

• Block-level Sanskrit competitions organised by the Sanskrit Academy(Uttarakhand), were held at GGIC Lansdowne on 14 Nov 2025, with 23 schools participating.

• Under the guidance of Mrs. Sangeeta Dhashmana (TGT Sanskrit), our students participated in five events, securing First Position in four (Sanskrit Dance, Speech – Junior & Senior, and Shlok Recitation) and Fourth Position in Group Song.

• The winners have qualified for the District-Level Competition to be held at Kotdwar.

• The winners have been awarded certificates and a total cash prize of ₹2300.

Children’s Day Celebration

•  Children’s Day Fete was held at the school on ocasion of Children's Day on 14 November 2025.

• Students set up food stalls and organized fun games on this occasion.

• Guests, parents, students and teachers enjoyed varitey of dishes from food stalls and played number of fun games.

• Class 3rd (primary section), class 7th (junior section) and class 11th (senior section) won the prizes for the best food stalls in their respective categories.

National Unity Day Celebration at School

• National Unity Day was celebrated at school with great zeal and enthusiasm on 31 October 2025 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.

• Various activities such as speech, pledge, quiz, and Run for Unity were conducted to mark the occasion

Swachhata Pakhwada Activities at School

• Swachhata Pakhwada was celebrated in the school from 16 to 30 September 2025.

• Various activities such as cleanliness drives, poster-making, Swachhata pledge, slogan-writing, awareness rally, street play and lecture on health and hygiene were organized.

National Teachers' Day Celebration at School

• National Teachers' Day was celebrated at School on 5 September 2025 where students paid their respects and expressed gratitude to their teachers. 

• On behalf of the School mgt, Hon'ble Offg Chairman Col Kuldeep Sirohi,SM  Deputy Comdt felicitated the faculty  and appreciated their commitment towards nation-building.

Rakhis and Greeting Cards making activities at School

• Students participated in Rakhi and card making activities in school on occasion of Rakshabandhan showing artistic endeavours and regards for our brave soldiers.

• Rakhis and cards have been sent to the soldiers serving at the borders as tokens of love and gratitude to our brave hearts. 

Celebration of National Sports Day at School

Venue: Army Public School Lansdowne 
Date: 30th August 2025
Occasion: National Sports Day
Theme: "Play, Persevere, and Progress"

• The Army Public School celebrated National Sports Day with great enthusiasm and zeal on 29th August 2025, commemorating the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.

• The celebration began with a short and inspiring assembly where the Principal addressed the students, highlighting the significance of National Sports Day and the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance in sports and life. 

• Activities Conducted : To instill the spirit of sports among the students, various fun-filled spiorts activities were designed to improve coordination and confidence.

• Grade-Wise activities : 
  • Grades I - Lemon & Spoon Race (Girls and Boys)
  • Grade II - Dumbbell race (Girls and Boys)
  • Grade III- V : Kho-kho (Mixed) : Shivaji house secured first position followed by Tagore.
  • Grade VI- VIII : Tagore house came out as the winner with Subhash as the runner up.
  • Grades IX – XII: 
    • Basketball Tournaments (Girls ): Subhash house secured first position followed by Shivaji house.
    • Basketball Tournament (Boys) : Nehru house came out as the winner and Subhash as the runner up.

23rd Uttarakhand State Shooting Championship at Rana Institute of Shooting, Dehradun

•  23rd Uttarakhand State Shooting Championship was held at Rana Institute of Shooting, Dehradun from 21 to 27 August 2025. 

•  Six shooters Kunal, Anuj (class 6), Arul, Rishabh, SmilePreet (class 10) and Rishabh Rawat (class 11) of APS Lansdowne participated in the event.

• Our four students Anuj, Arul, Rishabh and Rishabh Rawat performed exceptionally well and qualified for Pre-National Shooting Championship.

A Lecture cum Presentation on Cyberbullying And Safe Social Media Practices at APS Lansdowne

•  A  Lecture cum presentation conducted by Mr Himanshu Bisht, PGT Computer and Mr Himanshu Atri, PG Commerce at school on 20 Aug 2025 on Cyberbullying And Safe Social Media Practices.

• The objective was to curb the alarming trend of Cyberbullying and sensitize students about safe uses of  social media platforms.

•  Students were made aware of:
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying behavior.
  •  Mental, psychological and Social effects of Cyberbullying.
  •  How to curb the issue at school/society. Preventive measures. 
  •  Role of teachers and parents in handling/monitoring online school groups and social media platforms.

• The key takeaway was to make students aware about cyber bullying and sensitized about safe usage of social media platforms.

A Lecture cum Presentation on Operation Sindoor at APS Lansdowne

• In order to make the learners aware of Operation Sindoor, a lecture cum presentation conducted at APS Lansdowne on 08 Aug 2025 by Major Sudeep.

• Major Sudeep (Training Battalion), GRRC, delivered an inspiring and informative presentation on "Operation Sindoor" to the students.

• Through an engaging slide show, he explained that Operation Sindoor was a bold and strategic military operation of the Indian Army following the Pahalgam attack, aimed primarily at ensuring national security, eliminating terrorism, and establishing lasting peace in the border areas.

• The initiative aims to instill a sense of national pride and valor by showcasing India's military strength and its response to threats.

Health Examination Camp at School

• Health examinations are a vital part of ensuring students' overall well-being and play a key role in identifying potential health issues at an early stage.

• In view of this, a health examination camp is being conducted at the school under the aegis of Military Hospital (MH), Lansdowne.

• The camp was inaugurated yesterday by Lt Col Harneet Kaur Dhindsa, Commanding Officer, MH.

• The camp will run for three days. The health check-up includes height and weight measurement, vision, hearing, dental checks, and other vital health parameters. It also includes a psychological assessment conducted by a professional psychologist.

• The primary goal of this camp is to identify health concerns before they become serious, and to support students' academic success and holistic development.

Disaster Management Lecture and Fire Fighting Demonstration Conducted at School

On 23 May 2025, under the aegis of GRRC, a comprehensive Disaster Management lecture and fire-fighting demonstration was organized at the school for students and staff. The session was led by Lt. Col Vijay Tomar and his team, who delivered an insightful lecture cum presentation focusing on disaster management, preparedness, response, and mitigation strategies.

Following the lecture, a practical fire-fighting demonstration was conducted, showcasing the correct use of fire extinguishers and essential safety precautions to effectively extinguish fires.

The interactive session proved highly informative and engaging, providing attendees with valuable knowledge about disaster risk reduction, emergency planning, and evacuation procedures. The lecture concluded with a lively Q&A session where students’ queries were thoughtfully addressed.

The program ended with a vote of thanks proposed by the Principal. The school management is deeply appreciated for empowering both students and staff with crucial skills and awareness to respond efficiently in emergencies and disasters.

For further information, please feel free to contact the school.

Street Play on Water Depletion Highlights Urgency of Conservation at School Assembly

A thought-provoking street play on the theme “Water Depletion: Reasons and Remedies” was performed by the students of Grade 12 during today’s school assembly. The play, written and directed by Mr. Rajneesh Tyagi, PGT English, was conducted under the guidance of the Principal to raise awareness about the critical issue of water scarcity.

The students delivered an impactful performance, effectively conveying the important message that “Saving water isn’t just a good idea, it’s a responsibility.” The play highlighted the causes behind water depletion and suggested practical solutions for conservation.

Video editing for the presentation was skillfully done by Mrs. Nikita, PRT Computer, adding to the overall quality of the event.

The efforts of the students and faculty were highly appreciated for creating awareness and inspiring the school community to take action towards preserving this vital resource.

For further information, please feel free to contact the school.

Inter-School Hindi Debate Competition at APS Lansdowne Sponsored by Lansdowne Old Students Association (LOSA)

Inter-School Hindi Debate Competition at APS Lansdowne
Sponsored by Lansdowne Old Students Association (LOSA)
Date: 14 May 2025

APS Lansdowne hosted an Inter-School Hindi Debate Competition with great enthusiasm and spirited participation. The event, sponsored by Lansdowne Old Students Association (LOSA), aimed to enhance students’ skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning within a healthy competitive atmosphere.

The topic for the debate was:
“Artificial Intelligence – A Boon or a Curse for the Future”

A total of six schools participated in the competition:

• Army Public School, Lansdowne

• Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lansdowne

• GGIC, Lansdowne

• Cantt Board High School

• GIC, Jaiharikhal

• GIC, Dhobighat

Each participating school nominated one faculty member to serve on the panel of judges, ensuring fair and comprehensive evaluation.

The event was graced by esteemed Chief Guests, Dr. S.P. Naithani, President of LOSA, and Mrs. Vandana Bharadwaj, Principal of GGIC Kotdwara, whose presence added value and inspiration to the occasion.

Results:

For the Motion:

• 🥇 Paridhi, APS Lansdowne (First)

• 🥈 Arushi, Kendriya Vidyalaya Lansdowne (Second)

• 🥉 Jyoti, Cantt Board High School (Third)

Against the Motion:

• 🥇 Devendra, APS Lansdowne (First)

• 🥈 Akshara, Kendriya Vidyalaya Lansdowne (Second)

• 🥉 Harsh, Cantt Board High School (Third)

The program was eloquently anchored by Jyotsana and Divyanshi, students of Class 12, APS Lansdowne, who kept the proceedings seamless and engaging.

Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Sangeeta, Ms. Gauri, Mr. Prashant Thapa, and all the dedicated faculty members who contributed to making the event a resounding success.

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, followed by a vote of thanks proposed by the Principal, acknowledging the efforts of participants, judges, organizers, and sponsors.

Mother’s Day Celebration at School

The school celebrated Mother’s Day with a heartwarming event dedicated to honouring the invaluable role of mothers in our lives. The occasion was a beautiful tribute to express heartfelt gratitude for the love, sacrifices, and unwavering guidance that mothers provide.

The celebration began with a special morning assembly conducted by the students, featuring heartfelt dedications to mothers. This was followed by a drawing activity, where children creatively expressed their love and appreciation.

Students from the primary and junior grades added charm to the event with delightful group songs in Hindi and English. The audience was also treated to soulful solo performances by Nandini, Ridhima, and Asheeta, which were met with enthusiastic applause.

The entire program was gracefully anchored by Paridhi Gusain, a student of Grade 9, who kept the audience engaged and added warmth to the event with her confident presentation.

The celebration was a touching reminder of the special bond between a mother and child, leaving everyone with smiles and cherished memories.

Informative Session on Child Safety, Cyber Security, POCSO, and Drug Abuse Prevention at APS Lansdowne

An impactful awareness session was conducted on 07 May 2025 at Army Public School (APS) Lansdowne, focusing on critical aspects of child protection and well-being. The event was organized by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, District Pauri, in collaboration with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Government of Uttarakhand.

Key topics covered during the session included child safety, cyber security, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and drug abuse prevention. Experts from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and the CWC engaged with students and faculty, sharing valuable insights on recognizing threats, understanding legal protections, practicing internet safety, and the consequences of drug use.

The session aimed to raise awareness, empower students with knowledge, and reinforce a culture of vigilance and responsibility within the school community. It was a commendable initiative towards ensuring a safe and informed environment for children.

Counselling Sessions Conducted at School on 25 Apr

1) Two awareness/ counselling sessions conducted at school on 25 Apr👇
  A.  Good  Touch, Bad Touch, and Personal Hygiene Session for students of grades 1 to 5 conducted by teachers from Primary wing.
  B.  Counseling Session on Good Touch, Bad Touch and POCSO Act for girls from grades 6 to 12 by Girls/women complaint/redressal/POCSO committee.
 
2) Objective:- To create awareness among students about personal safety, understanding good touch and bad touch, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
3) Summary of the Session:- The session began with an introduction about the importance of body autonomy and personal boundaries followed by good touch (like a hug from family, pat from a teacher) and bad touch (touches that make them uncomfortable, scared, or confused).
4) Key topics covered:
    •    How to recognize unsafe situations.
    •    Difference between safe and unsafe touches.
    •    Encouragement to say “NO”, “GO” (move away), and “TELL” (inform a trusted adult).
    •    Importance of trusting their own feelings if something feels wrong.
  . The session also introduced the POCSO Act 2012, highlighting:
    •    How the law protects children under 18 years from sexual offences.
    •    Rights of children and how they can report incidents safely.
    •    Importance of speaking up without fear.
6) Real-life examples were shared  with audience to make the session interactive and relatable. Attendees were encouraged to approach teachers if needed.
7) For info pl.

Celebration of World Earth Day on 22 Apr

"A Report on World Earth Day" 
1) The School celebrated World Earth Day on 22 Apr with great zest in order to make students aware of environmental issues based on the theme "Our Power, Our Planet".
2) Various inter-house completions were conducted to engage students and foster a sense of responsibility towards the planet.
     a. Drawing Competition for grades 3 to 5 (Theme : Mother Earth) 
     b. Speech Competition for grades 6 to 8 (Our Planet,  Our Earth) 
     c. Essay Writing Competition for grades 9 to 12 (Theme - Potential Solutions for Energy)
3) For info pl.

World Health Day was observed on 7 April 2025

• World Health Day was observed on 7 April 2025  in school with enthusiastic participation from all students and staff.

• An Inter-house Speech Competition was held, where students eloquently expressed their thoughts on the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures."

• House Board Decoration activities showcased creative and informative displays promoting health awareness and positivity.

• The event encouraged students to adopt healthy habits and highlighted the importance of well-being for a brighter future.

Three Day Workshop on Creative Writing

1) A three-day Workshop for students and staff  conducted from  04 to 06 Mar 2025.  

2) During the workshop outstation resource persons Mrs Mona Verma and Mr S. Hali  from Disha Foundation guided  students on creative writing, linguistics, modern expression & verbal skills. 
3) Workplace etiquettes, culture, time & change mgt were the key focus areas of Faculty Development workshop on 05 and 06 Apr 2025.
4) We are grateful to the hon'ble Chairman sir Brig Vinod Singh Negi, VSM Comdt GRRC for providing us an opportunity to be the part of such an enriching and informative workshop.

Martial Arts and Self Defense Camp Ceremony Concludes

Lansdowne / Martial Arts and Self Defense Camp organized under the aegis of GRRRC at Army Public School Lansdowne on Friday was concluded by the chief guest Colonel Kuldeep Sirohi, Sena Medal, Deputy Commandant GRRC.

In this camp, 51 students from class one to fifth took training in techniques like general warm up, rolling, general punch, boxing posture, horse stance kicking, elbow hit, head hit, knee hit, slap kick, kicking, knife grip, self defense, etc.

Parents of all the participants were present on this occasion.

The chief guest distributed certificates to the participants and said in his address that along with self-defense, the qualities of self-defense should be used to make others in the society feel safe / which gives birth to a moral ideology in you / as well as helps in making you a strong responsible citizen socially.

The school's principal Vijendra Dutt Sundriyal thanked the school management, parents and trainers including Naik Vipin Rana, Naik Suraj for making this program successful.

While addressing the closing session, he said that such programs play a major role in building self-confidence in students and making them mentally, intellectually, skillfully and physically strong.

On this occasion, parents including Training Battalion Commander Colonel Pranav Joshi were present.

International Hindi Olympiad

1) In order to provide a competitive environment to learners to test their skills against peers from different regions and showcase their linguistic abilities,             International Hindi Olympiad was conducted by the International Hindi Olympiad Foundation at school.
2) The detail is as under👇
     Total participants: 68
     (Grades: 2 to 10) 
     Gold medals : 07
     Silver medals: 05
     Certificates of merit: 56
      All medalists have qualified for 2nd round competition, Zonal level. 
3) Credit of the success goes to the Mrs Sangeeta Dhashmana, TGT Sanskrit and Ms Gauri Kandari, TGT Hindi.
4) For info pl.

MOST IMPROVED APS

Army Public School Lansdowne has been awarded  the trophy for "MOST IMPROVED APS" in small category in Central Command for excellent class 12th Board results 2023-24.
The prestigious trophy was  presented to the principal by Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, Chief Of Staff, HQ Central Comd during Annual Central  Command Principals' Meet 2024 held at APS Ayodhya in gracious presence of  Maj Gen PR Murali (Retd) MD AWES.

Annual Sports Meet

Annual Sports Meet:
Annual Sports Meet 2024- "Udaan" of the school celebrated with great zeal and zest. on 31 Dec 2024 at Dias stadium, GRRC.
The meet was inaugurated by hon'ble Chairman Brig Vinod Singh Negi VSM,Comdt Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre. 
It was a perfect blend of various track and field events, field dances and fun filled activities.
The day concluded with prizes distribution and scholarship distribution to the meritorious students

Rakhsa Bhandahan - Card Making Activity

1) Under the able guidance of Mr Ashish Dobriyal, TGT drawing, students of APS Lansdowne showcased their creativity by making Rakhi & Greetings cards as a token of gratitude & love  for the soldiers guarding the borders. 
2) The same were handed over to the School mgt and sent to all the units of GRRC posted at the far flung corner of the country.
3) The school mgt appreciated the staff and students for their nice gesture. 

78th Independence Day Celebration

1) Army Public School Lansdowne celebrated the 78th Independence Day with great zeal and patriotic fervour.
2) The occasion was graced by SO to Chairman Col Pranav Joshi other dignitaries from GRRC and valued parents. 
3) The celebration was started with flag hoisting by the Chief Guest followed by various class-wise patriotic performances.
4) The performances included Speech on Independence Day, Fancy Dress portraying freedom fighters, Hindi Patriotic Poem recitation, Group song, Eng poem recitation, Eng skit and group dances.
5) The day was concluded with the blessings by the Chief Guest followed by sweet distribution to the students..

Tiranga Rally on 14 Aug 2024

1) In order to  invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and promote awareness about the Indian National Flag, Tiranga Rally conducted by the students of Army Public School Lansdowne from School to the historical Shatabdi Dwar.
2) At Shatabdi Dwar, participants were welcomed and motivated by the hon'ble Chairman of the school Brig Vinod Singh Negi, VSM Comdt GRRC.
 

Workshop on Basic Life Support (BLS),  and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cultural & Heritage Day celebration

1) In Consonance with the "Shiksha Saptah", an initiative by  CBSE our students from primary grades participated in Cultural & Heritage Day celebrated at school on 25 July 2024 with great enthusiasm.
2) The event aimed to honour and showcase the diverse cultural heritage represented within our school community.
3) Students arrived dressed in their traditional attire, each showcasing the unique cultural heritage of their backgrounds(state). The colorful and varied costumes reflected the rich diversity of India. Participants performed few lines/songs in their mother tongue.
4) A few glimpses are attached herewith.
5) For info pl

Kargil Vijay Diwas (Rajat Jayanti Mahostav), 24 Jul 2024.

1) As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas (Rajat Jayanti Mahostav), GRRC organised a display of weapons and equipment for students of APS Lansdowne on 24 Jul 2024.
2) Students from grade  3rd to 12th alongwith their class teachers participated in the event.
3) The event, organised with an aim of creating awareness amongst the students and instil sense of pride and faith towards the Indian Army in their hearts and minds. The enthralled students seemed inspired and motivated in order to join the Armed forces.
4) On behalf of students I would extend our sincere gratitude to the School mgt for organising such an inspiring session for our students.
5) A few glimpses are attached herewith

Harela Celebration

1) Harela, a  festival of peace, prosperity, and greenery was celebrated in school with great zeal.
2) Teaching staff and Adm staff planted the saplings(30 nos) at various places in school premises.
3) As the school was closed for students so they participated in the green drive from home and planted trees in their nearby areas under the guidance of their parents/guardians.
4) Hostellers took part in the green movement from the hostel..

Critical Thinking An Inter-house Quiz Competition held at School on 15 Jul 2024.

1) In order to hone students' critical thinking an Inter-house quiz competition held at school on  15 Jul 2024.
2) Students from four houses(Nehru, Shivaji, Subhash & Tagore) participated in the event with great zeal and zest.
3) Going through MCQ, Audio, visual, earth, mixed faces, and rapid fire rounds finally Tagore House bagged the winning trophy and Shivaji house was declared the runner up.
4) The entire event was conceptualised and executed under the guidance of Mr Sandeep Chauhan and his worthy team.
5) Few glimpse are attached herewith.

Welcome the new Hon'ble Chairman

1) We are privileged and honoured to welcome the new Hon'ble Chairman of the school Brig Vinod Singh Negi, VSM Comdt GRRC and Mrs Rekha Negi ma'am, Chairperson FWO Lansdowne.
2) They visited the school on 09 Jul and witnessed the school functioning right from school assembly to the class activities.
3) Principal presented the details of school through powerpoint presentation. 
4) The chairman sir appreciated the efforts being put in by the staff to ensure the overall development of learners. And he assured that all possible efforts required from school mgt shall be done.
5) The dirn given by the chairman sir shall be followed with the letter and spirit for the betterment of the school.
6) Glimpses of the maiden visit are attached herewith.

FAREWELL OF HONORABLE CHAIRMAN

The entire APS family would like to extend sincere gratitude to sir and Mrs Tripti Chaudhari ma'am for their continued support and guidance provided to us during last 28 months.
Our best wishes to sir for his new inning of life..

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION 2024

"A REPORT ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION "

1) APS Lansdowne celebrated 
World Environment Day  with great zest and zeal on 05 June 2024
2) Various awareness events were organized to observe the day
(a)     Principal took a pledge along with the students and staff in the morning assembly to save environment, water, land and life in all forms and also explained about "Chipko movement". Students were also made aware about their role/ responsibilities to conserve the environment.
(b)     Paridhi Gusain from grade 8 delivered a short speech on the importance of the environment and it's conservation. She also flashed light on continuous depletion of forests that has caused  extinction of various species of animals and birds. 
(c)     A drawing competition on" Environment conservation" was organized for the students of Primary grades.
(d)     Slogan writing competition on "SAVE TREES SAVE LIVES" was organized for junior section.
(e)     A "CLEANLINESS DRIVE” was initiated by Staff and students in school premises and nearby places to determine the role of every individual in keeping the surrounding clean.
(f)     An NGO dedicated for conservation of environment "Green Pulse Society" from Kotdwar gave an intriguing presentation to the students on how to keep our immediate surroundings clean by minimizing the use of single use plastic products.

BEST SCHOOL AWARD LOSA 2024

1) Pleased to share that APS Lansdowne has been awarded trophy of The Best School of the year in the city by LOSA (Lansdowne Old Students Association). The award was presented by Mr SC Pandey, an industrialist, in a pgm conductedon 09 June 2024.
2) The selection was based on infra/facilities available in the school and performances of students in  curricular, co-curricular/extra curricular activities and Inter-School competitions throughout the session 2023-24.
3) Credit of the success goes to supportive school Mgt, dedicated faculty, involved parents and most importantly our enthusiatic students..
4) We shall strive to scale even greater heights in the ensuing sessions..

Awareness Program on World Environment Day

1) With ref to WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY a lecture alongwith a presentation was  held in school on 22 May 2024                 by resource person Capt Nidhi Negi, Nursing offr at  MH Lansdowne.
2) Students were explained about healthy nutritional habits, healthy diets, daily physical activities and stress management.
4)  Role of school, staff and students in maintaining a good and healthy environment was also discussed during the presentation.
5) The session was concluded with Q&A session.
6) We would like to express our gratitude to Lt Col Harneet Kaur ma'am, CO MH Lansdowne for organising such a relevant session for our students and staff..

Inter-School Debate competition

1) Inter-School  debate competition sponsored by Lansdowne Old Students Association (LOSA) conducted by APS Lansdowne on 07 May 2024.
2) Topic: Privatisation is good or bad for our country.
3) Participants: 05 Schools- APS Lansdowne, KV Lansdowne, GGIC Lansdowne, Cantt Board High School, GIC Jaiharikhal.
4) Result: 
APS Lansdowne: 1st
GGIC Lansdowne: 2nd
KV Lansdowne: 3rd
5) All expdr incurred in conduct of the event are borne by LOSA.

AWES Foundation day celebration

1) 41st AWES Foundation Day celebrated at APS Lansdowne on  29 Apr 2024 
with great zeal and enthusiasm. 2) Various activities conducted to observe the day...
  a) An  insight of the  history of establishment of AWES by the principal.
  b) Speech on AWES by  Abhinav, class 12th.
  c) AWES song singing.
  d) Drawing comp for primary grades
  e) A Presentation on schools &  professional institutions run by AWES across the country by Mr Lalit and Mr Vivek Pathak.

BAGLESS DAY OBSERVED IN SCHOOL

1) Vide NEP guidelines BAGLESS DAY for students of grade 1 to 5 was observed on 27 Apr 2024 to retain the freshness in learning.
2) In order to ensure holistic development of the learners, a number of fun-filled & creative activities were conducted on the day as mentioned under..
  a) DEAR Pgm (Drop Everything And Read Program) in order to improve reading skills and concentration boosting.
  b) A Short motivational movie 'Crow-The Legend' was shown in AV room to inculcate good moral values through entertainment.
  c) To develop interest for foreign language among the students, Students of Class 3 to 5 were taught number names in Spanish Language. while the students of Class 1 and 2 were taught concept of Blends and Rhyming words through My Blends Mini Book activity and My Rhyming Circle activity. 
  d) To improve the presentation skills and to inculcate the habit of good  handwriting, hindi Calligraphy activity. 
  e) To nurture the concept of good manners, students from classes 3 to 5 were made to draw and paint Garden of Good Manners on a sheet of paper.
  f) To nurture the feeling of brotherhood and sharing Community Lunch was the highlight of the day.
  g) Bird House Making activity 
3) The students enjoyed themselves immensely and returned home with sweet memories of the day. 
4) The clicks of the bagless day are attached below.

NCC ENROLLMENT FOR THE SESSION 2024-25

1) Enrollment of NCC cadets for 'A' level for the session 2024-25  held yesterday in school under the supervision of  PI staff detailed by 31 UK Bn NCC Haridwar.
2)  27 cadets (21 boys and 06 girls) have been selected from classes VIII to IX after physical, medical and written tests.

A Report on the Orientation Pgm

A Report on the Orientation Pgm   

 1. An orientation pgm was organized for the parents/guardians of students studying at GF APPS today from 1130-1230h.
ATTENDANCE: The parents of students of LKG & UKG grades. 46 parents were present out of 65.
OBJECTIVES: To make the parents aware of the latest ruling for admission in grade 1 as per NEP 2020. And to increase the str of APS Lansdowne.
2.  A team of 02 PRTs alongwith the Principal guided the parents on latest rules and regulations viz, age criteria, documents required and curriculum of grade 1. 
Parents were also familiarised with the infrastructure, fees facilities, activities and achievements of APS Lansdowne through a presentation.

3.  At the end of the session queries/concerns of the parents were addressed by the principal.

4.  The session was concluded with vote of thanks followed by the refreshment.
CONCLUSION: The entire session was very interactive and fruitful. 

Proud Movement For APS Lansdowne

1. Ms. Manisha Gusain, PET at APS Lansdowne has been awarded with a Gold Medal as she topped the Shri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University in her Masters in Physical Education(M.P.Ed) as a private candidate.
2. The medal and certificate was awarded to the individual by Hon'ble Governer of Uttrakhand Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh during the convocation ceremony held at PG college Rishikesh

counselling session personal hygiene

 1. A guidance and  counselling session on personal hygiene, sanitation and adolescent issues conducted 10 Feb 2024 in school premises.
2. Attendance: Girls students from 5th to  9th grade.
3. Resource person: Lt Col Poonam Yadav, MH Lansdowne.
3. In the session the resource person guided the students in detail on various adolescent issues. The queries of students were addressed in the end.
4. The parents have appreciated the efforts taken by the school mgt to conduct such relevant sessions in school

A lecture given by Gallantry Awardee Sub Maj Digvijai Singh, SM at school.

A lecture given by Gallantry Awardee Sub Maj Digvijai Singh, SM at school.
1. Venue: Multipurpose Hall 
Speaker:Honorable Sub Maj Digvijai Singh, SM, Training Subedar Major, Training Battalion, GRRC
Organizer: Army Public School

2. Overview:
The session featured a captivating lecture on Operation Kachwan delivered by Sub Maj Digvijai saab, an esteemed recipient of a gallantry award. 
3. The purpose of the session was to honor their courage, share their remarkable experiences, and inspire the audience with their exceptional journey.

Key Highlights:
Introduction: The session commenced with an introduction highlighting the speaker's background, outlining their achievements, and emphasizing the significance of their gallantry award.

4. The speaker eloquently shared personal narratives and anecdotes, providing insights into the challenges faced, sacrifices made, and moments of bravery that led to the recognition of their gallantry.

5. Courageous Acts: The speaker detailed specific instances where they displayed extraordinary valor, resilience, and commitment, showcasing the true essence of bravery in the face of adversity.

6. Impact and Takeaways:
Inspiration: The students were profoundly inspired by the speaker's bravery, determination, and selflessness, motivating them to embrace courage in their own lives.
Awareness: The session raised awareness about the sacrifices made by individuals in serving their country or community, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and honoring such valor.

7. Gratitude: At the end of the session, the principal expressed gratitude and respect towards the esteemed speaker  for recognizing their exemplary service and contributions.

8. Conclusion
The session concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. The lecture served as a beacon of inspiration, instilling a sense of courage and admiration among all attendees.

CAREER GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING SESSION BY CAREER LAUNCHER

CAREER GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING SESSION BY CAREER LAUNCHER
Attendees: Students from 9 to 12 grades alongwith their parents
1. A Career guidance and counseling session was conducted today in the school by the Team Career Launcher, Dehradun.
2. Objective : To help students in choosing careers that suit their interests, aptitude and abilities and empower them to make decisions regarding their career selection.
3. Overview of the Session is as under:
First session was attended by the students of 11 and 12 grades alongwith their parents. The session commenced with introduction to the importance of career planning and exploring different career options, insight into emerging career options to detail of universities with their admission process. It concluded with Q/A session.
4. Second session was conducted for the students of grades 9th and 10th alongwith their parents.
The chief Resource person Mr Amit Mittal emphasized the significance of aligning personal interests and strengths for stream selection for career choices. He also guided the attendees on educational pathways and skill development required for specific careers.
5. Students and parents actively participated in the pgme.
6. In the end students were given booklets/resource material containing detail of career option, planning, eligibility and  admission criteria etc.
7. All students and parents actively participated in the pgme. Parents appreciated the efforts taken by the school mgt to provide such invaluable platform to their wards where they have got the clarity about their future career prospects. Such pgme doesn't only provide information about various career paths but also encourage students to reflect on their aspirations and inner capabilities. They also mentioned that APS is the only school in the town who conducts such pgme for students.
8. Dr. Nishi Sharma ma'am addressed the students and parents with her words of wisdom and guidance. Followed by a vote of thanks by the Principal.
9. On behalf of students and parents I am grateful to your honour for continued support and guidance in making the event possible and success.
10. The same has given wide publicity in order to incr the str in the ensuing session.

Annual Day Function

1. 26th Annual Day function of APS Lansdowne was held on 18th and 19th Dec 2023 in the Surjan Auditorium, GRRC.
2. It was a heartwarming tribute to the "Unsung Heroes of Garhwal Rifles" .
3. The event sought to recognize and honor the remarkable individuals whose contributions have often gone unnoticed but have significantly impacted the history, region's heritage, culture, and progress.
3. The evening commenced with welcoming of the chief Guests Brig VM Chaudhari, Comdt GRRC and Mrs Tripti Chaudhari ma'am.
4. The Play "unsung heroes of the Garhwal' portrayed the stories of four great Martyrs of Garhwal:-
                                                                                      A) Rfn Gabbar Singh, VC
                                                                                      B) NK Darwan Singh Negi, VC
                                                                                      C) Rfn Jaswant Singh Rawat, MVC
                                                                                      D) NK Bhawani Dutt Joshi, AC
depicting the tales of resilience, sacrifice, and courage exhibited by them

Cleanliness Drive For Swachh Bharat Swachhata Pakhwada

                          Cleanliness Drive For Swachh Bharat Swachhata Pakhwada

My clean India has now become a mass movement which aims to create an awareness about cleanliness and hygiene. To encourage the spirit of cleanliness and hygiene various activities carried out during the Swachhata  Pakhwada from 1 st to 15 September 2023 in our school in line with the guidelines provided by the department of drinking  water  & sanitation, ministry of Jal shakti, Government of India.

• Swachhata Shapath: We organized a Swachhata  shapath in our school assembly, where all students and teachers/ staff took an oath to upload cleanliness, sanitation,and hygiene.
• Competitions: we organized various competitions slogan writing, painting focusing on cleanliness and hygiene practices
• Website awareness: We posted Swachhata awareness messages on our school’s website to reach wider audience.
• Display board theme: To spread the awareness the theme for display board was given on the topic cleanliness and hygiene practices in school
• Plastic Ban: We implemented a ban on single -use plastics within the school premises and raised awareness about the importance of stopping their use
• Cleanliness drive: Our NCC cadets took part in cleanliness drive in the near by area of school.

                                                                                             “ Little touch of cleanliness,

                                                                                              Little hand work of human.

                                                                                              Help to make earth a better

                                                                                                         Place to live in.”

9th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA CELEBRATED AT ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL LANSDOWNE

9th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA CELEBRATED AT ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL LANSDOWNE 

1.  Students, teachers and other staff members participated and practised the yogasanas during the morning yoga session today.
2. The participants performed and experienced various asanas and the pranayamas.
3. For the primary section we conducted the drawing competition where all the  students showed their talent so well,
4. The Principal enlightened the participants with benefits of yoga asanas in daily life

Our proud alumna Shreya Baunthiyal has cleared her AFCAT(AFCAT-02/2022)

1. Our proud alumna Shreya Baunthiyal has cleared her AFCAT(AFCAT-02/2022) Flying branch and will be joining Air Force Academy, Course no.  214/23F SSC(W).
2. She passed out from APS Lansdowne in the yr 2019. She visited the school today and ignited the young minds in order to join  the Armed forces.

World earth Day celebration

World earth Day celebration 

1. World Earth Day was celebrated in school. Various house-wise competitive activities conducted to observe the day between 18 to 20 Apr 23..
  a. Drawing competition on the theme " I love my earth".
  b. Speech competition on " world earth day" for junior grade.
  c. Essay writing competition on " Save Earth save life" for senior grade students.
2. The winners will be awarded on Annual day.

A formal visit of Col(Retd) M.A Siddiqui,  Director AWES Central Comd to APS Lansdowne

A formal visit of Col(Retd) M.A Siddiqui,  Director AWES Central Comd to APS Lansdowne

1. The director surprisingly visited the school on 21 Mar 2023.
2.  Programmes conducted during visit....
  a. Welcome & briefing by the principal.
  b. Round to school premises including labs, library and classes.
  c. Felicitation to the meritorious students
  d. Interaction with staff and students.
3. He appreciated the efforts taken by the school mgt and staff in order to ensure holistic development of learners. And mentioned that despite challeges, the school  is perfroming excellent in all facets of education.

Aerobics and gymnastic sessions

Aerobics and gymnastic sessions

1. Post Annual home examinations, in order to make holistic development of children the aerobics and gymnastic sessions are going on in the school.
2. The sessions are being conducted under the able guidance of experts from the GRRC.
3. The participants are thoroughly enjoying the same..
4. Glimpses are attached herewith.

Parent Orientation Programme held at Tithwal APPS

Parent Orientation Programme held at Tithwal APPS
1. In order to increase str of school, an Orientation Programme for the parents of students studying at Tithwal APPS, held today.
2.  The parents were informed about APS (infrastructure, facilities, activities, curriculum and future plans) through a powerPoint presentation.
3. The program started with the welcome address by the principal  followed by presentation delivered by Dr Manisha, TGT Hindi and Mrs Vipra , PRT. After that admission forms were distributed to the parents and informed about the  requisite documents for admission.
4. The Principal also apprised the parents regarding the new rules and regulations related to admission policy as per NEP 2020. Vide NEP ruling, there are only 06 children out of 17 studying in UKG are eligible to get admission in class 1st.
5. 14 out of 17 parents attended the session.
6. The same sessions are planned to be conducted at schools located at Jaiharikhal, gumkhal and nearby places..

Sainik School Entrance Examination Result 2022-23

Sainik School Entrance Examination Result 2022-23 
1. All India Sainik School Entrance Exam for class 6th and 9th was held at various centers all over India in January 2023.
2. Our 08 students appeared for the same. And 07(06 boys and 01 girl) of them qualified written exam.
3. The qualified candidates are being given practice for forthcoming interview.

"Activities conducted on India’s G20 Presidency 2023"

"Activities conducted on India’s G20 Presidency 2023"

1. A wide range of activities/competitions were conducted in school from 15 to 17 Feb on the subject cited above to make the chilldren aware.
2. The activities include G20 logo making/painting, essay writing on the theme of the event "One earth, one family, one future" and speech for different grades.
3. Students participated in all the activities enthusiastically and the winners  rewarded with certificates.
4. The news has been published in all leading Hindi news papers having wide circulation.
5. Glimpses are attached herewith..

Vigyan Jyoti

1. Pleased to inform your honour that based on the performanes in  class 11th, our five meritorious girls students have been selected for scholarship under the Central Govt program "Vigyan Jyoti".
2. Vigyan Jyoti scheme envisages the representation of girls students in different fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the country. 
3. JNV Kahirasain, Pauri Garhwal is the  representatives of the said program in the distt.  Mr JP Balodi, Vice Principal and Mr  Jitendra Dhasmana presented a cheque of ₹45,000/- (Each girl has received ₹9,000/). Second installment of the scholarship of ₹15,000/ will be disbursed later.
4. The girls also have been provided an integrated kit of printed study material for engineering and medical exam preparation. At the same time online preparation  sessions will also be started for them soon.