Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, was established in 1975 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 late Sh. Stya Paul, the inspiration behind all Apeejay Education institutions. It has now a well-designed building with lovely green lawns on an 8 acre campus.
The school has been growing in strength and achievements in all directions of educational endeavour from academics to sports, music and dance to computers. Above all there is a focus on value education and a renewed effort to pursue and enrich our basic moral values and cultural heritage coupled with a sense of social responsibility.
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 lab. The internet facility has opened up possibilities for an unlimited scope for learning.
The students have consistently performed commendably in the CBSE exam and have been ranked amongst the top 0.1% at the All India level. They find places in prestigious professional colleges like IIT, AIIMS, NDA etc. as well as reputed universities in the UK and the US.
Good teaching and good parenting are the two strongest pillars support for a growing child. Teachers and parents attend various workshops to promote a healthy development of the child's personality. The Parent Teachers Association plays a very positive role in the growth of the school.
At Apeejay Education, 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 ball, 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 swimming pool is a joy for all, throughout the summer months. Treks, nature ramblings, cross country races cycling and mountaineering expeditions are organised on a regular basis.
The Interact club is actively involved in sensitising 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 countries.
Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park enjoys the unique distinction of being the first school in India to feature in The Limca Book Of World Records for having organised a car rally on 19th December 1999 with maximum participation to mark the Silver Jubilee of the institution.
As we look back with a sense of fulfilment over the years that have been, we look ahead at the years that are to be with a renewed commitment to soar higher and higher towards excellence.