Welham Boys' School, Dehradun: Photos

A two-day workshop which aimed to bridge the gap between urban youth and the realities of rural India, concluded on Monday. Organized by the NGO Bindi International in collaboration with Welham Boys’ School at their campus, the event marked the launch of the first batch of Global Changemakers at Welham Boys’ School. Expert trainers from Bindi International engaged the students in discussions about the significance of social development and its practical implications. The young individuals exuded enthusiasm as they shared stories, asked questions, and expressed their eagerness to make a positive impact on the community. An interactive video conference was arranged with three inspiring women grassroots champions associated with Bindi International NGO to provide insights about the program. During this session, master solar trainer Kamala Devi, solar engineering trainee Urmila Devi, and young professional Shaina Bano, working in rural education technology, shared their experiences. Their stories shed light on the challenges and triumphs faced by women in rural areas, offering the students valuable insights. The first day of the workshop also included an engaging virtual session featuring Sanjana Yadav, an urban Gender Studies specialist, who shared her journey of collaborating with rural women and youth. Her narrative provided an inspiring perspective on how individuals can bring about positive change by empowering those in need holistically. The workshop's second day concluded with an interview with Asha Kumari, one of the health and education trainers at Bindi International who specializes in fertility and menstrual hygiene sensitization, sharing her personal story with students. In response to a student's question, Asha remarked, "If you are a Change maker, expect naysayers to scoff. Nevertheless, build connections, and people will recognize your perspective.” Discussing the workshop's significance, Shuvajit Payne emphasized, “Through the Youth Change makers program, these young Welham boys will grow into empathetic leaders, equipped with a profound understanding of multidimensional rural issues. They will engage in hands-on social contributions driven by a passion for social causes, nurturing genuine leadership and self-reflection.”

Sports are an integral part of life at school. We pride in inculcating the finest values of dedication, integrity, and team spirit in our student body. Students are encouraged to compete with each other by way of inter house competitions. An academic year is typically infused with several sporting championships. Besides permanent physical education staff, specialist coaches are available year round for students to focus on a single sport, such as squash or badminton. Our school has done exceedingly well in several sports in the past half-decade, including winning under-17 IPSC (Indian Public Schools Conference) football championship, winning gold at several major basketball tournaments and competing in the prestigious Subroto International Football Tournament. Our sports infrastructure is among the best in the country with modern basketball courts, synthetic tennis courts, a twenty five meter swimming pool, three cricket pitches, three glass squash courts, two indoor and as many outdoor badminton courts. Hockey, football, basketball, volleyball, squash, tennis, badminton, table tennis, skating and rifle shooting are on offer, alongside athletics, yoga and gymnastics.