Every human achievement of any significance begins with a vision. Lala Raghubir Singh, fondly known as Lalaji, envisioned a new kind of school.
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The Civil and Military Gazette,Lahore, publishes an article - "The Modern School, an Interesting Educational Experiment".
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As Lala Sultan Singh, first President of the Board of Trustees passes away, he is succeeded by Sir Sobha Singh.
Read More"I was very happy to see this modern institution. The cleanliness of the school is worthy of praise. I have only one fear. If in the flush of the modern, the ancient is lost it would greatly harm young girls and boys. I take the liberty of saying this because I see the purity of the motive of the inception of the school and I want this institution to progress"
The first Rudra Prize was awarded to Sardar Bhagwant Singh. The prize is named after Sushil Kumar Rudra, Principal St. Stephen's College, one of the earliest proponents of the school.
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Old students are invited for the first time to commemorate the fifteenth year of the founding of the school.
The foundation stone for the gymnasium is laid by a prominent Delhi businessman and philanthropist Lala Hanuman Prasad. Named after his father, the gymnasium is called Chunni Lal Gymnasium.
What I could see has impressed me greatly and left no doubt in my mind that it is one of the best educational experiments in India having a natural life's growth of its own and therefore helping the young minds to grow in an atmosphere of happiness and background of various activities of culture.
-Rabindranath Tagore
28 March 1936
Her Excellency, Marchioness of Linlithgow inaugurates the gymnasium and the swimming pool . The funds for the construction of the swimming pool have been provided by the government and Lala Shankar Lal, Secretary, Delhi Cloth and General Mills.
Staff and students put up a variety show for scholarships for deserving students and raise Rs 1000.
Sir John Sargent, Educational Commissioner, visits the school and attends the monthly 'Social Hour' with students.
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In its twenty-fifth year the school has a total enrolment of 334 students.
"This school is one of the best teaching centres for developing the personality and character of the boys", he commented.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) starts with Sardar Swaran Singh as instructor. The first NCC camp held in December at Kanjhawala.
"It is gratifying to note that the school has maintained uniform progress in many directions and that you are constantly on the look out for ways and means to maintain high standards."
"I have been impressed by the school and I have formed good opinion of it. It is alive and active."
Three-quarter acre of land allotted to the club is used by students to learn farming skills.
"I am happy to find that this school pays attention to the harmonious development of the child".
School participates in the Republic Day parade for the first time and presents the pageant 'Conquest of Everest'.
"If anyone is oppressed by a sense of pessimism as to the future of education in this country, one would go back after a visit to this school a confirmed optimist"
- Shri C.D. Deshmukh,
Union Finance Minister.
"I have been greatly impressed by the narrative that I have just listened to. You, I hope share with me a sense of satisfaction and gratification which the remarkable success achieved by this institution must give every one of us."
- Shri G.B. Pant,
Union Home Minister.
Dalai Lama visits the school and specifically the Hall of Religions, where prayers of all denominations are held every Thursday.
"I have seen many public schools, but here I have seen not that spirit of exclusiveness but the spirit of imbibing from every part, from every place and from every sphere whatever is necessary for the benefit of the younger generation... I saw a small India here. It is a process of harmonising, it is a process of integrating social aspects of this country. It is a process of bringing together the various elements living in the country, in a small way and trying to integrate them..."
- Shri U.N. Dhebar,
President, Indian National Congress.
Kanjoos, an adaptation of Moliere's L'Avare by Hazrat Awara, directed by Mr. Ved Vyas, is staged by the alumni of the school. The first play establishes a tradition of theatre for entertainment.
"There is experimentation with techniques of visual presentation. There are examples of trying to teach by more than the method of the printed page; there is an effort to get into the muscles of the children the knowledge that otherwise would be purely a matter of imagination."
- Dr Luther Evans,
Director-General, UNESCO.
"I have been interested in the institution for a long time and I am glad to note the progress made by it and the record of the students in studies, sports and creative arts. The school has been doing excellent work in training both boys and girls for leadership."
Dr K.L. Shrimali
Union Education Minister.
"I am very happy to find that you have in this school fine combination of work in the scholastic field and also work in the various other types of activities which make the school a good school."
Prof. Humayun Kabir,
Union Education Minister.
This school has progressed from more to more and from strength to strength.
-Shri V.K. Krishna Menon
Defence Minister.
"I can see that the school has gone ahead and ensured for itself a distinguished place among the good schools of the country."
- Dr Zakir Hussain
Vice-President of India.
"I knew the Modern School was one of the best schools in Delhi. I am now beginning to wonder if it is not one of the best schools in India."
- Shri M.C. Chagla
Union Education Minister.
Horse riding was a popular activity enjoyed by students. The horses came from the stables at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, and riding was taught at the site where the Savitri Pratap Singh Block stands today.
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"Modern School should be an ideal for other schools."
- Dr A.N. Jha
Lt.Governor of Delhi.
"But when it comes to the education of their own children, they (the leaders of public opinion) readily choose schools like the Modern School."
- Shri T.T. Krishnamachari
Union Finance Minister.
"It is my privilege and pleasure to be in such an institution."
- Dr Karan Singh
Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
"The Modern School has become a pace-setter for the capital..."
- Smt Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister of India.
R.D. Goyal joined Modern School as a teacher of History in 1943. In 1968, he took over as the Headmaster of the Junior School and served in this capacity till 1975. He then moved over to Senior School and worked there till 1979. Known to be a kind, unassuming and humble person, he will be always remembered with a lot of respect for his devotion and dedication towards the cause of education.
"The education given here generates in the minds of the students a healthy national feeling."
- Shri Gopal Sarup Pathak
Vice-President of India.
The foundation stone of Sir Shankar Lal Hall at Modern School Barakhamba Road is laid by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. The expense is borne by Mrs. Savitri Pratap Singh, daughter of Sir Shankar Lal.
The Milk Break was a regular feature of the school that was introduced when the school started.
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Functions at the school have invariably been graced by the visits of dignitaries and persons of eminence.
The Chief Guest Dr. Karan Singh, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation along with his wife being escorted by M.N. Kapur, Principal Modern School, Mrs. Kapur and Mrs. Virendra Singh on Founder's Day 1971.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the school plays an active role in the functioning of the school. It aims at improving the educational programmes of the school and forms a link between parents and teachers so that issues related to the learning process of students can be addressed through discussions in a positive environment.
Sanjay Kumar, a theatre person and Modernite 1979 batch, traces his love for theatre to his youngest days at R.S. Junior Modern School.
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The first social get together cum dinner was organised by the Parent-Teacher Association
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The school library at R S Junior Modern School is renovated and renamed the Mohini Virendra Singh Library, funds for which are provided by Maj. General Virendra Singh and his family.
Son of Gen. Virendra Singh, Pradeep Virendra Singh joined the Board of Trustees as a member in 1994
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On the occasion of the birth centenary of late Lala Raghubir Singh, a dinner party was organized on the premises of R S Junior Modern School.
Read MoreSchool enters the Platinum Jubilee Year. The musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" is presented at Siri Fort by students of Modern School, Barakhamba Road. Ballet' Mukhtatantar', is presented by Narendra Sharma, the school's former dance guru, as part of the celebrations.
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Five Lakhs collected for the Gujarat Earthquake Relief Fund and handed over to the Chief of the Air Staff on 26th February 2001 by Maj Gen Virendra Singh, who was accompanied by the Head Boy of R S Junior Modern School, Rushil Kaul.
An annual inter-school competition in computer related activities is introduced
An annual inter-school literary event, the English Language Meet is introduced. The meticulously planned diverse range of literary activities make it a much-awaited event, with participation of students from several prestigious educational institutions of Delhi.
An annual event for classes P1-P5 is introduced
Sponsored by MSOSA, the first Modernites Invitation Inter School Girls Basket Ball Tournament is held at RSJMS.
Extracts from various Shakespearean plays, with diverse emotions as the common thread, were woven into a musical for the Valedictory Function for class 5 students in - 'Mind, Will and Shakespeare- a Montage'. Tom Alter, renowned theatre and film personality was the Chief Guest and Sagarika Ghose, Senior Editor with CNN-IBN was the Guest of Honour.
To support the initiative launched by Goonj- an NGO working for the betterment of underprivileged children, the school collected under-utilised school material brought in by students, and donated it. Ever since, this practice has become a constant feature in reaching out to the less privileged.
On the Founder's Day, students of classes P4, P5 presented an adaptation of the Hindi epic- 'Rashmirathi' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, the poet laureate of India. Dr Harshvardhan, Hon'ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, GOI, was the Chief Guest.
The students of P4 and P5 presented 'Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai', a programme which chronicled the life, achievements and the glorious career of Lata Mangeshkar, one of the most popular and charismatic playback singers of all times. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Ashok Pratap Singh, Senior Trustee and Former President Board of Trustees, Modern School.
This award is instituted in memory of late Sardar Bhagwant Singh by his family. Deserving students of Class P5 receive this award for excellence in literary pursuits, creativity in verbal and written expression on the Valedictory Ceremony for P5 students.
The students presented 'Full Circle' - a show dedicated to the life and works of William Shakespeare on the occasion of Founder's Day celebration. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was the Chief Guest.
The first Founder's Day Function of the school is held. A presentation by students of classes P3-P5- 'Invictus' is dedicated to the achievements of people of African descent and how despite their accomplishments, the community still is a victim of ostracism and social injustice. The Chief Guest was Her Excellency, Ms Gennet Zewide, Ambassador of the Federal Republic Democratic of Ethiopia in New Delhi. The Guest of Honour was His Excellency High Commissioner of Ghana, Mr Samuel Panyin Yalley.
'Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah'- (Salutation to the Golden Womb) - depicting the glory and grandeur of the Sun, was presented at the Founder's Day function. It captured the myriad facets of the sun as the symbol of life, hope, power, strength, enlightenment and positivity. Ms Anupama Raag, a bureaucrat from the UP cadre was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
An eight-lane, 200 mtrs synthetic athletic track - made with high performance polyurethane sports surface is laid out for the students to train in running. Students availed the facility of a new cricket pitch and a well laid-out soccer field in the same year.
Students of classes P3-P5 participated in a presentation on the occasion of the school's Founder's Day that traced the route of the famous network of roads- 'The Silk Route'. Dr Sambit Patra, National Spokesperson of Bhartiya Janata Party was the Chief Guest.
At the Asian Conference on Education (ACE) in Tokyo, organized by International Academic Forum (IAFOR) the Headmistress, Manju Rajput presented a paper titled 'Social Inclusion: A systemic approach to child's well-being'.
Read MoreThe school teachers designed modules of the "Happiness Curriculum", and introduced it for the students of the school. Well-integrated within all curricular and co-curricular teaching, the modules focus on providing students with an engaging environment, enriching experiences and a happy journey.
As we turn yet another page in time, we at Modern School, value the rich legacy entrusted to us and are dedicated towards empowering the future generations with the necessary skills and competencies for overall development. We look forward to scaling further heights in individual and collective accomplishments, and reaffirm our commitment to create conducive environments for students and teachers - to seek, learn, evaluate and assimilate information and knowledge on various subjects from diverse sources, for them to make a positive contribution to the society and communities.
Through every programme, academic or co-curricular designed to enrich learning experiences for children to think independently and critically, the school will continue to ensure that children become responsible self-directed learners, who question, reflect and persevere. Children will be encouraged to challenge their own capabilities, take initiatives and calculated risks, and display a fair amount of resilience. Through information literacy, critical and inventive thinking, and global awareness, it is desired that a culture of achievement and ambition continues to exist among all stakeholders.
It will be our constant endeavour to consciously work on teaching the core values of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Management. Enhancing Social and Emotional Competencies through Responsible Decision Making skills, Civic Literacy and Cross Cultural Skills, Communication and Collaboration, for the teacher and the taught to co-create seamless learning territories, will continue to be a priority. Powerful learning of this nature demands skilled passionate facilitators, who serve as learning concierges, virtual network guides, gaming experts and community organizers.
Modern School has already secured the unparalleled distinction of holding a coveted position among educational institutions in the country. We thank every stakeholder for contributing towards this success - the Trustees, past and present Heads of Schools, teachers and employees, and all students who have passed through the portals of the school and brought laurels to their alma mater.
"The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
