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Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
- Location & Contact Information
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India 110 003
- Telephone Numbers:
- +91-11-43399200
- +91-11-24359638 (fax)
- Email: mathuraroad@dpsfamily.or
- Official Website: [1]
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- History & Memorable Moments
The first Delhi Public School (DPS) was established in the year 1949 at Mathura Road from where it continues to operate. It started out without a building in tents where classes were held. Nevertheless, it quickly established itself in the 1950s as a leading public school in New Delhi, both academically and in sports, with the student body drawn from the quickly growing populations of Government officials' children and children of the then newly rising Punjabi refugee business community establishing itself in South Delhi. By 1965 the school had moved into a three-story building and by 1970 had a student body of almost 3,000 students enrolled at Mathura Road. [1]
The Rev. (Dr.) J.D. Tytler was the first principal of the School. He was followed by Dr. K.C. Khanna, and then in 1962 by Mr. Din Dayal. Principal Din Dayal led the school into the ranks of the very best schools in the country in the 1960s and 1970s, and it was his vision, formed during his earlier years as a boarding school teacher at Mayo College in Ajmer, and on exchange trips to the United States, that led to the transformation of Delhi Public School into a multi-branch school system uniformly providing the highest quality primary and secondary school education. Under his leadership, finances and governance were greatly strengthened, and the road map drawn to the creation of the many Delhi Public Schools in cities across India and the rest of the World. [1]
Delhi Public School Mathura Road is now spread over fifteen acres of lush green lawns, surrounded by ancient Islamic style tombs, and is situated in the heart of the capital, near the Purana Quila and the Zoological Gardens. It has witnessed the growth of the metropolis over the years. Its contribution in promoting quality education and enrichment of the socio-cultural life of New Delhi has been unparalleled. The current principal is Mr. M.I. Hussain. The school follows the CBSE system and has continuous tests and assignments to keep the students on their toes. [1]
Delhi Public School Mathura Road is a co-educational day cum boarding school and a member of the Indian Public Schools Conference. The foundation stone of the school building was laid in 1956 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice-President of India and the buildings were substantially complete by 1965 three years after Principal Din Dayal took over. The school building today comprises four computer centers, a work experience block, laboratories ,3 libraries,3 swimming pools, squash courts, hostel facility, a gym for both boys and girls and the recently introduced public address system. [1]
Another bright example of DPS ethos is the establishment of [DPS at Greater Noida.] (www.dpsgrnoida.com)Created amidst the green environs of Greater Noida, in a sprawling complex, this branch is flourishing under the superb and dynamic leadership of Mrs Kamini Bhaseen, its principal. Childern come from all over the NCR to take benefit from the wonderful set up of this branch of DPS. There are excellent sports facilities with a swimming pool, and horse riding club here.The academic results of this branch have been very encouraging and its one of the leading lights of DPS society. [1]
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