Dalhousie Hilltop School, Dalhousie
| Dalhousie Hilltop School[1] | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 176304 Upper Bakrota, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Boarding School |
| Motto | Inspiring minds. Instilling values. |
| Established | 1989 |
| President | Ms. Poonam Dhawan |
| Principal | Ms. Sethi |
| Grades | KG-12 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Green |
| Affiliations | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Website | http://www.dalhousiehilltopschool.com/ |
Dalhousie Hilltop School (DHS) is a CBSE affiliated co-educational residential school serving classes KG-12 located in the Upper Bakrota Hills of Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, India. The school was established in 1979 by Shri Inder Mohan Dhawan, who dedicated his entire retired life to children and the cause of education. His vision was "To create a society of progressive, thinking individuals who will contribute to the intellectual development of the global community by initiating positive changes in the social fabric; in the technology & administration of our life & businesses; and in the approaches employed to realize Individual & collective aspirations."
The school is located in the Himalayan Mountains at an altitude of 7600 feet in the town of Dalhousie, India. The Himachal Pradesh Region that surrounds the campus is world-renowned for its beauty and is a destination for travelers and tourists across the globe. The 12 acre campus is located on an ancestral property and is nestled amongst apple orchards, pine and deodar trees. The natural beauty of the area is highlighted in the mountains, trails, streams, and step-farms, which can be seen from locations all over the campus.
Dalhousie Hilltop School is currently managed by the President, Mrs. Poonam Dhawan. In 2015 the hostels, cafeteria, sporting grounds, computer labs, and gym were completely reconstructed and updated with new equipment and technology.
The school offers a wide variety of sports, clubs, and other activities such as trekking, dance, music etc. Each year the students compete with neighboring schools and in 2014 Hilltop won the Cricket Championship in the tournament organized by the Lovely Youth and Sports Club. Very good school
Affiliation
Dalhousie Hilltop School is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which is the largest educational board in the country and is duly recognized by the Department of Education, Government of India, all the State Government Education Departments and Universities across the country.
Awards
- 2014 Lovely Youth and Sports Club Cricket Tournament Champions
- 2014 Second Prize in National Group Song Competition hosted by Bharat Vikas Parishad
- 2013 Recognized by National Chairman S. Venkat Narayanan for participation in the National Himalayan Trekking Expedition
- 2011 Winner Boys Badminton competition hosted by Desh Bhagat S Ajit Singh Yaadgaar Sabha Regd. in Mahakali Panchpula
- 2011 Runner-Up Boys Table Tennis competition hosted by Desh Bhagat S Ajit Singh Yaadgaar Sabha Regd. in Mahakali Panchpula
- 2011 Runner-Up Boys Basketball competition hosted by Desh Bhagat S Ajit Singh Yaadgaar Sabha Regd. in Mahakali Panchpula
- 2011 National Award winner ([2]), awarded by the Independent Schools Federation of India at its 13th National Conference. The award was presented by Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman C.B.S.E. New Delhi.
- 2011 Recognized by the Youth Hostels Association of India for participation in National Himalayan Trekking Expedition
- 2005 Recognized by the Youth Hostels Association of India for participation in the National Nature Study-Cum Trekking Expedition
References
- ↑ School website http://www.hilltopschooldalhousie.com/
- ↑ Dalhousie Hilltop School wins National award http://www.himvani.com/news/2011/12/01/dalhousie-hilltop-school-wins-national-award/19726