The week July 18-25, is being observed as Awareness Week across all the three branches of the Institution in the fond memory of our founders, Sir B.S Sood and Madam Krishna Sood. The origin of this idea was with the intention of arousing the society with critical and pertinent topics. Since 1995-96 we have been reasonably touching upon the minds and hearts of many.

The theme for this year is : “With a smile lend a hand of help Kyuki khush toh woh hain jo khushiyan bantte hain…This delicate feeling is fading out in many ways so to reiterate its joy and entirety, the students are displaying acts that delightfully impact them and the society as well.

Creating an effective learning environment was another much-needed workshop for the teachers taking class VI to VIII at the Kanpur Road branch. Also, for the teachers taking classes from IX to XII at the Indira Nagar branch.

The learned speaker for both the days was Professor, Ex Dean Rakesh Chandra, Dept of Philosophy, Lucknow University. He focussed the need and attention of the teachers towards imparting value-based education. The concept for love and respect for self and then student brings out more was the message.

Prof. Chandra reiterated. The reward policy to get learning done being a good incentive. The teacher was the most important tool in the imparting of value education of the 3R’s where the fourth R for relationship was the most important in the young adolescent stage. The importance of life and confidence gain to be developed by the teacher. A respected individual does better, which is the important learning achieved.

Reiterating the commitment of positive learning for all under the banner of, Education Foundation Lucknow, instituted in the loving memory of our founders Sir B.S.Sood and Ma’am Krishna Sood, an interactive series of workshops were organised. Eminent speakers were invited to share their wisdom of experience on relevant topics with the teachers.

On the 18th and 19th May at the Indira Nagar campus the primary teachers of all three branches were enriched by a workshop on, Best teaching strategies to create and sustain students’ interest in class room. The learned speaker was ‘Mrs. Geeta Kumar’, Director ‘The Laurels School’, Lucknow.

A teacher and Educationist with four decades plus of experience. She extolled the teacher to connect and engage with each child. To weave, read stories around teaching for better results, not to compartmentalise teaching, to teach and follow the love and respect for students and self, and lastly, to inculcate the love for reading. This interactive workshop of two days reiterated to the teacher the magnitude of their influence on students.

The professional enrichment programme (PEP) for teachers is a regular feature at Spring Dale which is done under the aegis of “Education Foundation”. To continue with the teachers enrichment programme, this year, an interactive workshop was conducted at The Gomti Nagar Premises on May 18 & 19, 2023 by an eminent educationist Mrs. Tamanna Raza whose expertise and skills are unparalleled. She conducted a session to strength the application of phonetics and its effectiveness in order to develop reading skills in the formative years of the child’s growth. Some valuable and practical suggestions were shared by the resource person followed by hands on activities done by the teachers taking these classes.

The Day 2 of the workshop focused on the most important aspect in these classes- The story telling. A lively presentation of the story ‘Little Red Riding hood’ was given by Ma’am Tamanna followed by an interesting story narration spruced up with props, enactment and an effective dialogue delivery.

The fun, laughter, surprise and expressions seen on everyone’s face was an indication of their contentment. The workshop had so much to take home for each and every participant.

Summing up the feedback of some teachers, the workshop was;
“Innovative and informative” ; “Beautifully executed workshop”; “Well invested time”; “Mesmerising and Captivating”; “All in all we learnt how to make learning fun and ensure that children enjoy the learning done in school happily”.

Ashoka University building leaders of tomorrow through a multidisciplinary approach, visited all the Spring Dale College branches. The university offers an opportunity to pick and explore various career options from more than 200+ possible subject combinations.

The students were briefed about the new trends in careers and also how to keep themselves updated to be with the times.  The students also asked questions about their dream careers and doubts.

Our outgoing School Captains, Head Boy- Ishaan Rastogi and Head Girl- Anumeha Srivastava were awarded with the Leadership Award on 30th January 2023. The Leadership Award is being dedicated to students who assume the role of Head Boy and Head Girl from the session 2022-2023 onwards in the loving memory of our alumni and the then school captain Prabhash Sharma, who left us on 18th May 2021. As an alumnus of Spring Dale College, he completed his long journey of schooling from 1982 to 1997. This award is constituted by his parents.

The students of class IX and XI, Spring Dale, IN went for a visit to ‘The Regnant Hotel’ as a part of Hospitality Management curriculum along with their Mentor, where they chanced to meet the MD as well as Front Office Manager and the Executive Housekeeper.

The session could provide the students with the practical in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the front office which includes check in, check outs and reservations, housekeeping which includes handling phone and managing the control desk, restaurant including the service of various parts of restaurants and kitchen.

It was a great learning experience for the budding hospitality enthusiasts.

Proud moment.!!
Harsh Pratap Singh from 2018 batch of Kanpur Road Branch, had his passing out parade at Khadagwasla Pune on 30th Nov’22. After a year of training at Hyderabad he will be commissioned as a Flying Officer.

He has made everyone “PROUD”.

The birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru our first Prime Minister is celebrated all over as children’s day. The special day was even more special as all of us got an opportunity to celebrate it along with the children in the school premises. To make the day enjoyable the staff members presented a variety of fun filled activities for the children as a part of the special assembly. Their joy doubled up as they entered the Mela ground.

The stalls were an eclectic mix of delicious eatables like the sumptuous veggie wraps, burgers and pav bhaji, the mouth-watering bhel puri and paani batasha, crisp and juicy jalebis, and children’s favourite chow mein, all prepared by the staff members.

The games corner was choc-a-block with children vying to win the attractive gifts. Feed the clown, chocolate wheel, bowling alley, ring the gift etc, kept the children and teachers on toes throughout. The parents as well as the children also participated in the games with the same enthusiasm. There was an aura of fun, feast and happiness. The parents and children returned with a contented look longing for more….