Adarsh Public School (APS) is a senior secondary public school located in

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in West

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. The school is affiliated with the

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History and traditions

APS was founded by Dr. Bhagat Ram Sahgal, an educationist and social reformer, who laid the foundation of the school in 1936 in

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. After

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, the school was shifted to

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in 1955. The school was then shifted to

in 1986. Annual holidays include Republic Day, and Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations of Teacher's Day are organised by students of class 12th and the Student Council.

Infrastructure

The schools has buildings for kindergarten and other classes. Classes up to third have air-conditioners and third class has a separate building. The school has a library, a music room, and a garden in front of the school. The school has a vast ground which contains a basketball court cum skating ring, and a volleyball court. The school has an auditorium, laboratories and Atal Tinkering Lab, too.

Sports

The school hosts the annual, two-day B.R. Memorial Roller Skating and Hockey Championship for speed skating and roller hockey. The school has a basketball team.

Clubs

Clubs include Student Council, Eco Club, Interact Club, ACC, QCC and MUN.

References

{{Schools in Delhi Schools in West Delhi High schools and secondary schools in Delhi 1955 establishments in India Educational institutions established in 1955

History and traditions

Infrastructure

Sports

Clubs

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