Delhi Public School

Delhi Public School, SMVDU, Kakryal - Katra is a unit of Maharaja Hari Singh Social & Education Foundation Trust-(J&K) affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) upto Secondary level under code no. 730052 and has also been functioning under the aegis of The Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi. The school was started in the year 2005-06 to cater to the welfare of the society by imparting quality education. Delhi Public School, SMVDU, Kakryal-Katra is among one of the more than 150 Delhi Public Schools across India and abroad affiliated to the above said society. A sprawling campus in 5 acres of land is situated in the campus of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at the foothills of the Trikuta hills, the abode of the divine mother Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. It is 35 kms away from the nearest railway station of Udhampur, 13 kms from the bus stand of Katra and 45 kms from Jammu Airport. The curriculum at Delhi Public School, SMVDU, Kakryal-Katra stresses on creative, aesthetic, emotional, cognitive and motor development skills of the children, well-planned and innovative teaching methods as per CBSE Board guidelines. The school has state-of-art infrastructure with modern and well-equipped general science laboratory and computer lab. A library catering to the needs of all age groups is well-stocked with a variety of books. The school has also made necessary arrangements for first aid medical treatment of the students in case of any injury or otherwise. In case of some major problem the school has also tied up with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Centre for treatment of the students. Well-planned and well-ventilated classrooms provide a conducive atmosphere for the teaching-learning process. Besides the classrooms, the school has audio-visual room, music and dance room to bring out the hidden artistic talents of the students. Sports and games form a part and parcel of the students? overall personality development. The school provides facilities in sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Skating, Table-Tennis, Badminton, martial arts like Taekwondo and also ensures the fitness of mind, body and soul through Yoga .About 25 dedicated and committed teaching staff members impart quality education with right skills and a positive attitude, keeping in mind the Delhi Public School motto ?Service before Self?. In-service teachers? training programmes are held on regular basis to achieve the needs and challenges of rapid global changes in the educational system. Students and teachers? participation at State and National level sports and other co-curricular activities to ensure competitive edge and professional growth of the students and staff. We also depute our teaching staff and students to attend various workshops, programmes, and competitions as per the advice of CBSE and The Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi.