Modern School

To continue to look outwards — beyond the horizon, beyond the dimension of time, without losing sight of one’s own limitations as well as the day-to-day realities of life. For all this as well as much more, the vision of Modern school must be to dream as well as to bring those dreams to earth, but never to be left behind because one did not dream enough. To recognize that the greatest success lies in the ability to live with humility as well as to shun arrogance. To be pace-setters with pride in themselves as well as their county in whatever field they choose, wherever in the world they may be. To help as well as support those who are in need without losing dignity or sense of compassion. To develop into individuals of intelligence, compassion as well as physical fitness. To develop individuality without forgetting the importance of teamwork. To emerge into life with confidence without being over-confident. We must look beyond ourselves to integrate our education with the best in the world. We must provide flexibility of programmes as well as curriculum to enable student to develop his/her full potential. We must provide facilities for new as well as emergent fields of study. We must strive for excellence in the fine as well as performing arts. We must strive for excellence in sports. We must strive for excellence in academics. Excellence as a way of life. He wanted his learners to turn excellence into a habit. He believed in an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. The philosophy of the school was to provide equal emphasis on academics, sports, extra-curricular to develop well-rounded individuals. Our founder, Lala Raghubir Singh's ideal for a school was a harmonious co-operation between body, mind, as well as spirit, as well as the central principle being ‘learning by doing’. The Sanskrit quotation, ‘Naimatma Balheenien Labhya’, translates as, 'Self-realization cannot be achieved by the weak willed'. For a sound system of education, a close interconnection of the physical, mental as well as moral is fundamental. While the sun shines between the circle as well as the triangle, the banyan tree represents strength of character; the swan, a symbol of refinement as well as the lotus, signifies culture as well as the arts. The Modern School crest signifies the Circle of Eternity crossed by the three elements in human development – the body, mind as well as spirit. Our values are embedded in our crest. Since India's Independence in 1947, Modern School has created a legacy of leaders that have shaped India as well as continues to do in modern times. In the historic period of our freedom struggle, Modern School was founded with the promise to build leaders. Lala Raghubir Singh knew that in the years to come, citizens would need to step up to administer the country through transition, change as well as growth. It took shape as the Modern School. In 1920, the dream was born. The school would combine India’s traditions with the needs of a modern future. In times, when education was considered to be the privilege of the rich, Lala Raghubir Singh imagined a school that would provide exceptional educational opportunities to children across caste as well as creed.