Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya celebrates Founder’s Day; Yashodhara House wins top honours

November 5, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), Gwalior, celebrated its Founder’s Day on November 3, 2026, in memory of its founder, Late Shrimant Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. The event was held under the guidance of Principal Nishi Mishra, with Surgeon Vice Admiral Dr. Aarti Sareen, former Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, as the chief guest.

The programme began with floral tributes to Shrimant Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia and Shrimant Rajmata Madhavi Raje Scindia, followed by the presentation of the school’s annual report by the principal.

Yashodhara House wins multiple trophies

Yashodhara House won the Best House Trophy, Shakespeare Trophy and Cultural Trophy. It also shared the Kalidas Trophy with Madhavi House.

The academic awards included the Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia Medal for the highest aggregate in Class XII, awarded to Navya Agarwal, and the Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia Medal for the highest aggregate in Class X, awarded to Reya Amrawat.

Aishwarya Manta received the Founder’s Medal for All-Rounder Performance in Class XII, while Darshita Jain received the Spirit of SKV Trophy for upholding the school’s values and Indian culture. Pal Jain was awarded the King Constantine Medal for contributions to Round Square.

Dr. Richa Jagtap receives Vijaya Award

The Vijaya Award was conferred upon Dr. Richa Jagtap, an alumna from the 1992 batch and a gynaecologist and reproductive medicine consultant.

Addressing the students, Dr. Jagtap encouraged them to dream big, remain curious, work hard and uphold moral values. She recalled her school days and credited SKV with helping build her confidence and personality.

Chief guest Dr. Aarti Sareen congratulated the students and wished them success in their future endeavours.

Students present dance-drama and orchestra

The evening’s programme featured a dance-drama titled The Day The Earth Stood Still, presented by students of Classes VI to XII. Directed by Abhishek Patnaik and Ahan Nirban of Mumbai-based Out of the Box Production, the performance highlighted the consequences of environmental exploitation and the need to conserve and restore nature.

The school’s Music Club presented an Indo-fusion orchestra based on Raag Kirwani, featuring Indian and Western instruments, including the tabla, sitar, violin, santoor, guitar and piano.

Exhibition and merchandise sale

The morning session featured an exhibition covering science, robotics, sculpture, painting, home science and graphic design. It was inaugurated by Principal Nishi Mishra and the parents of Head Girl Shruti Chaturvedy.

Students also organised a merchandise sale featuring handmade products, including block-printed dupattas, tote bags, macrame art, candles, organic herbs, ceramic pottery, paintings and graphic design prints, alongside school merchandise.

The exhibition concluded with dance performances, an orchestra presentation and a Western band performance. The programme was coordinated by Shivangi Sahay and the school faculty.

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