In 1957, an ageing English lady, Miss H. S. Oliphant, fired by the desire to create an equal educational platform for young Indian women in independent India, acquired a Nawab’s estate in Dehradun to give shape to her dream. There were no funds, no staff, no school buildings and no students save a vision and an indomitable spirit...
Miss H. S. Oliphant
Miss Linnell was succeeded 14 years later by Miss Saroj Srivastava, who headed the school for 18 years. In 1988, Mrs. Shanti Varma took over the reins and handed over the charge in 2000 to Mrs. Jyotsna Brar. After 16 years of service, Mrs. Brar passed the baton to Mrs. Padmini Sambasivam in 2016. From May 2022, Mrs. Vibha Kapoor has been heading this legacy institution. This strong sense of continuity in its leadership has helped the school uphold the value systems that are deeply entrenched in the foundation, while making strides forward in a rapidly-changing world.
Miss H. S. Oliphant
Miss Linnell was succeeded 14 years later by Miss Saroj Srivastava, who headed the school for 18 years. In 1988, Mrs. Shanti Varma took over the reins and handed over the charge in 2000 to Mrs. Jyotsna Brar. After 16 years of service, Mrs. Brar passed the baton to Mrs. Padmini Sambasivam in 2016. From May 2022, Mrs. Vibha Kapoor has been heading this legacy institution. This strong sense of continuity in its leadership has helped the school uphold the value systems that are deeply entrenched in the foundation, while making strides forward in a rapidly-changing world.
