School Name: | Air Force School |
Location: | Air Force Station, leh Jammu 194101 - Jammu and Kashmir, 194101, Leh, Jammu & kashmir, India |
Phone: | n/a |
Email: | WWW.AFS.ORG |
website: | n/a |
he Air Force School was established in temporary wartime hutments at Wellingdon Camp, Club Road, New Delhi on 18 July 1955 with the aim of providing comprehensive modern education to children of personnel of the Indian Air Force. In May 1967, the school shifted to its present Aravali Campus at Subroto Park, Delhi Cantt. The school celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1980 when the word `central` was dropped from its name.
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The School is situated on the Aravali ridge - amidst picturesque surroundings - lined by rows of majestic Eucalyptus and Ashoka trees. In the 15 acre area of the school, there are numerous varieties of Bougainvillea, ranging from the common Pink to the rare lovely Mary Palmer which blossom throughout the year.
Sr. Secondary School
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The admission in AFS schools is accepted strictly for exceptional cases where the need is absolutely necessary based on recommendations from the Tibetan settlement Representative, Welfare Officers, Rawang Denpai sokchong Governmental agencies, NGO of local areas. The admission committee of AFS Head Office accordingly decides cases with further verification and scrutiny. The priority is given to orphan children, children from Tibet, needy and destitute children and children on Full Fees and donors.
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rnrn * To provide a well rounded education to the poor and underprivileged children of rural Ladakh
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rnrn * To teach computer and other vocational skills to its students
rnrn * To preserve Ladakhi art, culture and language through service camps, workshops and seminars.
rnrnPlay ground - One big football ground and two basketball grounds.
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rnrnLanguage Laboratory: One language laboratory at senior school with the aid of the modern technology.
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It gives me great pleasure as the principal of The Air Force School, in extending to all our students, faculty and staff, and our greater school community a warm welcome
rnrnrnTo my mind an educational institute is not just about bricks, mortar and concrete, but about building character, enriching minds and about varied experiences that lasts a lifetime.
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