TalesOfTradition: “Apeejay School, Model Town stands and shines like a star”

For Mr. Gagandeep Saini, choosing Apeejay School, Model Town, Jalandhar for his children was not just a parental decision, it was a deeply personal one. A proud alumnus of the institution himself, Mr. Saini now watches his son Aarish Saini (Class IX A) and daughter Mishti Saini (Class V A) walk the same corridors that once shaped his own journey. In this heartfelt conversation, he reflects on trust, transformation, and the timeless values that define the Apeejay legacy.

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As an alumnus, what values or qualities of Apeejay School, Model Town gave you confidence as a parent?

As a proud alumnus of Apeejay School, Model Town, Jalandhar, I personally experienced the school’s strong value system, disciplined environment, and emphasis on character-building. These qualities shaped me as an individual, and that firsthand experience gave me complete confidence as a parent that my child would receive the same grounding in values, integrity, and quality education. That is why both of my kids are in this prestigious school only.

From your perspective, what are the most noticeable changes in the school over the years?

Having seen the school as a student and now as a parent, the most noticeable change is the advancement in the school’s infrastructure, technology, and teaching methodologies. At the same time, the school has preserved its core ethos, academic discipline, and value-based culture, which reflects a thoughtful blend of progress and tradition.

Are there any aspects of the school that pleasantly surprised you as a parent?

As a parent, I was pleasantly surprised by the focus on individual attention, each student is encouraged to participate & express student well-being. The emphasis on co-curricular activities, leadership development, emotional maturity, and confidence-building initiatives shows how the school has evolved with changing educational needs.

As both an alumnus and a parent, how would you describe the school’s approach to holistic development today?

As someone who has experienced the school from both perspectives, I would describe its approach to holistic development as balanced, inclusive, and forward-looking. The school nurtures academic excellence while equally promoting physical fitness, creativity, values, life skills, and majorly social responsibility.

What does it mean to you to see your child study in the same classrooms or corridors where you once learned?

It is a deeply touching, meaningful and nostalgic experience. Seeing my both children studying in the same corridors where I once learned brings a strong sense of pride, emotional connection, and continuity. It strengthens my belief in the institution and highlights the enduring legacy of Apeejay School, Model Town across generations. Triumphantly, Apeejay School, Model Town stands and shines like a star.