India, Dehradun
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The school offers a range of co-curricular disciplines taught by trained professionals, including Indian Dance, Indian Music, Western Music, Computer Applications, Art, Pottery, Craft, Design, Dramatics, Debating, Photography, Quiz, Cyber Club and Nature Club. Girls choose two activities from these disciplines. Co-curricular activities balance the mind and body and develop the students' aesthetic sensibilities, with performances and workshops by award-winning artistes hosted under SPICMACAY. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) and serves classes VI to XII.
The school offers Indian Dance, Indian Music, Western Music, Art, Pottery, Craft, Design, Dramatics, Photography and Quiz as co-curricular disciplines. These disciplines are taught by trained professionals. Performances and workshops by award-winning artistes are regularly hosted under SPICMACAY.
Exchange programmes are available with partner schools in the United Kingdom and the United States. Staff and students also go on educational trips to countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Tanzania, Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Vietnam and France. Cultural heritage is celebrated through Indian traditions with performances and workshops under SPICMACAY.
The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities beyond the classroom, including the Cyber Club and Nature Club as part of co-curricular offerings. Other arts and cultural pursuits such as Indian Dance, Indian Music, Western Music, Drama, Photography and Quiz are available as student interest-based activities. Students select two activities from the disciplines offered.
Reach Out: The school develops social responsibility through regular community service and weekly Wednesday-afternoon activities dedicated to working with the community. Students spend time with the elderly, teach the underprivileged, and engage in fundraising activities for various relief organizations. The school has started Indian Sign Language classes with the Bajaj Institute of Learning for the deaf to sensitize students to the needs of children with disabilities. Gandhi Jayanti ‘Shramdaan' involves cleaning and maintenance across the campus, and student-led initiatives such as Reable, Satya Rekha, Naya Kadam and others contribute to societal improvement.
Mentoring Programme: The aim is to foster a friendly partnership between mentors and mentees, with mentors responsible for 10–12 students, sharing meals and guiding discussions on academics and interpersonal relationships. Mentors encourage active participation in sports, extracurricular activities and community service, and attend events to support mentees. Career Counselling: The career guidance cell helps students choose subjects, identifies aptitudes and interests, and organises seminars and talks on India and abroad, with information on applications and admissions. The school is an authorized testing center for SAT and AP examinations, and supports preparation for competitive exams and portfolio development.
The infirmary is staffed by a qualified doctor and three nurses with round-the-clock care, routine medical examinations, and access to on-call specialists. A full-time emotional counsellor provides personal counselling and periodic talks to build resilience and help students manage emotions and resolve conflicts. Physical education is embedded in the daily routine, with a wide range of sports offered (Athletics, Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Hockey, Karate, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis); school teams compete at district, state, national and international levels, and Sports Day marks the annual culmination of the year's competitions.
Welham Girls' School in Dehradun is a residential, all-girls school offering classes VI to XII. It follows a dual curriculum with the Indian Curriculum (ICSE/ISC) and Cambridge IGCSE, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi given emphasis along with a third language option in middle school. The academic year runs March to February. The school prepares learners for ICSE/ISC examinations and Cambridge assessments. Facilities include a spacious library and e-source centre, Wi‑Fi-enabled classrooms, and well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and Home Science. On-site sports, indoor and outdoor courts, a swimming pool and a large field sustain daily activity. A broad co-curricular program features Indian and Western music, Indian dance, art, drama, debating, photography, and technology clubs, with SPICMACAY performances and service initiatives such as Reach Out. The school prioritises inclusivity, mentoring, and career guidance, with counseling and an infirmary for student wellbeing.