# Sahoday Senior Secondary School

Sahoday Sr. Sec. School is a private school in Safdarjung Development Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India. It was founded by Archbishop Rt. Rev. Angelo Fernandes.
The school enrolls children from kindergarten to high school and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. The medium of instruction is English, and the Hindi and Sanskrit languages are mandatory.
The School motto is "Rising Together", which is to speak about raising children from each section of the society and giving education to all.

## History

Sahoday School opened in 1976, and it is a minority school which belongs to the Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi. It is a religious, social and educational institution, which undertakes different programs for the development of the whole person. The school has been recognized by the Directorate of Education and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.

## Society

At present the President of the Society is Most Rev. Dr. Anil J.T. Couto, the Chairman –cum-Vicar General is Very Rev. Fr. Susai Sebastian, the Director for Education is Rev. Fr. Vincent D'souza, the Manager of the school is Rev. Fr.Peter Emmanuel, and the Principal is Sr. Joyce. In total, there are 1901 students and 76 staff (both teaching and non-teaching) on roll.

## Infrastructure

The Infrastructure in Sahday school consists of a spacious assembly ground, and an extensive football and cricket ground. It has spacious well-furnished classrooms with cross ventilation. The knowledge resource Centre (Library) is well furnished and spacious with latest editions and all variety of books. It offers a balanced curriculum that constitutes total teaching learning programs composed of overall aim, syllabus materials, methods and assessments. It stimulates the child's creativity, talents, and potent in non-academic fields. It provides punishment and stress-free environment to the beloved children.
The school consists of the following:
* Furnished classrooms with extra marks Smart learning board
* Computer labs
* Science laboratories
* Dance room
* Math's park
* Sports room
* English language labs
* Auditorium

## Houses

Houses are named after well-known Indian Freedom fighters and scientist who established their name with the golden letters in history of the world.
* GANDHI HOUSE
* NEHRU HOUSE
* BHAGAT HOUSE
* RAMAN HOUSE

## Student Council

A student government system operates at sections of Class 6th and 12th. It is called the Student Council and has 20-30 members. Its function is to collaborate with the administration to organize everyday activities of the school and ensure discipline. The members of the school cabinet are interviewed and selected by the senior teachers along with the activity in-charge and the Principal. They participate in the formal ceremony of Investiture. The School council is Headed by The Head Boy and The Head Girl who in collaboration with others look into the everyday functioning of the school.
Apart from them, the school council also has Vice captains of every house and club. Class representatives also help the functioning of the school Cabinet.

## Subjects

The following subjects are offered in the school:
* English
* Biology
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Mathematics
* Computer science
* Economics
* Physical education
* Business studies
* Accountancy
* Political science
* History
* Geography
* Hindi
* Sanskrit
* Environmental studies
* Mental Maths

## Co-curricular activities

* Dance
* Yoga
* Vocal music (Indian and Western)
* Arts and crafts
* Table tennis
* Computer club
* Volleyball
* Instrumental music
* Dance drama
* English Literary club
* Science club
* Football
* Throw ball
* Maths club
* Cultural club
* Basketball
* Eco-friendly Club