Arden Progressive School

CSR Initiative

Charity brings to life again those who are spiritually dead."--Thomas Aquinas

1. Arden Progressive School has always strongly opposed commercialization of education. Working purely as a charitable organization, it spent around Rupees 36 Lacks in providing economic support to 91 children in the academic year 2019-2020. 36 students were benefitted under the School’s educational scholarship program while another 55 students, who were either physically challenged or came from economically weaker background, were taken care of through other measures.
2. The paternalistic style of functioning of School management ensured that all the members of the staff (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Subordinates) receive their entire salaries / wages (with no cuts) despite the Covid -19 pandemic. It has also been ensured by the school that no staff is taken off the job due to the prevailing situation.
3. Our School also helps nearby schools with NCERT books.
4. In the year 2018-19, showing a fine goodwill gesture, the school supported the students of HarGovind Suyal Saraswati Vidya Mandir by donating 40 chairs and desks.
5. In the year 2019-20, school assisted Badridutt Padaliya Saraswati Sishu Mandir Lamachaur, Haldwani by donating a Freezer and  an Aqua Guard.
6. In the year 2019-20, school helped Durgadutt Kapilashrami Sanskrit Vidyalaya, Haldwani by donating computers.
7. The School also provides financial assistance to the students. In case, two students from the same family are seeking admission in the school, they get 25% relaxation in the admission fees. They also get 25% relaxation in uniform and 35% relaxation in books expenses.
8. Straight 20% discount is being given directly to the parents in uniform while 10 % discount is offered in Shoes.
9. The school is providing 15% straight discount in text books and notebooks.
10. Arden Progressive School has always been in the forefront as far as environment issues and Greenery Drive is concerned. The school has planted more than 4000 trees and plants of various species in the school premises. Moreover, to educate our young generation about the concern for issues like sustainable development, forestation, plastic ban, etc. a number of social welfare programs have been initiated where our students have participated voluntarily with their heart and souls.