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No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior

Coordinates: 26°17′42″N 78°14′50″E / 26.2950069°N 78.2473554°E / 26.2950069; 78.2473554
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No.1 Air force School
Address
Map
NH92, Bhind Road

Maharajpura

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474020

India
Information
School typeSchool Co-educational
MottoVidya Dadati Vinayam
(Knowledge Provides Gratitude)
FounderAir Force Station, 40 wing, Gwalior
Sister schoolNo.2 Air Force School
School boardCBSE
School districtGwalior
ChairmanAir Commodore Ashish Singh VM VSM
PrincipalMs Ajeeta Singh
Classes1st-12th
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7
HousesArjan, Mukherjee, Lal and Katre
Colour(s)Blue, Yellow, Red and Green
Song"Vidya Vinay Vivek Ki"
PublicationFlight (magazine)
Websitewww.no1airforceschoolgwl.com

26°17′42″N 78°14′50″E / 26.2950069°N 78.2473554°E / 26.2950069; 78.2473554 No 1 Air Force School, Gwalior is a co-educational English medium institution located at its campus at Maharajpura, Gwalior.

History

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Originally christened as Air Force Vidya Bharati School, later renamed to No.1 Air Force School was established on 23 July 1990 with classes I TO VI. The school was upgraded to a Senior Secondary School in the year 1994-95 and was affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education Delhi.

The school is under the management and control of the Indian Air Force with Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station, Gwalior, as its chairman. An advisory board consisting of experienced officers and representatives of parents, guides, inculcates and advises on the programs.Current principal of the school is Mrs.Toshima Singh Rajput.

School Football team

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The school supports sports like football & basketball. The school football team plays at many different levels. The school also organizes ARJAN CUP every year, it is a major football event.Last year it lost to Army Public School in the finals of Arjan Cup 4-0. In 2023 the football team secured runners-up position in Upmanyu Cup.