Each year, we celebrate Founders’ Day to honour our legacy and the lamp that has guided and shaped generations of Doscos. The occasion pays tribute to the vision and values that continue to define The Doon School, bringing together members of our fraternity to witness and be part of the School’s ever-evolving journey. Exhibitions by students, spirited sports events, the School Play, and the Pagal Gymkhana capture the essence of life at Doon — experiences that shape character, brotherhood, and the enduring ideal of an aristocracy of service.
Navrang: Celebrating 90 Years of The Doon School’s Legacy
Headmaster's Speech at 90th Founder's Day | The Doon School
Chief Guest Speech at 90th Founder's Day at The Doon School
School Captain's Speech at 90th Founder's Day at The Doon School
Founder's Day 2025 Play at the Grand Rose Bowl
The Doon School at 90 | Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
| Thursday, 16th October, 2025 | |
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| 1000 hrs | Parents and Old Boys enter School |
| 1030 hrs - 1330 hrs | Exhibitions by all departments |
| 1100 hrs - 1830 hrs | Lunch & Refreshments at the food stalls for Students, Staff, Parents and Old Boys |
| 1100 hrs - 1400 hrs | Palettes of Promise - Art Exhibition for a Cause at Art School Museum 2 |
| 1500 hrs - 1730 hrs | Inter House Athletics Finals, Platinum Walk (Class of 1955) and 90 m Run for Fun (1 Race - 2 Parents, 2 Old Boys, 2 Masters) on the Main Field |
| 1745 hrs - 1845 hrs | At Home Tea in the respective Houses for Parents with Housemasters, Tutors, Dames & Students |
| 1900 hrs | Parents’ and Old Boys’ departure |
| Friday, 17th October, 2025 | |
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| 0930 hrs | Parents and Old Boys enter School |
| 0930 hrs - 1330 hrs | R.L. Holdsworth T-20 Cricket Match on the Main Field (Old Boys vs School Team) |
| Old Boys Sports Gala at Sports Complex & Main Field | |
| 1030 hrs - 1130 hrs | Basketball |
| 1100 hrs - 1120 hrs | Swimming |
| 1430 hrs - 1600 hrs | Padel |
| 1445 hrs - 1615 hrs | Football |
| 1100 hrs - 1115 hrs | Hindi Street Play near CDH |
| 1100 hrs - 1300 hrs | Exhibitions continue |
| 1100 hrs - 1400 hrs | Palettes of Promise - Art Exhibition for a Cause at Art School Museum 2 |
| 1100 hrs - 1230 hrs | DSOBS interaction with the Parents of B, A and S Forms in the Kilachand Library |
| 1100 hrs - 1830 hrs | Lunch & Refreshments at the food stalls for Students, Staff, Parents and Old Boys |
| 1120 hrs - 1140 hrs | Smart Classroom Inauguration in memory of Dr. S.D. Singh and Mr. Praveen Singh (200-K, 1971) in the Main Building |
| 1145 hrs - 1215 hrs | Smart Classroom Inauguration by Class of 2005 in the Main Building |
| 1230 hrs - 1430 hrs | Headmaster’s Lunch for Silver Jubilee Class of 2000 along with Classes of 1985, 1990, 1995, 2005 and 2010 in the HM’s Garden |
| 1300 hrs | Gift by Classes of 1990 & 2000 at the Headmaster’s Lunch |
| 1300 hrs - 1315 hrs | English Street Play near CDH |
| 1345 hrs - 1415 hrs | Distribution of the Holdsworth Cricket Trophy followed by High Tea at Roy’s Corner on the Main Field |
| 1420 hrs - 1440 hrs | Tug of War : Old Boys vs Parents, Masters vs Students followed by the Finale on the Main Field |
| 1500 hrs - 1600 hrs | Western Band Performance outside the BML Munjal Auditorium |
| 1620 hrs - 1640 hrs | Sand Art in the BML Munjal Auditorium |
| 1700 hrs - 1830 hrs | Chandbagh Debates in the BML Munjal Auditorium |
| 1915 hrs - 2015 hrs | Founder’s Play for Parents, Invited Guests and S & SC Forms in the Rose Bowl |
| 2020 hrs | Parents’ and Old Boys’ departure |
| 2030 hrs | Headmaster’s Dinner for Diamond Jubilee Class of 1965 and Golden Jubilee Class of 1975 along with Classes of 1955, 1960, 1970 and 1980 in the HM’s Garden |
| Saturday, 18th October, 2025 | |
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| 0930 hrs | Parents and Old Boys enter School |
| 1030 hrs - 1500 hrs | Jaipur House Pagal Gymkhana on Skinners |
| 1100 hrs - 1230 hrs | DSOBS AGM in the Kilachand Library followed by Tea & Refreshments |
| 1100 hrs - 1300 hrs | Palettes of Promise - Art Exhibition for a Cause at Art School Museum 2 |
| 1130 hrs - 1200 hrs | Gift by Class of 1995 |
| 1230 hrs - 1245 hrs | Inauguration of Photo Wall - DS 90 at Cafe Aqueduct |
| 1245 hrs - 1300 hrs | Inauguration of DS 90 Sculpture adjacent to HM’s Residence & Café Aqueduct (Gift by Class of 1990) |
| 1300 hrs - 1500 hrs | Headmaster’s Lunch for the Chief Guest, Board of Governors, IPSS Members, Donors, Invited Guests (Class of 1955) in the HM’s Garden |
| 1300 hrs | Lunch for all at Jaipur House Pagal Gymkhana on Skinners |
| 1500 hrs - 1700 hrs | Palettes of Promise - Art Exhibition for a Cause at Art School Museum 2 |
| 1500 hrs - 1645 hrs | IPSS Meeting in the Kilachand Library followed by Tea |
| 1800 hrs - 2045 hrs | Founder’s Day Speeches and Music Programme in the Rose Bowl * |
| 2045 hrs - 2200 hrs | Food Stalls will re-open on Skinners** |
| 2115 hrs | Students leave with Parents after Housemasters’ permission |
Thursday, October 23rd: D to SC Form students return to School by 18.00 hrs.
*Dress Code : Formals * In case of rain, Founder’s Day Speeches & Music Programme scheduled on Saturday, 18th October 2025 (1800 hrs - 2045 hrs) will be shifted from the Rose Bowl to the BML Munjal Auditorium ** Meals will be available on payment for those willing to avail the option. Please be seated 15 minutes prior to commencement of events Please switch off mobile phones during the plays, speeches & concerts