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Hillwoods Academy in Greater Noida conducted a mock air strike drill on May 7, 2025 to prepare students and staff for emergency situations. Teachers and staff guided the students, ensuring order and safety. The exercise aimed to familiarize everyone with safety protocols, including taking cover positions and remaining calm during a crisis. A video was demonstrated prior to the drill to explain and clarify the procedure for the entire drill. The siren stimulated the teachers and students to take shelter. The school administration deemed the drill successful in raising awareness and preparedness for potential air strike scenarios.

Hillwoods Academy, Greater Noida observed Labour Day on May 01, 2025 with a special assembly recognizing our invaluable support staff. The objective was to highlight the dignity of all labour and the crucial role each staff member plays. Students from various classes presented heartfelt, handmade cards to the cleaning personnel, security guards, administrative staff, and others. This touching gesture fostered a strong sense of gratitude and connection within the school community, reinforcing the importance of respect for everyone’s contributions.

A plethora of activities were conducted in throughout the week before the much awaited festival of joy and light, Diwali to sensitise students about the effect of pollution and deterioration of Air Quality after the Diwali celebration. A special assembly was conducted where the students and the staff pledged to be sensitive towards the environment, children, pets and elderly people and; thus not to fire crackers. Distinct competitions were held for the students form Class I to XII, which comprised Drawing, Painting, Poster Making and Rangoli Making where the students showcased their artistic and creative talent to echo the theme of eco-friendly Diwali. The winners were announced and acknowledged for their effort and participation.

A special assembly was conducted on 1st October, 2024 to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Jayanti. The school choir presented the melodious hymn. The students of pre-primary wing masqueraded as Gandhiji and Shastri with the placards on cleanliness and ‘Jai jawan, Jai kisan’. Cleanliness pledge was undertaken by all the students and staff to honour the theme of the year, Swatchta hi Sewa.

21March, 2024 Hillwoods Academy organized its Graduation Ceremony for the young Kindergarten students; and Orientation Programme to welcome the new students and parents in the Hillwoods Family from the new session 2024-25. The parents, students and all the invited guests were equally enthusiastic for the special occasion.   The event commenced with the customary lamp lighting and rendition of prayer to Saraswati Vandana. The students of primary section welcomed all the esteemed guests with a melodious song followed by an adorable dance performance. The tiny tots of Class I, II Class III mesmerised the audience with their confident enactment to showcase the theme of Friendship, Story of Butterfly and Story of Zero respectively. This was followed by the conferring of graduate diplomas and trophies to the tiny tots who walked impressively in their graduation robes and caps. The young graduates shared their experience and beautiful memories with the audience.  The exuberant and perfectly synchronized dance performances by the student of Class II to III were highly appreciated by all the participants. The School Head addressed and enlightened the parents about the glorious history; and motto of the Hillwoods Fraternity which believes in the holistic development of each learner by imbibing the life skills required for being a resourceful citizen of the nation. In her speech, she  invoked the parents for their support and cooperation in shaping the future of the students in the best way.  The memorable day concluded with the distribution of the report cards and best wishes for the commencement of the new academic session.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy Hillwoods Academy added a new feather in its wing by inaugurating the 1st edition of Hillwoods Academy Model United Nations Committee Greater Noida (HAMUCGR)  on  17  December 2024. The event was graced by, Brigadier Sanjay Agarwal, Sena Medal  Bar &  a veteran. Brigadier Agarwal is the former Security Advisor, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India; Advisor, National Highway Authority of India; Advisor to the Govt of Seychelles and President of the Services Selection Board in the Govt of India. A Distinguished Professor at SRM IST NCR Campus, FMS. He is a regular speaker on success in life, leadership, strategy planning, management and motivational issues in various government, industry and academics circles. The day commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest along with Ms. Rita Srivastava, Director, Hillwoods Academy and Ms. Meenakshi  Butail, Vice-Principal , Hillwoods Academy, symbolizing the beginning of this auspicious occasion. A memento was presented to the Chief Guest of the day by the Vice Principal in honour of his presence. A melodious performance was presented by the school choir to welcome the guests and the participants. The committees and the agendas were introduced setting the incredible line of sessions ahead. HAMUNCGR, 2024 souvenir was unveiled by Brigadier Agarwal. In his address, Brigadier Agarwal referred global leaders like Sundar Pichai and Boyan Slat, urging students to become the “future pillars of the world.” He inspired the young delegates to  embrace innovation and global responsibility, encouraging them to rise as tomorrow’s leaders with courage and vision. Additionally, he accentuated the significance of the platform in  developing students’ communication abilities, which would equip them with the necessary skills to engage in diplomatic dialogues in the future. Ginisha Gulati , Secretary General, officially opened the conference by striking the gavel. The second day of HAMUNC concluded with a splendid closing ceremony on 18 December 2024, which began with a energizing performance by the students of Class VII. Ms, Sangeeta Singh, Principal, Hillwoods Academy in her address praised the Organising Committee for their efforts and urged them to be motivated to conduct and participate in these types of events in future.  Vice Principal in her address thanked all the delegates and congratulated the Organising Committee for their tireless effort which made the event a great success. The ceremony featured memento presentations to the Executive Board and awards for delegates, including trophies and certificates in categories such as Special Mention, High Commendation, and Best Delegate. The school secretariat was also acknowledged for their efforts.   The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Deputy General Kanisk Bhati, and Ginisha Gulati formally closed the conference.