Author: Aditya Manral

Alumni on Campus | December 2025 – February 2026 The campus has been especially vibrant over the past few months as we welcomed a number of alumni back to Woodstock between December 2025 and February 2026. Whether returning to reconnect with former teachers, walk familiar pathways, engage with students in classrooms,...

Last week, we were delighted to welcome two wonderful alumni back to campus — Faisal Qadir ’19 and Daniel Swarup ’19 — each bringing tremendous energy, expertise, and inspiration to our students. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="47670,47671"] Faisal, an outdoor sports professional specialising in long-distance running, cycling, and climbing, has been advising our Running...

The Homecoming Mela took place this weekend, 29 November 2025 — and it was spectacular. Students, staff, hillside residents, parents, and alumni all came together to celebrate a vibrant day of community. This year’s Mela was especially meaningful, as all funds raised supported the Scholars for Peace (SFP) Scholarship, which helps...

Welcoming Alumni and Board Members Back to Campus The past few months have been filled with moments of reconnection and celebration at Woodstock. From the reopening of Parker Hall to the visit of our Board members, and many alumni returning to the hillside, campus has been alive with stories, laughter, and...

Woodstock School mourns the passing of Dr James Barton (born 6 August 1938), a deeply respected educator and leader who served the school with distinction for more than two decades. Dr Barton passed away on 7 November 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of academic excellence, compassion and spiritual guidance.  Dr...

A momentous celebration took place on campus with the reopening of Parker Hall on 31 October 2025, an event that acquired even more significance by coinciding with Worldwide Woodstock Day.  The morning began with a Woodstock Chapel service, featuring a thought-provoking, engaging – and entertaining! – devotion by Jonathan Abraham ‘01, setting the perfect tone for the day. Guests then gathered for a special tea in the sunny Amphitheatre before entering the stunningly renovated...

Worldwide Woodstock Day 2025 Worldwide Woodstock Day (WWD) once again brought our global Woodstock community together in a spirit of joy and connection. Alumni gatherings took place across cities around the world — from London and Dubai to Paris and Atlanta — each filled with laughter, stories, and the shared warmth...

From banking with global institutions to building and scaling multiple ventures, Manav Mehra, Class of 1996, has carved a dynamic path in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Currently serving on Woodstock School’s Board, Manav also plays an active role as one of the Alumni Ambassadors representing India and is a leading...

Dana Crider, beloved teacher, dorm parent, church leader, environmentalist and long-term Mussoorie resident, passed away on 18 September 2025. For over four decades, his larger-than-life presence was woven into the very fabric of the Woodstock and hillside community. His rich, booming voice could fill an auditorium, his beautiful singing –...