Dr. Gaurav Arora '93, MD, MBA is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician in the United States with over two decades of experience in acute and critical care. A graduate of the University of Toledo College of Medicine, he has worked across high-volume emergency departments serving diverse communities. Alongside his clinical practice,...
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...
A Word from Mr Akshay Shah - Director - Hanifl Centre Freshly honoured with the “Award for Excellence” by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), Hanifl Centre has had an incredibly dynamic and productive academic year so far, marked by continuous engagement, impactful training programmes and a strong commitment...
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...
As we prepare to launch its Pre-Conservatory Music Mastery Programme, we are thrilled to spotlight Dr. YunJi Kwak, a deeply accomplished pianist and educator whose journey through music has been nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Kwak’s musical journey began with a spark: Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. As a child, she...
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...
When Mr Joel Ford stepped into his role as Head of Libraries, he was met with a challenge to create a new space for students where curiosity could come alive. Though the shelves of our UY library were brimming with books, many went untouched. The library had become more of a...
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...
