08:30 AMCultural & Plays
Opening Assembly & Flag Hoisting
The school assembles on the Quad as the tricolour and the school flag rise over the Main Building.
Celebrating 91 Years of Legacy & Leadership (1935–2026)
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KNOWLEDGE OUR LIGHT
Counting down to Founder's Day • Oct 22, 2026
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EST. 1935✦KNOWLEDGE OUR LIGHT✦CHANDBAGH, DEHRADUN✦91ST FOUNDER'S DAY✦OCTOBER 22–24, 2026✦LEGACY & LEADERSHIP✦
1935 — 2026
Walk the milestones that built the school — tap any card to open its story.
Programme of Events
Filter by day and category, or search for an event, timing or venue — from the Rose Bowl to Skinners.
09:30 AMExhibitions
Science, Art & Design-Tech Exhibitions
Boys' projects across science, art and the design & tech studios, with the archives display in the library.
11:00 AMOld Boys (DSOBS)
Platinum Walk & Heritage Trail
Old Boys process from the Main Building along the heritage trail of the campus they grew up in.
01:00 PMSports
Inter-House Athletics Finals
The loudest afternoon of the year — five houses, one track, and the athletics shield on the line.
03:30 PMExhibitions
Art School Open Studios
The studios throw their doors open: painting, ceramics, printmaking and live portrait sessions.
05:00 PMEats & Stalls
Eats & Stalls Open
Food stalls, house merchandise and the Founder's Day flea market come alive on the lawns.
Dining Hall Lawns
The House System
Four banners since 1935, a fifth since 1991. Hover or tap a crest to flip it and meet the house.
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HYDERABAD
The Blue House EST. 1935Hover or tap to revealHyderabad House
The Blue House · Est. 1935Warm, formidable and fiercely loyal — Hyderabad sets the standard for house spirit on Skinners Field.
- Dominant on the athletics field
- Blue banners of the Chandbagh skyline
- A legendary inter-house rivalry
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JAIPUR
The Green House EST. 1935Hover or tap to revealJaipur House
The Green House · Est. 1935Bold and passionate — Jaipur brings fire to every debate, stage and contest at Chandbagh.
- Fearless in the debating hall
- A proud cricketing pedigree
- Heart of the Quad on Founder's Day
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KASHMIR
The Yellow House EST. 1937Hover or tap to revealKashmir House
The Yellow House · Est. 1937Calm, precise and unshakable — Kashmir wins with quiet excellence, on the field and off it.
- Olympic gold with Abhinav Bindra
- Began life as Gibson House in 1937
- Water-tight defence in house matches
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OBEROI
The Sky Blue House EST. 1991Hover or tap to revealOberoi House
The Sky Blue House · Est. 1991The youngest house in Chandbagh, carrying the newest energy into the oldest of traditions.
- The fifth house, opened in 1991
- Home ground of Pagal Gymkhana
- Sky-blue colours of the Chandbagh skyline
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TATA
The Red House EST. 1935Hover or tap to revealTata House
The Red House · Est. 1935Steadfast and proud — Tata blends grit with grace across ninety-one years of Chandbagh lore.
- One of the four founding houses
- Renowned for house productions
- A loyal legion of Old Boys
Venue Explorer
Tap a pin on the map — or pick a venue below — and the schedule filters to that corner of campus.
Doon Lore Trivia
Five questions, ninety-one years of history. Score big and earn your place on the Quad.
QUESTION 1 / 5 SCORE 0
Who founded The Doon School in 1935?
RSVP & Digital Guestbook
Doscos, parents and friends — write a short wish for the 91st Founder's Day, paint it into a shareable card, and watch it join the wall of greetings.
Confirm Your Attendance
91st Founder's Day • October 22–24, 2026 • Chandbagh, Dehradun
The Wish Wall — tap the share icon on any wish
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Oberoi · Old Boy (Dosco)
"Watching our boys march on Skinners Field gave me goosebumps. What a school."
Meera S.
Parent
"First Founder's Day here. The Main Building at dusk is pure magic."
Devika P.
Visitor
"To the housemasters and staff who shape boys into men of character — our gratitude."
Aisha M.
Parent
"Knowledge our light — happy 91st Founder's Day, Chandbagh!"
Naina T.
Well-wisher
"Ninety-one years on, the valley still calls us home. Happy Founder's Day, Doscos!"
Arjun R.
Tata House · Old Boy (Dosco)
"Once a Dosco, always a Dosco. See you all at Chandbagh this October."
Vikram I.
Hyderabad · Old Boy (Dosco)
"For the late nights in the library and the early mornings on the field — thank you, Doon."
Rohan K.
Kashmir · Old Boy (Dosco)
"Proud of the newest house carrying the flame forward. For theloveofchandbagh!"
Sameer B.
Oberoi · Old Boy (Dosco)
The Wish Gallery
The latest 24 wishes from the wall, each painted as a 91st Founder's Day card. Click any card to download it or share it straight to WhatsApp.