The school had the privilege of hosting a distinguished Finnish delegation on 1 September 2026 as part of an enriching interaction focused on education, innovation, sustainability, and youth development.
The visiting delegation comprised Mr Aaro Angerpuro, Finnish delegate, Helsinki-based entrepreneur and sustainability professional with a focus on youth leadership; Mr Antony Sundström, Finnish delegate and mentor working in the areas of education, innovation, and youth entrepreneurship; Ms. Meike Krautscheid, Director of the Finland2030 initiative; Mr Rahul J. Nair, Co-Founder, Lifology, Occupational Psychologist and Psychometrician and Mr Abhishek Kr. Singh, Associate Vice President, Lifology.
The delegation was welcomed by the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, who interacted with the visitors and engaged in an insightful discussion on the education systems of Finland and India. The conversation explored areas of mutual interest, including innovative approaches to learning, student development, entrepreneurship, sustainability and the role of education in preparing young people for the future. The interaction was also attended by Dr Atika Dayal, Head of the English Department; Ms Sudeepta Chatterjee, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator; Activity In-charges: Ms Preeti Pratihari and Ms Kaveri Dhar; School Counsellors: Ms Kanika Madan and Ms Zoya; Ms Taruna Kapoor, In-charge of the AI Innovation & Incubation Centre and Mr Aryan Tayal, CS Faculty, IBDP.
As part of their visit, the delegation toured the school’s AI Innovation & Incubation Centre. They observed the functioning of the Humanoid Robot at the AI Centre, saw the Project Presentation of the team of students who created an App-Bibliotech as a part of their AI learning and interacted enthusiastically with the student appointees. The students actively engaged with the visitors and asked questions about Finnish culture, the education system, sports, youth opportunities and everyday life in Finland. The exchange provided students with an opportunity to broaden their global perspective and learn directly from the international guests.
The delegation subsequently visited the IB Wing, where they observed students engaged in practical work in the Chemistry Laboratory under the guidance of the faculty, Dr Aparna Monga. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase student-led applied learning, scientific inquiry and the effective use of laboratory technology.
The students demonstrated different titration techniques, including redox titration using KMnO₄ versus Mohr’s salt and acid–base titration involving HCl and a strong base. They also demonstrated paper chromatography, explaining the principle of separation and the movement of components through the stationary and mobile phases. This was followed by the starch–iodine–amylase investigation, demonstrating the effect of temperature and enzyme concentration on starch breakdown. There was also the flame-test demonstration, where students explained the characteristic flame colours of different metal ions. The delegates enthusiastically participated by preparing and testing salts, observing the apple-green flame of barium and crimson-red flame of strontium.
The visit was a valuable opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and educational dialogue. It offered meaningful insights into the similarities and differences between the Finnish and Indian education systems while highlighting the importance of innovation, student agency, sustainability and global collaboration in contemporary education.
The interaction with the Finnish delegates was an enriching experience for both students and faculty and served as an encouraging step towards fostering international educational connections and collaborative learning opportunities.