Sri Durugoji Gopala Rao Educational and Charitable Trust (R) started Vidyadayini School, in K.R.Nagar Extension of Harihar town in the year 2003. Housed in 4.5 acre land in a serene , pollution free, safe location, the school aims at becoming an institution known for excellent education. The school has a well established building, lush green park, play ground, water facility, small but pretty swimming pool, well-furnished class rooms, library, an imposing stage, computer and science labs. School has recently added Close Circuit (CC) Cameras in the class rooms for centralized control and HCL based Smart Class, an electronic aided learning facility. School management is planning to add feasible innovative facilities in phases, in future. For example the school annexed a mini zoo including rabbits, lovebirds, swans, turkeys, ducks, hens, tortoises etc., Also it has boarding and lodging facility.
The school has well defined objectives and values ( see our Mission Statement). It follows CBSE syllabus and uses teaching procedures improvised by NCERT. Every program is planned and executed keeping in view the all-round development of children. The school has presently I to X standards. The first batch of Tenth standard students appeared for Board Examination in the year 2008 - 09 and has consistently shown cent percent results in the following years.
The school caters to the educational needs of the poor and middle class people without any discrimination regarding religion, caste or creed. The school follows the Education Act / Rules laid by the government as applicable.
Importance is given to co-curricular activities in compliance with CCE guidelines of CBSE - besides the curriculum, for a balanced development of the students. School activities are divided into Academic, Literary, Cultural, Physical, Technical and Manual. Each student who will be the member of one of the four houses namely Sathya, Shanthi, Seva and Shraddha is given opportunities to participate in the various competitions held from time to time, spread through the academic year. The aim is to inculcate competitive spirit, leadership, team work and build healthy character among the students. School is fully equipped to meet the co – curricular requirements.
The school is in constant touch with 33 Karnataka Bn, NCC, Davangere institute Junior NCC for the benefit of students.