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Article by Linah Baliga

  Juhu residents supervise municipal school

Linah Baliga TNN 

Posted On: Friday, December 24, 2010

Mumbai: The upscale residents of Juhu are serious about imparting quality education to children from slums in their area. Ward number 63 under the chairmanship of their local corporator Adolf DSouza in Juhu has formed a committee with active Juhu residents under the government’s Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan scheme to monitor municipal schools in their ward.

They have successfully started a pilot project of monitoring Gandhigram municipal school opposite Iskcon temple in Juhu. As of December 2010, this committee has managed to register 415 students. It is now a thriving English medium municipal school showing a remarkable rise in demand for admissions.

The committee comprising members from Juhu Welfare Citizens Trust include Sherley Singh, Anand Desai, Gulu Gadekar, Jenny Baptista and Anjali Bose, headed by local corporator Adolf Dsouza. The committee observed that there was a high dropout rate in municipal schools because parents wanted children to be educated in English. “We realised our challenges were quite significant. English teachers were not present in BMC schools. Basic resources weren’t available,” said Desai.

The committee went house-to-house and started the registration process. The teachers are volunteers from Teach for India and Podar Education Trust, experienced retired teachers from the Juhu locality and a couple of municipal teachers. The administrative responsibility is looked after by Gulu Gadekar, who has 30 years of Montessori education experience. The first day, 80 children enrolled and now there are 415, said Anjali Bose, member, managing committee of the school, on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Yoga activity

Finding balance in body and mind, our students embrace the tranquility of yoga practice at school.

Inhale peace, exhale stress – our students discover the transformative power of yoga in the midst of their school day.

School days made serene with yoga breaks! Our students unwind, stretch, and find inner calm amidst their busy schedules.

Tree plantation activity

Seeds of change blossom into trees of hope as our students embrace environmental stewardship through tree planting.

Rooted in sustainability, our students plant trees with care, nurturing a greener tomorrow one sapling at a time.

With each tree planted, our students sow the seeds of a sustainable future, cultivating a world of harmony and balance.

In the hands of our students, saplings become symbols of resilience and renewal, fostering a healthier planet for generations to come.

Indian Salad Day 2009

– Fruitful creativity at its finest! Our talented student crafts a salad that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

– Harvesting talent and flavor! Our student's fruit salad is a celebration of nature's bounty.

– Slicing, dicing, and creating magic! Our student's fruit salad is a culinary triumph.

– A burst of color, flavor, and talent! Our student's fruit salad shines bright on Salad Day.

– Savoring the sweetness of success! Our student's fruit salad is a true masterpiece of taste and artistry.

– Turning fruits into a feast for the eyes and palate! Our student's salad is a work of edible art.

First Day School Activity 2009

– Paper trails lead to new beginnings – students' imaginative paper creations mark the first day back after lockdown!

– The magic of paper brings excitement to the first day back – students' creative endeavors dazzle and delight!

Each stroke a story, each color a dream – our students bring their imagination to life.

Each stroke a story, each color a dream – our students bring their imagination to life.

Capturing the essence of friendship and adventure, our students' drawings of Nobita and Doraemon are a heartwarming celebration of childhood innocence and joy

From pencil to paper, our students' drawings transcend reality, inviting us into worlds of beauty and wonder.

From doodles in notebooks to gallery-worthy masterpieces, our students' drawings inspire awe and admiration, showcasing their incredible talent and creativity.