About KHAR EDUCATION SOCIETY
“Leads from darkness to light”
KHAR EDUCATION SOCIETY is a registered educational public trust that was founded in the year 1934 by devoted Social worker late Shri Veerbalbhai Mehta with “MONTESSORI & PRIMARY” Classes. Just to meet the preliminary needs of Gujarati Children-in the then tiny area of Khar – a suburb of Bombay.
Under the inspiration and guidance of late Shri Gurudayal Malikji, and advocate saint – who stood for idealism in the children – both these institutions served the Gujarati society for a good number of years. However, both these institutions had teething trouble of overcoming financial stringencies and various other difficulties. For administrative convenience, financial stability and to facilitate the student’s right from Montessori to Secondary on a gradual scale both these institutions were amalgamated in the year 1946 with a decision that the same should be managed by “KHAR EDUCATION SOCIETY”.
At this very time a capital donation was received from Messrs Maganlal Maneklal Sonawala & Co. and the management of “Khar Education Society (KES)” gave impetus to our present changed name of “SHREE M.M. PUPILS OWN SCHOOL AND SHARDA MANDIR”. KES was fortunate to have valuable selfless services of late Gurudayal Malikji and Smt. Vimlaben Setalwad, who used to take personal interest in the regular management as well as upliftment and expansion of school. They also contributed their time in the collection of funds as well. We should also make special mention of Shri Chottubhai Marfatia who also rendered worthwhile services for our institution.
In 1949, with the performance of the Mangal Puja on Vasant Panchami, KES’s new building on the present plot was erected and the first two stories were inaugurated in 1950. Since then KES is sincerely putting its efforts with the primary aim of an all round development along with education. In 1959, technical section was also added to accommodate increased strength of children, one more section was added to the society’s premises.
This oath was adopted by Shri Jhangirji Vakil. Imbibed with high sense of moral duty, he decided to spread the light of literacy & dispel the darkness of ignorance. Late Shri Jhangiriji Vakil was the visionary founder who saw the needs of children & laid the foundation of educational institution in 1929 in Pune known as “Pupils Own School” and later in 1934 shifted to mumbai, amalagamated with Sharda Mandir and M/s. Maganlal Maneklal Sonawala under the banner of ‘Khar Education Society’.
Since then Khar Education Society has completed its noteworthy & dedicated 79 years of services in the field of education catering to the needs of the society.
OUR FACILITIES
• The school is housed in a five storey building with a playground in the front. It provides sports facilities for Table Tennis, Basket Ball, Hand Ball, Lawn Tennis & Skating.
• The school Library is well furnished and equipped with Reference books,text books, teachers resources and story books and books of knowledge and CD’s
• The School has 4 different spacious science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computers with world class ambiance and facilities.
• The ICT Laboratory has LAN, Internet and Intranet facilities accessible by staff and students.
• Every class has become a SMART CLASS with the installation of latest models of Digital Board and a back up of a knowledge Center in the school.
• There is an Art room and a multipurpose room for various activities.
• The school boasts of a huge State of –the- Art Auditorium with a seating capacity of about 750 people.
• The School Automation program has been initiated with the association of Buzzyears. All areas of schooling have been automated right from online registration for admissions to fees payment (optional), accounting, payroll, library, inventory etc. Parents, Students and the teachers are now in collaboration for academic and admin purposes.
• The school has tied up with Ayaksha Health Care services for continuous medical care and checkup of the students. Workshops related to health care for students, parents and staff are conducted. There is a trained, full time nurse in the school for medical aid.
• There are bus transport services available to the Western and Eastern areas from Juhu/ Vile Parle to Bandra.
• A new educational program is included every Academic year. Shrimad Rajchandra Divine Touch is a worldwide chain of value education and self-development classes for children which is conducting Magic Touch classes which inculcates Value Education in the students from Sr. Kg to II std
PRINCIPLES MESSAGE
I believe in all round development of the child such that it enables a child to be a good citizen and a rational human being. Education should enable him to carve out a niche for himself in the world and realize his potential.
Besides academics we endeavour to inculcate values of discipline, tolerance and an enthusiastic participation in co-curricular and extra curricular activities.
Its my strong belief that we will make great strides in the path of education in days to come.
To accomplish great things, we must not only dream, not only plan but also believe-Nobel Laureate, Avatole France.