Amchi Shala Chembur

Amchi Shala a Marathi Medium School, founded by Shri J K Karmalkar in Tilak Nagar Chembur area has been imparting quality education since 1961. Infobox School
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'From Ignorance to Enlightenment'
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History

In the 60’s, Tilak Nagar (Mumbai) situated between Chembur and Ghatkopar was a huge township colony specially constructed for industrial workers, working in and around Chembur. There were no schooling facilities for the workers and their children. The population mainly consisted of financially lower middle class Maharashtrian families.

Shri Janardan Krishna Karmalkar a teacher had an experience of founding schools like Chembur High School decided to shift his attention to this needy area. The Housing Board gave him part of building no 26 in Tilak Nagar to start his endeavor. He founded a trust Gareeb Vidyarthi Sahayyak Mandal (GVS Mandal) in 1958. The main aim of the trust is embedded in the name itself "A trust to help poor and needy class of society". He started a school under the auspices of the trust on 19th June 1961, which was called as Amchi Shala. ( coord|19.069358|72.899737|region:IN_type:edu [ [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=19.069358&lon=72.899737&z=17&l=0&m=a Map] provided by Wikimapia] } shows exact location of Amchi Shala in Chembur area.

All throughout the formation of the trust and the school he was ably supported by his wife Smt Indira Karmalkaralso a teacher and later became Principal of Amchi Shala. In the beginning there were 310 students with 7 divisions and 11 teaching staff.

chool Philosophy

The school believes in the principle that education should not only be limited to what is taught in textbooks. For overall progress and mental growth of a student the school believes in extra and co-curricular activities in art, science, nature, environment, sports and culture.

The school now has its own 3 storied building which has around 24 classrooms. The school works in 2 shifts. Amchi Shala has the following facilities for all round development of students.
* ~ convert|10000|sqft|m2|abbr=on playground
* ~ 3200 X convert|2|sqft|m2|abbr=on Fully air – conditioned assembly hall
* 2 Fully air – conditioned computer labs housing 40 computers provided by IBM through IBM Kidsmart program [ [http://research.microsoft.com/users/joyojeet/mumbai.htm Pictures from Mumbai ] ]
* Science Lab with projector facilities
* Library for students
* Medicinal plant garden maintained by students

Curriculum

The school works in 2 shifts. From 1st to 10th standard there are 44 divisions with each division having average of 55 students. Each year about 85% of students clear the year and get promoted to next division. Average passing percentage of SSC students has been around 75%. March 2007 saw a phenomenal 97% passing their SSC exam.
Along with the regular exams the students are encouraged for appearing in scholarship exams for 4th and 7th std, National Talent Search (NTS) exam for 8th and 10th std, Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidnyanik Spradha Pariksha for 6th std and 9th std, Tilak Maharashtra Vidhyapeeth Pariksha for 6th and 7th std, Drawing Grade Examination for 9th and 9th std.

Extra Curricular Activities

The school prides itself in providing a comprehensive range of extra curricular activities in which the student can realize his true talent. The areas and particular activities are as follows

Arts

* Swara Malhar Sangeet Spardha, M Ward Level, Yearly, Inter School singing competition for 1st to 12th std.
* Drawing and Painting Exhibitions, showcasing drawings and paintings made by the school students and teachers for public viewing.

cience

* Active participation and hosting of M Ward Level Inter School Science Exhibition.
* Participation in various scientific activities of Bal Vidnyan Parishad, Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education and Marathi Vidnyan Parishad.

Nature

* Medicinal Plant Garden consisting of more than 125 species of herbs and plants created and maintained exclusively by students of Amchi Shala Chembur.
* Asha Nature Club, formed by the school is involved in activities such as "Tiger Save Project" by WWF, Birds and habitat photo collection with scientific information etc.

ports

* The School boasts of a cricket pitch and a cricket club inaugurated by Mr. Lalchand Rajput (Manager of Indian Cricket team). The school encourages students to participate in Ward and city level tournaments.

ocial Activities

The school believes in educating not only the student but also their parents and society as a whole. Hence the school runs various social awareness programs as follows

* Literacy campaign for parents
* Free Computer education for parents
* Participation in Leprosy Eradication
* Aids Awareness, Health Awareness for students as well as parents
* Yearly Free Medical checkup for students and parents
* Financial aid to ailing students for their well-being
* Distribution of uniforms and mid day meals to needy students

For her untiring dedication and efforts towards the field of education through the above activities, current principal Smt N V Karmalkar was awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Shikshak Kalyan Pratisthan Puraskar and Maharashtra state’s Savitribai Phule Puraskar.

Future Direction

Tilak Nagar is fast changing from a financially lower middle class to upper/higher middle class society. The need for an English medium school imparting quality education is growing. Taking this into consideration the current chairman (Ex Mayor of Mumbai) Shri R T Kadam along with the board of trustees have decided to start an English Medium Wing of the school. On 19th June 2007 trust has started K.G. section of English Medium School.

Trustees

The founder board of trustees was as follows

Primary Section

Notable Alumni

External links

* http://picasaweb.google.com/amchishalachembur

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