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School
Infrastructure |
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The school campus abounds in facilities and fixtures to aid
and encourage children in their development process. Starting
from the heritage building with spacious classrooms complete
with individual desks, to the presence of maximum number of
working pianos in Panchgani; from the only privately owned
skating rink to the in-house bakery that provides the school's
entire need for daily bread, the infrastructure has been built
and consolidated over the years in a well thought out fashion.
More importantly, all of these facilities are in perfectly
working order and contribute to smooth daily life in the campus.
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Multipurpose
Hall |
 In
July, 2006, a new school
hall was inaugurated
by Dr. M. D. David,
Managing Trustee of
C.M.E.F. Trust, Mumbai.
This
hall seats almost 500
people making it possible
for parents and friends
to enjoy functions in
spacious surrounding.
It is
also useful for many
internal functions.
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Dormitories
Boarders
are housed in well equipped
dormitories grouped according
to their age: |
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Dining
hall and Bakery
Meals are prepared under hygienic conditions with careful
supervision. Every attention is paid to provide a balanced
diet. The school bakes its own bread thus ensuring quality.
There is a separate menu for vegetarians. The following is
a sample of the daily menu which is subject to variation:
| Breakfast,
7.00 am Porridge, eggs or vegetables, Bread
and butter and a cup of milk. |
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Lunch, 10:30 am Fruit. |
| Lunch,
12.00 noon Curry and rice, vegetables, dal,
fruit. |
| Tea,
4.00 pm Bread and butter, jam, tea (Milk
for the little ones) |
| Dinner, 7.00
pm Mutton, chicken, paneer ( thrice a
week) or egg, Vegetables and pudding, chapattis or
bread. |
The spacious dining hall is well laid out
and provides ample space for students to have their meals
comfortably. Separate sections are maintained for vegetarian
and non vegetarian students. Cleanliness is of supreme concern
and strictly maintained to ensure contamination free environs
and hygienic conditions.
The school also runs a Tuck Shop and children can buy tuck
every Saturday. The amount involved will be adjusted against
the advance for personal expenses. If parents wish to send
extra tuck, they are asked to limit it to ONLY ONE small
tuck parcel
a month, as the school diet is varied, wholesome and adequate.
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Hospital |
 The
school hospital is an airy and roomy building capable of
accommodating at least seventeen children should the need
arise. The school hospital contains:
(a) A large ward with fourteen beds (General Ward).
(b) A smaller ward with two beds.
(c) A single room.
(d) A nurse's room connected with all the wards.
The School has a resident nurse who devotes her time to
the care of the children's health. A doctor pays daily visit
to the school.
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If children are admitted to
the local hospital outside the school, then necessary nursing
care will be provided by the school and the parents will be
informed immediately to come to accept responsibility for
the health of the child. The expenses
involved must be paid by the parent. |
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Library
The school has a well stocked library with around
5000 books covering a wide variety of subjects including reference
books, encyclopedias, fiction and non-fiction. |
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books are arranged according
to the Dewey Decimal
System. The library
is spacious and has
an adjoining reading
room facilitating reference
and self study.
Kimmins has perhaps the only well qualified librarian in
Panchgani. Ms A S Kawal, the librarian states: "This
library is a place where concepts and skills are matched
in an environment where creativity is let loose. Students
are encouraged to think and come out with unique viewpoints
through project and assignments".
She strives to usher in innovations to make the reading
habit a real pleasure worth pursuing.
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Computer
Lab
 Computers
form part of the curriculum from
Std I. Spacious, well wired and armed with 20+ computers,
a printer and networking, the computer lab is ideal for
teaching and learning though exploration and experimentation.
Students are given ample time on computers to practice what
they learn. The qualified faculty is ever available and
willing to clarify doubts and pave the way for advanced
learning. Technology is regularly upgraded to keep pace with
the fast changing world of computers.
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Science
Labs
The science labs are well stocked with chemicals and reagents
to help students conduct a variety of experiments in line
with the syllabi. Equipment like Bunsen burners, Vernier
calipers, screw gauges, weighing scales, microscopes, etc,
are regularly put through maintenance cycles to ensure accurate
and desired results during experiments. All safety precautions
are taken as well as taught to students, including first
aid tips in case of burns, nicks and cuts while working.
Audio Visual room
A recent addition to the campus, the AV room is the seat
of audio visual education. Equipped with a video projector
and attached sound system, children are treated to AV entertainment,
educational and instructional videos, epics and explorations
to improve all round knowledge.
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Playing
fields
Being in Panchgani in the midst of nature, the school cannot
but encourage the sport and games pursuits of students. |
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Apart from the huge playground that hosts the athletics, drills
and hockey matches, the school has the only in-campus skating
rink in Panchgani.
Other game courts include basketball, throw ball, netball,
badminton, table tennis and volley ball. An effort is made
to provide facilities for tennis as well. All round participation
in track and field events as well as indoor games is encouraged
and proper
guidance given to interested students |
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resident matron
supported by 2
ayahs. Most of
the dormitories
are connected
to each other
by way of covered
walkways that
allow students
to move from one
to another even
during rains.
The beds, sheets,
cupboards and
rooms are kept
well maintained
and provide hygienic
living conditions.