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A glorious past and an illustrious present
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A young sapling planted initially
has blossomed into a tree spreading its branches and stems of education
far and wide, the perfect example being Indian Education Society. |
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In the year
1911 King George V visited India |
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He
believed that "Education means training which widens our mental horizons".
His great passion for education, encouraged people to spread its light by
starting more and more schools. |
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King George V visited India in the
year 1911. The modest, simple calm and peace loving person made an announcement
of "Education and Agitation. His great passion for education,
encouraged people to spread its light by starting more and more schools.
At times he also rendered a helping hand because he believed that "Education
means training which widens our mental horizons". |
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On 29th September
1917 King George English School formed |
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Late
Shri Nagesh Mahadev Kale, Late Krishnaji Mahadeo Barre, Late Shri Deshmukh,
Late Shri Aras and Late Shri Koranne were the great founders of the school. |
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Inspired by his thoughts, enthusiastic
young men - Late Shri Nagesh Mahadev Kale, Late Krishnaji Mahadeo Barre,
Late Shri Deshmukh, Late Shri Aras and Late Shri Koranne started "King
George English School scaled great heights and on 29th September 1917, Indian
Education Society came into existence. The dream was to have an ideal educational
institution in the vicinity of Hindu Colony, Dadar. |
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The dream became
a reality in 1926 |
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Late
Shri Mathuradas Visanji contributed to lay the foundation, which branched
out to different schools as seen today
in Raja Shivaji Vidya Sankul. |
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This dream became a reality in
1926 when Late Shri Mathuradas Visanji contributed Rs.60,000/- and one lakh
twenty three thousand rupees were contributed by several other people. With
the help of these funds, seeds were sown for a strong foundation, which
branched out to different schools as seen today in Raja Shivaji Vidya Sankul.
This small institution was nourished by late Shri B.N.Vaidya, Late Shri
S.V.Nabar, Late Shri P.Y.Patkar, Late Shri Manikrao Lotlikar and Late Shri
Padmakar Dhamdhere and because of their immense contribution and sincere
efforts, it has reached the pinnacle of glory today.
For the last 90 years it has been glittering and progressing in leaps and
bounds. We can put it like this. Indian Education Society make good students
and good students make Indian Education Society. |
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First
Girl's school was started at Ashlane, Dadar (W) in 1918 |
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Mahatma
Jyotiba Phule was instrumental in smooth working of the school. It helped
to cultivat the seeds for a new girls school and a school for boys at Dadar. |
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Keeping in view the social environment
the first Girl's school was started at Ashlane, Dadar (W) in 1918. This
school has been renamed as "Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Kanyashala"
in appreciation of the Work done by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule - the founder
in the field of Women's education. The number of the students went on multiplying
with the result that the "Girls' School No. 2" was started at
Hindu Colony, Dadar in the year 1937. The institute continued its quest
for excellence and in order to meet the growing demand of school for boys
at Dader (West), Pinto Villa Boys High School started in the year 1939.
This school was later renamed as "S.V."Nabar Guruji Vidyalaya"
in recognition of his dedication to work.
Because of the growing popularity of English Language, convent schools were
becoming the center of attraction. With a view of imparting our Indian cultural
values in English, English medium school was started in Dadar in 1968. Besides
academics, on account of the various cultural activities carried out and
also due to the homely atmosphere created, demand for new schools at various
places gradually increased and thus started a series of new schools. |
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A
series of news schools |
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Bandra
(East) - 1964, Gujarati Medium - 1972, Marol Charkop - 1984, Bhandup 1985.
Gradually society crossed the boundaries of greater Mumbai and in 1989 -
Varsoli, 1990 - Nhava Sheva, 1991 - Chandrakant Patker Vidyalaya at Dombivli,
Titwala, Badlaour, Katrap Schools came into being. |
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I.E.Society has spread its wings
in all directions. All these schools are achieving creditable success by
bagging laurels in various fields. |
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Another
feather in the cap of the institution |
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Architecture and Management College was also started at Manik Vidya Sankul
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Architecture and Management College
was also started at Manik Vidya Sankul as per the demand of today's generation.
Because of effective management and qualitative education, the colleges
have become quite popular and are progressing rapidly. The first batch appeared
for the examination in the year 2000.
As the institution was heading towards achieving the largest and the best
possible qualitative output, there was some dissatisfaction regarding the
English name given to the school and unanimously it was decided to rename
"King George English School" as "Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya"
in 1974 in memory of the Great national hero "Shivaji Maharaj"
who laid the foundation of Maratha power in India. Smt Sumitraraje Bhosale
and Shri Babasaheb Purandre were the chief guests for this inaugural function.
The school was shifted to the new building in 1977. The memory of Shivaji
Maharaj - embodiment of justice and tolerance, a guiding inspiration for
the coming generations should be cherished with love and respect. With this
viewpoint, statue of Shivaji Maharaj is installed in the school campus in
1989 by the Dnyanpeeth Award winner Kusumagraj alias V. W. Shirwadkar and
the entire campus is named as "Raja Shivaji Vidya Sankul". It
was a memorable event when Hon. Life Membership of the institution was conferred
on Kavi Kusumagraj. Out Institution will always salute this humble and great
architect. |
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Special
feature |
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Some of the retired Heads, Teachers and other staff volunteer their services which the society is very glad to accept.
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A special feature whcih deserves
mention is that some of the retired Heads, Teachers and other staff volunteer
their services which the society is very glad to accept. Their rich experience
is thus available to the Society in its working. The Governing Council of
course consists of all Ex-Students who have attained distinctions in their
life and so offer their honorary services in the cause of education.
Amongst other functions the Society is very particular to celebrate 15th
August, 26th January and 1st May as special days. Invariably retired personnel
of the Military, Swatantrya Sainiks and distinguished personalities are
invited to these functions, which serves as inspiration to the Teachers
and Students. A special feature, which perhaps happens in our society, only
is that a Student who has stood first amongst IES students at SSC examination
does the Flag hoisting. |
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