
The Kalyani School is everything that I had envisioned it to be - a school that delivers the best academics, has a healthy but competitive sports culture, gives plentiful stage exposure curated at a professional level, provides first hand international exposure, promotes healthy emotional development, instils the seeds of empathy and respect, and above all, is a happy place that all students cherish and value.
During my formative years, I was fortunate to watch my mother found The Shri Ram Schools. In 1988, holistic education and all-round development were very new concepts for education, in India. Witnessing the growth of the schools and getting a deep understanding of the importance of primary education, made me want to follow in her footsteps.
Taking that learning forward, in all these years, we have ensured that for every decision that is taken at The Kalyani School, and for every policy that is put in place, students occupy the centre stage. We have also realized that the happiness of the students is directly proportional to the contentment of the faculty. In this regard as well, we are constantly striving and taking measures to ensure the well- being of our staff, while regularly upskilling them and hand holding them to achieve better quality.
As we continue to evolve, we will keep on striving to make the school a happy place for both students and educators - a place where they both strive for excellence, grow in character, instil curiosity and foster compassion. Our commitment is to make every child feel seen, heard and empowered.
My dream to start a school in Pune bore fruit in April 2015. Having seen my mother create an institution like The Shri Ram Schools in Delhi, I wanted to follow in her footsteps and establish a similar educational institute in Pune. The Kalyani School provides a child-centric and loving atmosphere and I can proudly say that our students truly love coming to school.
During this journey there have been many challenges and many obstacles, but we have learnt from all of them and have come out stronger and better. The credit for the immense success of the school goes to our Principal, Mrs. Waddan and her team of vice-principals, coordinators and teachers, who give their heart and soul to the school on a daily basis. Our staff is very hardworking and passionate and they have given their best to create a safe and joyful environment for our students.
As a school, we strongly believe in investing in our teachers, and hence we do several training workshops throughout the year to help our teachers hone their skills, to upgrade their knowledge and to learn the best teaching practices possible. These workshops not only build stronger teachers, they also refresh their minds and give them a chance to innovate in the classroom.
The Kalyani School provides world-class infrastructure – airy, well-furnished classrooms, multiple activity rooms, fantastic sports facilities, and multi-purpose halls. The students have benefitted from these resources and have shone in many inter-school sports and co-curricular competitions. I am sure that given these opportunities, our students will continue to bring many laurels to our school.
Personally, I am very satisfied with what we have accomplished so far, with all the achievements of our students and teachers. But the journey has just begun, and there is still a long road to travel. I am looking forward to seeing the school grow from strength to strength.
– Mrs. Deeksha Kalyani (Director)