Peepal Grove School

The Peepal Grove School---a school where imagination is allowed to soar; where methods are failed instead of students; where teachers lead by example and not by command; a place where students have a voice and can expect dignity. Nestled in an enchanting valley, beside a lake and surrounded by undulating hills, the school (with a Teacher:Student ratio of 1:5) is not just a learning space for students - the school itself is learning, striving to do justice to the needs of children. Founded by Padma Bhushan Sri M, an inspirational leader and educationist, the school was inaugurated by the legendary Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006. The attempt is always to inspire the students to explore diverse vistas and develop the courage to go beyond what they see as possible for themselves. Everyone - educator, parent or student - is invited to explore and contribute to this movement under the Peepal Trees! Our school motto sums it up: Samvo Manamsi Jaanatam - With Our Minds Put Together, May We Understand.

Viraj Naidoo takes a few of the participants of the PGS retreat 2017 on an interactive tour of PGS. He explains what makes PGS different from other schools. It turns into an open and honest discussion of the philosophy of PGS. He stresses that in PGS, students are encouraged to explore, think for themselves, learn and grow into fine, sensitive and aware human beings. Some of the highlights of the delightful interaction between Mr.Viraj Naidoo and the PGS retreat participants are; 1) Teacher:Student ration - less than 1:4 2) Open air classrooms - studies under the trees depending on the lessons 3) Weekly compulsory reading hour when everyone on the campus is reading - a rarity indeed 4) No uniform - dress code for the students decided by the students 5) PGS was started by Sri M in 2006 6) No exams till Std 8 7) Cell phones and electronic gadgets not allowed 8) Computer usage by students allowed only for research, always monitored by a teacher. The need for the computer usage always questioned so that it's fruitfully utilized. 9) New students made to feel at home by older students 10) Students encouraged to write and post articles on the bulletin board 11) Bird watching treks 12) Overnight camps in the hills for the older students

“An independent learner is a person who does not learn because of an extrinsic reward or punishment. An independent learner is someone who has a high degree of self awareness and is able to have a long term view of her interests and aspirations and move towards that”, says Viraj Naidoo-Principal, The Peepal Grove School. At The Peepal Grove School, the emphasis is on enhancing intrinsic motivation, sparking the innate curiosity of children and developing creativity and critical thinking. Children flourish in an atmosphere of trust and openness, where they are cared for, supported in their creative pursuits, and encouraged to develop their skills. This, we believe, transforms students into independent learners. For more information about The Peepal Grove School please visit the website : www.peepalgroveschool.org

The Peepal Grove School is a co-educational residential school (affiliated with the CISCE Board), located near Madanapalle in Chittoor District, Andhra Prade...

In this interaction with the students and teachers of The Peepal Grove School, Sri M addresses questions around the ease and complexity of comprehending the Upanishads and exposure to the Upanishads in schools.

Principal , Peepal Grove School , Satsang Foundation

In this interaction with the students and teachers of The Peepal Grove School, Sri M shares his insights on education. He explains that willingness to unlear...

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