Vintage legacy girls day schools 2026-27

October 19, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

“It’s a proud moment for all of us to be ranked India’s #1 vintage legacy girls day school for the fourth consecutive year. This award reflects consistency, not a one-time achievement. St. Mary’s has a 160-year-old legacy, and the effort of our entire school community is to ensure that this legacy is contemporised for every new generation. We have preserved our best traditions while embracing innovation and changing education needs. I am especially pleased that we have been awarded high scores under the parameters of academic reputation, co-curricular education, sports education, curriculum and pedagogy, and quality of alumni. This recognises our school’s holistic development tradition, beyond academic results. We believe that sports, the arts, and co-curricular activities are as important as academics in developing confident and well-rounded young women. As we move forward, we are strengthening our curriculum and pedagogy, investing in infrastructure upgradation and technology, and professional development of our teachers” — Caroline Diane Ross (centre), Principal, St. Mary’s School, Pune (estb.1866, 2,800 students and 150 teachers)

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“Most schools never consciously chose their basic unit. They inherited one from the past: the class. With the class as the focus, the things that happen between people get squeezed out: the apprentice learning alongside someone skilled, the child taught where they are rather than where the class is, and the daily practice of getting along with people they did not choose. The most promising new schools are organising themselves around the individual child rather than the class. A better approach is to group children by readiness in each subject and change those groups as they progress. Communication, collaboration and handling disagreement need daily practice. In a school built around individual progress, teachers get time back to observe, diagnose, mentor and step in where they are most needed. Most teachers entered the profession to make a difference to children. Many spend their careers managing classes instead. The best new schools offer them a system that finally lets them do the work they signed up for.”

- Rahul Raghavan, Economic Times, (27/10)

“Prevention begins with understanding young people, their struggles and the environments in which they grow up. A sense of belonging, nurturing relationships and meaningful social interactions can play a crucial role in protecting adolescents from substance abuse. When young people feel connected to their families, schools and communities, they are more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms, make informed choices and seek help when needed. Parents, teachers and community leaders must work together to create supportive spaces where adolescents feel heard, valued and understood. Schools must go beyond academic achievement to foster inclusion, emotional wellbeing and genuine relationships. Ultimately, preventing substance abuse requires looking beyond individual behaviour and recognising the influence of the relationships and communities that shape young lives.”

- Navdeep Aggarwal, Economic Times, (22/10)

Vintage legacy girls day schools 2026-27

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