Parents
Communication with the parents of our students is very precious to us – we need the cooperation with them for giving a good education to the students. We use modern teaching methods; and exchange of ideas is compulsory for good progress. The parents have to sign a contract (see bottom) when their child becomes one of our students.
Two times yearly a parents’ meeting is conducted. Our parents show up regularly and support us actively. They do service on the land three days per Academic Year as a balance for receiving free education, free books and free school uniforms for their children. The parents have to become a member of the Shanti Ananda Education Society; like this they are actively involved into the progress of the society and the school.
SCHOOL PROSPECT
MISSION
We can survive in peace and harmony only with Mother Earth, our fellow human beings, plants and animals. The Students should become loving independent and creative personalities able to earn their livelihood in a responsible and self sustainable way respecting the environment and practicing human values.
VISION
Love and appreciation are the highest aims in our pedagogy which wants to develop interest to participate in service activities and to use harmonizing positive thoughts, words and actions. Our teachers are dedicated to teaching with head, heart and hands. Beside Telugu, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social and Science topics like Art and Handworks, Yoga and Sports, Gardening, Caring for animals and Forming the School area are practiced at our Creative Nature Concept School. Play way methods and experiences are fundamental in our education; projects replace step by step the traditional methods.
ADMISSION
- The school offers Education primarily for poor children.
- Education, Text books and School uniforms are provided completely free of cost.
- The school has an open admission policy and no preference or reservation for any community, caste, creed, class, religion or region.
- The provisional admission to qualified students basing on tests is subject to the performance in oral tests generally held in the second week of June.
Daily Structure
- Morning periods: education (English, Telugu, Hindi, Mathematics, Social, Science) and meditation.
- Afternoon periods: Creativity (Painting, Handworks, Music, Yoga, Sports, Gardening etc.) The school has facilities to support interest in creative subjects. Sports and Games are encouraged.
ABSENCE AND LEAVE
- No Student shall absent himself / herself from the School without a leave application form the School Teacher and Headmaster. The name of the student may be removed from the roll if he/she fails to produce a valid explanation.
- Students are strictly forbidden to leave the school premises during school hours without permission.
- For long absence students need to obtain prior permission. The name of the student, who remains absent for twelve consecutive days without leave application, will be removed from the rolls without intimation.
SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Each student is expected to sincerely practice obedience and reverence to teachers and elders. Mutual courtesy and polite behaviour are important as promoting peace and harmony among the students.
- Students are expected to wear clean clothes (Monday to Thursday: School uniforms, Friday: white dresses, Saturday: coloured dresses).
- Cash, Gold ornaments, Mobile phones and Video games are not allowed inside the school.
- The parents are requested to practice service to help the school to develop according to the request of the headmaster.
SCHOOL LIBRARY
The in-house library of about 1000 books is an effective tool in the education process of the students. The collection of books ranges from pedagogy and philosophy to stories, art, gardening and many other topics. The library also contains selected weekly and monthly magazines and newsletters, apart from daily newspapers.
METHODS OF TEACHING
- Play way method
- Learning by doing method
- Experiment and Observation method
- Self-government and Self-effort me
Examination and promotion
Promotion to the higher classes up to class 7th class will base on the pupils’ Annual records including
- Project work
- Practical examinations
- Term examinations
- Annual examination
- Creativity Skills
Medical Camp
The School conducts a Medical Camp every month on 20th. All the students are examined by a doctor and receive medicine if required.
What They Say
"Thank you very much for your open doors and open hearts. I enjoyed the visit at your school project very much; and I hope you will continue to make the children happy while learning and exploring the wonderful nature around the school. I’m looking forward to see you and your teachers and pupils next year."
Visitor, 21st October 2013
"It was a very happy and divine occasion to have a visit to this school. The concept of teaching and the provision of creativity is very unique and amazing. I pray to the Lord to give blessings to the school, to management and children."
Visitor, 30th August 2013
"It was a very amazing reception by the people here! I am thankful for the detailed information on earth blocks and breen building concepts."
Visitor, 24th April 2013
"I am so grateful to all the teachers and staff for allowing to deliver laughter yoga to their amazing school. With love and kindness,"
Visitor, 13th April 2013
"Thank you very much for the invitation and the option to share my knowledge with you! Your project is a courageous step; and I wish you much energy and inspiration for completing it. It is a place of peace; may all those participating in this project be blessed and protected. I felt very energized and recharged in the time with you!"
Visitor, 16th January 2013
"Thank you very much for the friendly presentation of this wonderful project! Here very beautiful areas are being created. Thank you to Horst for his art to create this. I feel a very high spirituality in the realization and as well the love for nature."
Visitor 15th January 2013
"We are very glad to visit your school and will be happy when you can move to the new buildings. Very beautiful project!"
Visitors, 7th January 2013
"Thank you for letting us know such a wonderful project designed for the most needy children of this area. May God guide your initiative towards success and well being of many human beings."
Visitors, 5th January 2013
"Thank you very much for the wonderful reception. My heart is opening when I see the children and the teachers. I hope I see you as soon as possible in the new Nature Concept School in Mudigubba!"
Visitor, 28th December 2012
"Shanti Ananda spreads the wings around our hearts! We experienced great joy and bliss during our visit to the remarkable Model School and community. We pray this heaven will become an example for schools to follow in the Golden Age now unfolding around us."
Visitors, 25th July 2012
"Today we (Peace Welfare Society) conducted an Eye Camp in the Shanti Ananda School. We tested nearly 100 students… All the staff was very cooperative giving good support to us."
Peace Welfare Society, 17th March 2011
"It was a very inspiring day for us, thank you very much for hospitality. Many compliments for the teachers and for their work, Best regards for the new year and for the new school project! We had a lot of joy today with all the children."
Visitors, 28th December 2010
"It was a great pleasure to meet the teachers and the children of the Shanti Ananda English medium School! I hope to see you soon. God will bless your work!"
Visitor, 1st October 2010
"The visit in this school today was a great joy. We are very impressed about the art of teaching and about the great and kind children. We like the loving way of the teachers and children to heal each other."
Visitors 29th September 2010
"I like your school very well. I will help you to get a new school with nice energy."
Visitor, 20th September 2010
"I was very curious to see the Shanti Ananda School. Many thanks for the heartily reception and the good hospitality! Very much thank you for the option to visit the school. I will come again for supporting the new school project!"
Visitor, 14th April 2010
"One of the HIGH LIGHTS of my travels around India and other countries were the smiles, the laughter and the curiosity and honesty of the children – leaving you filled with joy of purest nature. It is a great experience - no words can describe my feelings and emotions. Thank you, Helga, for giving these moments to our lives bringing hope into our future."
Visitor 29th March 2010
"Thank you for your warm welcome and for giving me the opportunity to speak to the children on compassion for animals. I appreciate the school, teachers and all their efforts for a good education of the children! My good wishes for more success and God’s blessings and warm regards!"
Karuna Society for Animals and Nature, 24th February 2010