Apeejay School, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
Apeejay School, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, India is located in the foothills of the Pandavkada hills, was established in the year 2000. The school started its journey with the introduction of Pre-Primary section. In this short span of time the school has attained Senior Secondary status. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi (CBSE). The school has a capacity of AbOUT 2000 children and 100 faculty members, including teachers, and other people.
Infrastructure
Apeejay School , Kharghar ,is situated on a land measuring 12,897 sq.mtrs. acquired from CIDCO in 1998, out of which 6000. sq.mtrs. are for the building and 6897 sq.mtrs. for the playground and other activities.
The Temple of Knowledge: The school has a well-equipped automated library with a rich collection of latest books in different fields of study and of general nature. The school also subscribes to more than 25 periodicals and journals in order to update the students with current affairs and also help them develop with a view to take on the competitive world of today.
Activity Room: The Pre-Primary kids learn and enjoy creating new things during the activity period. Play equipments, toys, traffic signals, water pools and sandpits are some of the major attractions. Latest equipments that will enhance learning by doing are introduced every year.
Fusion of Technology with Teaching: The school has a state of the art Computer Centre equipped with the latest hardware and software with emphasis on CAL (Computer Aided Learning). It also provides access to internet for the teachers as well as for students. The school has more than 75 computers placed at different locations in the school connected through LAN.
Let's Reinvent: The school hosts well equipped modern laboratories for experimentation in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These laboratories are equipped with INSTRUMENTS, chemicals and models to cater to the needs of the senior secondary school too. In addition, the school also has a General Science Laboratory that caters to the needs of the middle school. The school has a separate Mathematics Laboratory and a Resource Room for Social Science.
Science Park: A unique "Science Park" - one of its kind in Navi Mumbai has been set up in the school premises. Concepts of centrifugal force, reflection of sound, structure of DNA, angular velocity are displayed through life size models. The Sun Dial, Periscope, Archimedes screw etc. are an added attraction of the park. These life size gadgets give students an opportunity to 'Learn by Doing' thus aiding to better understanding of underlying principles.
Audio-Visual Room: The school has an ultra modern Audio-Visual room equipped with T.V., DVD player, Computer, LCD projector and overhead projector to BLEND technology with teaching. Teachers utilize the Computer Aided Learning Packages to enhance understanding of concepts.
Performing Arts: The school has separate rooms for Art & Craft and Music & Dance. The school also provides opportunity for students to learn the basics of dramatics. The Art room is designed in such a way that students derive aesthetic inspiration from the ambience itself. Ample space, light and all necessary accessories so that students are given maximum scope for expression and improvement. The school has a music room specially designed for imparting music lessons(vocal and instrumental) to students. Various instruments (percussion, wind and string) are made available to students. Each class has a separate music period wherein the students are encouraged to experiment and choose from an array of fields available.
M. I. Room: The school has a separate M.I.Room with a full time nurse to help children who may require first aid during school hours. A doctor visits the school everyday to look into the medical needs of the students.
Games and Sports: The school has a big playground that caters to all major games like football, basketball etc. Indoor games like table tennis, chess and carrom are also taught. In addition to this, excellent playground equipments have been arranged for tiny tots of the Pre-Primary section.
Other Facilities: Each class in the senior section is provided with a TV. The school also has a separate Mathematics Laboratory and a Resource Room for Social Science.