SURAT, India, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
It is a rarity to have a congregation consisting of a minister of federal government, state ministers, vice chancellor of a university, city mayor, district education officer and the who's who of a city to witness a school annual function. V.N. Godhani School of Girls in Surat is a school with a difference. It is an icon of friendship and love. Set by one of the greatest philanthropists of Gujarat, Mr. Govind Dholakia in the memory of his partner-cum-friend, Mr. V.N. Godhani, who left for his heavenly abode almost two and half decades ago, V.N. Godhani School is the school that witnessed the presence of these luminaries. In its twenty-fifth year, this school has a new avatar. The school has taken the responsibility of 'Shaping the New Generation'. This English-medium school, with ultra-modern educational facilities, has catered to academic and other developmental needs of thousands of students, coming from all strata of society, since its inception. Laurels were showered by all who were present on the Founder-Chairman of the school, Mr. Govind Dholakia, who has had no formal education and currently heads India's leading diamond manufacturing company, that has close to a billion-dollar-plus annual turnover and employs 6000 people.
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Visionary Mr. Dholakia introduced an absolute novel idea of introducing a mobile school dedicated exclusively to helping street children and others coming from poor and vulnerable sections of the society. The mobile school focuses on two target groups: street children and street workers who engage with them in informal educational activities. During the function, Mr. Dholakia expressed, "Under the motto 'If a child cannot come to school, we will bring the school to the child', we developed a mobile school. This moving blackboard with relevant educational materials makes it possible for street workers to organise educational activities." These educational materials are designed for mobility, adaptability, durability and resistance to theft.
The educational curriculum at V.N. Godhani School does not aim to replace the traditional school curriculum but the entire ecosystem at school is targeted to increase self-respect and identity, the discovery of talent and empowerment. In this way, the school builds on a strong foundation of faith in one's abilities, self-confidence and the motivation necessary to support further growth processes.
The school prides itself in being a multi-cultural community. Hundreds of students participated in the stage function, depicting various values of life. Close to 5000 parents attended this stunning performance. Mr. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, Cabinet Minister of Education, Gujarat; Mr. Mansukh Mandavia, State Minister of Road Transport and Chemical, Government of India; Mr. Nanubhai Vanani, Minister of State for Education, Gujarat; Mrs. Asmita Shiroya, Mayor and First Citizen of City of Surat; Dr. Dakshesh Thakar, Vice Chancellor, Vir Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat; and Dr. U. N. Rathod, District Education Officer shared the dais at the event. They echoed the same thoughts while praising the school and its management that, "Change is a law of society. So, let's walk with the flow of time and accept the new streams prevailed in the society and education."
Parents present expressed views that as parents, they must have faith and trust in their children and help them move on with the world and help V.N. Godhani School in all its endeavours. Mr. Shreyans Dholakia, Trustee of Ramkrishna Charitable Trust, which runs the school narrated the history of the school, citing statistical details of performance of the students now in the field of education, health, finance, law, accountancy, industry and management. Out of 5243 girl students passing out of the secondary section, 89 are medical graduates, 15 are chartered accountants, 342 have become engineers and 192 have achieved their MBAs and a majority of others have graduated from universities. People of the city will continue drawing an inspiration from this unique school based on trust, affection, adoration and relationship. This future-ready school has all the ingredients necessary to make itself as a best school in the state and country.
About V.N. Godhani School
Founded by a great philanthropist of Gujarat – Shree Govindbhai Dholakia, 25 years ago, in the year 1992, in the memory of his partner-cum-friend; V.N. Godhani English School is one of the best schools in the city today. The school reinforces the Government of India’s social campaign - ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ and only has girl students.
Since, its inception, the school has created a conducive environment and encourages its students to bring out the best in them. The school is equipped with all the modern and necessary amenities and aims to empower the student to become an excellent professional and a mature and responsible citizen.
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