History

HISTORY

Education is the best wealth among all No one can steal it, no state can snatch it, it cannot be divided among the brothers and it’s not heavy to carry. As one consumes or spends, it increases, as one shares, it expands. Thus, education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. With this view in mind in the year 1969, few wise like-minded people together laid the foundation of Guru Nanak English High School.

Guru Nanak English High School was established in the heart of Kalyan city in Rambaug lane no. 4. It is non-residential school in nature and is easily approachable by all-weather road. This is a school providing education to students of all sections of society. Guru Nanak English High School is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Education. It consists of grades from 1st to 10th. It also has an attached pre-primary section and Junior College for commerce. A Child once admitted to Nursery class can pass out as a matriculated student. The school has received its aid in the year 1972. In 1988 Jr. college of commerce was started.You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. With a passion to serve society relentlessly our management contributed together to build an institution. A small sapling then in 1969 has now transformed into a huge tree bearing fruits which serves our society lifelong. In 1969, our school building was a small building with few rooms, after 50 summers it is now grown into a majestic 4 storey L shaped building with 27 multifaceted classrooms. Our classroom now is well furnished with E –learning and modern amenities to enhance educational Goals. With laboratories students are soldiers well equipped with arm. Our school is gifted with well-equipped science laboratory where our budding scientists explore and unravel scientific theory and mystery. We have computer room which is furnished with more than 50 computers where our kids.

Naming of Guru Nanak Marg President Shri Tapsi Seth Pande - Kalyan Municipal Council Councillor - Bhajan Singh Sembi - Kalyan Municipal Council and the Members of Guru Singh Sabha on Naming Ceremony “GURU NANAK MARG” 1968-69

Inauguration of First School Office in Gurudwara Veranda (Old Building) First Row: Mr. Gangar, Ajit Singh Jeswal Ranjit Singh, Kehar Singh, Mohinder Singh Saini Awtar Singh Sethi, Amar Singh, Bhai Satwant Singh Back Row: Santosh Singh, Kripal Singh, Kabal Singh Gurumukh Singh, Jai Singh Minhas, Teja Singh

Late S. Teja Singh Laying foundation Stone of School Building in 1970 Standing in First Row - S. Dileep Singh Sira, S. Kripal Singh Jaswal, S. Ratan Singh Sembi, Kabal Singh Saini, S. Gurumukh Singh Gundoo, S. Nirmal Singh Ahluwalia,S. Nirmal Singh, S. Santokh Singh

Initial Stage of the School Building

S. Kabal Singh Laying foundation Stone of School Building 1970

A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of student’s life. It is a learner’s den. Our school also has arranged library where stock of books is maintained for enhancing, reading and learning. Thus, we set standard and goals for ourselves and strive to achieve them so that we can fulfil aims of education. If we turn the pages of Guru Nanak English High School’s history, the enrolment of school in the year 1969 was 27. Now we train nearly 3000 young minds. The number itself declares the trust and faith of Kalyankars on our reputed institute since 1969 we have been illuminating minds of students via education from generation to generation. The student of our institution serves the society in multiple roles thus justifying their years spend in our institution. We have produced many Doctors, Engineers, C.A, and Advocates etc. In main stream of society. There are also many students of our school who have accomplished IIT course and are doing research in MNC.

Thus, we nurture students to bring out their overall development through ethics morals, cultural awareness, physical fitness, academic excellence to help them to become outstanding citizens of India and the world. At present also our school not only provides a sound platform to promote and nurture the innate talents of our students by encouraging them to participate and complete in various activities organized by the four houses but also to participate in inter school activities and competitive exams at the National level. Motto of our school is come to learn and go to serve. Here our school’s mission is to provide excellence in education. We teach students a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning within a classical framework and the values of a democratic society. Our motto reminds Students that the aim of education is to create an individual who is capable of doing new things, enhance creativity and critical thinking and to serve society to have better world. Our management Sri Guru Singh Sabha had a dream to give back to society the choice for a complete life. They had a dream to give children of Kalyan the childhood that they deserve. They had a dream to make our children confident in themselves and the world around them. They dreamt that Kalyan kids would dare to dream of better tomorrow to fulfil this dream. They came together and laid foundation of our institution in the year 1969.

As years rolled the other respected office bearers Sardar Kabul Singhji Saini, Sardar Bikram Singhji Saini, Sardar Satbinder Singhji Saini, Sardar Bakhtwar Singhji Saini, Sardar Gurdeep Singhji Saini, Sardar Harbir Singhji Hayer took over charges and worked in unison for the betterment of school. In fact, it is good management of Sri Guru Singh Sabha that motivates us and we look at them and gain confidence. It is the teamwork of our management’s principals and teachers that we are able to win championships in the field of education. A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.

Shri Bhogal Sahib Laying Foundation Stone of First Gurudwara Building

Prize Distribution Ceremony at Annual Function Amrit Kaur Head Mistress, Mrs. Kabal Singh & Ajit Singh Saini

S. Jai Singh Minhas Laying Foundation Stone of School Building - 1970

Members Sri Guru Singh Sabha at School Function

Late S. Hakim Singh (Centre First Row) First President Shri Guru Singh Sabha with other Members Gurudwara Function

Shri Tapsi Pande President of Kalyan Municipal at Function inorganised to rename Galli No.4, to Sri Gurunanak Marg in 1970 to Commemerate the 500th Anniversary of Gurunanak Devji

First Batch of K. G. Students (1969 - 1970)

Jasbir Kaur Kohli (first Head Mistress) with Students

Our First Primary Staff – 1969

First Batch Students – 1969

Principal of school is a leader who provides inspiration to others. Whatever principal does become a standard for staff to follow. Guru Nanak English High School is blessed with an outstanding forum of capable principals whose innovative ideas, far sightedness, strategic planning and persistent effort had built trust among parents and staff, it is their endeavour that school has soared high to the pinnacle of success. Our initial Mrs. Jasbir Kaur, Mrs. Amrit Kaur, Mr. J. N. Deokar, Mrs. S. K. Arora, Mr. M.V. Abraham worked hard in chalking out perfect plan for functioning of our school. The tenure of Ex H.M. Mr. I. A. Patel was the period of renaissance when school bloomed and developed a lot. Ex Principal Mrs. P.H. Salwekar also guided and unified all staff to perform more, dream more, learn more and become more. The school prospered a lot by quality education. When Mrs. Anila Mathew was in charge, she kept her team focused, motivated them to do their best to achieve. She set the ground work for others success and put all her effort to make her staff shine. Ex Principal Mr. Abraham Mathew boosted the self-esteem of the staff and co-ordinated

with them to achieve goals. E-learning was installed in school during sir’s tenure. Our school was first school in Kalyan to introduce E-learning in all classes. When Mr. Ravindra Chothave took over the office he brought revolution in area of sports and discipline which in turn paves the way for self-improvement. Ex Principal Mrs. Bhagyashree Pisolkar continuously worked hard for upliftment of school with unison with staff. Being techno savvy lady, she introduced website of our school. Thus, there have been many changes at the school during last 50 years under various H. M. in terms of high expectations, communication, professional development technology and above all academics.

  • A fool is worshipped at his home
  • A chief is worshipped in his town
  • A king is worshipped in his kingdom
  • A knowledgeable person is worshipped everywhere

We the staff of Guru Nanak believe that learning is a lifelong process. We tend to learn and expand our knowledge. In keeping with school policy of continuous up gradation of knowledge and skill our staffs attend various workshops and seminars organised by the department. A generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion are the things that renew humanity. This quotation justifies the role of staff of Guru Nanak English High School. We all work

relentlessly in pursuit to provide the best of education to the community of Kalyan. Now it is evident that many changes have occurred and as we know, change often brings growing points, the bottom line is that we have all grown through the process and we will continue to move forward to make this school all that it can be. So, at Guru Nanak English High School our national vision for a better, brighter India has been realized in the minds and heart of our student. Thus, it is rightly said “The secret of great undertakings is hard work and self-reliance”