Welcome to Saraswati Educational Society GURUKUL.
The Saraswati Educational Society is the brainchild of people passionate about children and their development. This was further conceived and conceptualised to merge the ancient ‘gurukula’ system with the emerging trends of the modern-day education system. Strong determination, persistence, faith, and sincere efforts of like-minded enthusiasts further led to the foundation of the Saraswati Educational Society, the authority under which SES GURUKUL operates.
The key founders Dr. Prakash Bhave (a practicing Radiologist), Mrs. Mrinmayee Bhave (Founder of Daffodils Nursery School, Ex – Teacher of Jnana Prabodhini, Pune), and Mrs. Vineeta Nagarkar (former Vice Principal of Jnana Prabhodini, Pune) firmly believed in the principles of “learning through life”. Their shared vision and commitment laid the foundation for SES GURUKUL, where education goes beyond academics to nurture the overall development of every child.
Making of SES GURUKUL
Legacy
- SES GURUKUL began as the first Day-Boarding school in Maharashtra.
- It was established in 1992 and is committed to supporting the learning process of children and fulfilling their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs, thus helping them grow as unique individuals. SES GURUKUL has classes from Std. I to Std. X. The vast land belonging to the Agricultural College adjacent to the school campus enhances the novel setting which resembles a ‘railway station’ with real railway coaches, that house a few classes.
- From humble beginnings in the early ‘90s with just 2 children, the school today boasts of 1000+ well-rounded individuals who have stepped out into the world.
- SES GURUKUL strives to provide a safe and secure environment for children to form a bond with the staff. This encourages them to learn and grow, based on their level, pace, and interest.
- SES GURUKUL’s distinct tradition, culture, and spirit of innovation, provides a fertile learning field. Providing an inclusive environment, GURUKUL is a home of learning to children of varying abilities and aptitudes, who receive personalised attention.
Curriculum
The curriculum places the child at the centre of the learning process, encouraging active participation. Children are inspired to ask questions, explore ideas, and connect their classroom learning with real-life experiences, helping them move beyond rote memorisation. Lessons and activities are thoughtfully designed to nurture critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
- In a fast-changing world and a competitive global context, it is imperative that we respect children’s native wisdom and imagination.
- Moving from the ‘known to the unknown’, ‘concrete to abstract’ and from ‘local to global’, we work to connect classroom knowledge to real life experiences.
- Play is serious business and, therefore, an integral part of life at Gurukul. It fosters joyful learning while supporting every child’s overall growth and development. Through sports, yoga, and games, children regularly develop stamina, fine and gross motor skills, self-awareness, self-control, coordination, and teamwork.
- Cooperative and project-based learning encourage children to respect others’ perspectives and develop empathy by understanding their feelings. These approaches also help instil strong moral values and foster holistic personal development.
