HT top schools (east): 9. PAWAR PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHANDUP

Students are trained in event management and are encouraged to organise programmes such as award ceremonies

LNS Marg, Bhandup (West)

PAWAR PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHANDUP

Website: www.ppsbhandup.com

History: The school opened in June 2006 with 812 students from nursery to Grade 6.

Unique Features: Students are trained in event management and are encouraged to organise programmes such as award ceremonies. In the culture cultivation period, the students are shown videos related to various themes such as bullying and etiquette, followed by a discussion.

Board: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

Annual Fee: Rs52,500

Students: 2,496

Student-teacher ratio: Pre-primary and primary: 20:1, Secondary: 40:1

Highest ratings for: Academic rigour, cultural activities, governance

Quote: Ours is a school that uses technology effectively with state-of-the-art infrastructure and experienced facilitators.

Suma Das, principal