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{{Short description|Private school in J.V.P.D Scheme area of, Juhu, Mumbai, India.}}
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'''Utpal Shanghvi Global School''' ('''USGS''') is a ] in ], ], ], ]. It is attended by the children of some celebrities, business magnates, and politicians. The school follows the ] state board syllabus and the ] certified ] syllabus. It was the first school in India to receive the ] certificate. The school was established in 1982. It accommodates an average of 30-40 students per classroom in the primary and secondary section. The school celebrated its silver jubilee in the year 2007.
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'''Utpal Shanghvi Global School''' ('''USGS''') is a ] in J.V.P.D Scheme area of, ], ], India. The school follows the ] state board syllabus ,] certified ] syllabus and the ] PYP programme.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-04 |title=HT Top Mumbai Schools 2019: 10 best international schools |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/10-best-international-schools-in-mumbai/story-iYRawG1dtSZqM7h99C4W0K.html |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In 1994, the school was first in India to get ]. It also offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum.


==Foundation== ==Foundation==
Utpal Shanghvi Global School is managed by Juhu Parle Education Society and started in June 1982, with pre-primary and primary divisions following the ]. The secondary section of the school commenced the following year in June 1983. The curriculum of ] (IGCSE) developed by ] (CIE) was introduced in 2005.<ref name="top6"/>
The Juhu Vile Parle Development Co-operative Housing Association formed the Juhu Parle Education Society and established an English medium school, on Plot No. 7, A-12-3, East West Road No. 3 in JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai.

⚫ == Extra-curricular activities ==
Utpal Shanghvi Global School began on 8 June 1982, as Utpal Shanghvi School with pre-primary and primary divisions. In June 1983, the secondary section began. The school is non-denominational and co-educational. It began its IGCSE section in 2005, after which it has consistently been able to get honoured by the International School Award, by the Cambridge.{{who|date=December 2015}}
The school celebrates its annual function day, Blitzing, in December every year.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Utpal-Shanghvi-Global-School-celebrates-Annual-Day-function-in-Mumbai/articleshow/50189127.cms | title=Utpal Shanghvi Global School celebrates Annual Day function in Mumbai | work=Times of India | date=16 December 2015 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> In 2017, around 3000 people, being the school's staff, students, and their parents, arranged and participated in a cleanliness drive on ] supporting the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/11636-students-participate-civic-awareness-drive | title=Students participate in civic awareness drive | work=Sunday Guardian | date=17 November 2017 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> Various students of the school have represented in sports competitions on state, national and international levels in table tennis,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ritvik-nagles-aggressive-strategy-helps-him-clinch-u-16-table-tennis-title/18793180 | title=Ritvik Nagle's aggressive strategy helps him clinch U-16 Table Tennis title | work=Mid Day | date=3 December 2017 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> badminton,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mekhla-shocks-top-seed-pooja-to-win-u-16-title/17798158 | title=Mekhla shocks top seed Pooja to win U-16 title | work=Mid Day | date=1 December 2016 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> judo,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbais-ishaan-kanojia-wins-silver-medal-at-khelo-india-after-cracking-2-ribs-barely-breathing/19057178 | title=Mumbai's Ishaan Kanojia wins silver medal despite cracking 2 ribs, barely being able to breathe | work=Mid Day | date=13 February 2018 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> and football.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/sport/football/out-to-kick-ball/articleshow/59465664.cms | title=Out to kick ball | work=Mumbai Mirror | date=6 July 2017 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mssa-div-ii-football-khushi-scores-brace-as-utpal-shanghvi-beat-st-annes/17663165 | title=MSSA Div II football: Khushi scores brace as Utpal Shanghvi beat St. Anne's | work=Mid Day | date=4 November 2016 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref>


==Initiatives taken== == Ranking ==
The school became the first Indian school to receive ] in 1994.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=papIAAAAYAAJ&q=utpal+shanghvi+school&dq=utpal+shanghvi+school | title=Business India - Issues 642-647 | publisher=A H Advani | year=2002 | pages=24}}</ref> In 2011, student Payoshaa Shah received the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/2-city-students-win-scholarships-to-cambridge/story-a8J2bYViEouRNRlJCexz0I.html | title=2 city students win scholarships to Cambridge | work=Hindustan Times | date=25 March 2011 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> It also received the ] by ] for 2015–16.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/British-Council-award-for-6-Mumbai-schools/articleshow/48076092.cms | title=British Council award for 6 Mumbai schools | work=Times of India | date=15 July 2015 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> The school has been ranked as 8th and 6th in the ] by '']'' in the years 2016 and 2017 respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/ht-top-schools-west-8-utpal-shanghvi-global-school/story-FAYuSalAUtZW9uZicjQgeN.html | title=HT Top Schools 8: Utpal Sanghvi Global School | work=Hindustan Times | date=22 September 2016 | access-date=22 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="top6">{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/8-utpal-shanghvi-global-school/story-KLzMkStDXSh4o1sszTjQhO.html | title=HT Top Schools 6: Utpal Sanghvi Global School | work=Hindustan Times | date=23 September 2017 | access-date=22 October 2019}}</ref> In 2019, around 23% students of the 170 who appeared for the ] secured above 90% marks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/igcse-a-level-exam-results-city-sees-rise-in-students-scores/story-WqUUSzWrSaYcebXfPOaeKJ.html | title=IGCSE, A level exam results: City sees rise in students scores | work=Hindustan Times | date=16 May 2019 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> The principal of school, Rakhi Mukherjee, noted that the school's average was 84% marks in the IGCSE exams and that all students first class and above.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/ssc-schools-with-100-success-rate-halve-to-1794/articleshow/69706822.cms | title=SSC schools with 100% success rate halve to 1,794 | work=Times of India | date=9 June 2019 | access-date=23 October 2019 | author=Borwankar, Vinamrata}}</ref> Reports of students securing top ranks in IGCSE exams have been covered in national level newspapers.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/28-mumbai-students-bag-top-in-the-world-award-by-cambridge/story-NkPMr7IMDfusqQahBndymO.html | title=28 Mumbai students bag 'Top in the World' award by Cambridge | work=Hindustan Times | date=26 October 2018 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/20-mumbai-students-top-cambridge-international-exams/story-bAW3RNY0hq1n8JTiUJvBwO.html | title=20 Mumbai students top Cambridge International Exams | work=Hindustan Times | date=18 October 2016 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref>
* Each class of USGS and stream of PPSIJC is prepared for the "field visit" with the help of prior research, quizzes, handouts and class discussions. On returning they file project reports. It is an additional mode of learning through experiencing.
* USGS educational trips promote learning with enjoyment. A lot of preparation goes into identifying the destinations for the educational tours which are organized for grades 4 to 10. They are designed to enrich classroom education with additional experiences of life. It is learning beyond the classroom.
* Utpal Shanghvi Global School organizes yearly picnics for students of each level. These are fun trips for interaction, entertainment, togetherness, bonding and understanding. The students get to know one another and teachers get to know their students out of the class context.


== Notable alumni and faculty ==
⚫ ==Promotion of extra-curricular activities==
; Alumni
* The soft skills programme (SSP) develops in the students the knowledge and skills which can help them serve their community better. This is done in a fun-filled, interactive manner to foster personal communication skills, time management, values, traits like respect and empathy, work efficiency. "Who will I be?" is what the students become self-assured about.
* ], singer, actor, TV show host (former child actor and son of singer ]) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MH-MUM-OMC-bollywood-actor-singer-anchor-aditya-narayan-birthday-special-5662805-PHO.html | title=ऐसा दिखता है आदित्य नारायण का घर, जीते हैं ऐसी लाइफ |language=hi | work=Bhaskar | date=5 August 2017 | access-date=23 October 2019 | author=Rajput, Mradul Singh}}</ref>
* USGS offers an array of performing arts, which include dance, drama, music, work experience and art.
* ], actress<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-with-shriya-pilgaonkar-the-worst-thing-about-a-bollywood-party-is-that-you-cannot-be-100-per-cent-honest/story-dYQoItWUsVdDXHfUiCSvGP.html | title=Personal Agenda with Shriya Pilgaonkar: The worst thing about a Bollywood party is that you cannot be 100 per cent honest! | work=Hindustan Times | date=14 September 2019 | access-date=22 October 2019 | author=Vij, Drishti}}</ref>
* USGS promotes sports, like table tennis, cricket, football,skating,athletics and more.
* ], actor<ref name="Vatsal">{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vatsal-seths-onscreen-aunt-was-once-his-maths-teacher/ | title=Vatsal Seth's onscreen aunt was once his maths teacher! | work=Indian Express | date=17 September 2014 | access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref>
* There are a wide range of competitions to inculcate essential skills for life.
*], actor
*], actor (son of actor ] ) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/27suman.htm | title=Coming soon: Shekhar Suman's kid on the big screen! | work=rediff | date=27 May 2008 | access-date=8 February 2023}}</ref>


==Annual day: "Blitzing"==
Known as the famous showcase of extraordinary talent, USGS hosts its annual day in a very prosperous and celebrative way, naming it the Blitzing. The proud USGSites display their talent in an innovative way, on the school's playground. This enhances the school's ability to produce entrepreneurs and all-rounders.


; Faculty
== Achievements ==
* ], teacher turned actress, taught mathematics at school.<ref name="Vatsal"/>
* ISO 9001:2000 certificate.
* The 100% computer literacy award.
* Receiving a 100% result for the past 17 years in the SSC board examinations.
* Received a 100% result in the IGCSE examinations in 2007-2008, the year in which its first batch appeared in May–June 2008.
* Best Indian school performance at the 2012 ].
* Has produced the highest number of toppers in the shortest time frame.
* Martial arts students won the Overall Championship Trophy at the Asian Martial Arts Championship in 2012, ].
* The school has introduced AS and A level courses to its IGCSE students in the name of "Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College", which has produced world toppers and India toppers.


==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:41, 19 August 2024

Private school in J.V.P.D Scheme area of, Juhu, Mumbai, India.

Utpal Shanghvi Global School
Location
J.V.P.D, Juhu, Mumbai
Coordinates19°06′44″N 72°49′43″E / 19.1121237°N 72.8285123°E / 19.1121237; 72.8285123
Information
Founded1982
FounderJuhu Parle Education Society
PrincipalRakhi Mukherjee
Websitewww.ppsijc.org/index.aspx

Utpal Shanghvi Global School (USGS) is a private school in J.V.P.D Scheme area of, Juhu, Mumbai, India. The school follows the SSC state board syllabus ,Cambridge University certified IGCSE syllabus and the International Baccalaureate PYP programme. In 1994, the school was first in India to get ISO 9001 certification. It also offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Foundation

Utpal Shanghvi Global School is managed by Juhu Parle Education Society and started in June 1982, with pre-primary and primary divisions following the Maharashtra state board. The secondary section of the school commenced the following year in June 1983. The curriculum of International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) developed by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) was introduced in 2005.

Extra-curricular activities

The school celebrates its annual function day, Blitzing, in December every year. In 2017, around 3000 people, being the school's staff, students, and their parents, arranged and participated in a cleanliness drive on Children's Day supporting the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Various students of the school have represented in sports competitions on state, national and international levels in table tennis, badminton, judo, and football.

Ranking

The school became the first Indian school to receive ISO 9001 certification in 1994. In 2011, student Payoshaa Shah received the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship. It also received the International School Award by British Council for 2015–16. The school has been ranked as 8th and 6th in the Mumbai Western suburbs region by Hindustan Times in the years 2016 and 2017 respectively. In 2019, around 23% students of the 170 who appeared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education secured above 90% marks. The principal of school, Rakhi Mukherjee, noted that the school's average was 84% marks in the IGCSE exams and that all students first class and above. Reports of students securing top ranks in IGCSE exams have been covered in national level newspapers.

Notable alumni and faculty

Alumni


Faculty
  • Jyoti Gauba, teacher turned actress, taught mathematics at school.

References

  1. "HT Top Mumbai Schools 2019: 10 best international schools". Hindustan Times. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  2. ^ "HT Top Schools 6: Utpal Sanghvi Global School". Hindustan Times. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  3. "Utpal Shanghvi Global School celebrates Annual Day function in Mumbai". Times of India. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  4. "Students participate in civic awareness drive". Sunday Guardian. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  5. "Ritvik Nagle's aggressive strategy helps him clinch U-16 Table Tennis title". Mid Day. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  6. "Mekhla shocks top seed Pooja to win U-16 title". Mid Day. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  7. "Mumbai's Ishaan Kanojia wins silver medal despite cracking 2 ribs, barely being able to breathe". Mid Day. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  8. "Out to kick ball". Mumbai Mirror. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  9. "MSSA Div II football: Khushi scores brace as Utpal Shanghvi beat St. Anne's". Mid Day. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  10. Business India - Issues 642-647. A H Advani. 2002. p. 24.
  11. "2 city students win scholarships to Cambridge". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  12. "British Council award for 6 Mumbai schools". Times of India. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  13. "HT Top Schools 8: Utpal Sanghvi Global School". Hindustan Times. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  14. "IGCSE, A level exam results: City sees rise in students scores". Hindustan Times. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  15. Borwankar, Vinamrata (9 June 2019). "SSC schools with 100% success rate halve to 1,794". Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  16. "28 Mumbai students bag 'Top in the World' award by Cambridge". Hindustan Times. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  17. "20 Mumbai students top Cambridge International Exams". Hindustan Times. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  18. Rajput, Mradul Singh (5 August 2017). "ऐसा दिखता है आदित्य नारायण का घर, जीते हैं ऐसी लाइफ". Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  19. Vij, Drishti (14 September 2019). "Personal Agenda with Shriya Pilgaonkar: The worst thing about a Bollywood party is that you cannot be 100 per cent honest!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  20. ^ "Vatsal Seth's onscreen aunt was once his maths teacher!". Indian Express. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  21. "Coming soon: Shekhar Suman's kid on the big screen!". rediff. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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