Zeenat Bhojabhoy is an education strategist for over 40 years, which include being a teacher, an administrator and former Principal of Jamnabai Narsee School. She has a Masters degree in Environmental Science-Sustainable Development, a Diploma in Education Management and a Bachelors in Education. She is a highly enthusiastic and visionary leader. With this rich experience, she mentors younger educators in shaping school policies, designing curricula and conducting themselves with professional grace and expertise.
Welcome to Shanti Nagar High School
Our mission is to foster creativity and love for learning in every child. We aim to build
confident, compassionate and independent learners who are ready to embrace the
challenges of tomorrow.
Why us?
Saanaya Singh - CEO
Holistic learning
1. Cognitive Development
Encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and early literacy and math skills through fun, hands-on activities.
2. Emotional & Social Growth
Helping children understand their feelings, build friendships, share, and solve conflicts.
3. Physical Development
Strengthening fine motor skills (like drawing) and gross motor skills (like running) to promote coordination and health.
4. Language and Communication
Supporting language skills through conversation, storytelling, and listening activities.
5. Creativity & Independence
Encouraging self-expression through art, music, and imaginative play, while fostering independence and decision-making.
Mindful/purposeful Learning environment
- Safe and Nurturing Space: The environment feels warm, welcoming, and safe, where
children feel comfortable exploring and expressing themselves - Sensory learning zones: Sensory play fosters children with opportunities to explore and engage their senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing) through hands-on, interactive experience.
- Outbound Learning Spaces: Outdoor environments designed to enhance learning through exploration, play, and interaction with nature
Activity based learning
1. Art and Craft Projects: Using materials like crayons, paper, clay, or paint to create art, which supports creativity and fine motor skills.
2. Building with Blocks or Lego: Encourages spatial awareness, problem-solving, and teamwork.
3. Cooking or Food Preparation: Simple tasks like stirring, measuring, or arranging food to learn about shapes, sizes, and sequencing.
4. Storytelling and Puppet Shows: Promotes language development, imagination, and social interaction.
5. Nature Walks: Exploring outside to learn about plants, animals, and the environment, fostering curiosity and observational skills.
6. Music and Movement: Singing, dancing, or playing instruments to develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression.
7. Sorting and Counting Activities: Using toys, buttons, or objects to learn about colours, shapes, numbers, and sorting, building math skills.
Parental enrichment Platforms
1. Empower Parents: Provides tools and knowledge that boost parents’ confidence in supporting their child’s learning and growth.
2. Foster Stronger Parent-Child Relationships: By offering fun and engaging activities, parents can spend quality time with their preschoolers, strengthening their bond.
3. Support Early Learning: Parents get guidance on enhancing their child’s early education at home, complementing what is learned in preschool.
4. Promote Positive Parenting: Equip parents with strategies for positive discipline, emotional support, and nurturing behaviours that promote healthy development.
5. Create a Stronger Parenting Community: Allow parents to connect and share experiences, reducing feelings of isolation and creating a support network.
Programs
We believe that learning should be fun, engaging, and hands-on. Our academic programs
are designed to support the unique developmental needs of preschoolers while fostering a
love of learning
Nursery
(for those born after …)
Junior KG
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Senior KG
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Beyond Academics
Field trips and nature walks
Festivals and cultural celebrations
Life skill development activities
Sports and physical fitness programs
Eco-friendly initiatives
Upcoming Events
A day at Shanti Nagar High School
1. Arrival and Welcome
- Warm Welcome by Teachers.
- Organizing And Settling in routine.
2. Circle Time
- Group gathering for monitoring greetings and activities.
- Singing rhymes, sharing experiences, or discussing the day's theme.
3. Learning Through Play
- Structured Play-Based Learning sessions for cognitive and social development.
- Activities like puzzles, block building, and creative role play.
4. Activity Stations
- Engaging with art, craft , sensory play or reading corners.
- Rotational Participation in small groups.
5. Snack Time
- Healthy Snack Breaks to Promote Nutrition and Self-feeding Habits
- Encouraging sharing and table manner.
6. Outbound Learning
- Physical activities in open spaces or playgrounds.
- Running, Jumping, Climbing, Or group games for motor skill development.
7. Thematic Learning
- Exploration of concepts like colors, shapes , animals or seasons through storytelling, music, and handson activities.
8. Art and Creative Exploration
- And Craft sessions to foster creativity and fine motor skills
9. Dispersal and Reflection:
- Recap of the day's activities and positive replacemennt.
- Prepares for a cheerful departure.
message by Management and Educational partners
Sujay Jairaj
With a vision to provide Excellence in Education Sujay Jairaj started Max Edusol Pvt. Ltd. He has been involved as a Trustee at Narsee Monjee Educational Trust’s Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai & GIFT City, since 2004, and Chairperson of Chatrabhuj Narsee School since 2015 which offers both Indian and International curricula such as ICSE / ISC, IGCSE / IBDP & NIOS. He believes that ‘Providing education of the highest standards is the only solution to a country’s prosperity and growth in the years to come.
For further information please visit www.sujayjairaj.com
Sujay Jairaj at KES International School.
Jessie Vas
Jessie Vas is a teacher for over 50 years. After completing her Masters in Economics and Political Science from Mumbai University, she began her teaching career in 1964 at St. Joseph’s High School, Colaba, Mumbai. In 1971, she joined Jamnabai Narsee School, Vile Parle, Mumbai where she taught Humanities and English. From 1999 till 2009 she was the Principal of Jamnabai Narsee School, Vile Parle, Mumbai and has received the Best Teacher Award for 2003 from the former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. She is also an experienced Teacher Trainer and consults to schools on various administrative and training issues.
Jeevan Dcunha
Jeevan Dcunha is a trained Counselling Psychologist and a Certified Organisational Development Coach and an experienced Director of Learning and Development with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He is a strong human resource professional skilled in Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Teacher Training, Psychology, and Counselling Psychology. He has conducted scores of workshops for Principals, Teachers, Parents, and students towards this. He is now associated with creating school systems that strive to help students find their strengths, learn to excel in them, and create career paths that enable them to use their strengths to make meaningful contributions in various fields.
Dr Yolande Pereira
Dr Yolande Pereira has a dual doctorate in medicine and Child Centric Family Therapy. She has over 20 years of proven experience as Academic Consultant and Therapist to various schools on well-being and mental health issues. She has crafted and conducted several professional development, parenting, and academic management sessions for school communities across India and abroad. She is a strong advocate of inclusive education and has worked extensively with educators across the country to promote teacher efficacy and the creation of inclusive teaching practices.