S. M. Batha High School, Panchgani

S. M. Batha High School was established in July 1922 by the late Hirabai and Shavaksha Batha, a very dedicated, committed, philanthropic couple. Their goal was to give Parsee girls a quality education for the least amount of money possible. They wanted to equip the youngster to contribute to their family’s financial security as well as raise her to be a wonderful housekeeper. On Chesson Road, they started off in a Springfield bungalow, which they later enlarged to accommodate more kids. This organisation used to go by the name Zoroastrian Young Women’s Education Home, or Z.Y.W. ED. HOME. Later, they opened the doors of this institution for boys and children of all castes and creeds. S. M. Batha High School is a Residential Co-Educational Institution, located in Panchgani, India. The school is spread over a 42-acre campus comprising woodland and a plateau with several school buildings, playgrounds, athletic tracks, a camping site overlooking Krishna valley, and other scenic spots. The school infrastructure provides a boarding facility for girls and boys in an environment conducive to their overall development with a prime focus on good health, safety, and security. Panchgani is one of the best health resorts in Western India. This special place is blessed with a mild climate and an eternally stunning environment, making it the ideal location for a residential school.

FACILITIES: Audio-Visual Room: Though each classroom is equipped with Audio Visual System, the Computer Laboratory is used in special cases where live telecasts of matters of importance are relayed. To promote retention of classroom learning and to help students understand better the subject, instructional programmes are shown to them. Computer Laboratory: The school’s computer lab is well-equipped. Students in Senior Kindergarten to Standard X receive instruction in information and communication technology (ICT). School Library: The school has a well-stocked library having more than 2500 books for different age groups. Compulsory reading periods are included in the class timetable. Multipurpose Halls: The hall and its amenities are used by the schoolchildren for a variety of extracurricular activities both during and after school. The hall serves as the location for extracurricular events and daily school assemblies. Classrooms: Our school is fortunate to have rooms that are large, light, and airy, as well as ones that have the necessary infrastructure and ventilation. Co-Curricular Activities Remedial Classes The school treats each child with compassion. After School hours, we conduct extra classes for students who need support in academic subjects and help them achieve a minimum level of learning. Extra Classes for Std. X After School hours, teachers organize extra classes for students of Standard X, extending it to Diwali and Summer Vacations to help them better their grades in the S. S. C. Examination. House System The students from classes I to X are divided into four houses. Each is given a special color code and name: Homi Bhabha Red House, Madam Cama Blue House, Jamsetji Tata Green House, and Dadabhai Naoroji Yellow House. Literary Activities The school organizes the following Inter House literary activities in English, Hindi, and Marathi Languages. Debate Essay Writing Poetry Recitation Spelling Quiz Daily News Group Discussions Skit Competition General knowledge quiz Debate And Dramatics The school allows students to participate in the following activities through a continuous comprehensive evaluation program (CCE). Role-Playing Mono – acting Dance Drama Skill Development To develop a variety of skills in children, the school encourages students to participate in the following activities. Yoga [Concentration] Mime [Self-expression] Study through observation [Focus] Physical Training, Personality Development [Mind and Body Awareness] Drawing and Painting [Creativity] Participation in various group activities [Co – operation] Cultural Activities Games & Sports Special coaching is provided to the students to train them in various team events viz. Cricket Badminton Table – Tennis Volleyball Basketball Throw – Ball Children are also trained in athletic events. Outings & Picnics Outings, field trips, and picnics are included in the school’s curriculum to provide a first-hand experience to children in their immediate environment. Activity Calendar The school has a special “Activity Calendar”. Students are encouraged to participate in the following activities: Inter House Competitions Inter-School Competitions Indoor / Outdoor Games Annual Exhibition Celebrations of Festivals Celebrations of Special Days Excursions / Field Trips Sports Day and Annual Prize Distribution