Five inspirational Indian schools have secured their spots in the top 10 shortlists for the annual World’s Best School Prizes, organized in the UK. These awards celebrate schools worldwide for their immense contributions to societal progress.
Among the contenders, two schools from Madhya Pradesh and one each from Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu were announced last week. These schools are competing across various categories for a share in the USD 50,000 prize fund. The five categories include Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. Founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education in response to COVID-19, these prizes aim to give a platform to schools making significant impacts in and beyond their classrooms.
“Indian schools like Government CM RISE Model HSS, Jhabua; Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj; G H S S Vinoba Ambedakar Nagar, Ratlam; Kalvi International Public School, Madurai; and Mumbai Public School L K Waghji International (IGCSE) are not only fostering strong cultures but are also unafraid to innovate. They demonstrate the profound difference schools can make in countless lives. Schools everywhere can now learn from their solutions, and it’s time governments do so as well,” said Vikas Pota.
Spotlight on the Shortlisted Schools
Government CM RISE Model HSS, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
This government school integrates health education, nutritional meals, and community engagement to uplift children from Scheduled Tribes out of poverty. It has earned a place in the Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize for “Supporting Healthy Lives”.
Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, Delhi
An independent kindergarten through secondary school, Ryan International tackles water scarcity and pollution through innovative projects like hydroponics and biogas plants. It has been shortlisted in the “Environmental Action” category.
G H S S Vinoba Ambedakar Nagar, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Originally founded for tribal girls in an urban slum community hesitant to embrace formal education, this state kindergarten through secondary school is a beacon of innovation in public education. It has been selected for the “Innovation” category.
Kalvi International Public School, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
This independent school transforms lives through education and sports, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve excellence. It has been named in the Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize for “Community Collaboration”.
Mumbai Public School L K Waghji International (IGCSE), Maharashtra
A state kindergarten and primary school, it fosters healthy lifestyles among its students by cutting out junk food. It has been shortlisted for “Supporting Healthy Lives”.
Selection Process and Public Vote
According to T4 Education, the winners of the five prizes will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy based on rigorous criteria. Additionally, all 50 shortlisted schools across the five categories will participate in a public vote, which opened last week. The top three finalists, in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, and the Lemann Foundation, will be announced in September, with the winners revealed in November.
Recognition and Rewards
Jill Huntley, Managing Director – Global Corporate Citizenship at Accenture, praised the shortlisted schools, stating, “Your vital work brings hope that solutions can be found to some of the greatest challenges we face today. Through the platform of the World’s Best School Prizes, your solutions will now inspire countless others across the globe from the classrooms to the administration.” The prize money of USD 50,000 will be equally shared among the winners of the five prizes, with each receiving an award of USD 10,000.
The winner of the Community Choice Award, as determined by the public vote, will receive membership to Best School to Work, an independent, evidence-based mechanism to certify schools for their culture and working environment.
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