GKV

Functioning

GKV Trust provides strategic and funding support to GKV. The school’s administrative functions are supported by a partner trust, Sri Jai Sankara Educational Trust, which also runs Sri Jayendra Golden Jubilee School (or Jayendra School for short), located a short distance from GKV. Jayendra School is well-known in the area and has an excellent track record in academics and extracurricular activities.

The founder and principal of Jayendra School, Mrs Usha Raman, with over 40 years of experience as an educator, is the chief mentor of GKV and also on its management committee.

Guiding Principles

  • Create a Vibrant Learning Environment
  • Practise a nurturing approach to enable children to realise their full potential beyond just a basic education.
  • Actively promote the education of girls.
  • Focus on language skills, particularly English.
  • Expose children to a well-rounded curriculum that includes computers, fine arts, music and sports.
  • Use activity-based methodologies and participatory skills to interest them in learning.
  • Inculcate healthy personal habits.

Community Goals

  • Educate parents on the benefits of their children’s literacy
  • Provide parents opportunities to interact with teachers and actively participate in their children’s progress
  • Support causes that improve economic activity in the surrounding region