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About Us
Origins: Where It All Began
- Garden of Peace - Established on June 9th, 2004
- Currently Our school has 180 children
- Our school has 10 dedicated teachers and 12 non-teaching staffs
- UNICEF visited in 2010, observing and promoting nonviolence in our school curriculum and teaching practices.
- Garden of Peace is recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu
Our Vision
Established on June 9th, 2004, Garden of Peace is a transformative primary school nestled in the heart of Kurumbupalayam village near Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Our mission revolves around providing holistic education to underprivileged children from rural communities.
At Garden of Peace, we believe in the power of education to uplift individuals and communities. Our aim is to nurture young minds, cultivating a love for learning and fostering socio-economic progress within our locality.
Role and Objectives
- It is a free school committed towards empowerment of the rural poor through education
- Rural children have equal right to good education as more opportunities become available in urban areas
- Garden of Peace encourages and supports the education of girl children. More than fifty per cent of the children enrolled at the school are girls.
- Garden of Peace is committed to both addressing and eradicating the problem of child labour in rural areas
- Garden of Peace integrates the state syllabus with the holistic education methodology inspired by the commitment towards education for life, and learning through experience and experiments in life
- Garden of Peace emphasizes on Mother Tongue Education with special focus on learning English language
Our Approach
We cater primarily to children under the age of five, welcoming them into our vibrant learning environment. Our team of ten dedicated teachers, hailing from the local community, employs an integrated and holistic approach to education. Inspired by the Montessori system, we embrace mother tongue education as a foundational method, offering instruction in both Tamil and English.
We’re proud to share that Garden of Peace is recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu, a testament to our commitment to quality education and community development.
Supporting the Marginalized Children
Our students mainly come from families of landless workers, small farmers, and daily wage laborers. We offer free education, textbooks, notebooks, two sets of uniforms for all children every year, and the school also arranges transport facilities for children coming from neighboring villages.
Nurturing Bodies and Minds
We believe that education goes hand in hand with nourishment. Through our free mid-day meal scheme and a healthy nutrition program of morning porridge and evening snacks, we ensure that every child’s physical and cognitive needs are met.
Community Engagement
We’re more than just a school; we’re a hub for community engagement and empowerment. With 12 non-teaching staff members actively involved in socio-economic programs, we’re committed to driving positive change beyond the classroom walls.
Our Campus
The school is located in the midst of an organic farm of 4.08 acres of land in Kurumbupalayam village and surrounded by several villages that come under the Kanyambadi Block of the Vellore District in Tamil Nadu.
