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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur vision is to create an excellent global educational institution where students can thrive academically, physically, psychologically, and socially. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals who have the knowledge, attitude, skills, and moral values necessary to succeed in the 21st century.\n

\n\nWith our innovative teaching methods and talented educators who follow our KASSM (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Social and Moral Values) approach, we strive to empower and inspire our learners. Our ultimate goal is to help students become confident, capable, and successful individuals who are ready to take on the challenges of the future.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur school is affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, which conducts public examinations at the end of the tenth and twelfth standards.\n

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Dr. Augustine F. Pinto<\/h3>

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\nFor his contribution to uplift the education sector in the country, Dr. Pinto was awarded \u201cLifetime Achievement in Education Leadership\u201d by the renowned Education World Magazine. He has also received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Award for Environment keeping in mind his tremendous efforts to raise awareness about it. Today, the Ryan International Group of Institutions has nearly 2,50,000+ students and 16,000+ educators carrying his vision forward.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. Madam Grace Pinto<\/h3>

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\nShe also takes a keen interest in promoting welfare of senior citizens also awarded the prestigious Help Age Excellence Award. Mrs. Grace Pinto has won many awards for her outstanding contribution to education and social welfare. Some of these prestigious awards include: The National Educational Excellence Award, The Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award, The Global Education Award, The Women Achievers Award and The Seva Chakra Puraskar, to name a few.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We live today in a world that is very different from the one we grew up, in the one we were educated in. The world today is changing at such an accelerated rate where we as educators need to pause and reflect on this entire system of education. Our school is well equipped to prepare our children to face the challenges that the future holds and work at implementing a well-balanced curriculum to ensure that our students will not just leave their school years but truly be prepared to face life’s challenges.<\/p>

We are constantly improving our teaching methodology so that it turns learning into combination of classroom study, research and scientific discovery. We are determined to help our pupils bloom into individuals who are blessings to their home, workplace and society.
Consistent support of parents is the most strengthening power which enables us to mould the future of children. I pay my gratitude to them for showing their continuous faith in us.
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We have received 7th position award by Educational World last year and have proved that no challenges ( pandemic)could stop us in creating leaders for tomorrow. Under the shade of Ryan Group of Schools, we have ensured continuity in education, even during challenging times, by introducing our breakthrough new Ryan Learning Management System \u2013 Ryan School OS, designed for a superior online teaching-learning experience.The Learning Management System combines the best of a physical classroom environment with the best in online education and is facilitated by dedicated educators who are trained to channelize their energy and resources towards our students. Every student is benefited with quality education.
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St Mary\u2019s High School, Dahisar East, aims to be a premier global educational institution developing young minds into the leaders of tomorrow. Our institutions cultivate children’s all-round development in their moral and social skills, giving them an edge against peers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To follow our motto – “Excellence in Education & All-Round Development” in letter and spirit and to develop learners for life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To ensure student’s participation in performing\/creative arts and cultural exchange programmes for their holistic development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To conduct environment awareness programmes in all schools and to carry out plantation drives and rallies on a regular basis. “Each One, Plant One”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To train students in order to become the champions of tomorrow in the sports arena at the national and international levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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