Dnyanmata Vidyalaya, Sangamner
Dnyanmata Vidyalaya, Sangamner, sometimes known as Dnyanmata School, is a private Catholic primary and secondary school located in Sangamner, in the Ahmednagar district, of the state of Maharashtra, India. The school was founded by the Jesuits in 1948 initially as a primary school and has since expanded to a secondary school through to a junior college.
| Dnyanmata Vidyalaya, Sangamner | |
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| Location | |
Nagar Road, Sangamner, Ahmednagar , , 422 605 India | |
| Coordinates | 19°34′23″N 74°12′56″E |
| Information | |
| Other name | Dnyanmata School |
| Type | Private primary and secondary school |
| Motto | Marathi: Ujalo Dnyanadeepa Antari (Let the light of wisdom shine forth within) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Denomination | Jesuits |
| Established | 1948 |
| Founder |
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| Principal | Fr. Peter Khandagale, SJ |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Language | |
History
The school was originally conceived in the line of the gymnasium with classical education in Latin and Greek, in Marathi medium. In 1948 a building was completed and the school opened. With the addition of 40 acres (16 ha), agriculture was added to its offerings and 29 acres (12 ha) are under cultivation. The junior college opened in 1976. In 1993 an English-medium school was added, on separate premises up to standard VII.[1]
Dnyanmata is a member of the International Association of Jesuit Business Schools.[2]
The school facilities include a chapel, science laboratories, a multipurpose hall (named in memory of Fr. Thiel), an audio-visual classroom for 10th & 12th standards, a free Spoken English Class, an AV-lab for a multisensory approach to learning, an “Easy Access Library”, and a compound wall to protect the campus from encroachment.[3] Other facilities include boarding facilities and separate facilities for both Marathi and English-medium through VII Standard.
Principals
The following individuals have served as principal of the school:[4]
| Ordinal | Officeholder | Term start | Term end | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fr. Rudolph Schoch, SJ | 1948 | 1952 | 3–4 years |
| 2 | Fr. John Baptist Thief, SJ | 1952 | 1966 | 13–14 years |
| 3 | Fr. John Santos, SJ | 1966 | 1972 | 5–6 years |
| 4 | Fr. Edmund D’Souza, SJ | 1972 | 1981 | 8–9 years |
| 5 | Fr. Bertram Rozario, SJ | 1981 | 1986 | 4–5 years |
| 6 | Fr. Rajendra Gabriel, SJ | 1986 | 1991 | 4–5 years |
| 7 | Fr. Thomas Salve, SJ | 1991 | 1998 | 6–7 years |
| 8 | Fr. Mario Fernandes, SJ | 1998 | 2002 | 3–4 years |
| 9 | Fr. Ovid Pereira, SJ | 2002 | 2003 | 0–1 years |
| 10 | Fr. Ratnakar Dushing, SJ | 2003 | 2004 | 0–1 years |
| 11 | Fr. Robert Das, SJ | 2004 | 2012 | 7–8 years |
| 12 | Fr. Francis Patekar, SJ | 2012 | 2016 | 3–4 years |
| 13 | Fr. Peter Khandagale, SJ | 2016 | incumbent | 6–7 years |
References
- "Dnyanmata, Sangamner". punejesuits.net. Pune Jesuits. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- GJCS. "Ignited". International Association of Jesuit Business Schools. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- "Dnyanamata Vidyalaya & Junior College welcomes the Secretary for Education". Educate Magis. Pune Jesuits. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- "Dnyanamata Marathi Medium School and Junior College". Our Ministries: Education. Pune Jesuits. n.d. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
