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Lucknow, 19 November : The Cambridge International Section of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension Campus, organized its ‘Annual Function’ today in the school auditorium. The multifaceted talents and innocent charm of the children, showcased through song and dance, delighted the parents in attendance. The large gathering of parents cheered enthusiastically for their young ones, who reciprocated with heartfelt performances. The event was formally inaugurated by CMS Founder-Director and renowned educationist, Dr. Bharti Gandhi by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Several dignitaries, including CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, graced the occasion with their presence, encouraging the students with their support.           Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Dr. Bharti Gandhi emphasized that CMS is committed to nurturing responsible, thoughtful, creative, and dutiful global citizens. She remarked that the Cambridge Section plays a pivotal role in fulfilling this mission.

Lucknow, 18 November : Talented students of City Montessori School, Station Road Campus, brought glory to the school by winning 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals in a Roller Skating Competition organized under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Roller Skating Association (UPRSA). In this competition, Hammad Afsar, a Class 12 student, won two gold medals in the 500m and 1000m events, while Mohammad Isa, a KG student, secured a gold medal in the 400m event. Similarly, Manika Singh, a Class 8 student, showcased her talent by winning two bronze medals in the 100m and 500m events. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna informed that students from several prestigious schools in Lucknow displayed their sporting prowess during the competition. However, CMS students stood out with their impressive display of balance, mental resilience, and lightning-fast agility, winning five medals, including three golds, despite intense competition. The CMS participa

  Lucknow, 16 November : The talented students of City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus I, have brought glory to Lucknow on the global stage by winning 38 medals, including 6 gold, at the International Science Competition (VANDA-2024), organized under the aegis of the Singapore International Mastery Contest Center (SIMCC). In this prestigious competition, CMS Aliganj Campus I students Inaya Aftab, Arnav Dwivedi, Aryan Singh Dagur, Ananya Tripathi, Utkarsh and Amol Gupta showcased their brilliance by winning gold medals. Additionally, 12 students secured silver medals, 14 students clinched bronze medals and 6 students were honored for their exceptional performances. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon extended her best wishes for the bright future of these meritorious students and expressed gratitude to the Principal and teachers of the school. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr Khanna informed that the competition was based on the Singap

Lucknow, 14 November : Dr. Shiksha Tripathi, teacher of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, will represent India at the India-Japan Teachers Exchange Program, organized under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO in Japan. This prestigious teachers exchange program, coordinated by the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), has selected only 8 teachers from across the country, including Dr. Tripathi from CMS. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna mentioned that this exchange program, organized between India and Japan, is themed "Exploration of Proactive and Collaborative Learning Towards the Realization of a Sustainable Society" which aims to promote intercultural relations and goodwill between students of India and Japan, as well as to facilitate an exchange of ideas that will contribute to the holistic development of future generations. During this visit, Dr. Tripathi will engage in in-depth dis

Lucknow, 13 November : City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus I, organized a grand celebration of its ‘Annual Function’ today at CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus Auditorium. Parents were thrilled to witness the multifaceted talents of the students, who performed enthusiastically in a variety of song and dance presentations. A large number of parents attended, cheering on their children with encouragement. Before the event commenced, CMS Founder-Director and renowned educationist, Dr. Bharti Gandhi, ceremonially inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Gandhi emphasized the importance of instilling the values of unity, peace, harmony, and the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family) in every child from an early age. She highlighted that CMS is committed to fostering these ideals both at home and school to promote global unity and peace. She urged parents to remain vigilant and proactive in nurturing the character, morals, and spir

Lucknow, 12 November : The "25th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World" will commence on Friday, November 22, at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium. Presidents, Prime Ministers, Speakers of Parliaments, Parliament Members and Judges from the International Court of Justice, including Chief Justices, Judges and legal luminaries from 54 countries, are set to arrive here at Lucknow to participate in this conference. This information was shared today by the Convener of the Conference and CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, at a press conference held at the CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I auditorium. Dr. Bharti Gandhi, CMS Founder-Director, and Mr. R.C. Gupta, General Secretary of the conference, were also present on this occasion. Speaking to journalists, Prof. Kingdon said that this historic conference, based on "Article 51 of the Indian Constitution" and themed “A Governance for the Future,” is dedicated to world unity, world peace, and a secure and prosper

Lucknow, 11 November : Arshi Sharma, a talented student of City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I, has earned the title of "State Champion" in the state-level Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition, bringing pride to Lucknow. This competition was organized under the auspices of the Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS - UP Chapter). This information was given by Mr Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna informed that the students from prestigious schools across the state participated in this competition and amidst tough competition, this talented CMS student demonstrated her mathematical prowess by accurately solving 200 questions in just 8 minutes, showcasing her intellectual and logical abilities. The organizers of the competition praised this mathematical genius of CMS awarding her the Champions Trophy. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, wished this talented student a bright future ahead. Mr. Khanna further informed that this comp

  Lucknow, November 8 : The second day of the 4-day Dr. Jagdish Gandhi Memorial Inter-school Football Tournament being organized by City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I at Chowk Stadium witness tough competition as the players of various teams fought for supremacy. Intense matches took place between various student teams, each impressing the spectators with their exceptional skill and gameplay. A total of six matches were held today, where the young footballers displayed extraordinary talent and teamwork.             In the first match of the day, CMS Rajajipuram Campus defeated CMS Chowk Campus with a score of 2-0. Shresth from CMS Rajajipuram scored the first goal in the 6th minute, giving his team the lead, and Siddhant added another goal in the 20th minute, securing the 2-0 advantage that lasted until the end of the game. In another match, Seth A.R. Jaipuria School, Golf City, defeated CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I with a close score of 2-1. Diivit of Seth A R Jaipuria School

Lucknow, November 8 : Ms. Pooja Tandon, a teacher at City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus II, has been awarded the 'Outstanding Dance Teacher Award' for her dedication to students’ holistic development and her remarkable contributions to the field of dance. Recently, Ms. Tandon was honoured with this prestigious award at a grand ceremony. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. He further stated that Ms. Tandon, with a career spanning over fifteen years, has made significant contributions in both Kathak and Western dance, nurturing students' natural creativity, discipline, and artistic abilities through dance while playing an invaluable role in their personality development. Under her guidance, numerous students have elevated Lucknow's prestige on national and international stages in dance and music. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, extended her heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Pooja Tandon for this outstanding achievemen

Lucknow, 6 November : 'SPARDHA-2024', a four-day International Sports Olympiad organized by City Montessori School, RDSO Campus took off to a brilliant start as a grand inaugural ceremony was held at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium here this evening. The Chief Guest, Mr Ashish Kumar Singh, Member of Legislative Assembly, Bilgram-Mallawan, Hardoi, inaugurated the 'SPARDHA-2024' by lighting the lamp of peace and unity. Earlier, the Sports Olympiad began on an auspicious note with an All Religion and World Peace Prayer. The grand cultural ceremony saw the students holding flags of different countries and conveying the message - May Peace Prevail on Earth.  CMS students presented a heartwarming cultural presentation spreading the ideals of World Unity and World Peace all around. Smart contingents of teams from various countries added colour and attraction to the March Past leaving the viewers mesmerized. It is worth mentioning here that International Sports Olympiad 'SPARDHA

Lucknow, November 5: City Montessori School organized a grand 'Meritorious Students Felicitation Function' today at the CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus auditorium. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Joint Director, Education, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. At the felicitation function, Arushi Singh Chauhan of CMS Rajajipuram Campus I was especially honoured for securing the first position in the 2nd Inter-Campus Comparative Examinations of ISC (Class XII). She has secured 94.63% marks in the aggregate topping the merit list of CMS Comparative Examinations. On this occasion, the mother of Arushi was weighed in fruits and flowers as per CMS tradition while her father and teacher-guardian were presented Shawls of Honour. Apart from this, the top ten position holders of the 2nd Inter-campus Comparative Examination, Campus toppers of the Comparative Examination and those who have brought name and fame to the city of Lucknow in various competitions we

Lucknow, November 4 : Agrim Mishra, a talented Class VIII student of City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I, has made Lucknow proud by securing the 8th All India Rank in the 'Brainobrain Wonderkids Competition' held at the national level. For this remarkable achievement, Agrim has been awarded the title of National Topper and was honoured at a grand ceremony with a certificate of appreciation, medal, trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 1500. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon extended her best wishes for this bright student’s future and expressed gratitude towards the teachers and the principal of the school. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna mentioned that students from various prestigious schools across the country participated in this competition and amidst tough competition, this talented CMS student showcased exceptional skills in mental math, logical ability, general knowledge and speed typing demonstrating his mul

Lucknow, October 29 : Over 63,000 students across all 21 campuses of City Montessori School celebrated Diwali with joy and enthusiasm at their respective campuses today. While on one hand, students of CMS Asharfabad Campus took out a march, strongly advocating for a "Crackers-Free Diwali," on the other hand, CMS Station Road Campus organized a Diwali workshop where students made beautiful diyas spreading awareness about an eco-friendly Diwali. Alongside, various educational and cultural activities, including quizzes, skits, dance, music, and rangoli, also promoted the message of a crackers-free Diwali. Altogether, more than 63,000 CMS students pledged to celebrate a Diwali without crackers and raise awareness among children in their neighborhoods as well. The Principals of different campuses appealed to the entire countrymen, especially the school children, that in the interest of the country, society, environment and for their own health and safety, they should 'say no t

Lucknow, October 26 : The newly constructed "Dr. Jagdish Gandhi Auditorium" at City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I, dedicated to the memory of CMS founder Dr. Jagdish Gandhi, was inaugurated today by Chief Guest Dr. Dinesh Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister and Member of the Rajya Sabha. In addition, Dr. Sharma inaugurated the new Robotics and AI Lab, Science Laboratory, Computer Lab, state-of-the-art Library, Orchestra Room, and various other facilities at the school by cutting the ribbon. Shri Awanish Kumar Singh, Member of Legislative Council, UP, graced the occasion by his benign presence. Ahead of this, CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon warmly welcomed Dr. Sharma and other distinguished guests. A large gathering of teachers, students, and parents attended the grand event, appreciating CMS management’s dedicated efforts toward the all-round development of students.           Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Dr. Dinesh Sharma said that the life of the

Lucknow, October 25 : The grand opening of the two-day Inter-school Robotics Championship, hosted by City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, took place today in the school auditorium. The event was inaugurated amidst scintillating educational and cultural items by the Chief Guest, Dr. G.K. Goswami, ADGP and Director of UP State Institute of Forensic Sciences. The event was graced by distinguished figures from the fields of science, education, and literature, including Dr. Arif Siddiqui, General Manager of ISRO Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network, who added to the grandeur of the ceremony with their presence. This Robotics Championship, organized in association with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and IIT Delhi, has brought together 27 selected student teams from renowned schools across the country.       In his address, the Chief Guest Dr. G.K. Goswami emphasized the importance of a humanitarian approach in this era of scientific progress,

Lucknow, 23 October : City Montessori School organized a grand 'University Fair' today at the CMS Kanpur Road auditorium. On this occasion, representatives of more than 130 universities from 17 countries, including Australia, England, the USA, France, Germany, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, Finland, Ireland, Italy, UAE, Cyprus, Greece, Antigua and India provided students with comprehensive information regarding higher education. In addition, students learned how to choose courses according to their interests, prepare themselves, and create plans to achieve their goals. Thousands of students from classes 10 to 12 received detailed information about admissions, scholarships and available courses at prestigious national and international higher education institutions. A key highlight of the University Fair was the detailed information provided to students on studying abroad, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Advanced Placement (AP) Program.                On this

Lucknow, 22 October : Himanya Verma and Harshita Pandey, two talented students of City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I have brought laurels to the institution by winning gold medal in the District Yogasana Sports Competition. The competition was organized under the aegis of the District Yogasana Sports Association, Lucknow, at K.D. Singh Babu Stadium, where these brilliant CMS students won first prize in the Under-14 Girls Rhythmic Pair category, showcasing their exceptional yoga skills. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon expressed her happiness at the achievement of the CMS students and wished them a bright future. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna further stated that the selected students from various noted schools of Lucknow participated in the competition. Despite the tough competition, these students from CMS Rajajipuram Campus I demonstrated excellent performance in various yogic postures, yogic exercises and physic

Lucknow, October 21: Abhiraj Pratap Singh Negi, a talented Class VIII student of City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I, has brought pride to Lucknow by winning the Silver Medal in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition held at the international level. This competition was organized under the aegis of the Royal Commonwealth Society, London in which students from over 60 countries participated. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna informed that in this international essay competition, Abhiraj presented his innovative thoughts on environmental issues, the role of youth leadership and gender equality and encouraged young people to bring out positive change considering new perspectives. He also outlined an ideal world order and suggested peaceful and innovative methods for resolving global problems. The Royal Commonwealth Society, London, praised Abhiraj's writing style and his global humanistic and scientific perspective, awar

  Lucknow, October 19 : The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) was successfully conducted for students from Classes 8 to 11 at the City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I auditorium and CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus auditorium, with 284 students participating. This exam was organized under the aegis of the College Board, USA. The PSAT exam for Classes 8 and 9 was held at the CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I auditorium, while the exam for Classes 10 and 11 was conducted at the CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus auditorium. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna mentioned that CMS, along with providing excellent education to its students, prepares them for future challenges and this exam was organized as part of that preparation. The PSAT is an essential step in preparing students for higher education in renowned universities in India and abroad. While the PSAT for Classes 8 and 9 sets a foundational benchmark for college readiness,

Lucknow, October 18 : Tashvi Singh, a talented Class VII student of City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus I, has brought glory to Lucknow with her outstanding performance in a national-level spelling competition. Tashvi secured the All India 15th rank at the National Mega Final Round of the prestigious Wiz National Spell Bee Competition, showcasing her exceptional talent. In recognition of her achievement, she was awarded a certificate, medal and trophy. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, expressed happiness over Tashvi's success and wished her a bright future ahead. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna further informed that this prestigious competition was organized by an educational institute, Wiz Spell Bee, and the selected students from various noted schools across the country participated in it. Despite the tough competition, this talented student of CMS Aliganj Campus I excelled in various parameters, including English k

Lucknow, October 16: In today’s era of globalization, there are immense opportunities for a bright future for the younger generation. Therefore, it is essential that students are provided with purposeful and skill-based education that equips them with a global perspective, paving the way for their success on the world stage. These were the thoughts of Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Manager of City Montessori School (CMS), who was addressing the forum as a speaker at the India Global Alliance Forum held today in New Delhi. The forum was organized by the College Board, USA, at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi, and saw the participation of renowned educators from India and abroad.             Speaking on the topic “Expanding Access to Rigour - A Student-First Approach,” Prof. Kingdon said that City Montessori School is continuously working towards nurturing a global outlook in its students and encouraging their talents. To fulfill the dreams of students aspiring for higher education in prestigious glo

Lucknow, October 15: Aditya Srivastava, a brilliant Class III student of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, has been awarded the title of 'Super Topper' for his outstanding performance in the International Mental Math World Cup-2024. In this prestigious international competition, Aditya secured an All India 2nd rank and a global rank of 37, showcasing his exceptional mathematical talent and thus bringing glory to the city of Lucknow. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, wished this young maths genius a bright future. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. Mr. Khanna informed that the International Mathematics Competition was organized under the aegis of Live Math Competition and League (Live MCL), in which thousands of students from 59 countries participated. In this international competition, Aditya, competing in the Challenger category, demonstrated his intellectual and mental prowess, along with his strong mathematical knowl

Lucknow, October 14: Abhiraj Pratap Singh Negi, a talented Class VIII student of City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I has made the school proud by securing the title of Gold Topper in the national-level Brainobrain Wonderkid Competition. This competition was organized under the aegis of Brainobrain Kids Academy. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communication Department of CMS. Mr. Khanna informed that more than 75,000 students from around 2,000 schools across the country participated in this competition, where Abhiraj of CMS Rajajipuram Campus I demonstrated his expertise in mental math, logical ability, general knowledge and speed typing to earn the distinction of Gold Topper. The organizers of the competition lauded Abhiraj's multi-faceted talent and honoured him with a medal and certificate. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, wished this bright student a successful future.                Mr. Khanna mentioned that this competition was organized