Apeejay School, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
==Apeejay School, Kharghar Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, India==, located in the foothills of the Pandavkada hills, was established in 2000. The school started with a Pre-Primary section and has now attained Senior Secondary status. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi (CBSE). It has a capacity of 2000 children, with 100 faculty members.It has been ranked 7 in the Hindustan Times survey of schools in Navi Mumbai. It is one of the 28 schools countrywide of the Apeejay Stya Education Society. Its students have achieved many sports laurels, especially in handball and football. In academics too, they have achieved excellent performance.Tho the services are not good [1][2]
Infrastructure
The school is situated on land measuring 13,000 square metres, acquired from CIDCO in 1998, out of which 6000 square metres are for the building and 7000 square metres for the playground and other activities. The school has protection against malarial and dengue mosquitoes as the school authorities keep on taking action. Lavatory sanitation is very good as compared to other schools in Kharghar. There is no lack of water facilities(even in summer) in the school and "Drinking Water" is available at all times. The restrooms are practically always clean, thus being hygienic to use.
The Temple of Knowledge The school has a well-equipped automated library with a good collection of books in different fields of study and of general nature. The school also subscribes to more than 50 periodicals and journals in order to update the students with current affairs and also help them develop with a view to take on the competitive world of today. The school is well quipped with two multipurpose halls which have a capacity of about 450 students each. This year both of the Halls are undergoing upgrades. Every class is well equipped with speakers which are used for the morning assemblies and announcements.
Computer Room
The school has three Computer labs equipped with hardware and software with emphasis on CAL (Computer Aided Learning). The school more than 200 computers around the school, which are equipped with the latest technology.
Laboratories
The school has laboratories for experimentation in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These laboratories are equipped with good instruments, chemicals and models to cater to the needs of the senior secondary school too. The school has a General Science Laboratory that caters to the needs of the middle school.
Science Park
A Science Park has been set up in the school. Concepts such as centrifugal force, reflection of sound, structure of DNA, and angular velocity, are displayed through life size models. The sun dial and Archimedes screw are other models. These life size gadgets give students an opportunity to 'Learn by Doing' thus aiding understanding of the underlying principles.
Audio-Visual Room
The Audio-Visual(AV) room is equipped with a computer which runs on very latest softwares and an overhead projector.
Performing Arts
The school has rooms for Art and Craft and other performing arts. Instruments are made available to students. Each class (except classes from IX-XII) has a music period.
M. I. Room
The school has an M.I.Room with a full-time nurse to help children who may require first aid during school hours.
Games and sports
The playground caters for games like football, handball and basketball. Playground equipment is also available for children of all sections. The field is in excellent condition. Also a basketball court is being reconstructed which will be ready by August end
Faculty
The faculty isn't very good for the senior section (except a few). The teachers teach in a very good manner and are polite.