Here at 6, Worli Sea Face stands Greenlawns School Worli. Greenlawns School Worli is more than just a school. It is a place with a rich history and a commitment to excellence.
In 1959, Greenlawns School Worli started as a kindergarten. Esso Petroleum, then known as Stanvac, created it for its foreign employees’ children. The school was first located at Anand Bhavan. Mrs. Daphne Clare Fraser Thomson and Mr. Lalit Gandhi bought it from Stanvac.
Later, the Atomic Energy Commission acquired Anand Bhavan. So the school moved to the ground floor of Poddar Bungalow at 6, Worli Sea Face. Mr. Gandhi expanded the school. In 1965, Mrs. Thomson left India. Mr. Gandhi then included his wife and close relatives as partners.
In 1966, Greenlawns School expanded to Bomanji Petit Road. Greenlawns School has been running at two locations since then. Mrs. Sara D’mello and Mrs. Amy Writer were appointed as principals after Mrs. Thomson left.
Mr. Lalit Gandhi and Mr. C.U. Shah converted both schools into a Public Charitable Trust in 1974. It was named C.U. Shah Education Foundation and C.U. Shah Education Trust. Both schools are run by these trusts.
Mr. Lalit Gandhi managed the school from 1960 to 1983. His son Tushar studied at Greenlawns School. His grandson Kushal also attended Greenlawns School.
Mr. Gandhi’s daughter Mrs. Minal Shah and her family now manage the schools. They have helped make Greenlawns a top ICSE school in India.
Greenlawns School Worli follows the ICSE curriculum. It offers classes from nursery to class 10th. There are over 6000 students enrolled here.
The school provides many facilities. There is a library, sports facilities, and laboratories. Greenlawns School also has clubs and spacious classrooms. Smart classes and activity-based learning are used. A playground and transport facility are also available.
Greenlawns School encourages co-curricular activities. These include inter-house and inter-school competitions. Club activities and workshops are also organized. These activities help in the overall development of the students.
The motto of Greenlawns School is ‘Luce Magistra’. It means ‘With the light as my teacher’. The school’s vision is to create a culture of value-based growth and excellence.
Greenlawns School Worli continues to provide quality education. It prepares students for future success. In 2023, Ambarish Thati, Aarav Gosrani, and Vidhaan Parmar won the Future Unicorns Launchpad. Their team was named “GREENLAWNS”.
Greenlawns School Worli stands as a beacon of education. It nurtures young minds. It prepares them to shine brightly in the world.