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CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL LUCKNOW, INDIA PROSPECTUS 2021-22
Contents
Ÿ Introduction
Ÿ Meet the Founders
Ÿ Meet the Management
Ÿ Partnership with Parents
Ÿ Growing up, the CMS Way
Ÿ Alumni Voices
Ÿ CMS Cambridge Section
Ÿ Joyful Pre-Primary Years
Ÿ Empowering Primary Years
Ÿ Inspiring Junior Years
Ÿ Victorious Senior Years
Ÿ Sports
Ÿ Music
Ÿ Technology in CMS Education
Ÿ High Academic Standards
Ÿ Creating Opportunities
4 Building Blocks of CMS* Ÿ Empowering Teachers
UNIVERSAL VALUES Ÿ The CMS Difference
Ÿ The CMS Advantage
SERVICE TO THE WORLD Ÿ Online Teaching
Ÿ Quality Assurance &
GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING Innovations Department
Ÿ Infrastructure
EXCELLENCE IN ALL THINGS Ÿ Honours & Recognition
Ÿ International Events 2021-2022
* Adapted from the Council for Global Education
Preparing world citizens since 1959
City Montessori School (CMS) is the world’s largest
city-school, with 18 campuses in the city of Lucknow.
CMS has been ranked among India’s Top 3 Most
Respected Education Brands and been ranked the top
school of Uttar Pradesh (Education World magazine).
The school that began with 5 children in 1959 on a
borrowed capital of 300 rupees today has over 57,000
students from pre-primary to Class XII.
Our founders, Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr Bharti Gandhi,
were inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and
Sant Vinoba Bhave. They started CMS with the vision of
inspiring generations of children to become socially
conscious world citizens, committed to the service of
humanity.
Their motto Jai Jagat has been the school's greeting
from the beginning. CMS students are taught the value
of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam, or ‘the Earth is but One
Country and Mankind its Citizens'.
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Meet the Founders
Dr Jagdish Gandhi
Founder-Manager
Apart from nurturing CMS into the world’s
largest city-school, Dr Gandhi has attracted
global acclaim for promoting international
peace through education. A few notable
honours that Dr Gandhi has received are: the
Yash Bharati Award of the UP Government
(2014); the Gusi Peace Prize of the Philippines
(2011); the Hope of Humanity Award by the
Dalai Lama (2010); the Key to the City of
Georgetown, USA (2002); honorary
doctorates from universities in Russia, Peru,
Turkey, Mongolia and Argentina.
Dr Gandhi speaks regularly on national TV
channels including News 18, Aaj Tak, Sadhana
Prime News, KNews, News 1 India, India
News, Hindi Khabar, Bharat Samachar,
Jantantra TV, Aalami Sahara, Subharti and
Darshan 24 Channels. He has been organizing
the International Conference of Chief Justices
of the World every year for the past 21 years,
inviting the highest-level Judiciary members
from across the globe.
Dr Bharti Gandhi
Founder-Director
An alumna of Lucknow University and former
psychologist at the UP government’s
Psychology Bureau, Dr Bharti Gandhi is co-
founder of CMS. An able administrator and
leader, she has championed numerous social
causes and convened an all-India Anti Dowry
Conference and the UP State Prohibition
Conference. Dr Bharti has organised several
children’s and youth festivals to promote
international peace, and has organized a
Sunday Satsang (spiritual discourse) every
week for the last 20 years at CMS.
For her contributions to education and to
women’s empowerment she has been
conferred many prestigious awards including
the Devi Award, Janpriya Vyaktitwa Samman,
Bhartiya Nari Samman, Rani Laxmibai Bravery
Award, Adhi Abadi Award and most recently,
a Lifetime Achievement Award for
distinguished contributions to education in
India at the House of Commons, London.
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Meet the Management
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon Roshan Gandhi
President and MD Chief Executive Officer
Geeta Gandhi Kingdon is the President and Managing As Chief Executive Officer, Mr Roshan Gandhi leads
Director of City Montessori School Society, while also innovation and organisational transformation across
being Professor at the Institute of Education, University CMS. Bringing international experience as a graduate of
College London (UCL), where she holds the Chair of the University of Oxford and an MBA in Educational
‘Education Economics and International Development’. Leadership from University College London (UCL), he has
She has a BSc (Honours) in Economics from the London worked in and continues to consult for multiple
School of Economics and a D.Phil in Development educational technology companies, and is a certified
Economics from the University Oxford. In 2010, she career counsellor. A passionate enthusiast for education,
moved back to India after living in England for 31 years, Roshan is a frequent keynote and panel speaker at
in order to become the President of CMS Society, but educational conferences around the country, and is
she continues to work as UCL professor part time. As associated with a prominent think tank leading
CMS President and Managing Director, her focus has education policy reform.
been on modernising this 60 year old legacy school
while maintaining the culture and traditions that have
made it great.
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Partnership with Parents Parents' participation in CMS events brings the school and the home closer together. They specially invited to not just attend but also actively participate in various school events like Annual Mothers Day Celebration, Annual Sports Days, Model Class Presentations, Open Days, and many other meaningful cultural presentations. 4
Teacher-Guardian
Home Visits
Dear Parents, you are invited to be involved with your
child’s school to make communication easy between
both the stakeholders. This enables us to make readily
available, information about your children and school
policies.
To strengthen the link between school and parents,
CMS has been innovative in creating the ‘Teacher-
Guardian Home Visit.’ Once a year, teachers visit their
students’ home to meet with parents. Parents are
encouraged to provide open feedback to teachers as
well as seek advice to ensure that their children
achieve their full potential. Home Visits foster a strong
bond between the school and home, as well as
between teachers and their students.
Parent-Teacher
Meetings
Parents are invited to visit campuses for periodic
parent-teacher meetings to discuss the education
and welfare of their child.
Parent App
CMS has released a new Parent App which provides
parents real-time information relating to their child
including attendance, transport information,
academic reports, timetables, and direct
communications from the school.
Teacher-Guardian home visit
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Growing up, the CMS way
JOYFUL EMPOWERING
GOALS 3Es GOALS 3Cs
• Encouragement • Confidence
• Environment • Competency in the core subjects
• Example of adults • Caring and compassion
CMS Alumni on the ladder of success
Lakshya Sharma, Alumnus, Gomti Nagar Campus I Prakriti Tandon, Alumna, Mahanagar Campus
BTech & ME at University of Pennsylvania selected by Cornell University, USA
starting PhD at MIT, USA (world's Top ranked university) with 100% scholarship
At CMS, my natural curiosity was fostered by I applied for need-based financial aid while
participating in multiple international maths seeking admission at Cornell, which was
and science olympiads, which took me to granted with 100% Tata Trust Scholarship and
Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines and Taiwan from an offer letter for admission. I will opt for
the young age of 9. These international Chemistry major in undergrad. Seeing me excel
experiences broadened my horizons, as I got to in Sciences, my teachers always motivated me
see different education systems. I realized that to work hard and seek admission in the best
studying in the world’s most renowned research university. I was ably guided by my school’s
institutions was the best way to develop myself career counselor which helped me to choose
to the fullest. the right place for my further studies.
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INSPIRING VICTORIOUS
GOALS 4Es GOALS 4Ps
• Expression • Performance in boards exams
• Exposure • Praiseworthy character
• Exchanges • Pleasing personality
• Events • Preparation for a
life of service
Sakshi Pradyumn, Alumnus, Kanpur Road Campus Aditya Dwivedi, Alumnus, Gomti Nagar Campus I
Studying at National University of Singapore studying at Cornell University, USA
with 100% scholarship with 100% scholarship
The international experience and engrossing While in school, I had no clear idea regarding
inter-faculty and residential activities are the the profession I wished to pursue in life. The
charms of NUS. Rigorous comprehensive freedom of curriculum offered by most
studies cultivate the minds in an enriching American universities seemed like the perfect
manner. Dr Gandhi’s idea of interdependence fit for a confused student like me. CMS career
and global cooperation inspired me a lot. Prof. counselors exposed me to study options in
Geeta Gandhi Kingdon gave me the necessary the US which significantly impacted my world
motivation to study abroad. My Principal, view. I’m currently on a full scholarship that
Dr Vineeta Kamran, my teachers and counsellor covers all my college expenses. I like being
wrote supportive letters of recommendation, independent and consequently I also work at
which made my application stronger. a part time job.
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Alumni Voices
Apoorva Srivastava, IFS Prakash Gupta, IFS Garima Singh, IAS
Consul General of India in Joint Secretary (Summits) Addl. Secretary, School Education and
Toronto, Canada Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India Literacy Department, Govt. of Jharkhand
Focus on extracurricular CMS gave me the attitudes, CMS helped in overall personality
activities, participation in various rigour, morale, conviction and development and helped expand
competitions organised by CMS, self belief required to stand up to the horizon of my mind. I met so
and emphasis on language & life’s challenges. CMS will always many people from different
grammar helped me in be much more than an alma walks of life in some or the other
developing my self-confidence & mater for me–it is my extended programs regularly held by our
discipline. Exposure to different family and a second home which school from all over the world,
cultures helped in embracing I can always count on and return which helped tremendously in
cultural differences, which to. developing me.
proved to be of great importance
in my diplomatic career.
Sudhanshu Trivedi Sumit Gulwani Celina Jaitly
National Spokesperson Partner Research Manager Miss Universe Runner-up
Bhartiya Janta Party Microsoft, Seattle USA UN Ambassador, Entrepreneur
The learning acquired through The CMS inter-branch comparative If it wasn't for the education
CMS's strong teaching has been exams prepared me for the system of CMS that aimed at
enduring. I still remember and extremely competitive life ahead, the all round development,
can quote many things from the and the resulting training to I would never have discovered
humanities subjects of my class relentlessly pursue excellence set talent within me. The principles of
10th despite choosing me on my journey of scientific love, peace, unity & hope gave me
engineering as a subject later on. innovations. The inter-branch the motivation to stand up for
Such is the effect of a CMS team competitions instilled team equal rights which led to a global
education! spirit, while my class gave me position at the United Nations as a
friends for life. goodwill ambassador.
8Read more
Numerous CMS alumni are IAS, IPS,
IFS, PCS etc. 55 CMS alumni were
selected in the All India Services exam
in the part 10 years. For a list see
Prof. Nita Gandhi Forouhi Jitesh Singh Deo Kriti Pandey, IRS
MBBS, MRCP, BMedSci, MSc, PhD, FFPH Model Assistant Commissioner,
Physician & Professor,
University of Cambridge, U.K. Mr India World 2017 Customs & Central Excise Department
CMS shaped me to be my best CMS education makes a person CMS education is unique in its
self through my formative years, capable to do wonders! CMS is focus on developing children in a
setting me on a life-long path of the temple that facilitated my holistic way. There is a strong
seeking excellence in all that I do. overall development, taught me emphasis on academics, but the
CMS education is distinctive to be ambitious and helped me extra-curricular activities really
through a focus not only on to be the person I am today. It opened me up as a person and
academic achievements, but also has helped generations of contributed immensely towards
on building character, upholding students to achieve glories and shaping a more vibrant
its motto of Jai-Jagat, and in successes in every field. personality.
instilling a strong sense of service.
Kshitendra Verma, IRS Manish Tripathi Dr Deepansh Dalela, MD
Joint Commissioner Fashion Designer Urologist
Government of India for Bollywood & Sports Celebrities Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan, USA
CMS education has been I can never thank CMS and Dr One thing I liked about my school
instrumental in making more Gandhi enough for the valuable was that they felicitate your
humane, just and legally/morally lessons such as 'Finding your achievements. CMS always made
correct choices in not only my purpose in life' and 'Accepting it a point to acknowledge and
profession but also in my this world as one big family' appreciate not just our efforts
personal life. The concept of that have powerfully impacted when we scored good marks,
'Jai Jagat' though embedded in my thinking. Owing to this but also that of our parents and
Indian Culture has Global outlook attitude, I can look beyond myself teachers. It is our parents and
and has influenced me greatly. & aim to serve a greater purpose teachers who make us who we
behind everything I do, especially are.
my work.
9CMS Cambridge Section
CMS: Now a Cambridge School
CMS Gomti Nagar Extension campus is now also
affiliated with the Cambridge Assessment International
Education (CAIE) Board, which is part of the University
conditioned. Apart from the commitment to academic
of Cambridge. The IGCSE (International General
excellence, a vast range of extra-curricular activities are
Certificate of Secondary Education) qualification is
an integrated part of the CMS Cambridge timetable,
recognised as equivalent to Class 10 and the Advanced
and a huge amount of support is provided to enable
Level (A-Level) qualification is recognised by the
students to gain admission in universities abroad.
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to
any higher secondary qualifications of Boards in India. About the Cambridge Board
To learn in more detail about the distinctive features of Cambridge Assessment International Education is part
the CMS Cambridge section, please ask your campus of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top
for the separate CMS Cambridge section prospectus, or universities trusted for excellence in education. It is the
visit www.cmseducation.org/cambridge world’s largest provider of international qualifications
for students aged between 5-19 years. Its qualifications
The CMS Cambridge Experience
are recognized and accepted by universities, educators
CMS Cambridge Section is open for students of Classes
and employers across the globe.
IV-XII, offering both IGCSEs and A Levels, with subject
choices including English, Mathematics, Physics, The IGCSE qualification (International General
Chemistry, Business Studies, Economics, History, Certificate of Secondary Education) is recognised by the
Geography, Computer Science, Art & Design, Design & Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) of India
Technology,Hindi, German, and French. and is equivalent to any Class X Board. The A-Level
qualifications are recognized by the Association of
The IGCSE at CMS Cambridge offers a flexible and
Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to any Class XII
stimulating curriculum, supported with excellent
qualifications.
resources and training. For learners, the Cambridge
www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-
Section helps improve performance by developing skills
qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance)
in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving.
CMS Cambridge classes have a maximum of 30 For more information,
students per class, and all classes are fully air- on Cambridge Section
please scan QR
National CENTA awardee English teacher Ms. Shanara interacting with pupils
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10Academics in 2020-21 Co-curricular Activities
CMS Cambridge International Section achieved Students-led clubs are an integral part of the CMS
tremendous results yet again in 2019-20. Anahita Singh Cambridge School life. These clubs are built into the
topped the school, being on the 95.6th percentile and timetable of the students. Getting involved in clubs
7A* grades. Daksh Kumar Singh and Divyansh Tripathi transpires critical thinking, organization and pursuit of
shared the second position, being on the 90.4th excellence in them. Students can enlist themselves in
percentile, scoring 4A* grades. ICE (Distinction & Merit) any of the clubs according to their talent and choice.
Certification has been awarded to 15 students. In all, These clubs are:
CMS Cambridge Section students brought in 31A*
n Debate Club
grades and 65 A grades, which means that 44.7% of all
entries scored A* or A grade in these prestigious n Business Clubs
examinations. n Sports Club - Basketball & Football
n Book Club
n Chess Club
n Music Club
n Theatre Club
n Self Defense Club
Student speak
My journey with CMS Cambridge
started in 2017, in Class 5. I am now Art work by Vatsala Sinha, student of 'A' Level Art
finishing 8th. In this 3-4 year time
period, I have noticed a lot of
changes in my academic skills, all for
good. I have learned to analyse
things closely and find meaning out
of them. The subjects that seemed
so difficult in previous schools, have now become
super interesting.
The Cambridge curriculum is a spiral one which
builds on our skills every year and the teaching is
practical based.
— Archit Agarwal, (Class VIII)
11Joyful
Pre-Primary Years
GOALS
3Es
• Encouragement
• Environment
• Example of adults
With our fun school activities for pre-primary
children, learning becomes interesting and
enjoyable, and goes beyond textbooks and
whiteboards. Carefully tailored school activities
lead to the all-round development of children and
help them achieve their maximum potential.
Pre-primary years in CMS involve playful activities,
integration of music, use of appropriate ed-tech,
and practices that nurture spontaneity, self-
expression, creativity and confidence.
The watchword for the teachers is using the
language of encouragement.
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Personalized Learning CMS places great emphasis on personalized learning for each child. This determines the pace of learning for every child and helps teachers to optimize the instructional approach for the needs of each learner. Learning activities are made available that are meaningful and relevant to learners. 14
Stimulating Environment
Children perform better in an inspiring environment.
We create a climate of encouragement to facilitate the
all-round development of every child and provide a
joyful and peaceful environment.
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A Broad Curriculum
CMS focuses on six aspects of learning that provide a
comprehensive framework for a child's development at
the pre-primary level:
Ÿ Personal, social and emotional development
Ÿ Communication, language and literacy
Ÿ Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
Ÿ Physical development
Ÿ Creative development
Ÿ Knowledge and understanding of the world
17Learning with Fun
About 15% of the CMS student body is below the age of 6.
The school environment is engaging and responsive to the
child at each stage of his/her development.
In pre-primary years, CMS aims to develop perceptual,
motor, cognitive and socio-emotional levels of a child,
as the basis for readying him/her for school education,
and for life in society.
We create a happy environment for social contact with
peers, and we deliberately create opportunities for
young children to explore and learn through play,
dance, music, drama, art, games and sports.
We promote the development of creativity over
memorization. English is taught through Fitzroy phonics,
with spectacular results, with 4 and 5 year olds doing
early reading. Learners get some time on computers for
colouring and drawing.
18The daily schedule comprises:
Ÿ games and play activities
Ÿ movement and relaxation exercises
Ÿ outdoor play
Ÿ activities ensuring the routine (personal hygiene,
taking meals)
19Creative Arts To encourage creative arts such as theatre (drama) and dance from an early age, CMS provides opportunities with well-trained and experienced teachers at every campus. Dance In energizing dance classes, CMS students are taught various classical dances like Kathak and bharatnatyam, folk dance, as well as western genres like hip-hop, ballet, and jazz. Drama Theatre and drama classes boost confidence in students as they learn public speaking skills, as well as creativity as students innovatively think up ways to decorate sets, make costumes, and get into character for role play. 20
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Empowering
Primary Years
GOALS
3Cs
• Confidence
• Competency in the Core Subjects
• Caring and Compassion
The Primary Curriculum at CMS is transacted in a
joyful environment that empowers primary age
children and develops their competencies.
We create a stimulating learning environment that
both supports individual children and
challenges/stretches them to achieve their best.
We help children to develop the qualities of hard
work, good manners and self-discipline. They come
out as confident individuals with a growing sense of
the social world around them.
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Holistic Development The aim of primary education in CMS is not only to give children a strong foundation for upper-primary and further levels of education, but also to enable the child to realize his or her potential as a unique individual and to develop as a social being through living and co- operating with others. One important aspect is primary pupils’ assisted engagement with technology. We develop a secure knowledge of computer technology and also an appreciation of its benefits and responsible use. Our smart classrooms are equipped with Interactive White Boards/flat panels with the latest relevant software with video and audio content for effective learning. 24
Experiential Learning
The CMS primary curriculum is increasingly based on
active learning rather than on passive relay of
information by a teacher. Experiential learning offers
in-depth study, giving the learner a better
understanding of the concepts and also an
understanding of the application of the knowledge in
the real world around them.
CMS seeks to develop critical thinking and problem
solving skills in primary age children through project
based learning in classes 4 and 5, and the integration of
HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions in
assessments/tests.
25Inspiring
Junior Years
26Dance, debating, sport, Indian and Western music
(with the option for individual music lessons),
elocution, foreign language classes, public speaking,
Goals 4Es
community service, and foreign visit opportunities are Expression Exposure
used to expand minds and shape young personalities.
The school creates a stimulating learning environment Exchanges Events
that both supports and challenges the individual
student.
It promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive
environment.
27Inspiring
Junior Years Students aged 11-13 are emerging as junior youth and
curious adolescents. The foundations of solid learning
laid here set the stage for academic success in the
senior years.
CMS identifies key aspects occurring in transition from
childhood to adulthood, which form the foundation of
learning during the Junior years.
1. Intellectual
Students have opportunities to be curious and to
have their thinking extended and challenged
through activities like debating, public speaking,
and participation in international events
282. Social 4. Emotional and psychological
Students’ need to be social and to know about Teachers are sensitive to the emotional and
themselves, is met through a culturally responsive psychological changes happening in students.
programme like involvement in community service
and a classroom culture that celebrates diversity. 5. Moral
With their new sense of the larger world around
3. Physical them, young adolescent learners are idealistic and
The programme caters well for students’ needs to want to have an impact on making the world a
be physically active through sports and games, better place.
dance and inculcating in them life skills like yoga
and meditation. There are opportunities for students through the
CMS Junior Youth Empowerment Programme to
participate in decision-making that affects their life
within the school.
29Victorious Senior Years The senior years are a time for our students to learn valuable skills for life from our professional teachers. These years are the time to set some long-term goals and also to feel a sense of pride in accomplishment. The school sets rigorous academic standards as it is our desire to help every child to excel and to open their eyes to possibilities that lie ahead of them in the world at large. Our students' success is visible through excellent board results every year. This is based on: • Pupils’ support and motivation by teachers • A healthily competitive environment, including competition with your (past) self • A very high standard of teaching • Enrichment and remedial classes, based on a data-driven diagnosis of each individual learner’s progress and need. • A metacognitive approach – which makes pupils analysts of their own performance Goals - 5Ps Preparation for a Life of Service Pleasing Personality Performance in the Boards Praiseworthy Character Proficiency in English 30
Events for Seniors
Commonwealth Youth Conference International Convention on ODYSSEY International
Students' Quality Control Circles
International Schools Cricket
(ICSQCC) EXSPO Sports
Premier League (ISCPL)
MACFAIR Mathematics and International Young
QUEST International Festival of
Biotechnology Computer Fair Mathematicians
Convention (IYMC)
GEOFEST Geography Olympiad COFAS Computers and Technology
International Youth Convention on Participation in Conferences of
Commerce and Economics Chief Justices of the World
QUANTA Science Olympiad CELESTA International
A Flipped Class in progress
31Victorious Senior Years The school works to prepare confident young adults by providing our senior students a wide variety of opportunities beyond music, dance, debating and sports. These include Career Fairs, guidance on Study Abroad, meaningful character education, lectures by eminent experts on topics of current relevance, and unparalleled global exposure through our international events, to prepare mindsets to face the challenges of the modern world. The annual Careers Day attracts about 2000 students and parents to hear professionals (in separate halls) from all important industries and occupations. Scores of CMS students get admission offers from excellent universities abroad on generous scholarships each year. For seeing some of these, please scan the QR code given below. 32
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Sports
ports enrich both the body and mind, teaching life skills CMS has invested in top-notch training facilities
such as resilience, team work, the importance of including gymnasiums, swimming pools, and astro turf
discipline, and how to be magnanimous in victory and sports grounds. Additionally, CMS hosts several
gracious in defeat. international sporting competitions in which students
Our experienced instructors and coaches provide compete with and learn from students of other
rigorous training, helping students to win competitions countries. These include EXSPO International (a multi-
at every level, from local to national sporting event), ISCPL (International School Cricket
Premier League), and Concorde (an international
football competition).
34Soccer in school
At CMS, we offer a range of took him to Barcelona
sports, with specialist coaching
and facilities on site, including: Soccer was a passion for Utkarsh since he was in Class VII in CMS Aliganj
Badminton Campus I. He trained under his school soccer coach and started playing for
Basketball his school team by the time he was in class IX.
Cricket While in class XI, he got an offer to play for the under-18 team for the
Swimming famed Marcet Academy in Barcelona, Spain, becoming the only boy from
Hockey Uttar Pradesh to play for the prestigious club. After a 3 year stint with the
Athletics Spanish club, he came back and was invited to play for Air India.
Football "It has been a dream come true for me. I am thankful to my teachers,
Roller Skating specially my soccer coach Sudhanshu Sir for guiding me in the right
Table Tennis direction", says Utkarsh.
He is now looking for an opportunity to play for the Indian Super League.
35Indian Classical Music CMS students have the opportunity to take up individual or group lessons in Indian classical music instruments including the tabla, flute, sitar and singing, depending on the campus. CMS functions provide a unique opportunity for our young musicians to showcase their musical prowess before teachers and parents. 36
Western The youngest Soprano of India
Classical Music
CMS has become a preeminent educator in India in
Western Classical Music, through highly skilled violin,
piano and classical singing teachers from Georgia.
Students learn and take music theory and practical
exams of the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music), London. CMS students have had
more Distinctions and Merits in the ABRSM music
exams than any other school in Uttar Pradesh.
Individual training is available in western classical
singing, violin, piano and in Music Theory. CMS student Apurva Chauhan became the youngest
Though the results are still pending for previous year’s singer in India to complete diploma in opera singing
ABRSM exams due to the pandemic, some by passing the singing exam of the prestigious
achievements are worth mentioning. In ABRSM Violin Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM),
grade 5 practical exams, Ritika Tiwari, a student of class London.
10 of Gomti Nagar Extension campus secured As a Soprano, Apurva’s voice strikes the highest notes.
distinction, while Divya Gautam, another student of Her repertoire includes Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini
class XI of the same campus passed with merit with 126 and Vivaldi, among others. She sings in Italian, French,
marks. Radhika Bassnet & Rajal Jaswani students of German, English and Hindi.
Class 10 Aliganj I campus also cleared grade 5 exams.
CMS now has a students’ four voice choir and a string
orchestra. We organize winter and summer music
workshops for intensive training, which are popular
with students.
Ritika - The talented Violinist
Ritika Tiwari, a CMS student of class X, passed the
ABRSM Grade 5 practical exam in Violin with
Distinction in 2020.
This is a serious achievement as violin is a difficult
instrument and Grade 5 of ABRSM requires a high
level of skill in playing. Ritika wants to make a career
in music. She says, ‘I had never taken any professional
music classes before.’ Ritika has been receiving one-
to-one violin lessons in CMS in the last 3 years.
37Technology in CMS Education Device-Based & Adaptive Learning CMS has started providing devices such as tablets and state-of-the-art computers for learning. 'Adaptive learning' is being trialled in a variety of pilot projects to personalise learning to the needs of individual students by pitching specific learning content to each student according to his or her own level of understanding and pace of learning. At the same time, meaningful data is automatically aggregated for teachers to use to inform their teaching strategies. This is enabled through continuous diagnostic assessment through the eLearning platform, combined with sophisticated algorithms and data analysis through machine learning and artificial intelligence. Some of these pilot projects include tablet-based mathematics adaptive learning software; 'Khan Academy' online content; and the 'Century Tech', ‘Genius Corner’, ‘LightSail’, and ‘Seneca’ artificially intelligent eLearning platforms. Interactive White Boards & Flat Panels CMS has installed interactive white boards across its classrooms a total of 1162 across CMS – to enhance the classroom teaching process. In addition 20 interactive flat panels have recently been purchased in the CMS quest to remain abreast with cutting edge technology, to further optimise children’s Teaching through Flat Panel learning experience and to make technological adoption easier for teachers. Our interactive boards are equipped with Tata ClassEdge content – quality, interactive learning content mapped to the children’s curriculum. Our LED screens and sound systems support events for children in our state-of-the-art auditoria and across CMS campuses. 38
Robotics Labs
The Robotics laboratories at CMS Rajajipuram I, Gomti
Nagar II, and Rajendra Nagar III started with the
assistance of Bangalore-based tech firm Sirena
Technologies. These have been established with the aim
of introducing students to the exotic field of Robotics and
cutting-edge technologies such as 3D Printing with a very
practical approach, relevant to all ages, whereby students
have access to all the tools, equipment and guidance
they need to get started with the broad field that
Robotics is. Students work with 'Nino' the humanoid
robot, which can be programmed in many different ways
and allows them to feel how powerful and interesting the
world of programming can be. This knowledge and
exposure will help students to brace the changing world
and its exponentially growing technology, showcasing not
just academic brilliance but also technological fluency.
Administrative Tools
A new school ERP system has been recently streamline the organisation’s administrative work, has
introduced across CMS, with powerful features not modules automating recruitment, workforce
only to automate repetitive administrative tasks that management, and procurement – major operational
were previously carried out by teachers manually functions of the organisation – as well as staff
(such as timetabling and fee collection tracking), but Dashboards for accessing materials, events calendar,
also to enable advanced data collection and analysis staff directory, and more, along with spaces to submit
across a range of child parameters, that can be used to reports and facilitate internal communications. This has
track and personalise a child’s learning over time. enabled a data-driven approach to drive operational
efficiency.
The CMS IT Portal, created to further automate and
39High Academic Standards
Performance in
Board Examinations
2020
In ICSE (Class X): In ISC (Class XII):
Ÿ 1 CMS student occupied the 2nd position nationally Ÿ 2 CMS students grabbed the 1st position nationally
with 99.40% agg. mark with 99.75% mark
Ÿ 4 CMS students occupied the 2nd position Ÿ 2 CMS students grabbed the 2nd position nationally,
nationally with 99.20% agg. mark each with 99.50% mark
Ÿ At the state level, 4 CMS students obtained the 1st Ÿ At the state level, 2 CMS student obtained the 1st
rank, 1 CMS student obtained the 2nd rank and 5 rank, 2 CMS students got the 2nd rank and 4 CMS
CMS students obtained the 3rd rank (i.e. 10 CMS students obtained the 3rd rank (i.e. 8 CMS students
students got the top 3 state ranks) got the top 3 state ranks)
ISC ICSE
99.75 % mark 99.40 % mark
(honoured with (honoured with
a cash prize of a cash prize of
Rs 2 Lakhs each Rs 1 Lakhs
by the school) by the school)
Sumit Tripathi Sandhiyika Srivastava Astha
CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I CMS Mahanagar CMS Rajajipuram Campus I
23 CMS students who secured between 99.00% and 99.50% in 2020 were awarded Rs. 1 Lakh each as Cash Prize by CMS
13 ISC students 10 ICSE students
SHRESHTHA SINGH RUKHSAR ADEEBA ADIL KHUSHI VERMA ASTHA OJASWI PRAKASH NANDINI SAPRA ADITYA VISHNU JHIWANIA
99.50% 99.50% 99.25% 99.25% 99.40% 99.20% 99.20% 99.20%
Kanpur Road Rajajipuram Gomti Nagar-I Gomti Nagar I Rajajipuram Gomti Nagar I Gomti Nagar I Rajajipuram
SRISHTI PRAKHAR MANI TRIPATHI KSHITIJ GOSWAMI DIVYA AGARWAL KASHIKA CHOWDHRY ARYAN VERMA HANA SAEED SHAMSI MOHD. KAIF KHAN
99.25% 99.25% 99.00% 99.00% 99.20% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00%
Gomti Nagar I Mahanagar Gomti Nagar I Gomti Nagar I Rajendra Nagar Gomti Nagar I Rajajipuram Rajajipuram
ADITYA VASHISHT ANUSHKA SINGH ISHA TRIPATHI ADARSH GOEL UNNATI SINGH ANSH GUPTA PRAKARSH MANOHAR
99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00%
Aliganj-I Aliganj-I Aliganj-I Mahanagar Kanpur Road Rajajipuram Rajendra Nagar I
40CMS students with the top % mark
in ISC 2020 in the country
Name Campus agg.% National Rank
SUMIT K TRIPATHI GOMTI NAGAR I 99.75 1st
SANDHIYIKA SRIVASTAVA MAHANAGAR 99.75 1st
SHRESHTHA SINGH KANPUR ROAD 99.50 2nd
Ÿ Out of the 6,281 CMS students who RUKHSAR RAJAJIPURAM 99.50 2nd
ADEEBA ADIL GOMTI NAGAR I 99.25 3rd
appeared for the ICSE & ISC 2020
KHUSHI VERMA GOMTI NAGAR I 99.25 3rd
Board Examinations SRISHTI GOMTI NAGAR I 99.25 3rd
Ÿ 3,401 (54.15%) secured aggregate PRAKHAR MANI MAHANAGAR 99.25 3rd
marks between 90% and 99.75%.
Ÿ 25 CMS students secured marks
CMS students with the top % mark
between 99 and 99.75% in ISC and in ICSE 2020 in the country
ICSE Board Examinations Name Campus agg.%
ASTHA RAJAJIPURAM 99.40
OJASWI PRAKASH GOMTI NAGAR I 99.20
NANDINI SAPRA GOMTI NAGAR I 99.20
ADITYA VISHNU RAJAJIPURAM 99.20
KASHIKA CHOWDHARY RAJENDRA NAGAR 99.20
ICSE and ISC Exam Results 2020
Percentage Percentage Percentage
No. of pupils No. of pupils of pupils No. of pupils of pupils No. of pupils of pupils No. of pupils
who took with 90% or with 90% or with 95% or with 95% or with 98% or with 98% or with 99% or
the 2020 more Agg. more Agg. more Agg. more Agg. more Agg. more Agg. more Agg.
exam Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark
ICSE * 3479 1928 55.42 % 836 24.0% 158 4.5% 10
ISC ** 2802 1473 52.57 % 618 22.1% 133 4.7% 15
Total 6281 3401 54.15 % 1454 23.1% 291 4.6% 25
* In ICSE, Aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in 'English plus the Best Four Subjects’
** In ISC, Aggregate mark is taken as the average mark in 'English plus the Best Three Subjects'
Outstanding Achievements
Entrance into IITs, 2020: 86 CMS students were
selected in IIT Advanced. 7 CMS students selected in the Kishor Vaigyanik
Protsahan Yojna Scholarship (KVPY) 2020 of Rs
86 CMS Students qualified NEET-2020 (All India 4,64,000 each for 5 years of higher education (Rs
Medical Entrance Exam) 5,000/- per month + Rs 20,000/- yearly grant for first
Govt. of India National Merit Scholarship: 64 CMS 3 years and Rs 7,000/- per month + Rs 30,000/-
students won Rs 2 crore 56 Lakhs to pursue higher yearly grant for the next 2 years).
studies in Science in 2020. Each will get a total of Rs 92 CMS students got admission offers from top
4 Lakhs (Rs 80,000/- per year for five years) from Universities abroad in 2020
the Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India. They were in the National Top CMS students scored brilliantly in the SAT exam,
1% Merit list of ISC 2020. which is the gateway to admission in US and other
universities. The SAT helps students to signal their
21 CMS Students qualified Common Law ability in an international context and thus helps to
Admission Test (CLAT) in 2020 secure admission in universities around the world. 53
2 CMS alumni selected as IAS (Indian of these 92 students got scholarship offers.
Administrative Service) & 3 CMS alumni selected
in U.P. PCS in 2020.
41Creating opportunities
Career Counselling
CMS believes firmly that students must be well- CMS has partnered with Mindler, an advanced career
equipped to make informed choices about their future, counselling service offered to all senior students.
and thus has integrated career guidance and Mindler offers students of Classes 9-12 at least 7 in-
counselling as an essential part of the senior person interactions per year with their dedicated
curriculum. career counselling team, comprehensive career
assessments and psychometric testing, and detailed
The Career Counselling Cell of CMS is fully dedicated to
information about college, exams and stream
informing students about career options and study
combinations, along with access to their sophisticated
options both in India and abroad, with study-abroad
online career library and blogs, plus a mechanism for
having taken off in recent years with a total of 250 CMS
remaining connected as alumni.
students getting admission in universities abroad since
2016, with scholarship offers amounting to more than
CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I is UP’s only Test Centre for
80 Crores. Each student of CMS has access to dedicated
the SAT, AP, Admission Testing Services (ATS), and
school career counsellors, who have received the
American College Testing (ACT) examinations. CMS is
highest levels of training within India and abroad.
also an International Award for Young People (IAYP)
Centre. We also organise a grand annual Careers Day,
with experts from a vast range of fields personally
interacting with students and answering their queries,
as well as frequent career advisory sessions for
students throughout the year.
42Creating opportunities
Career Library
The CMS Careers Library is a dedicated space for career
counselling information, seminars, and training. The
career folders contain information about a vast range of
careers, giving pupils a basic overview about that
particular career, the soft skills and personal skills
required to excel in that career, eligibility criteria, and
the list of courses and colleges. It also comprises of less
conventional careers which will be in demand in the
coming years. The Careers Library is well equipped with
brochures and prospectuses of various colleges abroad
and Indian Universities, as well as reference books and
guides for students who desire to qualify SAT Exams.
The Careers Library is also decorated with a world map
marking CMS students' global reach to motivate
students to aspire to study abroad.
CMS students selected for admissions to
prestigious universities of the world with scholarship in the last 5 years
160
142 145
140
120
Students selected
100 95 92
81
80 72 No. of Universities offered
admission
61 59
60
49 49
Students with any
40 33 36 scholarship
29 32
18 21
20 12 Students selected on 100%
7 9 6
2 3 2 4 scholarship
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
43Empowering
Teachers
Teacher Training Motivating and
CMS emphasizes teachers’ training, and to facilitate Rewarding Teachers
this, we have a dedicated Teacher Training Centre at
CMS Kanpur Road campus, as well as dedicated IT For teachers to deliver their best in terms
Training Centres at Gomti Nagar II and Station Road of imparting education to children, CMS
campuses, in which teachers and non-teaching staff constantly motivates and rewards its
regularly attend workshops and seminars to upgrade teachers. Teachers’ hard work is
their skills and hone their talents. Professional recognized with rewards and generous
development courses have been conducted for CMS cash prizes totalling over Rs 1 Crore every
Principals, middle-level leaders, librarians, subject- year.
teachers, gardeners, junior engineers, electricians,
The school creates opportunities for
caretakers, cleaners, clerks, and others.
them to travel abroad and also within
India to expose them to various
educational methodologies and interact
with their counterparts elsewhere. Year
after year, CMS teachers have proven
their competence and excelled in the
CENTA teachers’ test.
Teachers’ workshop
44IT training session of staff
IT Training & Support
CMS has an e-Learning and IT Training Department and For students, the e-Learning Department has introduced
has become a proud leader in India in the field of Google’s ‘Code to Learn’ programme, SCRATCH, as well
integration of technology into classrooms. as a number of advanced pilot projects including tablet-
The e-Learning Department has developed a syllabus for based maths learning and artificially intelligent adaptive
IT training of both teaching and non-teaching staff, by learning systems, through which we can gather data and
defining IT Training level-wise (with an introductory evidence regarding the potential benefits of using these
Level 1 for beginners and Level 2 for project-based new teaching methodologies in classrooms.
learning). Since 2016 CMS has been making voluntary
participation more extensive and inclusive, through
special initiatives such as fun contests for teachers to
implement innovative practices, as well as the ‘CMS ERA’
programme in collaboration with the CMS Innovation
Wing for teachers to engage in their own high-quality
interactive whiteboard content development.
45The CMS Difference 46
Global Citizenship Education
World Unity Prayer
Every CMS event begins with a World Unity Prayer
Ceremony which teaches the concept of Unity. Children
dress up in national costumes of different countries and
holding aloft their respective national flags, they pray,
one by one, first for unity in the country they are
representing, followed by a prayer for unity in the world
and finally ending with the words “May Unity Prevail on
Earth.” These colorful ceremonies symbolize unity in
diversity and foster feelings of brotherhood and unity,
the pre-requisites for peace. All Religion Prayer
The All-Religion prayer has been an integral part of
every CMS event ever since the establishment of the
school, in which children recite prayers from all religious
scriptures on the same platform, along with the
message of unity of religions based on the idea that the
source of all religions is ONE God. The generosity of
spirit behind the All-Religion prayer has won hearts. In a
land riven by communal mistrust, the All-Religion Prayer
is nothing short of a revolutionary act — a powerful
teacher of the oneness of humankind, irrespective of
religious belief.
47The CMS Difference
Global Citizenship Education
Model United Nations
Students get hands-on learning on international Student’s Perspective: Being a part of Model United
relations, diplomacy, working of the Untied Nations Nations is an enriching experience for all of us. From
and are thereby helped to see themselves both as group discussion to performing activities and reaching
citizens of India and also of the world. to conclusions is a roller coaster ride.
The whole world is their home and they are equipped
These sessions are marked by number of debates and
with the attitude to work successfully in any country in
thoughtful research contemplated chronologically by
the global labour market.
teachers and students. This is a great platform for
widening the knowledge about some burning issues
and putting forth our points most efficiently. This
wonderful programme ought to be attended by
everyone.
48World Parliament
A unique peace and unity education exercise at CMS
comprises of World Parliament sessions wherein
children roleplay as leaders of various countries of the
world. They deliberate in a mock World Parliament and
discuss issues like the growing arms threat, the
increasing ecological imbalance, increasing social
tensions and violence, the objective being to find
methods and approaches for mitigating these issues.
The central theme of all discussions focuses on how to
ensure unity and lasting world peace.
CMS is recipient of ‘The 2002 UNESCO Prize for
Peace Education’ in recognition of its efforts to
promote the universal values of education for
peace and tolerance at a time when these values
are increasingly being challenged.
49The CMS Difference
Junior Youth Empowerment
Programme (JYEP)
The Junior Youth Empowerment Programme (JYEP) is
an international programme adapted by CMS for the
empowerment of its junior students (class 6-8). It
provides a unique platform to nurture the capacities of
junior youth, empowering them to fulfill their potential
for initiating individual and social transformation. It
enhances young people's powers of expression and
develops their ability to work with peers in unity, think
critically, analyze situations, make responsible choices,
and engage in acts of service to their communities.
The programme trains volunteer students from the
senior section (classes 9, 10 and 11) to become
'animators' (facilitators) for the junior youth in their
own campus (classes 6, 7 and 8). Bonds of friendship
and a group identity are formed as the junior youth
and their animator go through this process together for
three years.
Animators and junior youth first discuss the issues they
see in their schools or communities, and then decide
what kind of feasible service projects they can embark Read more
on, to improve the situation. The JYEP service
component helps students to develop virtues and skills
and to enhance their intellectual, social, emotional,
artistic and moral capabilities.
A JYEP activity in progress
50The Virtues Project
Moral education has been a core part of the CMS
philosophy on education since the very beginning, and
CMS has sought to bring the most successful elements
of moral education from around the world to its
students. In the past year, CMS has adopted the globally
acclaimed Virtues Project, a set of 5 strategies to be
utilized in classrooms to ensure the moral development
of children: speaking the language of virtues,
recognizing teachable moments, honoring the spirit,
companioning, and setting clear boundaries. The Virtues
Project began in Canada and has found success in over
100 countries, even being endorsed by the Dalai Lama
and the United Nations. CMS is the first school in
Lucknow to adopt the Virtues Project and has invested
in it wholeheartedly, bringing in expert trainers from the
United States for ongoing training and support of
teachers. An inspiring transformation has been seen at
CMS, in which students are being supported to develop
their innate virtues such as generosity, determination,
and joyfulness. CMS has led groundbreaking work with
the Virtues Project which was featured in ‘The Times of
India’ in October 2019.
CMS Virtues Project in TOI Newspaper
Virtues Workshop with Ms Dara Feldman, USA
51The CMS Difference Go Green Initiatives Students of CMS are encouraged to recognize the challenges in the world that they live in, and be at the forefront of positive change to address the need of the hour. At present, environmental preservation is a critical part of CMS's emphasis on values education, and each CMS campus has an Eco Club and dedicated Environment Coordinator. Students collaborate with top environmental organizations including the Centre for Environment Education, UP NEDA, and the Prithvi Foundation. Students research water, biodiversity, and methods for energy conservation. In addition, they engage in service projects such as tree plantations, organic farming, composting, public awareness campaigns, and cleanliness drives such as the Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. CMS holds the International Environment Olympiad biannually, bringing students from all over the world to CMS in exploration of innovative ideas to protect the environment. Additionally, CMS pupils have won top awards related to energy conservation including the Wipro Earthian Award and the Paryavaran Mitra Puraskar. This year too, CMS Kanpur Road and Gomti Nagar Extension Campuses jointly won the Wipro Earthian Award which carried a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- for each campus. 52
Child Well-being
We at CMS believe that wellbeing is about children
being confident, healthy and happy. Children desire to
be loved, valued, respected, cared for and included. We
feel that wellbeing is also an important element of
overall student success. Students cannot achieve
academically if they feel unsafe and unhappy. They
cannot be expected to reach their full potential if they
have mental health issues and if we do not provide the
support they need. And they cannot be their best if
they are not motivated to adopt a healthy, active
lifestyle, both in and outside of school.
CMS provides extensive counselling service to students CMS Policies for the Safety and
and their families to ensure they are well taken care of
to be their best. Security of Children
CMS is pleased to share its detailed, Read more
l Individual Counselling well-enforced policies to ensure all
Read more aspects of the safety and security of all
l Group Counselling
l Parental Counselling children. Indeed, we believe the safety
l Family Counselling and security of children must be the
l Training on Life Skills foremost priority of any school.
Career Guidance
53The CMS Difference
Special initiatives by CMS for a safe and secure future for the world’s children
Inviting the World’s Judiciary to CMS
International Conferences of Chief Justices on Article 51 of the Constitution of India
for Uniting the World for Children through Enforceable World Law and Effective Global Governance
1329 Chief Justices, Judges and Heads of State/Government from 136 Countries have come to CMS during
the past 21 International Conferences of Chief Justices of the World organised by CMS
Chief Justices and other eminent participants of 20th International Chief Justices Conference, 6th to 12th Nov 2019
Student participation
Students of classes 8 to 11 of all CMS Eminent personalities who addressed the online
campuses participate in the Chief Justices' 21st International Conference of Chief Justices of the World
conference each year. Firstly, students held from 6th to 9th November, 2020
who volunteer for the Youth Leadership
programme take part in orientation
sessions, to prepare for their close
engagement with World Leaders, Chief
Justices and Judges, and present the
Children’s Appeals. Secondly, they attend
the plenary and parallel sessions of the
conference, where they get an
opportunity to hear the speakers, offer Hon’ble Mr Hon. Shri Hriday H.E. Mr Kalraj Hon. Mr Keshav Hon. Dr Dinesh
Rajnath Singh, Narayan Dixit Mishra Prasad Maurya Sharma
their perspectives on the conference Union Minister of Deputy Chief
Speaker of the UP Governor of Deputy Chief
themes, and ask the assembled senior Home Affairs, Legislative Rajasthan Minister, Minister,
world judiciary their searching, complex Government of Assembly Government of Government of
and sometimes discomfiting questions. India Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh
The enormity of the opportunity and the
positive impact of such participation is
incalculable, even though it is not
immediately visible. Since students are
intellectually engaged in discussion of
contemporary world affairs in the
presence of eminent international
dignitaries and legal luminaries, they wish
that their perspectives are valued, and H.E. Mr Kgalema H.E. Mr Stjepan H.E. Mr Justice H.E. Dr Pakalitha H.E. Mr
Motlanthe Mesic Anthony Thomas B Mosisili Jocelerme Privert,
they become aware of the importance of Aquinas Carmona, Prime Minister of
President of South President of the President of the
their concerns in the world, which boosts Republic of
President of the Kingdom of
Africa Republic of Trinidad Republic of HAITI
their self-worth, self-concept and (2008-2009) Croatia Lesotho
(2016-2017)
and Tobago (1998-2012 &
confidence. That the opportunity is (2000-2010) (2013-2018) 2015-2017)
priceless is attested by discerning parents
and students alike, not least because it
makes children’s vision world-embracing.
54CMS Films Division
City Montessori School has a fullfully-
fledged films division that produces
meaningful educational documentaries
and films with social messages that are
telecastedtelecast through various
local, national and international
educational channels. Eleven
International Children's Film Festivals
have been organized so far been
successfully organised.
The Eleventh11th International
Children's Film Festival (ICFF 2019) was
organised from 4th4 to 12th12 April
2019.
Boman Irani at the CMS Film Festival 2019
CMS Community
FM Radio Stations
CMS has two FM community radio
broadcasting stations on 90.4 MHz.
The range of transmission is 10 to 20
kms from each station.
1. CMS Gomti Nagar Campus
Community Radio Station airs
programmes daily in two shifts from
7:00 am to 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to
7:00 pm.
2. CMS Kanpur Road Campus
Community Radio Station also airs
programmes daily in two shifts from
11:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to
11:00 pm.
Children and community members
also get the opportunity to make radio
programmes!
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