SCHOOL PROFILE

ELSHS’S VISION

To create an environment in order to stimulate teaching and learning to influence change.

ELSHS’S MISSION

To develop each child to his or her fullest potential, through the effective delivery of the Curriculum,

by paying extra attention to his or her moral, spiritual and socio-economic background.

The Chanka Maharaj El Socorro S.D.M.S. Hindu Primary School was named after the donor of the land, the late politician and wrestler, Mr. Chanka Maharaj. It is situated on Maraj Street, El Socorro Road, San Juan. The school was established in 1952 as one of the pioneer schools of the Sanatan Dharma Sabha with an enrolment of 208 pupils. The physical structure of the school has seen improvements when the old building gave way to a 2 storey building that now accommodates a complete computer room, a library, lunch room and spacious classrooms. The school has been and is still taking part in activities such as Baal Vikaas, Sports, Mental Math Competitions, Spelling Bee, Athletics, Red Cross, Chess, Football and Scouts. Currently, the school is undergoing a complete refurbishment of electricals. The school has embarked on a program of devices for all during this pandemic to facilitate online learning. This institution continues to thrive through its motto ‘Always Aim High’ to achieve its vision, mission and objectives together with a dedicated and committed staff, parents and those in the community.

MAJOR SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

School celebrated its 65^th Anniversary on September 1^st, 2017.

The pupils participated and excelled in a variety of extra- curricular activities and competitions.

Academic Achievements

In 2014, a student of Standard 4 placed 5th in the National Mental Math Competition.
In 2017, 2 students reached the Zonal semi-finals in Mental Math.
Several students have received prizes and hampers as Zonal winners from pennacool.com in reference to online competitions in Mathematics and Language Arts.
In 2019, 1 student was placed in the top 200 in the S.E.A Examination.

Non- Academic Achievements

Zonal Representatives at Regional District Games in 2012,2013, 2014, 2015,2016,2017
In 2014 1 student participated in National Games and qualified for 2 categories in the final round after participating in all 7 categories in the preliminaries.
In 2017, the school choir placed 2^nd in the Gita Slokas category of the S.D.M.S. Baal Vikaas Festival.
The school also placed 4^th in the S.D.M.S. National Sports in 2017 and placed 2^nd in Marching.
In 2018, the school qualifying for Championship in the Baal Vikaas Competitions for the first time in 30 years, placing 1^st in the Local Classical Singing category at the Finals among 23 schools, 4^th in Bhajan Singing, 5^th in Gita Slokas and Folk Song and 8^th in Dance.
In 2019, the school qualifying for Championship in the Baal Vikaas Competitions for the second time in 31years, placing 3^rd in Bhajan, 3^rd in Dance, 5^st in the Local Classical Singing, 5^th in Folk Song and 9^th in Gita Slokas. Overall championship placing 9^th.

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