About Us

“When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, the nation is prosperous.”

– Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

 

Welcome to the digital window of our beloved institution — a school that was sown with a seed of compassion six decades ago and has now grown into a towering banyan tree, offering shelter, strength, and support to thousands of young minds, especially from underprivileged backgrounds.

 

Founded to serve the children of Kannada-speaking migrants, our school is more than just an academic institution — it is a sanctuary of hope and purpose. With Kannada as our medium of instruction, we not only celebrate the mother tongue, as championed by the National Education Policy, but also embrace it as a powerful vehicle of identity, creativity, and rooted
learning.

 

It is a matter of immense pride that our humble, yet purposeful journey has attracted the admiration of luminaries — from Jnanpith award-winning poets and scholars, to revered educationists like Smt. Sudha Murthy and Dr. Gururaj Karjagi, and even the Maharaja of Mysore, who recognized our school’s distinctive mission and legacy.

 

As Principal, I walk alongside a team of committed educators whose compassion and persistence fuel the dreams of every child who enters our school. Our students, who hail from modest backgrounds, come with extraordinary dreams — and we take it upon ourselves to give wings to those dreams. For us, education is not just instruction; it is inspiration.

 

We encourage every child to dream big, work hard, and stay resilient in the face of adversity. Our school is a vibrant space where values meet vision — where academics are integrated with life skills, leadership, creativity, and character-building.

 

Thanks to the unwavering support of our management and our CSR partners, we have introduced several forward-looking initiatives:

  • Vocational Training through Karigar, equipping students with hands-on skills,
  • Spoken English Programs, enhancing confidence and communication,
  • MS-CIT Centre in collaboration with MKCL, bringing digital literacy to every child.

We strongly believe that every child is unique, and our teaching is designed to bring out the best in each learner. Our alumni — a strong, socially committed network — continue to uplift the next generation by contributing to various school initiatives and mentoring programs.

 

At KHS – Kannada Medium, we are building more than students; we are nurturing responsible, value-driven global citizens. We remain committed to our vision — to provide a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, competitive, and empowering. A place where every child is challenged to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

 

As Dr. Kalam rightly said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

 

We hold this truth close to our hearts and strive every day to transform lives through the light of education.

 

Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Together, let us continue to educate, empower, and elevate.

Mrs. Jyothi Kadkol,
Principal, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School - Kannada Medium Pune

Our school was Founded in 1963 as Karnatak High School. It was a labour of love and dedication that was started overnight in a rented premise by the Kannada Sangha, to help the poor migrant community from Karnataka when the only Kannada Medium School in Pune at that time was being closed.

Our school commemorates Kannada Sangha’s first step in the realm of education: A step which evolved into ‘Kaveri Group of Institutes’ – a prestigious name in education in Pune.

Today, as a part of the ‘Kaveri Group of Institutes,’ we strive to serve children of the poor migrant Kannadigas in Pune and are deeply committed to the cause for which the Kannada Sangha first entered the realm of education.

Faculty at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School - Kannada Medium Pune

Teachers play an influential role in the lives of our young children as role models. Here, at KHS Kannada medium, our teachers are also mentors who open the windows of possibility to make our students aware of the multiple opportunities that their futures hold for them.

Our dedicated and hardworking staff balance the many roles of guide, facilitator, friend and counsellor for our students. They are always willing and capable of helping students resolve problems which they encounter during their studies. They not only help students in academics but also build self-discipline and confidence in them.

Our teachers attend workshops and seminars throughout the year to constantly upgrade their teaching skills and methods. At the beginning of every academic year and in between, regular discussions to improve teaching methods and to make learning an enjoyable process take place.

We also plan teaching methods at the beginning of every year. Power point presentations, projects, describing real incidents and including current events in the teaching topics are some of the teaching methods we use so that we can make learning interesting and fun.

We are aware that teachers have the power to change lives and so take great effort to ensure that our teachers are always prepared to face challenges and guide our students in the right direction.

We are proud of all our staff.

Every year we elect a PTA. The PTA forms a vital link between parents and the school. Here are the PTA Members for 2022 – 2023.

Designation Name Gender Parents/Teacher Catagory Std. Mobile No.
President Mr. C.M Harkude Male Headmaster OPEN 9423532986
Vice-President Mr. Bhojappa Pawar Male Parent VJ VIII 9766990247
Secretary Mrs. Usha More Female Teacher OPEN 8446320592
Joint Secretary Mr. Nagappa Gundappa Bhasagi Male Parent VJ VIII 7350801717
Joint Secretary Mr. Mallapaa Talawar Male Parent VJ X 9322886710
Members-VIII Class Mrs. Shobha Panchangmath Female Class Teacher OPEN 9823765185
Members-VIII Class Mrs. Shashikala Biradar Female Parent OBC VIII 9892447924
Members-VIII Class Mrs. Shehanaz Tapal Female Parent OPEN VIII 9022896691
Members-IX Class Mrs. Shreya Habbu Female Class Teacher OPEN 9604274153
Members-IX Class Mr. Shivappa Lilappa Rathod Male Parent VJ IX 7517605625
Members-IX Class Mr. Kareppa Basappa Talikoti Male Parent NTC IX 9699109797
Members-X Class Mrs. Usha More Female Class Teacher OPEN 8446320592
Members-X Class Mr. Ramesh Jevargi Male Parent OBC X 9975176759
Members-X Class Mr. Vasant Kamble Male Parent SC X 9764301212
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