About Us

KHS (Kannada Medium) Pune - Principal's Welcome

“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.

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

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.

Our history

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 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.

Samvad: A Monthly Interaction

Samvad is an initiative by our school, where we bring together students and faculty for a monthly interaction on topics that matter. The Principal takes the stage to motivate, inspire, and expose our young minds to the vast opportunities of the modern world.

Past Sessions

We've had the privilege of exploring fascinating topics through Samvad, including:

Discipline and Behaviour

 

Understanding the importance of values and ethics in shaping our lives.

Sapno Se Safalta Tak

 

Unlocking the secrets to turning dreams into reality and achieving success.

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.

Parent Teacher Committee 2025-2026

SR.NO NAME GENDER CATEGORY DESIGNATION CONTACT NO
1 MRS. JYOTHI  S KADKOL FEMALE OPEN PRESIDENT 9850039555
2 MR. SHARANAPPA NATEKAR MALE SC VICE. PRESIDENT 9970287069
3 MRS. SHOBHA  PANCHANGMATH FEMALE OPEN SECRETARY 9823765185
4 MRS. SARIKA KALAKUTGI FEMALE VJ JT. SECRETARY 9112007649
5 MRS. WILMA MARTIS FEMALE OPEN 10TH CLASS TEACHER 9561332343
6 MRS. USHA MORE FEMALE OPEN 9TH CLASS TEACHER 8446320592
7 MRS. SHREYA HABBU FEMALE OPEN 8TH CLASS TEACHER 9604274153
8 MR. RAMESH BHANDARI MALE SC X PARENT 9850715299
9 MRS. SHAINAZ TAPAL FEMALE OPEN IX PARENT 9022896691
10 MRS. LAXMI CHALAWADI FEMALE SC VIII PARENT 9307992752
11 SHARANBASU KAMBLE MALE SC HEAD BOY 8262889679
12 PUSHPA CHALAWADI FEMALE SC HEAD GIRL 9307992752

Time Table

The KHSK School works from Monday to Saturday

Day of the Week Timings
Monday to Thursday Std. VIII to X — 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m
Friday Std. VIII to X — 9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m
Saturday Std. VIII to X — 8:00 a.m to 12:50 p.m

Note: Parents may meet the Class/Subject Teachers on Friday after school hours, with prior appointment. Parents may meet the Principal from Monday to Friday between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. or with prior appointment.