Head Start is a Montessori House of Children situated in Koramangala, Bangalore, India. It has a Pre-Primary Programme for children aged 2½ to 6 years and a growing Primary Programme for children aged 6 and above. The Primary Programme, presently upto Grade V in 2009, will be adding one class per year so that by 2014 our present Grade V students will be in Grade X. These programmes are based on the spirit, philosophy and vision of Dr. Maria Montessori.
“The secret of childhood is the secret of life itself – the creative force guiding the human organism from the moment of conception. In order to be initiated ourselves into this ‘secret’, we have to be able to look at the child as someone who holds within himself the mystery that is the potential of every human being”.- Margaret E. Stephenson in her Forward to ‘The Secret of Childhood’ by Maria Montessori
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On July 4th 1984 Head Start began in the once quiet suburbs of Koramangala, Bangalore, India. It firmly believes that education in the foundation years is pivotal for the child’s growth and development. Also believing that the Montessori Method is the best for the child, the spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori are the guiding force. Since its inception Head Start has generated tremendous positive energy. It began with three children and now we have over six hundred. Our main strengths are largely intangible ... committed and dedicated teachers, a very supportive parent body, genuine love for children, belief in each child’s potential and a desire to serve the universal CHILD. We appreciate the many blessings we have received.
For twenty years Head Start led a nomadic existence ... starting from the garage of the Founder’s home and then moving thrice from one rented premise to another. In 2001, the concerted efforts of our Managing Trustee bore fruit and we were allotted a Civic Amenity Site in IV Block, Koramangala. Today Head Start has its own building, built on this Civic Amenity site allotted by the Bangalore Development Authority. Both the Pre-Primary and Primary Programmes are presently housed here. The Head Start Educational Trust has purchased 5 acres of land on Sarjapur Road, Sarjapura Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District, for its High School. |
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“I envisioned a happy place where children could grow and learn. This vision took root in the garage of my home. Head Start started with three little children. I never imagined the three children would grow to over 600!”
- Samina Mahmood, Founder Principal, Head Start Montessori House of Children.
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contact
telephone:91-80-25537025
91-80-25633540
email:headstart@vsnl.com
address:
32(P), 16th Main, 4th Block
Koramangala
Bangalore 560034
India
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84Samina Mahmood starts Head Start Montessori House of Children.
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86Geetha Nityananda becomes the 2nd member of the Head Start faculty. There are now 50 children enrolled.
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91Head Start rents a house. Within a year there are 150 children. The Afternoon Session is started.
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95A second house is rented close by. The two houses are identified as the 'Blue' School and the 'Red' School. Children with special challenges join the family.
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96Riad Mahmood joins Head Start as Managing Trustee. Responds to the advertisements published by the Bangalore Development Authority for the allotment of Civic Amenity sites.
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01Head Start moves again with 280 children, 14 Montessori adults, a Language teacher, a Special teacher, and a Visiting Consultant.In the same year the Bangalore Development Authority advertises a site in Koramangala for a Montessori School. We apply, the plot is allotted to us.
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03Construction begins.
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04After 20 years we finally move into our own building.
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Head Start starts its Primary Montessori Programme for children aged 6 and above.
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