Welcome to the website of M.E.S Balshikshan Mandir English Medium School. The School located in Pune, Maharashtra, is run by the Maharashtra Education Society. We aspire to empower all students to succeed in their world by offering a wide variety of challenging, enjoyable and successful curricular opportunities, sports programs, performing arts programs along with various clubs and life skill based activities.
The world today is changing at such an accelerated rate that we need to pause and reflect on system of education in schools. At Balshikshan Mandir we impart education to match the advancement in technology and globalization. As our students march ahead with the ethos of moral values and principles, we endeavour constantly to instill these qualities in our children. We take pride in helping them grow and develop into sensitive and responsible citizens of the next generation.Teamwork is the hallmark of Balshikshan Mandir. A committed and supportive management, dedicated teachers, caring and co-operative parents blend harmoniously to create a child-centric school. It is natural to find in this ambience, the intensive use of a variety of thinking activities, strategies and group dynamics so that the classrooms become alive. In such a surrounding when work and effort is valued, the child's self-esteem is heightened, and from this results self-motivation. We try to understand and work with each child, and we firmly believe that it is our responsibility to enable the child in our care to develop as a whole. I am very sure through collaborative effort we can achieve more to benefit our students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.
Our philosophy of education has always been meeting the needs of the individual child. Children acquire skills and knowledge easily if we can make the surroundings stimulating and purposeful. In the 21st century, the digital revolution has affected us all. Quite simply, it is changing everything: a brilliant barrage of information, entertainment, companionship and education is speedily available. In this era of cut throat competition, it is of paramount importance to impart an integrated education to the future citizens of the nation for successfully facing challenges. Balshikshan Mandir School, therefore, lays special emphasis on life skill activities, providing students an edge over others to be leaders in their respective field of activity. Through life skills programme, the school aims to develop a cadre of empowered, educated and healthy adolescents, capable of making decisions in life.In addition students are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources available to them- their teachers, the library, the computer laboratory labs, and the Science laboratory. Our sports facilities provide our students the launching pad to hone their talents and make a mark in a variety of sport disciplines.
Our commitment is to provide a safe, positive, intellectual learning environment that will empower students to become creative problem solvers, thinkers and inspired learners prepared for life in the twenty-first century. I would like to continue setting high expectations for our students with regard to academic performance within the classroom, participation in co-curricular activities as well as responsible citizenship at school and in the community.As far as the members of the teaching staff are concerned, I believe that effective teachers create opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and application of classroom learning to real life situations; you should design instruction to integrate a variety of innovative technological tools and resources to enhance learning; Collaborate with colleagues to share and discuss exemplary practices, interpret student performance data, and design assessments that promote twenty-first century skills.
Each issue of our school magazine “Foot Prints” is a milestone that marks our growth, unfolds our imaginations, and gives life to our thoughts and aspirations. It unleashes a wide spectrum of creative skills ranging from writing to editing and even in designing the magazine. I congratulate the entire editorial team for their hard work and dedication in making this dream come true.
Our mission is to continue to do what we have always done: develop this school and the students with integrity and values; also, to give our students the best opportunities and the best all-round education. Our vision is to produce conscientious, smart and confident citizens of India who will go out into the world and make us proud!
Let's pledge to work together to take our school to further heights of excellence. 'I believe that when we dream together, It is the beginning of a reality'
Mrs. Aditi Kulkarni
Principal- Secondary and Higher Secondary Section

Headmistress- Mrs. Manjusha Durve
From The Desk Of Headmistress-
Dear Readers,
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, theme-based learning has emerged as a powerful tool to make knowledge more relevant, integrated, and engaging for students. This year, our school embraced the vibrant and historically rich city of Pune as the central theme of our academic exploration. Our journey through Pune has been a remarkable tapestry of learning.
Pune, often referred to as the "Oxford of the East," is not just a city but a living classroom. Its rich history, cultural depth, educational prominence, and modern transformation offer endless opportunities for immersive learning. As Dr. B. R. Ambedkar once said, *“History is not merely a compilation of facts, but the torch that guides us into the future. Through this theme, our students delved into the soul of Pune to better understand the roots that shape our present.
This theme allowed us to integrate multiple subjects seamlessly: Students mapped Pune’s historical landmarks, learning about the Maratha Empire, the Peshwas, and the role of Pune in India's freedom struggle. we explored innovations emerging from Pune’s research institutions like IISER and NCL. Literature and Language classes were enriched with works by writers like Pu La Deshpande and V.S. Khandekar, encouraging students to analyse and even create their own literary pieces inspired by Pune’s culture. Art and Music classes focused on traditional Maharashtrian art forms like Warli painting and Bhavageet.
Educational visits to places like the Aga Khan Palace, Shinde Chatri, Aviation gallery, southern command, Rajeev Gandhi Zoological park were not just outings but deeply engaging educational experiences.
The involvement and support of parents added depth and warmth to this year’s theme. Here’s what some of them had to say…
The project on Pune’s smart city development gave my daughter a real-world understanding of urban planning. She even discussed traffic solutions at the dinner table!"
"I appreciated the way the school integrated local culture into the curriculum. It made learning relevant and personal.
Students developed respect for Pune’s diverse traditions and heritage. They evaluated how urban development affects cultural sites. Engaging with local communities encouraged students to think about sustainability and urban responsibility. Presenting their projects helped boost confidence and public speaking.
As Mahatma Gandhi rightly said, “By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in child and man—body, mind, and spirit. Our theme based on Pune has helped us live this philosophy, fostering a sense of belonging, curiosity, and deep-rooted learning among our students.
Let us continue to make our classrooms a mirror to the world outside—where learning is not confined to books, but inspired by the life around us.
Warm regards
Mrs. Manjusha Durve, Headmistress, Primary Section

Greetings from Headmistress Desk!!
A passionate and experienced Head Teacher in the field of education. She comes with ,15 years of rich experience in Pre Primary and is well versed with pedagogy for Kindergarten. She believes in mullti disciplinary experiential learning. And delivers with a positive mind-set. A track Record of effective communication with parents, students and faculty to ensure progress and development of students holistically.
We cater stimulating and satisfying environment for propelling of all round intellectual, emotional, social, physical and creative development. At the same time, we develop basic ideology of rich cultural and traditional values.
“WE DO JUST TEACH WE INSPIRE “
