In Memory Of Late Mrs. Sara Mathew M'aam by Krish Anand https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali Started in 1966, by Mrs. Sara Mathew, St. Mary's has been delivering a quality secondary education to students over the course of 50 years. Founded on the principles of inclusion, equality and fostering team spirit, St. Mary's has been the recipient of numerous domestic and international accolades such as the International School Award from the British Council and was also voted the Times Of India - No.1 School with a Heart in India. en-us 2021-07-20 13:49:31 UTC 2026-01-03 07:59:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/644025753/56c584cfddc6c375ab9a83cf3ef99d50/st.jpg https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658465988 Sara Mathew maam was very sweat and caring teacher as heard in todays ctp period by beenu mam . I wish could've learn from then ]]> 2021-07-22 16:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658465988 Chhaya chhaya8394 https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658466368 Sara Mathew our founder was born in the green hills of Konni, Kerala, 78 years ago on the 20th of November 1930. Married at the age of Sixteen, Sara's perseverance and courage were apparent early in life.

In 1966, a not so young Sara, with three school going children, planned on starting a school of her own. Her father had been a Headmaster and Sara had some definite ideas on how a school should be run. With a month's salary from her husband and with the knowledge that there was no more to come, she was faced with the daunting task of breaking even in the first month itself. Added to this was the fact that the posting in Delhi would not be for more than two years. Not one to give up on such issues and armed with her determination and faith, she rented a building for Rs. 800 in Safdarjung Enclave, appointed Mrs. Sudesh Sharma as a teacher to help her and put out a board, 'St. Mary's School'.

Driving down every day from Hindan, Ghaziabad - where her husband was posted to reach the school on time, picking up children on her way. Surmounting all obstacles and with the support of a dedicated and committed band of teachers, Sara sent the first batch of students in 1980 for the CBSE Board Exam. From such things was born the institution which went on to expand over the years to two more schools, two outreach programmes, one as far away as in Gujarat and three vocational training institutes for women.
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In 1994, she acquired land for a school in Dwarka, which she started with the help of old hands and which is now a secondary school. Not one to rest on her laurels, in 1999, she acquired land and shifted the nursery school to sylvan surroundings in Vasant Kunj. She also started vocational training classes at the Nizamuddin basti.
Along with this she was very deeply involved in the activities of the YWCA and represented India at the World YWCA meet in Norway.
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Ultimately, what epitomized the life of Sara Mathew most was the one image that lingers on in the minds of those that paid homage to her the day she was buried, that of a frail small body in a coffin surrounded by a gathering of people, made up of a variety of religions, creeds and status, from the orphans of Jeevan Jyoti, to a presidential nominee.
]]> 2021-07-22 16:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658466368 Akshat 10C https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658515264 The memories of Sara Mathew Ma'am reminded me that at the end of the day, what cares is your behaviour, nature, and mindset for other people, while the things like: wealth, etc are total worthless things. 
And Sara Mathew Ma'am knew it all, and thus, she was a person with qualities of a ideal leader with her caring and gentle nature...]]> 2021-07-22 17:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1658515264 Aditi 10C https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659226638 Sara Mathew ma'am taught a really good life lesson to all of us that always follow what your heart says. Always practice what your heart says, don't care about what people think. If you doing something good for the society it is what we all need. So, go for it.

]]> 2021-07-23 08:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659226638 Gitakshi Vohra https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659349748 Sara Mathew ma'am was truly a gem of a person. Her caring nature, feelings of empathy and equality and the virtue of discipline is something worth admiring. She has inspired many including me. Today's CTP period helped me know more about her . Even though I haven't got a chance to meet her, the incidents I have heard from our teachers tell us how wonderful person she was.]]> 2021-07-23 12:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659349748 Harshan https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659830224 Sara ma'am is a really inspiring person for me, as even now after so many years she is still alive in the memories of so many people.
I really wish I could see her and learn from her in person rather than from her memories. Todays CTP helped me learn a lot about her and the school she built ]]> 2021-07-24 05:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659830224 Navonil Biswas https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659838126 Today in our CTP, we learnt about a great person who we could unfortunately never meet. As R.J. Palacio said 
"we should be remembered for the things we do". The memories that we remember Sara Mathew ma'am with itself tells us how good of a person she was. To say she was caring and kind would not put into words how good of a person she was. She is well remembered by the teachers who met her for her thoughts and actions of kindness.]]> 2021-07-24 06:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659838126 TAMANNA KHATRI 10C Sara Mathew ma'am is a really inspiring person. She has inspired many including me. Today's CTP period helped me know more about her. I really wish I could learn from her rather than from her memories. I have heard from our teachers tell us how sweet and caring person she was. Ma'am you are a great inspiration for me!! https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659878187 2021-07-24 08:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659878187 Suhani wadhwa https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659927239 Before we took the interview of Beenu ma'am, we didn't have much idea about the nature of Sara ma'am. when we talked to her, we found out that she was really loving and caring. She had a motherly nature and always wanted to help people. She was determined and dedicated to provide education. ]]> 2021-07-24 12:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659927239 The whole discussion on Shradhanjali Diwas Krish_Anand https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659930577 Here is the Drive link below to every single word we discussed about the Shradhanjali diwas including the interviews with different teachers and knowing their memorable moments with Sara Mathew maam

]]> 2021-07-24 12:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1659930577 iqra https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1663706873 Sara Mathew  ma'am is a really inspiring person. She has inspired many including me. Today's CTP period helped me know more about her.  I really  wish I could learn from her rather than from her memories. I have heard from our teachers tell us how sweet and caring person she was. Ma'am you are a great inspiration for me!!   and i also wish that i would with her. i am so happy that i got a teacher like jigayasa maam . she always inspire me for everything.]]> 2021-07-29 03:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Krish_Anand/Shradhanjali/wish/1663706873