In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, a strong academic framework is more than just a guideline—it is the foundation that shapes a student’s learning journey. The CBSE curriculum offers a well-structured and consistent academic framework that fosters excellence while equipping students with essential skills for the future, making it a preferred choice over other educational boards. However, while this framework is structured to ensure clarity, consistency and academic excellence, very few institutions successfully translate its vision into reality.
Aum Valley School (AVS) stands among the few institutions that not only adopt this framework but elevate it to new heights. Known for setting benchmarks in balancing academic rigor, while successfully delivering the essence of CBSE’s academic structure, Aum Valley School is being rightfully recognised as Outstanding CBSE School of the Year 2024.
AVS in a Nutshell
Founded in 2004 by the visionary founder Shri Lion Deepak Kumar Sahu, Aum Valley Educational Institutions was built on a mission to empower children in rural areas through quality education. Today, the institution has grown into a distinguished CBSE-affiliated school, recognised for its academic excellence and commitment to holistic development.
With two campuses, Aum Valley offers a seamless education from Pre-Nursery to Class XII (Science, Commerce & Humanities) with integrated courses for NTSE/JEE/NEET/UPSC/CA/CMA in an AC Campus. The Senior Campus, spread across 52 acres in Titilagarh, Odisha, fosters a dynamic learning environment where students excel academically and grow through extracurriculars and character-building programs. The Junior Campus, located near the serene Ram Mandir in Sargiguda, Titilagarh, provides a nurturing foundation for early learners.
His dedication and progressive vision continue to shape the institution, inspiring students and educators alike to strive for excellence and make a meaningful impact on society.
A Curriculum Focused on Excellence
Aum Valley School offers a structured and comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes mathematics, science and social studies. Dr. Rabin Chandra Paramanik, the school’s Chief Advisor and Counselor, highlighted that the curriculum is designed to build a strong conceptual foundation with a focus on application-based learning. As a distinguished member of the ‘Leading Scientists of the World 2013’and ‘Top 100 Scientists 2013’, Dr. Paramanik brings invaluable expertise and inspiration to the Aum Valley community. Elaborating further, he added, “The school prioritizes STEM education, integrating robotics, coding and hands-on experiments to make learning engaging and relevant. Moreover, social sciences and humanities are taught through interactive discussions, debates and case studies to foster critical thinking and analytical skills.”
To enhance the academic experience, the school integrates innovative teaching methodologies, interactive learning strategies and digital assessments. Faculty members undergo regular training aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) to incorporate modern teaching strategies, including project-based learning and experiential education. For high-performing students, advanced placement courses are available to challenge their academic potential further.
Building a Strong Parent-School Partnership
As Principal M.P. Mishra states, “At Aum Valley School, we are committed to providing the best education for our students. With the collaboration of parents, students and staff, we can fulfill this commitment and help children reach their full potential,”. Upholding this vision, Aum Valley School actively promotes parental involvement in the learning process by organising regular parent-teacher meetings. The school also hosts workshops and interactive sessions for parents through the “Parent Partnership Program”, covering topics such as child psychology, digital safety and effective learning strategies at home.
Redefining Modern Learning
AVS is home to a state-of-the-art infrastructure, including well-equipped classrooms, advanced science laboratories and extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Moreover, the impressive infrastructure present facilitates the school being capable of hosting more than just sports, including arts, music and leadership activities in the day-to-day routine of the students. The school also currently offers a diverse range of activities such as yoga, karate, dance, dramatics, art and craft, science projects, literary clubs and inter-house competitions.
Along with sports, cultural and artistic expression is encouraged through annual talent fests, theatre productions and music competitions. Students have access to dedicated art studios and music rooms, where they receive training in fine arts, instrumental music and dance. Debate clubs, elocution contests and creative writing workshops provide platforms for enhancing communication skills. The school also features science and robotics clubs equipped with advanced tools for hands-on learning. Environmental clubs lead initiatives such as tree plantations and waste management programs. Additionally, entrepreneurship and business clubs offer resources for financial literacy and practical problem-solving.
In the Days to Come
Continuing to provide educational excellence with the onboard faculty members operating as the main back-bone of the school, AVS looks forward to extending its horizons in terms of giving the best individualised learning to all the students present at the school. And specifically sharing a bit on what future the school looks forward to achieving, the principal M.P. Mishra concludes by sharing – “The vision for the future includes expanding STEM programs, introducing more opportunities to students for their whole round development, where students can thrive not just academically, but also creatively, shaping them into tomorrow-equipped leaders”.
