Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School (Fiji)

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School (M.G.M) is a secondary school in Suva, Fiji. It is named after Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a political leader and activist. It was established in 1960 and is managed by the Gujarat Education Society of Fiji.[1] The current principal of the school is Sanjay Abhinash Raman.[2]

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School
Location
Fletcher Road, Vatuwaqa

Suva
,
Rewa Province, Central Division

Fiji
Coordinates18°07′29″S 178°27′33″E
Information
School typeSecondary school
Motto"Discovering the treasure within"
Established1960 (1960)
FounderGujarat Education Society of Fiji
PrincipalSanjay Raman (2019-2020)
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)
  •   Navy blue
  •   Orange
  •   White

It has 5 forms (Year 9-13) with 5 streams in Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11; and 4 streams in Year 12 and 13. It is one of the best schools in Fiji in terms of academic performance. M.G.M High School has a population of approximately 840 students, compared to 720 in 2019.

In November 2020, a new complex costing over 5 million dollars was opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.[3] The complex included a new pavilion, new labs with modern equipment as well as a new library and extra classrooms for technical drawing and other classes.[4][5]

History

Mahatma Gandhi High School was founded by the Gujarat Education Society in 1960. The society's first school was MGM Primary. MGM High School was opened in mid-1960 with Dhansukh Patel as the head teacher. A year later, Divesh Patel became the principal.

The Gujarat Education Society constructed six classrooms and a basement for the school students in 1996. Another two-story building was built for senior students along with classrooms, offices and washroom facilities.

In 2003, the new technological block was built. After a few years, the management built a new block consisting of a Home Economics Room, Agriculture Room, and Basic Technology Workshop.

In 2011 a new administrative room and a PEMAC department room were added.

In 2020 a new complex was unveiled costing over 5 million dollars.[3]

Background

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School is a sister school of Nehru Primary School situated in Huon Street; Suva and Mahatma Gandhi Primary School situated in Rifle Range Road, Suva; and Indira Gandhi Memorial School in Samabula, Suva. All of these are managed by the Gujarat Society of Fiji. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School is a co-educational secondary school that provides education to its students from forms 3 to 7.

Named after Mahatma Gandhi, the school community emulates and practices Gandhian philosophy. The school is acknowledged as having a strong academic history, and for producing some of the more high profile scholars in Fiji and the surrounding region. Since 1960, the school has attained many academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

This is evident in the school's mission: "To achieve academic excellence and to nature learning for life through the integration of enduring values so that students become worthy and caring citizens of Fiji" and vision “Nurturing the whole person through the head, heart, and hands".[6] Special emphasis is placed on moral values and character development as well as citizenship education.

The school focuses on developing the talents of students in a supportive, safe and inclusive environment. The diversity in student population and the opportunity this provides to enhance cross-cultural understanding is regarded as one of its strengths. Mainstream academic, as well as technical subjects, are offered at the school.

Achievements

External examination results
2019
Year % pass Highest mark
10 92 588/600
12 90 384/400
13 94 377/400

References
  1. "School installs security cameras". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  2. "Red Win MGM Inter-House". Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  3. Fijivillage. "New MGM High School complex to benefit more than 900 students". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  4. "Government aims to obliterate divisions: PM". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  5. "We depend on schools to counteract prejudice says PM". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  6. "Mission and Vision - MGM HIGH SCHOOL FIJI". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
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