Sri Aurobindo's Rourkela School
Sri Aurobindo's Rourkela School is in Sector 5, Rourkela, Odisha, India. It is a senior secondary school established in 1973. It operates under the auspices of Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir, an ashram based in Rourkela, Odisha. The school educates up to twelfth grade (class XII) affiliated to ICSE and ISC. The name Sri Aurobindo's Rourkela School, Rourkela was established according to the Mother's handwritten name.
Sri Aurobindo's Rourkela School and Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir | |
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Sector 5, Rourkela, Sundargarh , India | |
Coordinates | 22.251666°N 84.865762°E |
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Established | 13 April 1973 |
History
The school was started as a study circle in a single room in the Ispat Library on 15 August 1961, with the blessings of the Mother. Since then, the organization experienced strong growth, becoming a registered spiritual organization in 1969.
An executive committee of 11 members manages the affairs and developed the organization with a view to spread the message and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. (The relics of Sri Aurobindo were installed on 13 April 1988 on the premises of Yoga Mandir.)
All are called in equal names "Bhai" and "Apa" ("Brother" and "Sister" whether someone is 10 years old or 90 years old).
Faculty
The school has sufficient teaching aids. The faculty includes 34 qualified and trained teachers and 8 supporting staff.[1]
References
- "Sri Aurobindo's Rourkela School, Rourkela, Sundergarh, Odissa". Schoolsindia. Retrieved 23 December 2011.