{
  "id": 2514718,
  "title": "Western Railway Secondary School, Valsad Carries Forward A 107-Year Legacy Of Quality Education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/western-railway-secondary-school-valsad-carries-forward-a-107-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:59:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/western-railway-secondary-school-valsad-carries-forward-a-107-year-legacy-of-quality-education"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Western Railway Secondary School in Valsad, a cornerstone of quality education for over a century, continues to uphold its esteemed legacy while embracing contemporary educational practices and infrastructure. Founded in 1919 as the Railway Anglo Indian Study Centre in Bulsar, this institution has evolved from a modest three-room building into a well-respected secondary school catering to students from Jr. KG to Class X.\n\nThis esteemed institution, now known as Western Railway Secondary School (English Medium), Valsad, currently serves 394 students, comprising 287 Railway wards and 107 non-Railway wards, under the guidance of 18 dedicated teachers. In 1992, the school achieved Secondary level status and was renamed accordingly. In April 2015, it transitioned to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, aligning with the evolving educational landscape.\n\nA key milestone for the school was the introduction of Jr. KG classes in 2024, as part of its commitment to the National Education Policy. Over the past five academic sessions (2021-22 to 2025-26), the school has achieved an impressive 100% result rate in Class X Board examinations, reflecting its unwavering dedication to student success.\n\nThe school's state-of-the-art facilities include Interactive Smart Boards in classrooms, a well-equipped computer laboratory with 30 computers, a Composite Science Laboratory, a comprehensive library with over 1,700 books, internet access, and CCTV surveillance. To nurture essential life skills, leadership qualities, effective communication, digital literacy, financial awareness, career guidance, entrepreneurship, and overall personality development, the school organizes various programs and initiatives. Teachers actively participate in training programs, ensuring they are equipped with the latest pedagogical techniques. Students have excelled in diverse fields, including Scouts & Guides, sports, co-curricular activities, and representing the school at State and National levels in various competitions.\n\nBeyond academics, the school is deeply committed to social responsibility, actively participating in cleanliness drives, tree plantation, disaster management, health and cancer awareness campaigns, cultural events, debates, quizzes, rallies, Nukkad Natak, and other national awareness drives. Looking towards the future, a new building is currently under development to accommodate Higher Secondary classes, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories, classrooms, and an assembly hall. Plans are underway to expand the school to the Higher Secondary level, offering all three streams to cater to the growing educational needs and aspirations of students and the community. By blending its rich heritage with modern educational approaches, Western Railway Secondary School (English Medium), Valsad remains dedicated to providing quality, inclusive, and future-ready education, in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy.",
  "summary": "Western Railway Secondary School (English Medium), Valsad, one of the oldest educational institutions under Western Railway, continues to carry forward its rich legacy of providing quality education while steadily adopting modern teaching practices and infrastructure. Established in 1919 as the Railway Anglo Indian Study Centre, Bulsar, in a modest three-room building, the institution has grown…",
  "key_points": [
    "Western Railway Secondary School in Valsad carries 107-year legacy of quality education.",
    "School serves 394 students, including 287 Railway wards and 107 non-Railway wards.",
    "Achieved 100% result rate in Class X Board exams over five academic sessions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The school's expansion to Higher Secondary level and adoption of modern facilities and practices solidifies its commitment to providing quality education, aligning with the National Education Policy's objectives.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}