‘ Totto-chan,The little girl at the window’ is an autobiographical memoir written by a Japanese television personality and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.The book is a recollection of the author’s formative years in an unconventional school in Japan during the second world war.She recounts the happy and exciting hours spent in this idyllic school and attributes her happy childhood to the headmaster who believed in freedom of expression and learning through activities. The vibrant atmosphere of the school, the strong teacher-student relationship,inclusive learning and belief in the innate good nature of all children,makes the headmaster a great visionary and an ideal teacher.

This story is an inspiration for educators across the globe .By creating a positive and supportive environment for learning, school becomes a happy place.Alongwith academic excellence, we aim to uncover the innate goodness in every child so that he/she is transformed into a good human being equipped with skills to take on challenges in life .To quote Swami Vivekananda -
‘ We want that education by which character is formed ,strength of mind is increased ,the intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one’s own feet ‘.

Mrs.Rema Raghunath
Principal