Rabindranath Tagore Secondary School
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Rabindranath Tagore Secondary School is a secondary school within the Mahatma Gandhi Institute family. Named after the famed Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, it was founded in 2003 by Mr Putee, now deceased, and since then, Mr. Mahend Gungapersad has been its rector. The school is found in Ilot, a small village near Pamplemousses.
Students of Rabindranath Tagore Secondary School have a deep belief on Tagore's views on education and values. Tagore's philosophy is in fact that education is the development of the mind, body and soul. Extra-curricular activities such as sport,music, dance and debating are offered. Physical studies is also offered as a subject for o-level Cambridge-level examination since 2010. Gandhi Day and Tagore Day are celebrated each year as well as other cultures are taught in an additional 9th period.
In 2008, the school performed Post Office, a play by Tagore. The play was performed in many schools of Mauritius and a Gala Show was organised at the Rabindranath Tagore Institute. The play was directed by Mr. Ramphul, a drama coordinator at the school, and the case consisted of 12 students and one teacher. Also the school has been a part of the MUN contest winning Best delegate award. In 2010 A-level examinations,the school made its very first laureates, Kheelesh Poonye and Sooyash Dosonye. The school has made it through 5 years of 100% pass rate at O-level examinations.
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