Future Stars meet the 3-Pointed Star

Mercedes-Benz was the first luxury automobile brand to enter the Indian market back in 1994 and is still maintaining its class in spite of increased competition. Mercedes-Benz India currently has the widest network reach for any luxury car maker in India: in 47 cities with 96 outlets. One of those outlets, Landmark Cars – Mercedes-Benz Showroom & Dealer, which is the third dealer partner of Mercedes-Benz India, collaborated with Sir J.P. High School to educate the students about automobiles and the safety instructions while driving them. The students of 8^th  std of the Kharodi branch of Sir J.P. High School visited the Landmark Mercedes showroom in Kandivali on the 16^th of November, 2019. It was the first time for Sir J.P. High School to organize a field visit in a car showroom and that too was possible because of Siddhant Singh, the Managing Director of the school. He is very much into cars, especially Mercedes. In fact, he owns a Mercedes-Benz C-Class and he had bought it a few months ago from the same showroom. He wanted to introduce the students to the luxuries that the world has to offer as most of the students in the school are underprivileged. The school has provided admissions for free or very low fees. He wanted the students to aim high in life so they can afford such luxuries in the future.

The three divisions of 8^th std arrived at the place with a few teachers and other faculties. The sales executives gave a tour to the students, one division at a time. They taught the students about the types of automobiles, types of cars (sedans, SUVs, and coupes) and how the cars are manufactured and distributed. They showed each and every car and explained all of its features. They also explained how the cars were priced and distributed across the world. Later, they gave an informative lesson about the safety features and electronics installed in the cars and also the rules and etiquettes one has to follow while driving a car. All this knowledge about driving a car and how to be safe while driving will be very useful for them in the future when they get a driving licence and buy a car. It would make them a cautious driver and an informed citizen.

In a school, with so many subjects including 10-20 chapters in each subject, it is impossible to cover everything. By doing more such field visits or other innovative ways of providing education, the students will be interested to learn in such ways rather than learning by sitting in a class for hours. Sir J.P. High School wants to educate the students in fun ways so they can gain practical knowledge and it will also take their mind off projects, exams, etc. Many people think that good infrastructure, good location, good environment are what make a good school. But the goodness of a school should be determined by the quality of education, carrying out progressive activities and providing the knowledge that will help the students when they graduate from the school and face the real world, instead of becoming a slave of the society and government.

– Anukul Thete.