City Montessori School - CMS

City Montessori School - CMS The CMS mission is to create a better future for all children. Their motto “Jai Jagat” has been the school's greeting from the beginning.
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City Montessori School (CMS) is the world’s largest city-school with 21 campuses in the city of Lucknow. The school that began with 5 children in 1959 on a borrowed capital of 300 rupees, today has over 60,000 students from Montessori to Class XII. CMS founders, Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Dr Bharti Gandhi were inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Sant Vinoba Bhave. They started CMS with visi

on to inspire generations of children to become socially motivated and conscious citizens of India and the world. CMS children are taught the value of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam', or the ‘Earth is but One Country and Mankind its Citizens'.

CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II hosted Acathlon 2026, a three-day Literary and Cultural Festival. 🎭Over the three days, partic...
24/08/2026

CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II hosted Acathlon 2026, a three-day Literary and Cultural Festival. 🎭

Over the three days, participating students showcased their talent and versatility through a wide range of engaging competitions, including music, dance, drama, painting, creative writing, videography, Spell Bee, debate, fashion show and culinary arts, leaving the audience highly impressed. 🎨

A special feature of the festival was that, alongside their performances, participating students conveyed the message of unity, peace, harmony and respect for all religions, demonstrating how music, art and literature can serve as powerful means of bringing about positive change in society. 🕊️

CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I emerged as the Overall Champion of Acathlon 2026, while Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Barabanki secured the second position and CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus secured the third position. The winners of various competitions were honoured with medals and certificates of merit. 🏆

Acathlon proved to be a vibrant confluence of knowledge, creativity and the arts, providing young people with a platform to express themselves, compete and learn while fostering values of cooperation and harmony. ✨

23/08/2026

Glimpses from the National Space Day celebration at CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, jointly organised by ISTRAC/ISRO and CMS to inspire students to explore the possibilities of space science and India’s space programme. Mr. M. R. Raghavendra, Director, ISTRAC, Bengaluru, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. 🚀

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 500 students and teachers from various prestigious schools of Lucknow, along with senior ISTRAC/ISRO scientists, educationists and distinguished citizens. 🌟

Dr. Senthil Kumar V, Chairman, Organising Committee, URSC; Mr. Asif Siddiqui, Group Director, ISTRAC; Mr. M. M. Zaheer, GD, LASCC, ISTRAC, Lucknow; Mr. Shankar Madaswamy, DH, HRLD, ISTRAC, along with senior officials from the Education Department and the Skill Development Corporation, were also present on the occasion. 👨‍🚀

The inspiring lectures by senior ISTRAC/ISRO scientists and their interaction with students were the major highlights of the event. Students put forward a wide range of questions related to space science, space missions and research, and received insightful answers from the experts. The scientists also familiarised students with the challenges and possibilities of space exploration and motivated them to contribute to India’s future space missions. 🛰️

Students from various schools of Lucknow showcased their scientific thinking, creativity and knowledge through Quiz, Drawing and Model-Making Competitions. The competitions brought out their quick thinking, scientific knowledge, imagination, creativity and innovative approach. The event also encouraged students to think beyond traditional boundaries and explore the possibilities of contributing to India’s scientific and technological vision for 2047. ✨

We at CMS remain committed to nurturing scientific curiosity, encouraging innovation and inspiring young minds to explore new frontiers and contribute to India’s journey towards a brighter scientific future. 🚀

The Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartooning Competition 2026, held in memory of Late Shri Ram Ugrah Ji, invited students of Classe...
21/08/2026

The Ram Ugrah Memorial Cartooning Competition 2026, held in memory of Late Shri Ram Ugrah Ji, invited students of Classes X, XI and XII to look at this year’s theme — ‘Politics and the Pursuit of Peace: Do They Ever Reconcile?’ — through their own creative lens.

All the entries are now live on the CMS website! Take a look, explore the ideas and perspectives of our young cartoonists, and tell us — which one speaks to you the most?

🗳️ Vote for your favourite entry by 31st August 2026.

Stay tuned with us for the results!

Visit: cmseducation.org/ram-ugrah-memorial-cartooning-competition-2026/ (Link in Bio)

20/08/2026

Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Managing Director, City Montessori School and Chief Convenor of the 15th Celesta International 2026, warmly invites you to join this vibrant celebration.

With the theme ‘Echoes of Awadh: A Symphony of Art, Culture & Heritage’, Celesta brings together young minds through music, dance, art, photography and design, providing a global platform for creative expression, cultural appreciation and interaction.

Rooted in the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family’, Celesta celebrates the rich cultural heritage of humanity and strengthens the bonds of friendship across cultures.

📅 22–25 August 2026

Join us as young minds come together to express, create and celebrate the diversity of our world.

CMS Aliganj Campus I presents 15th Celesta International 2026! 🎶✨A four-day international celebration of art, music, dan...
18/08/2026

CMS Aliganj Campus I presents 15th Celesta International 2026! 🎶✨

A four-day international celebration of art, music, dance, culture and heritage, Celesta 2026 brings together young talents from across India and around the world on a global platform of creativity, cultural exchange and healthy competition.

Centred on the theme ‘Echoes of Awadh: A Symphony of Art, Culture & Heritage’, Celesta celebrates the rich cultural legacy of Awadh through an exciting array of competitions and performances, while encouraging students to discover the beauty of diverse traditions and artistic expression.

From music and dance to photography and art, the festival offers young participants an opportunity to showcase their talents, exchange ideas, build meaningful friendships and experience the richness of cultures beyond borders. 🌍🎨🎶

📅 22nd – 25th August 2026

Join us as we celebrate the timeless beauty of culture and creativity, and bring the world together through the universal language of art. ✨

We’re thrilled to share that Aaradhya Singh, a Class VIII student of CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus I, has won a Gold Medal a...
17/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Aaradhya Singh, a Class VIII student of CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus I, has won a Gold Medal at the CISCE UP Regional Chess Championship, held in Prayagraj under the aegis of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). 🏆

More than 200 students from reputed schools across Uttar Pradesh participated in the championship. Competing in the Under-14 Girls’ category, Aaradhya displayed outstanding sporting talent, mastery of chess tactics, strategic acumen and excellent memory throughout all the rounds to clinch the Gold Medal. Aaradhya was honoured with a medal, trophy and certificate of merit. ♟️

At CMS, we remain committed to nurturing the intellectual, sporting and social potential of our students and inspiring them to excel in diverse fields at the national and international levels. 🌟

16/08/2026

“यह आज़ादी अनमोल है।” 🇮🇳

Our Founder-Director, Dr. Bharti Gandhi, reflects on the sacrifices behind India’s freedom and the deeper responsibility that comes with it — to educate, build character and nurture citizens guided by service, devotion and humanity.

She believes that, as educators, our responsibility extends beyond classrooms: to help children understand the teachings of the world’s great faiths, live by their values, and embrace the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family.

May we continue to nurture our children to carry forward the dream of an India that leads the world towards peace, harmony and a better tomorrow.

Jai Hind! Jai Jagat! 🇮🇳

JaiHind

15/08/2026

Celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity and pride that brings the entire CMS family together! 🇮🇳

From classrooms to campuses, our students and staff came together across CMS to celebrate Independence Day with joy and patriotism.

As we look towards a Viksit Bharat, may we continue to empower young minds with the knowledge, values and vision to shape India of 2047.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳

JaiHind

15/08/2026

The CMS Family Wishes You a Very Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳

CMS Rajajipuram Campus I hosted the 11th Odyssey International Literary Olympiad 2026! Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, J...
14/08/2026

CMS Rajajipuram Campus I hosted the 11th Odyssey International Literary Olympiad 2026! Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the concluding ceremony.

The four-day event witnessed participation from more than 500 students from Nepal and various states of India. Participants showcased their skills in literature, art, theatre, music and environmental awareness through a variety of engaging competitions, including Recycling of a Story, Theatrical Oration, Bebop Boulevard, Ecovers, Theatre Sans Frontiers and more.

The student team from St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, New Delhi, emerged as the Overall Champion of ‘Odyssey International-2026’, while the students of A***n International School, Varanasi, bagged the Runner-up Trophy.

CMS students presented a series of colourful educational and cultural programmes in honour of the participating student teams and other distinguished guests, mesmerising everyone with their talent and enthusiasm.

We at CMS aim to kindle the flame of inspiration for sustainable development, social upliftment and social harmony. The spirit of these values, kindled through Odyssey International 2026, will continue to inspire and benefit the global community.

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