Solenne, a French volunteer visitor of the school, contributing live soundtrack for the first screening of a silent film produced by students. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

Samuel and Alice (founder-teacher) editing the silent film together with the students. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

Students on a treehouse they built on their own initiative. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

Kindergarten students helping out with the peanut harvest. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

Students and teachers do not feel confined within walls of a classroom. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

Two kindergarten kids in the playground just outside the classroom. PHOTO: Vikalp Sangam

The Marudam School in Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. For starters, it’s run by an NGO – The Forest Way – a registered charitable trust involved in education, afforestation, environmental education, organic farming and more. Also, it receives no funding from the government. The school, set in an organic farm and powered by renewable energy, teaches its students about conscious living that respects the environment.

Continue reading →