JMA Pilani School takes a Lead by Vaccinating all students in Age Group 15-18

As soon as the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) gave emergency usage nod for Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to be used for children aged 12-18, in a sudden address to the nation on 25 Dec 2021 late evening, Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi announced India’s decision to start vaccinating all children in the age group 15-18 starting from 03 Jan 2022. Vaccinations for children aged between 15 and 18, will help to protect them at school and also go a long way in assuring worried parents.

Smt Jamuna Mishra Academy JMA was established in the year 2004 at Pilani which is considered as Oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. JMA Alumni are pursuing higher education in various institutions which include Institution of Eminence BITS Pilani and NAAC A++ Banasthali Vidyapith which is also the Second-Best Women’s University in the world as per Times Higher Education THE global rankings.

JMA has been highly acclaimed by one and all at Pilani for taking up the COVID Pandemic battle right from forefront both academically as well as socially. As soon as the Prime Minister announcement came, JMA Principal Mrs Booma Natarajan swung into action and contacted the district authorities for fixing a vaccination date for the school for the 164 students in the age group 15-18. The health officials appreciated the initiative by the school and fixed the date initially as Friday 07 Jan 2022 which was then changed due to vaccine supply chain logistics to Saturday 08 Jan 2022.

On the allotted date, JMA made elaborate arrangements by sanitizing the lecture theatre room as well as the music hall for conducting the camp. Coordinator Mrs Sushma Sharma ensured that the complete list of all eligible students with Aadhaar card details were ready and in order. The health officials came on 08 Jan 2022, checked that the arrangements were satisfactory and commenced the camp at 10.30 AM and completed the marathon vaccination of 150 students out of 164 by 1.00 PM. 10 students had got it done by their parents before 08 Jan 2022 and 4 students were absent due to their family functions.

The school also had arranged Parent Teachers meeting on 08 Jan 2022 to apprise the academic progress of the student as well as to discuss with the parents steps for improving the effectiveness of online education. When the vaccination camp got over, the teachers and students who participated and parents who were present could be seen with beaming faces and pride that they were indeed part of an institution JMA which is a shining jewel in the crown among the schools at Pilani. Principal Mrs Booma Natarajan congratulated Team JMA, NCC Cadets, Scout volunteers for making it happen and thanked the health officials for making the camp a grand success.

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Mrs Booma Natarajan, M.Sc., M.A., B.Ed.
Principal, Jamuna Mishra Academy – JMA
Pilani Rajasthan 333031 India
Phone 91-1596-242314
Email booma_pilani at yahoo.co.in
Website: http://www.jmapilani.org/Default.aspx
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About JMA Pilani: Jamuna Mishra Academy - JMA Pilani is a Co-educational English Medium School with Experienced Teachers, Spacious Classrooms and Modern Amenities designed to impart Quality Education combined with All Round Personality Development and lay the Best Foundation for the Child’s Future. While the school admits both boys and girls, the girl student enrollment has been steadily rising every year and is presently nearly 50% of the total strength. Right from its inception, JMA Pilani has embarked on a rich tradition of celebrating various days of national and international significance and festivals which makes it a cut above the rest schools in Pilani. The school has for boys and girls Scout and NCC, girls’ band which has been winning laurels every year. NCC cadets of JMA Pilani have also been selected for participation in Republic Day Camp RDC and Shivaji Trail Trek. Yoga, Karate, Painting and Music are not just part of school routine but a way of life for the students. It is a matter of great pride that JMA Pilani is referred popularly as the School with 100% Results on account of outstanding results year after year in Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan RBSE Class X and Class 12.
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This release was published on openPR.