Five women, five children
Mrs. Eleanor Billimoria, Mrs. Suzy Rutz, Mrs. Trudi Mueller, Mrs. Girsperger and Mrs. Reynolds founded the school. Classes began three mornings a week in Mrs. Reynolds’ home.
✳ WEST WIND SCHOOL · GAMDEVI, MUMBAI
Little beginnings.
Since 1947.
Five women began West Wind for five children. Their idea was simple: give each child individual attention and a well-rounded beginning. Today, our nursery and kindergarten carries that spirit forward.
FOUNDED 1947CO-OPERATIVE · NON-PROFIT
A place to grow together ♡
West Wind
since 1947✳
since 1947✳
1947 FOUNDED BY FIVE WOMEN ✳ MOTHER-RUN CO-OPERATIVE ✳ NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN ✳ GAMDEVI, MUMBAI
THE WEST WIND IDEA / 01
Individual attention.
A wider world.
The founders wanted a pleasant environment in which children could be known individually and learn far beyond academics. The school continues to be a cooperative, non-profit institution devoted exclusively to the intellectual and emotional well-being of the child, with mothers playing a pivotal role in administration.
Dedicated teachers guide the educational work. Mothers help administer the school and build the community around it. This partnership has carried West Wind from its first living-room classes to its home in Gamdevi.
Read our impact report ↗FIND YOUR START / 02
One school.
Many firsts.
From a first shared class to the final kindergarten year, each stage meets children where they are.
01
Parent–Toddler
A shared beginning for little ones and their grown-ups.
02Playgroup
A gentle first rhythm of play, friendship and discovery.
03Nursery
Growing independence, language and imagination.
04Lower & Upper KG
Curiosity and confidence for the next chapter.
Find your child’s programme
Enter their date of birth to calculate their age and see the matching intake.
Based on the school’s published 2026–27 Parent–Toddler and 2027–28 school intake criteria. A match indicates age eligibility; applications and places must be confirmed with admissions.
OUR HISTORY / 03
From a living room in 1947
to Vachha Gandhi Road.
Petit Hall, by the sea
Growing interest led to a move into navy hutments on the grounds of Petit Hall, Nepean Sea Road. The school took the name West Wind, and Miss Roshan Curmally joined.
A constitution
The constitution formalised West Wind as a co-operative, non-profit institution devoted to children’s intellectual and emotional well-being.
Miss Roshan Curmally
Principal from 1971 to 2011, Miss Curmally remained Principal Emeritus until April 2020. Mrs. Khushie Curmally has led the school since 2011.
Home in Gamdevi
After Walkeshwar in 1968 and Oomer Park at Breach Candy in 1989, West Wind moved to its present home in Gamdevi.
BEYOND THE ALPHABET / 04
Learning through play.
And so much more.
West Wind combines early academic learning with music, movement, making and experiences beyond the classroom. The faculty’s dedication has kept this broad view of education alive across generations.
MusicSONG AND RHYTHM
Art & craftHANDS AT WORK
YogaMIND AND BODY
Exercise & P.T.DAILY MOVEMENT
A SCHOOL THAT IS ALSO A COMMUNITY / 05
Run by mothers.
Held together by people.
Mothers are responsible for the school’s non-educational administration. An executive committee oversees its affairs, with mothers taking charge of applications, archives, maintenance, supplies, events and the library.
Teachers lead learning. Families help make the school feel like a community, from the annual Fun Fair and Sports Day to celebrations, field trips and Graduation.
Explore the parents’ role ↗1991
The Fun Fair
The Fun Fair brings our community together to give back. This annual fundraiser raises funds for the NGOs supported by West Wind School, turning a day of fun into support for their work.
EVERY YEAR
Sports Day & Graduation
Families cheer on the children at Sports Day. The school year closes with a Graduation ceremony in West Wind’s black and orange colours.
THROUGH THE YEAR
Outings & celebrations
Visits to places such as the fire brigade, post office and bakery sit alongside the festivals celebrated by the West Wind community.
BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY / 06
INTRODUCINGThe
The
Activity Hub.
A lively space for children to keep exploring beyond the classroom. The Activity Hub brings together experiences that invite them to move, make, try something new and find their people.
It’s another way for the West Wind community to stay curious and connected. Follow the Hub for current activities, age groups and schedules.
Explore The Activity Hub ↗MORE TO DISCOVERMORE TO MAKEMORE TOGETHER
COME SAY HELLO / 07
Find us in
Gamdevi.
THE SCHOOL
Ground Floor, Singh House
22 Vachha Gandhi Road
Gamdevi, Mumbai 400 007
WRITE TO USADMISSIONSThe school does not have a telephone line.
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