Our Society
Our school comes under the Registered Society, “Torpa Rural Development Society for Women” a registered NGO (Non Governmental Organization), belonging to the sisters’ congregation, the Society of the Sacred Heart.It has been working, since 1991, for the empowerment of women and children, mainly indigenous, in Torpa, Jharkhand, in around 65 or more villages. It was started by Padmashree Sr. Karuna Mary Braganza. It was registered in 1995 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 in undivided Bihar (Registration No.111), and re-registered in Jharkhand (Registration No.177). The Society also has 80G and FCRA.
There are 3 institutions under the Society:-
- Mahila Vikas Kendra(Centre for Women’s Development)
- An English medium high school, The Children of the New Dawn
- A Hostel for Working Women
List of Governing Body members
| Sl.No. | Name | Address | Education | Occupation | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Ms Ananda Amritmahal | Sophia College Campus, Bhulabhai Desai road, Mumbai-26 | MA,Phd in English Literature | Principal, Sophia College | President |
| 2. | Ms. D. Sequeira | CWD, Tapkara Road, P.O.-Torpa, Thana- Torpa, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand | BA, M.S.W. | Directoress Mahila Vikas Kendra(Centre for Women’s Development) | Secretary |
| 3. | Ms E. Verghese | CWD, Tapkara Road, P.O.-Torpa, Thana- Torpa, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand | M. A. B. Ed. | Administration: School | Treasurer |
| 4. | Rt Rev. Bishop Vinay Kandulna | Bishop House, Torpa Road, P.O- Khunti, Thana- Khunti, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand | M. A. B.Th. | Bishop of Khunti Diocese | Member |
| 5. | Ms.R. Pinto | Sophia College Campus, Bhulabhai Desai Road P.O., Thana- Pedder Road, Mumbai- 400026 | M. A. B. Ed. | Provincial Administration | Member |
| 6. | Dr Ms Vidita Rakshit | Jeevan Asha, Peddar road, PO-Cumballa Hill, Mumbai-26 | MSc. Phd Chemistry | Joint Director Sophia Basant Somani Ploytehcnic | Member |
| 7. | Ms Charushila Gaikwad | CWD, Tapkara Road, P.O.-Torpa, Thana- Torpa, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand | BA, M.S.W. | Asst. Directoress Mahila Vikas Kendra(Centre for Women’s Development) | Member |
| 8. | Fr. Baldhir Barla | St. Joseph’s Inter College, Tapkara Road, P.O. Torpa, Thana- Torpa, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand | Principal St. Joseph’s Inter College | Member |
Children of the New Dawn 