All 10 students of Vile Parle’s Utkarsha Mandal Mookdhwani School, an institute for deaf and dumb pupils, did their alma mater proud by passing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board examination with flying colours. Six students scored above 80 per cent, one scored above 90 per cent, two students scored above 70 per cent, and one secured 69 per cent. 

The biggest strength of these students, according to the school’s principal, Neha Gandhi, is that they can focus extremely well as they have few, if any, distractions. “We have noticed that over the years, students have become more enthusiastic. Today, they wish to lead a normal life,” said Gandhi.