and for Nursery and Kindergarten classes by up to 16% in comparison to previous year's fee. The school's reputation was challenged when one of its teachers was blamed for slapping a child hard. Reportedly, a student of class 10 at the school's Mahanagar branch committed suicide in 2011, after his principal Nalini Sharad, allegedly, threatened to shame him before the whole school. After the student's suicide, upon his parents insistence, the court took cognizance, rejecting the police enquiry and ordered in 2013 that a case should be registered against Sharad. Nalini Sharad was relieved of her services as Principal of CMS in 2013 when she retired. The matter is sub-judice since then. The school uniform, including socks and belt were changed by the school management after 33 years. On receiving complaints by guardians who reported that the uniform was being sold at higher prices than the fixed price, the school established a helpline for parents to check the prices. Students have also performed yoga at the United Nations in New York to mark International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2017. Children's films are showcased at the International Children's Film Festival. An international music concert was organised at City Montessori School on 20 April with musicians from 17 countries and 11 states of India ABRSM. There are a number of students from the school who have managed to secure distinction in recent CISCE Examinations. Notable alumni Lucky Ali - singer, actor, songwriter (son of Mehmood) Jitesh Singh Deo – actor, entrepreneur, model Celina Jaitly – actress Urfi Javed – actress Brijeshwar Singh – writer References External links Website of City Montessori School (CMS) founder Dr. Jagdish Gandhi Montessori schools in India Primary schools in Uttar Pradesh High schools and secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh Private schools in Lucknow Educational institutions established in 1959 1959 establishments in Uttar Pradesh