India, July 15 -- MUMBAI

One of Mumbai's prominent institutions, Campion School in Cooperage, began a new chapter in its 82-year-old history on Monday when it opened its doors to girl students for the first time. The iconic all-boys school is now a co-educational institution, and its fresh batch of Nursery and Junior Kindergarten students this year include both boys and girls.

The move marks a significant cultural shift for the ICSE-affiliated school, which also adopted the Cambridge International Education board, this year.

"This isn't just a policy change, it's a cultural evolution," said the school's principal, Sarah Thomas. "We believe that starting co-education from the early years fosters empathy, collaboration and mutual respect...