2010 - Good Shepherd International School

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AN ENTREPRENEUR NURTURING A DIFFERENT SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
Dr. P C Thomas, renowned educationist and Founder-
Principal of Good Shepherd International School,
was honoured with the prestigious Dr. A.C. Muthiah
Award, instituted for excellence in the fields of
Entrepreneurship, Science, Research etc., at an
august function held on 12th October 2010, at the
Raja Annamalai Mandapam in Chennai.

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GENERAL V.P. MALIK’S EXCLUSIVE VISIT TO GSIS - A DAY WELL SPENT
The Chief Guest, General V.P. Malik, seen along with the Principal Dr. P.C. Thomas
Question Hour
“Discipline is about doing things in a manner that
conserves energy, in a sequence that you are able
to achieve what you want through systematic
functioning”.
General V.P. Malik answers questions
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Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM
Chief Instructor of DSSC in Wellington
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Chief Guest at the Investiture Ceremony on 20th February, 2010
Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM
addressing the students
Inauguration of the New Thomson Tours and Travels Office by
Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM
on 20th February, 2010.
The Thomson Tours and Travels Office at Good
Shepherd Knowledge Village was inaugurated on 20th
February, 2011 by Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM.
The IATA registered travel agency functions to assist in
the travel arrangements of all students, staff members
The School Vice Captain Ujjwal Kamalia receiving
the badge from the Chief Guest
Lighting the Lamp
and parents. Foreign currencies, travellers cheques,
visas, international and domestic tours, car rentals
and all other travel-related services are provided by
the Thomson Tours and Travels.

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Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM
Chief Instructor of DSSC in Wellington
Chief Guest at the Graduation Ceremony on 20th February, 2010
Address by the Chief Guest
Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar, VSM
The Graduates of 2010
The Chief Guest along with the Principal Dr. P.C. Thomas
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COUNCIL OF INTERNATUIONAL SCHOOLS (CIS)
Preliminary Visit to GSIS
Mrs. Margaret Alvarez, CiS Associate Director
with the Principal, Dr. P.C. Thomas
Students and staff demonstrate the various fire fighting strategies
Mr. Kapil Kumar C Saratkar
Superintendent of Police, Nilgiris
Witnessed the Mock Fire Fighting Drill and
Mock Disaster Management Session
held on 19th March, 2010

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Dr. Susan Horner, César Ritz Colleges, Switzerland along with the Sr. Vice Principal, Mrs. Elsamma Thomas and
Vice Principal and Vice President, Mrs. Julie Pradeesh during her visit on 24th March, 2011.
Celebrations and Entertainment on 14th April, 2010 on the occasion of the
60th Birthday of the Sr. Vice Principal, Mrs. Elsamma Thomas
Mr. Selvaraj, I.A.S. (Retd.)
Former Collector of Nilgiris
was the Chief Guest on 14th April, 2010
Address by the Chief Guest, Mr. V. Selvaraj I.A.S. (Retd)
A special performance by the students of the Primary
School dedicated to their dear mother
Ballet of Colours Cowboy Song
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Rajasthani Dance ‘Yes, you can’ sung by grade Viii students
Mrs. Julie Pradeesh, Vice President & Vice Principal,
welcoming the gathering
Felicitations by Mrs. Namita Fomra
representing the Parents
Felicitations by Mrs. Sheila Alexander, Vice Principal,
representing the Staff Members

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Felicitations by Ms. Bijoy Lakshmi Chutia
representing the Students
Vice Admiral V. Koithara, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
Chief Guest at the Annual Inter House Athletic Meet
on 15th April, 2010.
Reply to Felicitations by Mrs. Elsamma Thomas,
Senior Vice Principal
Expression of Gratitude by Mr. Jacob Thomas,
Member, Board of Governors, GSIS
The Chief Guest, Vice Admiral V. Koithara, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.),
inspecting the Guard of Honour presented by the Sea Cadet Corps
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The Chief Guest,
Vice Admiral V. Koithara, PVSM, AVSM, VSM(Retd.),
along with the Principal Dr. P.C. Thomas
Summer House -
Winner of the Hassan Ali Khan
Memorial Athletics Trophy
Members of the Academic Council with the Principal Dr. P.C. Thomas and his family

Back 2 Roots 2010
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At the OSA Meet held from 16th April to 18th April, 2010 at the Palada Campus
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
19th April, 2010
Praju Lawrence, on the occasion of his
first holy communion along with
His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. A Amalraj DD, StD
Bishop of Ootacamund.
Students who received the first holy communion and
confirmation along with his
Lordship Most Rev. Dr. A. Amalraj DD, StD,
Bishop of Ootacamund and priests.
A special thanksgiving mass on the occasion of the 60th
Birthday Celebrations of the Sr. Vice Principal,
Mrs. Elsamma Thomas. the Principal with his family
members along with the Lordship Most Rev.
Dr. A. Amalraj DD, StD, Bishop of Ootacamund.
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CYCLOZEST
a cycling expedition by the students of
Good Shepherd Finishing School and
Good Shepherd International School
on 14th May, 2010
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Start of a wonderful ride
Scintillating Space Camp
NASA, USA - May 2010
Our students at the US Space & Rocket Centre in
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Mrs. Elsamma Thomas, Principal, Good Shepherd
Finishing School addressing the students of GSFS
& GSIS on the occasion of cyclozest along with
Dr. Geegee George and Mrs. Geetha Srinivasan.
Shri Hamid Ansari
Honorable Vice President of India
presenting the Duke of Edinburgh gold award
to Nitesh Dhull at the ANNUAL GOLD AWARD
PRESENTATION CEREMONY held at New Delhi
on 24th June, 2010

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Pre-National Rifle Shooting Championship All India National Digital Elocution
Competition
Bijoy Lakshmi, Silver medalist in the Pre-National Rifle
Shooting Competition
The Inter School Athletic Festival
Mr. B.K. Aldrige
Headmaster, Riverside Public School, Kotagiri
Chief Guest at The Inter School Athletic Festival, 17th August, 2010
The Chief Guest Mr. B.K. Aldrige with the
Sr. Vice Principal, Mrs. Elsamma Thomas
Payal N Gidwani receiving a certificate from the
Senior Vice Principal Mrs. Elsamma Thomas
Chief Guest Mr. B.K. Aldrige addressing the gathering
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Students of the Primary School
performing to the tune of “Waka Waka”
Mr. B.J. Chacko
Member, Central Board of Direct Taxes (Retd.) and Chairman, Board of Governors (GSIS)
Chief Guest at the 34th Founder’s Day Celebrations - 15th October, 2010
Mr. B.J. Chacko with our Principal Dr. P.C. Thomas and
Senior Vice Principal, Mrs. Elsamma Thomas
An Athlete in action
Mr. B.J. Chacko addressing the parents and
guardians
‘Pancharatnam’, fusion of five classical dance forms Fon Pan Dance of Thailand

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Mr. V. Selvaraj, I.A.S.(Retd.)
Former Collector of Nilgiris
Chief Guest at The Founder’s Day Celebrations on 16th October, 2010
Mr. V. Selvaraj I.A.S. (Retd.) with our Principal
Prize distribution
Tamil Cultural Dance The Indian Music ensemble
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Mr. C.V. Ranganathan, IFS (Retd.)
Former Indian Diplomat was the moderator on the
occasion of the Good Shepherd Model United Nations
held on 27th October, 2010.
Mrs. Pamela Clarke
Principal, St. Hilda’s School
addressing the students on 20th November, 2010
Dr. Rajeev K Srivastava, IFS (Retd.
Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director of
Mudamalai Tiger Reserve, in an interactive session with
the staff and students on the 28th October, 2010.
Dr. Brian Hodge
Music Director and Conductor, External Examiner for the
Trinity Guildhall Examination 2010
addressing the students on 27th November, 2010
Felicitations and good wishes from down the years…. Accolades from beyond the sacred precincts
Date : 20.02.2010
Name : Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar, VSM
Address : Chief Instructor of DSSC, Wellington, Nilgiris
It is a great feeling to be at GSIS this morning and participate in the Investiture and Graduation ceremony.
My gratitude to Dr. P.C. Thomas and to his graceful wife for making it happen.. Without a doubt, they have
made GSIS an institution of excellence and something every child and parent can be proud of. My best
wishes to all in this wonderful institution which offers complete education.