Honoring a Rich Legacy : ISB Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Begin in Style

TDT | Manama
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The Indian School, Bahrain (ISB) marked the beginning of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations with a grand inaugural event held on Thursday, January 23, at the school’s Isa Town campus.

The occasion marked the start of a year-long commemoration of the school’s 75th anniversary, celebrating its legacy of academic excellence, cultural diversity, and significant community service.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries: Her Excellency Dr. Sana Said Abdulla Al-Haddad, Assistant Under Secretary for Educational Planning and Licensing, Ministry of Education; His Excellency Vinod K. Jacob, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Ms. Luluwa Ghassan Al-Mehanna, Director of the Private Education Directorate at the Ministry of Education.

Guests
Special guests, including notable business leaders and philanthropists Lalchand Gajria, Baboo Kewalram, and Nevin Megchiani, also graced the occasion.

Honorary Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese addressed the gathering with the presidential speech, emphasizing the school’s continuous commitment to excellence and its role in fostering a global community.

The highlight of the opening ceremony was a vibrant procession, showcasing the school’s rich cultural diversity.

The Platinum Jubilee logo, designed by student Johan Johnson Titus of grade 11R, was unveiled during the event, which featured a series of artistic performances.

The event was organized by a dedicated platinum jubilee committee, led by Chairman Prince S. Natarajan and Mohammed Hussain Malim, a well-known businessman and community leader. Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian, Hon. Vice-Chairman & Hon. Member HSSE and Sports Dr. Mohammed Faizal, Hon. Assistant Secretary & Hon. Member-Academics Ranjini Mohan, Hon. Member-Finance & IT Bonny Joseph, Hon. Member-Projects & Maintenance Mithun Mohan, Hon. Member-Transport Mohammad Nayaz Ullah, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Junior Wing Principal Pamela Xavier, Senior School & Academic Administration Vice-Principal G. Satheesh, Middle Section Vice-Principal Jose Thomas, Junior Wing Vice-Principal Priya Laji, and Staff Representative Parvathi Devadas attended the ceremony.

Prince S. Natarajan, the Chairman of the Platinum Jubilee organizing committee, took the stage to announce a series of exciting events and activities planned for the year-long celebrations.

Activities
These will include an Aalekh Painting Contest, an Education Conclave, a musical concert, a Literary Festival, a record-breaking dance performance, a Global Alumni Meet, and major infrastructure development projects aimed at enhancing the school’s facilities.

Several notable businessmen, community leaders, and former members of the school’s executive committee also attended the event, including LuLu Group Regional Director Juzer Rupawala, Bhagwan Asarpota, Vijay Kumar Mukhiya, ICRF Chairman Adv. VK Thomas, Sayid Fakrudhin Thangal, former chairman Abraham John, former secretary Saji Antony, Shafi Parakatta, Vipin Kumar, and Jacob Varghese.