"Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about learning to navigate life's challenges, making informed decisions, and developing the skills to adapt to various situations. Education should empower individuals to think critically, solve problems, and find their own path to success. It's a tool that helps us understand the world, ourselves, and our place in it. Education can never be a guarantee of success, but rather a foundation to build upon.

Education must prepare one to have discernment, critical thinking, and applying knowledge in a practical and meaningful way. The primary focuse of the education here is to help students to discern between what is essential, relevant and irrelevent. School is indeed a place where students develop a wide range of essential skills beyond academics, including:

1. Social skills: relating with others, communication, empathy
2. Cultural skills: understanding and appreciating diversity.
3. Economic skills: financial literacy, resource management.
4. Life skills: problem-solving, adaptability, resilience.

I would surely emphasize the importance of being "life-oriented" alongside being "career-oriented". It's crucial for students to learn to:
- Express themselves confidently
- Listen to and appreciate others' perspectives
- Collaborate effectively in teams
- Balance personal goals with the greater good
- Develop innovative thinking
- Cultivate a strong work ethic

By focusing on these aspects, education can help students become well-rounded, empathetic, and productive members of society. It's not just about preparing for a career, but about preparing for a fulfilling life.

As a Principal, I'm not just an educator, but a mentor, a guide, and a role model. By instilling life values, qualities, and skills in my students, I will be shaping their minds, hearts, and characters. I will certainly make sure to foster confidence, courage, and love for oneself and others. It's essential to help students develop a positive self-image, empathy, and compassion. By doing so, I will be creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive.

Inculcating love and respect for nature and all living creatures is also vital. This will help students develop a sense of responsibility, stewardship, and environmental awareness. I will commit myself for holistic approach. We will not just be preparing students for exams or careers, but for life itself. By emphasizing values like self-love, empathy, and environmental awareness, we will cultivate a generation of compassionate, thoughtful, and responsible individuals.

Sr. Santhana Mary (Principal)