The Indian Community School Kuwait has marked a milestone in the 62nd year of its educational tenure in Kuwait as an institution that aims to provide excellence in education to Indian expatriate children, when the latest addition to ICSK group of schools was inaugurated with a striking panache in the evening of 14th of January 2021. The grand opening has witnessed a galaxy of dignitaries who exuberantly joined the ICSK family in celebrating the evening. The venture was a coordinated dream effort of the ICSK management with an aim to providing a full-bodied curriculum which promotes intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth of every student.
His Excellency Shri Sibi George the Honorable Ambassador of India to Kuwait graced the inaugural event as the chief guest. In his commencement address, he lauded the leadership of the State of Kuwait for their exemplary efforts in containing the spread of the pandemic within the country. Being impressed by the manner with which the ISEK team have adapted the new technology to foster a creative and curious student community, he also urged the managements of the Indian schools in Kuwait to work with their Kuwaiti counterparts to establish institutions of higher education in partnership with the best institutions in India. He expressed his confidence that ISEK will soon turn as one of the most sort after centers of excellence in Kuwait.
The festivities began with the recitation of the holy Quran by Mast. Hisham Abdul a student enrolled for sixth grade. Mrs. Sherly Dennis, the Head of ISEK, in her opening monologue of the welcome address stated that the Indian School of Excellence is the dream of one person and the reality of many today. Mr. Shaikh Abdul Rahiman the Honorary Chairman of Board of Trustees highlighted on how the idea to starting a smart school in Salmiya was the need of the hour. Underlining the salient features of the smart school, he encouraged parents to make optimum usage of the opportunity to reduce the travel time for the kids while enabling them to avail surplus time to participate in activities. He thanked the stakeholders who have already enrolled their kids at ISEK.
His Excellency, Sri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Kuwait inaugurated the temple of education with the lighting of the lamp of knowledge together with Dr. V. Binumon the Principal and Senior Administrator of ICSK. Mrs. Sandhya Arun headmistress of ISEK cordially introduced the chief guest who was also honored with a memento by Mr. Amer Mohammed Honorary Secretary of the school board.
The event saw an active participation of 1500 youngsters in Qurious 2021 the online quiz contest, conducted by ISEK for school students which was also a virtual quest for the best brains in Kuwait. The results were announced by the Mr. Vinukumar Nair Honorary Vice Chairman to the Board of Trustees. Mast. Jerome Mathew Jason from Indian Learners academy bagged the prize in the first category, Mast Alfred Bernard of Fahaheel Al Watanieh School DPS claimed the top prize in the second category while Mast. Jerrin John of ICSK Senior took over the third category.
The colourful evening showcased musical talents of the talented choir from ICSK Khaitan. The Mohiniyattam performance was a classical-fusion dance performance with the arresting presence of Kathakali. The middle school boys squad of dancers from ICSK Amman presented a spirited and electric performance with their adventurous moves while also highlighting the motto of team work. The primary student dancers also mesmerized the atmosphere with their rocking celebration of life to the latest foot-tapping number “dance Monkey”.
Mr. Rajesh Nair, Principal of ICSK Amman, rendered the vote of thanks with a quote by Swami Vivekananda – “Education is the manifestation of perfection already in Man.” He added that the education system at ICSK incorporates human values and expressed his gratitude all the dignitaries present and to the staff, parents and students who graced the evening. The countries of Kuwait and India were honored with the rendition of their national anthems. The ISEK team thanks his Excellency Sri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Kuwait for lighting a bright guiding path towards the success of this institution.