Mrs. Tina Servaia

Principal Senior School

Mandela famously said Education is a tool which one can use to change the world. More importantly, it is a tool which can be used to change the life of every single child. The right kind of education in the right kind of school can transform a child. The ultimate aim of education, is not to impart static knowledge but to empower a child to be a lifelong learner in order to fulfil, and then exceed, their potential – be it in the classroom, studio, stage or playing field. For too long education has focused only on cognitive growth and capabilities. 21st century education demands a realignment of the goals of education with the requirements for success in the VUCA world. Social, emotional and holistic growth are today widely recognised as being equally important as cognitive development and it is imperative that a school pays equal emphasis to all aspects of a child’s development. An institution thrives only when it has a strong sense of purpose and culture. At CIS we truly believe and live our Mission statement – to provide individualised student-centric education in a joyous and inclusive atmosphere, and to make learning an active and fun-filled process which transforms our students into thought leaders. This ethos is deeply embedded into the fabric of our school and shapes all policies and decisions. With the staunch belief that the greatest and most important part of education takes place beyond the textbook and the classroom, we curate multifarious opportunities for students to engage in real life experiential projects, journeys and activities. This ensures that they emerge from the cocoon of school as future-ready citizens with the essential skills of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and the attributes of adaptability, reflectiveness and resilience. Every child is a changemaker and has the potential to impact eternity. As a school, we take our Vision and Mission forward with the daily motivation that we are shaping our future with every step taken today.

Mrs. Pratima Nayar

Principal Junior School

Mrs. Pratima Nayar has been an educator for the past 27 years, and Principal of the Junior School in Calcutta International School from 2008. An admirable leader and seasoned administrator, Mrs. Nayar is an ardent believer in the holistic development of every pupil beyond the regular template of syllabus, books or school routines. It is her staunch belief that children are born leaders, naturally inquisitive and curious, and they can be moulded into lifelong learners with the capacity to bring about positive change the world so desperately needs. She shares a deep passion for innovation and leadership with a holistic vision that has values like integrity and self-discipline at the core. Self-driven, result oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality performance she is a strategic planner, excellent communicator and a motivating leader. Mrs. Nayar has been associated with some of the most prestigious institutions throughout her life- as an alumnus of La Martiniere for Girls, Loreto College and Calcutta University. She has also trained by the Cambridge University to teach the CIPP Curriculum. Mrs. Pratima Nayar has regularly participated in several CIE Workshops & Conferences, Nationally and Internationally as well as in Educational Conclaves for School Leadership organized by CII, CIE, IIT Delhi and IIT Lucknow. She has also undergone training in Leadership and Management from IIMA Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, Edu Excellence, Nanyang University Singapore. She has also been trained in the Primary Years education pattern. She was part of the delegation of Principals invited by the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological university of Singapore to study some model schools and the education pattern of Singapore. Mrs. Nayar was invited by the Consulate of China to visit and study schools and the education system in Kunming, China. She has been closely involved with the Indian Red Cross Society, Help Age India and the Little Sisters of the Poor, HOPE Foundation, Institute of Cerebral Palsy and has been supporting these organizations through various philanthropic services to these organizations. Mrs. Nayar’s areas of interest include Human Rights, Environment, Art & Culture, promoting football amongst girls and helping children with Special Needs. She has worked closely with the games teachers of her school to introduce football to the girl students of Calcutta International School. The Education fraternity has lauded her expertise and skill, endowing her with several awards over the years including the most recent “Principal of the Year 2022” by Universal Mentors Association in association with Brain Wonders at the 3rd EduLeaders summit in Delhi on 8th July 2022; the IIHM Teachers Day Awards 2021 under the category of Principal Par Excellence on 18th September 2021; the “Principal of the Year 2019” by Brainwonders and Global Gurus Pragyaan Brahma in Delhi to acknowledge and honor the admirable contributions by the Principal in the field of Education; the Silver Zone Foundation Recognition Award for inspiring students to participate in IOEL and IOM 2014- to name just a few, along with countless certificates of recognition for her achievements in the field of education. Mrs Nayar continues to be a bedrock of support and guidance for all at Calcutta International School, as she nurtures students and teachers with her leadership and care.