I write my message at this time of the pandemic, which, to say the least, is not at all favorable to anyone us. Yet the time and tide can always be counted on to make best use of every circumstance, and opportunity to unravel the vitalities of life.

I would like to begin with cherished memories of our founder Principal Late Mr. P.K.Benjamin, who was an epitome of humility and sacrifice. Without his efforts no one could have envisioned the existence of Mount Sinai Schools.

The school has been running successfully for the last 25 years, culminating excellent output in the lives of students and teachers alike. It is one of the greatest privileges to be Manager of the school. I can assure you that there is no institution in the subcontinent which even remotely resembles Mount Sinai school in terms of ethos, objectives and unflagging efforts.

As a child and scholar I was taught that teachers are greater than parents. Parents definitely give birth to a child whereas teachers teach to mould the child’s personality that eventually leads to a bright future. Apart from academics, teachers stand by sat every step to guide, motivate and inspire us to become better people. Every Sinaite acknowledges that a teacher is the light of the world, the beacon in the darkness and the hope that gives us strength to survive.

The school is also deeply indebted to the first president of Mount Sinai Society, Late Mrs. Jaiwant Das, who was my father and an ardent freedom fighter. He was put behind bars on several occasions for the sake of the Independence of this great nation. I am proud of him. I am proud to be his daughter. The success that our school has booked is primarily due to the commitment that has cascaded over the years to make our students committed the good of humanity and the world around us. This knowledge does not come from just learning books.

Mount Sinai School instills in pupils commitment, democracy, and the value of equality, justice, freedom, concern for the well-being of others, secularism, respect for human dignity, and a knowledge of not only their rights but also their duties. Today we need teachers and staff who can promote these values by being examples of such model behaviour. I am proud to write that we do have staff who can and are trying their level best to achieve these goals.

I conclude my message by quoting, John F. Kennedy’s words “ As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”

Jai Hind..!
Mrs. S. Benjamin