Academic year 2003-04 has
proved to be a historic year as the school has
received accreditation from CITA & SACS. Adding to
the list, SGVP International School will soon be a
distinct school to be affiliated to the Council
for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE).
In this regard, on 19th February, Mr.
Francis Fanthome, C.E.O (ICSE) visited and
reviewed the standards of SGVP.
The uniqueness and the
spiritual ambience of SGVP prompted Mr. Fanthome
to pay a visit personally instead of sending his
delegates from ICSE as the normal custom. Mr.
Fanthome observed the functioning of the school
very zealously. He was overwhelmed to see the
gigantic structures, facilities, high standards
and quality services. He was moved by, being
lionized by the saints, Dr Ravi Bhai and the
Principal. In his address to the assembly, he
urged the students to keep pursuing their goals
with paramount efforts and to learn something from
each and every little thing. He encouraged them to
serve the society like a candle to light up the
lives of others. His speech lifted the spirit of
educators high when he mentioned that he entered
the field of education as a primary teacher. He
said that the aim of ICSE is to develop
individuals who can provide ‘high quality
delivery’ to the society. He mentioned the names
of cricketers, atheletes and other sports persons
who had one thing in common that they all were
from ICSE schools. He appreciated various elements
of the Assembly, the values and the spiritualism
practiced in the school. A variety of projects and
working models displayed in the exhibition
fascinated him. It’s a matter of great pride for
SGVP that inspite of his busy schedule, he took
time specially to come back in the evening to gain
the blessings of reverent saints. In a nutshell,
ICSE board appreciated and acknowledged the high
standards of SGVP.
