Message from our Dean

Our inimitable Dean, Dr. Santhamma Gopalkrishna has shaped our distinguished network of CBSE, ICSE, and international schools in India and abroad.

Beginning her journey as the Principal of NPS Rajajinagar, our first and the oldest NPS school, Dr. Santhamma Gopalkrishna played a pivotal role in laying the strong foundation for academic excellence and holistic development of children. Her leadership has been instrumental in establishing all our brands of schools and developing them to be the leading schools in Indiaand overseas.  

 Under her guidance, we have risen to be listed among the top CBSE schools in not just in Bengaluru but also in Mysuru and Chennai, while also earning a place among the best ICSE schools and international schools in India.

Here are the enlightening words of our Dean, Dr. Santhamma Gopalkrishna:

“Education has a multifaceted function. The transformation from childhood to adulthood is an important one. Education plays a major role to play in this process.

In Swami Vivekananda’s words, “Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs riot there, undigested all your life. We want that education, by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, intellect is expanded and by which we can stand on one’s own feet.”

In addition to acquisition of knowledge, education should aim at physical, mental and spiritual development. There should be opportunity for character formation and personality development.

The training one gets from schools and colleges should include academic excellence – professional, scientific and technological – attainment of life skills and vocational efficiency. The training should also help to manifest innate potentialities making use of opportunities and staying alert.

Progress of a country depends on its education system. In this era of globalisation it is necessary to understand economic, social and political aspects of all the countries. Practicing brotherhood, love and compassion between different communities, races and nations is of utmost importance. The emphasis on developing patriotism and pride in one’s culture is indispensable.

Daniel Webster put it rightly “Knowledge does not comprise all which is contained in the large term of education. The feelings are to be disciplined, the passions are to be restrained; true and worthy motives are to be inspired, a profound religious feeling is to be instilled and pure morality inculcated under all circumstances. All this is comprised in education.”

Education in its true sense leads to health and fitness, happy relationships, meaningful work and personal fulfilment.

We at NPS try to promote an atmosphere where education is a blend of progressive ideas from the best in the Indian setting and culture. Students are given personal care and support so that they take the right place in the Global society.”

Best wishes,

Dr. Santhamma Gopalkrishna
Dean, NPS Group of Institutions, NAFL and TISB