® The British International School Chennai Leading to Edexcel International Examinations - International GCSE, AS and A Levels PEGASUS 2014 T B I S C Celebrating 10 years of Educational Excellence 2/628, Sultan Ahmed Street, Off: East Coast Raod, Neelangarai, Chennai - 600 115. Tel: 044-64509148, 93810 46192 Email: [email protected] Website: www.britishschool.co.in Heartiest Congratulations to The British International School, Chennai on completion of a decade and Best wishes for many more decades of excellence in education! Best Wishes, Pearson Edexcel - India Office THE FACULTY OF TBISC ® The British International School, Chennai ® PRINCIPAL’s MESSAGE Dear Reader, t is with great pleasure that we, at the British International School, Chennai (TBISC), unveil Ithis year’s magazine, ‘Pegasus’. TBISC was founded in the year 2005 and was the dream and vision of the late Mr. Palaniappan Ramasamy. It is with his blessings that we have grown from strength to strength. TBISC has completed 10 journey. I am proud to share with you that our I am happy to say that TBISC’s students are multi- years and it has been an interesting and fulfilling students have till date obtained 86 ‘A’ & ‘A*’ lingual, multi cultural and very enthusiastic grades in INTERNATIONAL GCSE and 215 ‘A’ & about extracurricular, co-curricular and co- ‘A*’ grades in GCE in the examinations held by scholastic activities. Our students have also Edexcel International. Our academic excellence is a testimony to the hard work put in by our courses such as YLE, KET, PET and FCE. Further, students, dedicated teachers and supportive onbeen parents’ consistently demands, excelling we in have(ESOL) decided certificate to parents. Each student is unique and it is a pleasure to wishing to learn English as a Foreign Language. introduce a certified course in English for parents witness the transformation and growth of our We have also instituted a rolling trophy to the children into keen, inquisitive and intelligent best sporting team, in memory of the founder, youngsters. Kiseki Hirakawa and Veena Suresh late Mr. Palaniappan Ramasamy, who was a keen are two of our prize students who are completing and enthusiastic sportsman. We have also started their ‘A’ level this year and we are very proud to a band called Purple Waves to give our students have them with us. a platform to exhibit and express their musical talents and creativity. In keeping with the changing trends of students wishing to study different subjects other than the The students of TBISC had been to North India regular mainstream subjects, we have analysed the for the annual excursion. A special mention demands and have decided to offer students new and thanks to Mr. John Prabakar for making subjects and choices.We have also noticed that this possible. To say that we had a joyous and parents, of late, have become highly supportive memorable time would be an understatement. of their children’s choices regarding their future The splendor of the Taj Mahal is something that studies, career and choice of universities, based I am sure will linger on in the memories of the on which they choose the right kind of institution students for ever. to ensure that their children have an easy entry to Hope you enjoy this year’s magazine and we foreign universities. To meet such demands, from thank you for your encouragement and support. time to time, we have introduced subjects such as Best regards, Psychology, General Studies, Law and Computing Mrs. Rama Ramasamy at ‘A’ level. We have also introduced BTEC in Principal Sports and Performing Arts (Dance). PEGASUS-2014 1 ® The British International School, Chennai ® ABOUT THE FOUNDER he British International School, Chennai was founded by Mr. Palaniappan TRamasamy, a brilliant and multi faceted personality. Mr. Palaniappan Ramasamy, MA, BL, CAIIB, after graduating from St.Joseph’s College, Trichy, did his Masters at the Presidency College, Chennai, and received a Gold Medal in Economics. He also studied law in Bangalore. His career began in the banking sector and later he worked with a leading Media house in Tamil LATE Mr. P.L. RAMASAMY Nadu. Thereafter he was also involved in a variety of businesses including magazine publication. The very fact that the students from TBISC have However, the academician in him kept him scored such excellent marks/grades in all the engaged simultaneously as a Visiting Faculty Edexcel Board examinations right from 2005 till and a Member of the Governing Body of Loyola date and are continuing to do so is in itself the Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) of greatest tribute to the genius, the foresight, vision the renowned Loyola College, Chennai. He taught and the perseverance of Mr. Ramasamy. Business Strategy to MBA students. He was loved by, and a favourite amongst, the His vision was to launch a unique educational students and staff. He was affectionate and institution, to provide authentic International broadminded with a keen appreciation for each Education in India and established “THE BRITISH student’s individuality. His principle in life was INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, CHENNAI”, to impart that each child was precious with exceptional the Edexcel syllabus. capabilities which should be encouraged and TBISC started in the LIBA building within the developed. A legion of his friends, colleagues, famed Loyola College campus and shifted to employees and relatives have immensely its existing premises in Neelangarai, off ECR in a short span of time, TBISC has grown from benevolence and large-heartedness.TBISC is a strength to strength, offering the British National testimonybenefitted tofrom his imagination,his intelligence, drive, enthusiasmguidance, and perfect execution. and student’s capabilities) up to Year 8 and IGCSE andCurriculum GCE (AS (modified& A level) ofto Edexcel suit the Board Indian (formerly culture London Examinations). His vision was to develop this institution on par with Grammar Schools in UK. 2 PEGASUS-2014 ® The British International School, Chennai ® 10 YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE! ABOUT THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL he British International School, Chennai (“TBISC”) was founded in the year 2005 their own learning, by asking questions and Twith the aim of providing an international • Encourage children to take responsibility for standard of education, from Reception to `A` and assessment. level, following the British curriculum. finding answers, setting goals and self testing TBISC is an Independent International responsibility among students. Educational Centre recognized by the Board • Develop a sense of personal and social of London Examinations, United Kingdom as a mutual respect and practice of moral and Registered Participating Institution Centre with • spiritualHelp students values. gain a sense of appreciation, Edexcel International London Examinations for TBISC offers classes starting from Play School to IGCSE and GCE (‘AS’ and ‘A’ level) examinations. ‘A’ level. To meet the aspirations of the students, TBISC has received accreditation from Edexcel TBISC has been introducing new subjects International, London Examinations for higher from time to time. Recently TBISC introduced Psychology, General Studies, Further Pure and ‘A’ level) and as a Registered Participating Mathematics and Law as additional subjects. Centre,secondary TBISC’s qualification centre no. of is IGCSE 93168. and GCE (‘AS’ Today, TBISC offers English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, In keeping with this, learning is investigative and Computing, Economics, Business Studies, creative,TBISC’s motto giving is ‘Motivatorschildren every first. Educatorsopportunity next.’ to Psychology, BTEC Level 2 Sports and BTEC Level develop academically, physically and artistically 3 Performing Arts (Dance) for IGCSE students. with a sense of respect and strong set of values. ‘AS’ and ‘A’ level students. They have the option TBISC has well experienced teachers with a to choose from the following subjects: English student-teacher ratio of 7: 1, who are up to date Language and Literature, Mathematics (Core with current thinking and practice. maths for ‘AS’ and ‘A’ level; Further Pure Maths TBISC’s mission is to: for ‘AS’ LEVEL), Statistics, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Law, General Studies, Accounting, Economics, Business • Provide international education in Chennai. Studies, Computing, BTEC Level 3 Sports and exploration among students in all areas of the BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts (Dance). • curriculum.Develop and encourage creativity and • Encourage student excellence. PEGASUS-2014 3 ® The British International School, Chennai ® BTEC: workshops, seminars and guest lectures and Today’s students are versatile with diverse is ideal for students who have already chosen interests ranging from Computing, Psychology their career. A differentiator for BTEC includes and Law to Performing Arts and Sports. In keeping continuous assessment, which is based on with the changing interests of students, TBISC has a combination of examination, practicals, also evolved and introduced BTEC in Performing Arts (Dance) and Sports – Level 2 and Level 3. international and external assessments. BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) Externalassignments, assessment field work, would experiments be directly and administered by Edexcel, London. BTEC Level administered by Edexcel. BTEC provides a is a vocational qualification exclusively practical approach to studying, applying learning and as accepted as an entry requirement