Testimonials - Bhavya Vyas

I cannot find the perfect words to begin describing our Kiran Sir. In the past 16 years of my school life, I’ve seen him, observed him and learnt a great deal from him. A brilliant orator, a charismatic leader and one of the most innovative and intellectual personalities I have had the goon fortune of meeting. He has been a most versatile individual, knowledgeable about almost everything, be it the most happening developments in the world or the most destructive calamity, natural or man-made. His speeches in the morning assembly at school invigorated students and teachers alike. His jokes woke up those still sleepy from all-nighters. He has always been highly respected in the school community, in the whole TGES family. And yet, we students did not dare do anything we shouldn’t while he was present in school.
I still remember how he would be the first to set up huge helping programs in the face of a calamity. His speeches would be touching, they used to move us all, encourage us to take part wherever required for the social cause. We students were motivated to be actively involved in times of need by seeing his participation in the same. The Gujarat earthquakes, the Godhra riots, the Mumbai floods, the numerous bomb blasts, the list goes on and on. The school would set up collection centers for funds and various necessary items for distribution. Our whole system would be on the move over a long period of time till the situation was dealt with, and Kiran Sir would personally be there to ensure that at all times.
One of the most notable traits I recall from his morning speeches is this – he always had an interesting topic to talk about. If there had been an important piece of newscast the day before, he would be updated not only with the facts and figures but would also have his own novel ideas to add. On the other hand, he always had a back-up of immensely creative thoughts and actions in mind which he would put up for discussion and debate. I do not remember a single speech when he would be just speaking of this and that, there would always be a specific target or objective for his speech.
His administrative skills are enviable. He has a strong hold over all his schools, and yet one which is flexible and adaptable to the situations. He has zero tolerance for things which are out of place and yet accommodates any action taken when the time calls for them, whatever they might be. And the success of all his ventures in a surprisingly short amount of time is an example of this. As a student, I can testify to the fact that today, his schools are considered the topmost by students and parents alike.
His unfailing presence at all school functions was astonishing, considering his active business and social life, and yet he would be one of the first on the courtyard the next morning. In fact, there was a popular joke among the students some time ago that one of the most efficient machines ever to be constructed was Mr. Kiran Patel.
This is our Kiran Sir. A highly respected administrator, an innovative thinker and a motivating force to all his students. A person to look up to and learn from. On behalf of the student community, I wish him all the best for all tasks and challenges facing him now and in the future.

-Bhavya Vyas