Udyogamandal School - List of Principals

List of Principals

• Dr. K N P Nair (1969 to 1973)

Mr. Nair, came from the Blue Mountain School, Ootacamund in January 1969 to lay the foundation for a permanent and popular edifice of Kerala in the field of education, the Udyogamandal School. The new building was completed and High school section was shifted there, which had all the requisite for a standard school. He completed the herculean task of getting the recognition from the ISC Board and affiliation to ISC Examination in September 1971. After inspection by A.E.T Barrow, Secretary of ISC council and MP the school was granted the facility of an examination center. Mrs. S.C Fernandez from Don Hill School, Darjeeling was brought to reorganize the Junior School. Housewise sports activities were organised. Various Societies like Debating Society were organised.

• Dr. A S N Sinha (1974 to 1980)

Dr. Sinha joined School as Vice Principal in 1971 when the senior teacher Mr. Baljit Singh Mallik left. Became Principal on 20-1-1973. He was responsible for the partial completion of the first floor to accommodate junior school in the new building. The first batch of ISC (11yr) appeared for the Exam under his Vice Principalship. Student council system and Prefect system were introduced to develop leadership qualities in students. Merit awards were introduced to teachers.

• Dr. Gilbert Bose (1980 to 1982)

Mr. Bose Believed in 'quality and not quantity'. He found appropriate opportunities for students to learn from live experiences. Sports and games, swimming, Electronics, and Philately were encouraged under his personal attention. He added various equipments to the school to improve the facilities of the school.

• Dr. C J Joseph (1983 to 2000)

He joined the school in 1983. He is a PhD in 'Minor Black novelists'. Responsible for introducing the +2 system with science stream. Instrumental in remodelling the school with lawns, park, basketball courts etc. The Assembly hall and Computer Room were valuable assets. Glass boards were put in most of the classes. Teaching aids like T.V, V.C.R., etc. were added. School now boasts of a full-fledged orchestra and separate band troupes for boys and girls. Debating club, Public Speaking Club, Quiz club, Interact club, Science club and Mathematics club were started during his tenure due to his efforts. Teacher's orientation day was introduced to lay down activities in the beginning of the school year. Erewon Thinking programme to enrich the teaching of English was introduced in the middle section. Most Representative Student award and Kalathilakam award based on certain accepted norms were instituted in his time. 10+2 students as a part of their SUPW organised very successfully an inter-school meet 'Indradhanush' which has gone on to become an annual event that continued for years. His tenure at the helm of the school is considered by many as the Golden Era in the history of the school as he was responsible for many of the radical reforms including reducing teaching staff interference in cultural activities.

• Mr. Clarence Pandey (2000 to 2002)

Mr. Clarence Pandey hails from Uttar Pradesh and was formerly the principal of the most prestigious De Nobili School in Chandrapura, Bihar. From the year 1976, he worked in different capacities as teacher, Vice Principal and Principal in the same institution. At the time of his leaving the institution to join Udyogamandal school, he was holding the post of Principal for two schools in the same campus - both the state board and ISC schools sponsored by Damodar Valley Corporation.

• Mr. Gopinathan Nair (2002 to 2009)

Mr. Gopinathan Nair was formerly the headmaster of the FACT High School. He was noted for his teaching capabilities and led FACT High School to great heights during his tenure. After his retirement from service, he was offered the post of Principal in Udyogamandal School when the Muslim Educational Society (MES) took over the management of the school.

• Mr Babu Varghese(2009–present)

Mr. Babu Varghese was a geography teacher in the school when he was chosen for the job following Mr. Gopinathan Nair stepping down. He is a member of the All-India ICSE schools Union and served as the vice-principal of the school during the tenure of Mr. Gopinathan Nair.