Sishya
New No. 2, PADMANABHA NAGAR,
ADYAR, CHENNAI – 600 020
The KIT Thomas Oration is an annual event dedicated to honoring the memory of the school’s founder, Mr.K.I.Thomas. This special occasion invites distinguished speakers to address a diverse audience, including senior students, faculty, parents, esteemed guests, and alumni of the Lawrence School Lovedale and Sishya. This event is a unique tradition at Sishya, and each year, it welcomes accomplished individuals from different fields who have achieved excellence in their respective domains to deliver inspiring speeches. This tradition aligns perfectly with Mr. KIT Thomas’ vision, which emphasizes nurturing Sishya students’ inquisitive minds and encouraging them to excel in their areas of passion. These lectures effectively stimulate curiosity among students and broaden their understanding of the diverse paths they can take to shape their futures.
This year, the oration was held on the 12th of April. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Finance Minister of Tamilnadu, was the orator for the evening. The hall was packed to capacity to listen to Mr.Thiagarajan’s Speech. The evening was filled with a delightful discussion on the financial aspects of education, emphasizing that simply having funding does not guarantee educational improvement. Mr. Thiagarajan highlighted Tamil Nadu’s progressive policies dating back to 1921, attributing the state’s economic and social progress to inclusive education policies. Additionally, he emphasized the positive impact of education on overcoming traditional inequalities and highlighted the significant correlation between female high school graduation rates and per capita GDP, while also mentioning the substantial budget allocation for education in Tamilnadu. He also highlighted the importance of educating girls and its future benefits. The speech was captivating and of great interest to all.
This year, the oration was held on the 12th of April. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Finance Minister of Tamilnadu, was the guest auditor for the occasion. The hall was packed to capacity to listen to Mr.Thiagarajan’s Speech.
This year, the oration was held on the 9th of April 2024. Mr. Prabhu Chawla, Editorial Director - the New Indian Express, was the orator.
This year, the oration was held on the 8th of April 2019. Sri. Madhukarnath Ji, popularly known as Sri. M - Himalayan Mystic and Yogi, was the Chief Guest for the occasion.
This year, the oration was held on the 10th of August. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Deputy Director General (Programmes), World Health Organisation, was the Chief Guest for the occasion.
Mr. S. Gurumurthy, political commentator and economist was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The hall was packed to capacity and the topic 'Economic Model Suited to India' was of great interest to all.
The oration was held on the 17th of June 2015. Mr. Yogendra Yadav, sociologist and popular psephologist, was the Chief Guest on this occasion. The topic of his speech ‘Rethinking Revolution’ was of great interest to all.
Mr. Vijay Amritraj, legendary tennis player turned commentator, was the Chief Guest at this oration held on the 25th of July. The topic ‘Does Education get in the way of a Professional Sportsman’ was of great interest...
This year Mrs. Brinda Somaya, Architect and Urban Conservationist, was the Chief Guest at the KIT Thomas Oration. The topic ‘Weaving Architecture - Conserving the Old, Building the New’ was of great interest to all.
This years Oration was held on the 5th of April. Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation was the Chief Guest. The topic “Education – Expanding Horizons” was of great interest to ...