A team of 7 devotee-graduates from the famous Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) will be joining the staff of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and InternationalSchool (Vrindavan) this coming school year! This group of creative andtalented devotees is led by Dr.Lila Purusottoma dasa, presently a professorat IIT Kanpur, who will be joining full time in July as Director of theschool.Thus, for those of you keen for your child to be educated in an environmentdedicated to Krishna Consciousness and academic excellence, you may want toconsider BGIS, which is located right next to the vibrant Krishna BalaramTemple.Dr Lila Purushottama Dasa said, " the school addresses the learning needs ofboth primary and secondary students. The atmosphere is dedicated to bringingout the best in each student in all aspects of life whether it is in theareas of art, music, math, languages, or science. Because that's whatKrishna Consciousness is all about - learning to love and serve Krishnathough actively developing our skills and talents, and preparing ourselvesto live as people of character and competence - as vaisnava gentlemen." hesaid.So along with the opportunity to live as a devotee - each ashram of 18students has a temple room and deities to worship - students attendacademic classes to prepare themselves for future study, work, or service.Over the years, we have enabled our students to perform at their best andcontinue on to universities of their choice--both in India and overseas.Many have stayed close and connected to nearby temples and devotees, andare regular participants in the programs and activities there. A few live intemple ashramas.Last year the top High School student of the Mathura/ Vrindavan Districtwas a student of BGIS. Ramachandra, from Nepal, scored an average of 93% inhis finals. He is presently doing his B.Com in Ireland and working atGovinda's restaurant in Dublin. One of his professors, impressed with hiscommunication and presentation skills, asked where he went to school.Ramachandra replied that he obtained his education from standard I tostandard XII in Gurukula, Vrindavan (BGIS) and that his faith in Krishnahas given him the confidence to speak with ease in public.We are now open for admission for the school year 2010 - 2011 and forms areavailable on-line at www.bgis.org or you can contact us directly atinfo@bgis.org. You are also welcome to contact us at following telephonenumber: +91-9198228551 and +91-450709088
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