“GREAT MEN ARE NOT BORN GREAT, BUT GROW GREAT”
Mr. M.D. Alphonse, the FOUNDER of GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, was a man of deeds. His life is an exemplar of the school’s motto “Acquire, Aspire and Achieve”. This humane soul was born on 17th April 1954. He was humble, straight forward and hardworking. He started his life at a grass root ground as an Electrician. As he always looked for the stars, with his sheer hard work, started his business that sowed the seeds of success.
Good Shepherd Nursery & Primary is a huge success story. He did not rest on his oars and The Good shepherd International School [CBSE] gave birth to Fountain Heights Secondary School that is another success story to be cherished. He never got tired of working and participated actively in running both schools. Until his death, he was at his service in the school every single day.
Great men say that a strong woman compliments a sturdy man and makes a diamond out of him. Mrs. A. Mary Lathies, the chairperson of the ALPHONSE MEMORIAL TRUST, the ideal partner to Mr.Alphonse has been through the thick and thin with him. They started a textile business in the year 1989 in this Pudupattinam village. She is not only a companion but also a partner in all her husband’s endeavors and entrepreneurial ventures. Motivated and encouraged by her husband, she is the financial minister of their business venture who then on has held on the reins of the institution with great ability.
The cherished and made for each other couple, Mrs. and Mr. Alphonse are blessed with two daughters Mrs. A. Jesline Rose B.E., , M.B.A in Education Management ,B.Ed. , M.Sc. (Psychology) , General Secretary of Good Shepherd International School and Mrs. A. Jenifer B.E., , B.Ed. , M.Ed. Correspondent of Good Shepherd International School.
When one’s wishes are earnest and genuine with honest and fair means, one is bound to succeed at all levels. The Good Shepherd International School is a dream of ours (Jesline Rose and Jenifer) through which we yearn to serve by providing good and standardized education in our Town.
We, born to great parents that have instilled high moral ethos and virtues in us, want to add values to our life as a human being. So, we chose the noble field of Education to serve ourselves and the society. Our Parents are the backbone of the school, as the pole star guiding and supporting for the enrichment and development of “Good Shepherd International School”.
We promise ourselves to nurture the leaders of tomorrow, who will succeed in whatever they put their hands to, anywhere in the world, and yet retain a distinctive ethos and essence of India. Good Shepherd International lays the foundation of the holistic development of the students making them not only a successful individual but also an asset to the future society. We visualize that the institution is going to be a unique institution with respect to cleanliness, personal and parental care, conducive learning atmosphere and serene environment, relaxed, stress-free play-way method of teaching, world-class academic and infrastructural facilities, curriculum aiming at spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional development of the children, etc.
The Institution follows the path laid by the Founder, who was an able administrator, strict and meticulous in carrying out the tasks undertaken. He was a perfectionist and expected perfection along a professional touch in all the tasks carried out by his employees. He slept hardly for six hours a day and his sincere and untiring hard work has led him to this present position. He always focused on culture, ethics and life-values of the students and the staff. He insisted on cleanliness, discipline, hard work and quality education. According to him, there is no such thing as half-executed measures and compromise when it comes to quality. By the virtue of his patience and perseverance, he has earned the goodwill of the public and thus, Good Shepherd International School are flourishing admirably.
The ultimate aspiration of the Founder and Chairperson is the development of School, Students, Parents, Staffs and neighbours , for which they have always prayed to god. This noble thought brings victory to their life.