Lt. Dr Jagdish Gandhi
(10 November 1934 - 22 January 2024)
Founder, City Montessori School
Our Revered Founder’s Last Message to His Alumni
“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” – Paul Brandt.
I have always believed deeply in these words. As educators, our role is not merely to admire distant possibilities or glorify lofty dreams, but to inspire our students to pursue them with courage and conviction — to move beyond imagination and leave their own footprints upon the moon.
My Beloved Children,
City Montessori School (CMS) stands among the most distinguished educational institutions in the country, recognised not only for academic excellence but also for the values it instils in its students. You are living examples of this legacy. Your aspiration to excel in every sphere has brought honour and pride to your alma mater.
Today, as proud CMS alumni, many of you hold responsible positions across diverse institutions and industries, contributing meaningfully to society. Your achievements stand as a testament to the holistic education you received here—an education that sought not only to nurture intellect but also to cultivate character, compassion, and a sense of global responsibility.
Thousands of students currently studying at CMS share the very values that shaped your journey: a commitment to purposeful service and a belief in exploring every opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. It is this shared spirit that unites and binds the CMS family across generations.
You are powerful role models for the younger generation. Through the launch of the CMS Alumni Portal, we hope to strengthen this bond further, creating opportunities for you to connect, guide, and inspire your juniors while remaining closely connected to your alma mater.
We remain committed to sharing updates about student achievements, awards, new initiatives, and the continued growth of our campuses. Equally, we look forward to celebrating your personal and professional milestones, for it is through the journeys of our alumni that the story of our institution continues to unfold.
After all, it is the achievements, values, and contributions of our alumni that truly define the enduring legacy of CMS.
Your alma mater awaits you.