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Mrs. Margaret Samuel — Principal
We welcome every child into a caring community where academic rigour meets character formation. At CSI Bain Kodungaiyur, we work with parents to help students grow in wisdom, discipline, and service—true to our motto, Founded on Rock.
Official message text may be expanded by the school administration.
“Whatever you did to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” — Matthew 25:40
CSI Bain Kodungaiyur was the vision of Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. V. Devasagayam, who wished to extend ministry through education to the area of Kodungaiyur, away from the centre of Chennai. The established Bain School Kilpauk supported the venture. Mrs. Lenora James, Principal of Bain School, served as the first Correspondent of this school.
The school opened in June 2004 with 35 students at the KG level and four teachers. We follow the Matriculation syllabus of the Tamil Nadu Government. We offer a liberal Christian education aimed at holistic development, with moral and ethical values. The day begins with morning school prayers according to Christian usage, and Christian students attend compulsory Scripture classes.
| S.No. | Name of the Correspondent | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Lenora James | June 2004 – June 2017 |
| 2 | Mr. Lloyd Benjamin | July 2017 – 2018 |
| 3 | Dr. G. K. Francis | Jan 2019 – Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Mrs. Geetha Solomon | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Mrs.Karen Viswanath | Current |
| S.No. | Name of the Principal | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Kamala Lucas | June 2004 – June 2007 |
| 2 | Mrs. Shanthi | 2007 – 2008 |
| 3 | Mrs. Jeevananthi Prabhakaran | 2008 – 2022 |
| 4 | Mrs. Prisilla Getcibha (Principal in Charge) | 2022 – 2023 |
| 5 | Mrs. Thamayanthi Daniel | 2023 – 2025 |
| 6 | Mr. Keba | 2025 - May 2026 |
| 7 | Mrs. Margaret Samuel | From June 2026 (current) |
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