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One thing i always admired you was the quick reply you always use to send

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One thing i always admired you was the quick reply you always use to send

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Wishing you such super fast journey forward.

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Dear Priya,

Like swagata said, I have never met a DPC like you.. it was a pleasure having a warm, compassionate patient and ever smiling coordinator.. Thank you for being absolutely wonderful during the time that I was pregnant. I will definitely miss having you as my DPC  I can only say that i’m glad you will stilll be teaching IB and hopefully anika will be lucky to have you in junior school! looking forward to physical school , having nani patice from damodar and catching up like old times

lots of love
Nima

Lots of love

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Sweetu, patience, soft spoken, kind, are the first things that come to mind when I think of you.
Wheenever I panicked and reached out to you, you were always calm and composed.
Thank you for always being there for me and for all your support.
All the very best on your journey forward 🤗❤️

Love,
Rekha

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The 'Psycho. Teachers' (as Ritesh often called us :))

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The 'Psycho. Teachers' (as Ritesh often called us :))

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Dearest Priya,
Our journey has been diverse, spanning the emotional and rational, the functional and the philosophical, as we played our roles of mothers and daughters and teachers - to the best of our capacity. I'm grateful that our  connect is deep enough that we understand each others' silences. Attending the choir in Afghan church, as you wonderfully rendered hymns like 'Silent Night' and others, the delicious carrot cake you baked for us in 2013 (hint, hint!!), and our animated discussions regarding grades and grade boundaries are etched in my memory. This is no goodbye, rather an additional hello, as I wish you the best in your new PYP role (which I'm confident you will rock and roll). Cheers to more bean bag bonds 🤗

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So many things come to my mind when I think of you. I have often told you that the qualities you have is so rare and so indescribable because it comes with your own essence. You have created such a safe space for all teachers to bond and develop stron friendships at BIS. Thank you so much for that. You presence brings a kind of comfort which allows me to share all my troubles in school as well as outside with you. I have always run to you with problems and will continue to do so.

Lots of Love
Disha

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One thing that always  came to mind when I think of you is- calm and collected. You were always helpful, warm and considerate- not just with me but everyone you interacted with.

Ever ready to help or give a bit of guidance : )

Thank you for your support and will miss seeing you & your smile in school !

Wishing you all the best in this new chapter and role at Junior School.

Love,
Delnaz

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You were always a friend first, and a co-ordinator second- ever willing to share both, snacks and support in equal measure, and that is what makes you so loved and valued!

You made the task of running a cohort of loony students, and even loonier teachers seem effortless, and that enough is a testament to your resilience and rascalness :).

Thank you for being such a fantastic person to work with and learn from. You hand-held an absolute newbie through the labyrinth of IB jargon, assessments and planning, and for that I will be eternally grateful! The PYP is so very lucky to have you, and I wish you all the very best in your journey forward.

Warmest Wishes,
Rea 🤬

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Dear Priya,
I still fondly remember our first encounter as mums discussing the trials and tribulations of prepping for IB classes at wee hours of the morning and juggling this entire act. Our common love for music, play dates with the girls and chai sessions at your welcoming house  where we waited while Mehli Mehta was going on have really taken our bond beyond just colleagues at school.
I have always admired the grace, open mindedness and warmth you have brought to the coordinator position with your gentle and caring disposition.  Ever ready to help, solution oriented and committed are some of your sterling qualities.  Will also remember your multi faceted personality as the charming compere and my ever willing singing buddy for Christmas carols and more...
I am sure these new vistas will open up new horizons and you will  create even more value .
All the very best and God bless!

Lots of love and hugs,
Gehna
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You were such a part of my (all of our's) DP experience! You made it warm, homely, open, fun, generous, all while maintaining the difficult deals that come with it.  I cannot imagine anyone else managing what you did with so much love, understanding and tenderness.  Disha has big shoes to fill, but also a great mentor to learn from!
DP won't be the same without your guidance, and PYP is in great luck.
I have so many memories with you...and how often I ran to you to complain and rant about things I had no guts to rant and complain about before other people.  You make every space safe.   You were a friend and a guide, and I always felt I could come to you for professional help and personal joy.
Love you Priya! And wishing you everything you hope from this transition.

Love and hugs and kisses,
Smriti

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I have so many wonderful memories of us working together.
Your flexible approach, helpful nature, warmth, caring and always smiling persona will be truly missed! ❤️
As you embark on a new journey and role, I look forward to our continued interactions.❤️
Wishing you good luck and all the very best for this new chapter in your life. ❤️❤️❤️
Lots of Love
Zeeba

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My school cabin was right across from where you sat and through the day we criss-crossed, said our first hellos and avoided bumping into each when things were going all over the place for either of us.
I watched you smile at everyone, I knew that you could put everyone at ease with your gentle voice and I loved the way you wanted to find solutions to every clash - be it space, time-tabling or students and teachers.
So, I will certainly miss you across the office and while you continue to hover around Gilbert, I know you will enjoy your deeper engagement with Junior School. Wishing you the very best of new discoveries and new avenues and may the joy spread - beyond the DP to the youngest ones at BIS.

Love
Anjali

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Chère Priya,
I still remember my first interaction at BIS was with you and we immediately had the French connect. It felt so nice to know that someone had a similar French language journey as me. You were so warm, welcoming, patient and approachable. Not to forget so reassuring when I was clueless about everything around. As you embark upon this new journey, wishing you the very best. Bonne chance :)

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Dear Priya,

Our association is not restricted to BIS. In fact, BIS toh aapru reunion. '2nd' home (pun intended)

I didn't have to work with you to know of your compassion and warmth. Your kindness is infectious and I have seen it first hand on several occasions. We may not have worked together at BIS but I will miss that brief chat with you at your desk in the office...just catching up and wishing each other well and the catch phrase - "ghela na kar."

As you take on a new role, I wish you all the very best! I'm sure this age group will be thrilled (and lucky) to have double the warmth in the PYP and as my Fabi enters BIS, could I have asked for anything nicer?

Lots of love to you ❤ and best wishes! Maybe I will in fact see you more now than I did ;-) with me, always look at the brightest side!

Since you are a huge bollywood fan, I had to dedicate this to you ---

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O Priya O Priya (From "Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye")

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O Priya O Priya (From "Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye")

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Your warmth, goodness and compassion make you the wonderful person you are.  You made my  first year in school so much easier by helping me in several ways.All the very best Priya for everything ahead !
Bharathi

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Dearest Ms Priya,

Rarely would one find a DPC who wears her “Cool as cucumber” hat and the charming smile perennially, while juggling innumerable demanding responsibilities of coordination with such grace, compassion and composure, as you did! And your genuine, easy-going, and fun side adds the right balance of flavor and fizz to the cucumber gin cocktail! :D

The positivity you exude, the warmth and care you showered us with, the empathetic ears you lent to our rants, the thought you put in making each of us feel special.... speak volumes about the considerate heart you have! Remembering our conversations about life and work over our innumerable calls last year and your endearing patience to hear me out and your willingness to help . A big thank you for everything that you did to make my experience in DP worth cherishing. DP at BIS will not be quite the same without your calm, gentle and caring presence.       Best wishes for the journey ahead!  I am certain you will make an indelible impression with your gentle charm and warmth in the PYP as you did in the DP.

Loads of love and zillions of hugs!!!

Swaggy

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My first interaction with you was over e-mail (I was in Ireland then) as you reached out to me extending support for the IB programme. You guided me through this new beginning with your warm smile and readiness to help always!
As you begin a new journey now, I wish you find the same warmth and support to make your adventure as enjoyable as mine!! Best of luck !!!
Manasi : )

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I write to you first as a parent with a child in the DP -you have been the warmest, kindest and most reassuring teacher that a student/parent could ever ask for. I've always seen you as a rare combination of strength and softness-holding firmly the world of the DP with the gentlest hand- not an easy task, I can imagine but you did it with immense confidence and enthusiasm. Sid and his class will always remember you very fondly. As a colleague I have always felt you are sunshine personified! All the best to you as you spread your light into the primary space, lighting up the lives of our little flowers.
Love and light and all things bright!
Much love,
Bindu

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knowing and interacting with you has been a pleasure and something that will continue for long....g time.

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Dearest Priya,
When I first met you at HPY as my group coordinator, little did I know I would have the good fortune to work with you again!
Then and now... You have personified warmth, patient guidance, genuine concern for everyone around and a charming simplicity ! Your unconditional acceptance puts everyone at ease.
We are so going to miss seeing you as much at Gilbert, but it does warm my heart to know that you will be with the little ones and have an opportunity to brighten their day, everyday !
Wishing you all the very best !
Lots of love,
Tarana

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Dear Priya,
Wishing you the very best as you take your warmth, most reassuring smile and your amazing coordination skills into the PYP space now. Lots of love. (( I am going to miss being distracted by the most well manicured nails... ;-) ))
Fizza

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Thank you for all the warmth  you emanate and the patience you exhibit, especially when guiding us through managebac. I still  remember the  time when some of us were stranded in school due to very heavy rain and you instantly and magically provided everyone with dry mattresses,  pillows and blankets without any backwards by design involved. This is one trick that Shawn has yet to match  :)
We will miss you a lot and try to derive some comfort in the fact that DP's loss is PYP's gain, as you will carry all these qualities into that domain. Wishing you all the very best for your new role.
Menon

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Hi Ms Priya,

Thank you for always being so approachable and supporting all our endeavours in CAS. You have always encouraged in whatever we have done.
Thank you for checking on us frequently and keeping that element of human touch of care and concern.
God bless you for your new  journey . Thank you for all that you have done for us.

Lots of love
Divya

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You were my first DP coordinator and I cannot thank you enough for helping me make a smooth entry.  Your patience, support and easy demeanour through some of the early challenges helped set the tone for me.
Wishing you all the best for your next assignment.
Neeraj

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Dearest Priya, I started to write "thank you for this....thank you for that...." and my god, that list was endless! Your approachability is one of the things I am going to miss the most. Whilst I wish you all the very best as you take on this new venture, I also remind myself that I am lucky that I will get to continue working with you. . 

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Dearest Priya, I started to write "thank you for this....thank you for that...." and my god, that list was endless! Your approachability is one of the things I am going to miss the most. Whilst I wish you all the very best as you take on this new venture, I also remind myself that I am lucky that I will get to continue working with you. . 

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Cannot really imagine the DP at BIS without you...your patience, your caring and supportive attitude towards us as colleagues and towards the students....always a go to place when in doubt.... will miss you.
All the best in your new role,
dear Priya!!
love
Anu

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Having shared the same seating zone, it will be ever so difficult to imagine you not being there...we have always  and had wonderful interactions and conversations...be they about Shawn as his math teacher...or for sorting out space issues...or sharing fun experiences about holidays....or sharing the joys and challenges of our ageing parents....
your lovely smile and gentle and sooting voice will be missed by me and all at Gilbert...
Here's wishing you the very best as you step into your new role...and hoping that our interactions will continue ....

Keep smiling, stay your beautiful lovely self and spread love and joy as you always do! ❤️❤️

Love
Priti

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My interaction with Priya  has been minimal, apart from our occasional conversations about my students / her son Shawn 😊. However, whenever I have approached her for any kind of help, be it where to find the time table on the first floor,  or may be “Hi Priya ... do you know where Dr. Vakil is?” or at a  IB and secondary teachers common meeting  where I had missed something and sought clarifications, she had always been willing to help with a smiling face.
In our combined meetings you would be the one to take the initiative to arrange for coffee (best part of the meeting 😉) and I can’t even remember the countless numbers of time I have blessed you for that ❤️❤️❤️. I mean , I am sure that at the end of a heavy working day this coffee is like an energy drink for all of us 😁.
Thank you Priya for these priceless and thoughtful gestures. ❤️
As you embark on a new journey in your career path , I wish you nothing less than the very best. May the Almighty shower you with his choicest blessings !!
Good luck
Samrajni

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Thank you for your kindness, warmth and care always.
Greatly appreciate all your inputs and your advice.
We look forward to seeing you around at Gilbert and hearing your mellifluous voice.
All the very best for this new role. Keep smiling and spreading your joy.

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Priya, You’ve always  been so dependable, supportive, encouraging and caring - going beyond the normal and ensuring that we were doing well beyong work. I remember the time you dropped by ( a full house with german exchange students) and we sat outside on the sofa and chatted. I felt really touched by these visits, frequent enquiries on how I was doing and allowing me the time and space to come back to my responsibities in the DP. I always believe that work is simply a 4 letter word- it's the people who make it a place to cherish and want to get back to each day, That's your USP Priya- as you go along to new yet close terrain I think you will create a wonderful and safe space for your colleagues and light up each day with your smile and kind gestures. I wish you the best...My relationship will continue with you as a perent now- this time my younger one:)

ALL THE VERY BEST

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Thank you for your support, guidance and encouragement during this first year as a teacher.  You have always been there for me whenever I have needed .  It was wonderful working  with  you. Though we have been unable to meet (physically) hopefully , we will be able to meet in school soon (fingers crossed).

Wishing you all the very best  in your new role .

Kim

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All the BEST dear Priya in your new role in Primary school!! No doubt the little ones will love your smile and soft touch!! Hope you will sing melodiously for them as well. Take care. We will miss seeing you at Gilbert.

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All the BEST dear Priya in your new role in Primary school!! No doubt the little ones will love your smile and soft touch!! Hope you will sing melodiously for them as well. Take care. We will miss seeing you at Gilbert.

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Zenia

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Dear Priya
It has been wonderful working with you through these years. We know how stressful DP can be and we have gone through the good times and bad hand in hand over these years. Thank you for being there, for your consolations, for your support but above all being you :) I am sure you will brighten up your new team as well as you did with us.
Wishing you nothing less than the best in your new endeavours ! Be happy and keep smiling always.
Lots of love and best wishes :))

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Hope you keep growing and enjoy your new roles and responsibilities. Thank you for your patience and the smile with which you responded to every problem thrown at you. Will always remember the trip to nashik where we woke you up early morning and dragged you along with us to a fun filled weekend!
Wish you good luck and good health.

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Hi Priya
Thank you very much for your support and guidance in the IB. You always came forward as a warm and caring person. Will always remember your distinctive smile with which you welcomed everyone. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours.

Prakash Jadhav

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Dear Priya, we have only met once when you walked me through the Programme and the PRC. But your zen-like presence and warmth moved me even in that one meeting… Look forward to meeting you in person! All the best for your new role at the PYP. :) Best, Sharija

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Thank you Priya for holding the DP reins, for being patient, caring, kind, compassionate, amicable, resilient., committed... 

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Thank you Priya for holding the DP reins, for being patient, caring, kind, compassionate, amicable, resilient., committed... 

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Coordination is one of the hardest jobs in a school, often compared to walking on water more so under Covid.  Thank you for all your contributions in every sphere of the programme.  Wishing you the very best in your new role!