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KIT Thomas Oration 2018
The KIT Thomas Oration is an annual event held to commemorate the memory of the founder Mr. K. I. Thomas. An eminent speaker is invited to address the senior students, the faculty, parents, distinguished guest and Alumni of the Lawrence School Lovedale and Sishya on different issues, mainly pertaining to education.
This is in every sense a Sishya ‘Special’. Each year, Sishya invites distinguished speakers from different walks of life who have made a mark in their chosen fields to deliver an address. The gesture underpins and applauds KIT Thomas’ vision – the ideal of encouraging Sishya students to develop a probing mind and to pursue excellence in any area they are passionate about. The lecture succeeds in provoking curiosity and widening the students’ understanding that there are a myriad ways of charting one’s future. The KIT Thomas Memorial Oration, which is open to the public, has seen notable and eminent speakers. Among them are Rear Admiral K.R. Menon, MSSRF Chairman M.S. Swaminathan, former BBC Bureau Chief Mark Tully, Author and Diplomat Shashi Tharoor, the spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, to name a few.
This year, the oration was held on the 10th of August. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Deputy Director General (Programmes), World Health Organisation, was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The hall was packed to capacity and the topic ‘Ebola and Nipah – Birds of a feather’ was of great interest to all.
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Annual KIT Thomas Oration Archives
KIT Thomas Oration 2025
Apr07
On April 7th, 2025, the school had the privilege of hosting Mr. N. Ram, Chairman, Kasturi and Sons and one of India’s most respected journalists, as the guest orator.
KIT Thomas Oration 2024
Apr09
This year, the oration was held on the 9th of April 2024. Mr. Prabhu Chawla, Editorial Director - the New Indian Express, was the orator.
KIT Thomas Oration 2023
Apr12
This year, the oration was held on the 12th of April. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Finance Minister of Tamilnadu, was the orator for the evening.
KIT Thomas Oration 2022
Apr07
On April 7, 2022, the 23rd Annual KIT Thomas Memorial Oration was delivered by renowned singer, author, and activist Shri. T M Krishna.
KIT Thomas Oration 2019
Apr08
This year, the oration was held on the 8th of April 2019. Sri. Madhukarnath Ji, popularly known as Sri. M - Himalayan Mystic and Yogi, was the Chief Guest for the occasion.
KIT Thomas Oration 2017
Jun22
Mr. S. Gurumurthy, political commentator and economist was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The hall was packed to capacity and the topic 'Economic Model Suited to India' was of great interest to all.
KIT Thomas Oration 2015
Jun17
The oration was held on the 17th of June 2015. Mr. Yogendra Yadav, sociologist and popular psephologist, was the Chief Guest on this occasion. The topic of his speech ‘Rethinking Revolution’ was of great interest to all.
KIT Thomas Oration 2014
Jul25
Mr. Vijay Amritraj, legendary tennis player turned commentator, was the Chief Guest at this oration held on the 25th of July. The topic ‘Does Education get in the way of a Professional Sportsman’ was of great interest...
KIT Thomas Oration 2013
Jun12
This year Mrs. Brinda Somaya, Architect and Urban Conservationist, was the Chief Guest at the KIT Thomas Oration. The topic ‘Weaving Architecture - Conserving the Old, Building the New’ was of great interest to all.
KIT Thomas Oration 2012
Apr05
This years Oration was held on the 5th of April. Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation was the Chief Guest. The topic “Education – Expanding Horizons” was of great interest to ...
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