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We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. To recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight series for our...

We were fortunate enough recently to have been able to catch up with Mrs McTaggart, Head of Secondary in the 1960s, who took a trip down memory lane with us, first sharing her story of how our secondary school first came about:   ‘After returning to Kuala Lumpur...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight series for our teacher Alumni – just a small gesture to recognise and thank...

We have had many fantastic teachers at GIS since the school opened in 1951, all of them having played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight series for our teacher...

Blogging is a cathartic process, with many people writing blogs as a way of reflecting, reminiscing and sharing. Harriet Stack (Class of 1978) is no exception. Here are some of her musings which take us right back to 1975 when she joined GIS:   Garden School Reunion...

As part of our 70th Anniversary celebrations, Alumna Moyra Mesbah (Class of 1976) took some time to reminisce and share some of her experiences as part of the GIS community.   Moyra, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I was the daughter of an oil engineer and...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight...

Farewell to Ms Selina Mangin, Maths Teacher at GIS Since 2008! We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their...

‘My life After GIS’ by Alumna Nina Pattabhiraman!   We were fortunate to have caught up with Alumna Nina Kriti Pattabhiraman (Class of 2013). Having graduated from the University of Leicester in 2018, Nina is currently working as an Emergency Medicine Trainee in...

Alumna Melisa Hamidon (Class of 2005) is a medic who specialises in Neurology. Having graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Melisa is currently based in Brisbane, Australia with her husband Alan, a respiratory physician, and their son Finn. We caught up...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight...

We have had many Parent Alumni since the school opened in 1951, and many of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we are introducing a new spotlight series for our parent alumni...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we have introduced a spotlight...

We have had many amazing teachers who have inspired GIS students since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we are introducing a new...

We have had many Parent Alumni since the school opened in 1951, many of whom have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we are introducing a new spotlight series for our parent alumni –...

Our Class of 2020 has recently graduated, having delivered a record breaking set of A Level results. Yet this was just the ‘icing on the cake’ of a memorable journey at GIS, with many of the students having joined us from EYC! The students will now be preparing to...

The featured Teacher Alumni of the month is none other than Lesley Cook (Mrs Cook to her students!) who taught at GIS between 2007 and 2011. Read on to find out more about her take on GIS and beyond.   Lesley, what was your role at GIS? I taught History, but my...

We have had many Parent Alumni since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we are introducing a new spotlight series for our parent alumni...

Alumna Lorraine Hahn (Class of 1979) Current profession: Former CNN and CNBC Anchor / Freelance Media Consultant University attended: Business & English Literature from The University of British Columbia Country of residence: Hong Kong   Lorraine Hahn most...

We have had many Parent Alumni since the school opened in 1951, and all of them have played an important role in our school’s development. In order to help recognise their special contributions to our school, we are introducing a new spotlight series for our parent alumni...

Alumni Reflections: A Walk Down Memory Lane! When I wrote the Principal’s Address in the very first GIS Yearbook in 1988, I spoke of my delight that the Yearbook had become a reality and I expressed the hope that one day, an Old Students Association would be set up. In...

Paramedic in Making! Alumnus Rohan Gwynn (Class of 2015) is in Paris completing a year-long volunteering mission with the French Red Cross to gain new experiences, teach First Aid and hopefully become a first responder. Rohan shared with us more about this exciting...

Mrs Carole Ghazali is one of GIS’ most well-known and best loved teachers. Mrs Ghazali worked with GIS for twenty three years, beginning in 1970! We were lucky enough to have Mrs Ghazali share some of her experiences of GIS in the ‘early days’ as well as some of her...

We are delighted to feature another successful Alumnus in sports, Elliot Tabraham-Dowers, from the GIS class of 2012. Tell us about your job! In January 2018, I started a new job in Germany with Race Result AG, one of the leading producers of sports timing hardware and...

Recently, the Alumni Relations Office had an opportunity to get in touch with an inspiring Alumnus Mr. Sri V Srinivasan from Class of 1979. Having held several top management positions in the Asia Pacific over a career spanning 28 years, Sri has retired from active employment in...

Current profession: General Practitioner - Medicine University attended: International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia and Manchester University, UK Country and city of residence: Chorley, United Kingdom Profile: I joined Garden International School when I...

I am Jim Donaldson and had the pleasure of teaching at GIS for 13 wonderful years! I am now enjoying living back in North London, although I frequently return to visit my home in KL. I joined the Science Faculty in the summer of 2004, having previously worked in the UK for 23...

A student of Applied Mathematics and Economics at Harvard University It is always great to hear how our Alumni are getting on as they progress through life, moving on to bigger and better things. Many of our students at GIS go on to study at some of the world's best...

Teacher Appreciation Day, sometimes also referred to as Teachers' Day or National Teacher Day, is annually occasion to honor and appreciate teachers and recognize their lasting contributions to education, society and the lives of their students. GIS Alumni Community would like...

Alumna Emma Maxwell,  Class of 2009, completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. At the moment Emma is working as a Stage Crew member at Norwich’s Theatre Royal, Technician at Norwich Playhouse and freelance Deputy...

We, at the GIS Alumni Office, always look forward to receiving updates from our alumni. It’s a moment of joy when we hear back from our former students and here goes one which we would like to share with the rest. We’re always happy to hear that our  alumni are doing...

  1. Profile I completed an undergraduate in Biochemistry from the University Of Bath which included a year researching rare diseases in Oxford University. I was offered to do my PHD with Oxford after I graduated however, I felt that getting a PHD wasn’t the path...

Shaz Elyza Mohd Khamil, Shaz Elanie Mohd Khamil and Shaz Lydia Mohd Khamil are young, brainy and creative sisters who share one dream, to bring fun and happiness to children and parents. So, when the eldest sister, Lydia, 29, a lawyer by profession, thought about opening a...

The featured alumni of the month selected this round is none other than Ms. Leonora Anne Peers, who is also affectionately known as Noni to her friends and Ms Peers and later Mrs. G to her students. Noni was one of the teachers that witnessed many of the changes in GIS, one of...

1) Full Name: Ruizhe Yan 2) Current Location (Country): United Kingdom 3) Graduation class year: 2009 (Year 13) 4) What comes to your mind as soon as you hear of GIS? The immediate thought of “My old school!” and “nostalgia” would be the best one word to...

To celebrate the New Year in style, we have chosen to speak to our alumni, Herukh Jethwani, the owner of the award-winning restaurant, Fierce Curry House. Fierce Curry House has recently been awarded the Best Indian Restaurant in Malaysia by Time Out Kuala Lumpur! The...

Recently, the Alumni Relations Office has had the opportunity to get in touch with one of our most charitable alumni members, Mr. Ralph Dixon, who is putting in great efforts to raise funds for the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) by running the Marathon Des Sables – a run...

Born in Korea, grew up in Malaysia, moved to Australia, and finally settled down in New Zealand with her family. This is Melissa Lee, a New Zealand MP, and an Alumni of Garden School!  What a joy it was to have her with us in March despite her busy schedule.   Melissa...

We recently got in touch with Taranjeet Singh to ask if he can share his experiences with the alumni community. Taranjeet joined Garden School in Junior 3 after spending his early childhood in the UK as a result of his father reading Law at the Inns of Court....

  1) Full Name: Nicholas Koh 2) Current Location (Country): London, UK 3) When did you leave GIS: 2009 (Yr13) 4) Graduation class year of: 2009 5) What comes to your mind as soon as you hear of GIS? Fun memories – mufti day, the canteen curry laksa and...

  1) Full Name: Aaron Lee Kwok Choong 2) Current Location (Country): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3) Graduation class year of: 1997 4) What comes to your mind as soon as you hear of GIS? Amazing friendship, the joys of being a student 5) What is...

  1) Full Name: Ying Wei LUM 2) Current Location: Baltimore, MD, USA 3) When did you leave GIS : 1997 4) Graduation class year of : 1997 5) What comes to your mind as soon as you hear of GIS? Outstanding school where I had a great time learning while...

  1) Full Name: Lawrence Chew Loh 2) Current Location (Country):  Canada 3) When did you leave GIS: June '98 4) Graduation class year of : 1998 5) What comes to your mind as soon as you hear of GIS? I remember the canteen and hanging out there with...

  For this issue’s Featured Alumni, we took a trip down memory lane with one of our long serving staff members, Ms. Satkuna Devi, or simply Ms. Devi from the Fees Collection Office. She came on board in 1979 when many fondly knew the school as Garden School. Ms....

As an international school, we are proud to have alumni members all around the world and holding respected roles in the chosen career path. This time round, we have the honour of connecting with Tom SILVA who is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategy of The Alter...

  As you are aware, GIS was established more than 60 years ago and what better way to understand how GIS has transformed over the past 60 years by talking to someone who has witnessed the changes. We are proud to present our longest serving colleague, Ms. Monica...