Preserving the Digital Heartbeat of Indian Central School
School memories fade when left unpreserved. The ICSKWT Archives Project serves as a digital museum, ensuring the photographs, videos, and shared history of the Indian Central School community endure for generations.
The Old Campus
A visual journey through the old campus building of Indian Central School.
PRESERVING OUR SHARED HISTORY
ICSKWT Archives is an independent, non-commercial initiative dedicated to preserving photographs, videos and other media related to Indian Central School, Kuwait. Much of this material exists across old social-media posts, personal devices and other sources, where it can gradually become lost, inaccessible or permanently disappear over time.
The project focuses on collecting and preserving school memories, particularly pre-pandemic media, so that photographs and footage documenting the experiences of past generations are not forgotten. It exists solely for preservation, awareness and accessibility, providing the ICS community with a place to discover, revisit and help preserve its shared history.
- Photo Archives Extensive archive of images from 1990s to late 2020s, covering events in both the old as well as the new campus blocks.
- ICSKWT Archives PlaylistDedicated YouTube Playlist with footages from public sources exploring the campus and its unique vibes.
- Instagram Outreach ProgrammeDesigned to expand the project's reach among the alumni community, both within Kuwait and internationally.
- Physical Memorabilia Collection of screenshots, documents and other media giving a vivid picture of the school life those days
A Historical Perspective
Trace the defining eras of Indian Central School. This timeline highlights key periods represented within our current archival holdings.
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1994
The Beginning
Founded by Mr. Thomas Chandy with founding principal Mrs. Asha Sharma, the school began functioning on 31 August 1994, initially serving students up to Class VIII. The school recorded about 200 students when it came into existence.
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1995
The First Expansion
Class IX was added in April 1995. The school also became a member of the Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Gulf.
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1996
CBSE Affiliation
Indian Central School became officially affiliated to CBSE in 1996 and was subsequently upgraded.
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1997
First Class X Board Batch
The first batch of Class X students appeared for the CBSE Board Examination in March 1997, defining a milestone by achieving a 100% result, with 99.4% securing first class.
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1998
100% Results Continue
From the second Class X batch in March 1998, the school established its tradition of achieving 100% results year after year.
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1999
Senior Secondary Education Begins
The transition to a complete senior-secondary institution arrived as the first batch of Class XII students appeared for the CBSE Board Examination with Science and Commerce streams.
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2000s
A Decade of Growth
An era of expansion saw the school rapidly develop its academic programmes, infrastructure, and an increasing body of student activities.
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2006
End of the Founding Principal Era
Mrs. Asha Sharma departed after 12 years of foundational leadership at Indian Central School.
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2007
Dr. Shanta Maria James Becomes Principal
Dr. Shanta Maria James stepped into the role of Principal, inaugurating a new period of institutional growth.
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2014
Twenty Years of ICS
The school marked its 20th anniversary celebrations, having grown significantly since its inception to serve an expanding student base.
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2014–2016
Academic Distinction
ICS achieved top rankings in Kuwait in streams such as Biotechnology and Humanities, solidifying its academic reputation.
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2016
Major CBSE Sports Achievements & Science Prominence
The school continued its strong showing in CBSE cluster events and further elevated its presence in regional science exhibitions.
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2017
New Campus
Indian Central School moved into a new state-of-the-art building with modern facilities, including smart classrooms, laboratories, indoor sports facilities, swimming pools and other infrastructure.
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2017
A Long Sporting Tradition
The school celebrated its 16th consecutive CBSE Athletics Championship victory among Kuwait schools.
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2018
Gyanutsav and Innovation
Major initiatives such as Gyanutsav highlighted the school's commitment to innovation and extensive co-curricular development.
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2019
A New Management Era
Dar Al-Salam Educational Group took over the management of Indian Central School, beginning a new chapter of administration.
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2020
The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to digital learning, marking the boundary between pre-pandemic archival media and the digital-native activities that followed.
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2021
New Principal
Mrs. Sujata Sivakrishnan assumed the role of Principal to guide the school through the post-pandemic educational landscape.
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2022
New Educational Initiatives
The introduction of NIOS and Robotics programs added diverse pathways and modern technological education for the students.
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2023
Continued Growth & Alumni Connections
The school expanded its reach with growing enrollment and strengthened ties with its international alumni network.
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2024
Three Decades of ICS
Indian Central School celebrated its 30-year milestone, standing as a large established institution with more than 5,300 students.
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2025–Present
The Continuing Legacy
The school continues to develop its academic, sporting, and co-curricular programmes under the stewardship of its faculty and management.
Major Themes
Scale of Growth
From an initial ~200 students in 1994, the school has expanded to serve over 5,300 students, requiring the move to a larger, state-of-the-art campus in 2017, a move which is frowned upon by many people even today.
Leadership Transitions
Guided by founding principal Mrs. Asha Sharma, followed by Dr. Shanta Maria James and currently Mrs. Sujata Sivakrishnan, alongside the 2019 management transition to Dar Al-Salam Educational Group.
Community Feedback
Reflections and memories shared by students, alumni, and community members upon revisiting the archives.
"U have no idea how much I miss this school. I wish I could go back and experience it all again. Ics is always in my heart."
"Thank you for sharing this. Very nostalgic. The new school looks so different now. Appreciate you for uploading this piece of history for those like me to find and enjoy."
"uff that next level flashback... nostalgia ✨ also i didn't expect the school song to be this energetic.. while we learnt, it used to feel too dull and low-pitched 😂"
"This is so nostalgic 🥺✨ I saw all the other ics videos too. You really did a great job by combining all those old ics pics and videos! Really beautiful memories to cherish forever 🌸 I used to regret thinking about not taking more videos of ics 🥺"
"Well all that joy is lost now 😢😢 nothing is the same just the place is same but different building, different people, different stories and different emotions our world has become a past."
"To the one who created this....Thankyou for unlocking this part of my memory."