Dear Parents and Rainbow Kids,

At the very outset, I would like to send you warm greetings from the Rainbow Academy English School. We are going through an unprecedented global predicament today. Each one of us and the entire world is affected by the coronavirus pandemic; our economy, our families, communities and our entire way of life are adversely affected by the scare of infection and contagion. I would like to share your anxiety and preoccupations and express my solidarity with you and your family.

To begin with, I request all of you to place on record the brave hearts who have been working tirelessly putting at risk their own life, all the volunteers, health professionals all over the world. Their selfless service is commendable. Let us in spirit wish and pray for all people who have been affected by the virus directly and indirectly. We, at Rainbow, are concerned about the health and safety of our students, staff and their families and friends.

Dear parents, as you know, as the government announced the nation-wide lockdown we closed down the School talking a serious note of the impact the spread of the virus would make on the people, especially our students and their families.

I request you to keep your wards at home till an official intimation is sent from the School via the School Website along with the date of re-joining.

Our talented and ever-willing –to- work staff, both teaching and non-teaching, have been showing their care and concern for the School and students, working from home preparing notes and engaging classes online for the benefit of students. I appreciate their concern for the students and commitment to academics. They have been lending their hand in crucial administrative duties by going beyond the call of duty to meet the deadlines, keep the campus clean and green. I would like to acknowledge their commitment and care for the institution.

This is the moment we are called to be our best selves in tune with the vision and mission of Rainbow to be men and women for and with others leading a life of patience, empathy and compassion. The virus has prompted all of us to gain a heightened self-awareness. I am sure all of us have been practising social distancing, physical distancing and coming together on social media for mutual morale boosting conversations and sharing. This is the best way to counter the pandemic.

Stay home; Stay safe!