HPS Felicitates Alumnus Prem Watsa During School Visit
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Public School (HPS) felicitated distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa, Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and a member of the HPS Class of 1965, during his visit to the institution.
The felicitation celebrated Watsa’s longstanding association with his alma mater and his continued support for the school. The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for a new Junior School Block, which will be named in honour of his father, M.C. Watsa, who served as Principal of The Hyderabad Public School from 1969 to 1972.
Gusti J. Noria, President of The Hyderabad Public School Society, said the institution was proud to welcome back Watsa, whose journey from the school’s classrooms to global leadership reflects the values and spirit of HPS.
Speaking on the occasion, Prem Watsa said returning to The Hyderabad Public School was always special for him. He recalled that his years at HPS played an important role in shaping his life and added that the school has continued to remain an important part of his journey.
The naming of the new Junior School Block after M.C. Watsa also highlights the enduring connection between the Watsa family and The Hyderabad Public School. The new facility is expected to further strengthen the school’s infrastructure and support its future generations of students. :::