At TISB, the pastoral care of our students is of primary importance. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all our boarders.
The pastoral team, headed by the Deputy Principal Pastoral, ensures that the emotional, physical, social, and mental well-being of our students is always supported. This helps new boarders settle into their environment while adjusting to the structure and rigour of TISB Boarding. Regular awareness sessions led by the Deputy Principal Pastoral and School Counselors address topics such as anti-bullying, anti-vaping, digital safety, and healthy lifestyle practices, ensuring that all students feel secure, respected, and valued.
Our staff both boarding and teaching—are approachable and encourage students to share any concerns. In addition, TISB has a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator and School Counselors available for confidential support.
Students at TISB have access to full-time counselors who provide confidential guidance and emotional support. They play a vital role in promoting student well-being, resilience, and positive mental health.
Resident members of staff who provide day-to-day support and pastoral care within the boarding community, working closely with the Heads of Houses.
The Heads of Houses are responsible for the smooth functioning of their respective houses, supporting the Housemaster or Housemistress:
BIH: Mr. Dereck Dominic Swain (sdereck@tisb.ac.in)
JBIH: Mr. Johnson Prabhakar (pjohnson@tisb.ac.in)
GIH: Ms. Gail Fonseca (fgail@tisb.ac.in)
Student Heads of House & Boarding Committee:
Led by the Boarding Prefect, this committee meets fortnightly with the Deputy Principal Pastoral and the Head of Boarding to discuss and improve student well-being.
Food Council:
Represented by students from across all grades, the Food Council is chaired by the Deputy Principal Pastoral. It provides feedback on the cafeteria menu and ensures student voices are included in dining decisions.
TISB has a fully staffed on-site Medical Centre that operates 24/7. Minor ailments and injuries are attended to on campus, while more serious cases are referred to Manipal Clinic, Sarjapur, or in emergencies to Manipal Super Specialty Hospital, Varthur.
Lead Nurse: Ms. Reena Emmanuel
School Nurses: Ms. Anns Maria Sams, Ms. Neha Rana
Contact: medicalcenter@tisb.ac.in | +91 80 67235900 (Ext. 212 & 218)
The Deputy Principal Pastoral works closely with academic and boarding staff to identify and address pastoral issues across the school, supporting both day and boarding students.
Mr. Bimal Ravindranathan – rbimal@tisb.ac.in
