MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD QAID
MS REENA SOTI
Head Quality Assurance & Innovation Department
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite in a way that little else does.”
— Nelson Mandela
Sport, in its truest spirit, is a powerful educator. It teaches resilience in adversity, humility in success, and above all, the importance of collaboration beyond boundaries of culture, language and nationality. It nurtures discipline, character and mutual respect, shaping young minds into responsible global citizens. CONCORD 2026 is therefore not merely a sporting event; it is a celebration of unity in diversity, of healthy competition, and of universal values that the playing field so beautifully instils.
City Montessori School stands committed to an educational philosophy that nurtures the complete development of the learner. By fostering academic excellence alongside physical well-being, emotional intelligence and ethical awareness, CMS creates an environment that prepares students not merely for examinations, but for life itself.
It is with immense pleasure that I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the CMS Station Road Campus, which will be hosting CONCORD – the International Football Tournament in November 2026. The campus stands as a vibrant centre of excellence, and this international event further strengthens its role as a hub of global engagement and experiential learning.
With deep humility and reverence, I express my heartfelt gratitude to our revered Founder, Late Dr Jagdish Gandhi, whose enlightened vision transformed a dream into a movement dedicated to nurturing peace, unity and enlightened global citizenship. I also express my heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support and enlightened guidance of our Founder-Director, Mrs Bharti Gandhi, and our Managing Director, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, whose leadership consistently fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity and academic excellence throughout CMS.
My warm congratulations to the Principal, Ms Junu Thakur Bisht and her dedicated staff of Station Road Campus for their commitment, professionalism and tireless efforts in conceptualising and organising this prestigious international platform. Their collective vision and meticulous planning will transform this initiative into a learning experience for our students. May CONCORD 2026 inspire every participant to play with integrity, compete with grace, and carry forward the spirit of sportsmanship far beyond the final whistle.
Let me conclude this message with the thought, it is not the trophies we collect, but the values we cultivate unity, courage and compassion that truly shape the future of humanity.