Hyderabad Public School felicitates alumnus Prem Watsa during school visit
The Hyderabad Public School felicitated distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa during his visit to the institution. The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for a new Junior School Block, which will be named after his father, former Principal M.C. Watsa.
Published Date - 3 October 2026, 04:29 PM
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Public School (HPS) felicitated its distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa, Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and a member of the HPS Class of 1965, during his visit to the school. The felicitation recognised Prem Watsa’s longstanding association with his alma mater and his continued support for the school.
The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for the school’s new Junior School Block, which will be named in honour of M.C. Watsa, Prem Watsa’s father and former Principal of The Hyderabad Public School from 1969 to 1972.
Gusti J Noria – President, The Hyderabad Public School Society, said, “It is a matter of immense pride for HPS to welcome back Prem Watsa, whose journey from these classrooms to global leadership reflects the enduring values, character and spirit of this institution.”
Prem Watsa added, “Returning to The Hyderabad Public School is always special for me. My years at HPS played an important role in shaping who I am, and the school has remained an important part of my life.”