Wilfred Noronha

Experienced educational leader with over 30 years in the field of education. Demonstrated expertise in school administration, event management, and holistic student development. Recipient of multiple national awards including Top 50 Effective Principals and Top 100 Iconic Principals. Known for introducing innovative academic programs, co-curricular activities, and creating conducive learning environments emphasizing moral values.

Asst. Teacher / Supervisor / Vice-Principal at St. Mary's School, Mumbai (1992-06 – 2016-01)

Served in multiple roles contributing to academic and co-curricular excellence. Planned and executed major school events.

• Planned and executed the sesquicentennial celebration of the school with a footfall of 3000+ individuals attending and dining on campus
• Launched inter-school event 'Immaculata' with more than 20 schools from the city participating for 2 days, with a footfall of 2000+ students/parents on campus, continuously for 4 years

Principal at St. Peter's School, Panchgani (2016-01 – 2025-06)

Led residential school as Principal and orchestrated major theatrical productions involving entire student body.

• Planned and executed two musical operas with the students of the entire school put on the stage
• The Sound of Music (2017)
• Alice in Wonderland (2018)

Principal at Paramjyoti School, Amalapuram (2025-06 – Present)

Leading dual-campus school with focus on academic excellence, holistic development, and community engagement.

• Introduction of Math Olympiad, Quiz Olympiad, and Logical Thinking Abilities through tie-ups with IIT Mumbai Alumni
• Introduction of multiple Curricular, Co-curricular & extracurricular activities at school
• Introduction of Inter-School Sporting and Literary Competitions
• Outdoor Camping Activity, International Educational Experience Programs – Australia & New Zealand
• Conducted a cross-country Walkathon and Cyclothon to create health awareness in the town of Amalapuram
• Ranked No. 1 in the State of Maharashtra by Blindwink – India Education Award 2019
• High Performing School Award for two consecutive years, 2018-19 and 2019-20, from AKS Education Awards
• Progressive Academic Excellence Award for the year 2019-20, Maharashtra. Top Boys' Boarding School by Progressive Academics India (PAI), Evolve Excellence™(EE)
• Progressive Educationist 2019 - Progressive Academic Excellence Award India for the year 2019-20
• Awarded Top 50 Effective Principals Award for three consecutive years – 2019, 2020 & 2021 in the Country by EducationToday.co
• Top 100 Iconic Principals 2021 – SCL Rhythm Research Centre
• Mahatma Gandhi Vishisht Pratibha Sanman 2022 – Hindustani Prachar Sabha, Mumbai
• Top Educator Award 2022 – SCLRRC & supported by LR & Associates (Advocates & Solicitors)
• Enhanced the ranking of the school from the existing 10th position in the country in 2017 to the 3rd position in the current ranking and to the 1st position in the District of Satara, State of Maharashtra
• Outstanding Leadership Award for their exceptional contribution to the field of education in 2025 by EGN India

Convener for the ICSE Examination – Panchgani region at ICSE Examination Board (2019-06 – Present)

Convener for ICSE examinations across 7 schools in the Panchgani region.

• Manages examination logistics and coordination for 7 schools in the region for the last 6 years

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce – University of Mumbai (1987)

Bachelor's Degree in Education – St. Xavier's Institute of Education, Mumbai (1991)

Certificate in MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology) – Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) (2014)

Master's Degree in Education – University of Mumbai (2015)

Honorary Doctorate in Letters – University of South America, Montevideo, Uruguay (2017)

Certificate of Completion in MBA – MBA Program (2019)