More than 30 nationalities are represented in the school community of students and staff. Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of god. Almost cheek by jowl with the Kodaikanal School is the Lutheran Church a Gothic stone building with stained glass windows and modern paintings and batiks portraying scenes from the life of Christ. Nearby is an even more famous church Christ the King Church again, a very Gothic and solemn granite structure with stained glass windows. Jacaranda trees burst out in purple profusion, as though singing hosannas to the skies.
Magnolia trees guard their escaping fragrance, while cherry trees sweep in graceful pink arcs.
On the east side of the lake is Bryant s Park, named after the forest officer who planned its layout around the turn of the century. Beautiful pine and eucalyptus trees grow here. There is one ancient eucalyptus tree dating back to 1846, which is 250 feet high and 10 feet wide. The well-laid out gardens contain many annuals and perennials like azaleas, watsonias, dahlias, stock, primulas, fusschias, asters, etc. Many exotic varieties of orchids are housed in the Orchid House.