St. Peter's Boys School

St. Peter's Boys School
Location
Panchgani, Maharashtra
India
Coordinates 17°55′16″N 73°47′35″E / 17.92111°N 73.79306°E / 17.92111; 73.79306Coordinates: 17°55′16″N 73°47′35″E / 17.92111°N 73.79306°E / 17.92111; 73.79306
Information
Type Private, all boys, boarding
Motto Ut Prosim
Established 1904
Principal Wilfred Noronha
Enrollment 400 boys
Color(s) Maroon and gold
Mascot Phoenix
Website St. Peter's School, Panchgani

St. Peter’s School, Panchgani (formerly known as the European Boys’ School) is an elite all-boys boarding school located in the town of Panchgani in Maharashtra in Western India. The school was founded in 1904. The school campus covers an area of approximately 58 acres (23 ha) with enough playing fields and ample provision for sports in all its branches. It is essentially a boarding school, but a few day scholars are also admitted. The school runs on public school lines. It gives a liberal education that involves a sound, all-round training for the children.

According to the school's website, St. Peter’s provides a nurturing environment to actualize the potential of the students to effectively face the challenges that life may throw at them. The school stresses upon the skills of decision making, time management, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, academic achievement and developing a sense of commitment within a holistic educational environment. Simultaneously, St. Peter’s upholds traditional Indian values and culture.

History

Origins

Founded in the dying decades of the British Empire, the school reflected the glory of one civilization and was carried forward in the rebirth of the Indian Nation. The school has successfully blended the best from both cultures to provide a nourishing and stimulating environment for young minds. St. Peter’s School, Panchgani (formerly known as the European Boys’ School) was founded in 1902. The school was located at Kimmins School in its early stages. After receiving a generous donation from Miss Mary Ashlin, the school was finally established in 1904 and moved to its own building (the current Main School Building) in 1904.

One landmark in the history of the school was the appointment of Mr. Oswal D Bason as Principal in 1947. He filled this position until his retirement in 1974. Another important change came about in 1967 when the management of the school passed into the hands of the Society of St. Peter’s School, Panchgani.

The school runs on public school lines. The school campus covers an area of approximately 58 acres (23 ha).

The Crest

The crest of the school has the mythical bird, the Phoenix, which rises out of fire below and holds the olive branch of peace.

The outstretched wings, in the crest of St. Peter's, is to help us understand the goals and spirit of the Phoenix rising. The Phoenix is the symbol of hope and rebirth and because of this, the gods vowed that as long as the Phoenix lives, there is hope for mankind. In the St. Peter's Crest, the Phoenix is seen to hold an olive branch in its beak to signify that each student of St. Peter's School is a peace-maker and cherishes peace.

School motto

The school motto is Ut Prosim, which means "That I may serve" or "That I may be useful".

Chronology

School houses

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-icse-schools-asked-to-train-students-in-yoga-for-june-21-celebration-2204833

External links

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