Bombay Scottish School, Powai
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Bombay Scottish School is a private, co-educational school located in Mumbai
, India. It is an affiliate of the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
against a blue background. St. Andrew is the patron saint
of Scotland
. The flag is flown during ceremonial occasions. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo."
. English is the medium of instruction. Hindi is taught as a second language and Marathi is taught as a third language. French is no longer taught. Tests are conducted periodically and examinations are held at the end of every school term. The school's students have consistently performed well at the I.C.S.E. examinations and the school has maintained a 100% pass-rate.
Student-led clubs including Nature, Readers, Science, Art, History and Band. There are inter-house debates, dramatics and sporting competitions. Sports activities at Bombay Scottish include football, cricket, basketball, and swimming.
to the children. The Christmas Concert is celebrated every December and a sports meet and a farewell party for students who are passing out of the institution are held.
. A Senior Academic Coordinator manages the curricular activities of the school. The Senior Academic Coordinator is Jane Kotian. There are Academic coordinators at the Junior School, Middle School and High School levels.
is to foster a sense of collective responsibility and solidarity amongst students. The House System also serves as the centre of school life, with houses often competing at sports and other co-curricular activities
.
There are four school houses – Blue, Green, Red, Yellow. The boys' house names are named after Scottish missionaries and the girls' are named after British queens.
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India. It is an affiliate of the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
School flag and motto
The school flag features the white cross of St. AndrewSaint Andrew
Saint Andrew , called in the Orthodox tradition Prōtoklētos, or the First-called, is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" , like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews from the 3rd or 2nd century BC. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him...
against a blue background. St. Andrew is the patron saint
Patron saint
A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family, or person...
of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The flag is flown during ceremonial occasions. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo."
Curriculum and extra curricular activities
The Bombay Scottish School follows the syllabus of the Indian Certificate of Secondary EducationIndian Certificate of Secondary Education
The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education or ICSE examination is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, a private, non-governmental board of school education in India, for class 10, i.e., grade 10...
. English is the medium of instruction. Hindi is taught as a second language and Marathi is taught as a third language. French is no longer taught. Tests are conducted periodically and examinations are held at the end of every school term. The school's students have consistently performed well at the I.C.S.E. examinations and the school has maintained a 100% pass-rate.
Student-led clubs including Nature, Readers, Science, Art, History and Band. There are inter-house debates, dramatics and sporting competitions. Sports activities at Bombay Scottish include football, cricket, basketball, and swimming.
Culture
Bombay Scottish is a cosmopolitan school. Although the majority of the pupils are Hindu by religion, the school attempts to impart Christian valuesChristian values
The term Christian values historically refers to the values found in the teachings of Jesus.The biblical teachings of Jesus include:* love of God: "You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind" ,...
to the children. The Christmas Concert is celebrated every December and a sports meet and a farewell party for students who are passing out of the institution are held.
Management
The school is managed by a Board of TrusteesTrustee
Trustee is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, can refer to any person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another...
. A Senior Academic Coordinator manages the curricular activities of the school. The Senior Academic Coordinator is Jane Kotian. There are Academic coordinators at the Junior School, Middle School and High School levels.
- Junior School Co-ordinator: Jyoti Ghatpande
- Upper Primary Co-ordinator: Mithua Bhattacharjee
- Middle School Co-ordinator: Sabha Khan
- High School Co-ordinator: Esther Selvaraj
Student office bearers
A School Captain and a Vice-Captain are selected from amongst the students of Class 10 by the Principal upon recommendation by the Faculty. Additionally, House Captains and Vice-Captains (two for each house) are selected by the teachers and Principal. A Sports Captain and a Sports Vice-Captain are selected to manage the sports activities of the House.A student warden is elected every year from among the higher classes to maintain discipline and order within classes.House system
The main objective of the House SystemHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
is to foster a sense of collective responsibility and solidarity amongst students. The House System also serves as the centre of school life, with houses often competing at sports and other co-curricular activities
Co-curricular activity
Co-curricular activities , previously known as Extracurricular Activities are non-academic activities that all Singaporean students must participate in...
.
There are four school houses – Blue, Green, Red, Yellow. The boys' house names are named after Scottish missionaries and the girls' are named after British queens.
| Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| MacGregor | Elizabeth | |
| Kennedy | Victoria | |
| MacPherson | Catherine | |
| Haddow | Anne |
Notable alumni
- Eden Shyodhi, debutante in movie *Teen PattiTeen pattiTeen Patti is a gambling card game that originated in India and became popular in South Asia. This game is also called Flash- Game Start :The game starts with one of the players dealing the cards...
(film) (2010), - Debayan Das, modeled two years for India Fashion WeekIndia Fashion WeekThe India Fashion Week , is an event organized and promoted by the Fashion Design Council of India and sponsored by Wills Lifestyle.It is a fashion week and held in the national capital of India, New Delhi annually....
Principals
The School's Principals include:| Principal | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Mark David | 1997–2004 |
| Melanie Chandrashekhar | 2004–2009 |
| Alice Barretto | 2009–present |