Prospectus - The Scindia School

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HISTORYSa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye – Knowledge LiberatesHoused in the erstwhile barracks of the British Army is Gwalior’sunique gift to modern India: The Scindia School. This residentialSchool for boys was founded in 1897 as the Sardars’ School by thelate His Highness, Maharaja Madhavrao Jayajirao Scindia ofGwalior, exclusively for the sons of nobility.Renamed The Scindia School and revamped in 1933 after Mr F GPearce took over as the Principal, the School evolved on PublicSchool lines and was open to students from all sections of society,allowing them access to quality education.Acknowledged today as one of the finest Public Schools in India, itprovides all round education, with the aim of developing thestudents with a broad perspective of human endeavours.His Highness Maharaja Jyotiraditya M Scindia is currently thePresident of the Board of Governors and continues to strengthenthe Scindia family’s long commitment to the School.
CAMPUSLocated atop the 300 ft high hill in the formidable Gwalior Fort, theSchool's self contained 110 acre beautiful and open campus offersmajestic views and a vibrant learning environment to nearly 600students and about 60 teachers.History comes alive on the School’s campus with rare artifacts,statues and monuments dating as far back as the 9th century A.D. Themany well-constructed taals (water bodies), dotted all over thecampus, offer a glimpse of the wisdom of our ancestors who knew the importance of waterconservation in this region of scanty rainfall. The School is, thus, a fine example of a blend ofhistorical magnificence and modern know-how.This is one of those rare places where natural beauty has beenpreserved. We have the unique privilege of being woken up by thecall of the peacocks and partridges and sometimes sight porcupinesand langurs. The campus is rich in biodiversity with severalindigenous species of flora and fauna found here – an ecosystem initself. Dedicated efforts are made on a continual basis to conserve it.The School instills in the children the values that all parents cherishyet gives them the advantage of the best practices of modern education. The Scindia Schoolalso keeps students away from the distractions of the Society and teaches them to set theirpriorities and goals right in life but at the same time expose them in a planned manner tothe world so that when they leave the portals of the School they are no strangers to theglobal village.The Scindia School offers a wide spectrum of facilities for thestudents. These include a modern Science Centre, a well equippedLibrary, an Open Air Amphitheatre, state-of-the-art Dining facility,a swimming pool, 20 playing fields and a horse riding ground.
Page 1: THE SCINDIA SCHOOL
Page 6 and 7: INFRASTRUCTUREClean and comfortable
Page 8 and 9: INFRASTRUCTUREMusic and Art Rooms p
Page 10 and 11: ACADEMICSThe School admits boys in
Page 12 and 13: PASTORAL CAREWith a teacher student
Page 14 and 15: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESCo-curricul
Page 16 and 17: SCHOOL PUBLICATIONSThe Review is a
Page 18 and 19: FOUNDER’S DAYThe Founder’s Day
Page 20 and 21: ADMISSION PROCEDUREAll applicants h
Page 22 and 23: FEE STRUCTUREThe School fees are ta
Page 24 and 25: BASIC NORMS OF THE SCHOOLEducation
Page 26 and 27: A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCIN
Page 28 and 29: CONTACT USPostal Address:The Scindi

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