Mayo College

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Mayo College , Ajmer
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Motto	Let There Be Light
Established	1875
Location	Ajmer, India
Students	approximately 800
Homepage	http://www.mayocollege.com

Mayo College is an educational institution located in Ajmer, Rajasthan (a state in India). Mayo College was founded by Richard Southwell Bourke, the Earl of Mayo, who was Viceroy of India from 1868 to 1872.

With a view to providing the leaders of the princely states educational infrastructure at par with British standards; the British 'Raj' proceeded to construct a school, house students and impart education to the Indian elite. The idea for the college was first proposed on May 28, 1869 by Colonel Walter. The school was founded in 1870 and gained its first principal in 1875: Col. Sir Oliver St. John. The founders intention was to create an Eton of India. Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, Viceroy of India said in a speech on campus in 1879:

"In that very sensible report Colonel Walter pointed out that what was then most needed for the education of India's young rulers and nobles was an Indian School where British values could be taught.

The school has classes for grades 7-12 while a junior school has classes for grades 4-6. Subjects in the normal curriculum are: Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Gujarati, English, French, Geography, History, Civics, Economics, Commerce, Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Career Counselling, Music, Automobile Engineering, Woodwork, Metalwork, Book craft, Computer studies and fine arts. The language of instruction is English.

Mayo College has a well established exchange programme for students to travel overseas to enrich their studies.

[edit] History

THE FOUNDER RICHARD SOUTHWELL BOURKE EARL OF MAYO Viceroy of India from 1868 to 1872 Born, February 21st, 1822 Died, February 8th 1872

THE STUDENTS

The first student to be admitted in the institution was Mangal Singh from Alwar. Second student was Mahatab Singh of Nindar. The first students were admitted on November 1,1875.

[edit] Coat of Arms

This was composed from the design furnished by Mr. Lockwood Kipling, a former Principal of the School of Arts, Lahore and father of the famous Rudyard Kipling.

In the Upper Centre of the Shield are Mayo Arms, and Quarterings, a Lion Rampant and an Open Hand.On the right and left are the Sun and the Moon, typical of Suryawanshi and Chandrawanshi, the two great families of Rajputs. Below are the Panch Rang, the five sacred colours of the Rajputs, Red, Gold, Blue, White and Green. In the centre of which is a Rajput fort - two towers connected by a curtain. The Supports are on the right, a Bhil warrior with string bow and quiver full of arrows. On the left a Rajput, armed at all points, wearing a steel helmet with three plumes, a shield on his back, a dagger and Qatar in his belt, and a suit of chain covered with embroidered cloth and gauntlet on his hand.

The motto is " Let there be Light ". The badge is a peacock, the sacred bird of Rajputana, standing on a two edged, two handed Rajput Sword Khanda.

Origin and Foundations

Concerned at the rising ware of nationalism after the Indian Mutiny of 1857,the British realised that to strengthen their hold in India they,being just a handful,needed to widen their political and psychological management of India and the Indians. Thus they began to focus on education and in pursuit of this objective Macaulay's minutes on Education of 1837 "to create a class of people-Indian in Blood and Colour but English in opinions, in morals and in Intellect" became the cornerstone of their strategy.

In this plan the princes who had remained silent spectators during the mutiny were identified as useful allies and a "stabilising" force- a force of over 350 main rulers in 1850's who comprised of over two thirds of India,for whom suitable educational institutions became relevant. The credit for originating the idea of Mayo College must be given to Colonel Walter who in his Bharatpur Agency Report of May 28,1869 suggested the opinion of such an esteemed institution in order to ensure to the sons of the aristocracy of this country a liberal and enlightened education.

Organizations

Campus 

ORGANISATION The school is managed by the Board of Governors and run by the Principal, assisted by his academic and administrative staff .

There is a house master who is the pastoral head of each house and is assisted by the assistant house masters, house tutors and matrons in the more detailed supervision of individual pupil. The Junior Section of the school has a separate staff and a headmaster so as to be able to concentrate more on the needs of the young ones.

The college prepares the boys for secondary school certificate exam (class 10) and senior secondary school certificate exam (class 12) conducted by the Central Board of secondary education (CBSE) NewDelhi. We offer science, commerse and humanities.

Under are Exchange programme with premier public schools in U.K,our meritious and deserving all rounders and sportsmen are sent to the schools listed below. Their school's leavers,in turn visit Mayo.

CAMPUS LIFE Mayo offers the students in its fold a unique opportunity to develop both mind and the body through a structured educational and distinctive co-curricular programme. Being primarily a boarding school with a handful of day scholars, the campus is self sufficient and has the facilities and the opportunities for each student to excel in various spheres.

TERMS The academic year is from July to April. It is divided into two terms: Autumn term : from the middle of July to early December. Spring term : from the middle of January to the end of April/beginning of May.

In the middle of the first term, the school organises a large number of educational trips, camps,sight scene tours,trecks,expedition e.t.c.

DAILY ROUTINE The daily routine includes P.T., Assembly, Teaching periods, Evening games, Temple and preprations periods Click here for details

REPORTS We follow a system of continuous assessment where a boy’s academic performance is determined by his performance in the unit tests and class tests. At the end of each term, full reports are sent to the parents/guardians. For promotions, the boy’s work throughout the year as well as his performance in the terminal examinations is taken into account.The principal decisions in the matter regarding placement and promotion of a boy is final.

HOBBIES,PROJECTS AND SUPW Boys have a wide range of hobbies and work experience projects to choose from Agriculture, Book craft, Commercial art, Electronics,Leatherwork, Metalwork, Music, Photography, Poultry, Sculpture, Typing, Wood work, Clay modeling, Stone and Wood carving, Library science and Automobile enginireeing.

SOCIETIES AND CLUBS Numerous socities and clubs encourage activities for individuals as well as for groups for social,literary and cultural development:

English Debating society, Geographical society, Hindi debating society, Hindi litrary siociety, Lalit Kala parishad, Museum society, Natural History society, Sangeet parishad,Science club, Adult education society, Library committee, Dramatic society, Photography,Interact club, Cray Club , Mountaineering & trecking club and Aero modeling society.

MUSEUM The college has a large museum containing assorted item related to diverse areas of learning and knowledge.It also houses priceless pieces,antiques and an armoury section. The college museum is reputed to be the best museum any school in the world can boast of. It is a rich resourse centre which adds a new, unique dimension to learning.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The role of games is vital for a child’s development and in keeping with the pressing need for good games facilities. Mayo offers a wide range of sports and games to boys. In addition to the morning P.T.,which is compulsory,they get an exposure to all games but according to the boy’s aptitude and liking, he can select a game in which he is given the opportunity to attain the highest proficiency.

We have two full size cricket fields which includes a turf wicket with separate cricket nets,cricket being played throughout the year. Besides our traditional fixtures and IPS tournaments,our team participates in the district level tournaments as well and our talented players play for the state zone e.t.c.

In all other games as well, we lay a lot of emphasis on attaining excellence. Our boys participate in distict, state and IPSC tournament and the very talented once take part in the national level tournaments.

For Soccer and Hockey which are again very popular games, we have 15 fields.

We have 16 Tennis courts in the school and 4 in different Houses. For squash, we have 5 courts and a natonal level coach. Our school team participates in the national level squash tournaments. Out of the 2 Swimming pools we have one for beginners. It is our endeavour to ensure that every student learns swimming.

We have a gymnasium equipted with two multi gym equipment, besides the traditional equipment. We also make available to our boys trampoline and boxing.

We have two volleyball and two basketball courts. In latter,our boy’s performance at various level has been creditable.

Athletics, cross-country and cycling are also regular features of our games curriculum.

Our boys also play Table Tennis at the district level and for chess we organize individual championship within the school.

Horse Riding which was discontinued after independence, has been revived,which has generated a lot of enthusiasm among the riders and the aspring riders. We have a very competent and vastly experienced instructor to teach our boys riding skills.

The college has scouting,cubbing,band and the three N.C.C. wings. We have an N.C.C. firing range and one air rifle 10 metre range. Sailing.rock-climbing,as well as tours, treks and mountaineering expeditions and camping are organized for the boys.

LIST OF EXCHANGE SCHOOLS ABROAD ST. Edward’s School , Oxford , Oakham School , Rutland , Wellington College , Radley College , Abingdon , Oxford Shire , Dulwich College , London , The King’s School , Canterbury , Rugby School , Loretto Musselberg , Midlothian , Eton College ,Windsor , Clifton College, Bristol , Cheltenham College , Cheltenham Gloucestershire , Oundle School , Oundle Peterborough.

STAMP on April 12th,1986, the post and telegraph department of the government of India released a special stamp of Mayo with the magnificent Main School building on its face.