St. Peter's Boys School

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St. Peter's Boys School
Ut Prosim
Established 1904
School type Private, All Boys, Boarding
Principal Mr. Gene Lee
Location Panchgani, Maharastra, India
Enrollment approx. 350 total (all boys)
Color(s) Maroon and Gold
Mascot Phoenix
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St. Peter's School is an all-boys boarding school located in Panchgani, Maharastra State, India, founded in 1902.

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[edit] History

[edit] Origins

St. Peter’s School, Panchgani (formerly known as the European Boys’ School) was founded in 1902. Initially the school was located at Kimmin’s School and later, moved to its own building (the current Main School Building) in 1904.

[edit] Principals

  • 1903-1908 - Rev. Cornwill Williams, MA (Oxon)
  • 1908-1919 - Rev. T. Rowan, MA., BD.
  • 1919-1921 - Rev. J. Drury, MA., TCD.
  • 1921-1926 - Rev. V. Dunphy, MA.
  • 1926-1934 - Rev. A. Dixon, BSc.
  • 1934-1947 - Rev. F. M. McKeown, MA.
  • 1947-1974 - Mr. O. D. Bason, MA.
  • 1975-1981 - Mr. Jack Timmins
  • 1981-2000 - Mr. Innis (MA. M.Ed)
  • 2000-2001 - Mr. K. A. Garman (B.COM B.ED)
  • 2001-2002 - Mr. R. Robinson
  • 2002-2003 - Ms. M. Gilbert
  • 2003-2006 - Mr. G. O. Lee

[edit] Chornology

  • 1861 The earliest European settlers in Panchgani, under Mr. J. Chesson, opened negotiations with the Government for the purchase of land for a church and school.
  • 1876 Mr. Samuel Brierly, late Headmaster of Bishop's School, Poona, opened a Boarding and Day School at "Elstow", Panchgani.
  • 1891 The Diocesan Board of Education, Bombay, became interested and appointed the Rev. Burgess, Chaplain/Headmaster. School opened at "Preston", but closed soon after due to a law-suit over the property.
  • 1895 The Rev. R. Evans, DD, was appointed by the Diocese to receive the School in "The Ark".
  • 1898 Kimmins Girls' School founded by Miss A. Emilie Kimmins. Boys and girls studied together.
  • 1901 Miss Mary Ashlin donated a legacy to the Colonial & Continental Church Society, London. The Society interested itself in the School at Panchgani and decided to govern the School with a Committee of Management at Bombay. Classes held in the nave of St. Peter's Church under the Rev. J. Redman. Boys housed at "Enfield" and "Albert House".
  • 1904 Boys' School separates from Kimmins School. Present school buildings opened by the Rev. R. S. Heywood, Bishop of Mombasa.
  • 1911 Assembly hall erected. Opened by Sir George Clark, Governor of Bombay.
  • 1914 Middle Dormitory built.
  • 1921 Rhodesia House and grounds purchased by the School. Death of Miss A. E. Kimmins, Founder of Kimmins Girls' School.
  • 1934 Reference library constructed.
  • 1937 Swimming bath constructed.
  • 1940 Junior class-rooms constructed.
  • 1947 India granted Independence.
  • 1947 Principal - Mr. O. D. Bason, MA.
  • 1950 "Maycroft" equipped for use as a school hospital.
  • 1953 New kitchen built with financial assistance from the Sassoon David Trust.
  • 1954 The School celebrated its Golden Jubilee (1904-1954). The dining hall was opened by the Rt. Rev. W. Q. Lash, Bishop of Bombay and Chairman of the Board of Governors.
  • 1958 The "Albert House" estate was purchased at a cost of Rs. 75,000.
  • 1959 "Maycroft" was purchased at a cost of Rs. 25,000.
  • 1960 The School ceased to accept Government grants. "Flora House" was converted into a hostel. Gas was installed in the School kitchen.
  • 1961 Modern sanitation was installed in School House. The School passed from the management of the Commonwealth & Continental Church Society to that of the Bombay Diocesan Society. A tablet commemorating the change was erected in the Assembly Hall. Maycroft Cottage was demolished and rebuilt at a cost of Rs. 10,000.
  • 1962 Mr. J. L. Davis completed 25 years service at the School and was presented with a gold medal in appreciation of his services.
  • 1963 An appeal for funds towards the cost of a new building to celebrate the School's Diamond Jubilee was launched. Fire in Principal's house.
  • 1964 Work commenced on the new building. Estimated cost: Rs. 325,000. The School celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (1904-1964). The Rt. Rev. Christopher Robinson, Bishop of Bombay, unveiled a tablet to commemorate the occasion.
  • 1966 Jubilee Hall completed.
  • 1967 The Bombay Diocesan Trust Association hands over the management of St. Peter's School to the Society of St. Peter's School, Panchgani.
  • 1968 Earthquake rocks Panchgani. Maycroft, Hill View and part of the kitchen are razed to the ground.
  • 1969 Maycroft and Hill View cottages reconstructed while the kitchen is repaired.
  • 1974 Mr. O. D. Bason retires as Principal after an innings of twenty seven years.
  • 1974 Bason Hall dormitory and staff quarters constructed.
  • 1975 Mr. Jack Timmins assumes the office of Principal.
  • 1975 The St. Peter's School, Panchgani, Old Boys' Association is formed.
  • 1980-1981 Lower Field Stadium embankment is constructed - work incomplete.
  • 1981 Mr. Timmins migrates to Australia and Mr. Morris W. Innis takes over as Principal.
  • 1981 Last meeting of the Old Boys' Association.
  • 1986 Mr. O. D. Bason expires in Panchgani.
  • 1987 Computer studies introduced in the school.
  • 1989 Lawrence Villa purchased for Rs. 15 lakhs.
  • 1993 Ground floor of Junior School block constructed.
  • 1994 Latur earthquake rocks St. Peter's. Flora House and Albert House are badly damaged.
  • 2003 Assembly Hall burns to the ground.
  • 2004 Centenary Celebrations.
  • 2005 New Assembly Hall dedicated.

[edit] School Houses

[edit] Ashlin House

Color: Green

Motto:labour et virtue

[edit] Cornwill House

Named after the former principal Rev. Cornwill Williams.

Color: Red

Motto:Nil Desperandum

[edit] Drury House

Named after the former principal Rev. J. Drury.

Color: Blue

Motto: Facta Non Verba /["Do or die" as adopted by Long serving House Master Mr. N.A. Khan]

[edit] Rowan House

Named after the fromer principal Rev. T. Rowan.

Color: White/Black

Motto:Uno Animo

[edit] Cock House Winners

  • 1979 Rowan House
  • 1981 Rowan House
  • 1982 Rowan House
  • 1983 Rowan House

[edit] Notable Alumni

Freddie Mercury: Lead singer of British rock band Queen.

Farid Amiri: Bollywood actor

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