Scindia School

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The Scindia School is one of India's most prestigous boarding schools for boys, situated in a beautiful historic fortress known as Gwalior Fort, in the city of Gwalior, India. It was originally conceived as exclusivley for Nobles and Princes of Royal families, particularly the Marathas. Though the school is now open for all and does not differentiate between students from elite and common backgrounds, to this date the school traditions and customs reflect the royalty of the school's rich foundations.

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[edit] History

The Scindia School was founded by the late Maharaja Madhavrao Jayaji Rao Scindia of Gwalior in 1897. Originally called the Sardar School, it was meant exclusively for sons of Indian princes and nobles. It was originally located within the city of Gwalior, but was shifted to the Gwalior Fort around the turn of the century. The School eventually became a public residential school for boys under the headmastership of Mr. F G Pearce. The school celebrated its centenary in October 1997.

[edit] The School

Geographically situated at the heart of India, The Scindia School is about the spirit, morals and ethics of India. The spirit, that makes human beings humane, pervades the school, moulding scholars and sportsmen to steer India in its path of progress. A historic, natural and tranquil institution away from the din of the city nurtures an ideal educational environment for both students and teachers. A blend of tradition and modernity , this institution has hues of history and achievement in the air which imparts a natural impetus towards a Scindian’s quest for excellence in all spheres of life. The beauty and invigorating atmosphere of the school is a result of its unique setting on the historic hill fortress of Gwalior, 300ft above the surrounding city.Carving the leaders of tomorrow who come out victorious from all walks of life with just two letters to add dictiction.

The school is amongst the top residential schools in India. It may actually be the best. The school has classes from grade 6 till grade 12. It is the first school in India to be a member of a reputed international organisation Round Square, an organisation of the most reputed schools in the world.

The School is divided into twelve Houses, four for juniors and eight for seniors, each named after important places and individuals from Maratha History.

Junior Houses: Jankoji, Dattaji (Sarvapalli), Nimaji, Kanerkhed (Siddharth).

Senior Houses: Jayaji, Ranoji, Mahadji, Jeevaji, Madhav, Shivaji, Jyotiba (Ravindra)*, Daulat (Vivekanand), Jayappa (Chaitanya).

* Jyotiba house was discontinued from 2003.

The four Houses for the Junior Boys are looked after by Housemistresses, matrons and other domestic staff. The senior houses have a Housemaster and a resident tutor along with the necessary domestic staff. The total strength of students is approximately 630.

[edit] Religious Affiliation

Though the school's traditions and practices are markedly Indian, the school is secular.

[edit] Eminent Alumni

Some of the School's alumni (know as Old Boys) have gone on to eminence:

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