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The '''Bombay Scottish School, Powai''' ('''BSS''' or '''BSS Powai'''), also popularly known as '''Scottish''', is a private, [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[day school]] located in [[Powai]] in [[Mumbai]], India. It is an affiliate of [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim]]. The institution was established on 21 June 1997 by Mark David. | The '''Bombay Scottish School, Powai''' ('''BSS''' or '''BSS Powai'''), also popularly known as '''Scottish''', is a private, [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] [[day school]] located in [[Powai]] in [[Mumbai]], India. It is an affiliate of [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim]]. The institution was established on 21 June 1997 by Mark David. | ||
The school caters to pupils from [[kindergarten]] up to class 10 and the medium of instruction is English. The school is affiliated with the [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]], New Delhi, which conducts the [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] examinations at the close of class 10. | The school caters to pupils from [[kindergarten]] up to class 10 and the medium of instruction is English. The school is affiliated with the [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]], New Delhi, which conducts the [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] examinations at the close of class 10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bombay Scottish |url=http://bombayscottish.in/powai/history.php |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=bombayscottish.in}}</ref> | ||
== School shield and crest == | == School shield and crest == | ||
The school shield represents the Cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The white crux decussata (cross) quarters the shield into four segments, each representing a house colour denoted by the Fleur-de-lis (blue house), the Castle (red house), the Lion (green house) and the Palm Tree (yellow house). | The school shield represents the Cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The white crux decussata (cross) quarters the shield into four segments, each representing a house colour denoted by the Fleur-de-lis (blue house), the Castle (red house), the Lion (green house) and the Palm Tree (yellow house).<ref name="flag">{{Cite web |title=Bombay Scottish |url=http://bombayscottish.in/powai/flag.php |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=bombayscottish.in}}</ref> | ||
== School flag and motto == | == School flag and motto == | ||
The school flag features the white cross of [[Saint Andrew|St. Andrew]] against a blue band. St. Andrew is the [[patron saint]] of [[Scotland]]. It bears the 'Crux decussata'. The flag is flown during ceremonial occasions like the school's Sports Day. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo ([[Latin]])" which means perseverance and faith in God. | The school flag features the white cross of [[Saint Andrew|St. Andrew]] against a blue band. St. Andrew is the [[patron saint]] of [[Scotland]]. It bears the 'Crux decussata'. The flag is flown during ceremonial occasions like the school's Sports Day. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo ([[Latin]])" which means perseverance and faith in God.<ref name="flag"/> | ||
== Curriculum == | == Curriculum == | ||
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== Management == | == Management == | ||
The school is managed by the Committee of Management, the Board of Trustees for the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society. The Principal of this school is Jane Kotian, who manages the general administration. | The school is managed by the Committee of Management, the Board of Trustees for the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society. The Principal of this school is Jane Kotian, who manages the general administration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Principal's Message|url=http://bombayscottish.in/powai/message.php|website=bombayscottish.in|accessdate=17 April 2018}}</ref> The Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms Esther Selvaraj manages the academics and co-curricular activities of the school. There are Academic coordinators at the Junior School, Middle School and High School levels. | ||
* Junior School Co-ordinator: Tina Quadras | * Junior School Co-ordinator: Tina Quadras | ||
* Upper Primary Co-ordinator: Mithua Chakravorty | * Upper Primary Co-ordinator: Mithua Chakravorty | ||
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== House system == | == House system == | ||
The main objective of the [[House system|House System]] 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 activity|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. | The main objective of the [[House system|House System]] 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 activity|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bombay Scottish |url=http://bombayscottish.in/powai/houses.php |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=bombayscottish.in}}</ref> | ||
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===Arts and entertainment=== | ===Arts and entertainment=== | ||
* [[Aditya Bhattacharya]] – Indian film director and screenwriter | * [[Aditya Bhattacharya]] – Indian film director and screenwriter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/36/2011052920110529012520159fd85c1f0/Aamir-Khan-redux.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117192132/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/36/2011052920110529012520159fd85c1f0/Aamir-Khan-redux.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 January 2013|title=Aamir Khan redux|date=29 May 2011|publisher=BangaloreMirror.com|access-date=3 June 2011}}</ref> | ||
* [[Aditya Chopra]] (1987) – Indian film director, screenwriter and producer | * [[Aditya Chopra]] (1987) – Indian film director, screenwriter and producer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/52454/|title=She has the Best Curves|date=8 August 2004|work=The Indian Express |location=India|access-date=30 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Amrita Puri]] - Indian [[Bollywood]] Actress and daughter of Adiya Puri, managing director of [[HDFC Bank]] | * [[Amrita Puri]] - Indian [[Bollywood]] Actress and daughter of Adiya Puri, managing director of [[HDFC Bank]] | ||
* [[Aziz Mirza]] – Bollywood director | * [[Aziz Mirza]] – Bollywood director<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/yw/2003/05/24/stories/2003052401990300.htm|title=Dream maker|year=2003|work=The Hindu|location=India|access-date=28 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606124327/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/yw/2003/05/24/stories/2003052401990300.htm|archive-date=6 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* [[Dharmesh Darshan]] – Bollywood film director and screenwriter | * [[Dharmesh Darshan]] – Bollywood film director and screenwriter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jan/06dhar.htm|title=Mela is a calculated effort on my part|date=6 January 2000|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=4 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Rahul Sharma (musician)|Rahul Sharma]] – Musician of [[Hindustani classical music]] | * [[Rahul Sharma (musician)|Rahul Sharma]] – Musician of [[Hindustani classical music]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090729/jsp/telekids/story_11291817.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604144118/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090729/jsp/telekids/story_11291817.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 June 2011|title=My Fundays|date=29 July 2009 |work=The Telegraph |location=Kolkota, India |access-date=30 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Ranjit Hoskote]] (1984) – Indian poet, [[art critic]], [[Culture theory|cultural theorist]] and independent [[curator]] | * [[Ranjit Hoskote]] (1984) – Indian poet, [[art critic]], [[Culture theory|cultural theorist]] and independent [[curator]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturebase.net/artist.php?4035|title=Ranjit Hoskote's Profile|year=2007|publisher=Culturebase.net|access-date=30 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Rishi Vohra]] (1990) - Author | * [[Rishi Vohra]] (1990) - Author<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rishivohra.com/education/|title = Education &#124; Rishi Vohra}}</ref> | ||
* [[Tusshar Kapoor]] – Bollywood actor | * [[Tusshar Kapoor]] – Bollywood actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/chat/trans/0522tuss.htm|title=Transcript of Chat with Tusshar Kapoor|date=22 May 2001|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=30 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Uday Chopra]] (1989) – Bollywood actor | * [[Uday Chopra]] (1989) – Bollywood actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-uday-chopra-gym.htm|title=Uday Chopra has built a state-of-the-art gym at Yashraj Studios|date=28 October 2009|publisher=[[MiD DAY]]|access-date=30 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
* [[Vikas Bhalla]] – Indian television and movie actor and singer | * [[Vikas Bhalla]] – Indian television and movie actor and singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980203/03450884.html|title=Face Off with Vikas Bhalla|date=3 February 1998|work=The Indian Express|location=India|access-date=30 January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100122143452/http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980203/03450884.html|archive-date=22 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
* [[Rohan Gavaskar]] (1992) – Indian [[cricket]]er | * [[Rohan Gavaskar]] (1992) – Indian [[cricket]]er<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bombay-times/Rohan-bowls-maiden-over/articleshow/42115296.cms|title=Rohan bowls maiden over|date=2 April 2003|work=The Times of India|location=India|access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Address | |
Raheja Vihar, Off Chandivali Farm Road, Powai , | |
| Coordinates | 19°7′5.5″N 72°53′36″E / 19.118194°N 72.89333°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Motto | Perseverentia et fide in Deo (Perseverance and faith in God) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Founded | 21 June 1997 |
| School board | ICSE |
| Principal | Jane Kotian |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 9th |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Classes | 36 |
| Average class size | 42 - 45 |
| Classes offered | Jr KG to 10th |
| Hours in school day | 8 – 8.5 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Houses | Blue, Green, Red, Yellow |
| Song | Sing Bombay Scottish School |
| Yearbook | Tartan |
| School fees | 118,000 per annum |
| Affiliation | Indian Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Website | [1] |
The Bombay Scottish School, Powai (BSS or BSS Powai), also popularly known as Scottish, is a private, Christian co-educational day school located in Powai in Mumbai, India. It is an affiliate of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. The institution was established on 21 June 1997 by Mark David.
The school caters to pupils from kindergarten up to class 10 and the medium of instruction is English. The school is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi, which conducts the ICSE examinations at the close of class 10.[1]
School shield and crest[edit | edit source]
The school shield represents the Cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The white crux decussata (cross) quarters the shield into four segments, each representing a house colour denoted by the Fleur-de-lis (blue house), the Castle (red house), the Lion (green house) and the Palm Tree (yellow house).[2]
School flag and motto[edit | edit source]
The school flag features the white cross of St. Andrew against a blue band. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. It bears the 'Crux decussata'. The flag is flown during ceremonial occasions like the school's Sports Day. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo (Latin)" which means perseverance and faith in God.[2]
Curriculum[edit | edit source]
The Bombay Scottish School follows the syllabus of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) since 20 September 2000. English is the medium of instruction. Hindi is taught as a second language and Marathi is taught as a third language. Tests are conducted periodically and examinations are held at the end of every school term.
Culture[edit | edit source]
Bombay Scottish is a cosmopolitan school. Although the majority of the pupils are Hindu by religion, the school attempts to impart Christian values. 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[edit | edit source]
The school is managed by the Committee of Management, the Board of Trustees for the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society. The Principal of this school is Jane Kotian, who manages the general administration.[3] The Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms Esther Selvaraj manages the academics and co-curricular activities of the school. There are Academic coordinators at the Junior School, Middle School and High School levels.
- Junior School Co-ordinator: Tina Quadras
- Upper Primary Co-ordinator: Mithua Chakravorty
- Middle School Co-ordinator: Harpreet Kaur
- High School Co-ordinator: Monicca David
House system[edit | edit source]
The main objective of the House System 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.[4]
| Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| MacGregor | Elizabeth | |
| Kennedy | Victoria | |
| MacPherson | Catherine | |
| Haddow | Anne |
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
Arts and entertainment[edit | edit source]
- Aditya Bhattacharya – Indian film director and screenwriter[5]
- Aditya Chopra (1987) – Indian film director, screenwriter and producer[6]
- Amrita Puri - Indian Bollywood Actress and daughter of Adiya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank
- Aziz Mirza – Bollywood director[7]
- Dharmesh Darshan – Bollywood film director and screenwriter[8]
- Rahul Sharma – Musician of Hindustani classical music[9]
- Ranjit Hoskote (1984) – Indian poet, art critic, cultural theorist and independent curator[10]
- Rishi Vohra (1990) - Author[11]
- Tusshar Kapoor – Bollywood actor[12]
- Uday Chopra (1989) – Bollywood actor[13]
- Vikas Bhalla – Indian television and movie actor and singer[14]
Sports[edit | edit source]
- Rohan Gavaskar (1992) – Indian cricketer[15]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bombay Scottish". bombayscottish.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bombay Scottish". bombayscottish.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ "Principal's Message". bombayscottish.in. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ↑ "Bombay Scottish". bombayscottish.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ "Aamir Khan redux". BangaloreMirror.com. 29 May 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "She has the Best Curves". The Indian Express. India. 8 August 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Dream maker". The Hindu. India. 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
- ↑ "Mela is a calculated effort on my part". Rediff.com. 6 January 2000. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ↑ "My Fundays". The Telegraph. Kolkota, India. 29 July 2009. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Ranjit Hoskote's Profile". Culturebase.net. 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Education | Rishi Vohra".
- ↑ "Transcript of Chat with Tusshar Kapoor". Rediff.com. 22 May 2001. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Uday Chopra has built a state-of-the-art gym at Yashraj Studios". MiD DAY. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Face Off with Vikas Bhalla". The Indian Express. India. 3 February 1998. Archived from the original on 22 January 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Rohan bowls maiden over". The Times of India. India. 2 April 2003. Retrieved 2 February 2010.