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{{Short description|Convent school in India}}
{{About|school named "St. Edward's" in Shimla|other items of the same name|St Edward's School (disambiguation){{!}}St Edward's School}}
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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name                   = St. Edward's School
| name                 = St. Edward's School
| image                   = St-Edwards-School-Shimla-Crest.png
| image                 = St-Edwards-School-Shimla-Crest.png
| imagesize              = 150px
| image_size            = 150px
| caption                 = St. Edward's School Crest
| caption               = School crest
| pushpin_map             = India Himachal Pradesh#India
| latin_name            = {{langx|la|Schola S. Eduardi|italic=yes}}
| motto                   = ''Lumen Sequere'' ([[Latin]]: "Follow the Light")
| logo_size             = 150px
| established             = {{start date and age|df=yes|9 March 1925}}
| motto                 = {{langx|la|Lumen Sequere|italic=yes}}
| founders               = [[Irish Christian Brothers]]
| motto_translation    = "Follow the Light"
| closed                 =  
| established           = {{start date and age|df=yes|9 March 1925}}
| type                   = [[Convent school]]
| founders             = [[Irish Christian Brothers]]
| affiliation             = CBSE 2008 onwards, ICSE until 2008
| oversight            = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh|Simla Chandigarh Diocese]]
| district               = [[Shimla district| Shimla]]
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]]
| grades                 =  
| closed               =
| president               = [[Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bishop's Message - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/bishop_message.aspx|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
| type                 = [[Convent school]]
| principal               = Fr. Anil Wilson Sequeira<ref>{{Cite web|title=Principal's Message - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/principal_message.aspx|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
| patron                = [[Edward the Martyr|St. Edward]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Patron Saint - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/patron_saint.aspx|access-date=2021-03-22|website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
| head of school          =  
| affiliation           = [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] 2008 onwards <br />[[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|CISCE]] until 2008
| dean                   =  
| accreditation        = [[All India Senior School Certificate Examination|AISSCE]] <br/>[[All India Secondary School Examination|AISSE]]
| faculty                 =  
| language              = English
| staff                   = 75
| district             = [[Shimla district|Shimla]]
| students                = 2000
| grades               = Nursery - Class XII
| enrollment              =  
| president             = [[Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bishop's Message - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/bishop_message.aspx|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
| athletics               =  
| principal             = Fr. Anil Wilson Sequeira<ref>{{Cite web|title=Principal's Message - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/principal_message.aspx|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
| conference              =  
| alumni                = [[#Notable alumni|Old Edwardians]]
| colors                 =  
| head_of_school        =  
| colours                 = {{Color box|Darkblue}}{{Color box|DarkGreen}}{{Color box|Gold}} Navy blue, green & yellow
| dean                 =  
| mascot                 =  
| faculty               =  
| campus type            =  
| staff                 = 75<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty |url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/faculty.aspx |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
| campus size            =  
| enrollment            = Approx. 2000
| free_label             =  
| gender                = [[Single-sex education|Boys]]
| free_text               =  
| athletics             =  
| houses                 =  
| athletic_conference  =  
{{plainlist|
| colors               =  
* St. Luke's House  
| colours               = {{Color box|Darkblue}}{{Color box|DarkGreen}}{{Color box|Gold}} <br />Navy blue, green & yellow
* St. Mathew's House  
| mascot               =  
* St. John's House  
| campus_type          = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| campus_size          = {{cvt|15909|m²}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=School Information|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/School_Information.aspx |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
| free_label           =  
| free_text             =  
| houses               = {{plainlist|
* St. Luke's House
* St. Mathew's House
* St. John's House
* St. Mark's House
* St. Mark's House
}}
}}
| location                = Milsington Estate, [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| yearbook              = ''The Edwardian Voices''<ref>{{Cite web |title=School Magazines|url=http://www.stedwardsshimla.org/Magazine.aspx |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
| country                 = [[India]]
| rival                = [[Bishop Cotton School (Shimla)|Bishop Cotton School]]
| coordinates             = {{coord|31.095321|77.172021|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| address              = Milsington Estate, Cart Road
| information             =  
| city                  = [[Shimla]]
| website                 = {{url|stedwardsshimla.org}}
| state                = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| zipcode              = 171001
| country               = [[India]]
| coordinates           = {{coord|31.095321|77.172021|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| tuition              = ₹52,660 - ₹58,200<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fee Structure|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/fee_structure.aspx |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
| information           =  
| website               = {{URL|https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/|stedwardsshimla.org}}  
}}
}}
'''St. Edward's School''' is a premier [[convent school]] located at Milsington Estate, [[Shimla]] (H.P.), India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/st-edward-s-school-in-shimla-is-the-beacon-of-knowledge/story-JkIetNdVRoBoWpfl5EZtMO.html|title=St Edward's School in Shimla is the beacon of knowledge|date=2018-10-22|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-02-12}}</ref> It is a boys-only [[day school]]. It is widely recognized as one of the best schools in Shimla providing excellent all-round development of students. St. Edward's has been ranked among the top schools in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.educationworld.in/st-edwards-school-shimla/|title=St. Edward's School, Shimla|date=2018-11-16|website=EducationWorld|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> It was initially affiliated to [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] but was changed over to the Central Board of Secondary Education ([[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]) system in 2008. Today the School is managed by Simla Chandigarh Educational Society, under the [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh|Simla Chandigarh Diocese]]. The school offers education from Nursery to Class XII.
'''St. Edward's School''' is a convent school at Milsington Estate, [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/st-edward-s-school-in-shimla-is-the-beacon-of-knowledge/story-JkIetNdVRoBoWpfl5EZtMO.html|title=St Edward's School in Shimla is the beacon of knowledge|date=2018-10-22|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-02-12}}</ref> It is a boys'-only day school. St. Edward's has been ranked among the top schools in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.educationworld.in/st-edwards-school-shimla/|title=St. Edward's School, Shimla|date=2018-11-16|website=EducationWorld|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> It was initially affiliated to [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|CISCE]] but was changed over to the Central Board of Secondary Education ([[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]) system in 2008. Today the School is managed by Simla Chandigarh Educational Society, under the [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh|Simla Chandigarh Diocese]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About School |url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/about_school.aspx |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref> The school offers education from Nursery to Class XII.
 
== Principals ==
*Fr. Anil Wilson Sequeira, 2014 to Present
*Fr. John Bosco, 2005 to 2014
*Rev. Fr. Ambrose D’Souza, 1991 to 2005
*Lt. Col. E. R. Tullet (Retd), 1987 to 1991
*Rev. Fr. Manuel Mascarenhas, 1984 to 1987
*Rev. Bro. D. E. Hayes, 1982 to 1984
*Rev. Bro. P. G. Tynan, 1978 to 1982
*Rev. Bro. M. A. O. Sullivan, 1972 to 1978
*Rev. Bro. J. B. Mulligan, 1966 to 1972
*Rev. Bro. R. J. Steinmeyer, 1963 to 1966
*Rev. Bro. B. Walsh, 1957 to 1962
*Rev. Bro. W. I. Mckeough, 1951 to 1956
*Rev. Bro. A. O’ Callaghan, 1945 to 1950
*Rev. Bro. J. C. Touhy, 1942 to 1944
*Rev. Bro. P. Barrett, 1936 to 1941
*Rev. Bro. J. C. Dohney, 1935 to 1935
*Rev. Bro. E. Butler, 1929 to 1934
*Rev. Bro. J.C. Doheny, 1925 to 1928<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stedwardsshimla.org/principals.aspx|title=Principals - St. Edward's School, Shimla|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>


==House Club System==
==House Club System==
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{| class="wikitable" width="auto" style="text-align: center"
|-
|-
! colspan="3" | House name and Colours
! colspan="4" | House name and Colours<ref>{{Cite web|title=House System and Clubs - St. Edward's School|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/house_club_system.aspx|access-date=2021-06-21|website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>
|-
|-
! House
! House
! Motto
! Colour
! Colour
! Swatch
! Swatch
|-
|-
|St. John's || Yellow || {{colour box|#fecb00}}
|St. John's || {{lang|en|Sure and Steadfast|italic=yes}} || Yellow || {{colour box|#fecb00}}
|-
|-
|St. Matthew's || Blue || {{colour box|#091F92}}
|St. Matthew's || {{lang|en|To Dare is to Do|italic=yes}} || Blue || {{colour box|#091F92}}
|-
|-
|St. Mark's || Red || {{colour box|#c60c30}}
|St. Mark's || {{lang|en|Learn Leap Lead|italic=yes}} || Red || {{colour box|#c60c30}}
|-
|-
|St. Luke's || Green || {{colour box|#007934}}
|St. Luke's || {{lang|en|Deeds not Words|italic=yes}} || Green || {{colour box|#007934}}
|}
|}
All students are placed in one of the four [[House system|houses]]: St. Mark's House, St. Luke's House, St. Matthew's House and St. John's House.<ref>{{Cite web|title="House System and Clubs"|url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/house_club_system.aspx|access-date=2021-01-27|website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref> Each house is led by a captain and a vice-captain, who are responsible for organizing and conducting various co-curricular activities in the school. They are usually chosen on the basis of their academic performance in addition to their participation in [[sport]]s and [[culture|cultural]] activities. Apart from the house captains, there are also a school captain and a vice-captain.
All students are placed in one of the four [[House system|houses]] named after the [[Four Evangelists]]: St. Mark's House, St. Luke's House, St. Matthew's House and St. John's House. Each house is led by a captain and a vice-captain, who are responsible for organizing and conducting various co-curricular activities in the school. They are usually chosen on the basis of their academic performance in addition to their participation in [[sport]]s and [[culture|cultural]] activities. Apart from the house captains, there are also a school captain and a vice-captain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School Captains |url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/school_captains.aspx |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref> Other members of the school cabinet includes school reporter, sports captain and vice-captain, activity captain and vice-captain and school editors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School Cabinet |url=https://www.stedwardsshimla.org/school_cabinet.aspx |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.stedwardsshimla.org}}</ref>


Various clubs form a central part of holistic learning in the school, namely the [[Culture|cultural]] club, [[science]] and [[mathematics|maths]] club, [[Literature|literary]] club, [[Sport|sports]] club, [[environmentalism|eco]] club and [[yoga]].
Various clubs form a central part of holistic learning in the school, namely the [[Culture|cultural]] club, [[science]] and [[mathematics|maths]] club, [[Literature|literary]] club, [[sport]]s club, [[environmentalism|eco]] club and [[yoga]].


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
The school landed itself in a controversy in 2012 by not allowing a [[Sikh]] student to wear a [[turban]] in school.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=ShimlaApril 27|first1=Manjeet Sehgal|last2=April 28|first2=2012UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2012 09:22|title=School in Shimla stops Sikh student from wearing turban|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/turban-controversy-shimla-st-edward-school-sikh-students-100395-2012-04-27|access-date=2021-03-22|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-28|title=Shimla missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear turbans|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/shimla-missionary-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-turbans/story-KwtH4xCgTiivvDQUoy3TgK.html|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Turban controversy at Shimla school|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/turban-controversy-at-shimla-school-478849|access-date=2021-03-22|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The issue was settled after the intervention of the government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shimla school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban|url=https://www.ndtv.com/cities/shimla-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-full-turban-479235|access-date=2021-03-22|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-28|title=Missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban|url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/himachal-pradesh/missionary-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-full-turban_772267.html|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> It was not a big problem but it still marked a spot on the school's history.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Apr 28|first1=Surekha Dhaleta / TNN / Updated|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=06:41|title=Sikhs in Shimla threaten stir over turban issue {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikhs-in-shimla-threaten-stir-over-turban-issue/articleshow/12905557.cms|access-date=2021-03-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-26|title=Turban ban in Shimla convent school?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/latest-news/turban-ban-in-shimla-convent-school/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
The school landed itself in a controversy in 2012 by not allowing a [[Sikh]] student to wear a [[turban]] in school.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Manjeet |last=Sehgal|date=April 27, 2012|title=School in Shimla stops Sikh student from wearing turban|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/turban-controversy-shimla-st-edward-school-sikh-students-100395-2012-04-27|access-date=2021-03-22|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-28|title=Shimla missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear turbans|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/shimla-missionary-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-turbans/story-KwtH4xCgTiivvDQUoy3TgK.html|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Turban controversy at Shimla school|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/turban-controversy-at-shimla-school-478849|access-date=2021-03-22|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The issue was settled after the intervention of the government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shimla school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban|url=https://www.ndtv.com/cities/shimla-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-full-turban-479235|access-date=2021-03-22|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-28|title=Missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban|url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/himachal-pradesh/missionary-school-to-allow-sikh-students-to-wear-full-turban_772267.html|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Surekha Dhaleta|date=Apr 28, 2012|title=Sikhs in Shimla threaten stir over turban issue {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikhs-in-shimla-threaten-stir-over-turban-issue/articleshow/12905557.cms|access-date=2021-03-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-04-26|title=Turban ban in Shimla convent school?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/latest-news/turban-ban-in-shimla-convent-school/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
[[File:The_Chief_of_Army_Staff,_General_Bipin_Rawat_calling_on_the_Vice_President,_Shri_M._Hamid_Ansari,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_03,_2017_(1).jpg|alt=|The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on January 03, 2017|thumb]]
* [[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]], former Vice President, India<ref name="Vice president of India">{{Cite web|url=http://aligarhmovement.com/aligarians/hamid_ansari|title=Mohammad Hamid Ansari|website=aligarhmovement.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090401/himplus.htm#5|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal PLUS|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2020-02-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=IANS|date=2015-06-08|title=Ansari visits alma mater, refreshes memories|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ansari-visits-alma-mater-refreshes-memories-115060800979_1.html|access-date=2021-11-18}}</ref>
 
* [[Bipin Rawat]], former Chief of Defence Staff, Indian Armed Forces & former Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2016-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/rawat-visits-alma-mater-artrac-772528|title=Rawat visits alma mater, ARTRAC|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Army chief Gen Rawat visits alma mater St Edward's School, Shimla|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/army-chief-gen-rawat-visits-alma-mater-st-edwards-school-shimla-772411|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]], former Vice President, India<ref name="Vice president of India">{{Cite web|url=http://aligarhmovement.com/aligarians/hamid_ansari|title=Mohammad Hamid Ansari|website=aligarhmovement.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090401/himplus.htm#5|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal PLUS|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2020-02-12}}</ref>
* [[Ajay Banga]], President, World Bank & ex-CEO, Mastercard<ref>{{Cite news |title=World Bank prez nominee studied at St Edward's |language=en |work=Tribuneindia News Service |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/world-bank-prez-nominee-studied-at-st-edwards-482940 |access-date=2023-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-25 |title=Proud moment for St Edwards as its alumnus set to be World Bank president |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/proud-moment-for-st-edwards-as-its-alumnus-set-to-be-world-bank-president-101677271976827.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bipin Rawat]], Incumbent Chief of Defence Staff of India & former Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2016-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/rawat-visits-alma-mater-artrac-772528|title=Rawat visits alma mater, ARTRAC|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref>
* [[Virbhadra Singh]], former Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-23|title=Himachal Pradesh University to set up chair in Virbhadra Singh's memory|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/himachal-pradesh-university-to-set-up-chair-in-virbhadra-singh-s-memory-101629692122585.html|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Virbhadra Singh]], former Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh
* [[Kanwar Pal Singh Gill]], ex-DGP, Punjab Police<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/A-time-to-Gill/articleshow/17267689.cms | title=A time to Gill - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
*[[Kanwar Pal Singh Gill]], ex-DGP, Punjab Police<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/A-time-to-Gill/articleshow/17267689.cms | title=A time to Gill - Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Deepak Gupta (judge)|Deepak Gupta]], former Judge, Supreme Court of India
*Reginald Massey, author<ref>{{Cite news|last=Massey|first=Reginald|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/18/kps-gill-obituary|title=KPS Gill obituary|date=2017-06-18|newspaper=the Guardian|access-date=2018-05-01|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sanjay Karol]], Judge, Supreme Court of India
*[[Deepak Gupta (judge)|Deepak Gupta]], Judge, Supreme Court of India
* [[Sanjay Karol]], Chief Justice, Patna High Court
* [[Sudhir Kakar]], psychoanalyst and author<ref>{{Cite web|title=Me And My Couch| work= Outlook India Magazine|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/me-and-my-couch/271384|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
* [[Sudhir Kakar]], psychoanalyst and author<ref>{{Cite web|title=Me And My Couch| work= Outlook India Magazine|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/me-and-my-couch/271384|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>
* [[Ashok Sukumaran]], media artist
* [[Ashok Sukumaran]], media artist
* [[Anil Wilson]], former Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh University<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/26/stories/2009062657090500.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628094324/http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/26/stories/2009062657090500.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2009-06-28 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | title=Anil Wilson passes away| date=2009-06-25}}</ref>
* [[Anil Wilson]], former Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh University<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/26/stories/2009062657090500.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628094324/http://www.hindu.com/2009/06/26/stories/2009062657090500.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2009-06-28 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | title=Anil Wilson passes away| date=2009-06-25}}</ref>
*[[Vijay Kumar Berry]], Maha Vir Chakra recipient
* [[Vijay Kumar Berry]], Maha Vir Chakra recipient
*[[Raj Mohan Vohra]], Maha Vir Chakra recipient and Commander of the Eastern Command, Indian Army
* [[Raj Mohan Vohra]], Maha Vir Chakra recipient & Commander of the Eastern Command, Indian Army
* [[Antony Jameson]], Professor of Engineering in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University, USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aero-comlab.stanford.edu/jameson/biography.html|title=Antony Jameson's Home Page, Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics|website=aero-comlab.stanford.edu|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
* [[Antony Jameson]], Professor of Engineering in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aero-comlab.stanford.edu/jameson/biography.html|title=Antony Jameson's Home Page, Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics|website=aero-comlab.stanford.edu|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
* [[Pratap Bhanu Mehta]], former Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University & former President, Centre for Policy Research  
* [[Pratap Bhanu Mehta]], former Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University & former President, Centre for Policy Research  
*[[Ashok Chopra]], journalist and author
* [[Ashok Chopra]], journalist and author
* [[Anirudh Singh (politician)|Anirudh Singh]], Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sh. Anirudh Singh Kasumpti |url=https://hpvidhansabha.nic.in/Member/Details/71 |website=HP Vidhan Sabha}}</ref>
* [[Harsh Mahajan]], Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
* [[Sanjay Chauhan (politician)|Sanjay Chauhan]], ex-Mayor, Shimla Municipal Corporation
 
==See also==
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* [[Bishop Cotton School, Shimla]] (1859)
* [[Auckland House School, Shimla]] (1868)
* [[Convent of Jesus and Mary, Chelsea, Shimla]] (1864)
* [[Loreto Convent, Tara Hall, Shimla]] (1892)
* [[St. Bede's College, Shimla]] (1904)
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==References==
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==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.stedwardsshimla.org}}
* {{Official website|http://www.stedwardsshimla.org}}
* {{URL|https://seoba.stedwardsshimla.org/|Old Boys Association}}
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Latest revision as of 14:23, 12 March 2026


This article is about school named "St. Edward's" in Shimla. For other items of the same name, see St Edward's School.
St. Edward's School
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School crest
Address
Milsington Estate, Cart Road

Shimla
,
Himachal Pradesh
171001

India
Coordinates31°05′43″N 77°10′19″E / 31.095321°N 77.172021°E / 31.095321; 77.172021
Information
TypeConvent school
MottoScript error: The function "langx" does not exist.
("Follow the Light")
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. Edward[1]
Established9 March 1925; 101 years ago (9 March 1925)
FoundersIrish Christian Brothers
School districtShimla
OversightSimla Chandigarh Diocese
PresidentIgnatius Loyola Mascarenhas[2]
PrincipalFr. Anil Wilson Sequeira[3]
Staff75[4]
GradesNursery - Class XII
GenderBoys
EnrollmentApprox. 2000
LanguageEnglish
Campus size15,909 m2 (171,240 sq ft)[5]
Campus typeUrban
Houses
  • St. Luke's House
  • St. Mathew's House
  • St. John's House
  • St. Mark's House
Colour(s)   
Navy blue, green & yellow
RivalBishop Cotton School
AccreditationAISSCE
AISSE
YearbookThe Edwardian Voices[6]
Tuition₹52,660 - ₹58,200[7]
AffiliationCBSE 2008 onwards
CISCE until 2008
AlumniOld Edwardians
Websitestedwardsshimla.org

St. Edward's School is a convent school at Milsington Estate, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.[8] It is a boys'-only day school. St. Edward's has been ranked among the top schools in India.[9] It was initially affiliated to CISCE but was changed over to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) system in 2008. Today the School is managed by Simla Chandigarh Educational Society, under the Bishop of Simla Chandigarh Diocese.[10] The school offers education from Nursery to Class XII.

House Club System[edit | edit source]

House name and Colours[11]
House Motto Colour Swatch
St. John's Sure and Steadfast Yellow  
St. Matthew's To Dare is to Do Blue  
St. Mark's Learn Leap Lead Red  
St. Luke's Deeds not Words Green  

All students are placed in one of the four houses named after the Four Evangelists: St. Mark's House, St. Luke's House, St. Matthew's House and St. John's House. Each house is led by a captain and a vice-captain, who are responsible for organizing and conducting various co-curricular activities in the school. They are usually chosen on the basis of their academic performance in addition to their participation in sports and cultural activities. Apart from the house captains, there are also a school captain and a vice-captain.[12] Other members of the school cabinet includes school reporter, sports captain and vice-captain, activity captain and vice-captain and school editors.[13]

Various clubs form a central part of holistic learning in the school, namely the cultural club, science and maths club, literary club, sports club, eco club and yoga.

Controversy[edit | edit source]

The school landed itself in a controversy in 2012 by not allowing a Sikh student to wear a turban in school.[14][15][16] The issue was settled after the intervention of the government.[17][18][19][20]

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Patron Saint - St. Edward's School". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Bishop's Message - St. Edward's School".
  3. ↑ "Principal's Message - St. Edward's School".
  4. ↑ "Faculty". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "School Information". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "School Magazines". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Fee Structure". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "St Edward's School in Shimla is the beacon of knowledge". Hindustan Times. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  9. ↑ "St. Edward's School, Shimla". EducationWorld. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "About School". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "House System and Clubs - St. Edward's School". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "School Captains". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "School Cabinet". www.stedwardsshimla.org. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  14. ↑ Sehgal, Manjeet (27 April 2012). "School in Shimla stops Sikh student from wearing turban". India Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  15. ↑ "Shimla missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear turbans". Hindustan Times. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  16. ↑ "Turban controversy at Shimla school". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  17. ↑ "Shimla school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  18. ↑ "Missionary school to allow Sikh students to wear full turban". Zee News. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  19. ↑ Surekha Dhaleta (28 April 2012). "Sikhs in Shimla threaten stir over turban issue | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  20. ↑ "Turban ban in Shimla convent school?". The Indian Express. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  21. ↑ "Mohammad Hamid Ansari". aligarhmovement.com. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  22. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal PLUS". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  23. ↑ IANS (8 June 2015). "Ansari visits alma mater, refreshes memories". Business Standard India. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  24. ↑ "Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander". 2 January 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  25. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Rawat visits alma mater, ARTRAC". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  26. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Army chief Gen Rawat visits alma mater St Edward's School, Shimla". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  27. ↑ "World Bank prez nominee studied at St Edward's". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  28. ↑ "Proud moment for St Edwards as its alumnus set to be World Bank president". Hindustan Times. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  29. ↑ "Himachal Pradesh University to set up chair in Virbhadra Singh's memory". Hindustan Times. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  30. ↑ "A time to Gill - Times of India". The Times of India.
  31. ↑ "Me And My Couch". Outlook India Magazine. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  32. ↑ "Anil Wilson passes away". The Hindu. 25 June 2009. Archived from the original on 28 June 2009.
  33. ↑ "Antony Jameson's Home Page, Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics". aero-comlab.stanford.edu. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  34. ↑ "Sh. Anirudh Singh Kasumpti". HP Vidhan Sabha.

External links[edit | edit source]

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