Hebron School

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Hebron School
File:Hebron School New Logo.png
Address
Hebron School, Lushington Hall

Ootacamund
,
Tamil Nadu 643001

India
Information
TypePrivate international school
Christian school
MottoDeo Supremo
(For God above all)
Established1899; 125 years ago (1899)
PrincipalMr Timothy Wright (acting principal)
GradesPreschool–13
Number of students370 approx.
8 pre-school
77 elementary school
62 junior high school
225 senior high school
Campus size22 acres (8.9 ha)
Campus typeRural
Colour(s)Blue and gold
PublicationZenith
Hebron Highlights
AlumniOld Hebronites
Websitehebronooty.org

Hebron School is a co-educational day and boarding independent international Christian school in Ootacamund, the hill station also known as Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, southern India. The school is a boarding school operated by a Protestant Christian trust with the aim of providing education to the children of Christian workers and other families, predominantly those living in India, but also from other parts of Asia.

The school is non-denominational, and accepts students of all faiths and of none.

Non-Indian readers should note that grades/forms/year groups are called "standards", abbreviated "Std."; the standards on this page do correspond directly to the year numbers used in England and Wales, e.g. Std.12 is Year 12 (formerly Lower Sixth) in Hebron School.

History[edit]

The school traces its origin to 1899 when a group of Protestant missionaries, who had come to the hills on vacation and were staying at Brooklands Christian Guest Home in nearby Coonoor, decided it would be of benefit to their children to live year round in the temperate and clean surroundings of the Nilgiri hills. Due to the high altitude – Ooty being at 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level – these hills enjoy year-round cool temperatures and abundant rainfall, and their climate has often been compared to Europe. Initially the school operated as a type of boarding house where children would stay, and either be home-educated in house or sent to one of the local schools. It was named Hebron School in 1902.

In February 1961, Lushington Boys School was started at Lushington Hall, Ooty – these premises had formerly been a hostel for boys from Breeks Memorial School. Hebron School, Lushington Hall's sister school for girls, was situated at the Silverdale campus in Coonoor, approximately 20 km away. As time progressed it was decided that co-education would be more beneficial to the children, and in 1974 the two schools were amalgamated, with the senior school at Lushington Hall, Ooty (the senior girls were housed separately at Selborne) and the junior school at Coonoor. In 1977(?) the junior school moved to Ooty so that the whole school could be together. The Silverdale campus (often referred to as Hebron Coonoor or Titch Heb) was sold to Christian Mission Service and is now a children's home and industrial training institute.

Campus[edit]

The present, amalgamated school is known as Hebron School and is situated in 20 acres (8.1 ha) of woodland around the former stately home of Lushington Hall. The Ooty Government Botanical Gardens and the school share a common entrance. It is sometimes known as "Hebron International School", as it was at least for some time recognised by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and because there are students from over 25 nationalities studying at the school.

The school is very small by Indian standards and consists of around 375 students.

The student body represents 26 countries and many cultural and religious backgrounds. 39% of present students are Indian and 61% are other nationalities. 90% of the students are boarders.

Many, but not all of students are Protestants. The school is not restricted to the children of Christian workers in India alone, but is open to those of Christian workers worldwide, with a special emphasis on Asia and Africa, as well as children of "business parents" based in India.

Academics[edit]

Students follow the International British school system and study for IGCSEs, AS and A levels. These examinations are generally assessed by the boards CAIE and Edexcel (international exams).[1]

Residential care[edit]

There are 15 dormitories (or "dorms"), arranged vertically, i.e. by age and sex. All dorms are single-sex. All boys' dorms are on the Lushington campus along with the youngest girls' dorms (Stds 5/6, around 9/10 years of age). The girls' dorms (Std. 7 upwards) are on the Selborne campus (about 1 km from Lushington), and girls travel to school by bus or on foot (older girls). [2]

Activities[edit]

Music[edit]

Every year students are eligible to be entered for the ABRSM grade exams. Examiners from the United Kingdom conduct the exams at the school. In November 2006 12 students received distinctions and 25 received merits, in 2007 90 students were entered for exams and in 2008 73 students again received 12 distinctions and 25 merits. Several students also received the Majolly Rolling Trophy in Singing for the most outstanding musicians in south India and the Admiral Dawson Rolling Trophy for Stds 6–8 for the most promising musicians in South India.[1]

Sport[edit]

Athletics (track and field), swimming, cross-country running, football (soccer), field and indoor hockey, cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, squash, softball and touch rugby are all sports offered at the school.[1]

Drama[edit]

The school's annual Drama Festival consists of students from Stds 7, 9, 11, 13 participating in the art of theatre. Often, inter-school competitions within the Nilgiris are held.[1]

Christian activities[edit]

These are voluntary activities that include regular Bible Studies, retreats and youth fellowships that help students discover the faith.[1]

Student Council[edit]

Students are encouraged to take up leadership roles that will not only serve as a means to benefit themselves but also to act as the role models of the students. There are two major student-run events during the academic year. There are also a significant amount of fund-raising activities during the year. [1]

International Guest System[edit]

  • Hebron School runs an International Guest (IG) system. The program takes on young people across the globe, primarily recently graduated students, and provides them with free lodging in exchange for their service. Usually IGs are responsible for helping in a particular dormitory and are given other subject related duties. IGs almost always commit to a single semester (6 months) in the school.[citation needed]
  • Senior persons occasionally join the system, but are more often referred to as 'Senior Volunteers' than IGs.[citation needed]

Administration[edit]

  • Mr. Timothy Wright has been appointed Principal. Senior Management and School Council serve as the main decision-making bodies.[1]
  • Ms. Julia Coombs is the Head of Junior School, Mr. Benjamin Sampler is the Head of Middle School, Mr. Benedict Medhurst is the Head of Senior School, Mr. Graham Twigger is the Head of A levels. Mrs. Ruth Jacob is Vice Principal for Student Welfare and Mrs. Dagmar Baron is Vice Principal for Academics.

Notable alumni[edit]

See also: Category:Hebron School alumni

Leavers' Service Speakers[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Hebron School (2012–2013). Student Handbook. Ootacamund, The Nilgiris: Hebron School.
  2. ↑ Hebron School. "Residential Care". Residential Care. Hebron School. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Bilimoria, Karan. "Biography – Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea". Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Singh, Veenu. "Personal Agenda: Kalki Koechlin, Actress". Brunch Stories. Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  5. ↑ "Home Page". Serena Kern Official Website.
  6. ↑ mohanlal, Pranav. "Pranav Mohanlal News". Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  7. ↑ Karthik, Gautham. "Gautham Karthik News". Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  8. ↑ name=Apoorva Elizabeth Mittra>"Hebron Highlights 2006–2007". Hebron Highlights 2006–2007.
  9. ↑ Hebron Highlights 2006–2007. Ootacamund, The Nilgiris: Hebron School. 2007.

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 11°25′07″N 76°42′50″E / 11.418605°N 76.713973°E / 11.418605; 76.713973

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