Bombay Scottish School, Powai
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Perseverentia et Fide in Deo Perseverance and Faith in God | |
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Raheja Vihar, Off Chandivali Farm Road, Powai Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400072 India | |
| Coordinates | 19°7′5.5″N 72°53′36″E / 19.118194°N 72.89333°ECoordinates: 19°7′5.5″N 72°53′36″E / 19.118194°N 72.89333°E |
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| Type | Private School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Founded | 1997 |
| School board | ICSE |
| Principal | Alice Barretto |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 10th |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Average class size | 42 -45 |
| Classes offered | Jr KG to 10th |
| Language | English (UK) |
| Hours in school day | 8-8.5 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Houses | Blue, Green, Red, Yellow |
| Song | Sing Bombay Scottish School |
| Yearbook | Tartan and The Scottish Herald |
| School fees | 60,000 per annum |
| Affiliation | Indian Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Website | www.bombayscottish.in/powai |
Bombay Scottish School is a private, co-educational school located in Mumbai, India. It is an affiliate of the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
School flag and motto
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 Sport's Day. The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo" which means perseverance and faith in god.
Curriculum
The Bombay Scottish School follows the syllabus of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. English is the medium of instruction. Hindi is taught as a second language and Marathi is taught as a third language(from 1st standard to 8th standard). French is taught as an elective subject(ninth and 10th standard only). Tests are conducted periodically and examinations are held at the end of every school term. The school's students have consistently performed well at the I.C.S.E. examinations .
Culture
Bombay Scottish is a cosmopolitan school. Although the majority of the pupils are Hindu by religion, the school attempts to impart Christian values to the children. 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
The school is managed by a Board of Trustees. A Senior Academic Coordinator manages the curricular activities of the school. The Senior Academic Coordinator is Jane Kotian. 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 Bhattacharjee
- Middle School Co-ordinator: Joanna Stanes
- High School Co-ordinator: Esther Selvaraj
Student office bearers
A School Captain and a Vice-Captain are selected from amongst the students of Class 10 by the Principal upon recommendation by the Faculty. Additionally, House Captains and Vice-Captains (two for each house) are selected by the teachers and Principal. A Sports Captain and a Sports Vice-Captain are selected to manage the sports activities of the House. Student wardens(known as Prefects) are elected every year from among the higher classes(8th, 9th and 10th standards) to maintain discipline and order within classes.
House system
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.
| Boys | Girls | |
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| MacGregor | Elizabeth | |
| Kennedy | Victoria | |
| MacPherson | Catherine | |
| Haddow | Anne |