St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh

St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh

Semper Sursum - Always Aim Higher
Location
Sector - 45B
Chandigarh 160047
India
Information
Type Public school
Established April 12,1982
Founder Harold Anthony Patrick Carver
Staff 250
Grades Lower Five - Upper Five
Number of students 3000
Houses 4 (Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn)
Colour(s) Blue and grey          
Affiliation ICSE
Former pupils Stephenians , TOSS (The Old Stephenians Society)
Website www.stephenschandigarh.com

St. Stephen’s School is a Roman Catholic school located in Chandigarh, India.

The school was founded by an Anglo-Indian Catholic Principal Harold Anthony Patrick Carver in 1982. The school is affiliated to the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education ICSE board.

History

The school was founded in 1982 by an Anglo-Indian Catholic Principal, Harold Carver. He was previously a teacher in St. Joseph's College, Allahabad and St. John's High School, Chandigarh run by the Christian Brothers.

The school was started on April 12, 1982, as a primary school from nursery to class five with a staff of twelve members. Located in three bungalows in sector eight, arrangements were later made in sectors nine and eleven until land was allotted in Sector 45 by the UT Administration. When the first batch of Class ten passed out in 1988, the school was upgraded to senior secondary level in 1997.

In October 2010, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, from the United Kingdom, visited the school. She viewed an exhibition of models on environmental issues and another about festivals and cuisine, which was organized by the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). She also spoke to students at Park View Academy in Haringey, London, which is twinned with St. Stephen's, via a video link.[1][2]

The school is housed in its own four-story building with over 3000 students and 165 staff members.

History

The school was founded in 1982 by an Anglo-Indian. He was previously a teacher in St. Joseph's College, Allahabad and St. John's High School, Chandigarh run by the Christian Brothers.

The school was started on April 12, 1982, as a primary school from nursery to class five with a staff of twelve members. Located in three bungalows in sector eight, arrangements were later made in sectors nine and eleven until land was allotted in Sector 45 by the UT Administration. When the first batch of Class ten passed out in 1988, the school was upgraded to senior secondary level in 1997.

In October 2010, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, from the United Kingdom, visited the school. She viewed an exhibition of models on environmental issues and another about festivals and cuisine, which was organized by the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). She also spoke to students at Park View Academy in Haringey, London, which is twinned with St. Stephen's, via a video link.[3][4]

The school is housed in its own four-story building with over 3000 students and 165 staff members.

Academics

At the 10th level the subjects offered include Hindi, English literature, English language, Computers, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Political Science, History, Geography, Economics, Art, and Physical Education. The student strength per classroom is 45-50.

A monthly assessment, in which each student is discussed individually, is part of the assessment system. High performing students are encouraged with monthly awards of distinction and commendation. Low performing students are placed on the house masters/headmasters list and are helped to do remedial work in their weak subjects.

Houses

The four houses are named after planets in the solar system. All the extracurricular activities are conducted between these four houses.

Sports

Teams represent the school in state and national level competitions. Sports and games include cricket, association football, carrom, gymnastics, judo, karate, soft tennis, and The school runs a cricket academy.

Facilities

Sports facilities include:

Notable alumni

A student attending the school or an alumnus is termed a "Stephanian". There is an alumni association called as The Old Stephenian Society (TOSS).

St. Stephen’s School - Togan

The school has a branch in Togan, a small village near Chandigarh which is certified under CBSE. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. Mr Roy da Silva is Principal.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Prince Charles, Camilla visit Punjab". The Hindu. October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Camilla Parker Bowles: Nothing official about her Chandigarh visit". The Indian Express. October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Prince Charles, Camilla visit Punjab". The Hindu. October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Camilla Parker Bowles: Nothing official about her Chandigarh visit". The Indian Express. October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  5. ↑ "BBC World Class - Twin for 2012". BBC Sport. April 8, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Sikh shooter wins first ever individual gold for India at Olympics". World Sikh News. August 13, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Uday's our hero, says Gen Campbell". The Times of India. December 22, 2003. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  8. ↑ "India-born US sergeant’s ashes buried". The Tribune. January 9, 2004. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Aanchal Kumar - FilmiTadka". December 7, 2010.

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