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The Cathedral & John Connon School | Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai

6, Purshottamdas Thakurdas Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3.8
Annual Fees ₹1,98,000
School Board ICSE & ISC, IGCSE, IB DP
Gender Classification Co-Ed School

About School

t was in the year 1860 that Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain decided to open a Grammar School within the walled city of Bombay. This small establishment together with an even smaller school for girls, were to be the first of many strands which were eventually joined together to form the Cathedral School as we know it today. On October 1st 1875, a Choir School was established with the primary objective of providing choristers for St. Thomas’ Cathedral. In the meantime, in 1866, The Bombay Scottish Education Society had been founded. In 1881 the society put up a beautiful building on the Esplanade naming it after Mr. John Connon, a well-known philanthropist and Chief Registrar of Bombay. In 1902 the Society took over the small school conducted by the Wesleyan Church in Colaba Causeway. This virtually became the kindergarten department of the John Connon School till it was closed in 1920, when the accommodation became unsuitable. The Bombay Diocesan Society had opened a High School in Byculla in 1878. This school was amalgamated with the Choir School under the name of the Cathedral High School. Rs 50,000 was collected by grants and public subscriptions and the Government Paper purchased with this sum forms the major portion of the present endowment settled by Trust Deed on the Cathedral High School. The present Senior School building, a happy blend of Gothic and Indian Architecture, was erected and occupied in 1896. In 1880, the Girls’ School was started under the supervision of Mrs. Evans, wife of the headmaster of the Boys’ School. It was housed in the Old High Court.

Key Information

Type of School

Day School

Affiliation / Examination Board

ICSE & ISC, IGCSE, IB DP

Grade

Nursery till Class 12

Min Age for Admission

3 Years

Language of Instruction

English

Establishment Year

1860

Swimming / Splash Pool

Yes

Indoor Sports

Yes

AC Classes

No

Transportation

Yes

Outdoor Sports

Yes

Maximum Age

NA

History

It was in the year 1860 that Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain decided to open a Grammar School within the walled city of Bombay. This small establishment together with an even smaller school for girls, were to be the first of many strands which were eventually joined together to form the Cathedral School as we know it today. On October 1st 1875, a Choir School was established with the primary objective of providing choristers for St. Thomas’ Cathedral. In the meantime, in 1866, The Bombay Scottish Education Society had been founded. In 1881 the society put up a beautiful building on the Esplanade naming it after Mr. John Connon, a well-known philanthropist and Chief Registrar of Bombay. In 1902 the Society took over the small school conducted by the Wesleyan Church in Colaba Causeway. This virtually became the kindergarten department of the John Connon School till it was closed in 1920, when the accommodation became unsuitable.
The Bombay Diocesan Society had opened a High School in Byculla in 1878. This school was amalgamated with the Choir School under the name of the Cathedral High School. Rs 50,000 was collected by grants and public subscriptions and the Government Paper purchased with this sum forms the major portion of the present endowment settled by Trust Deed on the Cathedral High School. The present Senior School building, a happy blend of Gothic and Indian Architecture, was erected and occupied in 1896.
In 1880, the Girls’ School was started under the supervision of Mrs. Evans, wife of the headmaster of the Boys’ School. It was housed in the Old High Court.
As the number of European families increased and the residential areas they occupied became more widespread, many small schools, each linked to a particular branch of the Christian Church sprang up. Finally, in 1922, at a public meeting held at the Town Hall the Principal of the Cathedral Boys’ School suggested that the Cathedral Schools and the Scottish School should join forces instead of competing against each other. The idea was applauded enthusiastically and so the Anglo-Scottish Education Society was conceived. The reorganization of the school was effected, with Col. Hammond as the Principal.

Academics

The School is affiliated to the following Boards in India and conducts public examinations in Std. 10 and Std. 12:

  • Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE): a two – year course covered in Classes 9 and 10.
  • The Indian School Certificate (ISC): a two – year syllabus covered in Classes 11 and 12.

The School is affiliated to the following Boards :

  • The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): Classes 9 and 10
  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) : Classes 11 and 12

The following programmes are also offered by the School:

  • The Advanced Placement Programme (AP) (of the College Board in the United States) for students of Stds. 11 and 12.
  • The P-SAT examination (of the College Board in the United States) for students of Stds. 9, 10 and 11. This examination is conducted by the school once a year.

Today the school has five sections: the Pre-Primary, Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. For the last one hundred and fifty years, the school has imparted the finest education to its students. It follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) up to the tenth grade and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for the eleventh and twelfth grades. The standards set by the institution are high and marks have to be earned through sustained hard work. The needs of students with learning difficulties are catered to by the Learning Resource Centre.

Co-Scholastic

The student body of 1,960 boys and girls is divided into four Houses named after the founding fathers there is a fierce sense of “School first, house next, self-last" as expressed through our school song. Cultural activities and games are an essential part of the curriculum. Inter – House and Inter – School cultural activities such as debates, dramatics and elocution and team games like soccer, rugby, cricket and basketball, and individual games like squash, tennis and badminton take their place alongside gymnastics, athletics and swimming and they promote a sense of loyalty and healthy competition. In addition to the curriculum, the school encourages self – reliance, love for the outdoors, a spirit of adventure, growth of intellectual curiosity and community service through various after- school programmes and clubs such as The Cathedral Model United Nations, The International Award for Young People, The Nature Club, Symposium, The Interact Club and the long standing tradition of the School Choir. An emphasis on the development of an all – round personality ensures that the students emerge informed, articulate and confident and are able to hold their own in any forum. In the annual School Music Festival, children are allowed to experiment with a wide range of genres, from choral singing to Rock music.

Palmer To the school it might be just one more house, but to most palm rites it’s more than just that. Just like its color YELLOW, palmer truly stands out in most of our lives as one of the most important things to do. ‘Nil desperandum’ goes the palmer motto, and never giving up is what we palmerites believe in.

Savage For years, the green flag of Savage House has been known to stir up fiery spirit, determination, enthusiasm and dormant talent. Savageites are known for their remarkable ability to excel both on the field and on stage.

Braham Red stands for passion and zeal. No wonder Barhamites, who sport this color, always give their best to all they do, be it in sports or cultural activities.

Wilson Wearing the blue, the Wilson house echoes the motto Par Ardua, Ad Astra which means ‘Through struggle to the stars.

Documents required for admissions

  1. The child's Birth Certificate.
  2. Christian’s must upload a copy of the Baptism Certificate.
  3. Copies of school leaving certificate must be uploaded(if any or both parents are ex-students of the Cathedral & John Connon School).
  4. Passport copy of the child (if child is not of Indian origin).
  5. A copy of the Registration Acknowledgement Receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

It was in the year 1860 that Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain decided to open a Grammar School within the walled city of Bombay.

The school is located in Azad Maidan

The school follows IB and IGCSE board

Cultural activities and games are an essential part of the curriculum. Inter &ndash: House and Inter &ndash: School cultural activities such as debates, dramatics and elocution and team games like soccer, rugby, cricket and basketball, and individual games like squash, tennis and badminton take their place alongside gymnastics, athletics and swimming and they promote a sense of loyalty and healthy competition. In addition to the curriculum, the school encourages self &ndash: reliance, love for the outdoors, a spirit of adventure, growth of intellectual curiosity and community service through various after- school programmes and clubs such as The Cathedral Model United Nations, The International Award for Young People, The Nature Club, Symposium, The Interact Club and the long standing tradition of the School Choir. An emphasis on the development of an all &ndash: round personality ensures that the students emerge informed, articulate and confident and are able to hold their own in any forum. In the annual School Music Festival, children are allowed to experiment with a wide range of genres, from choral singing to Rock music.

Yes

Fee Structure

ICSE & ISC Board Fee Structure

Annual Fees

₹ 198000

Admission Fee

₹ 5000

Security Fee

₹ 25000

Fee Structure For Schools

School Infrastructure Details

Barrier free / Ramps

No

Strong Room

No

Gymnasium

No

Wi-Fi Enabled

No

Ramps for Differently Abled

No

Fire Extinguishers

No

Clinic Facility

No

Examination center of CBSE

No

Admission Details

Admission Start Month

1st week of september

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