Colonel Brown Cambridge School

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Colonel Brown's Cambridge School,
Dehradun
Location
Map
Dehradun
,
Uttarakhand

India
Coordinates30°19′18.75″N 78°3′28.99″E / 30.3218750°N 78.0580528°E / 30.3218750; 78.0580528
Information
School typeBoarding School for Boys
MottoMagna est Veritas
(Truth is Great)
Established1926 (1926)
FounderCol. William Brown
HeadmasterS. K. Tyagi
Grades2nd to 12th
LanguageEnglish
Campuses62 acres
Campus typeResidential
HousesPrincipal, Bursar & Headmaster
Color(s)Green, yellow and red
   
SloganEat Well, Sleep Well,

Work Hard, Play Hard and

Above All, Be a Gentleman!
SportsAthletics, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Badminton, Martial Arts, Swimming, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Yoga
NicknameCBS / CBCS / Brownians
School feesRs. 623,000
AffiliationCISCE, ISC
Websitewww.colbrownschool.com

Colonel Brown Cambridge School is one of the oldest residential schools in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.[1] It is an English medium school affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CICSE) board of education. Many of the buildings are heritage structures.[citation needed] The school is run by the N.S. Educational Society which is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860,[2] and is recognised for the purpose of sending students for the ICSE.

History[edit]

The school was established in 1926 by Colonel William Brown, an Irishman who had served both in the sphere of education and the British Army. After he retired from the army, Col. W. Brown did not wish to leave India—the country where he had served and which he had grown to love. He decided to devote his life to education. [citation needed] Ms. Oliphant was the school’s first principal.[3]

Management[edit]

The school is run by the N.S. Educational Society, which is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, and is recognised for the purpose of sending up students for the ICSE.

In 1975, Smt. Krishna Kumari, Sanjay Singh, Abhai Singh and Smt. Indu Bala Singh came into partnership to run the school. In 1978, two of the partners registered the N.S. Educational Society. This led to a court case filed by the other partners on the grounds that they had not been included in the society.[4][5]

Academics[edit]

The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. The English language is the medium of instruction in the school. The school is divided into the Preparatory School (classes II III, IV, V, VI and VII) and the Senior School (classes VIII, IX, X, XI and XII). The Headmaster sees to the daily routine. The academic session commences in April each year.

Sports and physical fitness[edit]

The following sports and games are offered:[citation needed]

  • Athletics
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Badminton
  • Track and Field
  • Martial Arts
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Lawn Tennis
  • Chess
  • Yoga

Social service and SUPW[edit]

Social awareness and service to the country is an integral part of the school’s curriculum. Children are encouraged to help and work for the physically and mentally challenged. Voluntary contributions are made for the Cancer Society of India, children suffering from thalassemia, Help the Aged, and many other organisations. The school has also contributed support to areas struck with disaster and natural calamities. SUPW grades are compulsory to secure a pass certificate in the Board Examinations.[citation needed]

Notable Alumni[edit]

The students of CBS are also called "Brownians", while the former students are called "Ex-Brownians" or simply "Old Boys". Colonel Brown Cambridge School has produced many prominent and notable people including:

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Boarding Schools in Dehradun". Boarding Schools India. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Society Registration: Firms, Societies and Chits, Government Of Uttarakhand, India". society.uk.gov.in. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  3. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Dehradun's journey to town of schools, with Miss Oliphant". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Thakur Abhai Singh v. Sanjay Singh | Allahabad High Court | Judgment | Law | CaseMine". www.casemine.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Abhai Singh vs Sanjay Singh And Ors. on 30 March, 1988". Archived from the original on 24 October 2021.
  6. ^ Phadnis, Aditi (24 January 2014). "Vishwanath Pratap Singh: The original Aam Aadmi hero". Beyond Business. Business Standard. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  7. ^ Abidi, S. Sartaj Alam; Sharma, Satinder (2007). Services Chiefs of India. Northern Book Centre. p. 127. ISBN 9788172111625. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  8. ^ Jain, Madhu (2005). The Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema. Viking (India). ISBN 978-0670058372.
  9. ^ Nerurkar, Vishwas. "His Journey". Madan Mohan: The Musical Legend. madanmohan.in. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  10. ^ Maj Gen Raj Mehta. "A VISIONARY CAVALIER : Lt Gen Hanut Singh, PVSM, MVC". South Asia Defence & Strategic Review. Aakash Media. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  11. ^ "6th Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile". Lok Sabha. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  12. ^ "Congress veteran, six-time Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh turns 88". Hindustan Times. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Hockey legend Charanjit Singh dies aged 92". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2022.
  14. ^ "India hockey great and Olympic gold medalist Charanjit Singh dies". India Today. 27 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Hockey legend Charanjit Singh passes away". 28 January 2022 – via www.thehindu.com.
  16. ^ "Jai Om Yadav Mukherjee (24 February 1939 – 9 March 2012)". 9 March 2017 – via www.shikshabhartinetwork.com.

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