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ProsPectus

A GIST OF SCHOOL HISTORY

Baldwin Boys’ High School is named after its benefactor-philanthropist, John Baldwin of Berea, Ohio, USA. The

name ‘Baldwin’ descends from a royal lineage and is of German extraction meaning ‘Bold Winner’.

The school that was started at # 2 Alexandra Street with an aim to provide schooling for English speaking Methodist

children went through much hardship during the early years plagued with paucity of funds and dwindling strength of

the school. The school was on the brink of closing down. However, Mr. John Baldwin presented the school with three

thousand dollars to acquire land and buildings thus resurrecting the Institution.

The school has seen steady progress adding strength to the school and expanding in terms of buildings with teachers who were devoted and

dedicated in giving their best to help the school move forward with quality Christian education.

In retrospect, the humble beginning of the Institution in 1880 with few students and minimum facilities stands in stark contrast to its present

stature and dignity, having global perspective and meeting the demands of specialization in the methods of acquiring knowledge, with a view to

improving the standard and quality of life redeining the role of education.

Today, the institution is a brilliant canvas of many shades and hues. It is certainly not the monotonous regularity of a stagnant social tradition,

for us it is a continuous and uninterrupted move towards a dynamic and vibrant vision, which keeps us alive with new ideas, new avenues and new

in-roads.

The Institution is now a symbol of the triumph of tradition and individual talent, the fruit of loyalty and service, righteousness and truth

emanated from the warm, God-fearing heart of John Baldwin and other noble souls which has led to the phenomenal growth and stands as the tallest

landmark of quality education in the city.

OUR CHAIRMAN

Bishop Dr. Taranath S. Sagar is the Chairman of our Institution, who heads the South India Regional Conference of the Methodist Church in India. He is committed to excellence in church life as well as in the ield of Education. Education today is a complex task, which is made more dificult by rapid social, economic, and cultural changes. Its speciic mission remains the integral formation of the humane person is the perception of our Chairman. He believes that educators are persons called by God to a ministry of education who demonstrate their dedicated service with all seriousness of purpose, honest in character and joyful in service.

Our Chairman believes that the aspiration to excellence and quality leads to generations who have high expectations of how they use their time, energy and commitment. His progressive thoughts have helped the Institution to upgrade the educational base with a broader spectrum of infrastructures, making the learning process more purposeful and life oriented.

Under the dynamic and committed Chairmanship of our Bishop Dr. Taranath S. Sagar, the school will continue to achieve its objective of laying down a solid foundation in order to turn out well educated and disciplined citizens who will play prominent roles in the socio-economic, cultural and political development of our nation. Our Bishop’s vision, mission and core values are our beacon.

WeLCOMe TO BALdWIN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL……,

I am delighted that you are reading this prospectus because that means that you are considering sending your son to our School. Choosing the right school for our children is a very important and often dificult decision to make. However, we hope that this prospectus will help you to make that decision. Through the pages of this booklet we give only a brief insight into the quality of education you son will experience.

We are proud of our reputation for academic excellence. Our public examination results are among the best in the city in terms of high percentage of distinctions and grades scored in the core subjects. Our aim is for all boys to realize their full academic potential and to develop intellectual curiosity. But we value equally the nurturing of leisure, sporting and cultural interests.

Our pursuit of excellence is combined with care for the individual. All boys are valued and supported. We are a friendly, happy school with high expectations and there are excellent relationships and strong mutual trust and respect between staff and pupils.

We look forward to meeting you.

Dinakar WilsonPrincipal

Welcome to Baldwin Boys’ High School - a school

committed to providing an outstanding educational

experience, helping to groom a new generation of

students to become the leaders of tomorrow with

sound moral and ethical values. Founded in 1880 by

Missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church driven

by passion for excellence.

Founded on the bedrock of Christian principles, we are

inspired to instill the spiritual values, which we believe

will shield our students from forces acting against their

interest. The ideals that we seek to impart will be a guiding

light for their mental, physical and spiritual growth

helping them to stand with conviction and discharge

their duties as men of substance; fulilling God’s will for their lives. Hitherto, our focus is to provide education

that would encompass all aspects of a child’s mental,

physical, ethical and social development.

AIMS ANd OBJeCTIVeS

Baldwin Boys’ strives to provideexcellence in education,

in a caring, friendly environment,where each individual, nurtured and shaped

by the values of the Christian Faith,providing opportunity to achieve full potential

and to develop a passion for life and for learning.

FAST FACTS

• Founded: 1880

• Founder: John Baldwin

• Present Chairman: Dr. Taranath S. SagarResident and Presiding Bishop, Bangalore Episcopal Area - MCI

• School Motto: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”

• Watchwords: Righteousness and Truth

• School Colours: Red and Blue

• School Mascot: The Lion and Eagle

THe SCHOOL SONG Shout “All Hail” for Baldwin High School

Shout it loud and long:

Our beloved Alma Mater

Come and join her song

Chorus

Lift her banner, bear it onwards

Righteousness and truth

Are the Watchwords of the conlict,Valiant be ye youth.

Come and wear her colours royal

Wear the red and blue,

Strong in purpose, irm and loyalTo her cause be true.

Whereso’er her sons shall struggle

They shall win renown

Utterly her foes they’ll vanquish,

And will cast them down.

Lo! for her the day is dawning

Back the shadows roll,

And prophetic angels standing,

Show her glorious goal.

SCHOOL CReST

The Lion in a recumbent position and the Eagle, symbolize the co-operation of the British Lion [The English and the Anglo-Indian community] and the American Eagle [The American Methodist Mission]. Though the British have left, the Lion is still an important symbol for India – vide the four Lions of the Asoka Pillar. The Lion and the Eagle are encircled by the inscription of the School motto in Latin “REVERENTIA JEVOVAE EST CAPUT SAPIENTIAE” – Which means “THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM”.

INFRASTRUCTURe

The school is centrally located in Richmond Town on Hosur road with ample greenery and landscaped gardens amidst century old trees where students can ideally interact with nature. The buildings are all ergonomically designed, a combination of ancient and modern architecture, aesthetic and pristine. The school has a playground with attached indoor sporting facilities, vast pavilion and a swimming pool serving the recreational aspects of education. There are separate buildings for kindergarten, junior and senior school, each designed to suit the requirements of these three age groups. The classrooms are large and well ventilated, the school is also equipped with Audio-visual aids for empowerment of every student. Students commuting long distance are addressed with a good network of our own transport department.

HOUSeS AT A GLANCe

The school is divided into seven houses

named after the pioneers and stalwarts

who laboured to build the Institution.

The irst letter of the house relects the colour of the house. The house

system is to promote a keen sense of

loyalty and competition among the

students.

TRAdITIONS OF THe SCHOOL

• Weston Day (Aquatic Meet)• Andersen Day (OBA Reunion)• Red & Blue Night• OBA Divine Service• Annual Athletic Meet• Prize Distribution Day• Commencement Exercises

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURe

The school offers ICSE [Indian Certiicate of Secondary Education as a course of study. The primary section from Jr I – Standard IV caters to children with the main focus on the development of the child in the classroom and in the world outside]

The Middle school from Standard V- VII provides a framework of academic challenge and an exposure to a plethora of co-curricular activities to build skills and conidence.

The High school from Standard VIII – X is a curriculum demanding in terms of academics along with a well-planned structure for the co-curricular activities like debate, elocution, dramatics, environmental studies, music and projects in science and humanities.

COURSeS OF STUdY

GROUP I [Compulsory Subjects]• English• Second Languages• Indian Languages [Options- Hindi, Kannada, Tamil,

Telegu]• Foreign Language [Option- French] • History, Civics, Geography• Environmental Studies

GROUP II • Mathematics• Science [Physics, Chemistry and Biology]

GROUP III [Any one of the following subjects] VI subject

• Computer Applications• Physical Education• Commercial Applications

dISCIPLINe

We aim to foster self-discipline, encouraging boys to take responsibility for their own actions, through a disciplinary system, which is irm yet, fair. We expect good behaviour both within school and on the journey to and from school. We expect pupils to show tolerance, consideration and respect for others. We expect boys to be punctual, to work hard and to allow other to do likewise. The school is divided into six houses and each of the houses has a junior and senior prefect who constantly monitors the attitude, behaviour and mannerism.

RULeS ANd ReGULATIONS

All students must attend school regularly and punctually. Attendance on re-opening day after each vacation and the last day of each term is compulsory. A leave note should follow absence from school. If the pupil is absent for more than three days, a medical certiicate is required along with the leave note. No one is allowed to leave the school premises during school hours without permission. Parents will not be entertained in the school building during the class hours.

SCHOOL OUTFIT

The school uniform is compulsory for all classes. The prescribed uniform is as follows:

Day Uniform

Monday Grey Trousers, White Shirt, School Tie

Tuesday Grey Trousers, White Shirt, School Tie

Wednesday Blue ‘T’ Shirt, White Trousers

Thursday Grey Trousers, White Shirt, School Tie

Friday House Colour ‘T’ Shirt, White Trousers

LIBRARY

The library with seating for over 100 students has a treasure trove of books, including the latest reference books, high quality iction and quality local and international magazines. Students have access to DVD’s to extract and upgrade latest information, helping them keep abreast with the fast paced world. It is available to the students to fulill all their information needs and project work.

COMPUTeR edUCATION

Latest and best available equipment and computer facilities are provided to the students. Experimentation and observation, the basis of scientiic study are facilitated in the labs. Students are able to co-relate previously learned theory with practical analysis. The school is also equipped with over 100 Pentium 4 branded computer systems, affording every student the opportunity of e-learning. Slides and overhead projectors, sound and video systems form the multimedia center. Equipments such as laser printers, scanners, CD – writers, LCD projectors together with a wide range of audio-visual and multimedia facilities gives an extra edge to the students to challenge and face the world conidently.

LABORATORIeS

The school boasts of providing one of the inest laboratory facilities to its students. It is a veritable temple of experiential learning to understand the fundamental concepts. The labs are equipped with a diverse array of specimens and models. These laboratories provide fundamental and practical insights into the basis of life and nature. The faculty employs a highly interactive teaching methodology, which is both innovative and contemporary.

AUdITORIUM

The school has an 800 - seat auditorium for public and school functions. Events like guest lectures and seminars are held to facilitate learning experience through the latest audiovisual equipment. Other events like quizzes; games and cultural events are also held in this monumental building named after the former President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, as it was a gift from the “Land of Abraham Lincoln”.

SPORTS

Sporting activities ind an important place in our Institution. We recognize that play is one of the most natural and important forms of recreation. It is also the best way to improve one’s health and spirits. The annual athletic meet showcases some of the best students in this ield. Many toppers in sports have emerged from this Institution. The performance of our students in various tournaments at all levels is very encouraging. Facilities for indoor sports are also provided to our students. We have our own swimming pool, and are proud of our swimmers who have won laurels at the state and the national level.

BOARdING

Boarding facilities are available for students from out station. Our endeavour is to provide accommodation that is in keeping with all other facilities provided by the school. Accommodation is designed spaciously, with well-ventilated rooms and well-maintained toilet facilities. Hygiene forms the basis in the maintenance of the boarding. A modern kitchen equipped with latest cooking equipment and well-trained and experienced cooks for the vegetarians and non-vegetarians make it an ideal home away from home experience. An In-house qualiied and experienced nurse is in charge of the inirmary to look after the sick.

eARLY CHILdHOOd edUCATION ANd CARe

For young children, care and education cannot be separated. Young children learn through play and learn best when receiving quality

care. You can place your child in kindergarten and know they are safe and well cared for by people who have qualiication and share an understanding about what is important for your child. Your child will have the opportunity to develop skills by playing with others and

taking part in activities that build on their abilities and interests.

MUSIC

When it comes to music, we have a track record that places it right in the forefront. The dazzling inesse of the school choir, the brass band and the school’s ability to blend these two different streams of music creates a melody that keeps lingering in ones heart. The school has the tradition of training and teaching music, both vocal and percussion instruments. It is little wonder the institution continues to adorn its pupils with music for several decades.

every child matters at Baldwin Boys’…

The faculty is trained and counseled to look into every nuances of a child’s need.

We focus on ive outcomes that children and young people need

for their growth and well being.

The Principal takes keen interest

to supervise and help encourage

achieving the outcome:

• To be healthy

• To develop good habits

• To enjoy and make real their

dreams

• To make a positive

contribution to the society

• To achieve economic well-

being in their lives

PAReNTS’ ROLe

Parents have a crucial role to play in supporting their children’s learning and development and in helping them achieve the outcome of their stay in this institution. Research evidence shows that good parenting is the most important factor for children’s achievement and that a school, which works well with parents, can expect signiicant lasting beneits. We encourage active involvement of the parents in helping mould the child.

THe CROSS ANd THe FLAMe

The history and signiicance of the Cross and Flame emblem are as rich and diverse as The United Methodist Church. The insignia’s birth quickly followed the union of two

denominations in 1968: The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren

Church.

Following more than two dozen conceptualizations, a traditional symbol—the cross—

was linked with a single lame with dual tongues of ire. The resulting insignia is rich in meaning. It relates The United Methodist church to God through Christ (cross) and the Holy Spirit (lame). The lame is a reminder of Pentecost when witnesses were uniied by the power of the Holy Spirit and saw “tongues, as of ire” (Acts 2:3).

The elements of the emblem also remind us of a transforming moment in the life of

Methodism’s founder, John Wesley, when he sensed God’s presence and felt his heart

“strangely warmed.” The two tongues of a single lame may also be understood to represent the union of two denominations.

The cross represents the presence of Christ; the lame represents the power of the Holy Spirit. Taken together, they depict the activity of God in our lives, what God does for us in Christ – what John Wesley called “ justifying grace” – and what God does in us through the work of the Holy Spirit – what Wesley termed “sanctifying grace.”

Baldwin Boys’ HigH scHool

# 14, Hosur Road,Richmond Town,Bangalore 560025.South India,Karnataka.

Tel: 080-22211981, 22213720, 49363866Fax: 080-49363867E-mail: principal@baldwinboyshighschool.com principal@baldwinboyshighschool.org manager@baldwinboyshighschool.com bbhs.enquiry@gmail.com

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