St. George's College, Mussoorie

St. George's College (Mussoorie), is one of the premier boarding schools in Mussoorie, India. A pivotal resolve of the school is to shape leaders and statesmen and to actively contribute to the intellectual wealth and development of the nation. It embraces students from a plethora of communities and countries and is affiliated to the ICSE council. The cornerstone of the school's philosophy is to combine academic excellence and all round development. This is often termed as the famous 'Manorite Spirit'.

Location

Towering over a lone mountain top, overlooking a small Never Never Land called 'Barlowganj' is the 150 years old St. George's College. It is located about 5 km away from the town of Mussoorie and is spread over a 400 acre picturisque and scenic estate.

Origin

The school, primarily an all-boys residential mainstay, was instituted in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers and entrusted to the Society of the Reverend Brothers of St. Patrick (Patrician Brothers of Ireland) in 1894.In 1948, St. Fidelis campus was amalgamated with St. George's College.

tudent Life

A typical day consists of starting the day with a one hour study session followed by breakfast. The entire school assembles in front of the classrooms and says the Lord's prayer. After classes, there is a mandatory run around the nearby Fox Hill. This is followed by a one hour sports time. Students get an "outing" day every month when they are permitted to go out into the town. Sports Day in October is the highlight at the end of the year.

Alumni Success

Since its inception, St. George's College has contributed substantially to the country's armed forces and its success in sports and academics. Numerous alumni have made significant inroads in the fields of engineering and management. Various students have also pursued successful careers in medical sciences and associated processes. The school has an active and dedicated alumni body.

External links

* [http://www.st-georges.info/ The Official Website Of St. George's College ]
* [http://www.st-georges.info/home/manortimes The Official Newsletter Of St. George's College]
* [http://www.geocities.com/ranj74/sgc.html Unofficial Website of the Manor House (St. George's College, Mussoorie)]