Baldwin Boys High School - School Life

School Life

This School even in the 1920s recognised that the chief feature in a boy's education was the development of a true manly character, and they were careful that only boys of the purest morals were admitted into the School. In full recognition of the fact that moral and religious culture were paramount, the boys were given prominence to the Bible, and the School sought to inculcate in students the highest ideals of Christian life and character. All boarders attended morning and evening prayers daily, and Sunday Divine Service, morning and evening, as well as Sunday School; also a Young people's meeting was held once during the week.

The School also sought to foster the physical development of boys. To this end gymnastics, cricket, football, hockey and tennis were supported. Later Boxing was also added. A Sports Day was held annually to encourage athletics. A Unit of the Auxiliary Force, India, was maintained in the School, in which the older boys enrolled. A Troop of Boy Scouts also existed, also a Cub Pack for the younger boys.

The Course of studies from the 1920s were Languages like Latin, Urdu, English and French by special arrangement. Subjects like Mathematics, Sciences Arts Drawing - Freehand, Model and Memory. The progress of pupils was tested by weekly and quarterly examinations. A report showing the results of these examinations togetjher with a statement as to the conduct, applications, and progress of the pupils was forwarded to the parents or guardians at the end of every month and quarter. It was said that the Inspector of Schools in 1928 was very impressed with the Discipline and dress, the conducting of games, sports and cadet training. A good remark was also made regarding the Boy Scouts. A remark about the Boarding House section was given which indicated that the School made a personal touch and interest in the health and comfort of the boys. The School had a "House System" and separate parts of the domitories were for each House. The Inspector was also impressed with the class instruction in singing and the rudiments of music given by the Music Teacher Mrs. Weston, and remarked that it was the only experiment of its kind in Bangalore.

The school provides hostel facilities for a limited number of students. The junior and the senior dorm are housed in different buildings. With the increasing number of international students and students from the northeast of the country, the facilities have been upgraded.

Clubs and Co-curricular Activities

*Aero Modelling *Electronics Club *Music Club *Collections Club *Magic Club *Quiz Club *Literary Activity Club *Debating Club *Art Club *Scouts *National Cadet Corps