St. Peter's Boys School
St. Peter’s School, Panchgani (formerly known as the European Boys’ School) is an all-boys boarding school located in the town of Panchgani in Maharashtra in Western India. The school was founded in 1904. The school campus covers an area of approximately 58 acres with enough playing fields and ample provision for sports in all its branches. It is essentially a boarding school, but a few day scholars are also admitted. The school runs on public school lines. It gives a liberal education that involves a sound, all-round training for the children.
According to the school's website, St. Peter’s provides a nurturing environment to actualize the potential of the students to effectively face the challenges that life may throw at them. The school stresses upon the skills of decision making, time management, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, academic achievement and developing a sense of commitment within a holistic educational environment. Simultaneously, St. Peter’s upholds traditional Indian values and culture.
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