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BWBS

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Estb-1927

Motto - "Live Not For Self Alone"

Bishop Westcott Boys' School (BWBS) is a boys' school in eastern India. It focuses on all round development of students through various co-curricular activities. The school is located on the banks of the Subarnarekha River in Namkom block, 12 km (7.5 mi) from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. The school is run by a managing committee, the ChotanagpurDioecse Society, formed by the governing body, which comprises educators and citizens. Mr. J J Edwin is the present principal of the institution. It is one of the oldest schools in eastern India. Founded on 24 February 1927 by Dr. Foss Westcott, the school building served as a makeshift hospital during World War II.

History

The Bishop Westcott Boys' School was founded by Dr. Foss Westcott, Bishop of Chotanagpur, in 1927. The school originally consisted of a C-shaped "Main Building." A new hostel building was constructed, which houses an 800+ capacity dormitory.

Curriculum

The school is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The students are a mix of boarders (hostelers) and day scholars. The senior students are delegated responsibility by the school authority through their elevation as members of the Prefectorial Board, which is led by the school captain. Vice-captains on either wing assist the captain. Participation in sporting events is encouraged through dedicated hours for boarding students. The school has facilities for soccer, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis and snooker . The school has Four Sports Houses. Nelson, Assembly, Wellington, Hastings

Campus And Facilities

The school consists of an office building, another building for the library and laboratory, a juniors hostel, a sick room, servants' quarter, staff residence, the principal's bungalow and playgrounds. A swimming pool is under construction. A 1,000+ capacity auditorium offers modern facilities for students' cultural activity.

BWGS

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Estb-1923

Motto - "Onwards And Upwards"

Bishop Westcott Girls' School (BWGS) is a school located in Namkom, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was founded by Foss Westcott in 1923. Formerly an Anglican school, it now belongs to the Church of North India. An English-medium school affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the school boasts over 2,000 students from various communities, as boarders and day-scholars. It is situated 7 kilometers from Ranchi on the ChotaNagpur Plateau, at an altitude of 2,000 ft (610 m) in Namkum.

History

The school was established in 1921, by Dr. Foss Westcott who wanted to create a space for Anglo-Indian students. Primarily, the school would employ nuns to preach the word of God but transitioned to a secular model of teaching after the Independence of India due to an influx of students from Bihar. The school is situated near an army base in Namkum. The school is limited to a higher school model, which in India is considered to be the tenth standard or the sophomore year. The structure of the school is divided into four bases or the four 'blocks'; the first of which is the primary block for students aged 5-8, the second of which is for students ages 8-12, the third of which is for students 12-15, and the final of which is for extra-curricular activities. Between the four 'blocks', a number of other designated spaces have been assigned such as a 'Sick Room', a library, a dining hall, and hosteller accommodations.

Curriculum

While not much is known about the students or faculty of the school, there are an estimated 2,000 students attending the day school with about 500 students in the boarding school. The school has Three Sports Joy, Peace and Faith. This corresponds to Bishop Westcott Boys' School, part of the franchise of Bishop schools. The motto of the school is, "Onwards and Upwards.", while the motto of the corresponding school is, "Live Not For Self Alone". The long-standing relationship between Bishop Westcott Girls' School and Bishop Westcott Boys' School was formalized in 1927 when the school was converted to a makeshift hospital to accommodate patients of World War II.

Campus and Facilities

The school has an assortment of facilities ranging from kathak, music, judo, basketball court, and pianoforte. Apart from the aforementioned facilities, other facilities have not been outlined.