Bombay Scottish School

The Bombay Scottish School, Mahim

History:

The Bombay Scottish School had its origin in 1847 when a small orphanage for girls called the Scottish Female Orphanage came into being at Byculla. In 1855, a similar institution was established for boys and the two were united in 1859 under the name "The Bombay Male and Female Orphanage" which was altered in 1863 to that of "The Bombay Scottish Orphanage". At a general meeting of the subscribers to the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society, as it is known today, was formed and established with its own constitution and rules. It came to be housed in its present location at Mahim in the year 1878. The School was called Bombay Scottish School in 1976. The School is now managed by a Managing Committee. Though BSS was established for children of Scottish descent, it is now open for all communities.

Current Situation:

As of today, BSS ranks as one of the premier educational institutions not only in Mumbai, but also in India. It is over 150 years old and celebrated its Sesquicentineal Year in 1997. It ranks highly in the sports arena, with its students doing it proud year after year in cricket, football, athletics, swimming, table-tennis, chess and badminton. There are yearly debates, dramatics competitions held between the 4 houses, which are keenly contested. The Annual Sports Day has athletic events, gymnastic events and march-past.

The current Principal in Mr. D. P. N. Prasad. He succeeded Mr. Arun Thomas when he left BSS in 1999.

There is also another wing of the BSS in Powai, Mumbai which was started in 1997.

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