St. Thomas School was established in 1789 in Kolkata, India and is the oldest school of West Bengal and the second oldest in India. It is named after St. Thomas, one of the 12 Apostles, who visited Kochi, India in 52 A.D. It is also one of the largest in India with a campus of 574 acres (2.32 km2).
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| St. Thomas School, Kolkata - School Logo |
The school motto is 'Nisi Dominus Frusta' which stands for "Except the Lord in Vain".
Historical Evidence of St. Thomas School
Legacy Begin: 1700 - 1800
- According to the most education researcher the origin of St. Thomas’ School, Kidderpore, may be traced to the charity school, which in the words of Reverend W.K. Farminger, was founded somewhat between 1726 and 1731.
Legacy Continue: 1800 - 1900
- In 1833, a new Constitution was passed with the Governor-General as patrons.
- During the era 1833-1841, there is lots of additions were made to the school.
- According to the historian during the revolt of 1857, the school continued in the old school rooms.
- Later the school came under the Government inspection for the first time in in 1882. Following that time, the school has worked under the Code of Regulations for European Schools.
Legacy Still Continue: 1900 - 2000
- In 1915, the large Kidderpore house property was bequeathed to the Free School Society, upon which the present school stands.
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| Khidderpore House in 1794 |
- A couple of years later, this institution was renamed as the St. Thomas’ School Society.
- A bill called the St. Thomas’ School Act was passed by the Legislative council of Bengal in 1923.
- The name of the school was also changed from the Calcutta Free School to St. Thomas’ Schools
- The school began life as the School, on a site on which today stands the Scottish Church, in Dalhousie square, Calcutta, adjacent to Writer’s Buildings.
St. Thomas' School, Kidderpore is one of the many educational institutions under the Diocese of Calcutta.
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| Diocese of Calcutta, CNI |
Calcutta Diocese is one of the oldest dioceses in the Church of North India (CNI). It has a rich ecumenical history and legacy of more than 198 years.
There is a separate school for boys on the same campus.
- St. Thomas' Girls School
- St. Thomas' Boys School
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