About us

St. John’s High School was founded in 1854 and through all its 161 years, has taken pride in the education of generations of students.

Initially the school was built to serve the interests of the Anglo-Indian Community and the children of Military Personnel and Government pensioners. Rev. R. Posnett, an Anglican clergyman, was sent to look after the spiritual interests of the Europeans and the Anglo Indians in the Cantonment area. In 1853, he constructed a small room on the Mootycherry Ridge, which later came to be known as St. John’s Hill. This room served as a chapel-cum-school room. In the morning it was used as a school for the children; in the afternoon as a library and a reading room and on Sundays for public worship.

A new school building was completed and opened in 1854. St. John’s School and St. John’s Church have thus been intrinsically linked together from their inception. The school operated as a Middle School until 1961. At this stage, after completing the Middle School examination of the erstwhile Mysore State, children were transferred to other schools for their last two years.

It was in 1962, that the institution was upgraded to a High school and joined the select band of schools taking the Anglo Indian School Certificate Examination. The first candidates were presented for this examination in 1970.

When the CSI came into being in 1947, the school and the church came under the jurisdiction of the erstwhile Mysore Diocese and the property was transferred to the CSITA.

Until December 1962, the school was managed by the Pastorate Committee of St. John’s Church but, from January 1963, it functioned under a constitution framed by the Pastorate Committee. In 1999, it was transferred to the Management of the Diocese and the new constitution came into effect from 1st May 2000. From June 2000, ISC (Std. XI & XII) was introduced in our school.

FACILITIES

A school we believe should be a place where the child loves to be at and not where he/she dreads to go. Care has been taken and attention paid to detailing the infrastructure to suit our children’s requirements. The school building is a spread across three floors and has spacious and well ventilated classrooms with green board and comfortable furniture. Students have an access to clean and filtered aqua guard water.

School Library:

“Today’s readers are tomorrow’s leaders”

The school liberty is an integral part of teachings & learning process. Environment that empowers students to connect with, engage with and utilize information in meaningful and purposeful ways.

The superbly well stocked library houses a vast collection of books, digital sources, resources and services on a wide range of topics. The endeavor is on inculcating the reading habits in children, giving a free rein to their imagination and minds in comfortable and conducive ambience. The Reference Sections supports the curriculum and beyond.

Computer Lab:

We have a state-of-art computer lab with the latest computers. We also allow students to self-study and research for their class projects under the supervision of our computer faculty. Our students are also taught how to use the correct typing techniques while using the keyboard.

Chemistry Lab:

The School has a well equipped chemistry lab. All the apparatus, equipment etc required for the practical lesson of level 6 to 12 are present. In terms of equipment and chemicals the lab can be easily considered as equivalent to school lab. Best safety equipments have been installed in the lab.. It comes up as safe station to explore chemistry.

Physics Lab:

Physics laboratory is one of the most well equipped lab . Practical’s are carried out regularly so that children understand Physics better by doing themselves. Various models and charts are displayed in the lab to arise the curiosity of students

Time to time, as per need according to the changed syllabus, new apparatus is purchased and old one is disposed off . The lab is fully safe against all kinds of accidents- fully ventilated, having full bright light and fire extinguishers. Even the switches are the most modern ones so that children don’t get any shock by just putting pencils or wires inside.

Biology Lab:

This lab caters to students of classes VI to X.

The lab is fully equipped with latest instruments and apparatus meeting the ICSE standards. The lab is quite spacious. Demonstrations for various topics of Biology are done for the clarity of the concepts and which leads to the better understanding of the subject. This facilitates the preparation of project, which help and guide the students to keep abreast with the latest research and developments in this millennium. Exciting practical sessions form a crucial part of learning Science.

Security & Surveillance:

Safety and security of students is of prime importance to us here at SJHS- St.John’s High School. Trained Guards are posted at all vantage points to safeguard children. The safety procedures at the entry gate are rigorous while screening visitors. Stringent safety norms are laid down to ensure that each and every child feels secure and protected throughout .It is not just shielding from external threats but also safeguarding them from hazards. The School is well guarded round the clock by security guards, not only at the entry gate but the entire campus. The entire premises is monitored by C.C.T.V. cameras for security purposes.

Transport:

The SCHOOL, owns a fleet of buses. Each The buses carry a highly trained driver, conductor. Additionally our aayas accompany the children on all the bus routes. The school operates different bus routes. The details of bus routes, pick-up and drop-off points, time schedules; and bus charges will be provided by the school at the time of admission of students.

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