CAMBRIAN HALL

CAMBRIAN HALL

Estd. 1954

CAMBRIAN HALL

Lives of great men all remind usWe can make our lives sublime,And, departing, leave behind usFootprints on the sands of time. H.W. Longfellow

The OriginsThe history of Cambrian Hall began with the late Maharaja Judha Shumshere

J.B. Rana ex-Prime Minister of Nepal. After giving up his Prime Ministership

(1948) to his first nephew he moved to India upon the invitation of the Indian

Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and Home Minister, Sardar Vallabh Bhai

Patel. He settled down in Dehradun at 13, Young Road Dehradun Cantt.

Following the demise of the Maharaja Juddha Shumshere in 1952 and

Maharani Gambhir Kumari in 1955, their youngest son Col. Shashi Shumsher

JB Rana in consultations with his two older brothers, Santa and Rabi

Shumshere JB Rana, converted the Maharajas home into a residential school

for the children of the South Asia region. The elaborate infrastructure and

the historic buildings spread over 35 bigas of land at 13 Young Road now

serve as part of the campus of Cambrian Hall.

The late Col. Shashi Shumsher JB Rana, a veteran

politician and an educationist was a firm believer of the

importance of excellence and innovation in education

to promote social change and development. In 1954, he

approached Ms. Maude Mainwaring, regarded as one

of the finest teacher in the town and to assist him in

opening a school and thus began an Odyssey. With only 5 students and Ms. Mainwaring

as the only teacher coupled with the strong vision, firm commitment and the dream and

hard work of Col. Shashi Shumsher JB Rana Cambrian Hall made a modest beginning. Today cambrian hall is a

leading school in the town with over 1400 students from varied backgrounds and outstanding alumni in all

walks of life spread across the world over,

Cambrian Hall, one of the most respected and trusted school in Dehradun, has excelled in academics as well

as co curricular activities over the years. Dr. SC Biala is the current Principal of the school.

Ms. Maude Mainwaring

Col. Shashi Shumshere J.B. Rana

(1931 - 1988)

Young Shashi Shumshere J.B. Rana

I have been involved with Cambrian Hall since its very inception, following the vision of my late husband

and founding president of the school and taking his mission forward. This has provided me with a life time

opportunity to serve the school and the youth of this country. I often recall the late President's firm belief,

conviction, and hard work in transforming Cambrian Hall into a premier education institution in

Dehradun. I feel proud that we have been able to carry forward that legacy since 1989.

True to the values of the late president and Founder, Cambrian Hall has promoted a secular and

democratic ethos with focus on values of integrity and honesty and care for those less privileged. Today, it

is one of the most affordable private school in the country providing quality education at par with the best

schools. The outstanding academic results, distinguished alumni and numerous medals won by the

children of the school are testimony to this.

For me Cambrian Hall is far more than its infrastructure and buildings. We are community of parents,

teachers and students who are working together to become educated, informed and responsible citizens

this country and world. Under the guidance of a very able board comprising of distinguished members and

the support of the Principal, Cambrian Hall is providing quality education that is not only modern in its

approach but also based on the ideals and rich culture of this country and the

region.

What makes Cambrian Hall truly special is the quality of the staff and students

Message from the President

Rani Chandra Raj Laxmi Rana

Vision Cambrian Hall aims at providing equal, affordable and quality education to youth with

a view to produce caring and responsible citizens and leaders of the future.

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Message from the PrincipalCambrian Hall aims not only to produce quality education but also to produce citizens with all-round

personality, fully equipped to march out into the world, ready to scale new heights and explore new

vistas in life. The emphasis is on imparting education aimed at forming a character based on discipline,

self-reliance and moral integrity. We encourage our students to inculcate the qualities of perseverance

and intellectual curiosity and blend them with innovation in the pursuit of knowledge and education

that will help them to be self- dependent.

In today's highly competitive world, I believe that it is not only important to be academically on track

but also the co-curricular activities are needed for children to realize their inner potentials. The school

helps the students identify, develop and perfect their hidden talents in various fields, such as- quizzing,

dramatics, computers, elocution, painting, music, yoga etc. There are various inter house and inter

school competition held at regular intervals and students are encouraged to participate in

competitions held in other schools.

Our committed and professional teachers motivate and guide the children and draw out the best in

them. Classrooms are technology enabled and equipped with computers, as well as laboratories. Due

emphasis is also laid on practical and hands on learning and this provides an ideal atmosphere for the

students to excel at academics. Marks are created in the classroom but memories and personalities are

created on the playing fields. It is here that children experienced a myriad of emotions like euphoria,

humility, defeat, resolute defiance of the scoreboard to rise against all odds to be a winner.

MissionAt Cambrian Hall our mission is to inspire students to learn and become caring and sensitive individuals able to keep pace and lead in a rapidly changing environment. The school adopts a flexible approach to learning incorporating local and global perspectives. Our mission is to promote academic excellence, a balanced life and responsible citizens of the country and the world. The school's motto 'to Greater Heights ' drives every child in the school to pursue the values of excellence and innovation, service to humanity and unity in diversity.

Dr. S.C. Biala

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About usCambrian Hall is a Residential cum Day Co-

educational English Medium School

affiliated to the Council for the Indian

School of Certificate Examinations, New

Delhi. It was founded by the late Col. Shashi thShumshere J.B. Rana on 12 July 1954.

I t is s i tuated in the picturesque

surroundings at the cantonment area of

Dehradun and has a grand view of

Mussoorie hills. It is spread over 35 bighas

of land enclosed by the boundary walls with

sufficient space for outdoor games and co-

curricular activities.

The classes are held in separate blocks viz Judha

Block which houses classes VIII to XII with well

equipped laboratories for Computer Sciences,

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science and an

Art room. The Doutre Block houses classes III to

VII with an Art Room, a Junior Library and a Junior

laboratory for Computer Science. The

Experimental block has SUPW Room, Open Air

Theatre, Dance Room, Music Room and the

Senior Library. There is a huge Auditorium which

can accommodate nearly 1000 students at a time

with an indoor basketball court. There is a

separate block for class I & II.

Campus

An institutionwith a History

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The essence and philosophy of Cambrian Hall is to

nurture and provide an all round education and a

challenging learning environment for the students to

move to 'greater heights'in all spheres of their lives. As

one of the oldest schools in Dehradun and with an

experienced teaching faculty the School's objectives

and outcomes are manifold. They include:

•Multicultural community with children from

different countries and states in India learning

and striving for excellence in all areas of life

where every child discovers and realizes his/her

full potential.

•Fully secure 35 Bighas campus nestled in the

cantonment area in Dehradun with a competitive and disciplined learning environment enabling the

students to develop academically and socially.

•Spacious classrooms meeting the international standards of space, respecting and understanding

that each child is unique with rights and responsibilities.

•More than 12000 students who have successfully passed out over the past 60 years.

•Digital Learning through smart classes and campus Wi-Fi coupled with traditional methods to help

children apply academic knowledge, skills and concepts to life and promote networking and lifelong

learning.

•Specialized coaching in sports and athletics by qualified professionals in all the major sports like

Cricket, Football, Basketball, Horse-riding, Table tennis etc. and inculcating a spirit of adventure and

love for nature and outdoors

•Guest Lectures from trained professionals, alumni and others to help prepare the students for their

careers ahead while also helping them become socially and environmentally conscious and promote

secular ethos and a culture of integrity, ethics and honesty.

•Emphasis on value system amalgamated with modern outlook,

scientific and technological training integrated with pragmatic

approach for nurturing a questioning mind to achieve

excellence.

•A partnership between teachers, students and parents and as a

member of International Award for Young People the school

has won over 20 medals in the past year.

•25% vacancies reserved for Children of the Armed Forces

Personnel and scholarships for meritorious & deserving

students.

Our

Objectives

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Building Knowledge

FacultyWe at Cambrian Hall are privileged to have a dynamic team of qualified, competent teachers. Our faculty Includes well experienced practioners who leverage their academic and subject expertise to create new knowledge and enduring concepts. On a whole, our faculty, curriculum, and facilities are Oriented toward developing an active, student-centered style of teaching. In other words, we attempt to model "best p r a c t i c e s " i n p u b l i c s c h o o l e d u c a t i o n a n dteach in a way that conveys appropriate, contemporary teaching methodology.

CurriculumAt Cambrian Hall children really matter. Every child's ability is recognized, developed and rewarded. Our curriculum istailored to meet individual needs and aspirations, which ensure all our children are interested and motivated to learn. We set high expectations for all students, assessing and evaluating progress throughout the year in order to plan effectively for successful learning. We promote enjoyment for learning and encourage children to be independent, reflective learners through the development of thinking skills.

Our curriculum is both theoretical and field based. The academic rigour and the aggressive curricula is complemented by a diverse range of extra curricular activities.

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Career Development CellEveryone has a dream or desire to succeed in life and become somebody. This can translate into careers in finance and business, as professionals - lawyers, doctors or economists, as artists -musicians, actors or singers or as philanthropist, public service -army, government or navy, or even saints. How do the young realize their dreams and how many do? How do we ensure that our students make the rights choices and are encouraged to realize their dreams and make useful contributions to the communitiesand the world that we live in?

Based on demand from our students, we at Cambrian Hall, have identified tools to address thisissue and we call it Career Development Cell. We offer personal coaching / monitoring to our students to turn dreams into reality with the help of trained professionals.

PaintingCraft

PotterySchool Band

Clay modelingPhotography

DramaticsVocal & Instrumental Music

Classical Dance

Beyond Academics

Adventure / ExcursionStudents are sponsored to attend Adventure Course in

mountaineering at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering,

Uttarkash i - the lone internat iona l ly reputed

mountaineering institute in this region. Students are also

given excursions/ hikes and even serious trekking during

mid-term break.

Arts, Culture and MusicCulture is intrinsic to education, just as education is intrinsic to culture. The two go hand in hand. It follows that access to cultural activities at school is essential for students. Ensuring that students have opportunities to participate in cultural activities is one of core objectives.

At Cambrian hall we have a dedicated standards-based instructional program, coupled with specialized training in the creative and performing arts. Students who are interested enroll in the program and thus we help them in exploring their talents and abilities in the visual and performing arts.

SportsCambrian Hall continues to provide a sports programme that has a positive influence on all ages and abilities of pupils. We aim at developing every pupil's interest in sport, from aspiring internationals to those for whom sport is just a part of a healthy lifestyle.

Our long tradition of sporting excellence gives us the experience required to maximise every pupil's potential, regardless of the level of sport that they play. To help us achieve this, we offer outstanding facilities, and an exceptional team of coaches, staff solely dedicated to the running of our school sport, and committed academic staff.

The school provides facilities to play the following sports:- Hockey - Football - Cricket- Basketball - Volleyball - Badminton- Cross Country - Athletics - P.T.- Gymnastics

Some of the activities include:

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BoardingBoarding is an integral part of school life; a home away from home where students learn physical, mental and emotional independence. This new found confidence will help students to be pro-active in all aspects of life and also will gear them for their careers ahead.

The boarders (boys) are housed in Shashi Block. The students are accommodated in newly renovated modern dormitories

set in a historical building according to their age and house. The dormitories are spacious and bright with all amenities including recreational and lounge rooms, internet and twenty-four hour power and security back up. The principal, estate supervisor, kitchen l/c, housemasters and PTIs live in the campus in a separate block known as staff residential quarters.

The schools house which the students belong to include Mainwaring House (Red) - Ever Onward, Ever forward; Judha House (Blue) - Modesty in Victory; Doutre House (Green) - Be Ye Valiant, Be Ye Strong; and Edward House (Yellow) - Unto Thyself be True.

A separate Girl's Hostel is also being renovated in the campus. Boarders live in the heart of the School and have access to excellent facilities - basketball and other sports courts, an indoor gymnasium, and spacious play grounds and outdoor spaces. Academic facilities include the Library and Technology and Resource Centres, which are open for the students for their projects. Our boarding tradition embodies Cambrian Halls' founding vision and ongoing commitment to provide excellent pastoral care and enhance our students' learning and life skills.

Infirmary

There is a six bedded hospital near class I block under a chargeof experienced Doctor and full time nursing sister’s. There is apanel of medical specialist from town for consultation andadmission into nursing homes, hospitals in case of anyemergency.

Children of Armed forces personnel enjoy medical facilitiesin the military hospital, Dehradun in case of any serious illness/injury.

Safe & Nurturing

Environment

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Dining Hall/MessThe school mess is a spacious hall. It has a fully equipped

kitchen and serves hygienic food to the students. The menu

ranges from Indian to Chinese and comprises of both

Vegetarian as well as Non-Vegetarian meals. The dining room

is the heart of any school, welcoming and providing an

environment that encourages and increases the social

interaction of students and staff.

Mess Services are guided by the Students' Committee which has the privilege of deciding the

menu. A nutritionist in staff advises the Food Services Manager on healthy menus and help

students make healthy choices. Special preparations can be ordered or requested by students to

the mess administration to celebrate birthdays, festivals and parties etc.

Safe & Nurturing

Environment

Safety and Security

We are dedicated to providing a safe, secure

and nurturing environment that facilitates and

enhances student achievement and success.

Cambrian Hall takes all necessary actions to

ensure personal safety and security for the

students. All the students are closely monitored with the use of technology and by the Safety & Security

Department that patrols the campus 24 hours daily, seven days a week. The location of Cambrain Hall in

the cant. area also facilitates a secure environment for the community thereby helping the students to

make the most of their learning experience.

IAYP was formerly known as DEAS (Duke of

Edinburgh Award Scheme) and has been in

force at Cambrian Hall since long. The

scheme involves physical recreation,

trekking and social work and students are

expected to spend week end out of the

campus.

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International AwardFor Young People

(IAYP)

Registration

The minimum age of admission to the school both for boarders and the day scholars in class I is 5 years and not

over 5 years 9 months on 31st March. A students who is over-age for a class will not be admitted. The

registration is open from 1st November to 31st January. The entrance examination is held on 2nd Saturday of

February followed by an interview for the students who qualify in the written examination. The new academic

session starts in the first week of April. No correspondence will be entertained in connections with the

admission of the students who do not qualify in the written test. The Principal has the sole right in regard to

admission and his decision will be final in this matter. The admission is subject to the following conditions.

1. Registration between 1st November and 31st January each year.

2. Number of vacancies per class.

3. Order of merit in the written test cum interview.

Registration is done for classes I to IX. No students is admitted in class X and XII. However, students from other

schools are admitted in class XI in July on the basis of their performance in class X of a recognised

Board/State/University in vacancies are available.

Subjects for the written examination

Class I to VI English, Maths, Hindi

Class VII to XII English, Maths, Hindi, Science

(Physics, Chemistry & Biology).

Parents will have to ensure that the Transfer Certificate issued to their son/daughter by the previous school

meets the following requirements.

(a) Marksheet of having passed the previous class.

(b) The transfer certificate should be from a recognised school.

(c) The transfer certificate should be countersigned by the Inspector of Schools if the student is from

outside Uttarakhand. In the absence of the above documents, the child will not be admitted in school.

Admission Process

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Estd. 1954

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