Auckland House School, Shimla
Auckland House School is a coeducational school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] It was founded by George Eden (Lord Auckland), Governor-General of India, in 1836. The school originally served 32 students. Lord Auckland sold the school in 1868; the local school board moved the institution to Lakkar Bazaar in 1869. Auckland was rated among India's top schools in a survey by Mainline Media.[2] It is affiliated to ICSE.
| Auckland House School | |
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 Auckland House School Crest | |
| Location | |
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Elysium Hill (Longwood), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 31.1101099°N 77.1791204°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Convent school |
| Motto | Altiora Peto (Latin: "I seek the higher things") |
| Established | 1868 |
| Founders | Lord Auckland |
| School district | Shimla |
| Principal | Mrs. Sunita John |
| Colour(s) | Brown & Yellow |
| Affiliation | ICSE |
| Website | www |
References
- "Of Auckland House, its ghosts and women trailblazers". Hindustan Times. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- Makhaik, Ravinder (16 January 2013). "Auckland House School, Shimla in India's Top Rated Schools list". Hill Post. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
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