Auckland House School commemorates 150 years of its existence

The Children and staff of Auckland House School, Shimla, in commemoration of completion of its 150 years on Friday, visited Holly Lodge, the residence of the Chief Minister, where Mr Virbhadra Singh and former Member of Parliament Smt. Pratibha Singh joined the children in their celebration and flagged off its march-past and sliced a cake on the occasion.

 The Choir and Band girls, singing choirs and playing School band qued upto Holly Lodge, the palatial building of British India, from where the school started functioning back in 1866.

Later, while addressing the august gathering in the holy Christ Church at Ridge, wherein the entire school had gathered to celebrate the occasion, the Chief Minister said that 150 years for any educational Institution was no less a period from the very begining and above all to sustain till day, retaining its old charm and glory and maintaining high standards of education.

 The Chief Minister said that he wishes the school may get more strengthened and prosper in times to come and achieve the infinite heights. He said that Auckland was one of the best educational institution amongst the few best in Shimla and added that it was due to the co-operation, faith and love of the people that the school was able to grow and impart best education besides instilling discipline and benevolence in the Children.

 It was a matter of great pride that the school, along with the passage of time has adopted latest trends and techniques, said the Chief Minister.

 The Chief Minister congratulated the Principal, the staff, children on the historic event.

He also released a book titled ‘Book of Thoughts’ on the occasion.

Earlier, Most Reverend PK. Samantha Roy, who is also Bishop and Chairman of Auckland House School addressed the gathering and thanked the Chief  Minister for gracing the occasion.

Principal, Sunita John, also welcomed and honoured the Chief Minister.

 Urban Development Minister, Mr Sudhir Sharma was also present on the occasion.

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