The Playing-fields of Shimla
I’d like to share one true-life story penned by Ruskin Bond here, which I think is beautifully written – Sarabjit [Sabu] Singh The Playing Fields of Shimla t had been a lonely winter for a twelve-year-old boy. I hadn’t really got over my father’s untimely death two years previously; nor had I as yet reconciled […]
Vivek Bhasin [BCS Batch 1970] appointed to BCS Board of Governors
This message received from Vivek Bhasin, is quoted below: The BCS Board of Governors meeting at India International Centre New Delhi, I was appointed as Governor.. this has been a colossal task, a frustrating and tiring journey with bends, hoops, boulders and obstacles but persistence and perseverance made it possible..I am very pleased, grateful..I wish […]
Special Postal Cover: BCS 165TH Year
Special Postal Cover issued by Department of Posts Himachal Circle commemorating Bishop Cotton School’s 165 years of excellence in education. Transcript: BCS 165th Located in the heart of the Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh, Bishop Cotton School was founded by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton on 28 July 1859. This is a boarding School for boys […]
BCS Pegasus to publish your Poetry
Raaja Bhasin sent in this message : School is coming out with a special issue of ‘Pegasus’ with poems written by Cottonians while they were in school. So far, very few OCs have come forward with what they had written and published in Pegasus, the Mitre or the Cottonian. Needless to say, there is a […]
Celebrating 165 years of Educational Excellence – October 18 & 19 2024
Bishop Cotton School Shimla (BCS), founded in 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton, stands as one of the world’s oldest public schools in Asia for boys. Bishop Cotton School is high profile and has been ranked among the best boys-only residential schools of India by media such as The Times of India, Outlook, Education […]
BCS Founder’s 165th Day 28, July 2024
BCS Founder’s 165th Day 28, July 2024 ..be it the Crimond named after the Crimond Church in the Aberdeenshire town of Crimond.. this hymn has withstood the test of time, the changing world keeps changing rapidly .. but yes…this hymn has withstood the test of time … always moving us with deep nostalgia; our voices […]
Letter from a Cottonian & member of BOG of BCS [Anil Mehra]
Dear OC’s No one forgets their school years . Memories of BCS grow stronger & each of us have our own memories, but there are many which are common amongst most of us. However, our zest to do good for the Alma Mater still remains our top priority. I also know all OCs wish to […]
The BCS 165 Celebrations
BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL SHIMLA You are invited to The BCS 165 Celebrations SAVE THE DATES Friday, 18th October & Saturday, 19th October 2024 Son et lumière & Director’s Dinner SEATS FROM 06.00 PM VENUE: Bishop Cotton School DRESS CODE: OC or Black Tie, Evening Wear To secure your place please email: secy@bishopcotton.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE […]
Adam Drobot [BCS from 1956-1959]: Found!
Dear All, I am not sure how many of you remember Adam Drobot. I have just located him on the net (30) Education | Adam Drobot | LinkedIn I have downloaded a picture of him from the net. He is an accomplished techy !! His biodata mentions the years at BCS from 1956-1959 Dear Adam, Yesterday, prior […]
THANK YOU (1961-1970)
When I was five on the Howrah -Kalka-Howrah mail so small so timid so afraid so “mouse” my trunk was packed my bedding roll my attache case I said a million good byes I wept my bedsheets as the Howrah – Kalka mail went “ khatkhat khatakat”towards the hills.. shunting at Delhi Station connecting with […]