Baldwin Boys' High School 4.54

Baldwin Boys' High School often informally referred to simply as Baldwins, is an private English boys' independent boarding school founded in 1880, is an all boys residential school in Bangalore, India. It is one of the oldest schools in Bangalore, India.The school's motto is "Reverentia Jehovae est Caput Sapientiae" – "The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom" .The school has heritage buildings such as Oldham Building and Lincoln Hall.HistoryThe school prepares pupils for the ICSE and Cambridge Local Examinations. It is located in the posh locality of Richmond Town, in Bangalore city.Among the prominent personalities in the school's history are Bishop and Mrs. Williams F. Oldham, Rev. John Edward Robinson, Rev. Ira A. Richards, Rev. T. R. Toussaint, Rev. J. B Buthrick, Mr. C. N. Weston and Mr. Pfeiffer.Bishop and Mrs. William F. Oldham, a surveyor, started a school in their home at 4, Alexandra Street. The aim was to provide schooling for English speaking Methodist children. When the Oldhams left India for Theological studies in the USA, the school was transferred to the vestry of the Richmond Town Methodist Church and placed under the Pastor, Rev. John Edward Robinson, elected Missionary Bishop in 1904.The Principal, Rev. Marion B. Kirk from East Ohio Conference served in all capacities at the school as house-holder, administrator, teacher, gamester and musician. After six months, Rev. Kirk was transferred to Kolar’s Orphanage and Mission.LayoutThe school had several heritage buildings on its huge campus many of which have made way for modern concrete structures with improved facilities. There are three main academic buildings: one for the primary school, one for the high school section, and one under construction for the 11th and 12th grade ISC (Indian School Certificate) classrooms, besides basketball, roller-skating, bowling and badminton courts, and a cafeteria. The Pfeiffer Memorial Playground is used for football, hockey and cricket tournaments. The Weston Swimming Pool is attached to it. It also has the 350-seater Lincoln Hall as the school auditorium.