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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Shrewsbury School India Launches a Transformative Annual Summer Programme for its Inaugural Batch of Students
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: Bringing a 473-year-old globally renowned educational legacy, Shrewsbury International School India is set to open its doors in Bhopal on August 8, 2025. As it prepares to welcome its first batch of students, the school has organised The Shrewsbury Leadership Programme from June 8 - June 15 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The fully-residential programme offers hands-on workshops focused upon fostering essential soft-skills such as leadership, creativity, innovation, communication and strategic thinking. During evenings, students will savour sports, music, games and recreational activities while connecting with their peers as part of a vibrant community of learners. In collaboration with Educis, a premium educational consultancy, the programme also provides innovative learning modules on topics such as creative writing, storytelling, public speaking, logical reasoning and media communication. Oliver Russell, the Deputy Head of Strategy and School Development remarks, "This camp is designed for pupils aged 11 to 18 and offers a range of engaging activities designed to encourage personal development. This will help them get familiar with each other and forge friendships before the academic session begins in August." Mr. Dominic Tomalin, Founding Headmaster at Shrewsbury, adds, "Transitioning into a new academic environment can often feel overwhelming, and this initiative aims to inspire confidence, build comfort and create a sense of community before the first day of school. Through the activities offered within this programme, we seek to set a positive tone for the year ahead." The Shrewsbury India Leadership Programme offers students a glimpse into the school's world-class curriculum adopted from the Cambridge International Programmes of study, leading towards IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. As students join from other countries as well, this will provide a strong foundation for cross-cultural collaboration. "At the core of the Shrewsbury credo, is warm pastoral care, strong peer relationships as well as meaningful, collaborative experiences. This introductory programme not only offers an insight into the engaging curriculum of the school, but also reflects its strong ethos and the whole-person education philosophy that it brings to India for the first time," remarks, Peter Willett, Deputy Head - Pastoral. The programme is also designed to introduce students to the creative and performing arts, helping them develop confidence and self-awareness. It also aims to nurture ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence and future-ready thinking - skills essential to thrive in today's evolving educational landscape. "This programme is only the beginning of a thrilling academic journey that lies ahead for each Salopian. By the time, they walk into the school campus, they will be ready for the transformative future that awaits their presence at Shrewsbury International School India," concludes Russell.
Fashion Value Chain
13-06-2025
- General
- Fashion Value Chain
Shrewsbury School India Launches a Transformative Annual Summer Programme for its Inaugural Batch of Students
Bringing a 473-year-old globally renowned educational legacy, Shrewsbury International School India is set to open its doors in Bhopal on August 8, 2025. As it prepares to welcome its first batch of students, the school has organised The Shrewsbury Leadership Programme from June 8 – June 15 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The fully-residential programme offers hands-on workshops focused upon fostering essential soft-skills such as leadership, creativity, innovation, communication and strategic thinking. During evenings, students will savour sports, music, games and recreational activities while connecting with their peers as part of a vibrant community of learners. Students who will be part of the founding batch at Shrewsbury School India, together celebrate the exciting start of a transformative educational journey, The campus opens on August 8, 2025 In collaboration with Educis, a premium educational consultancy, the programme also provides innovative learning modules on topics such as creative writing, storytelling, public speaking, logical reasoning and media communication. Oliver Russell, the Deputy Head of Strategy and School Development remarks, 'This camp is designed for pupils aged 11 to 18 and offers a range of engaging activities designed to encourage personal development. This will help them get familiar with each other and forge friendships before the academic session begins in August.' Mr. Dominic Tomalin, Founding Headmaster at Shrewsbury, adds, 'Transitioning into a new academic environment can often feel overwhelming, and this initiative aims to inspire confidence, build comfort and create a sense of community before the first day of school. Through the activities offered within this programme, we seek to set a positive tone for the year ahead.' The Shrewsbury India Leadership Programme offers students a glimpse into the schools world-class curriculum adopted from the Cambridge International Programmes of study, leading towards IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. As students join from other countries as well, this will provide a strong foundation for cross-cultural collaboration. Students dive into collaborative problem-solving and communication exercises during the Shrewsbury Leadership Programme 'At the core of the Shrewsbury credo, is warm pastoral care, strong peer relationships as well as meaningful, collaborative experiences. This introductory programme not only offers an insight into the engaging curriculum of the school, but also reflects its strong ethos and the whole-person education philosophy that it brings to India for the first time,' remarks, Mr. Peter Willett, Deputy Head – Pastoral. The programme is also designed to introduce students to the creative and performing arts, helping them develop confidence and self-awareness. It also aims to nurture ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence and future-ready thinking – skills essential to thrive in today's evolving educational landscape. 'This programme is only the beginning of a thrilling academic journey that lies ahead for each Salopian. By the time, they walk into the school campus, they will be ready for the transformative future that awaits their presence at Shrewsbury International School India,' concludes Mr. Russell.
Business Standard
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Admissions Surge as Shrewsbury International School India Prepares for its Grand Opening in Bhopal on August 8
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10: Shrewsbury International School India, the first Indian campus of the globally-renowned Shrewsbury School UK, is opening doors to its state-of-the-art 150-acre campus in Bhopal on August 8, 2025. With less than three months to go, the school's leadership and staff are diligently undertaking every necessary measure to ensure a seamless and gracious welcome for its inaugural batch of students. Prospective families can register for bespoke campus tours - where they get a chance to explore the school campus and meet personally with the admissions and school leadership teams to get a glimpse of the cutting-edge classrooms, expansive sports facilities and boarding houses - all designed to showcase the unique breadth of British boarding life in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Admissions are witnessing a significant surge well in advance of the school's inauguration, with applications pouring in from across India and overseas. "We are on the verge of embarking on a bold new chapter of education in Madhya Pradesh. I have long envisioned Shrewsbury as an institution where British academic excellence harmoniously blends with the rich cultural values of India. The arrival of August is eagerly anticipated," remarks Abhishek Mohan Gupta, President - Board of Management, Shrewsbury International School India. Shrewsbury makes its debut in India through a distinguished collaboration between Shrewsbury School UK - a 473-year-old British boarding institution - and Jagran Social Welfare Society, a name renowned for its commitment to educational excellence in Central India. The school offers a fully-customised British National Curriculum for grades 6-12, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. "Pupils at Shrewsbury will be exposed to a personalised learning environment with small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1. At the heart of our vision lies the philosophy of whole-person development. From rigorous academic modules to a world-class infrastructure for sports and performing arts, every aspect of our school is meticulously-planned to nurture India's young potential for a global future," remarks Dominic Tomalin, the Founding Headmaster at Shrewsbury. "Our admissions outreach has spanned over 40 cities across India and internationally, with our team traveling almost every month to engage with prospective families. Alongside strong domestic interest, we have also received considerable attention from regions such as the UAE, Nepal, and Bangladesh," notes Mr. Abhishek Mohan Gupta. Highlighting the unique features of the school's co and extra-curricular programmes, Oliver Russell, the Deputy Head of School and Strategy Development, says, "Inspired by the rich sporting legacy of its parent institution, Shrewsbury International School India offers state-of-the-art facilities for over 20 indoor and outdoor sports, introducing the country to dedicated training spaces for specialised disciplines such as Indoor Rowing, Scuba Diving, and Fencing. Equally vibrant is the school's Performing Arts programme, through which students will pursue diplomas in Music and Drama from Trinity College London - marking the only international collaboration for Performing Arts in Central India." The school is conducting the Shrewsbury India Leadership Programme next month, an immersive 8-day-residential programme featuring hands-on workshops and activities for students in skilful domains such as creative writing, storytelling, public speaking, sports and more. Write to leadershipprogramme@ to know more.
Fashion Value Chain
10-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Admissions Surge as Shrewsbury International School India Prepares for its Grand Opening in Bhopal on August 8
Shrewsbury International School India, the first Indian campus of the globally-renowned Shrewsbury School UK, is opening doors to its state-of-the-art 150-acre campus in Bhopal on August 8, 2025. With less than three months to go, the schools leadership and staff are diligently undertaking every necessary measure to ensure a seamless and gracious welcome for its inaugural batch of students. Prospective families can register for bespoke campus tours – where they get a chance to explore the school campus and meet personally with the admissions and school leadership teams to get a glimpse of the cutting-edge classrooms, expansive sports facilities and boarding houses – all designed to showcase the unique breadth of British boarding life in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Admissions are witnessing a significant surge well in advance of the schools inauguration, with applications pouring in from across India and overseas. The Academic Block at Shrewsbury International School India 'We are on the verge of embarking on a bold new chapter of education in Madhya Pradesh. I have long envisioned Shrewsbury as an institution where British academic excellence harmoniously blends with the rich cultural values of India. The arrival of August is eagerly anticipated,' remarks Abhishek Mohan Gupta, President – Board of Management, Shrewsbury International School India. Shrewsbury makes its debut in India through a distinguished collaboration between Shrewsbury School UK – a 473-year-old British boarding institution – and Jagran Social Welfare Society, a name renowned for its commitment to educational excellence in Central India. The school offers a fully-customised British National Curriculum for grades 6-12, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. 'Pupils at Shrewsbury will be exposed to a personalised learning environment with small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1. At the heart of our vision lies the philosophy of whole-person development. From rigorous academic modules to a world-class infrastructure for sports and performing arts, every aspect of our school is meticulously-planned to nurture India's young potential for a global future,' remarks Dominic Tomalin, the Founding Headmaster at Shrewsbury. 'Our admissions outreach has spanned over 40 cities across India and internationally, with our team traveling almost every month to engage with prospective families. Alongside strong domestic interest, we have also received considerable attention from regions such as the UAE, Nepal, and Bangladesh,' notes Mr. Abhishek Mohan Gupta. Highlighting the unique features of the school's co and extra-curricular programmes, Oliver Russell, the Deputy Head of School and Strategy Development, says, 'Inspired by the rich sporting legacy of its parent institution, Shrewsbury International School India offers state-of-the-art facilities for over 20 indoor and outdoor sports, introducing the country to dedicated training spaces for specialised disciplines such as Indoor Rowing, Scuba Diving, and Fencing. Equally vibrant is the school's Performing Arts programme, through which students will pursue diplomas in Music and Drama from Trinity College London – marking the only international collaboration for Performing Arts in Central India.' The school is conducting the Shrewsbury India Leadership Programme next month, an immersive 8-day-residential programme featuring hands-on workshops and activities for students in skilful domains such as creative writing, storytelling, public speaking, sports and more. Write to leadershipprogramme@ to know more.
