History of the School
The Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai, established in 1860, boasts a rich and distinguished history. Founded through the efforts of Bishop Harding and Canon George Candy, the first Principal, the school initially served the European and Anglo-Indian communities of the city. In 1870, it was named in honor of St. Thomas Cathedral and John Connon, a significant benefactor whose support was instrumental in its early development. Over the years, the school expanded its facilities and curriculum, becoming co-educational in 1965 and further enriching its diverse academic environment.
Throughout its history, the Cathedral and John Connon School has maintained a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and the development of character and leadership in its students. The school has produced numerous notable alumni who have excelled in fields such as business, politics, arts, and sciences. Its legacy of fostering intellectual growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility continues to make it one of Mumbai's premier educational institutions. Today, the Cathedral and John Connon School remains a beacon of high-quality education, nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared to meet the challenges of the modern world.
1860
Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain opened a grammar school within the walled city of Bombay formerly named the Cathedral Grammar School.
Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain opened a grammar school within the walled city of Bombay formerly named the Cathedral Grammar School.
The Bombay Scottish Education Society was founded. The society put up a building on the Esplanade, and named it The John Connon High School after the Chief Registrar of Bombay.
The Bombay Scottish Education Society was founded. The society put up a building on the Esplanade, and named it The John Connon High School after the Chief Registrar of Bombay.
A Choir School was established with the objective of providing choristers for the St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, the first Anglican Church in the city.
A Choir School was established with the objective of providing choristers for the St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, the first Anglican Church in the city.
A high school in Byculla, set up by the Bombay Diocesan Society, was merged with the Choir School to form the Cathedral High School.
A high school in Byculla, set up by the Bombay Diocesan Society, was merged with the Choir School to form the Cathedral High School.
The Cathedral Infant School was set up at Malabar Hill to provide education for Grades LKG to Std 1.
The Cathedral Infant School was set up at Malabar Hill to provide education for Grades LKG to Std 1.
The Cathedral Schools and the Scottish School were amalgamated to form The Anglo-Scottish Education Society. Miss Whitfield, the Principal of the Girls' School, wanted a badge which was representative of both elements of the Society: Anglican and Scottish. A badge was designed in which the Bishop's Mitre represented the Anglican side, while the Scottish neighbours were symbolised by the white diagonal cross of St. Andrew.
The Cathedral Schools and the Scottish School were amalgamated to form The Anglo-Scottish Education Society. Miss Whitfield, the Principal of the Girls' School, wanted a badge which was representative of both elements of the Society: Anglican and Scottish. A badge was designed in which the Bishop's Mitre represented the Anglican side, while the Scottish neighbours were symbolised by the white diagonal cross of St. Andrew.