CAMBRIAN HALL

Estd. 1954

CAMBRIAN HALL

Lives of great men all remind us

We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time.
H.W. Longfellow
Col. Shashi Shumshere J.B. Rana
(1931 - 1988)

The Origins
The history of Cambrian Hall began with the late Maharaja Judha Shumshere
J.B. Rana ex-Prime Minister of Nepal. After giving up his Prime Ministership
(1948) to his first nephew he moved to India upon the invitation of the Indian
Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and Home Minister, Sardar Vallabh Bhai
Patel. He settled down in Dehradun at 13, Young Road Dehradun Cantt.
Following the demise of the Maharaja Juddha Shumshere in 1952 and
Maharani Gambhir Kumari in 1955, their youngest son Col. Shashi Shumsher
JB Rana in consultations with his two older brothers, Santa and Rabi
Shumshere JB Rana, converted the Maharajas home into a residential school
for the children of the South Asia region. The elaborate infrastructure and
the historic buildings spread over 35 bigas of land at 13 Young Road now
serve as part of the campus of Cambrian Hall.
The late Col. Shashi Shumsher JB Rana, a veteran
politician and an educationist was a firm believer of the
importance of excellence and innovation in education
to promote social change and development. In 1954, he
approached Ms. Maude Mainwaring, regarded as one Young Shashi Shumshere J.B. Rana
of the finest teacher in the town and to assist him in
opening a school and thus began an Odyssey. With only 5 students and Ms. Mainwaring
Ms. Maude Mainwaring as the only teacher coupled with the strong vision, firm commitment and the dream and
hard work of Col. Shashi Shumsher JB Rana Cambrian Hall made a modest beginning. Today cambrian hall is a
leading school in the town with over 1400 students from varied backgrounds and outstanding alumni in all
walks of life spread across the world over,
Cambrian Hall, one of the most respected and trusted school in Dehradun, has excelled in academics as well
as co curricular activities over the years. Dr. SC Biala is the current Principal of the school.

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Vision
Cambrian Hall aims at providing equal, affordable and quality education to youth with
a view to produce caring and responsible citizens and leaders of the future.

Message from the President

I have been involved with Cambrian Hall since its very inception, following the vision of my late husband
and founding president of the school and taking his mission forward. This has provided me with a life time
opportunity to serve the school and the youth of this country. I often recall the late President's firm belief,
conviction, and hard work in transforming Cambrian Hall into a premier education institution in
Dehradun. I feel proud that we have been able to carry forward that legacy since 1989.
True to the values of the late president and Founder, Cambrian Hall has promoted a secular and
democratic ethos with focus on values of integrity and honesty and care for those less privileged. Today, it
is one of the most affordable private school in the country providing quality education at par with the best
schools. The outstanding academic results, distinguished alumni and numerous medals won by the
children of the school are testimony to this.
For me Cambrian Hall is far more than its infrastructure and buildings. We are community of parents,
teachers and students who are working together to become educated, informed and responsible citizens
this country and world. Under the guidance of a very able board comprising of distinguished members and
the support of the Principal, Cambrian Hall is providing quality education that is not only modern in its
approach but also based on the ideals and rich culture of this country and the
region.
What makes Cambrian Hall truly special is the quality of the staff and students

Rani Chandra Raj Laxmi Rana

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Mission
At Cambrian Hall our mission is to inspire students to learn and become caring and sensitive individuals able to keep
pace and lead in a rapidly changing environment. The school adopts a flexible approach to learning incorporating local
and global perspectives. Our mission is to promote academic excellence, a balanced life and responsible citizens of the
country and the world. The school's motto 'to Greater Heights ' drives every child in the school to pursue the values of
excellence and innovation, service to humanity and unity in diversity.

Message from the Principal

Cambrian Hall aims not only to produce quality education but also to produce citizens with all-round
personality, fully equipped to march out into the world, ready to scale new heights and explore new
vistas in life. The emphasis is on imparting education aimed at forming a character based on discipline,
self-reliance and moral integrity. We encourage our students to inculcate the qualities of perseverance
and intellectual curiosity and blend them with innovation in the pursuit of knowledge and education
that will help them to be self- dependent.
In today's highly competitive world, I believe that it is not only important to be academically on track
but also the co-curricular activities are needed for children to realize their inner potentials. The school
helps the students identify, develop and perfect their hidden talents in various fields, such as- quizzing,
dramatics, computers, elocution, painting, music, yoga etc. There are various inter house and inter
school competition held at regular intervals and students are encouraged to participate in
competitions held in other schools.
Our committed and professional teachers motivate and guide the children and draw out the best in
them. Classrooms are technology enabled and equipped with computers, as well as laboratories. Due
emphasis is also laid on practical and hands on learning and this provides an ideal atmosphere for the
students to excel at academics. Marks are created in the classroom but memories and personalities are
created on the playing fields. It is here that children experienced a myriad of emotions like euphoria,
humility, defeat, resolute defiance of the scoreboard to rise against all odds to be a winner.

Dr. S.C. Biala

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An institution
with a History
About us

Campus

Cambrian Hall is a Residential cum Day Coeducational English Medium School

affiliated to the Council for the Indian
School of Certificate Examinations, New
Delhi. It was founded by the late Col. Shashi
Shumshere J.B. Rana on 12th July 1954.
It is situated in the picturesque
surroundings at the cantonment area of
Dehradun and has a grand view of
Mussoorie hills. It is spread over 35 bighas
of land enclosed by the boundary walls with
sufficient space for outdoor games and cocurricular activities.

The classes are held in separate blocks viz Judha

Block which houses classes VIII to XII with well
equipped laboratories for Computer Sciences,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science and an
Art room. The Doutre Block houses classes III to
VII with an Art Room, a Junior Library and a Junior
laboratory for Computer Science. The
Experimental block has SUPW Room, Open Air
Theatre, Dance Room, Music Room and the
Senior Library. There is a huge Auditorium which
can accommodate nearly 1000 students at a time
with an indoor basketball court. There is a
separate block for class I & II.

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Our

Objectives
The essence and philosophy of Cambrian Hall is to
nurture and provide an all round education and a
challenging learning environment for the students to
move to 'greater heights'in all spheres of their lives. As
one of the oldest schools in Dehradun and with an
experienced teaching faculty the School's objectives
and outcomes are manifold. They include:
Multicultural community with children from
different countries and states in India learning
and striving for excellence in all areas of life
where every child discovers and realizes his/her
full potential.
Fully secure 35 Bighas campus nestled in the
cantonment area in Dehradun with a competitive and disciplined learning environment enabling the
students to develop academically and socially.
Spacious classrooms meeting the international standards of space, respecting and understanding
that each child is unique with rights and responsibilities.

More than 12000 students who have successfully passed out over the past 60 years.
Digital Learning through smart classes and campus Wi-Fi coupled with traditional methods to help
children apply academic knowledge, skills and concepts to life and promote networking and lifelong
learning.
Specialized coaching in sports and athletics by qualified professionals in all the major sports like
Cricket, Football, Basketball, Horse-riding, Table tennis etc. and inculcating a spirit of adventure and
love for nature and outdoors
Guest Lectures from trained professionals, alumni and others to help prepare the students for their
careers ahead while also helping them become socially and environmentally conscious and promote
secular ethos and a culture of integrity, ethics and honesty.
Emphasis on value system amalgamated with modern outlook,
scientific and technological training integrated with pragmatic
approach for nurturing a questioning mind to achieve
excellence.
A partnership between teachers, students and parents and as a
member of International Award for Young People the school
has won over 20 medals in the past year.
25% vacancies reserved for Children of the Armed Forces
Personnel and scholarships for meritorious & deserving
students.

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Building Knowledge
Curriculum
At Cambrian Hall children really matter. Every child's ability is
recognized, developed and rewarded. Our curriculum is
tailored to meet individual needs and aspirations, which
ensure all our children are interested and motivated to learn.
We set high expectations for all students, assessing and
evaluating progress throughout the year in order to plan
effectively for successful learning. We promote enjoyment for
learning and encourage children to be independent,
reflective learners through the development of thinking skills.
Our curriculum is both theoretical and field based. The academic rigour and the aggressive curricula is
complemented by a diverse range of extra curricular activities.

Faculty
We at Cambrian Hall are privileged to have a dynamic team
of qualified, competent teachers. Our faculty Includes well
experienced practioners who leverage their academic and
subject expertise to create new knowledge and enduring
concepts. On a whole, our faculty, curriculum, and facilities
are Oriented toward developing an active, student-centered
style of teaching. In other words, we attempt to model "best
practices" in public school education and
teach in a way that conveys appropriate, contemporary teaching methodology.

Career Development Cell

Everyone has a dream or desire to succeed in life and
become somebody. This can translate into careers in
finance and business, as professionals - lawyers, doctors or
economists, as artists -musicians, actors or singers or as
philanthropist, public service -army, government or navy,
or even saints. How do the young realize their dreams and
how many do? How do we ensure that our students make
the rights choices and are encouraged to realize their
dreams and make useful contributions to the communities
and the world that we live in?
Based on demand from our students, we at Cambrian Hall, have identified tools to address this
issue and we call it Career Development Cell. We offer personal coaching / monitoring to our
students to turn dreams into reality with the help of trained professionals.

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Beyond Academics
Sports
Cambrian Hall continues to provide a sports programme that has a
positive influence on all ages and abilities of pupils. We aim at
developing every pupil's interest in sport, from aspiring internationals
to those for whom sport is just a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Our long tradition of sporting excellence gives us the experience
required to maximise every pupil's potential, regardless of the level of
sport that they play. To help us achieve this, we offer outstanding
facilities, and an exceptional team of coaches, staff solely dedicated to
the running of our school sport, and committed academic staff.
The school provides facilities to play the following sports:
- Hockey
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Cross Country
- Athletics
- P.T.
- Gymnastics

Adventure / Excursion
Students are sponsored to attend Adventure Course in
mountaineering at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering,
U tta r ka s h i - t h e l o n e i nte r n at i o n a l l y re p u te d
mountaineering institute in this region. Students are also
given excursions/ hikes and even serious trekking during
mid-term break.

Arts, Culture and Music

Culture is intrinsic to education, just as education is
intrinsic to culture. The two go hand in hand. It follows
that access to cultural activities at school is essential
for students. Ensuring that students have
opportunities to participate in cultural activities is one
of core objectives.
At Cambrian hall we have a dedicated standardsbased instructional program, coupled with specialized
training in the creative and performing arts. Students who are interested enroll in the program and thus
we help them in exploring their talents and abilities in the visual and performing arts.
Some of the activities include:
Painting
Craft

Pottery
School Band

Clay modeling
Photography

Dramatics
Vocal & Instrumental Music

Classical Dance

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Safe & Nurturing

Environment
Boarding
Boarding is an integral part of school life; a home away from
home where students learn physical, mental and emotional
independence. This new found confidence will help students
to be pro-active in all aspects of life and also will gear them for
their careers ahead.
The boarders (boys) are housed in Shashi Block. The students
are accommodated in newly renovated modern dormitories
set in a historical building according to their age and house. The dormitories are spacious and
bright with all amenities including recreational and lounge rooms, internet and twenty-four
hour power and security back up. The principal, estate supervisor, kitchen l/c, housemasters
and PTIs live in the campus in a separate block known as staff residential quarters.
The schools house which the students belong to include Mainwaring House (Red) - Ever
Onward, Ever forward; Judha House (Blue) - Modesty in Victory; Doutre House (Green) - Be Ye
Valiant, Be Ye Strong; and Edward House (Yellow) - Unto Thyself be True.
A separate Girl's Hostel is also being renovated in the campus. Boarders live in the heart of the
School and have access to excellent facilities - basketball and other sports courts, an indoor
gymnasium, and spacious play grounds and outdoor spaces. Academic facilities include the
Library and Technology and Resource Centres, which are open for the students for their
projects. Our boarding tradition embodies Cambrian Halls' founding vision and ongoing
commitment to provide excellent pastoral care and enhance our students' learning and life
skills.

Infirmary
There is a six bedded hospital near class I block under a charge
of experienced Doctor and full time nursing sisters. There is a
panel of medical specialist from town for consultation and
admission into nursing homes, hospitals in case of any
emergency.
Children of Armed forces personnel enjoy medical facilities
in the military hospital, Dehradun in case of any serious illness/injury.

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Safe & Nurturing

Environment
Dining Hall/Mess
The school mess is a spacious hall. It has a fully equipped
kitchen and serves hygienic food to the students. The menu
ranges from Indian to Chinese and comprises of both
Vegetarian as well as Non-Vegetarian meals. The dining room
is the heart of any school, welcoming and providing an
environment that encourages and increases the social
interaction of students and staff.
Mess Services are guided by the Students' Committee which has the privilege of deciding the
menu. A nutritionist in staff advises the Food Services Manager on healthy menus and help
students make healthy choices. Special preparations can be ordered or requested by students to
the mess administration to celebrate birthdays, festivals and parties etc.

Safety and Security

International Award
For Young People
(IAYP)
IAYP was formerly known as DEAS (Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme) and has been in
force at Cambrian Hall since long. The
scheme involves physical recreation,
trekking and social work and students are
expected to spend week end out of the
campus.

We are dedicated to providing a safe, secure

and nurturing environment that facilitates and
enhances student achievement and success.
Cambrian Hall takes all necessary actions to
ensure personal safety and security for the
students. All the students are closely monitored with the use of technology and by the Safety & Security
Department that patrols the campus 24 hours daily, seven days a week. The location of Cambrain Hall in
the cant. area also facilitates a secure environment for the community thereby helping the students to
make the most of their learning experience.

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Admission Process

Registration
The minimum age of admission to the school both for boarders and the day scholars in class I is 5 years and not
over 5 years 9 months on 31st March. A students who is over-age for a class will not be admitted. The
registration is open from 1st November to 31st January. The entrance examination is held on 2nd Saturday of
February followed by an interview for the students who qualify in the written examination. The new academic
session starts in the first week of April. No correspondence will be entertained in connections with the
admission of the students who do not qualify in the written test. The Principal has the sole right in regard to
admission and his decision will be final in this matter. The admission is subject to the following conditions.
1.
2.
3.

Registration between 1st November and 31st January each year.

Number of vacancies per class.
Order of merit in the written test cum interview.

Registration is done for classes I to IX. No students is admitted in class X and XII. However, students from other
schools are admitted in class XI in July on the basis of their performance in class X of a recognised
Board/State/University in vacancies are available.
Subjects for the written examination
Class I to VI
Class VII to XII

English, Maths, Hindi

English, Maths, Hindi, Science
(Physics, Chemistry & Biology).

Parents will have to ensure that the Transfer Certificate issued to their son/daughter by the previous school
meets the following requirements.
(a)
(b)
(c)

Marksheet of having passed the previous class.

The transfer certificate should be from a recognised school.
The transfer certificate should be countersigned by the Inspector of Schools if the student is from
outside Uttarakhand. In the absence of the above documents, the child will not be admitted in school.

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CAMBRIAN HALL
Estd. 1954

CAMBRIAN HALL
Cambrian Hall
13, Young Road, Dehradun Cantt - 248003, Uttarakhand - INDIA
Ph: 0135-2753589, 2753215 | Mob.: +91-9411393443
Web.: www.cambrianhall.in | E-mail: info@cambrianhall.in