The school's past extends back to
the British Raj and the Victorian era with its beginnings in a house on High
Grounds. It was started in 1865 by Rev. S. T. Pettigrew, the then Chaplain of
St. Mark's Cathedral who had a vision of starting a school for the education of
children of European and Anglo-Indian families. In his own words, he wanted to "establish a day and boarding School
for the Children of Christian residents in the station and its vicinity."
The school was named in honour of Bishop Cotton of Calcutta, under whose
stewardship a scheme of education was organized for the Anglican Churches in
India.
Prof. John K. Zachariah the
Principal of Cottons one of the most humble and diplomatic person known for
taking several initiatives to develop the school. Having formerly been the
Principal of Cathedral High School, and having studied there, he was a
gentleman of a kind .The most catchy thing about him is his majestic voice and
im sure that every one loves that . He came to BCBS in 2010 to take charge as the
principal and his legacy still continues .
The first five years of the school
had three principles and the future looked bleak for the school until Rev.
Whitehead invited the members of St. Peter’s brotherhood to help to revive the
school. Rev. Packen-Ham Walsh, revived the school. To commemorate this event,
the school still celebrates St. Peter’s day. The last living member of the
brotherhood of St. Peter in India, father David, died a few years back of old
age. He lived and worked as the school chaplain.
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| Bishop George Lynch Cotton |
