Thursday, October 14, 2004

St Mary's School- Mount Abu

MARS Building Its present in the list of the best schools in India and St.Mary's surely doesn't dissapoint. The structure of Mount Abu Railway School (MARS) was designed way back in 1887 by an European. The school was meant primarily for children of European and Anglo-Indian railway staff.


Br.Rice Wing
Construction on the Br Rice Wing started in 1967. On completion (1968) it houses a new refectory and eight new classroomsthe, kitchen takes its place.


The Church
On the extreme far end is the church which was built in 1973. Also seen is the school ground that held the sports function.


What more could you ask for in a school than a swimming pool.


BasketBall Courts.


Austin in his classroom.


Arnold just outside his classroom.


Austin stands against his cupboard in the domitory.


Arnold stands against a very beautiful lake and mountain which is called by the schoolmates as 'Plummy'.


Dad and Arnold sit on the dam with the school against the background.


Catch me if you can. Students often go hiking and mountaineering there.


Pray time. Students attend mass.