8 March 2025
St. Edward’s School, a beacon of academic excellence and holistic education, proudly inaugurated its Centenary Celebrations on March 8, 2025, marking a remarkable 100-year journey of shaping young minds and fostering leadership.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ambassador Manpreet Vohra, an esteemed alumnus and distinguished Indian diplomat, as the Chief Guest. Ambassador Vohra, whose illustrious career includes serving as India’s High Commissioner to Australia, Belize, and Kenya, as well as Ambassador to Mexico, Afghanistan, Peru, and Bolivia, epitomizes the values of excellence, leadership, and service that define the Edwardian spirit.
The event featured a felicitation ceremony honouring outstanding Student Achievers and was attended by distinguished alumni, faculty members, and esteemed guests. A significant highlight of the celebration was the unveiling of ‘Centenary Tales’ by School Manager Fr. Dexen Antony. This anthology, a compilation of students’ literary and artistic contributions, stands as a tribute to Edwardian creativity and innovation.
Adding to the grandeur of the occasion, an interactive session with former Edwardians, video messages reminiscing school days, and the unveiling of the new School Logo by the Chief Guest enriched the celebrations.
As the school prepares for its Founder’s Day celebrations on March 9, 2025, these centenary events reaffirm St. Edward’s commitment to academic brilliance, moral integrity, and service to society.
St. Edward’s School has nurtured numerous distinguished personalities who have made significant contributions across diverse fields. Its illustrious alumni include:
Hamid Ansari – Former Vice President of India
General Bipin Rawat – India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
Ajay Banga – President of the World Bank
Ashok Mangotra (IAS) – Former Bureaucrat
Maj. Gen. Neville Rasquinha – Senior Army Officer
Col. Rajeev Kapoor & Col. Arvind Good – Defence Personnel
Mr. Saleem Qureshi & Mr. Ashok Gupta – Eminent Professionals
Their achievements stand as a testament to the school’s enduring legacy of excellence, leadership, and service.
