SIR HENRY LAWRENCE
Henry Lawrence wanted to establish a chain of schools with a view to provide education to the children of the deceased and serving soldiers and officers of the British army. Lawrence was himself killed in the Indian rebellion of 1857, also called India’s First War of Independence. His dream took shape and four such schools, initially known as Lawrence Military Asylum, were established in different parts of India: the first two during his lifetime in the year 1847 at Sanawar and the second at Mount Abu in 1856; the third at Lovedale, near Ootacamund on 6 September 1858, and the fourth in Ghora Gali (near Murree, now in Pakistan) in 1860.
SCHOOL CREST
MOTTO NEVER GIVE IN'----The motto of the school is "NEVER GIVE IN" as visible in the school emblem. The motto embodies the spirit of the Lawrencian – to pursue a task to its fullest , giving one’s best at all times. The motto is believed to instill in the pupils the spirit of excellence and the tenacity to overcome obstacles and blocks to achieve one’s goals.
SIR HENRY LAWRENCE AND THE KINGS COLOUR
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I joined Lawrence in 1959 in the 5th standard and finished Senior Cambridge in 1966. I fondly recall Laxman seated in the centre front row and Hilton seated last left front row. Hilton was our Prefect of Kailash House (now gone) in 1959 and he always encouraged and inspired us in his own way. Laxman was approachable and always helpful to us little boys from 5th standard. Mrs Prince, our 5th standard teacher is still alive at 98 years age !! I recall many things that happened in 1960. We were the first batch to occupy Middle school which was just built. Later i was in Vindhya House till i finished school. I shall always remember my teachers, Mr. McMohan, Mrs Hensmen, Mr Denzil Prince, Mrs Phillips our Matron at Kailash House in 1959. Ofcourse how could i forget KT Thomas, Mr Vyas. The swimming pool was newly built then and so was the Gym house. Top flats was still small and not enlarged as now and the Middle Flats was a small grassy field. The Lawrence British Military school Flag (now framed in Large hall) was carried during our Parade but later withdrawn and framed. The year of 1960 will always be deeply etched in my memory. Thank you for bringing back such lovely memories of 1960 and my early years at Lawrence !! I retired in 2009 as a Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean of St. John's Medical College, Bangalore. I stay in Bangalore. ( written by Dr. Dara Amar then known as Amar Singh of Vindhya House at Lawrence (1959 to 1966)
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