{"id":74,"date":"2024-03-12T10:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:35:33","slug":"principal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/principal\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"74\" class=\"elementor elementor-74\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a1b49c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a1b49c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b61debf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b61debf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626924e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"626924e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"987\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AIM0082.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-748\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AIM0082.jpg 987w, https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AIM0082-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AIM0082-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/stanesschool.org\/stanesnursery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AIM0082-768x996.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" style=\"width:100%;height:129.69%;max-width:987px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461cccc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"461cccc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470bc73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"470bc73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A messge from the<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7826c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7826c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Principal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23d908d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"23d908d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"principal-text\">\r\n\r\n\t<p>Founded in 1862 by <strong>Sir Robert Stanes<\/strong>, a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist, <br><strong> Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School<\/strong> stands as a beacon of educational excellence and moral integrity. With a vision rooted in service, compassion, and empowerment, what began as a humble Scripture Study School under a simple pandal has grown into one of India\u2019s most respected institutions, shaping generations of learners for over 163 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<p>Sir Robert Stanes believed that education was the cornerstone of a progressive society. His commitment to nurturing young minds was not limited to academics alone. It encompassed character formation, civic responsibility, and spiritual growth. <br>His motto, <strong>\u201cExcelsa Sequar\u201d (Aim for the highest)<\/strong>, continues to inspire our school community to strive for excellence in all pursuits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<p>Today, Stanes School remains deeply anchored in its founding values while embracing the demands of a dynamic world. We offer a holistic education that blends rigorous academics with co-curricular enrichment, moral instruction, and community engagement. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership, preparing students to meet global challenges with confidence and integrity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"principal-content\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Our faculty, dedicated, compassionate, and highly qualified, carry forward Sir Robert Stanes\u2019 legacy by nurturing each student\u2019s potential. We take pride in our inclusive ethos, welcoming learners from diverse backgrounds and fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration. The school\u2019s rich heritage is reflected in its architecture, traditions, and alumni network, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in education, industry, public service, and the arts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>As Principal of Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, I am honoured to uphold the vision of our founder and lead this vibrant institution into the future. We remain committed to academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility, ensuring that every Stanite is equipped not just for success, but for significance of excellence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>In a rapidly changing world, our mission remains timeless: to educate young minds with wisdom, to shape hearts with compassion, and to inspire lives with purpose. We invite you to explore our campus, engage with our community, and become part of a legacy that continues to illuminate the path of learning and leadership.\r\n\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<p><strong>\u201cTo God be the Glory\u201d<\/strong>\u2014our school song reminds us that all our achievements are rooted in gratitude and grace. 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