{"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":"2026-09-03T10:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:36:06","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-60f7d1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60f7d1b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98e9cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c98e9cb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480f072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"480f072\" 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-e17681f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e17681f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a5a379 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"0a5a379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24dd6a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24dd6a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Founded in 1862 by Sir Robert Stanes, a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist,\u00a0Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School 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 164 years.<\/p><p>Sir Robert Stanes believed that education was the cornerstone of a <i>progressive <\/i>society. His commitment to nurturing young minds was not limited to academics alone. It encompassed character formation, civic responsibility, and spiritual growth.\u00a0<\/p><p>His motto, \u201c<b>Excelsa Sequar\u201d (Aim for the highest)<\/b>, continues to inspire our school community to strive for excellence in all pursuits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51fcd54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51fcd54\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc6672 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fc6672\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f92b889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f92b889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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>\n<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>\n<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>\n<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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<b>To God be the Glory\u201d<\/b>\u2014our school song reminds us that all our achievements are rooted in gratitude and grace. As we look ahead, we do so with humility, hope, and unwavering dedication to the ideals that Sir Robert Stanes cherished.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-810a4ec elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"810a4ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 32H336c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48v128c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h80v64c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64h-8c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h8c88.4 0 160-71.6 160-160V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H48C21.5 32 0 53.5 0 80v128c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h80v64c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64h-8c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h8c88.4 0 160-71.6 160-160V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb2ba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bb2ba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>\u2014 John Stephen<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe5ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbe5ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Principal<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1862 by Sir Robert Stanes, a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist,\u00a0Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School stands as a beacon of educational excellence and moral integrity. 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