Lucknow,

17 Feb (HS): Shrewsbury School UK, founded in 1552 by King Edward VI,

celebrates its 473rd anniversary this month. On the school’s Foundation Day,

February 10, its first India campus, Shrewsbury International School India

inaugurated the Annual Charles Darwin Lecture Series at its state-of-the-art

campus in Bhopal.

The series also commemorates the 216th birth anniversary

(February 12) of Darwin, the most illustrious alumnus of the school. The

inauguration of the Annual Charles Darwin Lecture Series marks the beginning of

a significant platform dedicated to honoring individuals who have made

remarkable contributions to society across various fields.

Abhishek

Mohan Gupta, President – Board of Management, Shrewsbury International School

India, says, Through the Annual Charles Darwin Lecture Series, we hope to

give a platform to exceptional leaders, innovators, and changemakers so that

they can share their accrued wisdom and experiences with the students. This

series pays tribute to Charles Darwin's brilliance and far-reaching

contributions to evolutionary biology. It also aligns perfectly with

Shrewsbury's vision of becoming a thought leader in the Indian education

landscape with a well-resourced pedagogy.”

Leo

Winkley, Headmaster of the prestigious Shrewsbury School UK, and member of the

G30 fraternity of boarding schools, visited Shrewsbury International School

India's Bhopal campus for the first time. During the visit (February 10th and

11th), he delivered the inauguralCharles Darwin Lecture Series and also unveiled Charles Darwin's bust.

He additionally announced the prestigious Charles Darwin Leadership Medal which

has been instituted to recognise achievers who have made tangible contributions

to the society.

As

he observes, The Annual Charles Darwin Lecture Series acknowledges

Darwin's contribution to the culture of transformative thinking and innovation.

We hope that this confluence of powerful ideas will inspire Indian students to

embrace Darwin's legacy, challenge conventions and pursue excellence as

emerging leaders. The series will also reinforce the connection between

Shrewsbury School UK’s historical legacy and the role it can play in India's

rapidly evolving educational ecosystem.

Among

the attendees at this evening of luminaries were Dominic Tomalin - Headmaster,

Shrewsbury International School India, key staff members from Shrewsbury India,

and parents of prospective students.

As

Shrewsbury International School India prepares to open its doors to the first

batch of students in August 2025, Abhishek Mohan Gupta concludes, “Mr. Leo

Winkley's visit and the events to follow underscore the school’s mission to

integrate the global heritage of Shrewsbury School UK with Indian aspirations,

fostering a holistic and forward-thinking educational environment.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi