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Hutchings High School situated on 7, phayre Road was founded in 1879. It is a recognised Anglo Institution and prepares children for the Indian School Certificate Examination (I.C.S.E.). The School, initially founded by Mrs. Hutchings after whom it named. The idea to start a school for Anglo-Indian girls was first thought of by Miss Dawley. But due to her untimely death her plans had ome to an end. Fortunately, Mrs. Hutchings, who at that time, arrived in Bombay, was just as enthusiastic to start a school for girls in poona. Having shifted to poona and residing in the Bungalow, which is the residence of all Principals till this day, she worked untiringly in her project going from house to house to enrol girls. She started with a group of less than 25 girls. Her open air school was under the shade of some trees. Gradually missionary congregation and church organisations, realising the good lady's noble work and the need for a basic education for the children, came forward with all kinds of monetary help. Bishop Taylor gave her his whole hearted co-operation. He gifted her a piece of land next to her residence and helped her to construct a few class rooms. Thus began a small school for the Anglo-Indians commmunity. In gratitude to Bishop Taylor, she named her school, ''The Taylor High School", which is now know as Hutchings High School. As her good work in the field of education spread from town to town she received appreciation an enouraging letters from all over the India and abroad. Finances poured in, and then she received a very special request from Anglo-Indian families serving at home an abroad to start a residential school for girls. It was to their credit and with their co-operation that the first hostel for girls was house at 7, Phayre Road. It was name "The Anglo-Indian Home". She personally supervised and catered for the girls and showered them with love. Any one in trouble or anyone who needed help and comfort knew where to go. That is why the boarders affectionately referred to her as "Mama Hutchings". A dedicated worker , She serve this institution for many years. Fully satisfied with her progress and growth of Anglo-Indian Home "Taylor High School" she handed over the reins of administration into the hands of the Methodist Church in Southern Asia. From then onwards, a number of Americans Principals were appointed for a term of 5 years, an each contributed towards the progress of the institution.Though strictly a girls school, boys were however admitted only upto std. VI. At a later stage boys inducted in the school. |