The sixteen debating teams have now assembled at Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla and are preparing for some intense intellectual battles at the forthcoming 26th Annual Slater Debates – Thursday 26th October to Tuesday 31st October – hosted on the BCS campus.  BCS Director, Simon Weale, stressed in the chapel service before the competition started: ‘It is...Read More

26th BCS Slater Debates team ‘battle ready’ at the podium The debating team of Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla is preparing for some intense intellectual battles at the forthcoming 26th Annual Slater Debates – Thursday 26th October to Tuesday 31st October – that are hosted on the BCS campus.  The Slater Debates are named in honour of the...Read More

Old Cottonian Aerospace Scientist’s story In the field of space flight, there are many sayings, such as, One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind and Sky Is “Not” the Limit. My journey led me from a small mountain town, following the steps of my brother, to the gates of Bishop Cotton School,...Read More

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla was voted as Number 1 Boys boarding school in Himachal Pradesh (Vintage boys – Education World 23/24), and Number 2 across all India, as well as being voted Number 1 by parents as best school in Himachal Pradesh for ‘Quality in Education’, in North India (Education Today 23/24) The next opportunity...Read More

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated magic on stage this week with performances of the iconic 1970s musical ‘Grease’ performed as part of a joint production with Auckland House School.   A stream of guests, including Bollywood stars, were treated to a joyful moonlit outdoor production which showcased the magnificent acting, musical and dance talent...Read More

The next entrance test opportunity to join the school from Class 4 upwards is on 2nd December 2023, at school from 9am. There will be a presentation by the BCS Director, Simon Weale, on ‘life at BCS’ along with the senior staff introductions. This is to join the school in February 2024 after the winter...Read More

October 2023 We have good news for you! Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is ranked in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2023-24 under Vintage Legacy Boys Boarding Schools. India # 2 and Himachal Pradesh # 1 Thanks to everyone who voted for us again. It was only fitting that our two Old Cottonian teachers went to...Read More

Simon D Weale MA (Oxon) Director, Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla Mike Tyson once brutally summed up the essential truth of boxing by saying ‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face’.  Each September, most boys at Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla get to find this out as they too receive numerous...Read More

This summer Kabir S from Class X was lucky enough to go on the BCS Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Exchange Program to Culford School near Cambridge, in the UK. The school is a mixed school and has international boarders. For 2 months Kabir played cricket, football and lived in the boarding house alongside new friends...Read More

Bishop Cotton School and Auckland House Collaborate on Musical, Shimla Tuesday 17 October 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) is all set for this week’s performances of the musical ‘Grease’ which the boys are performing together with the girls from Auckland House School. The show will be a celebration of the musical and acting talent...Read More