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1910’s to 1920’s

1 December, 1914 Clarence opened as ‘Fraser Town European Day School’ with 17 students.
1914-1918 Ms. W. Fuller joined as the Headmistress of the School.
1918-1926 Ms. Winifred Allan took over the baton, as the Headmistress of the School.
1920 A new land was purchased for the school, where the current school building stands.
29 October, 1920 Inauguration of the first School Sports.
December, 1920 The foundation stone of the first school building on the new campus was laid.

1921’s to 1925’s

1921 The dedication of the site for the new school building; consequently, construction began.
19 December, 1922 The new school buildings were instituted by the Resident, Sir William Barton, and Mrs. Barton.
23 February, 1923 The school reached 100 students, and a holiday was granted.

1930’s to 1950’s

10 October, 1931 The new principal, Mr Wilcox dedicated 20 long years serving as the Principal between 1931-1951.
1932“Clarence School Property Trust” was registered.
18 January, 1934 Class 8 began under Mr. E. Hobday, B.A.
1942 A melodious and meaningful School song was composed by G.C. Rogers.
1948 The Clarence High School playground (Assaye Field) was granted to the school on a perpetual lease.

1950’s to 1960’s

1951 Mr. A.C.A. Flack became the Principal of Clarence High School and dedicated 32 long years towards, building a world class educational institution (1951 -1983).
1952 Our beloved Ms. Emma Horton joined as KG Superintendent.
3 November, 1955 Mr. Alfred Redwood laid the foundation stone of Redwood House, to be built for Classes 10 and 11.
January, 1956 Students on roll reached the 400 mark!

1960’s to 1970’s

20 October, 1963Mrs. Grace Tucker launched the Wilcox Extension.
1964 Golden Jubilee Year! Huge celebrations and a building was dedicated for this remarkable milestone!
1964 Mr. Flack initiated the Building Fund.
January, 1969 ICSE curriculum began for Class 9.

1970’s to 1990’s

1976 The Kindergarten Block opened, dedicated to the Horton family, through the donations of the relatives of Ms. Emma Horton.
1983-1987 Mr. David Coates dedicated 4 years serving as the Principal of CHS.
1985 The Flack Auditorium was unveiled to the delight of the school members and students.
1987 1993 - Mr. M.T. Thomas, served as the Principal for 6 faithful years.
1988 The Coates Library was established and received with much joy by all members of the staff and students.

1990’s to 2005’s

1993-2013 Mr. Benny Joseph served as the Principal of Clarence High School for 20 distinguished years.
1993 The inception of the William Carey Block.
2004 The Stewards Block was inaugurated.
June, 2004 Commencement of The Special Education School for our special needs children.

2005’s to 2020’s

2008 The Centenary Block was established.
2014 Dr Jerry George Matthew, inducted as the Principal of Clarence High School and is continuing to serve the community with his unwavering commitment.
2014 The Centenary Year of Clarence High School! A phenomenal milestone was celebrated with a chain of celebrations and a building dedicated for this occasion.
March, 2016 The Trust was renamed as "Clarence Educational Trust.
2017 National Institute of Open ‘Schooling was set up at Clarence High School. We are now an accredited Study Centre and Examination Centre for NIOS.

2020’s

June, 2022 Clarence Kindergarten was set up to introduce the Montessori system of teaching children in the age groups of 3 years to 5 years.
September, 2022 Inauguration of a plush new office which was renovated in the Wilcox block.
February, 2023Inauguration of the Clarke Road campus. A state-of-the-art facility for new Montessori Environments and play areas.

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