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Public Speaking & Debating Debating and elocution are extremely popular and the school trains and polishes boys in the art of public speaking. BCS hosts ‘the Slater Debates’ annually and attract school teams from all over the country to what is regarded as one of the best debating competitions in India Drama Drama is very popular at BCS and the whole pupil body joyously participates in inter-house competitions in both English and Hindi. In addition to plays there are a host of other programmes on stage including dance shows. Boys are also trained in operating and maintaining of sound and light equipment. Music Music is close to the heart of every Cottonian, not least when they are singing the school song. The boys are taught Indian vocal and instrumental music, western vocal and instrumental music, brass band and choir. The best musicians get selected for the School Band and they play at special occasions throughout the school year. Pastoral Care We have a live-in 24/7 Chaplain and School Counsellor and another Learning Support Officer. The boarding community at BCS, Shimla is built around four residential Houses – Lefroy, Ibbetson, Rivaz and Curzon. The House System encourages friendly rivalry, but is also at the heart of our system of pastoral care. We have a zero tolerance to bullying and encourage our boys to report any issues. (*and this will be dealt with very strictly) Academic and Other Interest Clubs A range of clubs exist to meet the interests and needs of the boys. These range from the Nature Club to the Creative Writing Club and Debating teams, Quiz Club, Book Binding, Poetry, Pottery, Crafts, Music, School Band, Art Club and many more teacher’s passions are passed on our boys. Spiritual Development The school by foundation and tradition accords great importance to spiritual growth. The school teaches the students respect for all religions and the morning Chapel service is used to inculcate this. Many religious festivals (both Christian and Hindu) are celebrated together to sensitise the children to various cultures and traditions. See More See Less