History & Tradition
Wilsonia was founded on the 08th of July 1966 by Rev. and Mrs. H.R. Wilson in their Bungalow. The school got its name from the name of the Bungalow ‘Wilsonia’. It is located in Civil Lines and has become an important landmark of the city.
Nearly Six decades since its inception, Wilsonia still holds the privilege of being the city’s most reputed institution. The school has expanded tremendously during the years and now has an identity of a split unit system with four separate buildings and a Degree College. A brief introduction to each is as follows:-
Our Founders
Henry Reiner Wilson – 28th December 1892 – 14th September 1984
The Loving Wife of Rev. H.R. Wilson and Blessed Mother of Nine Children, with her quiet dedication to the Almighty she was a Life Long Companion of Rev. Wilson, she furthered the cause of Education at Wilsonia and put together the Song Book and Moral Education and Value Syllabus that is still adhered to at Wilsonia. The Song Book of the Group has many songs that were composed by her.
Her service to the Church has given her the Wonderful Title of ‘Mother of Moradabad Conference’ and is so revered and remembered for her untiring service to the Almighty.
Virginia Mahelaka Wilson – 4th July 1903 – 19th February 1992
Born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh and son of Rev. D. Wilson a dedicated missionary in that time, Rev. H.R. Wilson was an able administrator and Educationist. He retired as Principal of Parker Inter College – Moradabad and settled in his own Home in Civil Lines in 1959. But the drive to continue serving in the field of Education motivated the old couple to start the Wilsonia English School in 1966.
Rev. H.R. Wilson was the Chairman of the Building Committee of Methodist Mission in Moradabad and was the force that saw to the construction of the Philip Memorial Church – Near the Methodist Girls’ College in Civil Lines – Moradabad, which has a Congregation of about 2000 families and is the most attended and awakened Church of the City.
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE……
Is the Group Motto that inspires all Wilsonians. It is this Light, that is within each one of us, that we endeavour to hone and polish, so that the world will see the Sparkle and the Glitter of each Wilsonian.
The Motto has been derived from the
Gospel according to St. Matthew – Chapter 5 Verse: 14 – 16
“You are the Light of the World. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do we light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestand; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. So, Let your Light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in Heaven”
Seeing what the students require as citizens of the 21st Century, We now have a Mission Statement and a Group Logo that further establishes the unity of the Branches.
MISSION STATEMENT
To educate and nurture our students to be Happy, Confident, Articulate, Enlightened and Compassionate Citizens of India
To be the Best Version of themselves