St Gabriel's Academy, Roorkee

The academy was founded in 1962 by brothers of St Gabriel responding to the invitation from Brig. Mark Valladares than commandant of BEG & Center, Roorkee. The school had only 26 students on roll, all accommodated in the hostel, housed in Gen. William's bungalow along with the brothers. The school continued to function in the same building till 1965. A three-storied building was put up by the BEG with the expertise of CBRI, Roorkee also known as Central Building Research Institute within a span of three months.

The students continued to stay in William's bungalow till 1967, after which they were shifted to the 1st floor of one of the wings of the school building. The hostel was closed down in 1973 due to shortage of accommodation as the strength of the school increased considerably. Till 1975 school consisted of classes IV to IX. After 1975 classes X, XI and XII were introduced. In year 1978–79 primary classes of LKG and UKG were added.

In 2012 the school celebrated its golden jubilee, marking its presence of 50 years. The academy till date has produced talented citizens who have served nation to their best position. The vision and pioneering endeavor of Brothers have stood in good stead during the growth and development of the academy.

In year 2014 school was rechristened as Army Public School No.2 and the change of guard took place from Society of Brothers of St. Gabriels to Army Public School management. Since then school is run and managed by Army Public School management.

Brothers of St. Gabriel has their headquarters at Rome and zonal headquarters in Bhopal. The society has institutions spread all over the globe in 33 countries. The Society runs about 120 institutions including schools, technical training institutes, orphanages, institutions for the differently abled (deaf, dumb and blind) and homes for the aged. The Society is also engaged in rural development programs and other programs for empowering the urban poor through Peoples’ Initiative Network.

• Rev. Bro. Julian - (1962–66)
• Rev. Bro. Ambrose - (1962–72)
• Rev. Bro. Peter - (1972–73)
• Rev. Bro. Joseph - (1972–78)
• Rev. Bro. Antony - (1978–79)
• Rev. Bro. Emmanuel - (1979–85)
• Rev. Bro. Scaria - (1985–91)
• Rev. Bro. Chacko - (1991–94)
• Rev. Bro. Raja - (1994–95)
• Rev. Bro. Mani - (1995-04)
• Rev. Bro. George - (2004-2008)
• Rev. Bro. Cyriac N.T -(2008-2012)
• Mr. Sandeep Pant - (2012- )

School host Intra and Inter School Competition every year in form of Annual Sports Meet and Annual Cultural Function. Besides that academy host national level talent examination like NTSE, National Maths and Science Olympiads. Every year academy host science exhibition where students exhibits their scientific talent. Academy has unique distinction of having NCC (national Cadet Corps) at its campus and students take part in junior division of NCC also academy host NCC annual training camp. Students take active part in civil programs like pulse polio program, environmental awareness program, health awareness drive. Each year academy host Inter School Cricket Tournament "Sir Donald Memorial Cricket Tournament" which host cricketing talent from across the cities in India.

The Gabrielite Alumni Association was formed by the ex-students of St. Gabriel's Academy which students join after passing out from academy, Association organizes Alumni meet every year in month of December. A good number of students every year gets selected in various competitive examination like JEE(Main), NEET, NDA and are occupying respectable position not only in India but abroad as well.

• WikiMapia Link

• School website
• CBSE Website with School Details
• Roorkee.org
• Gabriel's Yaddein
• Annual Day Function
• Montfort School New Delhi
• APS2 news event

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