Founders

Miss Robinson

Miss Robinson was born in India. She was the daughter of Bishop John E. Robinson, the eminent missionary from America. Though educated in America, India was her home. She was Principal for some years of the Baldwins' Girls' High School, and later, in 1930, founded the Home School. She was Principal of the school till she passed away in 1961.

Miss Robinson contributed greatly to the high standard of the school and educated generations of children in and around Basavanagudi. A good and sincere social worker, she visited slum areas regularly and helped the residents. She served India with singular devotion and never thought of returning to Amercia.

She was Headquarters Commissioner for Rangers, Founder and Life President of the Young Women's Club and Vice-President of the Child Study Association.

Miss Donne

Miss Donne was a founder of The Home School. As Superintendent, she raised the status, strength and discipline of the school. She was very kind hearted and helped scores of people. The sorrows of the poor were close to her heart and her goodness to them is well known. She has a deep fondness for animals and cared for a number of them.

Miss Donne was gifted with a fine contralto voice and gave freely of her services in churches, for concerts and for entertainment of the troops during the First World War.

Miss Donne was connected to the Mahila Seva Samaj, the Girl Guide Association, the Social and Moral Welfare Association and was on the Managing Boards of several institutions.