Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

1.    The founding and origins of the Anglo-Peruano

2.    The early years

3.    The move to Petit Thouars and the change of name to San Andres

4.    Later changes

1.    The founding and origins of the Anglo-Peruano

When in 1917 Dr. John A. MacKay founded the school, under the auspices of the sponsoring body, The Foreign Mission Board of the Free Church of Scotland, it was very clear that the purpose of this decision was not merely the creation of an educational institution.

The goal was much more ambitious: to give to the generations who would pass through its classrooms a Biblical vision of the world; with all the consequences that this would entail.

For over 80 years the school has not departed from the objectives and ideals which were behind its founding.

Our wish is to develop, through education, responsible young people of deep Christian conviction, who will demonstrate a solid moral basis, and  participate positively in society.

In San Andres we strongly believe that it is the Biblical attitude to life that gives us the only true analysis of the individual and social problems of man; and is the only perspective which offers real hope for the future, both personal and social.

We will continue , therefore, to educate from a Biblical perspective, following the path which is right before God; whose end is the way of life. We will continue to analyse life , both past and present, from a Scriptural viewpoint, because we know that there we will find a solid base, not only for religion and ethics, but also for all aspects of education.

John Alexander Mackay 

2.    The early years

In 1919 the primary school grew into secondary with 7 teachers and 271 pupils.In 1924, while the school functioned in its spacious premises in Plaza Francia, it merged with the American Institute, therefore giving up its female section The growth of the school was undeniable and its continued academic success gained the goodwill and trust of its parents and the general public.In 1926, through the initiative of Dr. W. Stanley Rycroft and with the collaboration of Dr. Alberto Arca Parró, a distinguished teacher at the Anglo, the “Leader” was founded,
a magazine through which, in the words of its first editorial, the Anglo-Peruano hoped” to be the voice of educational development, and be able to unite the voice of teachers and students in the process of development and reinterpretation of the basic principles of teaching.”

 

 

 

 

3.    The move to Petit Thouars and the change of name to San Andres

In 1930, the school moved to its present site, at Av. Du Petit Thouars 179,and the inauguration was something of an event. The then President of the Republic of Peru, Sr. Augusto B. Leguía, honoured the occasion with his presence. Ever since, the school has figured among the best private educational establishments in Lima.

Distinguished Peruvian intellectuals and experienced foreign teachers have continually stimulated the already vigorous heart of this educational establishment whose goal is to constantly achieve new things in the educational field.

In 1942, in compliance with the dictates of the Government resolution N°3, emitted by the Ministry of Education, the school changed its name from “Anglo-Peruano” to its current name, ”San Andres”.

 

 

 

 

 

4.    Later changes

In later years there have been changes which have considerably affected the life of the school.

 

We start by pointing out that since 1994 our students are co-ed. After many years we look forward to having co-ed graduating classes, of which the first has graduated in 2004.

 

With regard to infrastructure the old buildings have been gradually modernised, and we now have a new gym, computing area in Secondary and Primary, new Art room , separate facilities for our Pre –School kindergarten area, new Library for Primary and new Food & Nutrition Area.