Calcutta Girls' High School

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Calcutta Girls' High School
Calcutta Girls High School 2006 stamp of India.jpg
2006 stamp dedicated to Calcutta Girls High School
Address
Calcutta Girls' High School
118, Princep Street

Kolkata
,
West Bengal
,
700071

India
Coordinates 22°34′06″N88°21′10″E / 22.5684009°N 88.3528274°E / 22.5684009; 88.3528274
Information
TypePrivate secondary school
MottoDeus et Humanitas
(Latin: God and Humanity)
Established1856;169 years ago (1856)
FounderLord Canning
School boardIndian Council of Secondary Examination
OversightCalcutta Christian School Society
PrincipalMrs. Basanti Biswas 03322151540
GradesPlaygroup to Year 12
GenderGirls
Age range3+ to 18+
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)   Red & White
YearbookKaleidoscope
Website https://cghs1856.org

Calcutta Girls' High School (abbreviated as CGHS) is a private school for girls in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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History

It was founded in 1856 as a boarding school under the patronage of Lord Canning. [1] The Methodist Church in India now manages the school. The school teaches in the English language, [2] and teaches for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE / ISC). [3] It was supported by the Evangelical denominations of the city. In 1877, the management of the school was handed over to Bishop J.M. Thoburn of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ms Emma Knowles took charge in 1890. She introduced the kindergarten department and started vocal and instrumental music in 1892. In 1899, Drill classes were started by the Principal, Miss Widdifield. The school library was set up in 1901 by Ms. M. Storrs. In 1911, 16 girls appeared for the Senior Cambridge Examination, earning the school's present name. In 1914, the girls won the Lady Carmichael Trophy. In 1917, the Girl Guides from the School was the First Company to be presented with the Union Jack. In 1933, clubs for various activities were introduced. The clubs were Drama, Badminton, Art & Craft, Know Your City, Current Events, Piano and Harmonica, Junior Drama Clubs and Musical Application Club.

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References

  1. ↑ Gooptu, Biswarup (21 July 2005). "School's gift of new college on turning 150". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
  2. ↑ Calcuttaweb – Schools Archived 23 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 28 August 2007
  3. ↑ Hindustanlink – List of schools of Calcutta ( Kolkata ) Retrieved 28 August 2007
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