Playpen (school)

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Playpen
Address
House - 545/A, Block – J, Road - 19, Bashundhara Residential Area

,
1229

Bangladesh
Information
TypeSchool
MottoEnter to Learn Leave to Serve
Established1977 (1977)
FounderZeba Khan
PrincipalSorabon Tohura
GradesPlaygroup-12
Language English
Website www.playpen.edu.bd

Playpen is a playgroup to grade 12 English-medium school in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh that was established in 1977 by Zeba Khan. It follows the curriculum of Cambridge International Examination (O-level) and Advanced Level (A-level) examinations.

It had three more principals since, Sabera Parveen Harun, Shahriar Quader and the incumbent principal, Sorabon Tohura respectively. [1] [2] [3] The school has a handball, football and basketball teams. It also has a debate, baking, table tennis and drama club. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Playpen – Mission". playpen.edu.bd. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. "Accolades for brilliance". The Daily Star. 7 July 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  3. "Manarat, HURDCO fight hard". The Daily Star. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  4. "School handball rolls into semis". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  5. "Shaheen, Play Pen continue streak". The Daily Star. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2016.