Malda Zilla School

Malda Zilla School

Front of the school Official Website
Location
West Bengal
India India
Information
Type 10+2
Established 1858
School board West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
School district Malda
Faculty 50+
Grades Class I through XII
Number of students 1500 (approximate)
Medium of language Bengali, English
Campus urban
Color(s) White and Khaki         
Affiliation WBBSE WBCHSE

Malda Zilla School is the oldest school[1] at Malda district, West Bengal, India At present, the morning section of the school runs from Class – I to Class – V while the day section runs from Class – VI to Class – XII. In the higher secondary course, the school carries studies in all the 3 streams of study; namely the Science, Humanities and Commerce streams of study.

History and infrastructure

Established in 1858, the school started in the building in which the Superintendent of police (India) of Malda District resides at present. It all started in two and three pucca rooms and in thatched rooms. In 1897, the school shifted to the present campus having 11 compartments and 1 hall attached to a courtyard. Before 1985, the building was called the main building. In 1985, the building was named after an eminent student of this institute Prof. Benoy Kumar Sarkar as Binoy Sarkar Bhavan. The building is used for administrative purposes. There are 24 classrooms housed in Jagadish Chandra Bhavan, Rammohun Bhavan, Vidyasagar Bhavan and Nazrul Bhavan. From 1897 onwards, the school had two hostels – the Hindu hostel and the Muslim hostel. The two hostels have been amalgamated under the name Malda Zilla School hostel. The hostel provide accommodation to 60 students of the XI and XII standard and a few students of lower classes.[2]

Affiliation

The school is affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Madhyamik and the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for higher secondary.

Admission procedure

Through a system of lottery. Tentative time for the distribution of admission forms: December. Tentative time of draw: February.

Through merit in secondary exam of applicants.

(Conducted by the school authority after publication of secondary result.) [3]

Uniform

For school

For PT

[4]

Subjects

Subjects taught in higher secondary
Science Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biological Science, Statistics, Environmental Studies.
Humanities Bengali, English, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Modern Computer Application, Environmental Studies.
Commerce Bengali, English, Accountancy, Business Organization & Management, Business Economics Including Business Mathematics (BEBM), Economic Geography, Modern Computer Application, Economics, Environmental Studies.

[5]

Library

The library of the school had remained non-functional for a long time because of the absence of a librarian at the school. It was reopened under the control of Prabir Kr. Gope, an Assistant Master. Old books have been restored by Subrata Naru, another Assistant Master. Presently a library committee headed by Buddhadev Biswas, Assistant Master keeps the library going and lending and reading facilities are available. The students use the library facilities to prepare themselves for competitive examinations such as JEE, IIT, AIIMS, and AIEEE. [6]

Sports activities

Every year, the annual sports of the school is held at Malda Zilla School Ground, and the Inter-Class WBGSTA Football Cup is held, organised by WBGSTA (West Bengal Government School Teachers' Association). [7]

Notable alumni

Awards

[11]

Co-curricular activities

Eco - Club Assisted by financial endowments of the Departments of Environment of both the government of India and the government of West Bengal and Paschimbanga Vijnan Mancha, the eco-club of the school undertakes activities relating to environmental issues.
Sports The school students takes part in the soccer, cricket, Khokho and Kabhadi competitions under the guidance of the District Sports Association and the District School Sports Association.
Science and cultural programme The students take part in science and cultural contests/seminars/exhibitions not only in the school but also in the district, state and national level.

[12]

References

  1. ↑ Das, Arka. "In withering mango, a lesson for a bloating belt". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "About Malda Zilla School". www.maldazillaschool.nic.in. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/AdmissionProcedure.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/rulesofschool.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/subjecttaught.htm
  6. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/Library.htm
  7. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/sports.html
  8. ↑ http://janpratinidhi.com/Englishbazar-1232/About
  9. ↑ http://debojyoti-das.blogspot.in/p/notable-personalites.html[]
  10. ↑ "About English Bazar MLA Constituency". www.janpratinidhi.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  11. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/sports.html
  12. ↑ http://www.maldazillaschool.nic.in/co-curricular%20activities.htm

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