Calcutta Girls' High School
Private secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Calcutta Girls' High School (abbreviated as CGHS) is a private school for girls in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
(Latin: God and Humanity)
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2006 stamp dedicated to Calcutta Girls High School | |
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118, Princep Street Kolkata , , 700071 India 22.5684009°N 88.3528274°E | |
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| Type | Private secondary school |
| Motto | Deus et Humanitas (Latin: God and Humanity) |
| Established | 1856 |
| Founder | Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning |
School board | Indian Council of Secondary Examination |
| Oversight | Calcutta Christian School Society |
Principal | Mrs. Basanti Biswas 2215-1540, 2215-2748 |
| Grades | Playgroup to Year 12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age range | 3 to 18+ |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Red & White |
| Song | School Of Mine |
| Yearbook | Kaleidoscope |
| Website | cghs1856 |
History
The school was founded in 1856, as a boarding school under the patronage of Charles Canning, 1st Earl 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. 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 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; clubs included were Drama, Badminton, Arts and Crafts, Know Your City, Current Events, Piano and Harmonica, Junior Drama Clubs and the Musical Application Club.[citation needed]
