Malda Zilla School

Malda Zilla School
Oldest Building of the School
Location
Malda City , West Bengal 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
Headmaster	Md. Mobassar Ansar
Assistant Headmaster	Madhab Chandra Ghosh
Faculty	50+
Grades	Class I through XII
Number of students	1500 (approximate)
Language	Bengali, English
Campus type	Urban
Color(s)	White and Khaki
Website	www.maldazillaschool.nic.in

Malda Zilla School is the oldest school at Malda district, West Bengal, India.[1] 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. This is one of the reputable school of the district.

History and infrastructure

Established in 1858, the school started in the building in which the superintendent of police 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 a 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

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

• Class XI

Through merit in secondary exam of applicants.

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

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, Nutrition.
Commerce	Bengali, English, Accountancy, Business Organization & Management, Business Economics Including Business Mathematics (BEBM), Economic Geography, Modern Computer Application, Economics, Environmental Studies.

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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.[5]

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.[5] 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).[6]

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.[5]

Notable alumni

• Benoy Kumar Sarkar - Indian social scientist, professor, nationalist and founder of several institutes in Kolkata, including: the Bengali Institute of Sociology, Bengali Asia Academy, Bengali Dante Society, and Bengali Institute of American Culture.
• Asim Dasgupta - former Minister for Finance and Excise in the Left Front ministry in the Indian state of West Bengal.[7]
• Subhash Bhowmick - born in West Bengal, was a retired Indian association football (soccer) international player and club level coach and manager.[8]
• Ramesh Chandra Ghosh - MABL lawyer, politician and associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.[9] He was imprisoned in 1942 during the Quit India Movement.[8]
• Krishna Jiban Sanyal - an Indian revolutionary and member of the Jugantar group, Convicted in the Alipore bomb case, an associate of Aravindra Ghosh
• Santi Gopal Sen - an Indian revolutionary and member of the Bengal Volunteers group, convicted in Midnapore District in the murder of District Magistrate Bernard E. J. Burge.

Awards

• In 2008, two students were awards at the Sadar Zone (English Bazar) Athletics Meet organized by DSSA (the District School Sports Association). A student secured second place in the high jump and a student secured third place in the 800 meter sprint.
• The school team has been honoured as the District Champion (Under 19 Years) in cricket consecutively for six years from 2001 to 2006 in the Dattu Fatkar CUP conducted by the DSSA (District School Sports Association).
• In 2006 the school team were Runners-up in football (Under 17 years) organized by the District School Sports Association.
• In 2005 the school team were Runners-up in kabadi (Under 19 years) organized by the District School Sports Association.
• In 2003 the school team were Runners-up in 5-Speed cricket tournament organized by the Hercules Cycle Company.
• In 1993 and 1994, a student won the Atlas Trophy in cycling.
• In 2008 the school team were Runners-up in football (Under 17 years) organized by the District School Sports Association.[6]

References

1. Das, Arka (25 May 2010). "In withering mango, a lesson for a bloating belt". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
2. "About Malda Zilla School". www.maldazillaschool.nic.in. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
3. "Admission Procedure". www.maldazillaschool.nic.in. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
4. "Subjects Taught in Higher Secondary". www.maldazillaschool.nic.in. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
5. "Co-Curricular Activities". Retrieved 19 August 2019.
6. "Sports Activities". www.maldazillaschool.nic.in. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
7. "English is must-learn, says Asim". The Telegraph. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
8. "About English Bazar MLA Constituency". www.janpratinidhi.com. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
9. "Education for Poor Children". Retrieved 19 August 2019.