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Calcutta Girls' High School
Private secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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