Goethals Memorial School
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Goethals Memorial School |
Kurseong, Darjeeling District, West Bengal - 734 203
Phone : 0354 - 2331214 / 2331152
Website: www.goethalsmemorialschool.com
Mission Statement
The aim of the institution is a co-ordinated and Christian balance of these elements; physical, socio-cultural, spiritual, psycho-emotional and intellectual. Boys are encouraged to cherish moral values, to foster diligence, integrity and independence of mind.
Background
When the great Jesuit Archbishop of Calcutta, Rev. Paul Count Goethals died in 1901, a group of admirers, headed by the Advocate General of the High Court, desired to erect a memorial in his remembrance. It was decided that a school would be the most appropriate memorial to a great educationist and the Christian Brothers were asked if they would conduct it. Kurseong was the site chosen. The school that was to become known as Goethals Memorial School was formally opened on 30th April 1907 by the Lt. Governor, Sir Andrew Fraser.
Campus
Kurseong lies on the main road from Siliguri to Darjeeling. The school stands some 5 kms outside the town at an altitude of 5600 feet. The large campus consists of well-designed buildings and spacious playing fields. There are seven playing fields for soccer and cricket. The main residential section is well designed and functional, containing all the amenities required in a modern residential school. The classrooms are bright, airy, and pleasantly quiet. There are fully-equipped laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology and a new computer laboratory with 24 terminals. The school hospital contains a well equipped and stocked dispensary with a large ward, sunny verandahs and its own garden.
The Head
The current Principal took over in 1991 and with his energy, creativity and foresight, the school has been able to carve a niche for itself in the district and the state.
Affiliation
The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi and prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examination at the end of Class X.
Results / Exams
The performance of students at the ICSE examination has been excellent.
Sports
The school has the best playing fields in the area. Daily games are compulsory. There are facilities for Soccer, Cricket, Hockey, Volleyball, Table tennis, Athletics and Basketball. Besides regular school games, the boys are also encouraged to participate in hiking, trekking and other adventure activities.
Extra curricular activities
Other activities popular at the school include debates, quiz, The Leadership Training Squad with stress on community service, The Computer Society, The Computer Club, The Dramatics Society, The Elocution Society and The Boy Scouts are added activities.
Fees
The Fees schedule is as follows:
| Day Scholars | Amount (Rs) | Boarders | Amount (Rs) | |
| Admission Fee | 1000.00 | Admission Fee | 1000.00 | |
| Caution Fee | 1000.00 | Caution Fee | 3000.00 | |
| Annual Tuition Fees | 6485.00 | Boarding | 20000.00 | |
| Exam, Science and Alumni Fees | 1350.00 | Tuition | 3600.00 | |
| Recurring | 2500.00 | |||
| Annual | 3085.00 | |||
| Pocket money | 1000.00 | |||
| Science, Exam and Alumni Fee | 1350.00 |
Admission
Goethals is a residential-cum-day school for boys. Boys are admitted into Class III and are prepared for the ICSE examination at the end of Class X. The selection procedure is based on a written examination and an interview. The academic year is from March to February.
Management
The Christian Brothers who conduct 20 schools, colleges, institutes and orphanages in many parts of the country among which Geothals Memorial School is one of the most important.
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