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2 Mukhram Kanoria Road, Howrah – 711 101
9830501280/ 2641 2272/2650 – 3655
History
In 1845 Msgr. Carew, the third Vicar Apostolic, opened a Residential-Cum-Day school in the name of St. Aloysius Seminary at 2 Cullen Place (Presently 2 Mukhram Kanoria Road) Howrah. The school at Serampore was transferred to Howrah under the able guidance of its Rector Fr. Megirr. Due to some reasons the school was closed down in 1850.
In 1893 Fr. Medlycott, who was appointed at Howrah was very keen in setting up a school. The Church being too large for its small congregation, it was decided that a part of its sanctuary was to be partitioned for the school. Thus in 1894, under the able guidance of some Irish Christian Brothers, the old school of St. Aloysius was revived. In 1911 Fr. De Wacchter reopened St. Aloysius on the roof of the church. This time it started as “St. Aloysius Orphanage and Day School” with boarding. The school and the boarding was basically setup with the idea of catering to the poor Catholics and orphan Anglo Indian community of the locality, children of other faith, irrespective of caste, creed or community were also accepted. Under the able guidance and cooperation of various Headmasters and Parish Priests, St. Aloysius Orphanage and Day school flourished as an early educational institution with its Christian values and social obligations. At this time, there existed on the same premises, another free school for Catholic Day Scholars, named “St. Francis Xavier’s poor school”.
In 1946 Fr. Peter Gomes sj (Parish Priest) amalgamated the two schools and embarked upon building permanent huge building wide class rooms, hall presbytery. On 15th August 1949 the foundation stone of the school building was laid by Archbishop Ferdinand Perier sj and in January 1950 the scholastic year began in the new school building.
The students were prepared for Secondary Modern School Examination. St. Aloysius Orphanage and School, is a Catholic institutions under rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the constitution of India (Art 29&30). This school is recognized by Education Department of West Bengal under the Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal and affiliated to the Council For Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi.
In 1974, the school was affiliated to the council of Indian School Certificate Examination – New Delhi, under the able guidance of Fr Michael Bhaju and the school sent its 1st batch of students for the ICSE Examination in 1976. In 1992 due to unavoidable circumstances the Orphanage & the Boarding was shifted to Kharagpur.
Roll Strength 1232; Cath: 87 Teaching Staff 35; Caths: 20 Non-teaching Staff 15; Caths: 11 Admission December/ January
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL, Kidderpore
54/3, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata – 700 027
2449 – 3611/4944
History
Loyola High School, earlier known as St. Paul's Secondary School was started in 1961, under the guidance of Msgr. John D'Souza, then Parish Priest of St. Ignatius Church, who in 1961 by an understanding between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta and the Daughters of the Cross established St. Paul's Secondary School for the Secondary students. Students completing Primary School from St. Paul's Boarding & Day School were absorbed in Class V in the Institution. As the days went on St. Paul's Started its own Primary Section.
On 22nd August 1984, St. Paul's Secondary School was renamed as Loyola High School. Due to shortage of space, the Primary section of the school was shifted to the Presbytery premises at 51, Ekbalpore Road in 2002.
Loyola High School is a Catholic Institution under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities of the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). The School is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, under the Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. The ISC section with Commerce & Arts stream was introduced in 2004.
Roll Strength 1213; Cath: 249 Teaching Staff 20; Cath: 12 Admission December/January
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL, Kharagpur
6th Avenue, Kharagpur SE Rly – 721 301
03222 – 256266/221523
E-Mail: shskagr@vsnl.net
History
In June 1962, His Grace Archbishop Henry D'Souza, then Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church, Kharagpur began a small Primary School, with 3 teacher and 30 students in the Parochial hall, known as Sacred Heart Primary School, Late Fr. J. Lazarus s.j. became the first Principal. The school began out of concern for the poor catholic children of the Parish community, and of Kharagpur. Gradually with the able assistance of Late Fr. Joachim Osta and Late Fr. Gilbert Pinto the Primary School building came up. After the students completed the primary schooling, the children could not carry on with their studies, due to non availability of English medium school, the need for a high school was felt, hence Fr. John Turner with the help of a couple of college going students, began the high school.
St. Agnes School came forward to help out the boys of Sacred Heart High School. The newly set up High School was an extension of St. Agnes School. Late Sr. Yvette A.C. became the Principal of the boys section of St. Agnes School. In the mean time Fr. Turner qualified himself and took charge of the school. Land was petitioned from the Railways, different donors came forward with financial help for the construction of the school building, and a huge structure came up. On 10th December 1987 foundation stone was laid for the science block, under the able guidance of Fr. Joy. C. D'Souza, who was then the Principal the new block was inaugurated on 16 August 1990. From January 1971, Sacred Heart got separated from St. Agnes boys section, and was recognized as Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, with science stream. The ISC section with Commerce stream was introduced in 1996.
From 2004, the Primary section opened its doors for the girls, and in 2006 the high school began admitting girls. Sacred Heart School is a Catholic Institution established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30).
The School is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, under the Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal and affiliated to the Council For Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi.
i) SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL
Roll Strength: 657; Cath: 91 Teaching Staff: 17, Cath: 14, Admission: April
ii) SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL
Roll Strength 589; Cath: 156, Teaching Staff: 22, Cath: 8, Admission: April
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, Ripon Street
91/1B, Muzaffar Ahmed St. (92, Ripon St) Kolkata – 700 016
2229 – 8451/6757
History
St. Mary's School was established in 1967, under the guidance of Archbishop Albert D'Souza. It is a Catholic institution established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). The School is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, under the Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi.
Roll Strength 1099; Cath: 272 Teaching Staff 40; Cath: 28 Admission October/November
ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL
Kharagpur Temple Road, Kharagpur – 721 501
(03222) 953222 / 250211
History
St. Joseph's School was started by Late Rev. Fr. Camille Limbourg sj, in the year 1924, to cater to the educational needs of the poor Indian Christians. It began as a primary school, and was upgraded into a high school in 1996. It is a Catholic institution, established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the constitution of Indian (Art 29 & 30). The school is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, and affiliated to the Council For Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. It is an institution for boys and girls.
Roll Strength 697; Cath: 168 Teaching Staff 19; Cath: 15 Admission April
CHRISTOPHER DAY SCHOOL
Malancha Road, Kharagpur – 721 304
Residence: 03222/253766 School: 03222 253 757
History
The idea of having a school at Malancha was first conceived by Late Fr. Gilbert Pinto in 1976, who was then the Principal of Sacred Heart High School - Kharagpur. The people of Nimpura felt the pressing need for an English medium school in their locality. His Eminence late Cardinal L. T. Picachy, then Archbishop of Calcutta encouraged the idea of starting an English medium school at Malancha. Mr. D'Souza's family from Calcutta financially helped the school initially, with a request that the school be named Christopher, after his son. Thus the school got its name Christopher Day School; hence from 21st January 1977 the school started functioning from a rental house of Jain's building, with 210 students. In the initial stage, Fr. Gilbert Pinto the founding father of the school was incharge of the school for few years. Late Fr. Joachim Osta, then the Parish Priest of Nirmal Hriday Church - Midnapur was appointed as in-charge of the school in 1981. From Jain's building, the school was shifted to Nayak's apartment, to Gupta, to Verma buildings, and finally in1990 the school was shifted to the side at Malancha Road. In February 1983, with the arrivals of Servite sisters (Srs. Celestina, and Inbaraj), a new chapter for Christopher Day School began; Sr. Celestina became the first principal. In May 2010 the Servite sisters were withdrawn from Christopher Day School by the General due to shortage of personals. In 2003 the school sent the first batch for the ICSE examination. Christopher Day School is a Catholic Institution, established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). The school was recognized on 3rd January 2002 by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, and is affiliated to the Council For the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. The sisters of Charity (Bambino) took up the administration of the school from 1st March 2011. Roll Strength 497, Cath: 12 Teaching Staff 21, Cath: 9 Admission 2nd and 3rd Week of February
MEGHMALA ROY EDUCATION CENTRE
26 A, Rishi Bankim Road, Behala, Kolkata – 34
2457 3785/2468 – 0712
History
Late Shri Biren Roy, had a keen desire of starting an English Medium at 26A Rishi Bankim Road, Behela; which could be run be any organization. Keeping this in mind he donated an unfinished four storied building to the Archdiocese of Calcutta. In May 1991, with the invitation of Archbishop Emeritus Henry D'Souza, then Archbishop of Calcutta, the Sisters of Little Flower of Bethany came to run the school. In June 1991, Meghmala Roy Education Centre was officially inaugurated, and Sr. Hildegard BS, became the first Headmistress. As per the wish of Shri Biren Roy, the school was named after his wife. It is a Catholic Institution established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). In September 2003 the school was recognised by the Education Department, Govertment of West Bengal, under the Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal and affiliated to the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. Roll Strength 1144, Cath: 136 Teaching Staff 26, Cath 13 Admission Nov – Dec
Nirmal Hriday Ashram Schools –
Paschim Midnapur
History
In 1950, there was no school in the western part of Midnapur town. The Catholic Church had ample land unused at that time. A free primary school was started by Fr. E. Barber with the help from Sri Krishna Chandra Bose. With the financial asistance from Sri Narendranath Das, a well know educationist and a man of repute Classes V & VI were opened on 9th January 1951. Sri Hiralal Dasgupta was the first Headmaster.
The arrival of Most Rev. Ferdinand Perier, s.j as the Archbishop of Calcutta, was a boon for the school at Midnapur. He offered all possible help for the development of the school. Late Fr. A. Ernst, sj, was appoionted as the first Secretary of the school; he named the school, as Nirmal Hriday Ashram, after Immaculate Heart of Mary. Fr. Ernst laboured hard and built up the schools and obtained assistance from the Archbishop and grants from the Government of West Bengal.
Four schools were established in his 14 years of stay in Midnapur, namely:- 1) Pre-Basic {Nursery}, 2) Urban Basic {Primary}, 3) Junior Basic {Girls}, and 4) Senior Basic {Boys} Higher Secondary with Humanities, Science and Agriculture. The Pre Basic, Junior Urban Basic and the Girls schools is looked after by the Congregation of Daughters of St. Anne’s Kolkata. Fr. Francis Gomes as Secretary of the school put up Nirmal Bhavan boy's hostel in 1972 and Fr. Joachim Osta in 1990 constructed Ananda Bhavan, a hostel for girls. The Junior High School for girls was upgraded to High School. On 30th June 2003 the Boy's High School was upgraded to Higher Secondary with Arts and Science streams. A three storied Golden Jubilee Bhavan (Higher Secondary Block) was inaugurated on 14th December 2005 by General Sankar Roy Choudhury. A computer Room was opened on 22nd August 2006.
Nirmal Hriday Ashram is a Catholic Institution established under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). The School is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal, affiliated on 22nd April 1960 to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
i) Nirmal Hriday Ashram Pre - Basic School»
Roll Strength: 958; Cath: 115. Teaching Staff: 22; Cath: 5. Admission: March & April
ii) Nirmal Hriday Ashram Junior Urban Basic School » PO & Dist Midnapore – 721 101
Roll Strength: 958; Cath: 115. Teaching Staff: 22; Cath: 5. Admission: March & April
iii) Nirmal Hriday Ashram CC High School » PO & Dist Midnapore – 721 101 | 03222/ 275728
Roll Strength: 958; Cath: 115. Teaching Staff: 22; Cath: 5. Admission: March & April
iv) Nirmal Hriday Ashram Girl’s School» PO & Dist Midnapore 721 101 W Bengal 03222 – 263857
Roll Strength: 719: Cath: 76. Teaching Staff: 17, Cath 3. Admission: March/April
ST. ATHONY’S PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL, Market Street & ST. JOSEPH’S NURSERY & KG SCHOOL
19, Market Street, Kolkata – 700 016
2265 – 1530/2246 – 2667
History
During 1830, ten thousand Tamilians had come to Calcutta in search of better jobs, realizing their needs Fr. Everard raised funds and bought a plot of land from Mr. Freytas in 1863 and build a small chapel and a school attached. At the dawn of 20th Century a need was felt for schools where native Indians could be educated. Thus Fr. Camille Limbourg sj, with the help of his superiors started a school on 16th January 1916, with 18 students. In 1917 a boarding was opened. In 1918 the old structure was demolished and a new school building was constructed. From 1919 onwards the school has been sending candidates for the Matric Examination. In 1937 the boarding section was merged with St. Lawrence's High School, Ballygunj in South Calcutta. St. Anthony's Primary & High School established in 1889, it is a Catholic Institution, under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). The School is recognized by the Education Department, Government of West Bengal. St. Joseph's Nursery & KG School was established in 1989, it is a Catholic Institution under the rights and powers granted to religious and linguistic minorities by the Constitution of India (Art 29 & 30). i)
ST. JOSEPH’S NURSERY & KG SCHOOL»
Roll Strength: 195; Cath: 22 Teaching Staff: 12, Cath: 6, Admission: December
ST. ATHONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL» Roll Strength: 447; Cath: 60, Teaching Staff: 17; Cath: 14, Religious Staff :2 ( Srs) Admission: April into Class I.
ST. ATHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL» Roll Strength: 656; Caths: 114, Teaching Staff: 24, Cath: 11, Admission: April
St. Teresa’s Church, Maulali, Kolkata, has three Diocesan Schools under its jurisdiction two in the Church premises () and one at 90 A. J. C. Bose Road.
ST. PETER’S HIGH SCHOOL, Moulali
90, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, Kolkata – 700 014
2245 – 2079
History
St. Peter’s High School is located at the adjoining premises of St. Teresa Church, it had a humble beginning with only nine students and was established on 15th January 1957. The classes were held in the church premesis. On 23rd April 1962 the school was shifted to 90 Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road as St. Peter's High School. Rev. Henry Barre and Rev. Linus Nirmal Gomes sj was the pioneering Headmaster and Secretary of the school. The Rt. Rev. Archbishop Vivian Diar of Kolkata laid the foundation stone of St. Peter’s High School on 23rd April 1962. The School got its recognition on 1st April 1960 and the first batch of 9 students successfully passed the Higher Secondary Examination in 1963. The untiring effort of St. Peter’s High School began to spread the radiating light of eduction in the area of Entally and Taltola. Most of the students of St. Peter’s high school, are poor, neglected and belong to very lower income group. The students at St. Peter’s high school, given chance of participating in various competitions, academics as well as games. 80% of the students come from near by slums and rest 20% are do not have proper homes, their homes are the footpaths. Most of the students are not have to do work to earn some money for the family as well as to buy their books, dresses. The students are given free books, tiffin, shoes from the school.
Roll Strength 470; Caths: 80 Teaching Staff 14; Caths: 6 Principal Fr. Leo Moras Admission April/ May
ST. TERESA’S GIRL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, Maulali
92, A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 014
History
St. Teresa's Girl's Primary School was established in 1908, under the able guidance of Late Fr. R. Louwych sj. The School was recognized on 1st March 1913. Fr. Henry Barre sj, began St. Teresa's Senior Basic School on 15th January 1959 in the Church premises, on 23rd April 1962 the school was shifted to 90 Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road as St. Peter's High School. First batch of 9 students passed the Higher Secondary Examination in 1963. The school got its recognition on 1st April 1960, a Diocesan school looked after by the Daughters of St. Anne’s Sisters – Entally.
Roll Strength: 533; Cath: 51. Teaching Staff: 17; Cath: 15. Admission: March / April
ST. JOHN BERCHMAN’S SCHOOL
92, A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 014 92,
2216 – 8305
History
St. John Berchmans' School was started by Fr. E. Roeland sj in 1932. The main purpose of the institution was to impart English education to the poor students of Taltola area of the Parish Church. It is recognized by the Education Dept. of Anglo Indian Board of West Bengal. The caters to the education of boys only. It is a Diocesan School looked after by the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters. It has classes from Nursery to V.
Roll Strength 184; Cath: 36 Teaching Staff 9; Cath: 9 Admission December / January
SACRED HEART CHINESE SCHOOL
Weston Street 15, Weston Street, Kolkata 700 013
2237 – 7995
History
The Sacred Heart Chinese School was founded by Late Fr. C. De Moor, a Jesuit in the year 1934-35, basically for the Chinese community of the locality. After spending one year in Kwantung (Southern China) to acquaint himself with the language and customs of the Chinese people. The two first teachers were Mr. Paul Lee and his wife, Catholic couple from Hong Kong. After having assisted Fr. De Moor as teachers and catechists about five years, both of them returned to Hong Kong. Another Catholic couple. Mr. Joseph You and his wife succeeded them. After the death of Founder in 1968 a committee was formed to take charge of the school.
The first Chairman was the Archbishop of Kolkata himself, the most Rev. L.T. Picachy. S.J. with following members: Mgr. E. Barber, Fr. Y. De Steenhault sj, Fr. P. Gornes, Mr. P.K. Chen, Mr. P. Lee, Mr. Benedict Lim, Mr. Than, Mr. J. Yu, Mr. V. Liu, Mr. C.Liu, Mrs. S.Liu, Mrs. Char, Mr. B. Chung and Mr. G. Fok. Under the efficient leadership of newly elected committee the School grew rapidly in numbers and premises soon proved too small to accommodate all the students. Plans were made for a new school building on the site of the dilapidated out- houses. In the name of the Committee Mr. P. K. Chen and Fr. J. Van Hove, Principal approached the Archbishop for the approval of the plans and to explore means to finance the project. The Archbishop was kind enough and appealed to Rome who financed one – third of the project. Another third was contributed by the local Chinese Community and the last third by “MISEROR” the German Bishop Organization in aid developing country.
On the 12th June 1975, Feast of the Sacred Heart, the new school building was solemnly blessed and inaugurated by His Eminence Lawrence Trever Cardinal Picachy, S.J. Archbishop of Kolkata. The sisters of St. Joseph of the apparition were invited by Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Kolkata to take over the administration of the Sacred Heart Chinese School in 1996. Having responded to his invitation the sisters came in June 1996 and Sr. Renee Quadros took over as Principal of the School in June 1996. As the numbers of the Chinese community decreased and the members shifted to various other parts of Calcutta the need was felt to constitute a proper Managing Committee hence in 2007 the Managing Committee was constituted. The School caters to the Chinese community. It is English Medium School from KG to Class VII. Chinese is taught as Optional Language.
Roll Strength 515; Cath: 70. Teaching Staff: 14; Cath: 8. Admission: February
DON BOSCO PRIMARY SCHOOL, Thakurnager
Thankurnagar PO N 24 Parganas – 743 287
03215 – 254160
History
Started in 1953 as a Primary School by Fr. Pierluka. It is Bengali Medium School.
Roll Strength: 190; Caths: 56. Teaching Staff: 5; Cath:1. Admission: April
HOLY TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Jhargram Vill, Old Jhargram, PO Jhargram, Midnapore – 721 507
03221 – 258481
History
This Primary School was started in 1993. From Nursery to class IV. Medium of Education is Bengali.
Roll Strength 120; Cath: 40. Admission: April
ST. PAUL’S PRIMARY (Boarding) SCHOOL Kamarchowki
Kamarchowki, Keshiary, Dist Midnapore 721 133
03229 252224
History
There are 200 boys and 145 girls staying in the boarding
Roll Strength 280; Cath: 109 Boarders 200 Boys Cath: 155; 145 Girls Cath: 90 Teaching Staff 10; Cath: 10 Headmistress Sr. Teresa. DSA Admission February
ST. THOMAS’ NURSERY & KG SCHOOL, Chandannagar
Chandannagar, Hooghly – 721 136 2683 – 5310
History
Bengali Medium School
Roll Strength: 276; Cath: 8 Teaching Staff: 7; Cath: 7. Admission: 1st week of February
ST. THOMAS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL, Chandannagar
Chandannagar, Hooghly Dist – 712 136
2683 – 7937
History
From class I to IV. It is Bengali Medium School
Roll Strength 414; Cath: 4 Teaching Staff 11; Cath: 7 Principal Sr. Edith, SJC Admission 2nd Week of May
XAVIER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bowbazar
68, B.B. Ganguly Street Kolkata – 700 012
2212 – 0269
History
Started in 1979
Roll Strength: 234; Cath: 18. Teaching Staff: 10; Cath: 10. Admission: 1st Week of November/ December
Please note that schools listed are directly operated by the Archdiocese - many congregations have their own educational institutions within the archdiocese, and these are administered fully by the respective religious congregations. A list of these will be made available here. You can also locate these schools by visiting the Deaneries page, and locationg a particular school there.
1. ST. ALOYSIUS’ ORPHANAGE & DAY SCHOOL, Howrah
2. LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL, Kidderpore
3. SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL, Kharagpur
4. ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, Ripon Street
5. ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL, Kharagpur
6. CHRISTOPHER DAY SCHOOL, Kharagpur
7. MEGHMALA ROY EDUCATION CENTRE, Behala
8. Nirmal Hriday Ashram Schools, Paschim Midnapur
9. ST. ATHONY’S PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL, Market St
10. ST. PETER’S HIGH SCHOOL, Moulali
11. ST. TERESA’S GIRL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, Maulali
12. ST. JOHN BERCHMAN’S SCHOOL, AJC BOSE ROAD
13. SACRED HEART CHINESE SCHOOL, Weston Street
14. DON BOSCO PRIMARY SCHOOL, Thakurnager
15. HOLY TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Jhargram
16. ST. PAUL’S PRIMARY (Boarding) SCHOOL, Kamarchowki
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i) ST. THOMAS’ NURSERY & KG SCHOOL, Chandannagar
ii) ST. THOMAS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL, Chandannagar
18. XAVIER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bowbazar
