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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
| name = Goethals Memorial School | | name = Goethals Memorial School | ||
| logo = [[File:Goethals Memorial School Logo.jpg]] | | logo = [[File:Goethals Memorial School Logo.jpg]] | ||
| motto = {{ | | motto = {{langx|la|Omnia Bene Facere}}<br />{{langx|en|'Do All Things Well'}} | ||
| established = {{start date and age|1907}} | | established = {{start date and age|1907}} | ||
| type = Independent | | type = Independent co-ed day and boarding secondary school<br />Higher secondary section is also co-ed | ||
| affiliations = [[Roman Catholic]], [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]], [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] | | affiliations = [[Roman Catholic]], [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]], [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] | ||
| headmaster = Br. | | headmaster = Br. Miles Allams | ||
| founder = [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] | | founder = [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] | ||
| chair = | | chair = | ||
| grades = Class I-XII | | grades = Class I-XII | ||
| colours = Sky blue and dark blue<br />{{color box|Lightblue}}{{color box|Darkblue}} | | colours = Sky blue and dark blue<br />{{color box|Lightblue}}{{color box|Darkblue}} | ||
| | | enrollment = 900+ | ||
| sports = [[Association football|Football]], [[basketball]], [[cricket]], [[volleyball]], [[netball]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[track and field]], [[billiards]], [[badminton]], [[table tennis]] | | sports = [[Association football|Football]], [[basketball]], [[cricket]], [[volleyball]], [[netball]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[track and field]], [[billiards]], [[badminton]], [[table tennis]] | ||
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| campus = [[Kurseong]] | | campus = [[Kurseong]] | ||
| city = [[Kurseong]] | | city = [[Kurseong]] | ||
| state = [[West Bengal]] | | state = [[West Bengal]] | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|26|54|07.23|N|88|17|06.19|E|display=title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|26|54|07.23|N|88|17|06.19|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| website = [http://www.gms.edu.in Official Website] | | website = [http://www.gms.edu.in Official Website] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Goethals Memorial School by night.jpg|thumb|The school is considered to have one of the best campus in India]] | [[File:Goethals Memorial School by night.jpg|thumb|The school is considered to have one of the best campus in India]] | ||
[[File:Goethals Memorial School door.jpg|thumbnail|right|Front of the main school building]] | [[File:Goethals Memorial School door.jpg|thumbnail|right|Front of the main school building]] | ||
'''Goethals Memorial School''' is an English-medium boarding school run by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers]] in the town of [[Kurseong]], [[Darjeeling]], [[India]]. It is set in a forest 5 km (3 miles) from [[Kurseong]] between Siliguri and Darjeeling at an altitude of 1673.854 meters (5491 feet) above sea level. | '''Goethals Memorial School''' is an English-medium boarding school run by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers]] in the town of [[Kurseong]], [[Darjeeling]], [[India]]. It is set in a forest 5 km (3 miles) from [[Kurseong]] between [[Siliguri]] and Darjeeling at an altitude of 1673.854 meters (5491 feet) above sea level. | ||
The school was founded in 1907 and is named after the [[Jesuit]] [[Archbishop]] of [[Calcutta]] (now [[Kolkata]]), [[Paul Goethals]]. The land for the school was donated by the [[Maharaja]] of [[Bardhaman]]. | The school was founded in 1907 and is named after the [[Jesuit]] [[Archbishop]] of [[Calcutta]] (now [[Kolkata]]), [[Paul Goethals]]. The land for the school was donated by the [[Maharaja]] of [[Bardhaman]]. The school was previously all boys but the introduction of higher secondary section led to the introduction of girls in the school. Now the school is co-ed even in the secondary section. It has special student leaders called prefects who are elected by the concerned authorities{{who|date=January 2019}} at the start of the academic session. They are given special blue coloured sweaters and coats which are a shade brighter than the rest of the students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sqoolz.com/school/goethals-memorial-school|title=Goethals Memorial School |website=sqoolz.com|accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://1001things.org/goethals-memorial-school-kurseong/|title=Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong|date=6 January 2017|work=1001 Things About North Bengal, North East India & Bhutan|accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edubilla.com/goethals-memorial-school/|title=Goethals Memorial School |website=Edubilla.com|accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
== School anthem == | == School anthem == | ||
The school anthem is "Cheers for Goethals". | The school anthem is "Cheers for Goethals". | ||
== School ranking == | == School ranking == | ||
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Goethals Memorial School is ranked 398th out of 1914 CISCE Schools in India by Best Schools in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestschool.net.in/goethals-memorial-school/bwb095|title=Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong (GMS) |website=Best Schools on India |accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref> | Goethals Memorial School is ranked 398th out of 1914 CISCE Schools in India by Best Schools in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestschool.net.in/goethals-memorial-school/bwb095|title=Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong (GMS) |website=Best Schools on India |accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[List of schools in West Bengal]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.gms.edu.in/ Goethals Memorial School] | * [http://www.gms.edu.in/ Goethals Memorial School] | ||
{{Darjeeling}} | |||
[[Category:Congregation of Christian Brothers secondary schools]] | [[Category:Congregation of Christian Brothers secondary schools]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Congregation of Christian Brothers schools in India]] | ||
[[Category:Boys' schools in India]] | [[Category:Boys' schools in India]] | ||
[[Category:Christian schools in West Bengal]] | [[Category:Christian schools in West Bengal]] | ||
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[[Category:Schools in Darjeeling district]] | [[Category:Schools in Darjeeling district]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1907]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1907]] | ||
[[Category:1907 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1907 establishments in British India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:47, 31 March 2026
| Goethals Memorial School | |
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| Location | |
| , India | |
| Coordinates | 26°54′07.23″N 88°17′06.19″E / 26.9020083°N 88.2850528°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent co-ed day and boarding secondary school Higher secondary section is also co-ed |
| Motto | Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. |
| Established | 1907 |
| Founder | Christian Brothers |
| Headmaster | Br. Miles Allams |
| Grades | Class I-XII |
| Enrollment | 900+ |
| Campus | Kurseong |
| Colour(s) | Sky blue and dark blue |
| Sports | Football, basketball, cricket, volleyball, netball, hockey, track and field, billiards, badminton, table tennis |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers, ICSE |
| Website | Official Website |
Goethals Memorial School is an English-medium boarding school run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in the town of Kurseong, Darjeeling, India. It is set in a forest 5 km (3 miles) from Kurseong between Siliguri and Darjeeling at an altitude of 1673.854 meters (5491 feet) above sea level.
The school was founded in 1907 and is named after the Jesuit Archbishop of Calcutta (now Kolkata), Paul Goethals. The land for the school was donated by the Maharaja of Bardhaman. The school was previously all boys but the introduction of higher secondary section led to the introduction of girls in the school. Now the school is co-ed even in the secondary section. It has special student leaders called prefects who are elected by the concerned authorities[who?] at the start of the academic session. They are given special blue coloured sweaters and coats which are a shade brighter than the rest of the students.[1][2][3]
School anthem[edit | edit source]
The school anthem is "Cheers for Goethals".
School ranking[edit | edit source]
Goethals Memorial is rated 4.6 out of 5 on the School My Kids school rating and reviews website.[4]
Goethals Memorial School is ranked 398th out of 1914 CISCE Schools in India by Best Schools in India.[5]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Goethals Memorial School". sqoolz.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ↑ "Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong". 1001 Things About North Bengal, North East India & Bhutan. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ↑ "Goethals Memorial School". Edubilla.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ↑ "Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong (GMS)". School My Kids. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ "Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong (GMS)". Best Schools on India. Retrieved 26 May 2020.