Scholastica School
| Scholastica | |
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| File:Scholastica logo.jpg | |
| Location | |
| Dhaka Bangladesh  |
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| Information | |
| School type | Cambridge International Examinations private |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Mrs. Yasmeen Murshed |
| Chairperson | Syed Maher Murshed |
| Language | English, Bengali |
| Hours in school day | 8:00 am till 2:40 for students |
| School colour(s) | White, navy blue uniform; yellow, fuchsia, green and blue of the logo |
| Sports | Volleyball, Football, Handball,[1] Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Badminton |
| Website | [1] |
Scholastica is a private English immersion school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering preschool to A-level courses.
It is prominently recognised as one of the elite schools of Bangladesh, boasting a strong alumni network.
History
Scholastica was set up in 1977 in to meet the demands for schools having English as the medium of instruction but emphasizing equal proficiency in Bengali.[2]
In January 2001, the senior classes moved into new premises. It has science and computer laboratories, electronic and print libraries, an audio-visual language teaching centre, various sports facilities, and an air-conditioned auditorium.
Campus
Scholastica's junior, middle and senior divisions are housed in locations in the Dhaka neighborhoods of Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Uttara, and Mirpur. The Uttara campus was built in 2000. It accommodates classes 4 to 12 in class rooms across its seven-stored compound. STM hall is an auditorium which is used as an indoor gymnasium.[3] The STM Hall is named after Yasmeen Murshed's Husband Syed Tanver Murshed. The cafeteria overlooks Scholastica's 'Red Court' - the outdoor five-a-side futsal pitch and basketball court. Scholastica has opened a campus in the heart of Mirpur. The campus also has a full scale swimming pool and auditorium.
Curriculum
Scholastica offers a complete primary, elementary, secondary and high school program leading to the General Certificate of Education examinations which are conducted by the British Council in Dhaka.
As of the 2008-09 academic session, the school's O- and A-level examinations were administered by Cambridge International Examinations, replacing the Edexcel system of schooling.
Activities
Laboratory
Laboratory facilities are provided for all the science classes. The Senior Labs are inspected and approved by the representatives of the University of London to meet the standard set by the university for the practical requirement of the '0' and 'A' Level examinations.
Library
The library, located on one of the higher stories, overlooks the Dhaka traffic through sepia toned glass walls. It offers an extensive collection of books. It is also air conditioned for the benefit of those using the space.
Extracurricular activities
Scholastica extracurricular activities include drama, debating, and public speaking.[4] School teams participate in inter-school and national competitions.[5] Theatrical presentations are performed in both English and Bengali. Several after-school programs are offered from the middle school onwards, and all kinds of leadership programs, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, are also part of the school's offerings.
Other activities include a host of field trips, foreign trips, visits to exhibitions and museums, celebration of national and historical events, and cultural programs. Participation in Community Service Programs, fund raising for natural disaster relief and campaigns to enhance awareness of health and environmental issues are also a part of school activities.
Alumni
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- Tulip Siddiq, British Member of Parliament and granddaughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[6]
- Shazia Omar]], Bangladeshi English-language novelist.[7]
- Wasfia Nazreen, First Bangladeshi and only Bengali to complete Seven Summits record.[8]
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External links
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