Scholastica (school)
Scholastica is a private English medium school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering Preschool to A-level courses.
| Scholastica | |
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| Location | |
| Information | |
| School type | Cambridge Assessment International Education Private |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Yasmeen Murshed |
| Chairperson | Syed Madiha Murshed |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Classes | Play group to A Levels |
| Language | English and Bengali |
| Hours in school day | 8:00 am to 2:40 pm for students |
| Campus | Uttara, Gulshan, Dhanmondi and Mirpur |
| Campus type | Urban |
| School colour(s) | White and Blue |
| Sports | Various[1] |
| Team name | Stallions |
| Website | scholasticabd |
It is prominently recognised as one of the elite schools of Bangladesh, boasting a strong alumni network.[2][3]
History
Scholastica was set up in 1977 in to meet the demands for schools having English as the medium of instruction but emphasising equal proficiency in Bengali.[4]
In January 2001, the senior classes moved into new premises.
Campus
Scholastica's junior, middle and senior divisions are housed in the Dhaka neighbourhoods of Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Uttara, and Mirpur.
The Uttara campus was built in 2000. It accommodates classes 4 to 12 in classrooms across its seven-stored compound. STM Hall is an auditorium which is used as a gymnasium.[5] STM Hall is named after Yasmeen Murshed's husband Syed Tanveer Murshed.
Scholastica has opened a campus in Mirpur.
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 Assessment International Education, 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 their standard for the practical requirement of the 'O' and 'A' Level examinations.
Extracurricular activities
Scholastica extracurricular activities include drama, debating, and public speaking.[6] School teams participate in inter-school and national competitions.[7] Theatrical presentations are performed in English and Bengali. Several after-school programs are offered beginning in middle school.
Alumni
- Wasfia Nazreen, first Bangladeshi and only Bengali to complete Seven Summits record[8]
- Shazia Omar, Bangladeshi English-language novelist[9]
- Tulip Siddiq, British Member of Parliament and granddaughter of the Father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[10]
References
- "Scholastica, Narinda retain title in School Handball". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- "From Elite Schools To ISIS? Mystery of Dhaka Attackers". NDTV.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Security boosted at Dhaka schools". archive.dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Profile of Some Schools of Dhaka". archive.thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- Hoque, Shishir. "Big guns start strong in 8th Ascent Corporate Cup". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- BSS. "Hasina, but not Rehana, wants Tulip in Bangladesh politics". en.prothom-alo.com. Matiur Rahman. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- Angela, Nusrat Jahin. "Flying High at Harvard Model United Nations Conference". archive.thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- Salam, Upashana. "Wasfia's Everest". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- "Shazia Omar: Not just a writer". amaderkotha.com.bd. amaderkotha.com.bd. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- Staff Correspondent. "Have faith in you". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
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