C.M.S St. John's High School

C.M.S St. John's High School is the oldest school in Nadia district and Sixth oldest educational institution in the Indian State of West Bengal. This school is situated in Krishnanagar, Nadia.

C.M.S St. John's High School
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C.M.S St. John's High School
C.M.S St. John's High School
Krishnanagar

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741101

India
Coordinates23.4082045°N 88.4883113°E / 23.4082045; 88.4883113
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Established1834 (1834)

History

In the 18th century, in order to spread the English education and missionaries works Church Missionary Society established some societies which were mostly controlled by the Church. Such Missionary work started in Nadia in 1832 by the C.M.S.Committee and C.M.S St. John's High School was established in 1834[1] by German Christian Missionaries. Rev. W.Deerr and Rev. Blumhardt founded the School at Krishnagar town.[2] It was established even before the Krishnagar Municipality and Krishnagar Government College.

Notable alumni

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See also

References

  1. "C.M.S. St. John'S High School". Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. HISTORY OF THE PROTESTANT CHRISTIAN MISSION AND ITS ACTIVITIES. "CHAPTER-III" (PDF). Retrieved November 10, 2018.
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