23°45′34″N 90°22′04″E / 23.7595°N 90.3678°E / 23.7595; 90.3678 SFX Greenherald International School is a private English-Medium school in Bangladesh.[1] Located in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, beside St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, the school is administered by the Catholic Religious Sisters, known as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM). Even though the school is Catholic, a majority of the students are Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.

History

The school was established in 1912 by the RNDM Sisters, Christian Missionary and is the first English medium school in Bangladesh.[2]

Students graduate by sitting for GCE O Levels and A Levels through University of Cambridge International Examinations.

The school offers extracurricular activities such as debating, French, science fairs, art competitions, and has athletic teams for basketball, football, and volleyball. It has a debating club run by the students and teachers and a green world earth club.

The students participate in the National Debating Championships in the English language. The school has an annual science fair. The school also teaches French from grade 5. Subject choosing is available from 8th grade.

Notable alumni

  • Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj, ex-MP and former State Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Bangladesh.
  • Barrister Tanya Amir, lawyer at the Supreme Court, Bangladesh.
  • Irene Khan, Secretary-General of Amnesty International, working with The Daily Star.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rozario, Stephan Uttom (20 June 2023). "Q & A with Sr. Virginia Asha Gomes, head of an international school in Bangladesh". Global Sisters Report. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
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