A Chronological Overview
The Beginning: Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur is spreading the light of education to the northern region of the country as a lighthouse. To enhance the overall development of the people of this area under the direct supervision of Bangladesh Army, the then Station Commander, Colonel S.M Shamsuzzaman took initiatives to establish this educational institution. On the 4th April, 1979 Wednesday, the then Chief of Army Staff, Major General HM Ershad, inaugurated this institution. It started its historic journey only with 05 teachers and 176 students. First batch appeared at the SSC Examination in 1983 for the first time and HSC Examination in 1986. To keep pace with the modern education English Version School Section was started in 1998 and College Section in 2017.
Academic Achievements: This institution is academically very sound from the beginning. In its long journey, it has been crowned with many laurels for the continuation of its incredible academic results. This institution achieved consecutively two times âSena Prodhan Trophyâ after being selected the best college among Cantonment Public School and Colleges on the basis of HSC result. In 1993, âBest Teacher Awardâ was achieved in the national level. This institution achieved the prestige of being âThe Best Educational Institutionâ in National Education Week-2002. Besides, considering the HSC result-2008 this institution occupied its position within the best five colleges under Rajshahi Education Board. Apart from this, with the passage of time this institution achieved âInternational School Awardâ by British Council in 2019 and in different public examinations in the recent years including HSC result-2020, it has maximized its number of GPA-5 in Dinajpur Education Board.
Achievements in Co-curricular Activities: Alongside the outstanding academic performance, this institution gives special focus on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. In games and sports, a student achieved gold medal both from school and college level in 1994 and 1995 respectively in the National Sports Competition. In cultural sector many students were awarded nationally and internationally. In 2006 some students won the âGrand Pics Awardâ by UNICEF. Students also got certificate and silver medal from the Prime Minister after winning the 2nd position in Islamic knowledge And Essay Competition arranged by Islamic Foundation; they took medal from Prime Minister wining the 1st position in âBest Drawingâ category in Inter Primary School Cultural Competition-2016 and some students in a group received gold medals and certificates from honorable President winning the first position in âGyan Giggashaâ in National Children Prize Award Competition-2017. In National Children Prize Award Competition-2018 a student from here was awarded with gold medal and certificate by honorable President in âPatriotic Songsâ event.
Functioning Body: With the passage of time, getting enriched with academic and infrastructural up-gradation this Institution is working relentlessly to offer good citizens to the nation. At Present, 129 Faculty Members and 103 Institutional Support Members are engaged in educating approximately 4,000 students from Nursery to Class Twelve both in Bangla & English Version. In order to bridge the former and present students CPSCS Alumni Association was formed on its 38th anniversary. Besides, to develop leadership quality 26 intelligent prefects from class twelve keep working continuously. In addition to that BNCC, Scout and various club activities are very vibrant here. A strong Governing body is supervising everything to ensure quality education here. The Brigade Commander and Station Commander of Saidpur Cantonment usually performs the role of Chairman of the Governing Body of this institution. It is also worth mentioning that amongst the Chairmen of Governing Body, two Chairmen afterwards glorified this institution by being the Chief of Bangladesh Army.
The Ending: In fine, it is needless to mention that at present Cantonment Public School & College, Saidpur is spreading its light of education to a wider range with complete maturity and it is marching forward to reach the pinnacle of success.
Academic Achievements: This institution is academically very sound from the beginning. In its long journey, it has been crowned with many laurels for the continuation of its incredible academic results. This institution achieved consecutively two times âSena Prodhan Trophyâ after being selected the best college among Cantonment Public School and Colleges on the basis of HSC result. In 1993, âBest Teacher Awardâ was achieved in the national level. This institution achieved the prestige of being âThe Best Educational Institutionâ in National Education Week-2002. Besides, considering the HSC result-2008 this institution occupied its position within the best five colleges under Rajshahi Education Board. Apart from this, with the passage of time this institution achieved âInternational School Awardâ by British Council in 2019 and in different public examinations in the recent years including HSC result-2020, it has maximized its number of GPA-5 in Dinajpur Education Board.
Achievements in Co-curricular Activities: Alongside the outstanding academic performance, this institution gives special focus on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. In games and sports, a student achieved gold medal both from school and college level in 1994 and 1995 respectively in the National Sports Competition. In cultural sector many students were awarded nationally and internationally. In 2006 some students won the âGrand Pics Awardâ by UNICEF. Students also got certificate and silver medal from the Prime Minister after winning the 2nd position in Islamic knowledge And Essay Competition arranged by Islamic Foundation; they took medal from Prime Minister wining the 1st position in âBest Drawingâ category in Inter Primary School Cultural Competition-2016 and some students in a group received gold medals and certificates from honorable President winning the first position in âGyan Giggashaâ in National Children Prize Award Competition-2017. In National Children Prize Award Competition-2018 a student from here was awarded with gold medal and certificate by honorable President in âPatriotic Songsâ event.
Functioning Body: With the passage of time, getting enriched with academic and infrastructural up-gradation this Institution is working relentlessly to offer good citizens to the nation. At Present, 129 Faculty Members and 103 Institutional Support Members are engaged in educating approximately 4,000 students from Nursery to Class Twelve both in Bangla & English Version. In order to bridge the former and present students CPSCS Alumni Association was formed on its 38th anniversary. Besides, to develop leadership quality 26 intelligent prefects from class twelve keep working continuously. In addition to that BNCC, Scout and various club activities are very vibrant here. A strong Governing body is supervising everything to ensure quality education here. The Brigade Commander and Station Commander of Saidpur Cantonment usually performs the role of Chairman of the Governing Body of this institution. It is also worth mentioning that amongst the Chairmen of Governing Body, two Chairmen afterwards glorified this institution by being the Chief of Bangladesh Army.
The Ending: In fine, it is needless to mention that at present Cantonment Public School & College, Saidpur is spreading its light of education to a wider range with complete maturity and it is marching forward to reach the pinnacle of success.