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{{Infobox school<br />
| name = The Central Modern School<br />
CMS Baranagar<br />
| logo = [[File:Central Modern SCHOOL LOGO.jpg|frameless|Central Modern SCHOOL LOGO]]<br />
| motto = Learning for Liberation<br />
| location = 156 Maharaja Nanda Kumar Road, Kolkata 700036<br />
| type = ICSE/ISC<br />
| established = {{Start date|1988}}<br />
| principal = Ms. Namrata De<br />
| website = www.centralmodernschool.in<br />
}}<br />
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'''Central Modern School (CMS), Baranagar''' is a co-educational day boarding school, English-medium private school in [[Baranagar]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. The school educates pupils from the Pre-Preparatory class to the 12th grade. The school is affiliated with the [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)]], New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Modern School 762nd best school in India-156, M.n.k. Road (south) Baranagar Kolkata Na-700 036|url=https://bestschool.net.in/central-modern-school/bwb129|access-date=2021-09-02|website=bestschool.net.in}}</ref> <br />
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It was established in 1988 by founding father [[Mr. Chittajit De|Mr Chittajit De]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Established in 1988 as a Montessori School, followed closely by affiliation to the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, in 1992, Central Modern School emerged in the early 2000s as a Higher Secondary English Medium School with its own multi-storey building and assembly hall. Central Modern School’s grew under its then Principal and Founder of the school - Mr Chittajit De. The school focuses on holistic education, with various extra-curricular activities like debates, arts, MUNs, dramatics, dancing etc.<br />
[[File:Mr. Nabarun De.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Founding Father : Mr. Nabarun De]]<br />
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Early in the year 2005, Mr Nabarun De became the Principal of the institution. Mr De became the Convener of his zone, followed by the Secretary of the ASISC (WB and NE Chapter), Joint Secretary of the ASISC (National), Secretary of the West Bengal Private School’s Association, and finally the Member of the General Body and Executive Committee of the CISCE, New Delhi, in just a short span of fifteen years from his appointment to office as the Principal of Central Modern School. In the year 2015, Mr De re-established the school a new five-acre campus. <br />
[[File:Central modern school founding father.jpg|thumb|Founding Father - Mr Chittajit De]]<br />
Mr Nabarun De passed away in September, 2020. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Modern School head passes away|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/central-modern-school-head-passes-away/cid/1798194|access-date=2021-09-02|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><br />
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== School Motto ==<br />
The school motto - “Learning for Liberation”, making quality education affordable.<br />
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[[Category:Primary schools in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:High schools and secondary schools in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Schools in North 24 Parganas district]]<br />
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1980]]<br />
[[Category:1980 establishments in West Bengal]]<br />
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== Current Administration ==<br />
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Ms Namrata De is the current principal of Central Modern School, Baranagar. She emphasises on pressing issues such as raising awareness about the global climate crisis.<br />
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The current Vice-Principal, Ms Sangeeta Basu resonates with the school motto.<br />
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== Infrastructure ==<br />
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=== Library ===<br />
The school library is well stocked with books and is easily accessible to the students and teachers of Central Modern School, Baranagar.<br />
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=== Multimedia aided Teaching ===<br />
The school enables Multimedia-aided teaching. (Multimedia is a comprehensive learning tool and aids communication in an interactive way.)<br />
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=== Indoor and Outdoor Games ===<br />
Physical training is compulsory for all students of the school. The school provides facilities for students to explore different kinds of sports. The campus has a basketball court, an indoor badminton court, a cricket pitch and an archery range. <br />
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=== Laboratories ===<br />
The school equips the students with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer labs with the necessary scientific equipment for practical experience.<br />
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== School Curriculum ==<br />
The school follows the curriculum recommended by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi, and has a permanent affiliation with them. <br />
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The medium of instruction and communication is English. However, Bengali/Hindi is a compulsory vernacular as a second language. Learning a third language distinct from a second language is mandatory for students from Classes V to VIII.<br />
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Facilities for computer studies is available from Class I onwards. Pupils train and prepare for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) – 10 years and Indian School Certificate (ISC) -12 year Examinations under the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi, since 1992. <br />
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The school conducts classes from Pre-Nursery (3+ years) to Standard XII (Science, Commerce and Humanities Stream). The academic session is from April to March.<br />
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== Academic Achievement ==<br />
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* The school secured third rank among the ICSE results for 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=May 8|first1=Somdatta Basu / TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=06:58|title=Schools from Kolkata fringes on ICSE merit list {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/schools-from-city-fringes-on-icse-merit-list/articleshow/69225846.cms|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
* The percentage of success in ICSE (10 year) & ISC (12 year) Examinations is improving consistently year by year. <br />
* The success rate in JEE (Engineering), NEET (Medical), CPT, CLAT and other competitive entrance examination results are commendable.<br />
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== Extra-curricular activities ==<br />
The school hosts various extra-curricular activities like debates, chess, arts and craft, MUNs, dramatics, dancing etc throughout the year. The school exhibitions provide opportunities for students to display their creativity and talents.<br />
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Sports are highly encouraged amongst students, with tournaments in football, cricket, kabaddi and throw-ball. <ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 26|first1=TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=11:12|title=Central Modern School holds annual sports meet {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/central-modern-school-holds-annual-sports-meet/articleshow/68159402.cms|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
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Seminars and workshops are organised for parents to emphasise on development of students.<br />
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=== School Houses ===<br />
The House system in school has a significant role in both the curricular and co-curricular spheres of the students. The weekly House Activity class promotes newspaper reading and trains students in Public speaking ability.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+School Houses<br />
!House Name<br />
!House colour<br />
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|Starling<br />
|Red<br />
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|Weaver<br />
|Yellow<br />
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|Cuckoo<br />
|Blue<br />
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|Roller<br />
|Green<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
https://www.centralmodernschool.in</div>Delinker