M. P. Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School

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M.P. Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a school in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It follows the CISCE board of education. It has around 2,700 students. The school started in 1988. The principal of the school is Mr. Herbert George who started his tenure in the year 1989. It is located in James Long Sarani, Behala, Kolkata. The school earlier used to follow CBSE before switching over to CISCE.^[1]

It is run by the M. P. Birla Foundation, the philanthrophic wing of the Birla family.

1 Miscellanea
2 School Prayer
3 School Pledge
4 Well known Alumni
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Miscellanea

It is a top school in Kolkata in terms of academics, infrastructure and other resources
The school organises an annual fate every December which is attended by students, alumnis, parents, teachers and staff for two days. It is generally organised in the weekend which ensures maximum participation from all circles.
The name of the annual fest is Matrix which happens annually generally in the month of August/September. It started in the year 2000.

[edit] School Prayer

The prayers sung in the school assembly are:-

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu SAKTI Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha, Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu SANTI Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha, Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu BUDDHI Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Vakratunda mahakaya surya koti sama prabha nirvighnam kurume deva sarva karyesu sarvada...
Asato ma sad gamaya, tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, mrtyor mamrtam gamaya...
Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi ho, Tumhi ho bandhu, sakha Tumhi ho...
Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram...

[edit] School Pledge

India is my country, all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of it’s rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well-being and prosperity alone lies my happiness.