Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur

Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur (Bengali: ক্যান্টনমেন্ট পাবলিক স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ, রংপুর) also known as CPSCR is a private educational institution under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dinajpur. It is located to the west of Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi Square in the Rangpur Cantonment area of Rangpur City. This institution is operated under the supervision of the 66th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army, and the principal is typically a colonel from the Bangladesh Army.

Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur ক্যান্টনমেন্ট পাবলিক স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ, রংপুর
Address
Rangpur Cantonment Rangpur City , 5400 Bangladesh
Coordinates	25.7643°N 89.2301°E / 25.7643; 89.2301
Information
Other name	CPSCR
Type	Non-Government (Public)
Motto	رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا (O Lord, increase me in knowledge - Surah Taha (Surah 20), Ayah 114, Al-Quran) (হে প্রভু, আমার জ্ঞান বৃদ্ধি করো)
Established	1978 (1978)
Principal	Col Md Ahsanul Kabir, PPM, afwc, psc, MDS, MBA, MSS, LLB
Grades	Class III to XII
Number of students	8000+
Language	Bengali & English
Classrooms	150
Campus	Urban, Rangpur Cantonment
Campus size	17 acres (6.9 ha)
Color(s)	Shirt   Pant     Shoulder Badges
Sports	Football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, badminton
Accreditation	Dinajpur Education Board
Yearbook	তিস্তাতরঙ্গ
Alumni	Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur Alumni Association
Students Nickname	CPSCRians
EIIN	127500
Website	www.cpscr.edu.bd

History

Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur was founded in 1977 with the laying of the foundation stone by Brigadier M.A. Latif. It was initially established to provide education for the children of officers in the Rangpur Cantonment and the local area. The school section started in 1978, the college section began in 1981, and the degree section started in 1995. English medium education was introduced in 1993 through "The Millennium Stars School," which functioned until 2000. Afterward, a separate principal was appointed for the English medium section. The institution has been recognized multiple times as the best educational institution at both national and inter-cantonment public school and college levels.

Education

The school started in 1978 with classes from kindergarten to fifth grade. In 1980, it began offering education up to tenth grade, and in 1982, students started appearing for the SSC examinations. "The Millennium Stars School and College" section extends up to twelfth grade. The degree section was introduced in 1995. The school and college sections participate in the SSC and HSC exams under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dinajpur.

Seats

In the higher secondary level, there are 700 seats in the science group, 160 in the humanities group, and 160 in the commerce group, making a total of 1,020 seats.

Location

The institution is located beside the Dinajpur-Rangpur highway, about half a kilometer away from Rangpur Medical College. It is situated in the Dhap area of Rangpur city, adjacent to Rangpur Cantonment. The scenic Rangpur Golf Club surrounds the campus on two sides. To the east is Shaheed Mukhtar Elahi Square, also known as Medical Mor, and to the north is the Rangpur Central Jail. To the south are The Millennium Stars School and College and Rangpur Army Medical College.

Campus

Buildings of Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur

The educational activities of the institution are primarily divided into two building complexes. The main rectangular complex contains two interconnected buildings. The multi-storied college building is on the west, and the two-storied school buildings face each other on the east. In between, there is an open field which serves as the main playground, and an open stage on the western side is used for audiences. Throughout the complex, there are teacher chambers and classrooms. The school buildings house the administrative office, the principal’s office, and laboratories, while the college building contains the library, computer labs, science labs, teachers' lounges, vice principal's office, and several large auditoriums. In the southwest corner of the campus, the kindergarten section is located, which is primarily for primary education. Adjacent to it is "Proyash," a special institution for students with special needs, operated by the Bangladesh Army.

Facilities

The institution offers modern facilities, including a rich library, two computer labs, and sufficient laboratory resources for every science student. Additionally, there are provisions for cricket, football, handball, and basketball. Across the campus, there are a mosque, two parks, a bank, a canteen, a primary medical center, an open stage, a Shaheed Minar, and shelters for guardians. The northern boundary houses the teachers' residential area. The institution is non-residential.

Co-curricular Activities

The institution places great importance on co-curricular activities. All activities are primarily house-based, while the rest of the academic activities are class and section-based. The institution has three non-residential houses: Jamuna House, Padma House, and Teesta House. It has its own cricket, football, handball, and basketball teams. Handball is particularly popular among female students. The institution also organizes cultural programs on various national days such as International Mother Language Day, where a wall-painting competition and exhibition are held, as well as Independence Day, Victory Day, and Armed Forces Day. Annual science fairs are also regularly organized.

The most prominent co-curricular event is the renowned annual sports competition and cultural activities, which last for about a week. This event is a highlight for students, where they participate in field athletics, parades, displays, and inter-house competitions.

Publications

"Teesta Tarongo" is the institution’s annual magazine, published according to the Bengali calendar. The CPSCR Debating Club is a distinguished debating organization of the institution. Other notable student organizations include the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps, Rover Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girls' Guides.

See also

• Rangpur Cadet College
• Police Lines School and College, Rangpur
• Rangpur Zilla School