Draft:Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya


Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya
বালুরঘাট ললিত মোহন আদর্শ উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়
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Near Avijatri Club

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733101

Coordinates25°13′50″N 88°46′52″E / 25.23049°N 88.78098°E / 25.23049; 88.78098
Information
Other namesLMAU
Type Public high school
Mottoতমসো মা জ্যোতির্গময়
(From darkness, lead me to light)
Established1949 (75 years ago) (1949)
FounderShri Lalit Mohan
School boardWBBSE & WBCHSE
School district Dakshin Dinajpur
HeadmasterShri Ashis Kumar Chakraborty[1]
Faculty70 (on an FTE basis)[2]
GenderBoys & Girls
Age range6-18
Number of students2,100
ClassesI to XII
Student to teacher ratio30
LanguageBengali
Area5.18 acres (21,000 m2)
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)   White and Maroon.
NicknameAdarsha
RivalBalurghat High School
Websiteblmauv.com

Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya is a higher secondary school for boys & for girls(for class 11 & 12 only) situated at the Ward no. 8 of Balurghat Municipality in Dakshin Dinajpur of West Bengal.[3]

History

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Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya was founded in 1949 in the Beltala Park area of Balurghat, following the partition of India. Initially, the school consisted of just a few rooms, providing basic education to displaced families. However, as the student population grew, the pressing need for additional space became evident. At this pivotal moment, a benefactor generously donated a piece of land, enabling the school to expand its facilities. In gratitude, the institution was named in honour of his father. Over time, the school established itself as a beacon of academic excellence and community service.

Throughout the years, Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya has flourished under the leadership of distinguished headmasters such as Dhiren Kundu and Abhijit Mukherjee. These visionary figures have worked with unwavering dedication to ensure the school’s continued prominence in the realm of education within the region.[4]

Curriculum

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The school follows a rigorous curriculum set by the WBBSE and WBCHSE to provide a comprehensive education to students from class 1 to 12, with Bengali as the medium of instruction. The curriculum for classes V to X is structured by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), encompassing a diverse range of academic subjects. These include Bangla, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, History, Geography, Physical Science, Biology, Computers, Work Education, and Physical Education. Balurghat L. M. A. U. Vidyalaya offers a comprehensive curriculum for students in classes XI to XII, in alignment with the guidelines set by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE). The curriculum includes core subjects such as Bengali, as the first language, and English, as the second language.

In addition, students are given the freedom to choose from a wide array of elective subjects across different streams. For Science, the available subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science. The Arts stream offers History, Geography, Philosophy, Sanskrit, and Political Science, while the Commerce stream covers Accounts, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, and Environmental Science.[5]. From 2024 onwards, due to emergence of new AI technologies, courses like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence have been started to teach to educate and promote awareness of the use of AI and Machine Learning.[6][7]

Campus & Infrastructure

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Balurghat L. M. A. U. Vidyalaya is situated on a 3-acre campus with a 5-acre school ground. It features over 40 modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, an auditorium, a computer lab, an ATAL lab (the first in the district), and state-of-the-art science labs for physics, chemistry, and biology. The school has two playgrounds—one centrally located for daily activities like morning prayers, cultural events, and NCC, and a second 5-acre ground near Ramkrishna Palli for annual sports events. The on-campus hostel accommodates up to 30 students, providing a safe and structured living environment with access to all school facilities and supervised by a hostel superintendent. The library holds over 1,000 books, including syllabus materials, storybooks, and novels, offering a peaceful environment for reading and learning. The school is equipped with a computer lab, and science labs for hands-on learning in physics, chemistry, and biology. The ATAL lab supports innovation and technology exploration under the Atal Innovation Mission.[8]

Extra curricular activities

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The school offers a diverse range of cultural activities to foster creativity and showcase student talents. Drama, dance, and singing clubs provide platforms for performance, while debate teams develop critical thinking and public speaking skills. Painting and writing clubs serve as creative outlets, and the school magazine features student writing and artwork, offering recognition and skill development.

Athletics is a key part of curriculum, with a strong focus on football, NCC, and general athletics. The NCC unit promotes discipline, leadership, and patriotism, with cadets winning national awards. The football team competes in various tournaments, earning multiple accolades, and we continue to excel in sports across different fields. A very special football match is hosted every year between the two schools of the town which is Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha Uchcha Vidyalaya and her rival counterpart i,e Balurghat High School.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Banglar Shikha :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  2. ^ "Banglar Shikha :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  3. ^ "Banglar Shikha :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  4. ^ "History :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  5. ^ "Higher Secondary Curriculam :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  6. ^ "AI and Data Science :: WBCHSE".
  7. ^ "AI and Data Science :: WBCHSE Official PDF".
  8. ^ "Campus and Facility :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".
  9. ^ "Extra Curricular Activity :: Balurghat LMAU Vidyalaya".

Category:High schools and secondary schools in West Bengal Category:Schools in Dakshin Dinajpur district Category:Educational institutions established in 1907 Category:1949 establishments in India