Contai High School, Historic boys' school in Contai, India
Contai High School is a higher secondary institution located in the town of Contai, Purba Medinipur district. The campus comprises multiple buildings, hostel facilities, science laboratories, gardens, and a sports ground situated on land donated by a significant local intellectual figure.
The school was founded in 1857 and served as the first educational institution in the developing town of Contai. It emerged during a period of major social and educational change across India and has shaped the region ever since.
The school bears the name of a prominent Bengali writer and reflects the intellectual traditions of the region. Visitors can observe how the institution continues to blend classical and modern educational approaches today.
The school is accessible on weekdays from 10:45 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Visitors should arrange a visit in advance and respect school routines, particularly during class hours.
The school houses an Atal Tinkering Laboratory where students work hands-on with emerging technologies and develop their own projects in a dedicated space. This makes the school a place where practical innovation happens as part of everyday learning.
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