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Our History

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Cumballa Hill High School has its origin in the Cumballa Hill English School for Infants in 1940, founded by the Late Mrs. Dolly H. Forbes. In 1962 it became the Cumballa Hill High School with the SSC Board course of studies, designed to take Students up to the 10th Standard State Board Secondary School Certificate Exam.

Originally situated at Kemp’s Corner, the School has two Premises: Junior and Senior. The Cumballa Hill High School is recognized by the Government Education Department, State Board of Secondary Education(SSC), and Primary Education Dept.

The Cumballa Hill High School has a joyful learning-based curriculum developed through research and interaction, designed to promote skills, values, and attitude in children, parents, and staff. Learning modules are successfully implemented with activities across classes. Staff appointed show passionate dedication to nurturing young lives and motivating excellence in students.

The syllabus is seamlessly integrated into school presentations and workshops. Without stimulating ‘rote’ mode, we allow children to overcome limitations, accept challenges and explore opportunities.

The House System

Keller

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Keller House was named after one of the greatest person Helen Keller. she was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Helen Adams Keller was an author, political activist, and lecturer. Helen was important to other people with disabilities because she inspired people. She showed that Deaf and blind people deserved respect. She helped support various Deaf-Blind programs.

Keller House was named after one of the greatest person Helen Keller. she was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Helen Adams Keller was an author, political activist, and lecturer. Helen was important to other people with disabilities because she inspired people. She showed that Deaf and blind people deserved respect. She helped support various Deaf-Blind programs.

Tagore

Tagore House was named after one of the greatest poets and writer Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7th May 1861. He was the son of Jebendranth Tagore and Sharda Devi who were Bengali Brahmins. R.T was an eminent poet and a story writer. He had founded a school called Shantiniketan in Bengali. His poems and novels were an instant sensation in Bengal and in other part of the world. He also wrote books on religious, philosophical, social and educational topics. He was an institution by himself. He died on 7th August 1941 after suffering for a long time.

Milton

‘John Milton’. John Milton was an English poet and political writer, He was the author of Milton House was named after one of the greatest poets and writers Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes. Milton was born in London on Dec 9, 1608. He was very religious-minded. He dedicated himself to God’s service as a poet. In all his writings he emphasized political and religious views. Milton’s work and constant study strained his weak eyes and he was completely blind.

Forbes

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Forbes House was named after our dear founder of the school Mrs. Dolly H. Forbes. Mrs. Forbes started this school with only two students in the year 1940 in a building at Kemps Corner. Gradually more pupils joined the school. Luck, hard work, and love for young boys and girls carried on her venture. In 1947, the school was recognized with a minimum fee of Rs.5. In 1948 there were about fifty students in the school. Thus the Cumballa Hill English School was Established in 1950. Mrs. Forbes had eighty boys and girls with five staff members. Forbes house is highly indebted to Mrs. Forbes for her great love for her children and her dedication to the school.

A Message From the Management

A school that is truly reflective believes in itself. The teachers at our school are passionate about their work, they observe and understand. They create an atmosphere in class for every individual child to be a thinkers and innovator, making the teaching-learning process enjoyable so that the students learn to reflect, research, and explore.
 

Educationists leave indelible memories on students who go on in life, aspire to great heights and strive for success. Ambitions change every day and so the educator has to be a friend, role model, and guide to their students, inspiring all our boys and girls to achieve their best.

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