Malda Zilla School is the oldest school at Malda district, West Bengal, India. At present, the morning section of the school runs from Class – I to Class – V while the day section runs from Class – VI to Class – XII. In the higher secondary course, the school carries studies in all the 3 streams of study; namely the Science, Humanities and Commerce streams of study. This is one of the reputable school of the district.
History and infrastructure
Established in 1858, the school started in the building in which the superintendent of police of Malda District resides at present. It all started in two and three pucca rooms and in thatched rooms. In 1897, the school shifted to the present campus having 11 compartments and 1 hall attached to a courtyard. Before 1985, the building was called the main building. In 1985, the building was named after an eminent student of this institute Prof. Benoy Kumar Sarkar as Binoy Sarkar Bhavan. The building is used for administrative purposes. There are 24 classrooms housed in Jagadish Chandra Bhavan, Rammohun Bhavan, Vidyasagar Bhavan and Nazrul Bhavan. From 1897 onwards, the school had two hostels – the Hindu hostel and the Muslim hostel. The two hostels have been amalgamated under the name Malda Zilla School hostel. The hostel provide accommodation to 60 students of the XI and XII standard and a few students of lower classes.
The library of the school had remained non-functional for a long time because of the absence of a librarian at the school. It was reopened under the control of Prabir Kr. Gope, an Assistant teacher. Old books have been restored by subsequently. At presenta Library Committee headed by an assistant teacher keeps the library going and lending and reading facilities are available. The students use the library facilities to prepare themselves for competitive examinations such as JEE, IIT, AIIMS, and AIEEE.
Sports activities
Every year, the annual sports of the school is held at Malda Zilla School Ground, and the Inter-Class WBGSTA Football Cup is held, organised by WBGSTA.
Notable alumni
Benoy Kumar Sarkar - Indian social scientist, professor, nationalist and founder of several institutes in Kolkata, including: the Bengali Institute of Sociology, Bengali Asia Academy, Bengali Dante Society, and Bengali Institute of American Culture.
In 2008, two students were awards at the Sadar Zone Athletics Meet organized by DSSA. A student secured second place in the high jump and a student secured third place in the 800 meter sprint.
The school team has been honoured as the District Champion in cricket consecutively for six years from 2001 to 2006 in the Dattu Fatkar CUP conducted by the DSSA.
In 2006 the school team were Runners-up in football organized by the District School Sports Association.
In 2005 the school team were Runners-up in kabadi organized by the District School Sports Association.
In 2003 the school team were Runners-up in 5-Speed cricket tournament organized by the Hercules Cycle Company.
In 1993 and 1994, a student won the Atlas Trophy in cycling.
In 2008 the school team were Runners-up in football organized by the District School Sports Association.
