Bishop Johnson College
Bishop Johnsone (initialized as BJC and BJCSC, and officially Bishop Johnson College of Science and Commerce and most commonly Bishop Johnson) is a private high school and college located in Prayagraj, India.
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Type | Private, Specialized High school and College |
Motto | Latin: Omnes-rotundus Excellentia (All-round Excellence) |
Founded | 1977 |
Status | Currently operational |
School board | Indian Certificate of Secondary Education |
Chairman | Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Baldev |
Principal | Vishal Noble Singh |
Faculty | 101 |
Grades | Pre-K–12 |
Gender | Coeducational |
Enrollment | 8000 |
Education system | Advanced Placement |
Language | English |
Campus | Urban |
Slogan | 'Grow with Perfection' |
Yearbook | THE BJ BRIDGE 2015-16 |
Affiliation | Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, CISCE, Anglican Diocese of Lucknow, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. |
Website | www |
Established in 1977 under the administration of the Anglican Diocese of Lucknow, and affiliated to the ICSE Board, the college provides education from Pre-kindergarten to High school (Higher Secondary) level. Since 2004 the College has offered a bachelor's degree in Commerce under the affiliation of Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences.
The college provides academic development and career counselling for students along with NCC, coaching in various sports and co-curricular activities, and a personality development program through seminars and group discussions.
History
Foundation
BJC was officially established on 11 November 1977, before which the institution served as a girls' dorm and a convent.[1] The first Headmistress was Ms. Kanchan Singh who worked during the early years of development of the college.
Progression
In 1987, Mr. Jaswant Singh was appointed the second principal of the College. In 1988, he inaugurated a computer lab which was among the first in the city schools.[2]
Following the death of Mr. J. Singh in 1989, Mr. A.T. Flynn was appointed as the 3rd officiating principal of BJC.
On 1 August 1990, Mr. N.L. Singh took charge of the college, becoming its fourth principal.
Campus
Located in Civil Lines in the center of the city of Allahabad, the school's campus has a library, swimming pool, computer lab, and an auditorium christened 'Noble Hall'.
References
- "Bishop Johnson School & College, MG Marg civillines Allahabad, Allahabad (2020)". www.findglocal.com. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- "Bishop Johnson School & College, MG Marg civillines Allahabad, Allahabad (2020)". www.schoolandcollegelistings.com. Retrieved 4 May 2020.