GOETHALS MEMORIAL SCHOOL ~~
KURSEONG. W.B. INDIA.A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL.
On the death of the Most Rev. Dr. Paul Count Goethals S.J. Archbishop of Calcutta, on July 4th. 1901 it was decided by a large and influential committee of clergy and laity of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, to commemorate his memory by the erection, in Kurseong, of an educational institution for boys.
The first prospectus had in view the affiliation of the School to the Sibpur Engineering College, Calcutta. In February 1907 classes started in the magnificent building erected by the first Principal Bro. M.S. O'Brien (1907-1914). The number of boys in residence was 110.
The official opening took place on the 30th of April 1907.
The Sub Overseer Course did not fit in with the needs of pupils and was dropped in favour of the Cambridge Locals.
The Cambridge Exams continued until the 1970's. The School then switched to the I.C.S.E. Here too the boys have maintained a high standard. Work and play has been the guiding principle of life at Goethals and in both, the boys have brought home a fair share of glory. Games fit into the curriculum without elbowing out schoolwork.
The School has been fortunate in having a galaxy of distinguished teachers and principals. By their devoted service and capable administration they have built Goethals into one of the finest schools in the District.
"The above quoted from the Calcutta Old Boys' Network directory".
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