History of Institution
Cumballa Hill High School has its origin in the Cumballa Hill English School for Infants in 1940 founded by Late Mrs. Dolly H. Forbes. In 1962 it became the Cumballa Hill High School with the course of studies designed to take Students up to the State Board Secondary School Certificate Exam. Originally situated at Kemp’s Corner, the School has two Premises: Secondary, Primary. The Cumballa Hill High School is recognized by the Government Education Department, State Board of Secondary Education, and Primary Education Dept. The Cumballa Hill High School has a joyful learning-based curriculum developed through research inter-action and designed to promote skills, values, and attitudes to 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 break free from shackles and accept challenges and opportunities.
Management Message
A school that is truly reflective believes in itself. Headmistress and staff must develop their ability as a group and as a system. Let us grow from within the School- The teachers at our school are passionate about their work, they observe, they understand. They create an atmosphere in class for every individual child to be Thinkers and Innovators. Make the teaching-learning process enjoyable so that a class learns to reflect, research, and explore, then only can we satisfy the need of the hour. Let us, therefore, remember that educationists leave indelible memories on students who go on in life, aspire to great heights and success. Ambitions change every day and so the educator has to be a friend, philosopher, and guide to his/her students. Inspire all our boys and girls to achieve their best.
Mrs. Chubb
Principal Message
Educators world over face challenges every moment of their professional life. ‘LOCKDOWN’ was one such challenge. It taught us the art of achieving optimum results with minimum resources through innovation. Kudos to the first generation of virtual learners who held on to the extended by their teacher with faith and hope.
Mrs. J. Kothare
House System
KELLER HOUSE
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 HOUSE
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 HOUSE
‘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 HOUSE
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.