Government Christian Higher Secondary School, Rawalpindi
| Mission High School, Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Karachi, Pakistan | |
| Coordinates | 33°36′48″N 73°03′23″E / 33.61326°N 73.05643°E |
| Information | |
| Former name | Mission High School, Rawalpindi |
| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1856 |
Government Christian Higher Secondary School, commonly known as Mission High School, Rawalpindi is a government school located in Raja Bazaar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.[1][2] It is one of the oldest school in Rawalpindi.[3]
History
[edit]It was founded in 1856 by American Presbyterian Mission.[3][2] Originally it was called Mission High School, and for the people it is still a missionary school.[1] The school was affiliated with Calcutta University.[1][2]
In 1893, the school was upgraded to a college, and in 1902, this college segment was relocated and renamed as Gordon College, while the school remained at its original site.[1][2]
In 1970, the school was nationalized and came under the administration of the Government of Punjab, Pakistan.[1] Post-nationalization, there has been a noted decline in the school's educational standards.[1] The school's land area has decreased from 37 kanals to 20 kanals over the years.[1]
In 2001, the Presbyterian Mission Lahore tried to acquire the school again, but it was opposed by the Punjab Teachers Association.[2]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Sikander Hayat Khan, prime minister of Punjab
- Shaikh Din Muhammad, Governor of Sindh
- Feroz Khan Noon, prime minister of Pakistan
- Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Pakistani politician
- Malik Shakeel Awan, Pakistani politician
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Yasin, Aamir (April 5, 2015). "Historic school yearns for past glory". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b c d e Yasin, Aamir (March 18, 2016). "Missionary school land declared 'state land'". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b "Neglected valuable heritage of Rawalpindi city". Pakistan Observer.