Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College

Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College
Location
Joypurhat Town, Joypurhat
Information
Motto	Shikkhai Progoti (Education is progress)
Established	16 July 2006
First principal	Md Abu Syed Biswas
Area	57 acres (230,000 m2)
Color(s)	Green
Website	jgcc.army.mil.bd

Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College (Bengali: জয়পুরহাট গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ) is a Military high school for girls, located in Joypurhat District, Bangladesh. Cadet colleges are autonomous residential institutions that impart an all round education to the young learners at the secondary and higher secondary level. The colleges are under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence and function under the direct supervision of the Adjutant General of the Bangladesh Army. Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College is one of three girls' cadet colleges and nine boys cadet colleges in Bangladesh. It is the newest of all the cadet colleges. The college occupies 57 acres (230,000 m²) of land and has capacity for 375 students. It is the fifth largest cadet college in Bangladesh. It is renowned for its quality of education provided in all sectors of human necessity. Like other cadet colleges it follows the national curriculum prescribed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and gives emphasis to extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

History

On the basis of Ecnec approval, the abandoned cement Factory of Ministry of Mineral Resources in Joypurhat District was turned into a Girls’ Cadet College. The project area was on the western side with case on 2 JC/70, LA. The total area of the land was of 57 acres. The process of turning a part of the cement factory into a Cadet College started in the year, 2004.

The foundation stone of the College was established by the then Prime Minister on 29 March, 2005

Some other parts of the Cement Factory were given to Science and Technology Institute and the remaining parts are situated in 200 Meter far from the present Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College.

The College started its activities on April, 2006 under the immediate implementation pf projects of the then Prime Minister. The institution gave admissions to 50 Cadets in class Seven and 50 Cadets in class Eight for that year.

"SHIKKHAI PROGOTI" keeping the College motto in mind, Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College started her journey on 16 july 2006.This year 55 cadets have got themselves admitted into this college. Here Cadets are given general education and elementary millitary training by highly qualified and well eperienced Teachers and Millitary Personnels. Those cadets are known as the Joypurians / JGCC'an

Academic System

Cadets are enrolled in class 7 of Bangladesh National Curriculum and continue their study for six years up to the end of higher secondary or college level (high school in international standard). They follow the English version syllabus of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board. Three major exams are taken here, once at class 8, named Junior School Certificate (JSC), once in class 10, named Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) is the final examination to pass in class 12.

Each class generally has fifty five students on an average, divided into two forms (A & B). The Junior School Certificate (JSC), Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are administered under direct control of the Board of Education of Rajshahi Division. Cadets have shown a clear trend of securing top positions in board examinations each year.

Houses & Inter House Competitions

House	Named after	Motto	Colours	Symbol
Sultana Razia House	Razia Sultana	We shall Overcome	Green	Eagle
Bir Proteek Taramon Bibi House	Taramon Bibi	Seekers for perfection	Red	Griffins
Bir Proteek Captain Sitara Begum	Sitara Begum	In pursuance of Knowledge	Blue	Royal Bengal Tiger

Usually, each house has 125 students, 17 to 18 from each grade. Cadets are divided into houses on their initial intake year. Each house is supervised by a House Master, an Assistant House Master and twelve House Tutors. Each house has seven latest computers with hi-speed internet WIFI connection. The facilities of washing; ironing & cleaning are available to all the cadets. There is a recreation room in each house which allows the cadets to enjoy movie show in a wide screen with home theatre system. Besides, there is an indoor games room in each house which comprises pool-table, dart board, table-tennis board, foosball and carom. Each house is given a symbol, colour and a motto. The epaulettes worn by the cadets signifies their house through their colors. Year-round extra and co-curricular competitions and activities are arranged in broad category of cultural, sports and gardening competitions, as well as in academics. Based on results from each competitions, the houses earn 'points' and the highest scoring house in a year is announced a winner at the end of the year. The winner house is awarded an Overall Championship trophy at the end of the year. These competitions develop not only individual qualities like Sportsmanship, Public Speaking, Leadership and others but also teach them Teamwork and Cooperation as the cadets have to go through each competition as a member of the house. This enhances the competition and development for all the cadets.

College Library

Library is part and parcel of an educational institution. There is an enriched library in JGCC. The name of the library is “Bir Sreshtho Munshi Abdur Rouf Library”. There are more than about 18000 books on various subjects including Bengali, English, Mathematics, religion, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Computer Science, Islamic History, Statistics, Political Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Arts & Crafts in the library. Besides, there are many journals, magazines, periodicals, Atlases, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Annual reports and publications, Survey reports, census reports, country reports, statistical yearbooks, defense related publications and Audio Visual Materials in the library. The cadets are given library cards so that they can borrow books from the library. Both Bengali and English newspapers are kept there. The library opens a vast door of knowledge for the cadets with all the facilities including sufficient light and well ventilation.

College Auditorium

College Auditorium is the place where the cadets' talents come to light. There is a large Auditorium in the ground floor of ‘Bir Shrestho Jahangir’ Academic Building. The name of the Auditorium is Bir Shrestho Mostofa Kamal Auditorium. The Auditorium can accommodate more than 500 people at a time. The Auditorium is well lighted and well ventilated. All kinds of Cultural and Stage programs are nicely presented by the cadets on this Auditorium.

College hospital

There is an enough spacious & well developed hospital in the campus of Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College. The name of the hospital is “Bir Sreshtho Nur Mohammad” Hospital. There are 25 beds for the patients. The hospital is run by a specialized doctor ranked major or captain from the medical corps of Bangladesh Army. Besides cadets, it provides treatment to the employees of all classes along with their families. Two assistants are always there to serve treatment for the patients. All types of general treatment as well as medicines are given to the patients here. In case of emergency, the patients are sent to Combined Military Hospital, Bogra. There is also an ambulance for carrying the patients.

Cadet Canteen (Jgcc)

There is a Canteen near the gate of the Houses. The Canteen opens after the games time. There are two assistants to run the Canteen. The cadets purchase their necessary dry food items or other essential items by coupon. On weekends, the Canteen opens in the morning also.

External links

• Remain alert to conspiracy against edn system - Khaleda Zia on the inauguration ceremony of JGCC.