The outstanding achievements of St. Philip’s High School and College from the year
of 2000 to 2019: During the period of the Ex-Headmaster, Edward Rozario up to
date the Ex-Principals, Bro. Subal L. Rozario, CSC and Bro. Nirmol F. Gomes,
CSC (the then Acting Principal), and the present Principal, Bro. Kajol L.
Costa, CSC, St. Philip’s has earned the following achievements:
1. Construction of the Academic Buildings: During this time academic buildings 1, 2 and 3 have been built. Undoubtedly they have enhanced the beauty of the school. All kinds of modern facilities have been ensured for the students to receive true education here.
2. Received the Best Award of SEQAEP: St. Philip’s High School and College was awarded the best school among the secondary schools of DinajpurSadarUpazila in 2014 by SEQAEP (one of the most prominent projects of the Ministry of National Education in Bangladesh).
3. Sher-E-Bangla Golden Award- 2019: St. Philip’s High School and College was awarded “Sher-E-Bangla Golden Award- 2019” by ‘AlokitoBanglarMukh Foundation’ on 5 July 2019 for playing an important role to spread education in Bangladesh.
4. Mother Teresa Golden Award- 2019: St. Philip’s High School and College was also awarded “Mother Teresa Golden Award- 2019” by ‘AncholikBhasha O BangaleeSanskritiParishad’ on 2 August 2019 for a special contribution to preserve local dialects, cultures and their practices in the school. We, the members of St. Philip’s Family, feel proud of these achievements and at the same time, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for endowing us with such gift.
5. Achieving National Runner up Trophy in Basketball: The basketball team of St. Philip’s High School and College played Divisional and National level winter season sport in 2019. Our young team played with great consistency and achieved championship in basketball tournament in Divisional level. However, it is to be admitted that for gaining such outstanding reputation of the school, all credit goes to beloved Bro. Sumon J. Costa, CSC for his utmost dedication to develop the quality of our basketball team. Following his footprint, our young basketball team leaves no stone unturned to reach the highest goal. Overall, for achieving this historical achievement, the credit goes to Monower Islam (Lecturer, English Department) and our young and energetic teacher, Mr. RanjitKispotta of High School section. Our young basketball team delegates the Chapa Region (Anchol) in the national level basketball tournament. Through extreme hardship, our young basketball team fought as a cyclopean team with the team that delegates Padma Region (Anchol), St. Joseph’s School and College, Dhaka, but failed to achieve the championship. Nevertheless, in this journey of basketball tournament, St. Philip’s young basketball team became the second winner in Bangladesh. We feel proud of achieving the runner up trophy in basketball in the national level this year, 2019.
6. Construction of New Gate: Through the initiative taken by the present Principal, Bro. Kajol L. Costa, CSC, the construction of the new gate of the school and college commenced on 23 August, 2019. Before starting the construction work, the principal formed a construction committee consisting of 4 (four) members along with himself. The foundation of the gate was laid on 22 September 2019 and it was inaugurated on 15 December 2019 by the Chairman of this institution. Teacher-staff and some invited honorable guests were present in this auspicious inaugural ceremony. This gate has, absolutely, enhanced the beauty of this institution.
Construction of New Administrative Building: During the present Principal Bro. Kajol L. Costa, CSC, The construction work of the New Administrative Buildinghave been commenced on January 2021 under the supervision of the present principal, Bro. Kajol L. Costa, CSC. Rev. Bishop Dr. Sebastian Tudu inaugurated the construction work on 5th January 2021.
