Mallinson Girls School,Srinagar

Sheikh Bagh Srinagar , Jammu & Kashmir 190001

History

The founder of the modern CMS School for girls which later came to be known as Mallinson Girls' School, was Miss Violet B. Fitze. It was in October 1912, when Miss Violet B. Fitze laid the foundation of the CMS Girls' School in a mud house in FatehKadal. In the beginning, Miss Fitze had to face opposition from various quarters, but her calm, confidence  and perseverance bore fruit, and by 1918, the school was raised to the middle standard and it received a grant of Rs. 700/- from the Education Department of the State. Miss Violet B. Fitze died in 1929. Violet Fitze's selfless and beautiful life had already begun to take roots in her girls and it was this fragrance of selflessness and humility that  attracted the heart of another heroic soul who made girls' education acceptable in Srinagar in the midst of severe odds. It was a young lady, Miss Muriel P. Mallinson. With the  arrival of Miss Mallinson in October 1922, the new age of women's education really dawned. The School underwent a radical transformation during the period Miss Mallinson wfas the Principal (1922-61). It can hardly be over emphasized that it was Miss Mallinson who was instrumental in bringing about educational and cultural advancement among the women of Srinagar. Under her inspiring leadership, the school became a hub of cultural activities. Miss Mallinson introduced Drill, Camping, Mountaineering, Cycling, Arts and Crafts, Home Science and many other activities which became compulsory in the years to come for the rest of the state and even for the women of the country. What she introduced in the first quarter of the twentieth century was introduced in the country in late fifties, after Independence. The subjects taught in the school were English, Urdu, Persian, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Nature Study (Environmental Studies). Hindi was introduced in 1944 and General Science in 1946-47. So far this subject had not been provided for in any other girls School. Apart from these subjects, Basket Making, Embroidery, Laundry, Cooking etc. also received much attention. The will and vision, capability and contribution to make it in tomorrow's uncertain world and to swim against the stream, the enthusiasm, the zeal, the courage, the sincerity, the truthfulness, the cause and conviction never doused the fire, the celestial fire which is called the Love of God. 

 

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