Beldih Church School, Jamshedpur
In the first couple of decades of the 19th century, the Americans, British and Europeans comprising executives, engineers, administrators, designers, planners and technocrats along with their families started arriving in Jamshedpur.
Lured by the prospects of Jamshedpur hundreds and thousands from all corners of India migrated to Jamshedpur. A large section of incoming Christians belonged to the Baptist faith speaking different languages – Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi and Telugu etc. They adopted Hindi as the mode of communication.
The land for the Church building and personage was acquired from TISCO .A small Kindergarten was started by ‘The Roadys’ in the parsonage to look after the education of the little children of the American families. Sir Jehangir Ghandy, Resident Director of TISCO requested ‘The Roadys’ to add one or two classes every year for the children of TISCO officials.The year 2004 is a milestone in the history of Church School as it celebrates fifty Golden Years of service to the steel City of Jamshedpur in the field of education.
Church School Beldih was established in the year 1954. As a Christian
school; it has for its inspiration and guidance, the life and teachings
of Jesus Christ.
The main aim of this educational institution is to prepare citizens
for others-the motto being “Duty first , self last ”, to impart to
students the knowledge to transform India into a socially just society.
A feeling of concern must be inculcated in the young hearts since
concern is the principal inspiring factor which helps in creating a
society that sustains the weak, the underprivileged, the marginalized
and the voiceless.
With this aim in mind, the Beldih Baptist Church was established by
missionaries in the year 1923 and managed thereafter by the executive
committee of the church.
Commencing with a small strength of fourteen students, under Principal
Rev . Romanzelo (1954-1957), the school went on to capacity of 65 in the
year 1960 under Rev. Moss. With Mrs. A. Thomas (1960-1970) at the helm
of the school, the strength rose to 500 students. Mrs. Shanti John
steered the institution (1970-1974) on the path of progress and handed
over the reins to Mrs. V. David , under whose able guidance the school
grew to its present prestigious position. I.C.S.E. affiliation was
obtained in the year 1986 and in the year1989 the first I.C.S.E batch
passed out with cent percent results.
The I.S.C affiliation came in 1993, the first batch of which too
passed with flying colors. After serving the school for twenty five long
years with dedication and zeal, Mrs. V. David stepped down and Mr.Flavin
Topno became the Principal. Dr. R. K. Behra succeeded Mr. Topno. Mrs.
Geeta. Paul, the present principal is enthusiastically tackling the
challenge of taking the school to even further heights for her the sky
is the limit.
The school building was expanded with the office building being
constructed in the year 1978-79. Presently, the school boasts of
facilities like a well –endowed library, laboratories, computer, etc.
The advancement of the school also led to numerous academic achievements
.The students cleared the IIT and AIIMS.