Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College (Bengali: সফিউদ্দিন সরকার একাডেমি এন্ড কলেজ), also known as SSAC, is a renowned educational institution with two shifts, is located at Tongi, Gazipur Sadar Upazila, Gazipur District, Bangladesh. The schools under the institution offer five years primary education, five years high school education and two years education for tertiary level. The language of instruction is Bengali. In 2016, about 8,000 students are enrolled.[2] There are about 170 teaching staffs including Assistant Professors to Junior Teachers.[1]
| Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College সফিউদ্দিন সরকার একাডেমি এন্ড কলেজ | |
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 Monogram of Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College | |
| Address | |
College Gate, Tongi, Gazipur 1711 Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 23.9097°N 90.3965°E |
| Information | |
| Other name | SSAC |
| Former name | Tongi Pauro Kindergarten |
| Type | |
| Motto | Bengali: সুপ্ত মেধার সুষ্ঠু বিকাশ (Proper development of latent talent) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Founder | Hasan Uddin Sarker |
| School board | Dhaka Education Board |
| Principal | MD Moniruzzaman (2018 - present)[1] |
| Assistant Headmaster(s) |
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| Staff | 207 |
| Faculty | n/a |
| Teaching staff | 170 |
| Grades | 1 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 10,000 |
| Language | Bangla |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | White, navy blue and golden yellow epaulette for school section, Day Shift
White, black and green epaulette for college section, day shift White and green for school & college section, morning shift |
| Demonym | SSACians |
| Website | ssaac |
History
The school, founded by former Member of Parliament Hasan Uddin Sarkar, began as "Tongi Pauro Kindergarten" in 1978. In 1984 it was accredited by the Dhaka Education Board as a secondary school serving students through class 10. The first batch of students from the school sat their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations in 1986. In 1994, the school opened a college section.
Campus
SSAC is located on the west side of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway, in Tongi, Gazipur Sadar Upazila, Gazipur District.[2]
Curriculum
The national curriculum provided by NCTB is followed for all the existing classes and exams under the Dhaka Education Board. Bangla and English are compulsory for all the faculties. This curriculum includes lower secondary, secondary and higher secondary school academic subjects. Following the government rules, ICT education has been obligatory for the students of secondary and higher secondary classes. They can choose one of the three major groups: Arts/Humanities, Business Studies, and Science.
Awards and recognition
It has already been a tradition that every year SSAC secures the topmost positions in Primary Education Certificate (PEC) Exam, Junior School Certificate (JSC) Exam and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam since last 10 years in Gazipur District. It was also recognised as one of the top 10 educational institutions under Dhaka Education Board in 2005–2006, 2006–2007 academic year. In 2011, SSAC was ranked 20th in performance among schools under Dhaka Education Board.[3]
Photography Club of SSAC
Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College has a Photography Club named Safiuddin Sarker Academy Photography Club - SSAPC. They started their journey on 14 July 2017 for the purpose of capturing memorable events of Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Tongi, Gazipur District. They want to represent their school & college around the country.
Information Technology Club of SSAC
Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College has a IT Club named Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College Information Technology Club - SSACITC
Principals of SSAC
Md Hafiz Uddin Talukder (1978-2015)
Hafiz Uddin Talukder Sir is the first Principal of Safiuddin Sarkar Academy & College. His contribution to the Safiuddin Sarkar Academy &College family is unimaginable. Safiuddin Sarkar Academy and College from “Tongi Pauro Kindergarten” came and held his hand. He played a role in starting the college branch of Safiuddin Academy. The name of Safiuddin Sarkar Academy & College as one of the best institutions of Dhaka Board and Bangladesh came from his hands.
Md Shahidul Islam (2015)
Md Shahidul Islam.
Md Zafar Iqbal (2016-17)
Md Zafar Iqbal.
Md Moniruzzaman (2017-Present)
Md. Moniruzzaman Sir is the 4th Principal of Safiuddin Sarkar Academy & College. He joined as Acting Principal in 2017 and successfully appointed as principal of Safiuddin Sarkar Academy & College the same year and he is successfully serving as Principal till now. It is through his hands that the quality of education of Safiuddin Sarkar Academy and College has been improved and modernized. It was under his leadership that Safiuddin Sarkar Academy and College building expansion along with new Shahid Ahsan Ullah Master ICT building and 10th floor building was completed. Along with academics, he also gives importance to co-curricular activities and clubs like photography club, debate club, interact club, information technology club, art & crafts club etc.
Gallery
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College infornt
'Safiuddin Sarker Academy and Colleges shohid miner'
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College Assembly Girl section
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College Assembly boy section
Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College
References
- "Academics". Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014.
- "SSAC". Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014.
- "Rajuk school tops Dhaka board". bdnews24.com. 28 December 2011.