St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School
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St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School | |
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Punithavathiyar street Palayamkottai Palayamkottai , , 627002 | |
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School type | aided |
Motto | Virtue is our strongest shield |
Patron saint(s) | St.Ignatius |
Established | 1921 |
Head of school | Sister |
Gender | female |
Number of students | nearly 4000 |
Classes | 6th to 12th |
Education system | samacheer kalvi |
Language | English, Tamil, Hindi, French (for 11th and 12th) |
Hours in school day | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
Colour(s) | green and white |
Slogan | Virtue is our strongest shield |
Song | Virtue is our strongest shield |
Nickname | Convent |
Affiliation | Tamil Nadu State Board |
St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School is a school for girls in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.[1][2][3][4] The school is run by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is popularly known for its discipline and good education.
History
Before the independence of India, there was a need for a girls' school in Tirunelveli. To meet this need, St. Ignatius' was founded in 1921 by a Belgian sister called Mother Marie Louise de Meester. Initially, when the school was started there were only three students, but has grown to nearly 4000 students.
Motto
The motto of the school is Virtue is our strongest shield.
References
- ^ Madras (India : State) (1964). Fort Saint George Gazette. p. 80. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ The Catholic Directory of India. C.B.C.I. Centre. 1972. p. 298. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Mohan, S. (2018). Roots and Wings: Inspiring Stories of Indian Women in Engineering. Notion Press. p. 211. ISBN 978-1-64429-133-7. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Journal of Indian Education. National Council of Educational Research and Training. 1978. p. 85. ISSN 0377-0435. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
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