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. 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 8000 students.
Motto[]
The motto of the school is Virtue is our strongest shield.
References[]
Categories:
- Catholic secondary schools in India
- Christian schools in Tamil Nadu
- Girls' schools in Tamil Nadu
- High schools and secondary schools in Tamil Nadu
- Education in Tirunelveli district
- Tamil Nadu school stubs