St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School
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.
| St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Punithavathiyar street Palayamkottai Palayamkottai , , 627002 | |
| Information | |
| 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 |
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
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