Fort Convent School, Mumbai

Jesus and Mary Fort Convent School
Location
15 Nathlal Parekh Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001
India
Coordinates 18°55′58″N 72°50′09″E / 18.932840°N 72.835750°E / 18.932840; 72.835750Coordinates: 18°55′58″N 72°50′09″E / 18.932840°N 72.835750°E / 18.932840; 72.835750
Information
Type Convent School
Founded 1855 (1855)
Founder St. Claudine Thevenet, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Mumbai, CJM
School district Mumbai
Principal Sr. Arina Gonsalves
Grades K-12
Houses St. George (Red), St. Andrew (Blue), St. Patrick (Green), St. David (Yellow)
Athletics Athletic events (track and field). Dance, theatre, recitation, oratory and leadership
Athletics conference Students Assemble
Sports Cricket, football, hockey, swimming, basketball, tennis, table tennis, volleyball
Nickname CJM... FCS, Fort Convent School
Affiliation SSC
Alumni
Website http://fortconvent.com

Fort Convent School was founded in 1855 by the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Fort, Mumbai, India.

The school is open to all castes and creeds. Besides academics, the school conducts co-curricular activities such as public speaking/recitation/debates and enrichment camps. Interact of Rotary International exposes students to social services. The school celebrates significant days and festivals.

Fort Convent is a contributory school for Bombay Teacher's Training College. The college maintains linkages with schools in Mumbai, where Practice Teaching is conducted.

The Sisters participate in the pastoral activities of the Parish.

Notable alumni

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