Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School
| Motto | Virtue and Labour |
|---|---|
| Type | Private,female |
| Established | 1924 |
| Founder | Nano Nagle |
| Affiliation | CBSE |
| Principal | Sr. Regi Joseph |
| Students | 3000+ |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Nickname | PCSers |
| Website | http://www.pcsdelhi.in/ |
Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School is an ISO-certified school in Delhi, which is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. It is known for its Environmental Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
History
The Presentation Congregation was founded by Nano Nagle in Ireland in 1775. The pioneering efforts of this charismatic lady providing quality education, became a world phenomenon through the dedicated lives of the Presentation Sisters. After 238 years, the power of one, an individual, has stood up for her missionary movement of 'Holding the flame against the wind' and continues to grow in vision and action.
The school in Delhi-6 was started in 1924 by Fr. Luke O.F.M. Cap. with just 13 students in a tent, under the Diocese of Shimla-Chandigarh. On 8 December 1939 Bishop Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap. invited the Presentation Sisters from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to take over the Management of the school. The first three pioneer sisters who came to Delhi were Sr. Gabriel, Sr. Augustine and Sr. Michael. The school was co-ed and followed Cambridge syllabus and catered to children of the British garrison and railway employees. It opted for ISCE in 1963 till 1976 and later was affiliated to CBSE. Another school by the name of St. Francis Xavier's was introduced in 1950 to cater to Hindi speaking children. On 1 April 1987, there was an amalgamation of St. Francis Xavier's School and St. Theresa School under the banner of PRESENTATION CONVENT SR. SEC. SCHOOL, affiliated to CBSE.
It was one of the first schools to venture out for Open Learning System by getting it accredited to National Open School. This was done with a vision to provide education to school dropouts, disadvantaged and underprivileged students.
The school lies nestled amid dome shaped buildings in the walled city of Delhi. From a humble beginning in a tent, it has grown and expanded to the present campus with strength of about 2700 students. Nano, popularly known as the 'Lady of the Lantern' warmed the world of her time. She dared to dream to empower each girl to become a courageous, joyful and enlightened person. The Presentation Sisters live her dream to keep the lantern shining.
Motto
The motto of the school is "Virtue and Labour".
Activities
- ECO Club
- Y.C.S.
- Leadership Training For Service
- Martial Arts
- Sports
- Yoga
- Dance
- Music
- Outreach Programme
- Art Club