St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School

St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School
Address
Punithavathiyar street
Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627002
India
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
Medium of language both english and tamil medium
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

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