St. John's School, Varanasi
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| Coordinates | 25°17′08″N 82°58′02″E / 25.285604°N 82.9671°E |
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| Type | Private Secondary School |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Varanasi |
| Principal | Fr. Susai Raj |
| Grades | LKG - 12 |
| Campus size | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Website |
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St. John's School is a private school in Varanasi, India affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi. It was established in 1964 and imparts education to over 8,400 students.
Administration
St. John's is administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Varanasi, which is a registered charitable society. The religious congregation of the Queen of the Apostles is actively involved in its administration. The school is under the religious jurisdiction of the Catholic Bishop of Varanasi.
St.John's School has three branches in Varanasi:
- St. John's School, DLW
- St. John's School, Marhauli
- St. John's School, Ledupur
St. John's School, DLW
St. John's School, DLW, Varanasi, one of the best institution in Varanasi was established in 1964 and is administered by the Catholic Diocese of Varanasi, a registered charitable society. It is under the religious jurisdiction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Varanasi. The religious congregation of the Queen of the Apostles and Sisters of Our Lady of Providence of GAP are actively involved in its administration.[1]
The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi with 'No Objection' certificate from U.P. Government. It prepares students for the ICSE(10 years course) and ISC (12 year course). The council's examination curriculum includes, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Environmental Education, History, Civics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy,Computer Studies, Computer Applications, Commercial Applications. Hindi is taught from LKG onwards. English is the medium of instruction, communication and examination in this institution.
In the month of November, the school conducts class wise picnics for the students. It is to promote unity and co-operation among them. It is compulsory for the students to participate. All the class teachers (Male & Female) usually a Father or a Sister accompany the group.
The current principal of the school is Fr. Susai Raj. [2]
House system
There are four houses in School- Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. Each Student, on admission, is placed in one of these houses. Each House is headed by one boy and one girl known as House Captain supported by one boy and one girl vice captains. A member of the staff assisted by several other teachers help the House Master. Points are awarded to student throughout the year for co-curricular activities,games and sports. At the end of the year House gaining the highest number of points is awarded the best House Trophy. Every outstanding student is given a certificate. Blue house has been awarded the best house for maximum number of time.
'Duty first' is the motto of the School.
References
External links
- St. John's School, DLW's website
- St. John's School, Marhauli's website
- St. John's School, Ledhupur's website