HOLY CROSS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Foundation, Background and General Description of the school
Holy Cross Convent Senior Secondary School is a Christian, minority school, managed by the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross. Hazaribagh (A registered charitable Society, engaged in various kinds of educational and philanthropic activities throughout India.) Holy Cross congregation was founded in Switzerland in 1856 by Rev. Fr.Theodosius Florentini a great visionary of the time together with Maria Teresa Scherer as the Co-foundress. Drawn from the life and teaching of Christ, with keen awareness of the social conditions of that time. their determined involvement in the cause of alleviating human need and distress, gave birth to the congregation of religious women, who commit themselves to the need of the time. Following the motto of the congregation "The need of the time is the will of God" Sisters are engaged in various activities like education, health care, care of the destitute and orphans and elderly, social work. developmental programs, etc. in every part of our country. This school was founded in February 15 th 2004 . It is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi, up to Senior Secondary Level. The medium of Instruction is English. The School promotes co-education and it admits any child irrespective of caste, creed, social status or ethnic background. School receives no government or private aid and fees realized from students is the only source of revenue. Hence the fees have to be revised from time to time to keep up with rising cost and salaries. The academic session is from 1st April to 31st March.
Aims and Objectives The school aims at developing the students in totality to make him/her a perfect creation of God. Top priority is given to character formation on sound moral principles. Student leaving the school should be characterized by a sense of responsibility, deep faith in God, love and respect for all and country. A strong individual with fully developed mind, heart, body and character. They should be persons of competence, conscience, conviction, compassion and commitment. They should show this by being actively concerned about national development in the true spirit of freedom, equality, justice and peace. They are to be distinguished characters, respectful and noble. +++++++++++ We are happy children, all united in the School We belong to one family Holy Cross is giving us the truth and light and love To each and every child From the North and from the South From the East and West We have gathered all together. Chorus : And we are delighted that we are united Into Holy Cross Convent School Yes we are delighted that we are united In to our Holy Cross Convent School
We will share the goods we have With every one in need As good children do We are grateful that our parents Send us to this School Chorus :And we are delighted that we are united Into Holy Cross Convent School Yes we are delighted that we are united In to our Holy Cross Convent School |
