Fort Convent School, Mumbai
| Jesus and Mary Fort Convent School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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15 Nathlal Parekh Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001 India | |
| Coordinates | 18°55′58″N 72°50′09″E / 18.932840°N 72.835750°ECoordinates: 18°55′58″N 72°50′09″E / 18.932840°N 72.835750°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Convent School |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Founder | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Mumbai, CJM |
| School district | Mumbai |
| Grades | K-12 |
| 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
- Sana Saeed, actress and model
- Juhi Chawla, actress
- Lymaraina D'Souza, Femina India Miss Universe 1998
- Kitu Gidwani, designer, model, actress
- Dr. Rekha Bhatkhande M.D. GI, Dean, Shushrusha Citizens' Co-operative Hospital, Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Priyadarshini Raje Scindia Verve's "Best dressed - 2008"; 2012 Femina:"India's 50 Most Beautiful Woman"
- Jui Tilwa/Patel PhD, Pharmacology, Sr. Regulatory Officer, NIH, Wash D.C, Past•Pharmacologist/Toxicologist, FDA
- Avan Patel, Asst Manager - the Director's Secretariat at Maersk India. Shipbuilding,
- Arva Patel, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Mumbai Area
- Jennifer Dsouza, Manager - Human Resources, Firestone Diamond, Mumbai
- Sonia Banz, Manager, Human Resources, BNP Paribas Real Estate
- Banker Meera Sanyal - politics
- Priya Ramani - writer, First Cut
- Naseema Kapadia 1980 teaching computer studies, St Joseph's Convent.
- Sonal Bhatnagar, C.A. Advertising
- Indira Sami, the Sami Sisters Musicals, travel
- Dr.Uma Sami, the Sami Sisters Musicals
- Maya Sami, musician, advertising
See also
- List of the oldest schools in the world
- Anglo-Indian Schools (I - L)
- Convent of Jesus and Mary Special School: For Mentally Handicapped
- The Sisters of Jesus and Mary Missions and Schools in various parts of Mumbai since 1850
References
External links
- The Official Website for the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Fort, Mumbai.
- Convent of Jesus and Mary: Fort Convent School Anthem
- Convent of Jesus and Mary Mumbai
- CJM on Goggle MAP
- CJM on Wikimapia
- New Interact Team takes Over and gets going at Fort Convent
- Bombay teacher's Training College Partnership.
- Facebook Convent-of-Jesus-and-Mary
- Juhi Chawla, basilindia’s blog
- Juhi Chawla
- Lymaraina D'Souza, Femina Miss India-Universe 1998.
- Kitu Gidwani Biography
- YouTube CJM 2006 Grounds/Flat trees gone
- Denize Rodricks 'Life Imprisonment' , a film about the unfree lives, torture and fear that many women face in their homes- first aired on 8 October 2005 at 9.00 am on Doordarshan National and at 10.30 pm on Doordarshan News, India.
- Naseema Kapadia B.Com.(Hons.), Teaching Computer Studies since 1980. "Your studies are an important aspect of your life today - do your best for that is important. Remember that learning does not cease as you leave the portals of this school or college later - keep an open mind to learn at every stage as you will meet the challenges in life with confidence."
- Priya Ramani First Cut Publication
- Jui Shah Welcome by Professor Emeritus, Mustafa F. Lokhandwala, Ph.D.
- Women for Good Governance Conference Presentation: Women's Health Topics 2009 : Rekha Bhatkhande
- yatedo alumnae profile listing
- Facebook CJM Fort Convent School pictures
