Holy Cross School (Salem, India)
| Holy Cross Mat. Hr. Sec. School Holy Cross School | |
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 HolyCross Matriculation Higher Secondary School "Ad Augusta Per Angusta" Success Through HardWork | |
| Address | |
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14, Kamarajar Nagar Colony Udayapatti Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, 600 014 | |
| Coordinates | 11°39′49″N 78°12′12″E / 11.663718°N 78.203259°ECoordinates: 11°39′49″N 78°12′12″E / 11.663718°N 78.203259°E |
| Information | |
| School type | Private, Catholic Boys School |
| Established | 1963 |
| Area trustee | Brothers of Holy Cross |
| Administrator | Bro. James C.S.C |
| Principal | Bro. Gnanasekaren,C.S.C |
| Vice principal | Bro. David Claver Kerketta C.S.C and Mr. Edward Joseph |
| Faculty | 290 (2014 status) |
| Years offered | 51 years |
| Gender | Boys only |
| Age range | 4-17 years |
| Number of students | Around 4300 (2014 status) |
| Average class size | 50 |
| Classes offered | L.K.G - 12th |
| Medium of language | English |
| Language |
English Tamil Hindi French |
| Hours in school day | 8 |
| Houses |
St.Andre [ Blue ] Fr. Moreau [Red] St. Joseph [Green ] Fr. Dujarie [Yellow ] |
| Colour(s) | White and Light Gray |
| Song | "Let's Loudly Sing..." |
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton |
| Affiliations | Tamil Nadu State Board |
| Website |
www.salemholycross.org www.holycrossinternational.org |
Holy Cross School (Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School) is a primary, secondary and higher secondary Catholic school founded in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1963. It is a boys' school, and also runs a hostel.
Clubs
The school has many Clubs.Computer Club, English Literary Association, History and Geography Club, Economic Club, Junior Jaycee, Nature Club, Maths Club, Science Club, Interact Club, Philately Club, Health Club, Quiz Club that provides facilities for students to develop their skills in activities other than academic. Every student is expected to become member of at least two clubs.
Co-Curricular Activities
a) N.C.C Through N.C.C ( Army and Air Wing) the school imparts basic discipline and instills in the young minds patriotic feelings. It offers opportunity for a Career in the Army and Air Force.
b) JRC. Junior Red Cross, gives training in First Aid, Clean Environment etc..
c) N.S.S N.S.S tries to make the students aware of the dignity of labour and give enough opportunity to its member to move with the public. The members are encouraged to believe in the concept "Not me but you"
d) Green Movement. Promotes environment friendly activities
f) Red Ribbon Club Makes awareness on AIDS