Rosary High School (Vadodara)
| Rosary High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002 India | |
| Coordinates | 22°19′6.5″N 73°11′1″E / 22.318472°N 73.18361°ECoordinates: 22°19′6.5″N 73°11′1″E / 22.318472°N 73.18361°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Missionary |
| Motto |
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (From darkness to light)) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Status | open |
| School district | Vadodara |
| Principal | Fr. Lucas S.J. |
| Classes | LKG through 12 |
| Medium of language | Gujarati and English |
| Houses | Red, Yellow, Green and Blue |
| Affiliation | Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board |
Rosary High School is a co-educational high school in Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India managed by the Society of Jesus and recognized by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. Though a Catholic institution, it welcomes pupils of all castes and creeds and prepares them for the Secondary School certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate Examinations. It comprises classes from Kindergarten through 10th grade with parallel divisions, having Gujarati and English as the media of instruction. The school also runs Science and Commerce Streams for 11th and 12th grade students. Rosary students are known as Rosarites.
The school prepares its pupils for the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate.
In a 2008 survey by Education World, the school was ranked 19th in the Western region[1] and 61st overall.[2]
Infrastructure
- 2 Computer labs
- Physics lab
- Chemistry lab
- Biology lab
- Library
- Art Room
- A/V Hall
- Auditorium
- Laboratory for Secondary Section
Academics
Terms
The school year is divided into two terms divided by two break groups
- Term 1 - from around June 15 to around December 23 including a Diwali break of about 19–21 days.
- Christmas break - 7- to 10-day break from around December 24 to December 31.
- Term 2 - from the beginning of the calendar year to around April 15 (This is the end of the school year).
- Summer Vacation - 2-month vacation from around April 16 to June 14.
There are two term examinations (in September and January) followed by a final examination in April. The term examinations typically count towards 25% of the net marks and the final examination count towards 50%.
Subjects
A typical set of subjects taught to students is the following:
- English grammar
- English literature
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Sanskrit
- Physical Education
- Science (split into Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the older students)
- Mathematics
- Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics)
- Art (drawing and painting)
- Computer basics
Sports
The school has the following facilities :
- Football ground which is also used to play hockey and cricket.
- Open-air volleyball court
- Open-air basketball court
- The main gathering hall doubles as a skating rink after school hours and is used by local residents
The school hosts a state-level basketball tournament annually.
Events and programs
The school hosts events and programs, along with the following main events :
- Annual Day on which academic achievements are honoured.
- Sports Day on which athletic achievements are honoured.
- Patriotic Day on which students compete in a patriotic song competition.
- Activity Week (week of 15 August)
Alumni
- Dr Vishal Sikka, CEO & MD of Infosys
- Prakash Pantham
References
- ↑ "India's Top Day Schools 2008 - Zonal Rankings" (PDF). Education World. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ↑ "India's top Day Schools 2008 - League tables" (PDF). Education World. Retrieved 18 June 2011.