St. John's School, Varanasi

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 also houses a church at the edge of the campus.

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. Red house has been awarded the best house for maximum number of time.

'Duty first' is the motto of the School.

exhibition

Every year an exhibition or annual function is held. students from every section participate for respective subjects which include : HINDI , ENGLISH, MATHS , PHYSICS , CHEMISTRY etc. the latest exhibition is planned for 5th to 6th December 2016

Facilities

st. johns school dlw , Varanasi has hi-tech modern facilities for an interactive way of learning - each section of a class is equipped with latest smart board facilities which promote an interactive way of learning

References

1. ↑ http://www.st-johns-dlw.com/about.htm
2. ↑ http://www.st-johns-dlw.com/pm.htm

External links

• St. John's School, DLW's website
• St. John's School, Marhauli's website
• St. John's School, Ledhupur's website