E D Thomas Memorial Higher Secondary School

ED Thomas Higher Secondary School
Address
Kudikadu
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 613502
Information
School type Private Higher Secondary School
Motto 'Physical Mental Spiritual'
Religious affiliation(s) Seventh-day Adventist Church
Status Open
School board Matriculation/State Board
Principal Mr Balan
Classes 1 Std to 12 Std
Average class size 50
Medium of language English, Tamil
Nickname Kudix
Website

ED Thomas Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur is a higher secondary school run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church near Thanjavur in the Tamil Nadu State of India.It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1][2][3][4]

Location

ED Thomas Memorial Higher Secondary School is situated about 12 km from Thanjavur on 52 acres of land blessed with scenic and natural beauty.The pleasant climate and peaceful surroundings create an atmosphere for learning.

Facilities

There are physics, chemistry and biology laboratories. The school has a volleyball court.

Curriculum

The schools curriculum consists primarily of the standard courses taught at college preparatory schools across the world. All students are required to take classes in the core areas of English, Basic Sciences, Mathematics, a Foreign Language, and Social Sciences.

Spiritual aspects

All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.

Athletics

The Academy offers the following sports:

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  2. ↑ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
  3. ↑ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  4. ↑ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.

External links

Coordinates: 10°46′26″N 79°14′26″E / 10.773881°N 79.240521°E / 10.773881; 79.240521

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