St. Antony's Higher Secondary School (Thanjavur)
St. Antony's Higher Secondary School[1] is an educational institution providing scholastic education for boys. It is currently under the administration of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Thanjavur.[2] It has a high school and a higher secondary school. English and Tamil are the medium of instruction. The headmaster of this school is appointed by the Diocese of Thanjavur.[2] The current headmaster of this school is Fr. J. Antonysamy.[3]
| St. Antony's Higher Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Pookara Street, Mary's Corner , , 613001 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private/Government Aided |
| Founded | 1885 |
| School board | Higher Secondary School |
| Headmaster | Fr. T. Xavier Raj |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Classes | 6th - 12th |
| Language | Tamil, English |
| Campus | Urban |
| Campus size | Min 4000 students every year |
| Website | stantonyshsstnj |
Campus infrastructure
It is located in Mary's Corner, behind the Sacred Heart Girl's Higher Secondary School. The campus houses six buildings: Britto Building, Don Bosco Hall, Main Building, Office, Anbu Illam and Old Hostel Building. It has a big football ground, two basketball courts, a volleyball court and a Kho-kho Ground. The campus has been operating its own eco-friendly Gobar gas plant ever since its inception. The campus also includes the St. Antony's Church and burial ground. The Annai Auditorium was constructed during 1995–96.
A former headmaster, Rev. Father S. Teresnathan Amalanather, later became the Bishop of Tuticorin.[4]
References
- "StAntony's Higher Secondary School Thanjavur News | Latest News on StAntony's Higher Secondary School Thanjavur - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- http://www.tanjorediocese.org Diocese of Thanjavur
- http://www.tanjorediocese.org/address.html. Rev.Fr. P.Anthony@Alphonse
- http://tuticorindiocese.org/formerprelates.htm Bishop Amalnather