Bishop Crowther Seminary

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Bishop Crowther Seminary
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MottoRise and Shine
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Denomination Anglican
OpenedSeptember 21, 1979
Founder Diocese on the Niger
StatusOpen
PrincipalVen. Nnamdi Emendu, PhD
GenderBoys
CampusSuburban
Song Hymns Ancient and Modern 271
AthleticsMain sports: Cricket, soccer, track and field, basketball, volleyball
Website www.bishopcrowtherseminaryawka.com

Bishop Crowther Seminary (BCS), established as Bishop Crowther Junior Seminary in 1979 by the Diocese on the Niger, is a private Anglican boys' boarding school located along Works Road, Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria. [1]

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History

The school opened on September 21, 1979 with 64 pupils under the guidance of Rev. Dr. J.P.C Okeke. It was renamed Bishop Crowther Seminary in 1996 and has since served both primary and secondary school students. [1] [2]

Academic curriculum

Bishop Crowther Seminary offers an educational curriculum of international standard.

Junior Secondary School

Subjects taught at the junior secondary level include English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Igbo Language, Social Studies, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Basic Technology, Cultural and Creative Arts, French, Computer Studies, Christian Religious Knowledge, Civic Education, Physical and Health Education and Moral Instruction.

Senior Secondary School

At the senior secondary level, subjects taught include English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Igbo Language, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Government, Christian and Religious Studies, Geography, Fine Arts, History, Moral Instruction, Data Processing, Animal Husbandry, Photography, Building Technology, Painting and Decoration.

Admission

Candidates seeking admission to the seminary are required to go through a set of examinations and interviews. The Council for Seminaries and Convents in the Southeastern States of Nigeria organizes the first examination. Each successful candidate will undergo additional interviews conducted by the Deans of Examination and the Quality Control Unit. Applicants for higher classes apply in writing to the proprietor (The diocesan) after attaining the basic requirement of at least 60% average from their previous school.

House system

students engaging in sporting activities at the school field Bishop Crowther Seminary.jpg
students engaging in sporting activities at the school field

Bishop Crowther Seminary is organized into a house system for sporting and extracurricular activities. Each student is assigned to one of 11 houses, each having its own patrons.

Current houses include:

Official nameInformal namePatron(s)
Emendu HousePurple HouseVen. Dr. Nnamdi Emendu
Kamto Obi HouseLemon HouseVen. Dr. Kamto Obi
Joel Akunazobi HousePink HouseVen. Joel Akunazobi
Chinedu Onyenekwe HouseYellow HouseProf. Chinedu Onyenekwe
Prince Oduche HouseSky Blue HouseSir Prince Oduche
Etiaba HouseBlue HouseBar. Echezona Etiaba
Uche Okeke HouseOrange HouseBar. Uche Okeke
Arinze Nnabugwu HouseRed HouseMr. Arinze Nnabugwu
Chidi Enukora HouseWhite HouseRev. A.S.P. Chidi Enukora
Echendu HouseGreen HouseArch. Benjamin Echendu
Basil Orji HouseCream HouseRev. Canon and Mrs Basil Orji

List of BCS Principals

Notable past students

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