St. Thomas' Church School, Howrah | |
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3, Church Road Howrah , West Bengal India | |
Coordinates | 22°35′03″N88°20′06″E / 22.5841353°N 88.3349548°E |
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Motto | We Press towards the mark |
Religious affiliation(s) | Diocese of Calcutta |
Established | 1860 |
Founder | Rev. Dr. William Spencer |
Principal | Philip Christopher Daniels |
Classes offered | Lower Nursery to Class XII |
Language | English |
Hours in school day | 5 and a half hours |
Houses | Leason(Red), Spencer(Blue), Read(Green), Higgs(Gold) |
Song | With Ganges Gently Flowing |
Athletics | Soccer, Cricket, Basketball and Annual Athletics Meet, including events such as March-past, races & long jump among others |
Communities served | Nature Club, Debate Club, Photography Club & Sports Clubs among others. |
Affiliation | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi |
Website | www |
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