Bishop Crowther Seminary

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]

Bishop Crowther Seminary
Address
Works Road

Amikwo, Awka
,
Anambra State

Nigeria
Information
MottoRise and Shine
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationAnglican
OpenedSeptember 21, 1979
FounderDiocese on the Niger
StatusOpen
PrincipalVen. Nnamdi Emendu, PhD
GenderBoys
CampusSuburban
SongHymns Ancient and Modern 271
AthleticsMain sports: Cricket, soccer, track and field, basketball, volleyball
Websitewww.bishopcrowtherseminaryawka.com

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]

Anglican Bishop of Awka, Rt. Rev. Alex Ibezim, visited the school in May 2016 and described it as the "best secondary institution in Anambra State".[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 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 name Informal name Patron(s)
Emendu House Purple House Ven. Dr. Nnamdi Emendu
Kamto Obi House Lemon House Ven. Dr. Kamto Obi
Joel Akunazobi House Pink House Ven. Joel Akunazobi
Chinedu Onyenekwe House Yellow House Prof. Chinedu Onyenekwe
Prince Oduche House Sky Blue House Sir Prince Oduche
Etiaba House Blue House Bar. Echezona Etiaba
Uche Okeke House Orange House Bar. Uche Okeke
Arinze Nnabugwu House Red House Mr. Arinze Nnabugwu
Chidi Enukora House White House Rev. A.S.P. Chidi Enukora
Echendu House Green House Arch. Benjamin Echendu
Basil Orji House Cream House Rev. Canon and Mrs Basil Orji

List of BCS Principals
  • Rev. Dr. J.P.C Okeke
  • Rev. B.O.Nwosu
  • Rev. Canon Nnamdi B. Emendu

Notable past students
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References
  1. Retrieved on July 11, 2016
  2. "Retrieved on July 11, 2016". Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.

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