Fort Convent School, Mumbai
Fort Convent School/Convent School was founded in 1855 by the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Fort, Mumbai, India.
| Jesus and Mary Fort Convent School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
15 Nathlal Parekh Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001 | |
| Coordinates | 18.932840°N 72.835750°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Convent School |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Founder | St. Claudine Thevenet, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Mumbai, CJM |
| School district | Mumbai |
| Principal | Sr. Arina Gonsalves |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Houses | St. George (Red), St. Andrew (Blue), St. Patrick (Green), St. David (Yellow) |
| Athletics | Athletic events (track and field). Dance, theatre, recitation, oratory and leadership |
| Athletics conference | Students Assemble |
| Sports | Cricket, football, hockey, swimming, basketball, tennis, table tennis, volleyball |
| Nickname | CJM... FCS, Fort Convent School |
| Affiliation | SSC |
| Alumni | |
| Website | http://fortconvent.org |
The school is open to all castes and creeds. Besides academics, the school conducts co-curricular activities such as public speaking/recitation/debates and enrichment camps. Interact of Rotary International exposes students to social services. The school celebrates significant days and festivals.
Fort Convent is a contributory school for Bombay Teacher's Training College. The college maintains linkages with schools in Mumbai, where Practice Teaching is conducted.
The Sisters participate in the pastoral activities of the Parish.
Notable alumni
- Sana Saeed, actress and model
- Juhi Chawla, actress and Femina India Miss Universe 1984
- Lymaraina D'Souza, model and Femina India Miss Universe 1998
- Kitu Gidwani, designer, model, actress
- Priyadarshini Raje Scindia Verve's "Best dressed - 2008"; 2012 Femina:"India's 50 Most Beautiful Woman"
- Barkha Singh, actress and model
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See also
- List of schools in Mumbai
- List of the oldest schools in the world
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