Holy Cross School (Salem, India)

Holy Cross Mat. Hr. Sec. School Holy Cross School
HolyCross Matriculation Higher Secondary School HolyCross Matriculation Higher Secondary School "Ad Augusta Per Angusta" Success Through HardWork
Address
14, Kamarajar Nagar Colony Udayapatti Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, 600 014
Coordinates
Information
School type	Private, Catholic Boys School
Established	1963
Area trustee	Brothers of Holy Cross
Administrator	Bro. James C.S.C
Principal	Bro. Gnanasekaren,C.S.C
Faculty	290 (2014 status)
Years offered	51 years
Gender	Boys only
Age range	4-17 years
Number of students	Around 4300 (2014 status)
Average class size	50
Classes offered	L.K.G - 12th
Medium of language	English
Language	English Tamil Hindi French
Hours in school day	8
Houses	St.Andre [ Blue ] Fr. Moreau [Red] St. Joseph [Green ] Fr. Dujarie [Yellow ]
Colour(s)	White and Light Gray
Song	"Let's Loudly Sing..."
Sports	Basketball, Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton
Affiliations	Tamil Nadu State Board
Website	www.salemholycross.org www.holycrossinternational.org

Holy Cross School (Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School) is a primary, secondary and higher secondary Catholic school founded in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1963. It is a boys' school, and also runs a hostel.

Clubs

The school has many Clubs.Computer Club, English Literary Association, History and Geography Club, Economic Club, Junior Jaycee, Nature Club, Maths Club, Science Club, Interact Club, Philately Club, Health Club, Quiz Club that provides facilities for students to develop their skills in activities other than academic. Every student is expected to become member of at least two clubs.

Co-Curricular Activities

a) N.C.C Through N.C.C ( Army and Air Wing) the school imparts basic discipline and instills in the young minds patriotic feelings. It offers opportunity for a Career in the Army and Air Force.

b) JRC. Junior Red Cross, gives training in First Aid, Clean Environment etc..

c) N.S.S N.S.S tries to make the students aware of the dignity of labour and give enough opportunity to its member to move with the public. The members are encouraged to believe in the concept "Not me but you"

d) Green Movement. Promotes environment friendly activities

f) Red Ribbon Club Makes awareness on AIDS

Link

• Official Web Site of Holy Cross MHSS