Convent of Jesus and Mary, Delhi

The Convent of Jesus and Mary Delhi, India, or CJM, is a girls government school in Delhi, India. Established in 1919, it is one of a network of Convents of Jesus and Mary in India and the UK.

For other CJM schools, see Convent of Jesus and Mary.

Convent of Jesus and Mary is a government school
Address
Near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

New Delhi

110001

India
Information
MottoTo Serve With Love
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Founded1919 (1919)
FounderReligious of Jesus and Mary
StatusActive
PrincipalSr.Gracy Paul
Websitehttp://www.cjmdelhi.com

History

The school was founded in 1919 by the order of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, a Roman Catholic congregation, in Lyon, France, in October, 1818, by Claudine Thévenet (Mary of St. Ignatius). It moved to its current building behind the Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1926.

It has 2,000 students and is the alma mater of several eminent women in or from India. Situated near the Gol Dak Khana (Round Post Office), its grounds border the St. Columba's School (for boys). As a result, these are considered "sister and brother schools" and many students have siblings in the other school. Saint Claudine Thevenet was the foundress. The school celebrates her feast day on 3 February. Blessed Dina Bélanger started the congregation.

Annual events such as Prize day, Kaleidoscope, sports day etc. are sponsored by the OSA [the Old Students Association]. There are quiz competitions and magic shows. Festivals like Independence Day and Diwali are celebrated.

Each grade is annually taken on trips, from hill stations to various places of heritage, all school outings are educational and well organized. Foreign trips in collaboration with Edterra are also organized for senior grades .

The school's motto is Semper Jesu et Maria Laudentur, which is Latin for "Praised be forever Jesus and Mary".

In India it is categorized as a minority school and starts from nursery going up to class 12. It offers Arts, Commerce and Science as streams after class 10.

CJM is known for its discipline.

Notable alumni

House system

CJM follows a house system in which students are divided into four groups or houses.

  • Encounter (red)
  • Endeavor (blue)
  • Endurance (green)
  • Enterprise (yellow)

See also

References

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