Believers Church Residential School, Thiruvalla
| Believers Church Residential School | |
|---|---|
| File:BCRS Thiruvalla Logo.png Believers Church Residential School Emblem | |
| Address | |
Thiruvalla - Mallappally Rd , , 689103 | |
| Coordinates | 9°24′45″N 76°34′53″E / 9.41251648°N 76.58128365°ECoordinates: 9°24′45″N 76°34′53″E / 9.41251648°N 76.58128365°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | To be the Light |
| Patron saint(s) | K. P. Yohannan |
| Established | 2002 |
| Administrator | Leny Susan Abraham |
| Principal | Shirley Ann Thomas |
| Grades | Play School to 12 |
| Gender | co-educational |
| Medium of language | English |
| Campus size | 3.45 acres (1.40 ha) |
| Colour(s) | White & Green |
| Song | We build our school on Thee |
| Yearbook | Blaze |
| Affiliation | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Website | www |
Believers Church Residential School (BCRS), was established in 2002 and is the flagship of the Believers Church Education Board, set up by the Believers Church India. Ages range from nursery to class XII level.
The school, BCRS, is a co-educational institution located in Kizhakkan Muthoor, Thiruvalla at a distance of 2 km from the town, and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi. The school is situated in 3.45 acres of property.
As a CBSE school, cell phones are prohibited for the students on the campus, and may only be used by the staff. The rule is strictly enforced, along with the ban on all electronics such as laptops and iPods, with any violation resulting in permanent confiscation of any caught object.
The school provides transportation facility for the students with a fleet of 21 buses and covering 25 km of radius.
The school offers classes from Play School to XII.
Four Streams are available in the XI & XII :-
- Science - Medical
- Science - Non-Medical
- Commerce
- Humanities
Overview[edit]
The school is residential-cum-day school. It houses separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. Outdoor games likes football, basketball, volleyball, throwball and Indoor games like Table Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Caroms and Kabaddi are provided.
The school also has a Swimming Pool, Dance Room And a Music room
Management[edit]
The school is run by the Believers Church Education Board.
Academics[edit]
Students are divided into five:-
- Play Pen
- Pre School
- Primary
- Secondary
- Senior Secondary
Secondary[edit]
Optional subjects like Malayalam, Hindi and French are provided.
Senior Secondary[edit]
Successful students of the secondary school are given admission to the senior secondary which lasts for two years. The following combinations are offered for the senior school.
- Group - I: English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science.
- Group - II: English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics / Computer Science.
- Group - III: English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Informatics Practices (IP) / Mathematics / Psychology
- Group - IV: Humanities
Facilities[edit]
Audio Visual (AV) Room The school has an audio visual room with a collection of audio-video cassettes/CDs to be used as aids.
Auditorium The school has an indoor stadium-cum-auditorium with all modern facilities such as sound-proofing and projector which hosts public events and student performances, activities and workshops. The auditorium accommodates up to 3000 people.
Book/Tailor Shop The students can buy books, school uniforms and school accessory from the store.
Cafeteria The school cafeteria runs on eco-friendly standards. It's a great meeting area for students at their breaks.
Computer Labs The school has two computer labs equipped with the multimedia machines for students from I to XII. Computer Aided Learning (CAL) packages like LearnNext/TeachNext. These are computer based teaching systems which involve capsules on subjects which are displayed on smart boards through networked computers installed in all classrooms.
Laboratory There are laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry. They are equipped with the latest equipments and most modern apparatuses.
Library The school has two libraries - Junior and Senior, according to the age group. The library is well stocked with periodicals, newspapers, books and CD ROMs selected for informative and educational purpose. It has 5 dailies and 25 periodicals.
Medical Clinic Sick students seek assistance in the Clinic. Height, Weight and Eye Tests are done. It facilitates with 2 beds.
Swimming Pool The school has two swimming pools: one a shallow pool for younger children and a deeper pool for primary children.
Principals[edit]
- Mrs. Shanta Mathai (2004-2006)
- Mrs. Elizabeth Mathew (2006-2008)
- Mr. Shajan Mathew (2008-2010)
- Mrs. Shirley Ann Thomas (2010–present)
Affiliation[edit]
The school is affiliated to CBSE with affiliation No. 930508 up to secondary level from 2004 onwards and senior secondary level from 2006 onwards.
Buildings[edit]
The school has four blocks - Play School, Kindergarten, Clock Tower and Administrative.
Awards and Recognition[edit]
The School magazine "Blaze" was awarded the second best school magazine in Kerala in the All Kerala School Magazine competition 2015 conducted by The Confederation of Kerala Sahodaya.[1]
Ranking[edit]
The school is one of the top schools in Kerala as per the ranking by careers360
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Second Best School Magazine in Kerala 2015". bcrschool.org. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ "Top Schools in Kerala 2021". careers360.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ↑ "Most Beautiful Schools in India". The Education Tree. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
External links[edit]
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