Status Open Classes 1 Std to 12 Std Medium of language Tamil language | Principal Mr Balan Average class size 50 | |
School type Private Higher Secondary School Religious affiliation(s) Seventh-day Adventist Church School board Matriculation/State Board Motto 'Physical Mental Spiritual' | ||
ED Thomas Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur is a higher secondary school run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church near Thanjavur in the Tamil Nadu State of India.It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.
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Location
ED Thomas Memorial Higher Secondary School is situated about 12 km from Thanjavur on 52 acres of land blessed with scenic and natural beauty.The pleasant climate and peaceful surroundings create an atmosphere for learning.
Facilities
There are physics, chemistry and biology laboratories. The school has a volleyball court.
Curriculum
The schools curriculum consists primarily of the standard courses taught at college preparatory schools across the world. All students are required to take classes in the core areas of English, Basic Sciences, Mathematics, a Foreign Language, and Social Sciences.
Spiritual aspects
All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.
Athletics
The Academy offers the following sports: