The Holy Cross High School is a co-educational Christian Catholic minority institution imparting education for the all round development of boys and girls irrespective of their community, religion, caste, creed or colour in order that the values of human dignity and equality are enshrined in the heart of the children, so that they may grow up to be true citizens and help to build a modern democratic society.
"SOPHIA EST DIVINE" which means 'Wisdom is divine' is the motto of Holy Cross. The School wishes to bring out the best in the child by believing in its specialness and enbracing God in its true spirit.
HOLY CROSS Co-Ed High School International (SEMI MILITARY SCHOOL) is the brain child of the Regd. Holy Cross Trust's brain trust headed by the academic acme and English Grammarian James Thomas Peechaatt - whose 'Essential English Grammar & Composition, published by 'Holy Faith International' has replaced the time-worn 'Wren & Martin. Mr. Peechaatt's masterpiece has earned the eulogies from the intellectual intelligentsia from India and European Countries. Some of those who acclaimed and acknowledged Peechaat's literary task include Mr. Tony Blair; the British Prime Minister, Mr. Bill Clinton; the Former American President, His Holiness Pope John Paul II - Vatican, Italy, Former Mumbai University Vice Chancellor Dr. (Mrs.) Snehalata S. Deshmukh, Mr. Dilip Padgaonkar, 'The Times of India' Executive Editor, apart from accolades from Principals of the most reputed Schools, Colleges and universities in India and abroad.
Mr. Peechaatt who himself studied in a very reputed residential school 'DON BOSCO' - Bandel Church, Hoogly - Calcutta has rendered 32 years service as the Principal of Holy Cross High School & Junior College and still shoulders the responsibility as the Principal of Holy Cross High School. He has also been awarded 'The Mira-Bhayandar Bhushan 2002' and 'Shikha Gaurav 2003'.
The literary career and achievements of Mr. Peechaatt have been highlighted in leading news papers like, The Times of India, Bombay Times, Maharashtra Times, Kala Kaumudi, Free Press Journal, Gujarat Samachar etc.
The vision, sagacity, acumin and alacrity can allure and appease even the arrant and apathetic children ardent so that propensity to become prodigies develop, nurture and flourish.
DISCIPLINE AND TRAINING FOR DEMOCRACY
Discipline is a vital factor in a school and also in every walk of life. This is sought to be inculcated by teaching and through example. The institution trains the children in maintaining discipline and thereby helps them to be well-behaved, within and without the school premises and be law-abiding members of the community. It is the desire of this institution to inculcate in the students the traits of effective leadership and also train them to respect the feelings and opinions of others and live in harmony.
R. N. R Park, Bhayandar (E), Mumbai. India, Asia
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