Bishop Crowther Seminary
| Bishop Crowther Seminary | |
|---|---|
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Rise and Shine | |
| Address | |
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Works Road Amikwo, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria | |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Opened | September 21, 1979 |
| Founder | Diocese on the Niger |
| Status | Open |
| Principal | Rev. Canon Nnamdi Emendu |
| Gender | Boys |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Song | Hymns Ancient and Modern 271 |
| Athletics | Main sports: Cricket, soccer, track and field, basketball, volleyball |
| Website |
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Bishop Crowther Seminary (BCS), established as Bishop Crowther Junior Seminary in 1979 by the Diocese on the Niger, is a private Anglican boys' boarding school located along Works Road, Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria.[1]
History
The school opened on September 21, 1979 with 64 pupils under the guidance of Rev. Dr. J.P.C Okeke. It was renamed Bishop Crowther Seminary in 1996 and has since served both primary and secondary school students.[1]
Anglican Bishop of Awka, Rt. Rev. Alex Ibezim, visited the school in May 2016 and described it as the "best secondary institution in Anambra State".[2]
Academic Curriculum
Bishop Crowther Seminary offers an educational curriculum of international standard.
Junior Secondary School
Subjects taught at the junior secondary level include English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Igbo Language, Social Studies, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Basic Technology, Cultural and Creative Arts, French, Computer Studies, Christian Religious Knowledge, Civic Education, Physical and Health Education and Moral Instruction.
Senior Secondary School
At the senior secondary level, subjects taught include English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Igbo Language, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Government, Christian and Religious Studies, Geography, Fine Arts, History, Moral Instruction, Data Processing, Animal Husbandry, Photography, Building Technology, Painting and Decoration.
Admission
Candidates seeking admission to the seminary are required to go through a set of examinations and interviews. The Council for Seminaries and Convents in the Southeastern States of Nigeria organizes the first examination. Each successful candidate will undergo additional interviews conducted by the Deans of Examination and the Quality Control Unit. Applicants for higher classes apply in writing to the proprietor (The diocesan) after attaining the basic requirement of at least 60% average from their previous school.
House system
Bishop Crowther Seminary is organized into a house system for sporting and extracurricular activities. Each student is assigned to one of 11 houses, each having its own patrons.
Current houses include:
| Official name | Informal name | Patron(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Emendu House | Purple House | Rev. Canon Nnamdi Emendu |
| Kamto Obi House | Lemon House | Rev. Canon Dr. Kamto Obi |
| Joel Akunazobi House | Pink House | Ven. Joel Akunazobi |
| Chinedu Onyenekwe House | Yellow House | Prof. Chinedu Onyenekwe |
| Prince Oduche House | Sky Blue House | Sir Prince Oduche |
| Etiaba House | Blue House | Bar. Echezona Etiaba |
| Uche Okeke House | Orange House | Bar. Uche Okeke |
| Arinze Nnabugwu House | Red House | Mr. Arinze Nnabugwu |
| Chidi Enukora House | White House | Rev. A.S.P. Chidi Enukora |
| Echendu House | Green House | Arch. Benjamin Echendu |
| Basil Orji House | Cream House | Rev. Canon and Mrs Basil Orji |
List of BCS Principals
- Rev. Dr. J.P.C Okeke
- Rev. M.S.C Anikwenwa OFR
- Rev. Canon Nnamdi B. Emendu
Notable past students
- Echezonachukwu Nduka – poet, short story writer and musicologist