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	Presentation Convent is one of the only premier [[all-girls]] institutions in Kashmir (the other being [[Mallinson Girls School]]).		Presentation Convent is one of the only premier [[all-girls]] institutions in Kashmir (the other being [[Mallinson Girls School]]).

	The school was started to educate the Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir, but grew to educate the local elite population as well as children of [[British people\|British]] [[bureaucrats]] settled in the valley.		The school was started to educate the Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir, but grew to educate the local elite population as well as children of [[British people\|British]] [[bureaucrats]] settled in the valley of Jammu Kashmir.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	'''Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School''' is a [[selective school\|selective]] [[K-12]] [[independent school\|independent]] [[day school]] for girls in [[Rajbagh]], on the banks of [[Jhelum River]], [[Srinagar]]. It was started in 1936 and run by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as [[Presentation Sisters]]. It was started to educate [[Dr. Karan Singh]], then [[Crown Prince]] of the [[Princely State]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Presentation Convent is one of the most prestigious institutions in the state owing to its rich history and notable alumni. It was started in 1936 by Mother Peter Conway, Mother Sacred Heart, Mother Annunciata, and Mother Xavier. The nuns travelled to Srinagar from [[Rawalpindi]] upon the request of the [[Maharaja Hari Singh]].<ref name="About us"/>		'''Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School''' is a [[selective school\|selective]] [[K-12]] [[independent school\|independent]] [[day school]] for girls in [[Rajbagh]], on the banks of [[Jhelum River]], [[Srinagar]]. It was started in 1936 and run by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as [[Presentation Sisters]]. It was started to educate [[Dr. Karan Singh]], then [[Crown Prince]] of the [[Princely State]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Presentation Convent is one of the most prestigious institutions in the state owing to its rich history and notable alumni. It was started in 1936 by Mother Peter Conway, Mother Sacred Heart, Mother Annunciata, and Mother Xavier. The nuns travelled to Srinagar from [[Rawalpindi]] upon the request of the [[Maharaja Hari Singh]].<ref name="About us"/>

	Presentation Convent is one of the only premier [[all-girls]] institutions in Kashmir (the other being [[Mallinson Girls School]]).		Presentation Convent is one of the only premier [[all-girls]] institutions in Kashmir (the other being [[Mallinson Girls School]]).

	The school was started to educate the Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir, but grew to educate the local elite population as well as children of [[British people\|British]] [[bureaucrats]] settled in the valley.		The school was started to educate the Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir, but grew to educate the local elite population as well as children of [[British people\|British]] [[bureaucrats]] settled in the valley.
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	The valiant nuns from [[Presentation Convent High School]], [[Rawalpindi]] started a school in a rented building, while the construction of the actual school was underway at [[Rajbagh]], on the banks of [[River Jhelum]]. On June 15, 1939 the school building was officially inaugurated. The Maharaja granted the school a number of endowments including the 12 acres of land on which the school is built. The cost of building the school was borne by the ruler. The school was [[co-educational]] until 1977, when all male pupils were transferred to [[Burn Hall School]], Sonwar.		The valiant nuns from [[Presentation Convent High School]], [[Rawalpindi]] started a school in a rented building, while the construction of the actual school was underway at [[Rajbagh]], on the banks of [[River Jhelum]]. On June 15, 1939 the school building was officially inaugurated. The Maharaja granted the school a number of endowments including the 12 acres of land on which the school is built. The cost of building the school was borne by the ruler. The school was [[co-educational]] until 1977, when all male pupils were transferred to [[Burn Hall School]], Sonwar.

	The school was devastated by a fire in on January 12, 1965 that completely destroyed the school building and part of the sisters’ residence. The impressive clock tower remained to tell the tale. The school was rebuilt and flourished as the leading girls’ school of the valley.		The school was devastated by a fire in on January 12, 1965 that completely destroyed the school building and part of the sisters’ residence. The impressive clock tower remained to tell the tale. The school was rebuilt and flourished as the leading girls’ school of the valley.

	Presentation Convent celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 2011 when the school was upgraded from a high school to a secondary school in the academic session 2009-2010. <ref name="About us">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pchssrinagar.com/aboutus.html\|title=Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School}}</ref>		Presentation Convent celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 2011 when the school was upgraded from a high school to a secondary school in the academic session 2009-2010.<ref name="About us">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pchssrinagar.com/aboutus.html\|title=Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School}}</ref>

	The Nagle Block was inaugurated in [[2009]] and the Jubilee Block was started in [[2011]] to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the school. <ref name="About us"/>		The Nagle Block was inaugurated in [[2009]] and the Jubilee Block was started in [[2011]] to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the school.<ref name="About us"/>

	== Coat of Arms ==		== Coat of Arms ==
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	The cross and the effulgence found on the logo is the symbol of faith and strength. In heraldry, gold denotes generosity and elevation of mind. Green signifies hope and joy. The crown signifies Mother Mary, mother of Jesus, who is the Patron of the school. The two sprays of oak are symbolic of growth and two skeins binding them together denote union.		The cross and the effulgence found on the logo is the symbol of faith and strength. In heraldry, gold denotes generosity and elevation of mind. Green signifies hope and joy. The crown signifies Mother Mary, mother of Jesus, who is the Patron of the school. The two sprays of oak are symbolic of growth and two skeins binding them together denote union.

	The motto of the school is Virtue and Labour. <ref name="About us"/>		The motto of the school is Virtue and Labour.<ref name="About us"/>

	== Houses ==		== Houses ==
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	== Uniform ==		== Uniform ==
	The school is stringent on uniform policies with only one dressmaker in the city authorised to produce the uniforms. All uniforms are made to order.{{cn\|date=June 2021}}		The school is stringent on uniform policies with only one dressmaker in the city authorised to produce the uniforms. All uniforms are made to order.{{citation needed\|date=June 2021}}

	==Former pupils==		==Former pupils==

	Former pupils of the school are called Conventees.		Former pupils of the school are called Conventees.

	Most pupils of the school went on to become socialites and society hostesses. However in recent years, the school has produced a wave of fashion designers, authors, bureaucrats, and other notable members of civil society. <ref> cite= https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/those-were-the-days-2/?amp </ref>		Most pupils of the school went on to become socialites and society hostesses. However in recent years, the school has produced a wave of fashion designers, authors, bureaucrats, and other notable members of civil society.<ref>cite= https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/those-were-the-days-2/?amp</ref>

	*[[Dr. Karan Singh]], former Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir and other members of the royal [[Dogra Dynasty]].		*[[Dr. Karan Singh]], former Crown Prince of Jammu and Kashmir and other members of the royal [[Dogra Dynasty]].
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	==Controversies==		==Controversies==
	In 2020, Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Daga filed a lawsuit against the school after the school denied admission to his ward. The litigant claimed that the school denying his daughter admission despite fulfilling requisite criteria was an outright display of elitism. The litigant further claimed non-deserving candidates secured admission and criticised the school for “anti-poor” behaviour. <ref> cite= https://kashmirreader.com/2020/12/12/presentation-convent-denies-admission-to-girl-in-lkg-court-asks-to-reconsider/amp/ </ref>		In 2020, Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Daga filed a lawsuit against the school after the school denied admission to his ward. The litigant claimed that the school denying his daughter admission despite fulfilling requisite criteria was an outright display of elitism. The litigant further claimed non-deserving candidates secured admission and criticised the school for “anti-poor” behaviour.<ref>cite= https://kashmirreader.com/2020/12/12/presentation-convent-denies-admission-to-girl-in-lkg-court-asks-to-reconsider/amp/</ref>
	<ref name="newsclick"> cite= https://www.newsclick.in/private-school-12-acres-government-land-srinagar-claims-public-authority?amp </ref>		<ref name="newsclick">cite= https://www.newsclick.in/private-school-12-acres-government-land-srinagar-claims-public-authority?amp</ref>

	In April 2021, an [[Right to Information Act, 2005\|RTI]] inquiry was launched against the school when it was revealed the school paid only [[Indian rupee\|INR]] 12,000 ([[USD]] 162) in taxes annually, despite the property being worth over INR 400 [[crore]]. <ref name="newsclick"/>		In April 2021, an [[Right to Information Act, 2005\|RTI]] inquiry was launched against the school when it was revealed the school paid only [[Indian rupee\|INR]] 12,000 ([[USD]] 162) in taxes annually, despite the property being worth over INR 400 [[crore]].<ref name="newsclick"/>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	[[Category:Catholic schools in India]]		[[Category:Catholic schools in India]]
	[[Category:Catholic secondary schools in India]]		[[Category:Catholic secondary schools in India]]


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-'''Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School''' is a [[Private school|private]], [[Christianity|Christian]], [[English-medium education|English-medium]] school for [[Single-sex education|girls]] in [[Rajbagh]], [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India. It was a secondary school until 2009 when the principal, Sr. Jyoti, inaugurated the Nagle Block after which the school became a higher secondary school. It is run by Christian missionaries.
+'''Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School'''  is a [[selective school|selective]] [[K-12]] [[independent school|independent]] [[day school]] for girls in [[Rajbagh]], on the banks of [[Jhelum River]], [[Srinagar]]. It was started in 1936 and run by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as [[Presentation Sisters]]. It was started to educate [[Dr. Karan Singh]], then [[Crown Prince]] of the [[Princely State]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Presentation Convent is one of the most prestigious institutions in the state owing to its rich history and notable alumni. It was started in 1936 by Mother Peter Conway, Mother Sacred Heart, Mother Annunciata, and Mother Xavier. The nuns travelled to Srinagar from [[Rawalpindi]] upon the request of the [[Maharaja Hari Singh]].<ref name="About us"/>
 == Houses ==
 The school has a [[house system]] of four houses. These are:
 * Jyoti – Red and represented by an oil lamp
-* Nirmal – Blue and represented by a soft white flower
+* Nirmal – Blue and represented by a Calla Lily
 * Neeti – Yellow and represented by a weight balance
 * Shanti – Green and represented by a dove
 == See also ==
-* [[List of Christian schools in India]]
+* [[Nano Nagle]]
 == References ==
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 * {{Official website|http://www.pchssrinagar.com/|mobile=http://pchssrinagar.com/aboutus.html}}
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'''Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School''' is a [[Private school|private]], [[Christianity|Christian]], [[English-medium education|English-medium]] school for [[Single-sex education|girls]] in [[Rajbagh]], [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India. It was a secondary school until 2009 when the principal, Sr. Jyoti, inaugurated the Nagle Block after which the school became a higher secondary school. It is run by Christian missionaries.

== Houses ==
The school has a [[house system]] of four houses. These are:
* Jyoti – Red and represented by an oil lamp
* Nirmal – Blue and represented by a soft white flower
* Neeti – Yellow and represented by a weight balance
* Shanti – Green and represented by a dove

== See also ==
* [[List of Christian schools in India]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.pchssrinagar.com/|mobile=http://pchssrinagar.com/aboutus.html}}

[[Category:Schools in Srinagar]]
[[Category:Private schools in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Girls' schools in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Christian schools in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Catholic schools in India]]
[[Category:Catholic secondary schools in India]]

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