Timpany School
| Timpany School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Mission School |
| Motto | Seek Truth |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Established | 1931 |
| Chairman | Dr.Ken Gnanakan |
| Principal | Mrs.Nalini Nelson |
| Grades | Class 1 - 12 |
| Campus size | 1-acre (4,000 m2) |
| Affiliation | CBSE and ICSE and SSC |
| Website | Official Website,The Timpany Family Album |
Timpany School is a Christian mission school in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in the year 1931, in the Indian pre-independence era by Dr. Rev. A.W. Timpany of the Canadian Baptist Mission.[1][2] It is managed by the Evangelical Trust Association of South India (ETASI) and the Chairman of ETASI Dr. Ken Gnanakan, is also the current Chairman of Timpany Schools.[3] The medium of instruction for the school is English.[1]
The school has three campuses in and around Visakhapatnam with each campus affiliated to different Boards of Education:
- Timpany School (Asilmetta) - affiliated to the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), New Delhi.
- Timpany Steel City School (Gajuwaka) - affiliated to CBSE.
- Timpany Secondary School (CBM Compound) - affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.
Pre-school teacher training
- In association with ACTS Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru
- Certificate Course - 6 months
- Eligibility - +2
The students are divided into houses Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune and Venus. Competitive spirit is displayed amongst students through inter-house competitions.
Celebrations
60th year celebrations in 1991
- The school celebrated its 60th year at the Gurajada Kalakshetram amphitheater in Visakhapatnam. The students held shows and showcased their talents.
70th year celebrations in 2001
- Timpany marked the entry into the new millennium with its 70th year celebrations.
75th year celebrations in 2001
80 year celebration in 2011
The 80th year celebration was conducted by the school in Port Stadium Grounds. Interhouse competitions were part of the celebrations.
References
- ^ a b "About Timpany School".
- ^ "CBM Compound, Vizag's oldest residential area". The Hindu. 2013-03-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ "Timpany Chairman's message". Timpany School. Retrieved 27 September 2015.