Fort Convent School/Convent School was founded in 1855 by the
Convent of Jesus and Mary in Fort,
Mumbai
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The school is open to all castes and creeds. Besides academics, the school conducts co-curricular activities such as public speaking/recitation/debates and enrichment camps. Interact of Rotary International exposes students to social services. The school celebrates significant days and festivals.
Fort Convent is a contributory school for Bombay Teacher's Training College. The college maintains linkages with schools in Mumbai, where Practice Teaching is conducted.
The Sisters participate in the pastoral activities of the Parish.
Notable alumni
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Sana Saeed
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Juhi Chawla
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Femina India Miss Universe 1984
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Lymaraina D'Souza, model and
Femina India Miss Universe 1998
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Kitu Gidwani
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Barkha Singh
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See also
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List of schools in Mumbai
The following is a list of notable educational institutions in Mumbai.
Universities
* Amity University, Mumbai
* Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai
* Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
* SNDT Women's University
* Somaiya Vid ...
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List of the oldest schools in the world
This is a list of extant schools, excluding universities and higher education establishments, that have been in continuous operation since founded. The dates refer to the foundation or the earliest documented contemporaneous reference to the sch ...
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://fortconvent.org
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Private schools in Mumbai
Girls' schools in Maharashtra
Educational institutions established in 1855
1855 establishments in India
Schools in Colonial India