| Bishop Crowther Seminary | |
| Address: | Works Road |
| City: | Amikwo, Awka |
| Province: | Anambra State |
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Motto: | Rise and Shine |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Denomination: | Anglican |
| Opened: | September 21, 1979 |
| Founder: | Diocese on the Niger |
| Status: | Open |
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| Principal: | Ven. Nnamdi Emendu, PhD |
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| Gender: | Boys |
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| Song: | Hymns Ancient and Modern 271 |
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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 alongWorks Road, Awka in Anambra State,Nigeria.[1]
The school opened on September 21, 1979 with 64 pupils under theguidance of Rev. Dr. J.P.C Okeke. It was renamed Bishop CrowtherSeminary in 1996 and has since served both primary and secondaryschool students.[1]
Bishop Crowther Seminary offers an educational curriculum ofinternational standard.
Subjects taught at the junior secondary level include EnglishLanguage/Literature, Mathematics, Igbo Language, Social Studies, BasicScience, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Basic Technology,Cultural and Creative Arts, French, Computer Studies, ChristianReligious Knowledge, Civic Education, Physical and Health Educationand Moral Instruction.
At the senior secondary level, subjects taught include EnglishLanguage, 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, MoralInstruction, Data Processing, Animal Husbandry, Photography, BuildingTechnology, Painting and Decoration.
Candidates seeking admission to the seminary are required to gothrough a set of examinations and interviews. The Council forSeminaries and Convents in the Southeastern States of Nigeriaorganizes the first examination. Each successful candidate willundergo additional interviews conducted by the Deans of Examinationand the Quality Control Unit. Applicants for higher classes apply inwriting to the proprietor (The diocesan) after attaining the basicrequirement of at least 60% average from their previous school.
Bishop Crowther Seminary is organized into a house system forsporting and extracurricular activities. Each student is assigned toone of 11 houses, each having its own patrons.
Current houses include:
| Official name | Informal name | Patron(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emendu House | Purple House | Ven. Dr. Nnamdi Emendu | |
| Kamto Obi House | Lemon House | Ven. 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 |