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Lourdes Public School and Junior College
Location
Map
Collectorate P.O.

Kottayam
,
India
,
Kerala
,
686002

India
Coordinates9°35′13″N 76°32′03″E / 9.586871°N 76.534281°E / 9.586871; 76.534281
Information
School typePrivate Trust, Co-educational Public School
MottoDuty. Dignity. Divinity
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Our Lady of Lourdes
Established1996
School districtKottayam
ManagerRev. Fr. Joseph Manakalam
LanguageEnglish
AccreditationCBSE
PublicationLourdean and Lourdean Voice
Websitelourdespublicschool.com

Lourdes Public School and Junior College is an English medium co-educational institution recognized by Central Board of Secondary Education,[1] established in 1996[2] by Lourdes Educational Trust on behalf of the Lourdes Forane Church of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. The school is located in the heart of Kottayam town, opposite the District Headquarters in the state of Kerala, India.

Administration

The archbishop of Changanacherry is its patron and the vicar of Lourdes Forane Church is the manager. The manager together with the trustees of the church manages the day-to-day running of the school. The academic head is the Principal. The present patron is Mar Joseph Perumthottam, Archbishop of Changanacherry and the manager is Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Manakalam. The current principal is Rev. Fr. Manoj K. Mathew (Karukayil).

History

Lourdes School had its first batch of students attending the AISSE examination of Central Board of Secondary Education in 2002. Initially the school provided only primary and secondary education. The higher secondary education was started in 2004 with institution of Junior College and the first batch wrote AISSCE examination in 2006. The school was awarded minority status by the National Minorities Commission in 2012.[citation needed]

Cultural activities and Sports

Apart from academic activities, the school also provide training in co-curricular activities. The school imparts training in vocal music, dance, painting and crafts, instrumental music and cooking.[1] Students' literary Association is held every week to provide opportunity to develop hidden talents of the students. The school also participates in the CBSE youth festivals held under the banner of Sahodaya Association.[1][3][4][5]

The Physical Education Department also organizes various outdoor programs. Various clubs are organized and conducts debates, exhibitions, quizzes and study tours. In 2020, students won prizes in a quiz contest organized by the Department of Consumer Affairs and The Hindu.[6] In 2014, students participated in a celebration of the Indian Space Research Organisation.[7]

The school celebrates important days and festivals, like Onam,[1] Independence Day and Christmas. The day is marked by an address by an eminent personality, followed by cultural events. The school celebrates Teachers' day, with the older students taking over the teaching of the younger classes. Other important days in an academic year include Literary Association Inauguration, School Day celebration, Sports Day, Arts Festival etc.

The school conducts an annual All Kerala School Basketball tournament for the prestigious Lourdean Trophy since 2003. Every year elections to the school parliament are held to inculcate democratic values in students.

Publications

The school brings out an annual magazine christened Lourdean, the first edition of which was brought out in 2001. The magazine includes literary works of the students and teachers. The Lourdean Voice is a newsletter, published with a view to keep parents informed about day-to-day activities of the School. It also gives the students a chance to display their literary skills.

Scholarships

  • Fr. A.M. Mathew Munduvalayil Scholarship: The annual interest of rs.10,000/ given as a cash scholarships to the top scorer in the AISSE examination of the CBSE.
  • Mar Joseph Powathil Scholarship: A cash scholarship for the student who scores the highest aggregate irrespective of the stream in the AISSCE Examination, in remembrance of the pastoral visit on 11 December 2005.
  • Rev. Mani Puthiyidom Scholarship: For the top scores in the I - IX classes, instituted in honor of the dedicated services rendered by former Manager Rev. Dr. Mani Puthiyidom.
  • Fr. Joseph M. Cheruvelil Scholarship: For the top scores in X, XI, XII classes, instituted in honor of the dedicated services rendered by Rev. Fr. Joseph M. Cheruvelil as the principal.

Managers and Principals

Number Principal Manager
1 Rev. Sr. Cherupushpam Rev. Fr. George Kalathil
2 Rev. Fr. Mathew Muduvalayil Rev. Fr. Mani Puthiyidom
3 Rev. Fr. Jose Parasserry Rev. Fr. Mani Puthiyidom
4 Rev. Fr. Joseph M Cheruvelil Rev. Fr. Mani Puthiyidom
5 Rev. Fr. Manoj K. Mathew Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Manakalam

Facilities

The school provides science labs, a computer lab, a language lab, a library, and guidance and counseling wings. The school ground has facilities for basketball, football, volleyball, shuttle, badminton, long jump, high jump, shot put, and other activities.[citation needed]

Rankings

Lourdes Public School was ranked 1st among the Co-ed day schools in Kottayam, 2nd in Kerala and 99th in India in the Indian Day Schools League Table by Education World for 2013.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nair, Preetu Venugopalan (29 April 2013). "This school believes in culture connect". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ "The Best Schools of Kottayam, Kerala State". We1TV. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Lourdes school leading in Sahodaya cultural festival". The Hindu. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2021. updated December 2, 2016
  4. ^ "Sahodaya fest: Kottayam schools in top slots". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2021. updated December 2, 2016
  5. ^ "Girideepam Bethany tops Kottayam Sahodaya fete". The Hindu. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2021. updated December 2, 2016
  6. ^ Special Correspondent (13 March 2020). "Kochi student wins quiz contest". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 May 2021. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ Team DC (25 September 2014). "Mangalyaan success: Celebrating the MARS moment". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  8. ^ World, Education (September 2013). "EW Day Schools Survey 2013". EW: 70. [dead link‍]
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