Lourdes Public School and Junior College, Kottayam

Lourdes Public School and Junior College
Location
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.

Cultural activities and sports

Apart from academic activities, the school also provides training in co-curricular activities. The school imparts training in cultural activities,[1] such as vocal music, dance, painting and crafts, instrumental music and cooking. The school also participates in the CBSE youth festivals held under the banner of Sahodaya Association.[1][3][4][5]

Various clubs are organized and conduct 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 Students' Literary Association is held every week to provide opportunity to develop student talents. Every year elections to the school parliament are held to inculcate democratic values in students.

The school celebrates important days and festivals, like Onam,[1] Independence Day and Christmas. The school also 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, and Arts Festival.

The school conducts an annual All Kerala School Basketball tournament for the Lourdean Trophy since 2003. The Physical Education Department also organizes various outdoor programs.

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.
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