St.Mary's Higher Secondary School


"Ad Majorem Die Gloriam"
For the Greater Glory of God
- Motto of Jesuits


ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

THE MYSTIC AND FOUNDER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS


St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 in Spain. He was wounded in the Pamplona War that took place between the French and the Spanish army in 1521. His royal bravery always made him run after power and vainglory. He left no stone unturned in order to become a knight of the earthly kingdom of Spain. But post war, his inner conversion transformed him to a knight of the Heavenly Kingdom of Jesus Christ.


After great struggles and mystical Godly experiences, he founded the Society of Jesus, a Catholic Apostolic Order, in 1540. The followers of St. Ignatius soon came to be known as Jesuits. The Pope Paul V beatified St. Ignatius of Loyola on 27th July, 1609. He was later canonized on 12th March, 1622. Every year, 31st July is celebrated as the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Ignatius is popularly known to be the patron saint of the Society of Jesus, the Soldier of Christ, and the Leader of Educators and Education.


After St. Ignatius, the Jesuits have walked through a great intellectual legacy in all the walks of life – like astronomy, natural sciences, theology, philosophy, literature, linguistics and so on. Today, the Jesuits around the world are working among both the richest and the poorest in the society. They are engaged in the works of spiritual awakenings, education, refugee services, and social services in more than 112 countries. The number of Jesuits today sums to about 19,100. There are several Universities and University Colleges, Schools and Churches named after St. Ignatius or his companion St. Francis Xavier. These institutions continue to serve the humanity in the truest Jesuit spirit.

DAWN OF OUR SCHOOL



Fr. Trincal SJ, the first priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral, founded the 'Gurukula' in 1854. Sooner the ‘Gurukula’ was elevated into a ‘state-government-approved’ primary School in 1879. Fr. Santhappar SJ, the first Headmaster, elevated the Primary School to a High School in 1908. It was then during the tenure of Fr. Arockiaraj SJ, the High School finally attained the status of a Higher Secondary School in 1978.


Rev. Fr. Santhappar, the first Headmaster, upgraded the School to a High School in 1908 and during the tenure of Rev . Fr. Arockiaraj the High School was upgraded to a Higher Secondary School in 1978.


AFTER CENTENARY CELEBRATION IN 2008




Having walked over a little more than a century in the field of education, today this mighty institution is educating about 3,759 students mostly from the economically poorest society. However, it is ensured that they receive a value based as well as quality education. Many a thousand have scaled the corridors of this great institution. It is no doubt that many a thousand shall follow in the coming years.


Today, the members of the Jesuit Madurai Province are successfully rendering their services through a number of Premier Institutions (10-Schools, 6-Industrial Training Institutions, 12 Arts & Science Colleges, a world renowned Engineering College and two Colleges of Education. The St. Mary's Higher Secondary School of Madurai is one of these such institutions with a minority status. This school is ornamented with a team of about 138 dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff.


The school premises are a witness to planned constructions. The pollution free campus, pleasant architectural infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories are undoubtedly feathers in the caps! The school also takes in pride in the other infrastructures like language labs, smart-classrooms, library and spacious play grounds. There are as many as 30 active clubs in the school; to name a few NCC-Army, NCC-Navy, NSS, JRC, Junior Red Cross, Scout and LASAC. The school also provides outstanding education with the help of modern technology and empowers the students with knowledge, which will lead them to a successful life in the days to come!


The Jesuits, together with the collaboration of the School Staff, continue render value based education especially to the marginalized and the downtrodden. Each moment the school shares the deepest pleasure and pride for truly transforming children into better citizen-generations after generations together with

Subsequent Successes...
Remarkable Achievements
Genius in acadamics, Sports and in life
NOT JUST HERE...
BUT ANYWHERE...
NOT JUST TODAY
BUT EVERY YEAR...





OUR MISSION




OUR VISION








Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities

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SCOUT
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JUNIOR RED CROSS
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National Green Corps
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LASAC
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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Govt.Service Project
GSP
SUPAM
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Inter Religious Prayer
Inter Religious Prayer
YOGA AND MEDITATION
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Website Links to Read and Reach


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ANNA UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
IIT, CHENNAI WEBSITE
BITS PILANI WEBSITE
WEBSITE FOR CA & ICWA STUDIES
JESUITS, MADURAI PROVINCE WEBSITE