St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School Explained

Established:1897
St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School
Motto:Duc Lux Benigna
Motto Translation:അന്പോടെ നയിച്ചാലും ദീപമേ
Location:Thangassery Road, Vaddy
Postcode:691013
Coordinates:8.8856°N 76.5772°W
Former Name:St. Aloysius' English School
Fundingtype:Aided
Status:Active
School Code:02067
Chairman Label:School Chairman
Gender:Mixed
Campus Size:2acres
Nickname:St. Aloysius
Language:English and Malayalam

St Aloysius Higher Secondary School (formerly St Aloysius English School) is a Catholic high school located in the District of Kollam in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon.[1] It was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1896,[2] with the main building completed in 1900.[3]

In 1932 it had 23 lay teachers and 479 pupils.

This school is located near to Vaddy beach, Kollam around the corner from Vaddy Church.

Nearly 4000 students study in this institution, which was upgraded to senior secondary school.

The main subjects in Higher secondary section are science, computer science and commerce.

The High School is currently co-educational.

Notable alumni

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Constitution of The Corporate Educational Agency of the Diocese of Quilon . 2021-04-14 . www.quilondiocese.com.
  2. Book: John, K. J. . Christian Heritage of Kerala: Grand Chevalier Prof. L.M. Pylee Felicitation Volume . 1981 . L.M. Pylee Felicitation Committee . 388 . en.
  3. Book: Marie (Rev.), Andre de St . Dans l'Inde malabare: souvenirs & récits de nos missionnaires belges . 1905 . J. Tyberghein-Fraeys . 115 . fr.
  4. Book: Sadasivan, S. N. . A Social History of India . 2000 . APH Publishing . 978-81-7648-170-0 . 532 . en.