St. Patrick's High School, Karachi Explained

St Patrick's High School
Motto:Latin: [[Per Aspera Ad Astra]]
Motto Translation:Through hardships to the stars
Location:Saddar Town, Sindh
City:Karachi-74400
Country:Pakistan
Coordinates:24.8633°N 67.0342°W
Staff:350
Enrollment:5,500 (2011)
Gender:Co-educational
Lower Age:4
Upper Age:18
Principal:Rev. Fr. Mario Rodrigues

St Patrick's High School is a Catholic primary and secondary school located in Saddar Town, Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan. Founded by the Jesuits in 1861, the school is the second-oldest school in Karachi.[1] Since 1950, it has been run by the diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Karachi.

For the last 150 years, the school has produced well-known leaders and public figures, including two Presidents and two Prime Ministers of Pakistan, two Chief Ministers of Sindh, one Deputy Prime Minister (of India), two Cardinals of the Catholic Church, one Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (of Pakistan), and several Mayors of Karachi.

The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Church and managed by the Catholic Board of Education in Pakistan.

History

The school was established on 6 May 1861, began with just three students, and officially registered as a high school in 1867. Its founder was Reverend Joseph A. Willy of the Society of Jesus (the "Jesuits"), who controlled the school until June 1935. It was then taken over by the Franciscan order until 6 October 1950. Since 1950, it has had Pakistani principals belonging to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi.[2]

Fr Stephen Raymond, a diocesan priest, became the first Pakistani principal of his alma mater in 1950. The era of Fr Raymond as principal from 1950 to 1974 is referred by many old students as the "golden era" of St Patrick's. Fr Raymond is credited with constructing the Cambridge Building (1950), St Patrick's College (1952), the Teachers' Training College (1959), the first School Auditorium (1972). The school celebrated its centenary in 1962 with the President of Pakistan, Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan as the Chief Guest.[3]

St Patrick's High School was one of the few private educational institutes that escaped nationalization in 1972.[4]

On 6 May 2011, the former students of the school instituted the Father Stephen Raymond Gold Medal to be awarded to the top student from the Commerce Section, as part of the 150th anniversary of the school.[5]

Former principals

Commermorative stamp

To commemorate the 150 years of the school, Pakistan Post office issued a special postage stamp in the year 2011.[7]

Notable teachers

Notable alumni

Politicians

Academics and researchers

Military

Sportsmen

Hockey
Cricket

Judiciary

Civil service

Clergy

Businessmen

Educationists

Other

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Ali, G. and Ali, M. St. Patrick’s: A journey of 175 years. Archdiocese of Karachi, 2018.
  2. News: Through hardships to the stars: St. Patrick's High School turns 150 years old today. The Express Tribune (newspaper). Haris Masood Zuberi. 6 May 2011. 11 April 2020.
  3. Web site: 147 years of St Patrick's High School. Randomthoughts.pk. 12 April 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120224182829/http://www.randomthoughts.pk/cvnotpublished/03-17-09.htm. 24 February 2012.
  4. https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1991/04/10/st-patricks-school-celebrates-130-years-of-education-in-karachi&post_id=32361 ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL CELEBRATES 130 YEARS OF EDUCATION IN KARACHI
  5. Web site: TOPS give-away GOLD Medals to 28 'Top Students' at Glittering 150 Years Closing Ceremony. Syed Osman Naeem - Development Technology Professionals. Theoldpatricians.org. 12 April 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130728154617/http://www.theoldpatricians.org/goldmedels.htm. 28 July 2013.
  6. Book: Diehl , Katharine Smith . 2054372. The Journal of Asian Studies. August 1978. 699–711. Review: Catholic Religious Orders in South Asia (1500–1835). 37. 4. Association for Asian Studies. 10.2307/2054372. 162254500.
  7. Web site: Pakistan Post Office Department. 2021-08-28. pakpost.gov.pk.
  8. News: St Patrick's opens arms for its old boy. Mini Kapoor. The Indian Express (newspaper). 5 June 2005. 5 April 2021.
  9. News: Service to God and Country. Ardeshir Cowasjee. 30 April 2011. Dawn (newspaper). 11 April 2020.
  10. News: Honouring the distinguished: President approves national civil awards. The Express Tribune (newspaper). 13 August 2013. 5 April 2021.
  11. http://www.dawn.com/2011/10/16/educationist-with-a-heart-of-gold.html Educationist: With a heart of gold
  12. https://www.dawn.com/news/766675/flashback-remains-of-the-day Flashback: Remains of the day
  13. Web site: Welcome to Pakistan Philatelic Net Club. Wahid Zia. Paknetmag.com website. 15 August 2009 . 12 April 2020.
  14. https://archive.today/20130121122146/http://www.dawn.com/2011/05/08/generals-and-politicians-of-last-150-years.html Generals and politicians of last 150 years
  15. Web site: Time has not changed Advani's alma mater. https://web.archive.org/web/20071001020852/http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/05/stories/2005060514950800.htm. dead. 1 October 2007. Sarwar . Beena. 5 June 2005. The Hindu. 12 April 2020.
  16. News: PROFILE of John Permal: Fastest Man In Pakistan. https://web.archive.org/web/20120524145123/http://archives.dawn.com/weekly/review/archive/080821/review5.htm . 21 August 2008. 24 May 2012. Dawn (newspaper). Adil Ahmad. 5 April 2021.
  17. Web site: Kaneria ready to take flight. ESPN Cricinfo website. 13 April 2005. 5 April 2021.
  18. Web site: Hockey Ground of St. Patrick's High School. https://web.archive.org/web/20111007204939/http://www.randomthoughts.pk/cvpublished/05-23-10.htm . 7 October 2011. 23 May 2010. Randomthoughts.pk website . 5 April 2021.
  19. News: Jinnah's Pakistan. Ardeshir Cowasjee. Dawn (newspaper). 7 November 1999. 12 April 2020.
  20. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bloboat.html Profile of Bishop Anthony Theodore Lobo
  21. Web site: Pakistan's King of Masalas spins his own magic. 27 April 2008. The News International (newspaper). 12 April 2020.
  22. Web site: ST Patrick's School Alumni . Official School Website . 19 July 2021.
  23. News: Taco Bueno names CEO with 35 years of quick service experience. Dallas Business Journal . Korri Kezar. 30 March 2018. 5 April 2021.
  24. https://www.cricketworld.com/khadim-hussain-baloch-one-of-a-kind/58771.htm Khadim Hussain Baloch - one of a kind

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