St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi
St. Francis Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi | |
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Thoothukudi , Tamil Nadu India | |
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Type | Private secondary school |
Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
Denomination | Society of Jesus |
Patron saint(s) | Francis Xavier |
Established | 1884; 140 years ago (1884) |
Headmaster | M. A. Ignacy |
Gender | Boys |
Color(s) | Blue Pant and White Shirt |
St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, is a private Catholic secondary school located in Tuticorin, in Tamil Nadu, India. The school is administered by the Madurai Province of the Society of Jesus. Founded in 1884, it is the oldest school in Tuticorin.[1] It is named after the Jesuit missionary, Saint Francis Xavier. V. O. Chidambaram Pillai is one among the notable Alumni of the school. Standard 6th to 12th are available here. It is a public exam center in Thoothukudi district.
History
It traces its origins to a parochial school built in the 1600s during Portuguese rule in Tuticorin.[citation needed] In 1920 Xavier's had 563 pupils.[2] Xavier in Thoothukudi was registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act in 1960. In 1976 it was declared a minority institution.[3]
Education
Both Tamil and English medium classes are available here. It follows the Samacheer Kalvi education system. There are evening coaching for 10th and 12th classes as they are going to write Government Exams. There are night study for weak students who get lower grades. The Teachers here are well trained and qualified. There is a library for students to improve their knowledge.
Extracurricular activities
Apart from education many extracurricular activities are available here. The school has a Naval NCC cadets section.[4]
Sports
This school has different sports and games. There is a Basketball court, Volleyball court and a Ball badminton court. The players are given coaching every evening. There is also a Chess coaching class. The school gives importance for physical education since health of the student important.
Organization
SUPAM - A Fundraising program that helps poor students economically for medical treatments.
Alumni Association - An organization formed by the Alumni of the school. Every year, a program is held for reunion for the alumni.
See also
References
- ^ "Jesuits and Secondary Education" (PDF). Shodhganga. p. 31. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Campbell, Thomas J. (1 February 2014). The Jesuits, 1534-1921: A History of the Society of Jesus from its Foundation to the Present Time. The Floating Press. ISBN 9781776530991.
- ^ R. Sinnakani (2007). Tamil Nadu State: Thoothukudi District. ... Government of Tamil Nadu, Commissioner of Archives and Historical Research. p. 1006. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "NCC cadets tour warship at VOC Port". The Hindu. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
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