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| name = Loyola Public School
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| motto = {{lang-la|Natus Ad Majora}}
| motto = Born for Greater Things
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| city = Nallapadu outside Guntur
| city = [[Nallapadu]] outside [[Guntur]]
| state = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| state = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = India
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| type = [[Jesuit]], [[Catholic church|Catholic]]
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| denomination = All faiths
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| established = {{Start date and age| 1964 }}
| status = open
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| headmaster = Fr. John Andrews, S.J.
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| principal = Fr. Suresh B. Kumar, S.J.(2022-present)
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| grades = 1 – 10
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| gender = Coed (boys hostel only)
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| accreditation = [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]]
| accreditation = To the CISCE. For ICSE and ISC
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| president = Rev. Fr. P.S. Amalraj, S.J.
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| free_label1 = Alumni Pres.
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| free_text1 = G.V.S.R. Krishna Reddy
| free_text1 =Mr. GVSR Krishna Reddy
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'''Loyola Public School''' ({{lang-te|లొయోల పబ్లిక్ స్కూల్}}) is in the village of [[Nallapadu]] outside [[Guntur]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was established by the [[Jesuits]] in 1964. It follows the [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] board syllabus. The school's motto is ''Natus Ad Majora'' ("Born for Greater Things").
The '''Loyola Public School''' is a [[Private school|private]] [[Catholic school|Catholic]] primary and secondary school located in the village of [[Nallapadu]] outside [[Guntur]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. Established by the [[Jesuits]] in 1964, the school follows the [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] curriculum till class 10 and the ISC for class 11 and 12. The school's motto is ''Natus Ad Majora'' ("Born for Greater Things").


==History==
==History==
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Two names will go down in history as pioneers of Loyola Public School, Guntur. Late Rt. Rev. Ignatius Mummadi, Bishop of Guntur, Catholic Diocese brought the Jesuits to Guntur to start the school. He mustered the services of Fr. T. Balaiah, S.J., to acquire the land. Commissioned to go ahead with the project, Jesuit Fr. Papaiah, the pioneer and chief architect of the school, made Loyola Public School a reality with the help of a [[Brother (Catholic)|Jesuit brother]], Stanislaus. The foundation stone of this second Jesuit educational institution in Andhra Pradesh was laid on 30 January 1964 by the Chief Minister of the State Dr. N. Sanjeeva Reddy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://andhrajesuitprovince.org/nallapadu_mission.html|title=Andhra Jesuits, Nallapadu Mission|website=andhrajesuitprovince.org|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref> Fr. L.D. Murphy, S.J., became the first principal of the school which opened on 13 July 1964 with 13 boys.<ref>{{cite web| title =History| url =http://loyolapublicschool.org/history.php| accessdate = }}</ref>
Two names will go down in history as pioneers of Loyola Public School, Guntur. Late Rt. Rev. Ignatius Mummadi, Bishop of Guntur, Catholic Diocese brought the Jesuits to Guntur to start the school. He mustered the services of Fr. T. Balaiah, S.J., to acquire the land. Commissioned to go ahead with the project, Jesuit Fr. Papaiah, the pioneer and chief architect of the school, made Loyola Public School a reality with the help of a [[Brother (Catholic)|Jesuit brother]], Stanislaus. The foundation stone of this second Jesuit educational institution in Andhra Pradesh was laid on 30 January 1964 by the Chief Minister of the State Dr. N. Sanjeeva Reddy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://andhrajesuitprovince.org/nallapadu_mission.html|title=Andhra Jesuits, Nallapadu Mission|website=andhrajesuitprovince.org|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref> Fr. L.D. Murphy, S.J., became the first principal of the school which opened on 13 July 1964 with 13 boys.<ref>{{cite web| title =History| url =http://loyolapublicschool.org/history.php| accessdate =| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20151003180438/http://loyolapublicschool.org/history.php| archive-date =3 October 2015| url-status =dead}}</ref>


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==Academics - ICSE==
==Aims==
As mentioned previously, the school follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. That includes mandatory classes and board exams in English language and literature, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics, History-Civics and Geography, one optional subject and one 2nd language for the ICSE. Loyola Public School offers Computer Applications as the optional and a choice between Hindi and Telugu for the 2nd language.
The school aims to educate its students in the Jesuit tradition which acknowledges God as the author of all reality, truth, and goodness. "A complete educational objective of the School includes the training of our students to be men for others, young men endowed with that special love for the poor and concern for justice that will enable them to become leaders in the service of our nation and of the world."<ref name=Mission>{{cite web| title =Mission| url =http://loyolapublicschool.org/mission.php| accessdate = }}
</ref> In its purpose the school as a minority institution reserves for itself the right of management and administration, guaranteed under Article 30 (1) of the Constitution of India.


Lectures for the above subjects are delivered throughout the year giving a comprehensive understanding of the subject and a perfect preparation for the board exam. The school has continuously given a 100% result (all students attempting the exam exceed the set limit for pass mark ie- 35%) for decades at a stretch.
The monogram represents the aims and aspirations of the school: a triangle which dominates the figure represents the omnipresence of the triune God from whom everything proceeds and to whom we owe everything. The peacock feather is symbolic of India (the peacock being the national bird). The clay pot Purna Kumbam signifies purity and piety. The open book with the school motto inscribed on it is to remind students of the school's ideal.<ref name=Mission/>


The school has a progressive teaching approach using smart learning tools when required. The learning is concept based instead of rote memorization. The School has a strict 'English conversation only' policy for students and staff at campus. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are taught with practical application. The separate labs for each of the sciences aid in this way of teaching. The school also has several computer labs and English language labs as well.
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==Academics==
The school has labs for physics, chemistry, and biology, each of which can hold about 50 students at a time. There is also a computer lab and students begin computer class from 3rd class onwards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loyolapublicschool.org/facilities.php|title=Facilities|last=|first=|date=|website=loyolapublicschool.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref>


==Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities==
The dress code provides for white shirt and khaki skirt for girls; boys have khaki shirts from 1 to 6 and white shirt and khaki trousers after that. All have black shoes and a tie supplied by the school. Students wear white uniform on wednesdays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loyolapublicschool.org/general_rules.php|title=Uniform|last=|first=|date=|website=loyolapublicschool.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref>
Although LPS is highly focused on academics, it believes in a holistic growth of students.


==Activities==
=== Sports- ===
LPS has one of the best sports facilities in the entire state. A huge sports compound with several full sized football and hockey fields, a cricket field, Clay and Synthetic courts for Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton. Olympic sized synthetic tennis court. A swimming pool. Table tennis and other indoor game facilities are also present.
Sports sponsored by the school include hockey, cricket, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, swimming, table tennis and a tennis<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reporter|first1=Staff|title=LPS gets synthetic tennis courts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lps-gets-synthetic-tennis-courts/article7410261.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=1 December 2017|language=en-IN|date=11 July 2015}}</ref>. There is also a skating rink. There is a gym open to the boys in classes 9 and 10.


=== The NCC- ===
The school has an army wing troop with 150 cadets on its roll. Boys and of classes 8 and 9 join the [[National Cadet Corps (India)]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Guntur Siti|title=Loyola Public School Celebrations 2016 Part-1|date=2016-03-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eemFY6tjw9s|accessdate=2017-09-09}}</ref> The school has a shooting range where boys get training in marksmanship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loyolapublicschool.org/sports_games.php|title=Sports|last=|first=|date=|website=loyolapublicschool.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref>
The school has an army wing troop with 150 cadets on its roll. Boys and girls of classes 8 and 9 join the [[National Cadet Corps (India)]].<ref>{{Citation|author=Siti, Guntur |title=Loyola Public School Celebrations 2016 Part-1|date=2016-03-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eemFY6tjw9s|accessdate=2017-09-09}}</ref> Boys are enrolled under the 25 (A) Bn NCC, Guntur,<ref>{{cite web|title=NCC GROUP, GUNTUR|url=http://www.gunturncc.com/25abnnccguntur.htm|website=NCC GROUP, GUNTUR|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> and girls are enrolled under 10 (A) Bn NCC, Guntur.


There is an active alumni club, with Mr. GVSR Krishna Reddy as president and Fr. U. Antony, S.J., as director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loyolapublicschool.org/alumni.php|title=Alumni|last=|first=|date=|website=loyolapublicschool.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-09}}</ref>
There is an active alumni club, with Mr. GVSR Krishna Reddy as president and Fr. U. Antony, S.J., as director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loyolapublicschool.org/alumni.php|title=Alumni|website=loyolapublicschool.org|access-date=2017-09-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120063759/http://loyolapublicschool.org/alumni.php|archive-date=20 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[List of Jesuit educational institutions#Schools|List of Jesuit schools]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:29, 10 October 2022

Loyola Public School
Location
Map
Nallapadu outside Guntur
,
Andhra Pradesh

India
Coordinates16°18′22″N 80°22′10″E / 16.30611°N 80.36944°E / 16.30611; 80.36944
Information
TypePrivate primary and secondary school
MottoLatin: Natus Ad Majora
(Born for Greater Things)
Religious affiliation(s)Catholicism
DenominationJesuits
Established1964; 60 years ago (1964)
StatusActive
PresidentRev. Fr. P.S. Amalraj, S.J.
PrincipalFr. Suresh B. Kumar, S.J.(2022-present)
Staff108
Grades1 – 12
GenderCoed (boys only hostel)
Enrolment75,000 (till date)[clarification needed]
CampusThe "Old" Block, The Golden Jubilee Block, The Primary School Block.
Houses
Colour(s)     
AccreditationTo the CISCE. For ICSE and ISC
Alumni Pres.G.V.S.R. Krishna Reddy
FounderRev.Fr. Y. Papaiah.SJ
Websiteloyolapublicschool.org

The Loyola Public School is a private Catholic primary and secondary school located in the village of Nallapadu outside Guntur in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Established by the Jesuits in 1964, the school follows the ICSE curriculum till class 10 and the ISC for class 11 and 12. The school's motto is Natus Ad Majora ("Born for Greater Things").

History[edit]

Loyola Public School is managed and administered by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). a worldwide organization of religious men numbering about 16,000 of whom 3,000 work in the 14 provinces of India. In Andhra Pradesh about 160 Jesuits work in schools and colleges, youth services, social work centres, parishes, mission out-reach programmes, and other Church ministries. In presecondary and secondary education alone, in South Asia, 820 Jesuits run 447 schools with a student population of 344,000.[1]

Two names will go down in history as pioneers of Loyola Public School, Guntur. Late Rt. Rev. Ignatius Mummadi, Bishop of Guntur, Catholic Diocese brought the Jesuits to Guntur to start the school. He mustered the services of Fr. T. Balaiah, S.J., to acquire the land. Commissioned to go ahead with the project, Jesuit Fr. Papaiah, the pioneer and chief architect of the school, made Loyola Public School a reality with the help of a Jesuit brother, Stanislaus. The foundation stone of this second Jesuit educational institution in Andhra Pradesh was laid on 30 January 1964 by the Chief Minister of the State Dr. N. Sanjeeva Reddy.[2] Fr. L.D. Murphy, S.J., became the first principal of the school which opened on 13 July 1964 with 13 boys.[3]

Academics - ICSE[edit]

As mentioned previously, the school follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. That includes mandatory classes and board exams in English language and literature, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics, History-Civics and Geography, one optional subject and one 2nd language for the ICSE. Loyola Public School offers Computer Applications as the optional and a choice between Hindi and Telugu for the 2nd language.

Lectures for the above subjects are delivered throughout the year giving a comprehensive understanding of the subject and a perfect preparation for the board exam. The school has continuously given a 100% result (all students attempting the exam exceed the set limit for pass mark ie- 35%) for decades at a stretch.

The school has a progressive teaching approach using smart learning tools when required. The learning is concept based instead of rote memorization. The School has a strict 'English conversation only' policy for students and staff at campus. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are taught with practical application. The separate labs for each of the sciences aid in this way of teaching. The school also has several computer labs and English language labs as well.

Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities[edit]

Although LPS is highly focused on academics, it believes in a holistic growth of students.

Sports-[edit]

LPS has one of the best sports facilities in the entire state. A huge sports compound with several full sized football and hockey fields, a cricket field, Clay and Synthetic courts for Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton. Olympic sized synthetic tennis court. A swimming pool. Table tennis and other indoor game facilities are also present.

The NCC-[edit]

The school has an army wing troop with 150 cadets on its roll. Boys and girls of classes 8 and 9 join the National Cadet Corps (India).[4] Boys are enrolled under the 25 (A) Bn NCC, Guntur,[5] and girls are enrolled under 10 (A) Bn NCC, Guntur.

There is an active alumni club, with Mr. GVSR Krishna Reddy as president and Fr. U. Antony, S.J., as director.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Statistics" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Andhra Jesuits, Nallapadu Mission". andhrajesuitprovince.org. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  3. ^ "History". Archived from the original on 3 October 2015.
  4. ^ Siti, Guntur (7 March 2016), Loyola Public School Celebrations 2016 Part-1, retrieved 9 September 2017
  5. ^ "NCC GROUP, GUNTUR". NCC GROUP, GUNTUR. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Alumni". loyolapublicschool.org. Archived from the original on 20 January 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
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