This school, which stands by the lofty motto of ‘VIRTUE IS OUR STRONGEST SHIELD‘, is an educational camp that teaches women to wear the armor of morality and fight and win in the field of life. This school was established in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli in 1921 by the rare efforts of a spiritually strong Belgian mother, Kudule, and 3 sisters. The seed that took root that day spread like a tree and has grown admirably in 103 years… today!
The specialty of our school is to provide life education by mixing self-confidence with curriculum education, refined by the noble sisters with a sense of dedication and tireless work.
The headmistress who have run our school with excellence till date are as follows:
- Mother Thomas (1924 -48)
- Mother Ermelinda (1948-50)
- Mother Valerie (1950 – 52)
- Mother Alex (1952-64)
- Sr. Gilda (1964 – 73)
- Sr. Rose Anne (1973-82)
- Sr.S.Antoniammal (1982 -94)
- Sr. Nirmala Sundararaj (1994-2005)
- Sr. Lily Jeya Rita (2005 – 2008)
- Mrs. D. Magdaline Fatima Mary (2008-2009)
- Sr. A. Margaret Sulochana Bai (2009-2011)
- Sr.A. Nirmala Devi (2011-2013)
- Sr. L. Nirmala (2013-2019)
- Sr. L. Arul Suganthy Agnes (2019-2023)
- Sr. G. Vasanthi Mary Brinda (2023- till date)
Various clubs like English Club, Tamil Club, Science Club, Social Science Club are functioning well to help the students develop in various dimensions, grow in their individual personality and work together with a sense of team spirit. Apart from these, about 16 other clubs are also functioning in our school.
Every girl student is required to take part in some club and is encouraged to act with social awareness, develop thinking skills and improve general knowledge. Also, every morning, classes begin with assessment education. Meditation classes and various workshops conducted from time to time lead to the overall personality development of the students.
All important festivals are celebrated with their own speciality and tradition. During festivals like Independence Day and Academic Development Day, various competitions are held and prizes are awarded to showcase the various talents of the students and to develop qualities such as religious harmony, patriotism and social awareness.
Our school identifies the unique talents of each student, nurtures their self-confidence, and provides opportunities for them to develop. This temple of art, which has been running for over a century, has produced a variety of professionals in its journey… various doctors, engineers, lawyers, judges, literary figures, scientists, political leaders, spiritualists, educationists, and athletes.
St.Ignatius’ Convent Higher Secondary School that provides life education by combining academic knowledge with spirituality and social thoughts.
We request you to join hands with us in this noble journey of creating good citizens who face life with a sense of dedication and humanity, and to cooperate in our work to achieve greater success.
‘நம் சிந்தனை, சொல், செயல் அனைத்தும்
இறைவனின் அதிமிகு மகிமைக்கே.”