Loyola School, Jamshedpur, is a high school in the 10+2 format under the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) board. It was founded in 1947 and is managed by Jesuits of the Society of Jesus, an order within the Catholic Church. Its a day school with about 3200 students from KG to Std. XII. Its offers Arts, Science and Commerce at the higher secondary school level. The motto of the School is In Cartitate et Justitia (In Charity and Justice).
Loyola School is run by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a religious order of the Catholic Church and founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1540. The Jesuit Educational Objective is to produce men and women who have a deep faith in God and in their fellowmen and, imbued with this faith, to work for justice and equality in India, keeping this in mind, the Jesuits have established many schools and colleges in which young men and women belonging to every social status, community and linguistic group, are educated through the medium of English and other regional languages. These institutions are a part of the Catholic Church's efforts to share in the country's educational undertakings.
The School is owned and run by Loyola Jamshedpur, a registered society which also constitutes the Governing body of the School. The responsibility for the day to day running of the school is vested in the school administration.Loyola receives no Government or private aid, and fees are its only income. Hence, fees have to be adjusted from time to time to keep up with rising costs and salaries.As a Catholic school, Loyola has for its inspiration and guidance, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Special attention is paid to faith formation of the Catholic students, through weekly religion classes, option to attend the Mass when it is celebrated, recollections and the annual retreat.
As an education institution, Loyola aims at preparing students to become professionally competent citizens who are at the same time concerned about others, especially the underprivileged, in order to build a just society.
Loyola , therefore, expects the parents to contribute their share towards achieveing this goal. Your children will be exposed to the social realities in our town and beyond. They will be required to do certain amount of social service for their underprivileged brothers / sisters.
Accepting any responsibility and work assigned to us as our share in the unning of the School.
Avoiding any vulgarity in our talk or behaviour.
Showing respect to all staff members and visitors to our School.
Being sportsman-like and behaving in a gentlemanly manner wherever we go, remembering that the School is judged by our conduct.
Being always ready to lend a helping hand at home, in School, and to any unattended visitors we happen to meet on the School premises.
Maintaining dicipline and self-control during class hours.
Respecting all men and women as children of God. Therefore, we never make fun of old, poor or handicapped, since we know God's hands rest lovingly on all these people.
This is the crest of Loyola School, Jamshedpur. The "chakra" or wheel on the left hand corner is found in the centre of lndia's Tri-colour and stands for progress.
The symbol on the right is the LOGO of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits - which gives the universal trait of the Jesuits - being all things to all people.
The Symbol in the bottom left corner is a ladle from Tata Steel's blast furnace in Jamshedpur and signifies that the school is located in lndia's Steel City.
The symbol in the right hand corner of two wolves drinking out of a cauldron is taken from the coat of arms to be found in the Castle of Loyola, Spain, the birth place of Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits.
52 Mrs. Vineeta Sharan 53 Fr. Xavier Ekka S.J.
The Knowledge Center of Loyola offers its students three different libraries to choose from. More than 60,000 books and periodicals are housed here as well as copies of various rare books. Truly a rich experience.
From a single science laboratory in the 50's, the number of labs has gone up to five and two computer labs. The Physics and Chemistry labs are very well equipped and take up one entire corridor. The biology lab has its own museum, where rare specimens are preserved. The two computer labs cater to the junior and senior section of the school.
The bookstore is indeed a boon for the students and saves them from the hassle of going to various bookshops in the city in search of books. All books prescribed by the school are available here as well as stationary.
Loyola offers to its students a wide and varied collection of various sports. Cricket, football, basketball, volleyball and handball are available on the campus itself. Loyoleans have also won laurels for the school in golf, swimming, martial arts, badminton, horse riding, motorcycling and various sports.
A new canteen has replaced the old one. Large, airy and very well organised canteen that offers snacks to suit everyone's palate and pocket.
All Assessments/Examinations must be answered by every student.
Kindly note: If a student has missed a test / assessment / examination he / she will not be given a Make-Up test.
Failure to answer a test / assessment / examination will affect the student's averages of the final result at the time of Promotion. This, in turn, may adversely affect his / her Promotion.
Passing Grades/marks for all subjects is E / 40%.
Promotion is granted on the average of all the Grades / marks in the year and not only the final Assessment / Examination.
The system of Continuous Assessment is followed trom Kindergarten to Standard V.
For promotion, a passing grade in English, Hindi and Mathematics and at least 80% attendance is absolutely necessary. A failure in two other academic subjects means a detention in that class. Failure will be allowed only once in the Junior School .
The criteria for promotion in Std. IX and XI will be the same as followed by the Council of the ISC for awarding Pass certificate in Std. X and XII respectively. Promotion will be based on the year's average. Those who do not fulfill the promotion criteria in Std. XI, will be asked to discontinue, as there is no question of repeating Std. XI.
Answer-scripts will not be kept beyond 30 days after the distribution of the Report cards, after each Terminal examination. Therefore, any parent wishing to see the answer-script of his ward must do so within that period, in consultation with the subject teacher concerned.
Par Excellence: A+ Grade in 3 major subjects & A in the rest including Skills.
N.B.: For all Honour cards an A-grade in M.Sc./Rel. is essential.
Marks obtained in English + Best three subjects will be considered for Honours Card.
Jesuit education may be described as formation taking place over a length of time. It aims to go beyond mere schooling and simple instructions. In our students we are dealing with impressionable persons of great dignity whose worth in their own eyes and God's, we are to encourage them to see. We confront them with challenges to excellence in order that they may appreciate and foster their talents.
The Student Council, whose purpose is to unite the students in the pursuit of excellence in studies and all the values and aims of the School. Its President, V-President and representatives are elected by the students of Stds. 7 to 12.
Various Clubs: Astronomy, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
Every student is expected to be a member of a minimum of 1 Club and a maximum of 3 Clubs.
For self express Elocution & Entertainment, Dramatics, Debating, Press Club etc.
Social Service & Leadership camps, the House system, the Interact Club, the Bharat Scouts & Cubs, Bulbuls. JYOTI, SAFE organisations, SPO etc.
Bodily Health & Sportsmanship: Gymnasium Athletics, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton, etc.
Excellent facilities for reading and research through the Computerised School Libraries.
Audio-visual facilities for presenting projects, teaching lessons, etc.
Students are expected to arrive at the School before the assembly bell. Habitual late-corners will be sent home or detained after school.
A student who is not habitually clean or properly dressed in the School uniform, will be sent home. Bush shirts are not to be worn.
No Loyola student upto Std. X is permitted to drive a motorized vehicle.
Students should not ride their cycles in the School campus. Cycles must he kept locked in the Cycle-shed.
Students must not scratch or spoil the desk, write in chalk or pencil on the wall or in any way damage School property. Damage done should be reported at once. Even if it is caused by accident, the damage has to be made good.
No "unauthorized" books, magazines, comics or papers may be brought to School without the permission of the Principal or the Vice-Principals.
The School is not responsible for loss of any goods belonging to the students. They are, therefore, advised not to bring large sums of money or expensive articles to School.
Students are not permitted to bring any dangerous articles such as knives, razor-blades, guns, daggers, fire-crackers. etc. Nor are they allowed to bring Mobile-phones radios or other electronic articles to School.
Going out of the School campus at any time during class-hours, smoking or eating panmasala are strictly forbidden.
No student should be playing on the School grounds after 6:00 p.m.
show respect to all the teachers.
avoid shouting, whistling or running about in the School building.
avoid throwing paper, stones etc. anywhere in or around the School premises, except in the bins provided for the purpose.
Observe all the rules of good conduct on the various buses and on the streets while coming to or returning from school.
All absence from School even with prior permission must be explained by the parent in the "Absence Record" page, found in the Diary, before the student is admitted into the class. If the leave is for more than 3 days, besides the note in the diary, a separate letter must be added and sanctioned by the Vice-Principal.
An absence of more than 3 days, before or after a vacation, without prior permission, renders the student liable to have his/her name struck-off the rolls and to submit to a formal re-admission by paying a fee of Rs.1000 when he/she returns, provided his/her place has not been given to another applicant.
At the start of the academic year, the first day absence will render the seat vacant which would then be allotted to another applicant.
A child is expected to be present on the last working day before every vacation and on the reopening day. Other wise marks will be deducted from the terminal exam.
A student returning to school after an infectious or contagious disease must produce a doctor's certificate declaring him/her completely cured.
The Principal and the Vice-Principals are responsible for the discipline in the School, with the assistance of all tho Loyola teachers.
Here, in Loyola, we believe in a value-based common discipline necessary for the smooth running of the school. Punctuality, neatness, uniformity of dress, courtesy, consideration for others and a co-operative spirit are insisted upon. We also encourage initiative and positive expression of creative energy. The aim is that self-discipline, to be of any positive value, should, by stages, become part of every student's personal equipment for life.
Freedom and autonomy are the basis of discipline. The students are left free to accept the atmosphere of the School, to learn in a free and cooperative manner. The School has no penal system for handling students who are found to be regularly unco-operative. Parents are simply asked to put them in another School which may be more suited to them. Freedom and its counterpart, responsibility, have to be carried slowly and freely accepted, in an atmosphere in which students exercise judgement and make free choices about matters appropriate to their age and level of understanding.
Students' mistakes are tolerated as part of the process of learning, but repeated misbehaviour against the spirit of the School and hindering other students from peacefully learning, is not tolerated, even if this causes pain to the parents of the stubborn, uncooperative students.
The Principal reserves the right to dismiss, from the School, any student whose conduct is, in his opinion, against the good moral tone of the School. Immorality in word or deed, wilful damage to School property, grave insubordination, contempt of any authority, unsatisfactory progress in studies, lack of diligence or the use of unfair means in examinations, bringing in dangerous articles, callous attitude towards school regulabons are sufficient grounds for dismissal. The Principal is the sole judge regarding the dismissal of a student. Parents, when they apply for their ward's admission to Loyola, are understood to accept the Principal's judgement in such matters as final and conclusive.
Jaye He! Jaye He! Jaye He!
Jaye, Jaye, Jaye, Jaye He.
Loyola ! Loyola, till the echoes ring again.
I am now in Your presence.
for the love of you.
and I firmly resolve not to offend You any more.
India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it.
I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders due respect and treat everyone with courtesy.
To my country and my people I pledge my devotion. For, in their well-being and prosperity alone, lies my happiness.
1947: India gets independence. The British begin to leave India and return to their homeland. Those who have settled in Jamshedpur also vacate the town. The CNR club lies dormant. It gives birth to LOYOLA SCHOOL, a great institution which will lead many in this great world and will be cherished by all.
The school was started in 1947 with 34 boys. The classes were 4th and 5th only and were held in the old auditorium. The fathers lived in 43, Circuit House Area. Each year, one class was added on each side. So originally, Loyola had 4th and 5th only. The next year (1948), it had 3rd to 6th. To provide for extra class, new classrooms where built which later became the old D.B.C., the Scout Den the old L.S.D., etc. But this too, was not sufficient. So a new building came up. It rose on the 'once upon the time' tennis courts of the CNR club. It is present Loyola building!
In 1951, the first boy graduated from Loyola. He was Srinivasan Thometti. He was the only student to graduate from Loyola that year.
In 1953, Fr. Hess became the new Principal of Loyola. He brought about many administrative changes. About this time, the teachers' quarters were built.
Discipline was good. Those misbehaving were called to the school on Saturdays. After the compulsory march past, they were given the "punishment for the week" popularly known as the "jug". The others went for a movie show (every Saturday). The school dress consisted of khaki shorts and a khaki shirt.
Fr. Anderson Bakewell, founded the Loyola Scout Troop. The scouts were very active and regularly went for hikes to Ghatsila, Dimna, Chandil and Rivers' meet. There was also a school band which had saxophones, cornets, trumpets etc.
Slowly, steadily the years passed and a completely new Loyola emerged. The Senior Cambridge became I.S.C. and then in 1975, we started the I.C.S.E. In 1984 Loyola added the Plus Two section which became co-ed the following year. The band became the D.B.C (Drum & Bugle Corps), the scouts continued. The school uniform changed. The number of students increased year after year. Today we have 2300 students. The house system which has evolved, promises a better school, in future. The Student Council and Senior Council give a chance to students to become leaders. The various clubs have helped students to learn subjects of their interest and have tapped the talents of many a boy. The kind of laboratories and libraries we have, are much to write home about.
We have been progressing all through. As Fr. Power put it: "Our standards are always rising. But people say it is going down, down, down, … Do not believe them; for if it were so, by this time, we would be far down in Australia!" Thus we believe, is true.
Loyola was once a dream. Now it is a reality. Our only wish is - may it ever remain young and may it grow. Hail Loyola!
Fr. Pius Fernandes S. J.
Jesuit Education has always been a trend setter all over the world. It is recognized, appreciated and emulated for the unique way in which it helps transform a student and prepares him or her for work that promotes the common good, while allowing that student to discern his or her vocation in life. This personal transformation in turn leads to societal transformation thereby achieving the larger aim of creating a better world for all. Teachers in Jesuits schools are not mere instructors. They are facilitators and friends, counselors and confidants, mentors and motivators.
The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the philosophy of teaching in Jesuit Institutions, aims at personality development, wholesome growth, and nurturing the children to bloom into men and women for others, people of competence, conscience and compassion who will carve a niche for themselves in the world. Based on the five Principals of Context, Experience, Action, Evaluation and Reflection it nurtures teacher student relationship and encourages innovation in a climate of academic freedom. In Jesuit schools, teachers teach students, not subjects. Children are encouraged to think critically, reason analytically, solve problems and communicate clearly – these soft skills or core skills being the focus of our teaching.
So…. Welcome to Loyola and see the magic for yourself !