School type aided Established 1921 Gender female Founded 1921 | Patron saint(s) St.Ignatius Head of school Sister Number of students nearly 4000 | |
Motto Virtue is our strongest shield Similar ROSEMA MATRIC HIGHER, Sri Jayendra Saraswat, St John's Higher Secondar, Bell Matriculat Higher S, Pushpalata Matric Higher S | ||
St. Ignatius' Convent Higher Secondary School is a school for girls in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli. The school is run by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is popularly known for its discipline and good education.
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History
Before the independence of India, there was a need for a girls' school in Tirunelveli. To meet this need, St. Ignatius' was founded in 1921 by a Belgian sister called Mother Marie Louise de Meester. Initially, when the school was started there were only three students, but has grown to nearly 8000 students.
Motto
The motto of the school is Virtue is our strongest shield.
References
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