Brief History of the Management

St.Antony’s Matric Hr Sec School is run by the Sister’ s of the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph, is one of the international congregations in the Roman Catholic Church, founded by Rev.Fr.Mathias Wolff SJ in 1822 in Holland with a view of furthering the cause of women education as it was the need of that time. The charism of the society of JMJ is “Ever Adaptable Apostolic Availability.” Accordingly we adapt ourselves to the signs of the times and carry out various apostolates like Education, Health Care, Social and Evangelization. Sr.Stanislaus Swamikannu was the first Indian member in the education ministry and her contribution to JMJ education ministry is noteworthy.

The beginnings of Education Ministry at Kallidaikurichi

St.Antony’s Matric Hr Sec School was previously known as St.Antony’ s English Medium Primary School, managed by the sisters of “ Congregation of Immaculate Conception”, changed hands with us JMJ Sisters on 4th June 1984. From then on it was under the care of sisters of the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph catering to the educational needs of the people of Kallidaikurichi and around. Until the academic year 1998-1999 it continued to exist as St.Antony’ s English Medium Primary School with the Recognition from Std I to V . Gradually the School was upgraded and converted to Matriculation School in the year 1996 Recognized by the Govt. of Tamilnadu. In connection with the increasing strength and the need for more class rooms a new site was purchased in 1998 and the construction was being done with the needed facilities , and with good infrastructure that are required. As the school kept developing and the need arose it was upgraded to Higher Secondary in the academic year 2012-2013.

St. Antony’s Matric. Hr. Sec. School had accomplished three decades of service with various milestones and presently it stands in par with existing educational institutions in and around Kallidaikurichi. Today all walks of people in the surrounding area benefit the education offered by our institution and people appreciate the value based training given to our students along with modern education. It is notable to mention that inspite of mushrooming up of the schools around every year, our school never lost its prominence among the people.

• God consciousness.
• Love and respect for the humanity.
• Integrity
• Self-discipline.
• Courage and determination.
• Tolerance
• Commitment to Society.
• Service above Self.
• A healthy lifestyle
• Contribution to eco- harmony

Love, Joy and Service