Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School
| Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School பெத்தி செமினேர் மேனிலைப்பள்ளி |
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Latin: Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum
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| 355, Mahatma Gandhi Road Pondicherry India, 605 001 |
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| Coordinates | 11°56′00.12″N 79°49′46.14″E / 11.9333667°N 79.8294833°ECoordinates: 11°56′00.12″N 79°49′46.14″E / 11.9333667°N 79.8294833°E |
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| School type | Private Higher Secondary School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Saint Joseph |
| Founded | January 1844 |
| Opened | 19th March 1846 |
| Status | Open |
| School board | Matriculation / State Board |
| President | Most Rev. Antony Anandarayar |
| Rev. Fr. M.S. John Bosco | |
| Vice principal | Rev. Fr. A. Arokiaraj |
| Vice principal | Rev. Fr. S. Edward Anandaraj |
| Gender | all-male |
| Classes | Lower and upper Kindergarten 1 Std to 12 Std |
| Medium of language | English |
| Campuses | Main Campus Upalam Campus |
| Campus | Urban |
| Houses | Red House, Blue House, Yellow House and Green House |
| Colour(s) | White and Grey |
| Nickname | PSHSS |
| Website | http://www.petitseminaire.org |
Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School is a higher secondary school for boys in the state of Pondicherry, India.
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[edit] History
The history of Petit Seminaire dates back to 1844 as a seminary attended by 89 students of whom 25 were ecclesiastical students aspiring for priesthood. In 1873 it became a public college. In 1880, Petit Seminaire stopped receiving government subsidy, and has maintained its financial independence.
The student population showed an increase from 800 in 1903 to 1100 in 1907, of whom 700 were Catholics. In 1932, the English section was upgraded into a high school, preparing boys for matriculation and was affiliated with the Madras university. In July 1978, Petit Seminare was born again, this time as Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School, offering two courses of study at the higher secondary level.
[edit] Motto
The school's motto is "Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum" meaning "Nothing is great unless good".
[edit] Religious teaching
The class on Catholic doctrine is compulsory for all Catholic students. For non-Catholic students value education classes are conducted on the Christian version of morality, and values of simplicity, dignity of labour, forgiveness, tolerance and generosity.
[edit] Clergies from Petit Seminaire
The alumni of Petit Seminaire include several bishops and priest, among others:
1. Most Rev. Dr. Michael Augustine,D.D,D.C.L, (Archbishop Emeritus of Pondicherry and Cuddalore),who was also Vice Principal (sous-director) of Petit Seminaire in 1961
2. Most Rev. Dr. Yvon Ambrose, Bishop of Tuticorin,
3. Rev.Fr. A. J. C. Lawrence,,who was also Vice Principal (sous-director) of Petit Seminaire in 1976 (Clergy of Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore),
4. Rev.Fr. J. Paul (served as Principal for the longest period of time- The Golden Era of petit seminaire ) (Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore)...
Etc...
When Fr. J. Paul became the principal of Petit Seminaire School, Pondicherry (December 1984), there were 3500 students and when he was leaving the school the strength was increased to 6100.
He produced 100% results quite a few times both in Matriculation and higher Secondary. The school got the First few Ranks consistently in the Pondicherry State. It became the number one school in spots and games also.
It was judged as the best institution in sports and games consecutively for many years in the region of Pondicherry.
By his efforts, in JIPMER Medical College out of 17 seats 8 seats are given to the petit Seminaire Students.
He was the first person who introduced Computers among Pondicherry Schools. Payroll, Fee collection, Rank Card, Transfer Certificate, Processing of Result, Publication of Result etc., were fully computerized by him.
He organized all private schools and became the first Secretary of it. After 15 years of struggle he got Pension, Family Pension, Gratuity and Medical Allowances for the Private school Teachers.
He started the Archdiocesan Coaching Center for Professional Courses in 1984. In this effort he got an outstanding success.
He was the secretary of education from the inception of the Board, excepting the years he was abroad for studies. In 1983, the Diocesan Education Committee, the forerunner of Archdiocesan Education Committee, was formed. He was the Secretary then. In 1992, the Board was formed and he became the Secretary too.
[edit] Rivalry
There's always been a great rivalry between all the schools in the same city (Thiruvalluvar Govt. Girl's Higher Secondary School,St. Joseph Of Cluny Higher Secondary School,St Patrick Higher Secondary School,Immaculate Heart of Mary's Girl's Higher Secondary School).Students Compete in state toppers ,sports and other Activities in which majority of them Petit Seminaire Emerged as Winners.
[edit] Curriculum
[edit] Languages
Tamil is taught as a compulsory subject to all students up to 5th standard. Tamil, Hindi and French are offered as optionals from 6th standard onwards.
[edit] Physical health education
Physical training and health education is given to all the students from Lower Kindergarten(L.K.G.) to Higher Secondary level.
Life Oriented Education is present in curriculum. 'Human Resource Development' subject is taken from 4th standard to 9th stanadard.
[edit] Computer education
All students from the L.K.G. to 10th grade are given hands-on computer experience. Computer science is taught as a subject along with Mathematics. It has been extended to 11th and 12th standard students.
[edit] Majors/subjects offered in higher secondary course
- Part I - Languages - English
- Part II - Tamil, Hindi, French
- Part III - Optional
- Group I - Biology, Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics (2 sections)- A1, A2
- Group II - Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science (2 sections) B1, B2
- Group III - Commerce, Economics, Accounts & Computer Science. (1 section) C
[edit] Facilities
- There are physics, chemistry and biology laboratories. Every year nearly Rs. 100,000 is spent to equip the laboratories.
- The school has two computer labs, one at the main school and the other at the nursery school. The main school lab has about 60 PCs and a LAN with three terminals. The nursery school has ten PCs. Examination results and financial transactions are computerised.
- The school has a library with over 50,000 books.
- School buses are provided to rural students.
- Play grounds are available. Nursery school(Uppalam) Main Ground is for Football, Cricket, Handball, Table tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Badminton, Badminton and other outdoor games and activities. Main school venue has basketball court, table tennis court, Indoor Badminton court(Escande Hall) and an assembly ground adjacent to school church. NCC and Karate training is conducted in primary school ground.
