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St. Xavier's U.P. School, Velur
സെന്റ് സേവ്യേഴ്സ് യു.പി. സ്കൂൾ, വേലൂർ
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St. Xavier's U.P. School, Velur P.O., 680601

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Coordinates10.6392481, 76.1660326
Information
TypeAided School
Established1903
School boardKerala State Education Board
School districtThrissur
OversightThrissur Corporate Educational Agency
School code24361
Head teacherJohn Anthony C.
Grades1–7
LanguageMalayalam and English
Campus sizeLarge classrooms, spacious playground
Last updated: 27 July 2024

St. Xavier's U.P. School, Velur is an aided school located in Velur, a village in the Kunnamkulam sub-district under the Chavakadu education district of the Thrissur revenue district in Kerala, India. The school, which is run by the Thrissur Corporate Educational Agency, was established in 1903.

History

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St. Xavier's U.P. School was founded in 1903 on the land historically associated with Arnos Pathiri. It began as a Lower Primary School and grew into an Upper Primary School. In 1920, the Upper Primary section was started under the leadership of K.A. Venkateswarayar, who became the first headmaster of the UP section. The school was managed by a local committee, and Olakkengkil Parinjunni served as manager until his death in 1948.

The early headmasters included notable figures such as Professor Joseph Mundassery Kical Varghese and Kunhiporinchumaster from Chovannur Manali.

Location

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The school is situated near the St. Francis Xavier's Forane Church, Velur in the northwestern part of Thrissur district. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Kunnamkulam sub-district in the Chavakadu education district.

Educational Administration

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School Facilities

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St. Xavier's U.P. School offers the following facilities:

  • Large classrooms
  • Spacious playground
  • Computer lab
  • Smart classrooms
  • Kitchen
  • 15 toilets
  • All classrooms have lighting and two fans

Extracurricular Activities

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The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities:

  • Band Troupe
  • Vidyarangam Art & Literature Club
  • Scouts and Guides
  • Abacus
  • Yoga
  • Karate
  • Dance
  • Sports Training
  • Cubs and Bulbuls

School Leadership

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  • Head Teacher: John Anthony C.
  • PTA President: Cletus Maliekal
  • MPTA President: Suvita Sivaraman

Medium of Instruction

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The school provides education in both Malayalam and English.

Grades

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The school caters to students from grades 1 through 7, covering both Lower Primary and Upper Primary section.

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