History

LOYOLA UCCHTAR MADHYAMIK VIDYALAYA - KUNKURI

Loyola Ucchtar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Kunkuri, Dt. Jashpur (CG) is established and managed by the Jesuits, a Roman Catholic Religious Order (Christian Minority Group) according to their Jesuit school standard for excellence. It is conducted by members of Madhya Pradesh Jesuit Province (M.P. Et C.G.) of the 'Society of Jesus' commonly called as the 'Jesuits'.

The 'Society of Jesus', a Roman Catholic Religious Order founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, has been active in the field of education throughout the world since its foundation. The Society of Jesus in India is providing quality educational service to the nation reaching out all age groups of people. It is managing number of Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary schools, institutes of business and rural management, institute of media and communications etc. where millions of young people of both sexes belonging to every class, community and religious group are being educated. These institutes are part of the Catholic Church's effort to share in the country's educational undertaking.

This effort, while particularly responsible to the Christian community, has always been at the service of the whole nation. In these institutions, recognized as Christian Minority Institutions, the religious beliefs of all students are treated with respect; students learn to value inter-religious collaboration and acquire basic understanding of and respect for the faith vision of the members of the diverse religious communities, while deepening their own response to God.

Jesuit education is inspired by the vision of man drawn from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. who symbolizes Love and Forgiveness of God, who lives in solidarity with all who suffer and pours out his life in the service of others for the total and integral liberation of human person leading to participation in the life of God Himself. Jesuit education is also based on the principles of character formation elaborated by St. Ignatius of Loyola.

"While it respects the integrity of academic disciplines, the concern of Jesuit education is preparation of life Jesuit education is also concerned with the ways in which students will make use of their formation within the human community, in the service of others. The goal of Jesuit education in today's understanding of Ignatian world-view is not to prepare a socio-economic elite but rather to educate leaders in service."

(The Characteristics of Jesuit Education #37, 110) "Jesuit education system is a failure if the student moves out from its institution without having grown in his sense of divine reverence of the sacred, respect for human life, compassion for the poor, concern for justice, awareness of oppressive social structures and commitment to help to build a more just and more humane community." (Fr.Peter-HansKolvenbach,S.J.) This vision and the principals of character formation give Jesuit institutions a specific character and set before their staff and students the sense of the divine, the ideals of humanism and service towards which they are invited continually to strive. Loyola Ucchtar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, therefore aims at the integral formation of each student:

  • The fullest possible development of all the God-given talents which are to be put to use for the good of the human community.
  • Sound intellectual formation with growing ability to reason reflectively, logically and critically.
  • Development of the imaginative, affective and creative dimension of each student who can appreciate literature, aesthetics, music and the fine arts.
  • Development of communication skills.
  • Physical development through sports and physical education.
  • Formation in values and development of attitudes of respect, love and service transcending race, culture and religion.
  • Development of an ability to critically assess the reality, the values and the social trends of the contemporary would; and honestly confront the social injustices of racism, sexism and religious intolerance, violence of human rights and the problem of the socially marginalized
  • Development of sense of social justice and dignity of labour To accomplish this, it endeavors to create a school climate, which generates a love for learning, habit of critical thought and accurate expression; and strength of character and moral values needed for life that are socially meaningful. To this end special efforts are made:
  • To help students acquire sound judgment, spiritual orientation and an integrated character.
  • To encourage them continually to strive for excellence in every field.
  • To be clear and firm on principles; courageous and resolute in action.
  • To value and judiciously use their freedom.
  • To overcome selfishness and lack of concern for others and commit themselves in the service of their fellow-humans and become agents of progressive social changes.
  • DTo instill in them a true national spirit, a deep love for the motherland, an appreciation of Indian culture, values, languages and things Indian; and a keen civic and social sense.