About Us
SJPS
About Us
Success isn’t something that is accomplished in a day. It is the achievement after
battles and persistence. St. Johns Public School (SJPS) is the fruit of Hard work
– Dreams – Dedication – Devotion – Discipline – Determination.
The building of St. Joseph’s Technical Institute (Four huge workshops and ITI
Classrooms) was lying vacant since 2001. In 2004 the director of SJTI, Fr. David
Paul proposed to the then administration to start a CBSE School. When
Fr. Sebastian Annaikandathil became the Provincial in September 2008, the
administration granted permission to start a CBSE school. The residential
portion of St. Joseph’s Technical Institute was renovated to accommodate
senior confreres and was renamed as Mermier Sadan. The students’ section of
the ITI, the gym, and the computer department were cleared and arrangements
were made for the classrooms and the office for the school. The school was
named Fr. Peter Mermier School (CBSE). Fr. Pius Gonsalves was appointed as
the first manager of the school in the year 2009.
Mermier School was blessed on 1st July 2009 by Fr. Sebastian Annaikkandathil,
the then Provincial in the presence of Ms. Kavita Ghate, Ward Member of Nagpur
Municipal Corporation. The first academic year of the school began with
eighteen students. Late Sr. Dolores from the congregation of Sisters of the Cross
(Holy Cross Sisters) was the first one to come. Mrs. Vidya Bhanu, a retired
teacher from St. John’s school was of great help till a resident principal could be
appointed. In 2011-12 NFC (Nagpur Fransalian Corporation) officially handed
over the management of the school to FES (Fransalian Education Society) which
was running St. John’s High School. FES renamed the school as St. Johns
Public School (CBSE) in 2012.
The impact of the initial stage, led to great demand for admission and
infrastructure facilities. Schools are complex organizations, and each comes
with its unique stakeholders and challenges. From 2011 FES members
Fr. Muthuswamy and the late Fr. Joe Denis took a keen interest in the school
infrastructure. Fr. Jacob K. and Fr. Muthuswamy served as acting principals till
- It is always the principals who are often tasked with making big sweeping
changes. In 2015 the NFC began the construction of the new school building
and it was blessed and inaugurated in September 2018 by the Superior General
Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil.
Fr. George Kurickal took over as principal from 2015-2019, during this period,
he focused on the experiences of learning the school culture through
interactions with the staff and attempting changes which they felt were
necessary for improving the teaching and learning process. Under his tenure the
old ruined building of SJTI was demolished and a new building with spacious
classrooms, library and other composite labs were built. It received the NOC
from the Government of Maharashtra on 1st June 2016.
The school owes special gratitude to the confreres of Mermier Sadan,
especially to Fr. Emmanuel Vattamattam, the Manager, Fr. Philip Simon, Office
Administrator, and Fr. David Paul for their valuable support and guidance.
From the year 2023, Fr. Arun Poulose, Principal of the school has set the level
of expectations to meet their own goals through curriculum instruction and
programs, and providing high grade facilities for the students which is an
inclusion of Skilled Holistic Development and will impart smart learning to all.
Being a goal-oriented person, Fr. Arun P who loves to chase his dreams is at the
steering wheel navigating the ship and sailing SJPS to success and to
transform the brick walls and concrete slabs into an architectural design thus
giving face-upliftment to the school which will in turn play a pivotal role to
foster an atmosphere of environment of learning.
Today our school has a library with more than 7000 books, classrooms with
smart classes, Labs – Science, Maths & Computers, music room and activity
room, well equipped basketball, football, and badminton court.
St. Johns Public School is a Catholic minority unaided private institution to be
affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. As a Catholic school,
we are working not only for the intellectual, cultural and physical development
of the students but also for formation of character by inculcating sound moral
principles so that they grow up as good children of God and responsible citizens
of 21st century.
Education of children is the joint responsibility of the school authorities and the
parents, characterized by a supportive community, consistent and purposeful
feedback, a safe learning environment, excellent resources, facilities and a
commitment to extracurricular activities and so we are happy to inform that our
school has enrolled more than 1200 students. Many milestones have been
achieved and many still have to be reached. We at St. Johns Public School will
continue our unceasing efforts to mould the young minds into well balanced
personalities with confidence and zeal befitting the standards of this portal of
education.
Hence, your co-operation is needed to ensure the progress of your ward in
studies. While helping the children to do their homework and supervising their
studies, parents and guardian should remember that self-help is the best help.
Fr. George Kurickal handed over the pattern of responsibility of taking charge
of the school to Fr. Bosco P. Soon Fr. Bosco realized that getting the School
Affiliated to the CBSE was the need of the hour. During his tenure from
2019-2023, he worked tirelessly day and night to get the school affiliated. He
collaborated with the management to collect and set all the records in its place
which at the end bore sweet fruits. October 19th 2019, was marked as Red-
Letter Day in the History of St. Johns Public School as our school was affiliated
to CBSE bearing Number 1130895. It was a leap of faith of God’s blessings and
a day of rejoicing for the parents, students, staff and management.