St. Francis School, Palayur is an English Medium co-educational school, established and conducted by the T.O.R Franciscans. The heavenly patron of the school is St. Francis of Assisi. It is goverened by the Franciscan Society which is a Religious and Charitable Organization registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
The T.O.R Franciscans run several schools in India and abroad, in which young people belonging to every creed, social class, community and linguistic group are educated through the medium of English and the regional languages. These institutions are the part of Catholic Church's effort to share in the country's educational understanding. This effort, while particularly responsible to the Christian Community, has always been at the service of the whole nation. Thus, in these institutions, recognized as Christian Minority Institutions, the primary purpose is to educate Christian children, however, non-Christian children, may also be admitted. The religious beliefs of all students are treated with respect.
Established on 11th June 2007, the school is situated in the heart of Palayur, Chavakkad, a stretch of beautiful coastline sanctified by the footprints of St. Thomas the Apostle. The ambience of the campus is serene and salubrious which facilitates a proper environment for education and conducive atmosphere for training for life.
The institution has a holistic approach to education where by the scholastic performance of the pupil is reinforced by the Christian and Franciscan ideals of universal brotherhood, love, peace, joy and kindness. Exemplary discipline, outstanding academic performance and excellence in co-curricular & extra-curricular activities are the hallmark of every St. Francis student.
It is manned by dedicated, competent and highly qualified Fathers, Sisters and teachers who create and foster all round growth of the students. Franciscan Education focuses on clear outcomes and outstanding intellectual, psychological and moral growth of the students. We believe schools are the unit of change and strive to ensure equitable opportunity, resources and outcomes for students of all backgrounds. The school encourages, promotes and supports innovative ideas and original thinking and measures and reports on the effectiveness of our efforts at various stages. is serene and salubrious which facilitates a proper environment for education and conducive atmosphere for training for life.
The Franciscan vision of education is- To spread the love of God in the heart of all people, in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, by imparting the values of human dignity, brotherhood, equality, justice and love of nature.
'For God and Country' is the motto of St. Francis School. Our constant endeavor is to ingrain the values of "Service before Self" and to inculcate the importance of duty to fellow beings before expecting their rights. The Franciscan Society aims at the integral development of the whole person, enlightened leadership, social responsibility and commitment to nation building. Over the years, it has built its own image, culture and ethos. It has excelled in the field of education and has striven to produce dynamic and socially useful citizens for our country respecting all castes, creeds and religions and above all upholding the core value of human dignity in the name of "God and Country."
St. Francis School staunchly believes in the integral development of the whole person firmly tooted in values with impeccable character. We leave no stones unturned to inculcate a sense of duty and responsibility based on the ideals of peace love, brotherhood, respect, and joy blending the wisdom of our past with the knowledge of the present for a glorious future in the service of God and Country.
Children’s dreams, interests and goals are as important as anyone else’s, and that includes the teacher. Co-designer with students, they always come up with innovative ways to improve group and individual learning processes. The student is enabled to learn, speak and write English and other languages in real world situations. The teacher is a coach, mentor and friend who is responsive to their personal needs and interests so the learning happens in a very natural and effective way.
The medium of Instruction is English but special emphasis is given to Malayalam, the mother tongue and Hindi, the national language together with history, Geography, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Training, Computer Application, Hindustani Music, Economics, Fine Arts, Martial Arts, Environmental Science, Moral Science etc.
One thing is for certain - life in St. Francis is never dull or boring! A variety of activities are offered which are designed to introduce students to collaborative learning, enhance study skills, and provide opportunities which build social and academic support networks. Extracurricular activities including teamwork, cultural events, sporting events, theatrical presentations and social activities make it a treasure trove of learning.
Boys: Sand colour/Blue/White shorts or full pants with fancy Check/ White/ Blue shirt, Black/White leather shoes with Sand colour/White socks and school belt.
Girls: Sand colour/Blue/White Pinafore/full pants with fancy Check/ White/ Blue shirt, Coat, Black/White leather shoes with Sand colour/White socks, school belt and Ribbon/Hair band.
The school owns and runs a fleet of buses on selected routes to assist the students who want to avail them.
