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HISTORY OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF TARBES IN MADURAI DIOCESE

The life of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes in the Madurai diocese began in 1969 at the trust-run Chesire home. People with mental and physical disabilities were served by this home. Our sisters provided them with loving care for forty years. Through the help of numerous donations, the sisters worked to enhance their living conditions by erecting infrastructure and other necessities to make their lives more pleasant. .

There have been issues with the sisters and administration since 2000. The provincial administration made the decision to buy our own land after realizing this. We were able to buy a piece of land and register it on March 28 2008 after 40 years of living in Madurai and a year-long search. The provincial was Sr. Maria Goretti Martis. Thirumangalam was the location of the purchased land. The sisters had to leave the Chashire Home because of the Authorities pressure and the affectionate care they provided for the underprivileged members of society.

On November 11, 2008, sisters Anita Ernimos, Bertha, and Leema Arockiamary, along with counselor Sr. Jeyarani and the assistance of Palotine fathers and brothers, moved to the rented house. The sisters resolved old accounts, transferred all records to the management, and departed from Chesire home with a heavy heart

The sister established the CBR [Community Based Rehabilitation] program for the disabled in 30 communities while residing in the rented home. Puthiya Desai New Direction was the name of this show. On World Disability Day, December 3, 2008, the sisters launched the program. To get the program going, we had three field staff members.

On July 8, 2009, the new community building’s foundation was laid. We were blessed with a new community building on April 7, 2010. The house was blessed and the Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Arch-Bishop Peter Fernando. Life in the new community Sr. Anita Eranimos, Sr. Magdaline, Sr.Josephine Jeyarani, Sr. Lourdu Mary, Sr. Alex Rani, and Sr. Kala began on May 1st with a community Mass.

The special school building was blessed and opened on May 26. In order to receive a government funding, DDRO Mr. Kanagaraj suggested establishing a special school rather than a daycare center.

Catecheism in the parish and substation photo & Home Visit

Catecheism

Home Visit

Reg.S.No.271/2014

Community’s involvement in the Education:

St. Joseph’s Special School
(Institution for the Mentally Challenged Children)
Thirumangalam-Madurai-India

“Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.”
– Isa 43:4

SCHOOL OVERVIEW:

St. Joseph’s Special School [Residential] is like a little Garden of God’s love where strengthened by God’s love the Mentally challenged children grow and bloom to the full. The school is named after the name of our institution St. Joseph the foster father of Jesus and our patron saint. It was inaugurated on July 4th 2011 with 12 students, who are mentally challenged. Our Foundressess , always guided by St. Joseph they availed themselves to the needs of the milieu. It’s their spirit which enabled us the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes to give ourselves to these children with special needs. Thus we felt the need to open an institutionalized programme for the mentally challenged children, who are most vulnerable among all the different categories of Differently abled people. It is to Provide an equal opportunities for a better quality life and make them feel confident that they are able in their inability and make their lives worth living. At present there are 33 students and we want to make our special school the garden of God’s love a place for many to come in and gain their life to the full.

VISION

Inspired by Jesus the Divine teacher and Healer, following the liberative mission by the creative spirit of our foundresses, We are urged to participate in the TEACHING, healing and empowering ministry TO EMPOWER THE POWERLESS WITH OPPORTUNITIES AND POSSIBILITIES TO BRING OUT THEIR ABILITIES THUS restore the human dignity and wholeness of our brothers and sisters with special needs.

MISSION

Special Education and Socio-Medical Apostolate.

Objectives of the Organization - Both long term & short term

To provide special education and ensure the right to care, protection, education, security and equal opportunity for the intellectually challenged children
To Provide equal opportunities for a better quality life
To provide rehabilitation work of the children with disabilities as usual giving them the necessary skills and vocational training
To empower the powerless with opportunities and possibilities to bring out their abilities.
Counseling parents of CWDs, siblings and the community to give care and support to the children with disabilities
To provide and promote holistic health care.
To promote, social, economic and cultural well being of the differently abled people.
To restore freedom, respect and dignity of every person specially the marginalized and differently abled people.
To create a counter culture through socio-medical and educational activities.
Barrier-free Environment to enable the differently abled to move about safely and freely and to support the independent functioning of the individuals
Form Youth and women volunteers to help propagate the need for prevention of disability.

AIM OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL

To provide Institutionalized and all-round development programme through special Education [Residential] , Medical intervention, Rehabilitation measures and personal care for the Mentally Challenged children.

CHILDREN UNDER OUR DIRECT CARE BELONGS TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

Mental Retardation
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
Cerebral Palsy
Slow learning
Learning Disability
Multiple disability
Down’s Syndrome

CHILDREN LEARN UNDER THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:

Early intervention
Preliminary stage
Pre-primary
Primary
Intermediate
Secondary
Pre-vocational
Vocational

CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Inclusive set-up)

Pre-reading
Pre-writing
Language
Maths
Science
Social
Health and Hygiene

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVIES

Daily living skills[MDPS syllabus]
Sports
Cultural programme
In-door and out-door Games
Drama and Music
Arts and crafts
Gardening
Exposure programme
Storytelling and concepts
Yoga and General knowledge

OTHER PROGRAMMES

Video game
Celebrations of National festivals
Film show
Quiz

MEDICAL INTERVENTION

Regular medical check-up
Treatment for mild ailments
Referral services

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION

Early stimulation
Speech therapy
Sand therapy
Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Dance and music therapy
Play therapy
Occupational therapy

Other services rendered by our school

Educational help to the poor children
Parents Teachers Association
Family counseling
Need based vocational training
Home based training
Training programme for parents and teachers

DREAM FOR THE FUTURE

The Dream of St. Joseph’s Special School is to provide a sustainable and beautiful garden of GOD’S LOVE to the children with special needs, where they can feel at home, grow and bloom to the full.

Special School Photos

CBR

St. Joseph’s Matriculation school

Forms of involvement

Faith based education
We emphasize character building, discipline and ethical values such as honesty, compassion and service.
We engage in interfaith educational initiatives promoting peace and understanding.
We collaborate with governments for the any reformation in education system according to the signs of the time.
We promote character formation alongside academic performance.

VISION:

STRENTHENED BY GOD’S LOVE “WE GROW AND SHINE”

MISSION:

TO BE A CENTRE OF LEARNING WITH INTEGRATED VALUES AND QUALITY EDUCATION FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN A CHANGING AND COMPLEX WORLD

OBJECTIVES:

To Provide Quality Education By Inculcating In Every Student Sense of Values Both Human And Spiritual, Leading Them To Ultimate Realty-600*t0 Promote The Social Economic And Culitural Wellbeing To Become The Beter Citizen Of The Society.
To Provide Equal Opportunity To The Econoiiically And Socialy Powerless
To Lead Every Student To Selfless Love And Service
To Lead Every Student To Become An Agent Of Justice, Peace, Reconciliation And Liberation
To Enable Every Student To Tend Towards Wholeness.
To Impart Knowledge And Values To Respect The Dignity Of Every One.

Schools managed and supported:

In the beginning stage of the school , it was supported by the province now it has become the self sufficient managing with the source of the school income.

Contribution to students holistic formation:

We help students understand their purpose, build inner strength. We create a caring , supportive environment. We do encourage participation in sports, yoga and healthy living as part of spiritual and physical balance. We celebrate religious and cultural festivals. Given importance for drama, art, and dance linked to tradition and values.

Achievements, Value – based education, inclusive education practices:

Our students participate in different competitions conducted by the state government and schools
Teaching right and wrong , honesty, kindness, respect, and responsibility.
We help students make ethical decisions in life.
We provide personalized attention including those with learning difficulties get the same opportunities.
Here every child feels valued and supported.