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IJHSS History

Three score and a decade ago the Saintly Bishop of Quilon,Founder of school Rt. Rev. Dr. Jerome M. Fernandez Rt. Rev. Dr. Jerome M. Fernandez invoked the light of Infant Jesus into the formation of an educational institution 'Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian School' to cater to the educational needs of the masses, particularly to those of the Anglo-Indian Community among whose residences the school is situated at Tangasseri. The historic Tangasseri, replenished by the rich touches of the Dutch, the Portuguese and the English settlements, houses the school that bears, in a wider sense, the glory of the West and the East.

The geographic profile of Tangasseri in the southwest of Quilon is of a promontory lulled with affection by the waves of the Arabian sea waves. The ancient Light House, a landmark of Quilon is guide to the navigators and an attractive tourist spot of Quilon. The Light House beam flashes over the school that looks over to the blue Arabian Sea surging and heaving with many a tale to tell us. The school communicates with the great sea and shares in unspoken language the mysterious secrets the city, yet easily reachable. The Tangasseri Fort Wall preserved by the Archaeological Former manager Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Fernandez Department and the Sand Stone Arch gate (Elephant Gate) that marks the entry point to the proper Tangasseri reflect the European presence. The ancient Bishop House at a stone’s throw away from the school is an epitome of the spiritual and educational tradition of Quilon Diocese, first of its kind in Asia and one of the few to receive the imprint of St. Thomas who is believed to have sailed to Kerala in 52 A.D. and truths of the by-gone ages. The school is sheltered from the sick hurry of the city, yet easily reachable. The Tangasseri Fort Wall preserved by the Archaeological Department and the Sand Stone Arch gate (Elephant Gate) that marks the entry point to the proper Tangasseri reflect the European presence. The ancient Bishop House at a stone’s throw away from the school is an epitome of the spiritual and educational tradition of Quilon Diocese, first of its kind in Asia and one of the few to receive the imprint of St. Thomas who is believed to have sailed to Kerala in 52 A.D.

Bishop Joseph G. Fernandez who patronized the school after the founder-patron Jerome Fernandez for about 23 years nourished the steady growth of the school. The present Patron and Manager of our school Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman, the Bishop of Quilon is our guiding light. An educationist and former principal of Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, His Excellency’s vision for IJAIHSS has been taking the school to unconquered heights for the past one decade. The Principal, Rev. Dr. Silvie Antony, a dedicated teacher and an outstanding administrator, guides the teachers and students in the confident march.

Now the school, with a strength of 3805 students and 150 staff, is gearing up Present manager Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman to celebrate it’s platinum jubilee in the year 2015. We, the Infant Jesus family remember with gratitude the former Local Managers and all the Principals who have left their footprints in the history of this institution. The school has a vibrant Alumni Association which is a stronghold for all our endeavours. Our prided Alumni comprises cine artistes Suresh Gopi and Mukesh; Olympian athlete Late. Suresh Babu; Sunny Varkey, world’s largest provider of private education; Alphonse Earayil IPS, former DGP of Kerala; George Alexander, MD Muthoot.