About St. Lawrence’s Convent
St. Lawrence’s Convent is a Roman Catholic Girls’ School, which is patronized by the congregation of Good Shepherd nuns.
The school is known as a little oasis, which presented hundreds of valuable citizens to the nation in her unique history.
History of Our School…
1900
Early Beginnings
1930
Transition and Expansion
Team Expansion
1951
Catholic Church Ownership
1953
Good Shepherd Management
Changes and Growth
Dedicated Staff and Community Support
The Lawrentian Spirit
Our Vision
Spiritual Perfection, Beyond Conventional Knowledge.
Our Mission
To instill in every student love, kindness, and awareness in order to mould heroines, who realizes their calling and duty utilizing God given talents and having spirituality, will that bear witness to Christ.
Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd
Founded in 1835, the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd is an international congregation of Catholic religious sisters with apostolic and contemplative lifestyles that has established social service ministries around the world. Present in 67 countries on five continents, it works to empower lives, uphold rights, and restore the dignity of girls, women, and children and is renowned for its work to end human trafficking.
The Sisters are committed to four core values: mercy, reconciliation, individual worth, and zeal for the salvation of souls. Their founders, Saints John Eudes and Mary Euphrasia, recognized in each person the image of God.
Vision
Mission
St. Lawrence
(Patron Saint)
Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to the poor and the needy. When a persecution broke out, Pope St. Sixtus was condemned to death. As he was led to execution, Lawrence followed him weeping, “Father, where are you going without your deacon?” he said. “I am not leaving you, my son,” answered the Pope. “In three days you will follow me.” Full of joy, Lawrence gave to the poor the rest of the money he had on hand and even sold expensive vessels to have more to give away.
The Prefect of Rome, a greedy pagan, thought the Church had a great fortune hidden away. So he ordered Lawrence to bring the Church’s treasure to him. The Saint said he would, in three days. Then he went through the city and gathered together all the poor and sick people supported by the Church. When he showed them to the Prefect, he said: “This is the Church’s treasure!”
In great anger, the Prefect condemned Lawrence to a slow, cruel death. The Saint was tied on top of an iron grill over a slow fire that roasted his flesh little by little, but Lawrence was burning with so much love of God that he almost did not feel the flames. In fact, God gave him so much strength and joy that he even joked. “Turn me over,” he said to the judge. “I’m done on this side!” And just before he died, he said, “It’s cooked enough now.” Then he prayed that the city of Rome might be converted to Jesus and that the Catholic Faith might spread all over the world. After that, he went to receive the martyr’s reward. Saint Lawrence’s feast day is August 10th.
School Anthem
Unfurl the banner Red and Gold,
Set it aloft for all to see,
Red for the toil, tears, trials untold
Gold for the crown of victory.
True to our Motto we’ll ever be,
For glory we shall solely seek,
By noble deeds done cheerfully,
With hearts magnanimous and meek.
Martyr bless the crown and palm,
Thro’ fiery torments thou didst win,
Preserve thy children from every harm,
Safe from the scorching flames of sins.
Pure heart of Mary’, neath thy care,
Keep us forever pure like thee,
Sweet heart of Jesus hear our prayer,
May thy heart be our sanctuary.
School of our girlhood years to thee,
We pledge our love and loyalty,
O red and gold, thro ‘triumph thro’ strife
Blazon our trail to endless life.
Unfurl the banner Red and Gold,
Set it aloft for all to see,
Red for the toil, tears, trials untold
Gold for the crown of victory.
Houses
School Uniform Pattern
Rules and Regulations
For the efficient administration of discipline, students are advised to abide by the following rules and regulations.
UNIFORM
The school uniform is a white, low waist frock with four box pleats and the prescribed school pocket.
White socks and shoes should be worn. Wearing of gold bangles and chains is prohibited.
The hair should be neatly combed and tied with red ribbons.
Attendance
1. All students should be punctual and be in school before 7.15 a.m on school days.
Late comers will be admitted only with a valid excuse, at the discretion of the principal.
2. All students should be regular in their attendance.
3. Absence from school due to any reason must be recorded in the Record Book, signed by a parent and counter signed by the class teacher.
4. Continued absence for a week or more should have the principal’s approval.
Behavior of students
1. Students should behave well, while travelling to and from school in whatever conveyance chosen.
Failure to observe this will result in an inquiry and stern action will be taken.
2. Students should respect and obey the school prefects who have been appointed to maintain good discipline.
3. No student should leave the school premises during school hours whatever the reason maybe, without the written permission of the principal.
4. All letters to students, addressed to the school will be scrutinized by the school authorities.
5. Students can bring their own breakfast and lunch or can opt to have it from the school canteen at specified times.
6. Students who attend afternoon or weekend classes or classes during holidays, should do so in their school uniform.
7. Damage to school property is liable to be recovered from the student.
8. Students are not allowed to appear in advertisements related to the media.
Meet teachers
Parents can meet the teachers, if necessary only on the 1st Thursday of each month during school hours.