Who We Are
Assisi School for the deaf and the blind was founded by Assisi sisters of Mary immaculate under the guidance of Rev: Msgr. Joseph Kandathil in 1968 at Neerpara, Thalayolaparampu in Kottayam District. Government of Kerala recognised the institution up to 7th standard by 1975-76 academic year. In 1993 Assisi School for the blind was shifted to Kalaketty, a naturally blessed and beautiful rural location in Erattupetta. Today, Asissi School for the Blind Kalaketty is a well-respected private aided malayalam medium specialist regional resource for children of primary and upper primary classes. School has all required facilities including well built and maintained class rooms, Library, rooms for non-teaching activities, computer aided learning lab, modern toilets, playground for cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and other sports.
We believe in overall development of the students by balancing academics, extracurricular activities, sports in the state of art infrastructure within the campus. The school has changed the life of many students in 44 years passing out students through their academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the school and in the community. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students. The opportunities provided to students in these three areas of provision play a crucial role in the development of confidence and self-esteem and preparation for life beyond their schooling. Collaborating with parents and educators, we provides a full menu of resources and services designed to help all visually impaired youngsters reach new levels of independence.
Assisi School For The Blind
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Message
Welcome to Asissi School . Our commitment is to provide a safe, positive, intellectual learning environment that will empower students suffering from vision impaired to become creative, critical thinkers, and inspired learners in academic and life. We continue to set high expectations for our students in regards to academic performance within the classroom, participation in co-curricular activities as well as responsible citizenship at school and in the community. Our Mission is to nurture individual potential. Our students and staff are motivated and inspired to consolidate successes. Results are improved steadily every year. Our students enjoy being in a co-ed environment. Their work and discussions are enriched because they often see the world through different eyes.
Assisi School For The Blind
Our History
Holy Bible Mark 8:22-25
They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand … once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
He loved all, the poor, the sick, the suffering the abandoned and the rejected of the society. Yes Jesus had a special compassion to the blind and deaf. He listened their cry, calls them to him, touches them with a loving compassion and deals them.
Assisi sisters of Mary immaculate (Founder Rev: Msgr. Joseph Kandathil)
The Congregation of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate was founded by Very Rev. Msgr. Joseph K.W. Thomas, a diocesan priest of Ernakulam - Angamaly ArchDiocese, on 2nd April 1949, at Greengardens, Cherthala, Kerala, India. The founder adopted Mary Immaculate as the patroness and St. Francis of Assisi as the patron of the Congregation. The charism of ASMI is to follow the crucified Jesus and radiate His compassionate love in joyful service to the sick, needy, poor and rejected of society through medical, educational, pastoral, social ministries and evangelization. Following the path of our dear father founder, under this wise guidance and instructions we have started a school for the deaf and the blind in 1968.
Assisi Blind School
‘Assisi Blind School’ is a residential school. Students get education here from 1st to 7th standard according to the state syllabus. They have special books printed in the Braille alphabet. Students from all over Kerala come and study here. An average of 50 students studies here every year. Children from the age of 5 to 10 are accepted in the 1st standard. After passing the 7th standard girls stay in our hostel and continue their studies in the nearly Achamma Memorial Higher Secondary School Kalaketty.
To make them after to overcome their disabilities, to become efficient and self-sufficient , along with the academic studies we give training, in music, dance, musical instruments, mobility exercise physical Education and Work Experience. They get the aid of, computer tape recorder. CD player and low vision aids for those who have low vision, in their studies.
