Loyola High School Bangalore
At Loyola High School, Bangalore, we believe in nurturing young minds to recognize and celebrate the goodness of the world around them. Rooted in the rich tradition of Jesuit education, our approach fosters a deep sense of wonder, curiosity, and a connection to the broader creation.
Our mission is to provide an environment where students not only grow academically but also develop effective communication skills that connect them meaningfully to the world. Through a personal and individualized approach, we focus on the holistic formation of each child, encouraging openness to life's experiences and providing the right guidance at every stage.
Discipline plays a vital role in our education system. It is essential for instilling core values, developing a scientific temperament, and fostering a spirit of rigorous study and enthusiastic participation in all school activities. True to the Jesuit ideal of striving for excellence, we aim for the fullest development of each student's talents, encouraging them to grow into well-integrated individuals who are sensitive to the needs of the less privileged in our society.
Although the school primarily offers Catholic education to Catholic youth, Loyola High School warmly welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, without any distinction of caste or creed. Catholic students are offered religious instruction, while moral science classes are compulsory for all students, helping cultivate values of respect, holiness of life, and a spirit of service to humanity.
Our educational philosophy rests on the belief that all children belong to one human family. We place a strong emphasis on fostering communal harmony, unity, and non-violence, contributing meaningfully to building a peaceful and inclusive Indian society.
Physical education holds an important place in our curriculum. We ensure that all students participate actively in physical training, inter-house competitions, and sports activities, reinforcing the importance of fitness, teamwork, and discipline as essential parts of a well-rounded education.
At Loyola High School, we are committed to forming individuals who are not just academically competent, but also socially responsible, compassionate, and prepared to make a difference in the world.
Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 into a noble Basque family in northern Spain. During his youth, he served as a soldier in the Spanish army and had the experience of life at the royal court of King Ferdinand. In 1521, while defending the castle of Pamplona against the French, he experienced a convalescence that led to an inner transformation, making him renounce his ambitions of knightly glory and dedicate himself to love and serve Jesus.
On recovering from that painful experience, he went to Manresa where he spent a few months in a cave living a life of intense prayer, self-denial, and reflection on the life and teachings of Jesus. His carefully worded notes on these deep spiritual experiences became a small but powerful book called the “Spiritual Exercises”.
In his attempt to share his spiritual experiences with others, Ignatius felt the need for good education. This led him to schools of learning in Spain and later to the University of Paris. It was here that he gathered around him a group of friends who later became his followers.
Finally, in Rome, in 1540, Ignatius formally founded the Society of Jesus, and his companions came to be known as the Jesuits. Ignatius was elected as its first General or Superior. He also personally drew up the rules which became the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus. Ignatius passed away at the age of 66 on July 31, 1556.
Today, the Jesuits are spread all over the world and are committed to a life of service through different types of work. Our School and College are managed by the Jesuits of Karnataka.
