Institution in Detail

St. Joseph’s L. P. School Maniamkulam

St. Joseph’s L. P. School Maniamkulam

St. Joseph's LP School, Maniyankulam, was once a thriving land during the reign of ancient kings. According to legend, after a fierce battle, the area became desolate and remained so until the school was established.

Over time, people from places like Thidanad, Idamattam, Vilakkumadam, and others migrated and settled in these areas like Chenad (Maniyankulam) and made them their hub.

Hardworking farmers, with the help of the landowners, transformed the forest into a fertile land. However, the people faced ... immense difficulties due to the lack of transportation, educational institutions, and places of worship. There were no educational facilities, and children had to travel to distant places like Maniyankulam, Poongar, and Erattupetta to attend school. The people were eager to acquire knowledge, and it was a challenging time. The locals felt the need for a school to educate their children and approached the landlord, who graciously provided the necessary support, including land and resources. Thus, with the cooperation of the locals, the first educational institution in Maniyankulam, St. Joseph's School, was established. Although the school is officially known as Maniyankulam School, the locals fondly refer to it as Cherukunnam School, as it is situated on a small hill with a beautiful natural surroundings.

In the early days, this place was a forest where wild animals roamed freely. It was a lush green forest where mythological stories were woven. The legendary Maniyankulam is situated here. Perhaps, this is why the place got its name Maniyankulam. The school was established on June 2, 1928 (1103 Idavam 15). The manager was Sri K.J. Kuriyan Kallivayalil, and the first headmaster was S. Krishna Pillai. The first teachers were K. Kuttan Pillai, P.T. Koshy, V.I. Idikkula, and P.C. Yohannan.

1953 was the silver jubilee year of the school. In 1953, the school's management was handed over to the FCC Sisters. Sr. Francis was appointed as the new headmistress. The number of students in the school increased, and due to the lack of space, a shed was constructed in 1957 with the help of the locals. In 1974, a nursery school was established as an annex to this school. From 1928 to 2019, three generations of the Kallivayalil family served as managers of the school. In 2019, the F.C.C. Alphonsa Jyothi Province took over the management of the school.