Houses
At St. Patrick’s Academy, the house system is devised to promote team spirit and a sense of belonging to the school. Aided by dedicated staff members as House Masters/ Mistresses, this system provides ample and excellent opportunities for student leadership and peer group support, besides enabling students of different age groups to bond together and operate as a cohesive family. The Houses compete in different cultural, academic and sporting events throughout the year; and we witness a zealous participation from the students to win the coveted House Trophies.
O’Brien House
The O’Brien House is named after Bro. Ignatius William O’Brien. He was born on 29th December 1908. A young man full of life and gaiety, he was fond of games and played on the school hockey and football teams.
Bro. O’Brien himself, was not ‘conformed to this world’. His concern and his endeavours were for the community, the Province, and the Congregation.Bro. O’Brien was called from us on the 30thof June 1982, suddenly and unexpectedly.
The motto of the house is ‘Strive for excellence.’ The students of the house take it upon themselves to encourage each other to deliver an optimum level performance in every endeavour they undertake.
Dunne House
The Dunne House borrows its name from Bro. Eugene Timothy Dunne who was born on 1st July 1917. In 1945, after World War II, there was an urgent call for Brothers for India. Bro. Dunne was one of the six highly competent Brothers sent– the biggest contingent of Brothers ever sent out to India at any one time.
Being a great public relations person; he had a charm and personality that endeared him to everybody. He greeted problems with a laugh.
In 1995, Bro. Dunne decided to retire to Ireland buthis heart was in India. He breathed his last in a Nursing Home near Naas in 2009.
The house motto is ‘As high as honour.’The students of the house lay emphasis on being honourable in whatever they do, even if it means accepting defeat. They are challenge seekers and believe in giving their heart and soul to every test.
Bernard House
The Bernard House draws inspiration from Bro. Bernard Vallocherril. He was born on 20th February 1940 and died on 20th November 2016. He held many positions of responsibility during his 57 years as a Patrician Brother. Bro.Bernard had a great love for the poor and disadvantaged.
His sympathetic approach to the welfare of the support staff and his efforts at finding suitable jobs for unemployed youth who approached him, have been so unobtrusive and hidden from the public eye that only those who have been the beneficiaries of his solicitude and concern for such people can testify.He was a people’s man, a good listener and an excellent conversationalist.
Each student of the house abides by the motto - ‘Dare to dream, anything is possible.’ The multi-faceted students believe that the sky is the limit and there is a whole world to win. They put up a brave fight and turn their dreams into reality.
Aloysius House
The Aloysius House has been named after Bro. Aloysius Joseph Adupukalumgal. He was born on 3rd March 1936 in Kerala and went to his heavenly abode on 4th January 1998. Bro. Aloysius was a very good teacher and held responsible posts of Superior and Principal in several schools pan India. He was very efficient in his administration and he saw to it that justice was done to all. He always had a predilection for the less privileged whom he helped unobtrusively.
He was deeply spiritual and was ever willing to give up positions of authority to accommodate others or take up challenging tasks for the common good.
The house motto is ‘Strive towards excellence with humility in the hearts.’ The talented students of the house leave no stone unturned in achieving goals and take pride in being humble and open to the possibility of improvement.
