| Painting Competition and books for LPS library |
| Tuesday, 12 February 2008 | |
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Loyola Project School (LPS) uses the infrastructure of Loyola School and has on its rolls 700 under-privileged children from surrounding areas. It operates in the afternoon when the students of the main school have finished. LPS was started in 1992 by the Jesuits at Loyola. It now operates under the Jharkhand Education Project, a Government of Jharkhand initiative, which aims to improve education levels in the economically backward sections of society. It runs on a very tight budget. Each student pays a fee between Rs 10-30 which partially covers the expenses of the 18 faculty members, which is part complimented by the government. A typical LPS student's parent is a tailor, gardener, driver or mechanic. Many students themselves work part time to add to their family income.  A few LPS students To raise awareness and involvement about LPS, a Painting Competition was organised for the students of Loyola School and Loyola Project School. Over 700 students from both the schools participated in the competition on February 7, 2008. Three external judges, who are accomplished artists themselves, chose 12 winners from 3 categories. The winning students were awarded in a spectacular ceremony on February 12, 2008, in presence of the entire school.  The sponsors, judges and members of LAA with the Rector (L) and Principal (R) |
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