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St. Aloysius High School was established in the year 1847. It has faced many hassles all along its glorious period. It is located in a magnificient location ,just by the sea- side of Vizag.
The History  
It was during those days that a missionary, by name Fr. Tissor from the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS), set sail from France for an arduous journey to Vizagapatam via Madras in 1846. After reaching here, he realised the need for a good school for everybody. He acquired a small two-room house by the seaside in the fort area (as Old Town was referred to in those days) to start the institution of his dream. And that was the inception of St. Aloysius' Anglo- Indian High School, the oldest school in the district. It has crossed the sesqui centenary mark and stands erect with its head held high like the Rock of Gibraltar, imparting qualitative and meaningful education to thousands over the years. The school compound extends from the old lighthouse battery to the present workshop area.
The Building  
The construction of the present building was undertaken by a visiting missionary Fr. Cyril Allioud, under the plans and guidance of the local fund engineer, Arbuthnot. The structure was completed as we see it today by 1930, and the major share of credit goes to the then principal of the school, J.L. Contat (1899-1927).

The Gothic architecture of the school building is unique. The stone cast three-storeyed building resembles a medieval castle in Europe. The huge quadrangle in the centre of the school complex has not lost its sheen over the weather-beaten years and is still being used for assembly and games. The parlour of the school is a museum by itself, it not only treasures a few priceless books and photographs but the unexploded bomb, which missed its mark during the Japanese air raid of 1942 was recovered from the beach beside the school by the then principal Fr. Gaston Poncelle and kept there. It has however now found a new home and is kept in the Visakha Museum.

The old buildings evoke a feeling of awe at the construction technology available 80 years ago. The new buildings and the modern hostel facilities reflect the modern technology.
And...  
The school has many firsts to its credit. Apart from being the first English medium school with boarding facility in the district, it was the first to start an industrial school for the poor under the aegis of M.S.F.S. in 1890, within the campus. The industrial school was the first of its kind between the Presidencies of Madras and Calcutta. Till today, this school, which is fondly known as Brother's Workshop, is regarded as the premier training school in the district.
 

 

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