Lourdes Public School and Junior College, Kottayam
Lourdes Public School and Junior College is an English medium co-educational institution recognized by Central Board of Secondary Education, established in 1996 by Lourdes Educational Trust on behalf of the Lourdes Forane Church of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. The school is located in the heart of Kottayam town, opposite the District Headquarters in the state of Kerala, India. Administration 
The archbishop of Changanacherry is its patron and the vicar of Lourdes Forane Church is the manager. The manager together with the trustees of the church manages the day-to-day running of the school. The academic head is the Principal. The present patron is Mar Joseph Perumthottam, Archbishop of Changanacherry and the manager is Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Manakalam. The current principal is Rev. Fr. Manoj K. Mathew (Karukayil). History 

Lourdes School had its first batch of students attending the AISSE examination of Central Board of Secondary Education in 2002. Initially the school provided only primary and secondary education. The higher secondary education was started in 2004 with institution of Junior College and the first batch wrote AISSCE examination in 2006. The school was awarded minority status by the National Minorities Commission in 2012. Cultural activities and sports 
Apart from academic activities, the school also provides training in co-curricular activities. The school imparts training in cultural activities, such as vocal music, dance, painting and crafts, instrumental music and cooking. The school also participates in the CBSE youth festivals held under the banner of Sahodaya Association. Various clubs are organized and conduct debates, exhibitions, quizzes and study tours. In 2020, students won prizes in a quiz contest organized by the Department of Consumer Affairs and The Hindu. In 2014, students participated in a celebration of the Indian Space Research Organisation. The Students' Literary Association is held every week to provide opportunity to develop student talents. Every year elections to the school parliament are held to inculcate democratic values in students. The school celebrates important days and festivals, like Onam, Independence Day and Christmas. The school also celebrates Teachers' day, with the older students taking over the teaching of the younger classes. Other important days in an academic year include Literary Association Inauguration, School Day celebration, Sports Day, and Arts Festival. The school conducts an annual All Kerala School Basketball tournament for the Lourdean Trophy since 2003. The Physical Education Department also organizes various outdoor programs. 