Society of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the registered Society under the Societies Registration Act XX1 of 1890.It is registered by the Registrar of Madras District on 6/1/1973.The members of the Society consists of the Sisters at the Presentation Convent, No.9 General Collins Road, Vepery, Choolai, Chennai - 600112.

The founder of the Presentation Congregation is Nano Nagle was born in Ballygriffin, Mallow, Co. Cork ,Ireland . She was nurtured in Ireland’s darkest hour. She brought, love and care to the poor and neglected children of Ireland. She also brought joy and hope to the old, the sick and the frail. Her path was indeed one of charity and light whose rays have not been extinguished in two hundred and thirty two years. Nano opened her first school in Cove Lane. Cork, and so the torch that was passed still shines bright and vigorous.



Without regard for her own safety, she selflessly educated the children during the day and visited and nursed the sick by night. As a result, she became known in Cork as the Lady with the Lantern, the symbol of the Sisters of the Presentation worldwide.



Nano’s flame of love and zeal for the poor has travelled down the ages. The convent at vepery stands as an emblem of the devoted service to education as entrusted by their Foundress, Nano Nagle.

In the years since Nano's death, the Sisters of the Presentation have carried her spirit around the world in a variety of ministries.

Presentation Convent, Vepery.

1884 – Marked the first milestone in the history of the Presentation Convent, Vepery .

A large two –storeyed building at the end of General Collins Road which has hitherto served as a Masonic Hall, was acquired for the purpose of a school.





1885 – A red letter day, as two schools were opened by Right Rev, Dr. Colgan.

1889 - The two schools were amalgamated and was called –“ St Anne’s Middle School”

1903 - Marked another milestone in the history of Presentation Convent, Vepery- The Middle School was upgraded to the status of a second grade College and affiliation was granted by the Madras University. Pupils were prepared for the first Arts Examination.

1906 - The College was closed and a High School under the Code of Regulation for European Schools, came into existence.

1908 - Friends and Pupils of the late Mother Baptist Curtin resolved to perpetuate her memory and so secured a building adjoin the Convent.

1942 - The outbreak of World War II had its impact on the lives of the inmates of Presentation Convent. The orphans were evacuated to Tindivanam and later was merged with the Orphanage at GeorgeTown.

1946- was yet another landmark- a new block was opened and named as” St. Teresa’s Preparatory School”



1949 – The High School was named “St Aloysius” where Children were prepared for the Anglo Indian board examination.



1979- St Aloysius High School was upgraded into Higher Secondary School.



1992 – Community Service (Book Binding) was opened to Provide job opportunity to the marginalized young ladies.



1993 – Presentation Community Service Centre (Social Work Centre) was started for Women, Youth and Children that they can bring transformation to the society.

WHAT WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE

The Policy of education in Presentation Schools derives from the life of love and mercy of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the Gospel.In particular it is derived from the life of dedication of Nano Nagle, the Foundress of the Congregation.

Education in the spirit of the Gospel and of Nano Nagle encompasses the development of a growing consciousness of the human dignity and rights of every person. This enables persons to live in fellowship and mutual helpfulness.

Our concern is for all God’s people within the local community where the school is situated especially those of the Christian faith and those deprived in any way.

Essential to education is the development of knowledge and skills enabling a person to be loyal citizen, peaceful and just, in this world. In this way God’s plan for His world may be realized and humankindattain eternal life in God.

Eucharistic Celebration	Sisters at Presentation Community