HISTORY

Nestled among the serene lush green hills and valleys of Kakkanad, Mar Thoma Public School stands as a centre of learning that endeavours to combine traditional values with modernity in education. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment conducive to learning. While its proximity to the growing IT hub is an advantage, it has not diminished the beauty and tranquillity of the natural surroundings of the campus.

The establishment of the school in 1990 was the result of the collective vision and determination of a group of individuals who dared to dream. The strong foundation and growth of the institution stand as a testimony to the relentless efforts and commitment of its founders.

The Mar Thoma Educational Society (MTES) was formed following a series of discussions initiated by members of the Mar Thoma community of the Ernakulam Centre. Around 60 members from Ernakulam came together to establish the Society, with the shared vision of starting an educational institution under the banner of Mar Thoma Public School.

His Grace Late Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Episcopa met with the members and initiated the formation of a Board to work towards the establishment of Mar Thoma Public School (MTPS). Subsequently, the General Body convened an election, and a Board of Directors comprising 13 members was formed, with Very Rev. P. T. Thomas, Vicar of Salem Mar Thoma Church, Ernakulam, serving as the President of MTES. On 7 June 1990, the School Office was inaugurated under the auspices of Thirumeni.

The Kindergarten classes and Play School had humble beginnings at Panampilly Nagar in a building generously offered by Founder Member Mr. Kurian Poulose. The President and the first Board members later visited Middle Eastern countries including the UAE, Kuwait, Muscat, Qatar and Bahrain, where they enrolled nearly 200 members into the Society. This support paved the way for the construction of the present school building.

The school initially started with Classes I to VIII and also provided residential facilities for boys and girls, attracting students from the UAE and other parts of the world. Under the leadership of successive Chief Patrons and the priests appointed as Presidents of the Society, the institution continued to progress steadily.

Along with Mar Thoma Public School (MTPS), the Society also established the Kindergarten at Vyttila and Kochi Business School at Kakkanad. The present Chief Patron of the Society is Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa and the President is Rev. Dr. John Joseph.

Today, Mar Thoma Public School has evolved into a full-fledged institution, steadily growing in strength and expanding its operations across a sprawling 10-acre campus. Including the Kindergarten, the school serves approximately 1,700 students and is supported by a team of qualified and dedicated staff, along with adequate support personnel responsible for maintaining the hygiene, sanitation and overall upkeep of the campus.

Guided by mission-oriented values, the institution takes pride in nurturing generations of students who have gone on to contribute meaningfully to society. The school remains committed to progressing in response to the evolving educational landscape. Its enduring motivation continues to be compassion for children and a commitment to serving the larger interests of society. The institution looks forward to the continued support of parents, stakeholders and its alumni community in the years ahead.