Welcome

Welcome to 'Christ the King Convent' educational institution, popularly known as CKC in and around Mysuru. Christ the King Convent Public School which is an offshoot of Christ the King Convent School where we have provided excellence in education since 1944. Our CKC Public school was opened in 2017 and this new architectural jewel was built in 2022. This is a co- ed school and we pride ourselves on providing our students with quality education. We present a rigorous curriculum that fosters academic excellence and 21st-century skills.

Curricular, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities are given equal emphasis in the Annual Programmes of CKC Public School. As part of the overall development of personality, students are encouraged to participate in regular school programmes which include Physical Education, Martial Arts, Quiz, Debates, Elocution, Music, Dance and other Cultural activities.

CKC - Ever to the Right"

Christ the King Convent ,popularly known as CKC was started in the year 1944 by the Carmelites Sisters of St. Teresa.Located in the heart of the Royal City of Mysuru ,this pioneering and prestigious educational institution has earned name and fame among the residents of Mysuru.The student fraternity and the society at large has been greatly benefited by the great service rendered by CKC.

Our academic focus is based on the child-centered ,pro-active pholosophy of teaching.Our curriculum design incorporates the best and most relevant ideas in traditional and modern educational thinking.Our school is known for its

• excellence in education
• high academic standards
• friendly atmosphere and
• strong moral values

ABOUT US

We take this opportunity to mention our gratitude to all those who have contributed to the growth of CKC .Only with the participation and contribution of many noble people CKC could serve generations of students belonging to all the categories and situations . CKC has moulded , nurtured and anchored thousands of students and thus has made beautiful and noble offerings to the society. Our motto ,"Ever to the Right" has always been a guiding spirit leading us to encounter all our endeavours and challenges undauntedly and march ahead to posterity keeping alive the flame of CKC unto eternity.
 

History

Christ the King Convent was started in the year 1944. 27th of January 1944 is a memorable day as it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST) in Karnataka.It was on this day that Mother Mary , the then Superior General of the Institute planted the seed of this institution.Sr.Benigna and Sr.Elias were the foundation stone who took charge of Mrs.Theobald's Nursery and Primary Schools.They found their strong support in Rt.Rev. Dr.Rene Feuga the Bishop of Mysore and Fr.Qneguinerthe procurator of the Diocese.

A two storyed building on the Viceroy Road was taken on rent with the encouragement and under the guidance of Frs.Audiau and Simon. The venture was a great success.This was called "Christ the King Convent School".

During the same year High School was also started under the able administration of Sr.Innocentia as Head Mistress and Sr.Bernardine as her assistant.The first batch of S.S.L.C students appeared for the exam in 1946 with excellent results.

In 1949 Sr.Rita took the charge of the institution and purchased a plot of land from the Trust Board near Maternity Hospital.In 1950 Foundation stone of the new school building was laid by Sri.K.C.Reddy, the Chief Minister of Mysore State .Sr.Rita began the construction of the ground floor of the school building with the help of Superior.In 1953,High School building was opened by His Highness Sri. Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar,the Maharaja of Mysore.

In 1964 the school was upgraded into a Higher Secondary School with Sr.Firmina as the Principal.

Though the instituion was growing steadily,cause of poor was not forgotten.All the poor students who sought admission were given admissionto the school and the hostel.

In short, Christ the King Convent and the School has made mark in the society by their selfless service in school,in the field of apostolate and Pastoral work.Our hearts burst into song of gratitude to God for the marvel He had done in and through our Christ the King Convent.

Vision

To empower students through value based, quality and integral education to empower others especially the socially and economically marginalized - create a 'Civilization of Love'

Mission

• To promote a value based education.
• To contribute to the transformation of society by being socially conscious and socially responsible.
• To empower our students specially girls/women and the less privileged regarding their basic human rights.
• To promote an inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony and concern for the human welfare.
• To facilitate leadership among the students enabling them to pro-actively involve themselves in social liberation.
• To provide quality, integral and vocational training and create a climate for human and educational excellence.
• To facilitate Information and Communication Technology and make the Staff and Students adapt to the digital world.
• Gender sensitization.
• To work towards the integrity of creation and foster interconnectedness, kinship and eco justice.