St. Patrick's Institute of Science & Technology
| St. Patrick's Technical School | |
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| Address | |
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Ahmed Munir S J Shaheed Road, Saddar Karachi, Sindh, 7783360 Pakistan | |
| Information | |
| Type | Institute of Science & Technology |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founder | Brother Norman Wray |
| Administration | Catholic Board of Education |
| Principal | Brother George Abeyratne |
| Gender | male |
| Enrollment | 350 (2002) |
| Affiliations | Sindh Board of Technical Education |
| Website | http://www.spts.edu.pk/index.html |
St. Patrick's Technical School is an Institute of Science & Technology in Karachi, Pakistan.
History
In 1963, Fr. Dalmatius Geurts and Fr. Jimmy deSouza made an analysis of the situation and a feasibility study and came to the conclusion that there was a big demand for skilled craftsmen in Pakistan. The final plan was for a school for Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Electro-Technology, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, and Carpentry.[1]
Brother Norman Wray, a de La Salle brother, set up the School in 1965 and was its Principal for 15 years.[2] Since 1980, the principal of the school has been Brother George Abeyratne. The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi.
Deveopement
With more than 350 students, the majority of whom are Muslims, Saint Patrick's caters to Pakistan's growing industrial development which calls for more technicians. The school conducts regular, as well as short evening courses.
Students are admitted to regular courses after passing class eight examinations. The courses prepare students for the class 10 examinations conducted by the Sindh Board of Technical Education as well as the Diploma of Associate Engineer examination.[3]
Most of the people who want careers as technicians take evening and short courses. They often get jobs as electricians or as air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics. The fees for the courses at Saint Patrick's are not high and concessions are granted to all deserving students. A computer section was scheduled to open in 1990.[4]
Since 2006 it has evolved into an Institute of Science & Technology.[5] Its standard of training is such that enables students to travel overseas for advanced education.[6]
References
- ↑ Christian Voice January 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Brother Norman Wray" (PDF).
- ↑ "Dawn May 16, 2002".
- ↑ "UCANews.com July 10, 1990".
- ↑ Pakistan Press International February 4, 2006
- ↑ The Et Cetera 4 December 2013