Notre Dame Academy (NDA) is a Roman Catholic secondary school for girls in Patna, India, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Patna, serving girls in grades 1–12.Notre Dame girl declared 'brain' of Patna The Times of India, 15 July 2002. It is affiliated to CBSE board.
History The first Notre Dame School in India was founded in Jamalpur, Bihar in 1950. The Notre Dame Academy, Patna was founded on 2 February 1960, under control of the Patna Notre Dame Sister's Society by Sister St. Thomas SND, Sister Mary Freda and Sister Sushila. It is associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Patna.The Catholic directory of India, by Pious Society of St. Paul, Catholic Church. Bishops' Conference of India. Published by St. Paul Publications., 1972. Page 355.
The society was founded in 1804 by St. Julie Billiart (1751–1816) as Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in France. From there the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame was formed in Coesfeld, Germany, in 1850, from where the mission spread, offering educational, social and medical services.About Notre Dame Academy
Today, it is a girls' school in the city, with an emphasis on extracurricular activities along with studies.Notre Dame kids present lively music concert The Times of India, 1 December 2001.The two-day science exhibition organised by the Parents Teachers Association, Notre Dame Academy, Patna.. The Times of India, 7 December 2000.90 percenters all around in city The Times of India, 30 May 2007. "The girls of Notre Dame Academy also fared well. "As many as 154 of the 155 students secured first division," said school principal Sister Jayashree." It has a Montessori section which allows co-education. The school is associated with SPIC MACAY programs.Shovana Narayan performs at Notre Dame Academy The Times of India, 5 August 2004.
It supports Julie School, a school system for the poor who cannot afford to pay for their education. Notre Dame celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2009.
Administration Principal – Sister Neha SND Headmistress – Sister Mary Rosemary SND Director – Sister Mary Tessy SND
Motto "Lead Me From Darkness To Light".
Notable alumni Neetu ChandraNotre Dame Academy Almuni Association... The Times of India, 6 February 2009. Pranati Rai Prakash Shambhavi Choudhary
See also Pustak Mahal
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External links website School location