Greyfriars Junior College, the higher secondary school for the tribal children is situated in the parish of Dondapudi in Andhra Pradesh. We have started the school mainly for the very poor children of the locality. Although the school already started functioning from June 2007 onwards in a temporary building, now a new building has been constructed and started to function. The building of the school is sponsored by Lida and Maria Berselli Charity Foundation. There are two class rooms and 47 boys and girls are frequenting the school. There is an old building which we are making use for the office, computer room and staff room. At present, there are 9 teachers and one of our friars is in charge as the principal of the school.

Historical Sketch

June 25, 2007: Blessing of the Bala Yesu Junior College (later known as Greyfriars Junior College), Dondapudi by Rev. Fr. Mathew Purayidom, Vicar Provincial
January 15, 2008: Laying of the foundation stone by Rev. Fr. Mathew Purayidom, Minister Provincial
August 11, 2008: Inauguration and Blessing of the ground floor of the newly built Greyfriars Junior College by Rev. Fr. Mathew Purayidom, Minister Provincial
September 15, 2008: Recieved the government approval for starting a Junior College.

Administration

In charge: Fr. Justine Koonamaparayil