Karuna Special School CALICUT
Karuna Speech and Hearing H.S.S is a Special School for the Hearing Impaired, situated near Eranhipalam By-pass Road Calicut in Kerala. It was in the mid-seventies that the Rotary Club of Calicut contemplated ways and means to impart help and support to the Hearing-impaired children in North Kerala. The medical camps conducted by the Club revealed the sorry plight of this group. The Rotary Club, headed by then-President Mammen Mathew (Managing Director, Malayala Manorama), the Secretary, K.A Rasheed and the community project Director Dr.Sekhar Bagchi, first approached
Fr.Vergottini.S.J, the mentor and guiding power behind St.Vincent group of institutions for help. Through him, the club approached the Italian religious Congregation “Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy” at Poomala, Sulthan’s Bathery and invited them over to Calicut to set up their institution.
The Diocese of Calicut donated a plot of 70 cents and the Rotary club of Calicut constructed the building and provided the necessary basic facilities.
The trainer machines that were used for teaching the Hearing impaired was purchased with funds received from the Motherhouse (Italy), the Rotary Club
and Inner Wheel clubs and other patrons of Calicut.
On May 14th, 1980, the school was inaugurated by Mrs.Jyothi Venkatachellam, the then Governor of Kerala. “Karuna” – a word that literally means “Mercy” is at the time a word that carries with it a whole lot more. ‘Karuna’ encompasses care, compassion kindness, forgiveness and the whole lot of expressions that give meaning to the acts of charity and service. It is little wonder that the name
‘Karuna’ was proposed by Mammen Mathew (the then President of Rotary Club), which is the Malayalam translation of the word “Mercy”- the charism of Daughters of Our Lady Mercy.
At present Hundred and Fifty students are studying here. Every year we get 100% success in S.S.L.C and H.S.S Examination. Sr.Alice k is the present HM and Sr Rani is the Local Manager of the school.
Karuna Special School CALICUT
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of differently-abled children by providing exceptional special education, therapeutic support, skill development, and vocational training. We are committed to fostering a safe, empowering, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their fullest potential, actively involve parents in the education process, and prepare students for meaningful participation in society
Our Core Values
We envision a world where every child with special needs is valued, supported, and given the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and independent life. Through personalized education, inclusive programs, and compassionate care, we aim to create a community where differently-abled individuals are empowered, confident, and capable of achieving their goals.
Our Philosophy
We, at Karuna special school, follow a child-centered educational approach. We make sure that it is based on scientific observations from birth to adulthood. We believe that a child is naturally curious and is capable of initiating learning in a supportive and thoughtfully prepared environment.