Our History

The real history of Entally begins in 1947 with the purchase of the beautiful grounds and 2 small houses by the Vicariate for Loreto Orphanage. Various wars and famines in those early days added to the number of orphaned and destitute children. The Goiran building containing classrooms and two spacious and airy dormitories was completed in 1859, mainly through the generosity and co-operation of the Goiran family and other donors. The Goethals building was erected in the closing years of 1880s and consists of the present dining room, Concert Hall and Senior Dormitory.

 In 1881 the present church was constructed. The technical school was opened in 1903 giving instructions in cooking, sewing, shorthand and typing but was temporarily discontinued in the seventies. 

In 1912 the school for Bengali speaking children was opened. This is now a large complex managed independently by the Daughters of St. Anne. 

The infirmary was built in 1916.

In 1965 the present large School Building was erected with another wing completed in 1968 providing further classrooms and the teachers' quarters above. 

In the 80s when the Modern School Final exam was discontinued, the Open School exam was introduced to help children of varying ability to get a school leaving certificate. The Vocational Training Centre was also recently revived with jute handicrafts and a bakery both of which have a steady outlet.

PAST  PRINCIPALS

 

1957	SR. LIDWINA FOLEY
1963	SR. FRANCIS MICHAEL LYNE
1969	SR. MARGARET MARY NELSON
1975	SR. VICTORINE GREENE
1980	SR. TERESA McGLINCHEY
1986	SR. VICTORINE GREENE
1989	SR. EILEEN McDONALD
1992	SR. THERESE CURRAN
1996	SR. EITHNE McDONALD
1999	SR. CECILY WONG
2000	SR. ANTOINETTE RODRIQUES
2004	SR. TERESA MCGLINCHEY