Patrick's High School, Karachi, dates back to May 6th 1861. It began at that time with 3 children on the rolls. The school was started as a Parish School of St. Patrick's School the first Catholic school in Karachi? The records show that a school run by the Discalced Carmelita existed before that date and that it was started in 1854. A building was erected and one of the contributors was Sir Charles Napier, the then Governor-General. Unfortunately the historical details are inadequate for any further details on this interesting period. W***y of the Society of Jesus was the founder of the present St. Patrick's School and for the first year of its existence, St. Patrick's was a co-educational institution. This arrangement, however, lasted only till March 18th 1862. Five sisters of the Daughters of the Cross arrived from Europe with Bishop Steins on March 13th, and five days later began their Convent School. At that stage, however, both schools formed one institution under the official management of the Parish Priest. This system continued till 1893 when the girls' school became an entirely independent establishment under the name of St Joseph's Convent School. Patrick's School song
With glorious flag aloft we march
To knowledge and to truth
With wisdom’s grace
To light the face
Of all our bravest youth
St Patrick’s, St Patrick’s
Rise up with faith ablaze
With hopes pure light
Disperse the night
And guide our separate ways
With courage high and hearts aflame
We venture into life
In streets and fields we boldly wield
Our honor bright mid strife
St Patrick’s, St Patrick’s
Rise up with faith ablaze
With hopes pure light
Disperse the night
And guide our separate ways
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