The Latin Patriarchate School in Ajloun Governorate holds a special place in the history of education in the governorate as its oldest school. Since its establishment, the school has been closely linked to the city’s educational journey, with generations of students having passed through its classrooms. It continues to fulfill its educational and academic role to this day.
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Father Johnny Bahbah, priest of the Parish of St. Paul the Apostle, said the school opened in 1888 with 23 students, marking the beginning of an educational journey that has continued for decades. He noted that the school has maintained its mission of education and service to the local community.
He added that throughout its history, the school has maintained an approach that combines education, values and community engagement. Its educational program focuses on academic, cultural and spiritual aspects, while also promoting students’ national identity and sense of belonging.
School Principal Sahar Haddad said the school has continued over the years to graduate generations whose alumni have gone on to work in various fields and specializations. She noted that a number of former students still visit the school because of the memories they associate with their years of study there.
She added that the school’s vision focuses on building students’ personalities alongside academic achievement by instilling the values of love, tolerance, coexistence and respect for others, strengthening their sense of belonging to their country, and nurturing their interests and talents while developing their personalities.
Haddad explained that the school is keen to involve its students in cultural, religious, artistic and educational activities and competitions. She noted that students have achieved strong results in English-language, Bible and music competitions, in addition to participating in lectures, training courses and activities that contribute to developing their skills and abilities.
She said the school has also upgraded its educational resources by introducing modern technologies into classrooms and equipping them with screens and interactive smart boards. The school has also established a computer lab with 20 devices and conducted training courses for teachers on modern curricula and technologies.
Yousef Al-Samadi, founder of the “A Place’s Story” initiative, said the school represents part of Ajloun’s educational and cultural memory. He explained that the value of historic schools is not limited to their founding dates, but also lies in the generations, experiences, photographs, documents and stories associated with them that have remained part of the local community’s collective memory.
He added that documenting the school’s history through photographs, documents and accounts from its graduates and staff helps preserve an aspect of Ajloun’s educational history and introduces new generations to an educational journey that has spanned more than a century and continues to this day.
