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Mother Mathilde

Discover the life of Mother Mathilde, whose faith and determination shaped girls' education in Singapore. Her legacy lives on in the eleven CHIJ schools she helped found.

Our Founder – Father Barre

Blessed Nicolas Barré, the French priest who founded CHIJ Schools to educate poor girls, and whose legacy of justice and compassion lives on today.

School History

Discover the rich history of CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity, from its founding in 1957 to today.