About St. Mary's School
A Journey Rooted in Faith, Discipline and Service Since 1981
Our History
From Humble Beginnings to a Trusted Institution
St. Mary's School had its small beginning in 1981. It is run by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Patna, founded by Bishop Louis Van Hoeck in 1926 — a visionary whose hard labour led to the establishment of numerous schools and dispensaries dedicated to eradicating injustice, ignorance and poverty. Inspired by his charism, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart devote themselves to education at every level, according to the needs of the time. Over the decades, St. Mary's has grown into a well-recognised co-educational institution in Kankarbagh, Patna.
Who We Are
A Catholic, Co-Educational Institution Open to All
St. Mary's School is a Co-Educational School that primarily caters to middle and lower income groups. As a Catholic school, it draws inspiration and guidance from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. While primarily meant for Catholic students, admission is open to all, irrespective of religion, caste or community, provided they are willing to live by the school motto: "Love, Wisdom & Service."
How We Sustain Ourselves
Not an Aided Institution
St. Mary's School is not a government-aided school. Fees collected from students are the school's only source of income. As a result, fees are periodically adjusted to keep pace with rising operational costs and staff salaries, ensuring the school continues to deliver quality education.
Our Purpose
Building God-Fearing, Capable Citizens
The purpose of St. Mary's School is to provide an atmosphere in which students, irrespective of caste, creed and place of origin, develop into God-fearing men and women equipped with the power and vision to build a new, loving and serving society through personal commitment in their mature years.
“By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in child and man — body, mind and spirit.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
The Philosophy Behind Our Founding
St. Mary's School was founded on the belief that the greatest cause of evils in the world is moral degradation. While the world has advanced materially, it has often degenerated morally. Educational systems that impart knowledge without high moral values remain incomplete. St. Mary's School was, therefore, established with the specific purpose of providing the new generation with an institution that, besides offering the best education, cares for all-round development — physical, mental and spiritual — while inculcating deep respect for all religions and high moral values.
Building the Best Traditions
St. Mary's School aims at developing in its students the best traditions of composite Indian culture, a high sense of patriotism, and a spirit of dedication towards service to the nation. Special stress is laid on discipline — the very rock on which the edifice of education stands.
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Pupils,
The Diary has been prepared and planned with a view to help you inculcate the habit of planned school work and regular study. It is meant for you to note down the instructions your teachers give regarding homework of reading and writing, and also to let your parents know about the activities of the classroom in particular and school as a whole, including your participation in all school activities. You must bring this diary to school daily without fail and maintain it carefully.
This school intends to provide you all opportunities for the all-round development — physical, mental and moral — of your personality by arranging various activities during and after school hours. It is expected that you will take maximum advantage of this so that the desired and cherished goals of society are achieved.
I sincerely hope and expect all to be well-disciplined citizens of this land, which can be achieved through punctuality, dedication, determination, sincerity and hard work.
I wish and expect that you will bring laurels to the school in all spheres. Never lose hope and keep your will power strong.
With good wishes and best of luck.
— Principal
A Message for Parents & Guardians
"I/We wish you peace and prosperity. It has been our endeavour to constantly enhance the calibre of our students through innovative techniques and a conducive environment. In order to strengthen our commitments, certain norms are strictly implemented, and we seek your cooperation and assistance in achieving our goal of perfection."
Key Norms
- Students must return after holidays on the stipulated date
- All requisite items (except school-supplied dresses) must accompany students when rejoining
- Parents must visit periodically to stay updated on their ward's progress
- Promotion is granted only upon passing examinations
- Minimum 40% marks per subject; aggregate not less than 45%
- Attendance at Parent-Teacher Meetings is mandatory
- Any act of indiscipline will be reported to parents; repeated misconduct may lead to expulsion
- Fee deposit deadlines must be respected (grace period may apply with late fee)
Love, Wisdom & Service
Our motto encapsulates the three pillars on which St. Mary's School stands — Love for God, self and others; Wisdom gained through disciplined learning; and Service to family, community and nation. Every activity, rule and tradition of the school is designed to nurture these three values in our students.