Student Life at St. Mary's
Where Learning Meets Joy, Discipline & Community
Our House System
Building Team Spirit Since Day One
To promote a competitive team spirit in sports, games and allied activities, the entire school is divided into four houses:
Red House
Green House
Yellow House
Blue House
Every student is placed into one of these houses upon admission. Each house is headed by a student House Captain and guided by a House Warden (a staff member), assisted by several tutor-teachers. Inter-House competitions are organised throughout the year in Sports, Dramatics, Debates, Quiz, Art and Music, with trophies awarded to winning houses and certificates given to every outstanding student.
Games & Sports
Compulsory Participation for All
Across the world, the importance of physical education continues to grow, as play is recognised as both a learning activity and the very first form of education essential to personality development. St. Mary's School has qualified and experienced Physical Training teachers, and every student must compulsorily participate in games and sports. Yogic exercises, imparted by special instructors, form an integral part of our physical education programme.
Educational Tours & Picnics
During long-term breaks, the school arranges educational tours to places of historical and educational importance, guided by affectionate and experienced teachers. Additionally, picnics and excursions are organised separately for students of the primary and secondary sections, offering enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
Co-Curricular Activities
Children come to school for total personality development — not merely to gather information or become literate. St. Mary's School ensures a wide range of co-curricular activities and competitions organised at the Inter-House level, meeting the developmental needs of every aspect of a child's personality.
Assembly, Prayers & Anthems
Nurturing Spirituality & Patriotism Every Morning
Each school day begins with a structured assembly that includes prayers, the National Anthem, and the National Pledge — instilling both spiritual grounding and civic responsibility in students.
Included in Daily Assembly
- Assembly Prayer
- The Lord's Prayer ("Our Father")
- Prayer Before Class / Study
- Prayer After Class
- National Anthem — Jana Gana Mana
- National Pledge
- St. Mary's School Song
- Sant Mary's Gaan (Hindi)
Full lyrics available in the School Diary / on request.
Our School Song
"In this school we're always children, In this school, we learn to pray, For God is our true Father, And guide us on our way..."
(Chorus)
"Oh it's fine, it's grand, it's marvellous, St. Mary's Gold and Blue. We learn to serve our fellowmen, for God and country too."
Full lyrics are drawn from the school's own diary for reference. Licensing/permissions should be confirmed before publishing any further verses publicly online.
Sportsmanship Pledge
Before annual sports events, students take a pledge (Sports Men's Oath) committing to participate with a spirit of friendship and brotherhood, promote patriotism and duty through sport, and uphold the dignity of the school while striving to become ideal citizens through healthy sporting traditions.
St. Mary's 20 Bullet Points
Our Student Code, In Brief
Daily Essentials
- 1.School Diary must be properly filled and brought daily
- 2.Proper textbooks/notebooks per the routine, daily
- 3.Proper school uniform including haircut, tie, shoes, and trousers with two pleats
- 4.Identity Card must be worn on all school days
- 5.Attendance must remain above 75%
Attendance & Academics
- 6.English must always be spoken in the school campus
- 7.All tests and exams must be attended
- 8.Parents/Guardians must attend all PTA meetings
- 9.Report Card must be collected and submitted on time
- 10.Absent students must bring a leave note in the diary with a leave application
Conduct & Property
- 11.Sick students must produce a medical fitness certificate on rejoining
- 12.Damaging school property may lead to a penalty of minimum Rs. 500/- or more
- 13.Shrieking, shouting and hooting on campus/class is punishable with a fine
- 14.Bursting crackers, bringing drugs/intoxicants or electronic gadgets is banned; violation may lead to major misconduct
- 15.During suspension, all school fees must continue to be paid
Discipline & Participation
- 16.Participation in all cultural and sports activities is compulsory
- 17.Physically assaulting another person is strictly prohibited (major misconduct)
- 18.Using unfair means in tests/examinations is punishable as per rules
- 19.Proper school uniform is mandatory at all PTMs and school functions
- 20.Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited; violators will be expelled
A Healthy Co-Educational Environment
Being a co-educational institution, all students are expected to treat one another as brothers and sisters, in a healthy and morally sound atmosphere of mutual respect. Any breach of this expectation or improper behaviour will be viewed seriously and may lead to expulsion. Parents are requested to remain attentive to the company their children keep and monitor their arrival/departure timings.