Vision, Mission & Values
The Guiding Philosophy of St. Mary's School
Vision
Our Vision
We envision Education as a means to the creation of the New Age, characterized by the values of love, justice, peace and brotherhood. This is achieved by developing in every student a well-formed conscience rooted in God, based on genuine human relationships, and by channeling their creativity, energy and initiative through an integrated and well-planned programme of learning.
Mission
Our Mission
St. Mary's School, through its educational programme, aims at promoting intellectual and scientific temper, creative thinking, and a spirit of healthy competition and cooperation among children and youth. It is the school's special priority to inculcate God-consciousness in students and foster the qualities of cheerfulness, loving-kindness, compassion and forgiveness — preparing them to become agents of religious harmony, peace and secularism, thereby contributing towards national integration.
Our Aims & Objectives
What We Strive to Achieve Every Day
To form the young as men and women of character, competence, conscience and compassion, committed to building a just society
To provide an education that promotes intellectual excellence, religious tolerance, patriotism and uprightness of character
To promote human personalities capable of facing life's challenges with courage and hope
To enlighten students through academic training and co-curricular activities about the meaning and purpose of human existence
To create a "world-view" that embraces all cultures and belief systems without losing one's self-identity
To train students to respect nature and environment, developing the right ecological perspective
The Values We Live By
Love
for God, self, family and community
Wisdom
gained through disciplined, holistic learning
Service
dedication to nation and society
Discipline
the foundation of all achievement
Compassion & Forgiveness
the heart of Christian teaching
Religious Harmony
respect for all faiths and cultures
Patriotism
love and loyalty to one's country
"If a Child Lives With..."
If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
Fundamental Duties of Every Citizen
As Enshrined in the Constitution of India
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
- 1.To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals, the National Flag and the National Anthem
- 2.To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
- 3.To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
- 4.To defend the country and render national service when called upon
- 5.To promote harmony and common brotherhood amongst all people of India, transcending religious, linguistic and sectional diversities
- 6.To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
- 7.To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures
- 8.To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
- 9.To safeguard public property and abjure violence
- 10.To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Our Commitment to You
Every policy, rule and activity at St. Mary's School is shaped by these values and duties. We are committed to raising responsible citizens who carry the light of "Love, Wisdom & Service" beyond the walls of our school and into society.