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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Saint Mary's High School
| name = Saint Mary's High School
|image = [[File:Saint Mary's High School Rajkot Emblem.png]]
| image = Saint Mary's High School Rajkot Emblem.png
|motto = Knowledge • Unity • Fraternity
| motto = Knowledge • Unity • Fraternity
|established = August 11, 1957
| established = 11 August 1957
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|affiliation = [[GSEB]]
| affiliation = [[GSEB]]
|district = [[Rajkot district|Rajkot]]
| district = [[Rajkot district|Rajkot]]
|grades = K-12
| grades = K-12
|president =
| president =
|principal = Rev. Fr. Wilson Matthew
| principal = Rev. Fr. Binoy George
|viceprincipal = Rev. Fr. Tommy Ekkan
| head of school = Rev. Fr. Vincent K. V.
| dean =
|head of school = Rev. Fr. George Vadakkel
|dean =
| faculty = 66
|faculty = 66
| staff = 20
|staff = 20
| students = 2512
|students = 2512
| enrollment =
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| athletics = Cricket, football, basketball, tennis, hockey
|enrollment =
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| conference =
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|athletics = Cricket, football, basketball, tennis, hockey
| colors = White, Cream
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|conference =
|colors = White, Cream
| mascot =
|mascot =
| free_label = Alumni website
| free_text = https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/
|free_label = Alumni website
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|free_text = [http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/alumni/ www.stmaryrajkot.org/alumni]
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| location = Kalavad Road, [[Rajkot]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|22.287644|70.773805|region:IN_type:edu|display=inline}}
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|location = Kalavad Road, [[Rajkot]]
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| country = [[India]]
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'''Saint Mary's High School (Rajkot)''' is one of the oldest primary and secondary schools in [[Rajkot]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It has a {{convert|10|acre|m2|sing=on}} [[campus]] located on the Kalavad Road of Rajkot city.
'''Saint Mary's High School (Rajkot)''' is one of the oldest primary and secondary schools in [[Rajkot]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It has a {{convert|10|acre|m2|adj=on}} [[campus]] located on the Kalavad Road of Rajkot city.


==History==
==History==
St. Mary's School opened on August 11, 1957 with 25 students. Fr. E. Gadea, the [[Priest|parish priest]] of Rajkot, was the founder and first principal. The classes were conducted in the premises of the [[Catholic Church]] at Mochi [[bazaar]]. The school was granted official recognition by the Government of [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] on June 11, 1959. Fr. Mateo Ramonell took charge as principal in June 1961, and in the same year [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] was introduced as an additional medium of instruction.
St. Mary's School opened on 11 August 1957 with 25 students. Fr. E. Gadea, the [[Priest|parish priest]] of Rajkot, was the founder and first principal. The classes were conducted in the premises of the [[Catholic Church]] at Mochi [[bazaar]]. The school was granted official recognition by the government of [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] on 11 June 1959. Fr. Mateo Ramonell took charge as principal in June 1961, and in the same year [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] was introduced as an additional medium of instruction.


In 1961, Fr. Ramonell bought the present property on Kalawad Road, 5 km from the city, and the foundation stone of a new building was laid in January, 1962. The next June the school moved into the new building but it took another five years for the construction to be completed. In 1968, the first batch of 46 students sat the [[SSC]] Board examinations. Fr. Azcotia was the principal from 1970 to 1977.
In 1961, Fr. Ramonell bought the present property on Kalawad Road, 5 km from the city, and the foundation stone of a new building was laid in January, 1962. The next June the school moved into the new building but it took another five years for the construction to be completed. In 1968, the first batch of 46 students sat the [[Secondary School Certificate|SSC]] Board examinations. Fr. Azcotia was the principal from 1970 to 1977.


In 1977, the management of the school was transferred from the [[Society of Jesus]] to the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate]].Fr. John Naduvathussery was the first CMI principal of the school in 1977. In the same year, the higher secondary section was opened, the [[English language]] being used as the medium for instruction for both the science and general streams. Fr. John Naduvathussery started a separate building for primary education in 1978. This was completed by Fr. Mathew Bassus in 1983 and had an open air stage. An auditorium and the first floor of the primary school were built by Fr. Joseph Madhuravely in 1998.
In 1977, the management of the school was transferred from the [[Society of Jesus]] to the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate]]. Fr. John Naduvathussery was the first CMI principal of the school in 1977. In the same year, the higher secondary section was opened, the [[English language]] being used as the medium for instruction for both the science and general streams. Fr. John Naduvathussery started a separate building for primary education in 1978. This was completed by Fr. Mathew Bassus in 1983 and had an open-air stage. An auditorium and the first floor of the primary school were built by Fr. Joseph Madhuravely in 1998.
<ref>"[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/history.htm History of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot]", Retrieved on December 21, 2007.</ref>
<ref>"[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/history.htm History of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot]", Retrieved on 21 December 2007.</ref>
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/


==Vision==
==Vision==
{{cquote|Integral development of the child for a better society based on equality, justice, unity and peace.|author=Vision of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot|source=[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/mission_st_mary.html Website]}}
{{cquote|Integral development of the child for a better society based on equality, justice, unity and peace.|author=Vision of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot|source=[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/mission_st_mary.html Website]}}
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/


==Affiliated associations==
==Affiliated associations==
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* Common syllabus and examinations.
* Common syllabus and examinations.


==Past Principals==
==Past principals==
*Rev. Fr. Gadea SJ (1957–1960)
*Rev. Fr. E. Gadea SJ (1957–1960)
*Rev. Bro. H. Rodrigues (1960–1961)
*Rev. Bro. Harry Rodrigues (1960–1961)
*Rev. Fr. Mateo Ramonell SJ (1961–1970)
*Rev. Fr. Mateo Ramonell SJ (1961–1970)
*Rev. Fr. Azcotia SJ (1970–1977)
*Rev. Fr. Azcotia SJ (1970–1977)
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*Rev. Fr. Cyriac Kannezath CMI (1999–2001)
*Rev. Fr. Cyriac Kannezath CMI (1999–2001)
*Rev. Fr. Thomas Kolamkuzhiyil (2001–2005)
*Rev. Fr. Thomas Kolamkuzhiyil (2001–2005)
*Rev. Fr. Davis Manjaly CMI (2005–P2011)
*Rev. Fr. Davis Manjaly CMI (2005–2011)
*Rev. Fr. Wilson Matthew (2011-Present)
*Rev. Fr. Wilson Matthew (2011 – 2016)
*Rev. Fr. Johnson CMI (2016 - Present)


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Tulsi Tanti]]
*[[Tulsi Tanti]]- Founder at SUZLON Group of Companies
*[[Karan G Saxena]]- Director Sai Generators PVT. Ltd.
Author of Tinkling Quotes Book, First Book Published across 180+ Countries


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org Official website]
*[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org Official website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/ Alumni Facebook page]

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[[Category:Education in Rajkot]]
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 4 June 2022

Saint Mary's High School
Location
Map
Kalavad Road, Rajkot

India
Coordinates22°17′16″N 70°46′26″E / 22.287644°N 70.773805°E / 22.287644; 70.773805
Information
TypePublic
MottoKnowledge • Unity • Fraternity
Established11 August 1957
School districtRajkot
PrincipalRev. Fr. Binoy George
Head of schoolRev. Fr. Vincent K. V.
Staff20
Faculty66
GradesK-12
Number of students2512
Color(s)White, Cream
AthleticsCricket, football, basketball, tennis, hockey
AffiliationGSEB
Alumni websitehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/
Websitewww.stmaryrajkot.org

Saint Mary's High School (Rajkot) is one of the oldest primary and secondary schools in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. It has a 10-acre (40,000 m2) campus located on the Kalavad Road of Rajkot city.

History

[edit]

St. Mary's School opened on 11 August 1957 with 25 students. Fr. E. Gadea, the parish priest of Rajkot, was the founder and first principal. The classes were conducted in the premises of the Catholic Church at Mochi bazaar. The school was granted official recognition by the government of Saurashtra on 11 June 1959. Fr. Mateo Ramonell took charge as principal in June 1961, and in the same year Gujarati was introduced as an additional medium of instruction.

In 1961, Fr. Ramonell bought the present property on Kalawad Road, 5 km from the city, and the foundation stone of a new building was laid in January, 1962. The next June the school moved into the new building but it took another five years for the construction to be completed. In 1968, the first batch of 46 students sat the SSC Board examinations. Fr. Azcotia was the principal from 1970 to 1977.

In 1977, the management of the school was transferred from the Society of Jesus to the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate. Fr. John Naduvathussery was the first CMI principal of the school in 1977. In the same year, the higher secondary section was opened, the English language being used as the medium for instruction for both the science and general streams. Fr. John Naduvathussery started a separate building for primary education in 1978. This was completed by Fr. Mathew Bassus in 1983 and had an open-air stage. An auditorium and the first floor of the primary school were built by Fr. Joseph Madhuravely in 1998. [1] https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/

Vision

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Integral development of the child for a better society based on equality, justice, unity and peace.

— Vision of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot, Website

https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/

Affiliated associations

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  • All India Association of Catholic Schools.
  • AINACS (Rajkot Unit) – 53 schools in Saurashtra-Kutch region.
  • Common syllabus and examinations.

Past principals

[edit]
  • Rev. Fr. E. Gadea SJ (1957–1960)
  • Rev. Bro. Harry Rodrigues (1960–1961)
  • Rev. Fr. Mateo Ramonell SJ (1961–1970)
  • Rev. Fr. Azcotia SJ (1970–1977)
  • Rev. Fr. John Maduvathussery CMI (1977–1979)
  • Rev. Fr. Mathew Basus CMI (1979–1988)
  • Rev. Fr. John Kodamkandam CMI (1987–1988)
  • Rev. Fr. Jose George CMI (1988–1989)
  • Rev. Fr. Joseph Madhuravely (1989–1999)
  • Rev. Fr. Cyriac Kannezath CMI (1999–2001)
  • Rev. Fr. Thomas Kolamkuzhiyil (2001–2005)
  • Rev. Fr. Davis Manjaly CMI (2005–2011)
  • Rev. Fr. Wilson Matthew (2011 – 2016)
  • Rev. Fr. Johnson CMI (2016 - Present)

Notable alumni

[edit]

Author of Tinkling Quotes Book, First Book Published across 180+ Countries

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "History of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot", Retrieved on 21 December 2007.
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