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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
{{Infobox School
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}}
|name = Saint Mary's High School
{{Infobox school
|image = [[Image:Saint Mary's High School Rajkot Emblem.png]]
|motto = Knowledge • Unity • Fraternity
| name = Saint Mary's High School
| image = Saint Mary's High School Rajkot Emblem.png
|established = [[August 11]], [[1957]]
|type = [[Public school|Public]]
| motto = Knowledge • Unity • Fraternity
| established = 11 August 1957
|affiliation = [[GSEB]]
|district = [[Rajkot district| Rajkot]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|grades = K-12
| affiliation = [[GSEB]]
| district = [[Rajkot district|Rajkot]]
|president =
| grades = K-12
|principal = Rev. Fr. Davis Manjaly
| president =
|viceprincipal = Rev. Fr. James Puthuparambil, Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuzhikkattu
|head of school = Rev. Fr. George Vadakkel
| principal = Rev. Fr. Binoy George
|dean =
| head of school = Rev. Fr. Vincent K. V.
|faculty = 66
| dean =
|staff = 20
| faculty = 66
|students = 2512
| staff = 20
|enrollment =
| students = 2512
| enrollment =
|athletics = Cricket, Football, Basketball, Tennis, hockey
| athletics = Cricket, football, basketball, tennis, hockey
|conference =
|colors = White, Cream
| conference =
|mascot =
| colors = White, Cream
| mascot =
|free_label = Alumni Website
| free_label = Alumni website
|free_text = [http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/alumni/ www.stmaryrajkot.org/alumni]
| free_text = https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/
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|location = Kalavad Road,[[Rajkot]]
| location = Kalavad Road, [[Rajkot]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|22.287644|70.773805|region:IN_type:edu|display=inline}}
|country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
|homepage = [http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/ www.stmaryrajkot.org]
| homepage = [http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/ www.stmaryrajkot.org]
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Saint Mary's High School (Rajkot) is one of the oldest primary and second primary school in [[Rajkot]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. RKC 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 was started on [[August 11]], [[1957]] with 25 students on the rolls. Fr. E. Gadea SJ, the then Parish Priest of Rajkot, is the founder and first Principal. Initially the classes were conducted in the premises of the [[Catholic Church]], Mochi bazaar. The school was granted official recognition by the then '''Government of Saurashtra''' on [[June 11]], [[1959]]. In June 1961, Fr. Mateo Ramonell SJ took charge as Principal, and the same year Gujarati also was introduced as a medium of instruction.<br />
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 SJ bought the present property on Kalawad Road, 5 km from the city, and the foundation stone of the building was laid in January, 1962. Although by next June the school was shifted to the new building, it took another five years for the construction of the building to be over. In 1968, the first batch of 46 students appeared for [[SSC]] Board examinations. Fr. Azcotia SJ was the Principal from 1970 to 77, school reached greater heights under his dynamic leadership.<br />
In 1977, the management was transferred from the [[Society of Jesus]] (SJ) to the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate]] (CMI). In the same year, the Higher Secondary section, in English medium with both Science and General streams, was opened. Fr. John Naduvathussery CMI started separate building for primary in 1978, which was completed with an open air stage by Fr. Mathew Bassus in 1983. New Auditorium and 1st floor of primary school was 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>


In 1961, Fr. Ramonell bought the present property on Kalawad Road, 5&nbsp;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.
==Vision and Mission==
===Vision===
{{cquotetxt|Integral development of the child for a better society based on equality, justice, unity and peace.|Vision of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot|[http://stmaryrajkot.org/mission_st_mary.htm Website]|color=silver|size=360%}}


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.
===Mission===
<ref>"[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org/history.htm History of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot]", Retrieved on 21 December 2007.</ref>
*To provide intellectual, social, cultural and spiritual development.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/
*To work for the development of head, heart and hand.
*To achieve academic excellence through quality education.
*To give character formation based on moral and spiritual values.
*To inculcate the values of equality, justice, unity and peace.
*To foster the spirit of religious harmony and religious tolerance.
*To have all-round development through cultural activities, sports and games, picnics and pilgrimages.
*To foster patriotism and national integration.
*To create social awareness, concern for the poor and downtrodden, spirit of service.
*To flight against the evils of castism, communalism and terrorism.
*To provide training programmes for staff and students.
*To give guidance and counselling for students and parents.
*To facilitate social change and social transformation.
*To establish just and egalitarian society.


==Vision==
==Affiliated Association==
{{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]}}
*All India Association of [[Catholic School| Catholic Schools]].
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/
*[[AINACS]] (Rajkot Unit) – 53 schools in Saurashtra-Kutch region.
*Common syllabus and examinations.


==Affiliated associations==
==Past Principal==
* All India Association of [[Catholic School]]s.
*Rev. Fr. Gadea S.J. (1957 - 1960)
* [[AINACS]] (Rajkot Unit) – 53 schools in Saurashtra-Kutch region.
*Rev. Bro. H. Rodrigues (1960 - 1961)
* Common syllabus and examinations.
*Rev. Fr. Mateo Ramonell S.J. (1961 - 1970)
*Rev. Fr. Azcotia S.J. (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-Present)


==Notable Alumni==
==Past principals==
*Rev. Fr. E. Gadea SJ (1957–1960)
*[[Tulsi Tanti]]
*Rev. Bro. Harry Rodrigues (1960–1961)
*[[Rajiv Mody]]
*Rev. Fr. Mateo Ramonell SJ (1961–1970)
*[[Nisarg R. Dhakan]]
*Rev. Fr. Azcotia SJ (1970–1977)
*[[Muffadal Bharmal]]
*Rev. Fr. John Maduvathussery CMI (1977–1979)
*[[Shoeb Kapasi]]
*Rev. Fr. Mathew Basus CMI (1979–1988)
*[[Chintan N. Mehta]]
*Rev. Fr. John Kodamkandam CMI (1987–1988)
*[[Neel Patel]]
*Rev. Fr. Jose George CMI (1988–1989)
*[[Jayesh Vazirani]]
*Rev. Fr. Joseph Madhuravely (1989–1999)
*[[Anand Kakkad]]
*Rev. Fr. Cyriac Kannezath CMI (1999–2001)
*[[Bitu Sinojia]]
*Rev. Fr. Thomas Kolamkuzhiyil (2001–2005)
*[[Monil Doshi]]
*Rev. Fr. Davis Manjaly CMI (2005–2011)
*[[Ravi Ughreja]]
*Rev. Fr. Wilson Matthew (2011 – 2016)
*[[Deep Joshipura]]
*Rev. Fr. Johnson CMI (2016 - Present)

==Notable alumni==
*[[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 of Saint Mary's High School, Rajkot]
*[http://www.stmaryrajkot.org Official website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/smsalumnirajkot/ Alumni Facebook page]

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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

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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

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  • 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

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