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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Mount St. Mary's School
| name = Mount St. Mary's School
| image = Mount St Mary's.jpg
| image = Mount St Mary's.jpg
|motto = "Pro Deo Et Patria ("For God And Country)"
| motto = "Pro Deo Et Patria ("For God And Country)"
| street = Parade Road, Delhi cantt
| city = [[New Delhi]]
| city = [[New Delhi]]
| state = [[Delhi]]
| state = [[Delhi]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| schooltype = Public
|schooltype = Public
| established = {{start date and age|1963}}
|established = 1963
| founder = Rev. Bro. E.T. Dunne
|founder = Rev. Bro. E.T. Dunne
| principal = Bro. Tomy Varghese
| faculty = Fulltime
|principal = Rev. Bro. Sajji
| street = Parade Road, Delhi cantt

|faculty = Fulltime
| homepage = http://www.msmschool.in/
|homepage = http://www.msmschool.net/
}}
}}


'''Mount St. Mary's School''' is a [[Patrician Brothers]]' School which is run by the [[Brothers of St. Patrick|Brothers of St Patrick]]. It is located in [[Delhi Cantt]], [[Delhi]], [[India]], on 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current Principal is Rev. Bro. Sajji. In the year 2013 the school celebrated its Golden Jubilee.
'''Mount St. Mary's School''' is a [[Patrician Brothers]]' School run by the [[Brothers of St. Patrick|Brothers of St Patrick]]. It is located in [[Delhi Cantt]], [[Delhi]], [[India]], at 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current principal is Bro. Tomy Varghese


==History==
==History==
In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened a school called Mount St. Mary's in the capital of India on the invitation of the Army. It started with four brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on the 6th of January 1963, by General Bhagwati Singh, who was at that time G.O.C of Delhi Area, New Delhi.
In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened the school in Delhi at the invitation of the Army. It started with four Brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first Principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on 6 January 1963, by Lt Gen Bhagwati Singh, who was at that time G.O.C of Delhi Area, New Delhi.


The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.<ref>[http://msmschool.net/mission_statement Mission Statement]</ref>
The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.<ref>[http://msmschool.net/mission_statement Mission Statement]</ref>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
The school is widely regarded to be one of the best schools in New Delhi in terms of infrastructure, sports facilities, etc. In addition to two computer labs, two libraries, and three science labs, the school also has numerous sports fields/courts - 4 synthetic tennis courts, 2 soccer fields, a cricket ground, volleyball court, 2 indoor and 5 outdoor badminton courts and 2 synthetic basketball court.In addition to these, there is a science park, skating rink, swimming pool and centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of nearly one thousand people.
In addition to two computer labs, two libraries, and three science labs, the school also has sports fields and courts - onesynthetic tennis courts, one soccer fields, a cricket ground, volleyball court, one outdoor badminton courts and onesynthetic basketball court. In addition to these, there is a science park, skating rink, swimming pool and centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of nearly one thousand people.{{cn|date=March 2022}}

There are many study circles and clubs for a variety of activities, namely debates, elocution and quiz, dramatics, music, choreography, photography.Additionally, the school is host to a large number of inter-school events, most notable being Bro. Aloysius Recitation Competition, Bro Bergin's Music Meet, Bro. Mahony football tournament, and the Matrix-Ecomm Buzz Symposium.


==Syllabus==
==Syllabus==
All students are given an education based on the requirements of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Religious instruction is imparted to Catholic pupils.
All students are given an education based on the requirements of the Central Board of Secondary Education ([[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]). Religious instruction is imparted to Catholic pupils.


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
In its 50-year history, Mount St. Mary's School has won numerous accolades, across sports, co-curriculars and academics.Many national level swimmers have been produced by Mount St. Mary's. The Ecom-Buzz and Matrix Symposium, a series of inter-school competitions, organized solely by the students has been the recipient of a lot of media praise.On one occasion, it even won the national level [[Bournvita Quiz Contest]]. In 2012, they came fifth nationwide in the Wild Wisdom Quiz,organized by WWF.
In its 60-year history, Mount St. Mary's School has won numerous accolades across sports, co-curriculars and academics. The Ecom-Buzz and Matrix Symposium, a series of inter-school competitions, organized solely by the students has been the recipient of media praise. Students have won an edition of the national level [[Bournvita Quiz Contest]]. In 2012, they came fifth nationwide in the Wild Wisdom Quiz, organized by the [[World Wide Fund for Nature]].


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
⚫
*[[Vinod Khosla]] Co-founder of Sun Microsystems, Venture capitalist - Khosla Ventures
⚫
*[[Krishna Kumar Kunnath|KK]] Playback Singer
*[[Arnab Goswami]] Former Editor-in-Chief, Times Now News Channel
*[[Arnab Goswami]] Former Editor-in-Chief, Times Now News Channel
*[[Apar Gupta]] Lawyer and Executive Director, Internet Freedom Foundation
*[[Brahma Chellaney]] Geostrategist, public intellectual, columnist and author on geostrategic affairs.
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*[[Gaurav Kapur]] TV and Radio Host and Actor
*[[Euphoria (Indian band)|Hitesh Madan]] Founder and lead guitarist of music band Eka and Euphoria (past)
*[[Euphoria (Indian band)|Hitesh Madan]] Founder and lead guitarist of music band Eka and Euphoria (past)
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*[[Jaspreet Jasz]] Singer
⚫
*[[KK (singer)|KK]] Playback Singer
⚫
*[[Manan Sharma]] Cricketer - India U-19 and Delhi State
*[[Raghav Sachar]] Singer-songwriter, Music composer, Instrumentalist
*[[Raghav Sachar]] Singer-songwriter, Music composer, Instrumentalist
⚫
*[[Jaspreet Jasz]] Soloist
⚫
*[[Manan Sharma]] Cricketer - India U-19 and Delhi State
*[[Shaleen Malhotra]] Actor
*[[Shaleen Malhotra]] Actor
⚫
*[[Vinod Khosla]] Co-founder of Sun Microsystems, Venture capitalist - Khosla Ventures
⚫
*[[Gaurav Kapur]] TV and Radio Host and Actor
*[[Aru Krishansh Verma]] Film Actor
*[[Manish Kapoor]] Top executive in the US at Xerox, FedEx, Amazon, now in Hollywood at VER.com
* [[Arunabha Ghosh]] Renowned Economist


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.msmschool.net Official website]
*[http://www.msmschool.in Official website]


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Latest revision as of 15:00, 5 September 2024

Mount St. Mary's School
Address
Map
Parade Road, Delhi cantt

New Delhi
,
Delhi

India
Information
School typePublic
Motto"Pro Deo Et Patria ("For God And Country)"
Established1963; 62 years ago (1963)
FounderRev. Bro. E.T. Dunne
PrincipalBro. Tomy Varghese
FacultyFulltime
Websitehttp://www.msmschool.in/

Mount St. Mary's School is a Patrician Brothers' School run by the Brothers of St Patrick. It is located in Delhi Cantt, Delhi, India, at 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current principal is Bro. Tomy Varghese

History

[edit]

In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened the school in Delhi at the invitation of the Army. It started with four Brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first Principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on 6 January 1963, by Lt Gen Bhagwati Singh, who was at that time G.O.C of Delhi Area, New Delhi.

The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.[1]

Facilities

[edit]

In addition to two computer labs, two libraries, and three science labs, the school also has sports fields and courts - onesynthetic tennis courts, one soccer fields, a cricket ground, volleyball court, one outdoor badminton courts and onesynthetic basketball court. In addition to these, there is a science park, skating rink, swimming pool and centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of nearly one thousand people.[citation needed]

Syllabus

[edit]

All students are given an education based on the requirements of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Religious instruction is imparted to Catholic pupils.

Achievements

[edit]

In its 60-year history, Mount St. Mary's School has won numerous accolades across sports, co-curriculars and academics. The Ecom-Buzz and Matrix Symposium, a series of inter-school competitions, organized solely by the students has been the recipient of media praise. Students have won an edition of the national level Bournvita Quiz Contest. In 2012, they came fifth nationwide in the Wild Wisdom Quiz, organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Mission Statement
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