St. Paul's School,Official, Darjeeling

The annual cricket match between the Old Paulite Association (OPA) and the school team was held at Top Field. The Old Paulites were highly enthusiastic and determined to retain the cricket cup. Winning the toss, the OPA elected to field first. However, after eight overs, the school team had scored 54 runs without losing a wicket. Unfortunately, bad weather played spoilsport, and the match had to be abandoned.

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Living up to these ideals, St. Paul’s School secured the Runner-Up position in the prestigious U-8 ICSE Interschool Basketball Championship with a performance defined by discipline, structure, and teamwork.

Under the leadership of captain Krishnendu Das and vice captain Stanzin Tsanleks, the team topped Pool A, recording decisive wins against Goethals Memorial School, Kurseong (20–7) and defending champions St. Joseph’s School, Darjeeling (24–20).

The final was a tightly contested game between St. Paul’s School and St. Augustine’s School, Kalimpong, where the team displayed tactical awareness and resilience, with the outcome decided by narrow margins.

The school extends its sincere appreciation to Coach Mr. Lakpa Sherpa, MICs Dr. Aayush Rai and Mr. Sanjive Rai, PTIs Mr. Diwakar Thapa and Mr. Prayag Chettri, and Mr. Punam Lama, Senior Master, for their continued guidance and support. Gratitude is also extended to the OPs for the development of the new basketball court, fostering increased participation and competitive excellence.

A commendable effort by our young athletes—laying a strong foundation for future success.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Under-14 team on their magnificent achievement—defending the Under-14 Bicentennial Cricket Trophy for the third consecutive year. In a compelling final, St. Paul's triumphed over St. Augustine's School, Kalimpong, to seal this historic victory. To claim victory once is memorable, but to retain the title with unwavering consistency over three years is the mark of true champions. Their discipline, resilience, and collective spirit have brought immense pride to the entire fraternity.
We also place on record our deepest gratitude to Mr. Saroj Gurung, whose steadfast dedication, tactical acumen, and tireless efforts in training the boys have been instrumental in this historic run. His ability to nurture young talent and instil both skill and character has laid the foundation for this sustained excellence.
Our sincere thanks are equally due to Mr. D. Thapa and Mr. P. Chettri for their exemplary organisation of the tournament, as well as to the ground staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every match proceeded with seamless efficiency. Their commitment was vital to the tournament's resounding success.
We are also grateful to the participating schools for their spirited and sportsmanlike competition: St. Joseph's School, Mount Hermon School, Goethals Memorial School, Fr. Leblond School, and St. Augustine School. Each of these institutions contributed greatly to the tournament's success, and we salute them for their invaluable role in making this event a memorable celebration of youth cricket.
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We are delighted to announce and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Yogesh Sunam on his well-deserved promotion from Third Officer (T/O) to Second Officer (S/O).

Mr. Sunam, formerly of the 5 Bengal Battalion and currently serving as ANO at St. Paul's School, Darjeeling (Troops No. 302), has now been promoted to the rank of Second Officer, a position equivalent to Lieutenant.

This promotion is a testament to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to duty. We wish him continued success and honor in his new role.

A special Combined Assembly was held in the Prep Hall, bringing together students and staff in a spirit of unity and achievement. The solemn yet vibrant gathering was marked by significant announcements and well-deserved recognition of student excellence.

The school proudly welcomed the following dedicated educators who have joined the faculty:

· Mr. Anthony Rozario
· Mr. Sagar Shiwakoti
· Mr. Pulaha Chaudhuri
· Ms. Darshana Pakhrine
· Mrs. D. Smith
· Mrs. Garima Awasthi
· Mr. James Bantawa

Their presence adds immense strength and diversity to our academic family, and we look forward to their valuable contributions.

In a proud moment for the school, several boys were honoured with various awards in recognition of their outstanding performance, discipline, and talent. Their achievements were met with resounding applause, inspiring their peers to strive for excellence in the days to come.

The assembly concluded with a vote of thanks and the school song, leaving everyone motivated and united in purpose.

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On this sacred day of reflection, St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling remembers the profound message of love, sacrifice, and compassion that Good Friday brings.

May this day inspire us to walk in faith, kindness, and humility, embracing the values that shape not just scholars, but responsible and compassionate individuals.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Good Friday.