St. Mary’s is one of the most prestigious schools in Calcutta affiliated with the ICSE board
01/12/2023
The Principal addressed the students of Class 10 today, about the various options that are available for Class 11.
The teachers for the +2 sections, including a couple of ex students, addressed the students and parents about possible career choices.
Did you know that the class timings are reduced for Classes XI and XII?
Tag a Marian who needs to know this!
📷 "Our heroes return - St. Mary's Football Team clinches the First Runners Up spot in the Founder's Cup!"
Let's put our hands together for the St. Mary's Day School senior football team, who valiantly battled it out in the prestigious Founder's Cup and have returned with the glorious First Runners Up trophy! 🥈⚽🏆
Our team showcased immense courage, skill, and spirit against formidable opponents like St. Columba's and St. Edmund's. They've truly made their mark in this tournament, exhibiting tenacity and teamwork that left us all in awe. 🏅
This achievement is a testament to their dedication and a stepping stone towards future triumphs. They've made us proud, embodying the spirit of St. Mary's with every powerful kick and strategic move on the field. ⚽
As they return, trophy held high, let's celebrate their accomplishment and look forward to the journey ahead. After all, victory is sweetest when it's earned. 🏆
If you know a footballing Marian, you need to share this with them ASAP!
St. Mary's School boasts the most magnificent and exhilarating football fields you'll ever see! Our fields are not just for playing but also for our students to build character, team spirit, and emerge victorious.
But that works only when we get to showcase it in a tournament.
If you've been to school lately, you'll know how hard our boys have been practising. Where are they going? What's the tournament?
Every goal and save made on these fields is a testament to our students' grit, determination, and sportsmanship.
Get ready to witness the sprawling, vibrant football fields of St. Mary's School! ⚽🏟️ These vast green expanses are more than just playing grounds; they are the arenas where skills are honed, teams are forged, and champions are made.
Every goal scored, and every save made on these fields represents our students' dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Our fields are meticulously maintained, ensuring an optimal playing experience that nurtures the love of football in every player.
Come, join us, cheer for our teams, and enjoy the thrilling spectacles that unfold on our beloved fields.
25/05/2023
SMO prides itself on its vast, open playing fields. The school grounds are spacious enough to accommodate four football matches simultaneously.
The verdant greenery contributes significantly towards the psychological wellbeing of the students, while also providing a much needed green cover from the surrounding pollution.
The annual sports day and other large-scale events are hosted on the school grounds.
Children are encouraged to play and partake in physical activities during recess. A dedicated Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) period is set aside for every class once a week.
20/05/2023
Why is SMO called St. Mary's School? Let's understand the symbolism first.
In this image, we see the Christ Child, startled by the sight of angels revealing the instruments of His impending Passion, hastening towards His mother, Mary. He nearly loses a tiny sandal in his fright. With love and reassurance, Mary holds Him close, but her gaze is not on Him, but on us – a remarkable detail that highlights Mary's plea for us to avoid sin and love her Son. 🙏🖼️
Christ's tiny hands pressing into Mary's signify that as He entrusted Himself to her protection on earth, so too in Heaven He has put all graces in her hands, to be given to those who ask her. This is the central message of the painting. 👐🌌
This Byzantine icon is rich with symbols: The golden background represents Heaven, where Jesus and Mary are now enthroned, while the gold threading through their clothing signifies the heavenly joy They can bring to our lives. ⭐✨
The Star on Mary's veil indicates that she is the Star of the Sea, who brought Christ's light to a dark world and leads us to Heaven's safe port. Her mouth, small and often silent, promotes quiet reflection. 🌟🌊
St. Michael the Archangel is represented by a Greek initial, holding the lance and gall-sop of Christ's Passion. Mary's red tunic, the colour worn by virgins in Christ's time, adds another layer of symbolism. 👼⚔️
Her large eyes, always looking towards us, see all our troubles. Christ's hands, palms down into His mother's, signify that the Graces of Redemption are in her keeping. His falling sandal symbolizes a soul clinging to Christ by a single thread – via devotion to Mary. 👀🙌
Crowned by a golden crown placed by the Holy See in 1867, this picture is a testament to the many miracles performed when Our Lady is invoked under the title of "Perpetual Help."
19/05/2023
Blessed Edmund Rice, born in Callan, Ireland, in 1762, started his career working for his uncle in Waterford. He eventually took over the company and built a vast fortune. 💼💰
Following the passing of his wife and with his daughter grown up, he contemplated joining a monastery. But a chance encounter with poor young boys on the street led him to a different path. 🙏🛣️
A friend asked him, "Would you bury yourself in a monastery rather than devote your wealth and life to the spiritual and material well-being of these poor youths?" This conversation became a turning point for Edmund. 🤔🔄
He decided to use his resources to improve the lives of poor children through education. In 1802, he founded a school in Waterford, Ireland, aimed at helping boys "become good Catholics and good citizens". 🏫📚
Selling his business, he fully committed to his mission. In 1808, he founded the Presentation Brothers, an order dedicated to education and the first of its kind in Ireland. The community became the Christian Brothers, receiving approval from the Pope in 1821. 🕍🇮🇪
By 1825, Edmund and his 30 Christian Brothers were providing free education, clothing, and food to nearly 5,500 children across 12 towns. 👨🏫👕🥖
Edmund served as the superior general until 1838. He passed away in 1844 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1996, who hailed him as "an outstanding model of a true lay apostle." 🙌🕊️
18/05/2023
SMO prides itself on its vast, open playing fields. The school grounds are spacious enough to accommodate four football matches simultaneously.
The school has four laboratories. The Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science labs present a modern, well-equipped infrastructure.
The verdant greenery contributes significantly towards the students' psychological well-being while also providing a much-needed green cover from the surrounding pollution.
The annual sports day and other large-scale events are hosted on the school grounds. Children are encouraged to play and partake in physical activities during recess. A dedicated Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) period is set aside for every class once a week.
Admissions are now open to Class XI for Science/ Commerce/ Humanities streams.