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The school motto is [[Latin]] ''[[Immaculata]]'', literally "immaculate" in the sense of [[Immaculate Conception|Mary's conception]] untainted by [[original sin]], |
The school motto is [[Latin]] ''[[Immaculata]]'', literally "immaculate" in the sense of [[Immaculate Conception|Mary's conception]] untainted by [[original sin]],. In simple words, it translates to "Perfection". |
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Revision as of 09:55, 10 October 2012
| St. Mary's School | |
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Mumbai , Maharastra India | |
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| Type | Private secondary school |
| Motto | Immaculata |
| Established | 1864 (148 years ago) |
| Principal | Fr. Kenneth Mosquito, S.J. |
| Senior Supervisor | Mr. Wilfred Noronha |
| Faculty | 70 approx. |
| Grades | Prep - 10 |
| Number of students | 1300 approx. |
| Houses | Tagore (Green),Shivaji (Red), Gandhi (White), Ashoka (Blue) |
| Colour(s) | Green, Red, White & Blue |
| Sports | Cricket, Football, Basketball, Table-Tennis, Badminton, Athletics |
| Website | http://stmarysicse.com/ |
St. Mary's School is a Jesuit-run secondary school located on Nesbit Road, Mazagaon in the city of Mumbai, India. The school is affiliated with Bombay's Church of St. Anne, which is adjacent to the school.[1]
St. Mary's is an Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) affiliate.
History
St. Mary's School was founded in 1864 by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. The school began as a Catholic school of education.
It conferred the degree/diploma of a Cambridge University O level of education, which has been renamed ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) diploma.
The school has four Gothic-style buildings and is divided in two sections, Senior Section (Class 5 and above) and Junior Section (Class 4 and below). Sporting facilities include, amongst others, two football grounds and two gymnasiums. The school's various football teams are regarded as amongst the best in the city. St. Mary's rich sporting culture carries itself to diverse games and sports. It has amongst its alumni Olympians such as Rehan Poncha.[2] It is rated[3] as one of the top schools of the country. Students are encouraged in the arts and many amongst the school's alumni have flourished in theatre, music and Bollywood.
Motto
The school motto is Latin Immaculata, literally "immaculate" in the sense of Mary's conception untainted by original sin,. In simple words, it translates to "Perfection".
Principals
- 1991–95: Rev. Fr. Joe Saldanha S.J. (Late)
- 1995: Rev. Fr. Joe Diabrio
- 1995-2009: Rev. Fr. Evarist Newnes S.J.
- 2009–11: Alice Carvalho (1st lady principal)
- 2011–current: Rev. Fr. Kenneth Misquitta S.J.
Notable alumni
- Zubin Mehta - Conductor and Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
- Freddie Mercury - Lead singer of the famous band, Queen
- Homi K. Bhabha - Critical theorist and the Director of the Humanities Center at Harvard University
- Dom Moraes - Editor
- Goolam Essaji Vahanvati - Attorney General of India
- Azim Premji - Chairman of Wipro
- Boman Irani - Theatre and Bollywood Actor
- Kunal Vijaykar - Theatre Actor and Food Critic
- Farooq Shaikh - Theatre and Bollywood Actor
- Sooraj Barjatya - Hindi film director
- DJ Suketu - Popular Indian DJ known for Bollywood remixes
- Shahid Balwa - Real estate tycoon
References
- ^ "St Mary's conquer Don Bosco". Indian Express. September 29, 1998.
- ^ "Gokuldham, Scottish emerge supreme". Indian Express. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "India's Best Day Schools" (PDF). EducationWorld.