St. Mary’s – An INTRODUCTION

            St Mary’s High School, Mount Abu, established in 1887 and handed over to the Congregation of Christian Brothers in India in 1929, is one of the many educational Institutions in India conducted by the Christian Brothers. This congregation was founded in 1802 in Ireland for the education of Catholic children. The CCBI is a Registered Society under the Societies Registrant Act and has its Head Office at Calcutta.
             The Congregation of Christian Brothers conducts school and colleges throughout the world, the main object of the congregation is the provision of general  and religious education to Catholic pupils, consequently admission to this school is primarily for Catholic boys, without excluding boys of other religious denominations when accommodation is available. There is no interference whatever in the religious principles and beliefs of non-Christian students. The Brothers recognize as the most important and scared part of their duty, the formation of  character of those committed to their care. Moral and ethical instruction, therefore, forms a compulsory part of curriculum .
           St. Mary’s High School is situated on an elevated plateau with an extensive view of mountains and valleys and its locale is noted for its delightful walks. It is about three kilometers from the town of Mount Abu.
The school premises include a chapel, two large ventilated dormitories, a gymnasium, two fine blocks containing dining room, airy classrooms, two halls, a library, computer lab and art & craft room. There is also a detached infirmary in the charge of fully qualified nursing sister. The school has its own doctor who visit the school every day and as often as he is needed.
          Provision is made for every outdoor activity. Facilities for hiking football, basketball, cricket, table tennis and badminton are available.

CURRICULUM

  1. Boys are prepared for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. The school year is from March to December.
  2. Courses through the  school are so geared that pupils offer suitable combinations of the following subjects in the final examination.  English Language, Hindi, Literature in English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, History, Geography, Computer Science, Indian Music and Art.

    There are also regular courses in craft, music and elocution and encouragement is given to the boys to participate in dramatics, general knowledge competitions, quiz competition, etc.
ASSESSMENT

         Regular class tests are a feature. Monthly class test are conducted in all subjects. There is a mid-year 
         examination in the month of June.

         Promotion to a higher class is given on the basis of the monthly tests together with midyear and final
         examinations.

For further enquiries contact:

The Principal
St. Mary's High. School
Mt. Abu - 304501
Ph: 02974-238894,237195

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