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|motto = ''Love your neighbour as yourself''
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|principal = [[Father (title)|Father]] Cidloy Furtado
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|established = 1983
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'''St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School''', [[Bathinda]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]], is an affiliate of the registered society of Pilar, Punjab-Haryana, a branch of the society of Pilar, [[Goa]].  Opened in 1983, it is a [[Catholic]] institute located at Model Town Phase-2 Bathinda. The school's [[patron saint|patron]] is [[St. Francis Xavier]]. The first principal of the school was Father Anthony D'Silva. The school provides [[Kindergarten|KG]], [[primary school|primary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] education. It is one of the most prestigious institutes of the city.
'''St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School''', [[Bathinda]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]], is an affiliate of the registered society of Pilar, Punjab-Haryana, a branch of the society of Pilar, [[Goa]].  Opened in 1983, it is a [[Catholic]] institute located at Model Town Phase-2 Bathinda. The school's [[patron saint|patron]] is [[St. Francis Xavier]]. The first principal of the school was Father Anthony D'Silva. The school provides [[Kindergarten|KG]], [[primary school|primary]] and [[secondary school|secondary]] education.  


Originally an all-boys school, it opened its portals to girls in April 1990. The school offers diversity of academic facilities. It has also introduced computer science, classical dance and music as part of its curriculum. The programme of studies is in accordance with the [[syllabus]] laid down by the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]], [[Delhi]]. While the medium of instruction is English, the school also lays special emphasis on teaching [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Hindi]]  as additional languages.
Originally an all-boys school, it opened its portals to girls in April 1990. The program of studies is in accordance with the [[syllabus]] laid down by the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]], [[Delhi]].


St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School is active in sports, especially [[team handball|handball]] and co-curricular activities. The students are given an option of 3 additional subjects - Dance, Music and Art. It has the latest Educomp Smart Classes in each classroom.
With a faculty of 100+, and approximately 4000  students, the school has a teacher-student ratio of  1:40 and an average class size of 60 to 65 students.<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Xavier’s School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools|url=https://www.xavierbathinda.com/senior/faculty.aspx|access-date=2021-06-23|website=www.xavierbathinda.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Xavier’s School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools|url=https://www.xavierbathinda.com/senior/our-strength.aspx|access-date=2021-06-23|website=www.xavierbathinda.com}}</ref>


The students are divided into 4 [[house system|houses]] - Ruby(Red), Sapphire(Blue), Emerald(Green) and Topaz(Yellow).
== Society of Pilar ==
The school orchestrates various competitions which provide students to brush their skills and talents.  
The organization which operates this school is a NGO known as society of Pilar. It was founded by a Fr. Bento Martins in 1887 in Goa. Initially the society's activities were limited to goa and its adjoining areas but from 1939 it spread across India and even abroad.
There are 5 sections for class LKG to 10 th(A,B,C,D and E).  
 
The school has also paved the way of many toppers. Every year there is a topper from class 12th. In 2018 after the change in CBSE boards pattern, the school gave the city it's topper Harjeet Singh with 98.8 percentile and in 2019 Manya Jindal of the school stood first in the country with 99.8 percentage and also the school has given shape to many visionaries and professionals.
Now the society owns about 60 residential units and 400 members working in several parts of India. The society has many branches all over india and abroad. The society mainly runs schools, colleges, orphanages besides other institutions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Xavier’s School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools|url=https://www.xavierbathinda.com/senior/society-pilar.aspx|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.xavierbathinda.com}}</ref>
 
== Patron ==
The school patronizes Saint Francis Xavier a catholic missionary and saint who was a co-founder of the society of Jesus. He was born in 1506 to a noble family in Spain. He came goa in 1542 and played an important in building many churches and institutions in Goa, he also  travelled across Malacca, China and Japan.
 
He died in 1552 on his way to china. His remains were bought to goa in 1554 and are kept in Basilica of Bom Jesus in a silver casket. He was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1619 and canonized together with St. Ignatius by Pope Gregory XV, on March 12th, 1622.<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Xavier’s School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools|url=https://www.xavierbathinda.com/senior/our-patron.aspx|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.xavierbathinda.com}}</ref>
 
== Curriculum ==
The school provides for the study of many subject including English Language, English Literature, Hindi Language, Hindi Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Punjabi, Moral Science, General Knowledge, Art & Craft, Computers and EVS.
 
Important extra curricular activities are also provided by the school which include ports, Games, S.U.P.W., Music, Dance, Debates, Declamations,
 
and Dramatics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Xavier’s School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools|url=https://www.xavierbathinda.com/senior/curriculum.aspx|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.xavierbathinda.com}}</ref>
 
== Infrastructure ==
The school premises has four entrances. The school building is divided into four floor. The ground floor contains the Principles office and the Clerical office. Each grade has been assigned a different floor. Each floor has been provided with staff rooms, washrooms and potable water. The school also has a biology lab, a chemistry lab, a physics lab, an auditorium, a library, a shooting range, a basket ball court and a multipurpose school ground.


==Photos==
==Photos==
[[File:St Xavier's School.jpg|thumb|500px|The school premises.|left]]
[[File:St Xavier's School.jpg|thumb|500px|The school premises.|left]]
[[File:Sxs.png|left|thumb|399x399px|St. Xavier's School Premises (after renovation)]]
[[File:Sxs.png|left|thumb|399x399px|St. Xavier's School Premises (after renovation)]]
[[File:St. Xavier's High School, Bathinda.jpg|thumb|300px|St. Xavier's High School, Bathinda|left]]
[[File:St. Xavier's High School, Bathinda.jpg|thumb|300px|St. Xavier's High School, Bathinda]]
 
 
 
 






[[File:Sxsjww.png|thumb|380x380px|St. Xavier's School (Junior wing)]]




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St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School
File:St xaviers school logo.png
Location
Bathinda
,
Punjab

India
Information
TypePrivate
MottoLove your neighbour as yourself
Established1983
PrincipalFr. Cidloy Furtado
Staff100+
Number of students4,000+
Area17482 sq m (approx.)
AffiliationCentral Board of Secondary Education
Websitewww.xavierbathinda.com

St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Bathinda, Punjab, India, is an affiliate of the registered society of Pilar, Punjab-Haryana, a branch of the society of Pilar, Goa. Opened in 1983, it is a Catholic institute located at Model Town Phase-2 Bathinda. The school's patron is St. Francis Xavier. The first principal of the school was Father Anthony D'Silva. The school provides KG, primary and secondary education.

Originally an all-boys school, it opened its portals to girls in April 1990. The program of studies is in accordance with the syllabus laid down by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi.

With a faculty of 100+, and approximately 4000 students, the school has a teacher-student ratio of 1:40 and an average class size of 60 to 65 students.[1][2]

Society of Pilar

The organization which operates this school is a NGO known as society of Pilar. It was founded by a Fr. Bento Martins in 1887 in Goa. Initially the society's activities were limited to goa and its adjoining areas but from 1939 it spread across India and even abroad.

Now the society owns about 60 residential units and 400 members working in several parts of India. The society has many branches all over india and abroad. The society mainly runs schools, colleges, orphanages besides other institutions.[3]

Patron

The school patronizes Saint Francis Xavier a catholic missionary and saint who was a co-founder of the society of Jesus. He was born in 1506 to a noble family in Spain. He came goa in 1542 and played an important in building many churches and institutions in Goa, he also travelled across Malacca, China and Japan.

He died in 1552 on his way to china. His remains were bought to goa in 1554 and are kept in Basilica of Bom Jesus in a silver casket. He was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1619 and canonized together with St. Ignatius by Pope Gregory XV, on March 12th, 1622.[4]

Curriculum

The school provides for the study of many subject including English Language, English Literature, Hindi Language, Hindi Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Punjabi, Moral Science, General Knowledge, Art & Craft, Computers and EVS.

Important extra curricular activities are also provided by the school which include ports, Games, S.U.P.W., Music, Dance, Debates, Declamations,

and Dramatics.[5]

Infrastructure

The school premises has four entrances. The school building is divided into four floor. The ground floor contains the Principles office and the Clerical office. Each grade has been assigned a different floor. Each floor has been provided with staff rooms, washrooms and potable water. The school also has a biology lab, a chemistry lab, a physics lab, an auditorium, a library, a shooting range, a basket ball court and a multipurpose school ground.

Photos

The school premises.
St. Xavier's School Premises (after renovation)
St. Xavier's High School, Bathinda

















See also

External links

Sources30°12′11″N 74°57′35″E / 30.20306°N 74.95972°E / 30.20306; 74.95972

  1. ↑ "St. Xavier's School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools". www.xavierbathinda.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "St. Xavier's School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools". www.xavierbathinda.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "St. Xavier's School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools". www.xavierbathinda.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "St. Xavier's School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools". www.xavierbathinda.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "St. Xavier's School Bathinda, CBSE School in Bathinda, Bathinda Schools". www.xavierbathinda.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
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