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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
| name = Mount St. Mary's School | |||
| image = Mount St Mary's.jpg | |||
| motto = "Pro Deo Et Patria ("For God And Country)" | |||
| city = [[New Delhi]] | |||
| state = [[Delhi]] | |||
| country = [[India]] | |||
| schooltype = Public | |||
| established = {{start date and age|1963}} | |||
| founder = Rev. Bro. E.T. Dunne | |||
| principal = Bro. Tomy Varghese | |||
| faculty = Fulltime | |||
| address = Parade Road, Delhi cantt | |||
| website = {{URL|http://www.msmschool.in/}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Mount St. Mary's School''' is a [[Patrician Brothers]]' School run by the [[Brothers of St. Patrick|Brothers of St Patrick]]. It is located in [[Delhi Cantt]], [[Delhi]], [[India]], at 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current | '''Mount St. Mary's School''' is a [[Patrician Brothers]]' School run by the [[Brothers of St. Patrick|Brothers of St Patrick]]. It is located in [[Delhi Cantt]], [[Delhi]], [[India]], at 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current principal is Bro. Tomy Varghese | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened the school in Delhi at the invitation of the Army. It started with four Brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first Principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on 6 January 1963, by | In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened the school in Delhi at the invitation of the Army. It started with four Brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first Principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on 6 January 1963, by Lt Gen Bhagwati Singh, who was at that time G.O.C of Delhi Area, New Delhi. | ||
The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.<ref>[http://msmschool.net/mission_statement Mission Statement]</ref> | The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070118110602/http://www.msmschool.net/mission_statement Mission Statement]}}</ref> | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
In addition to two computer labs, two libraries, and three science labs, the school also has sports fields and courts - onesynthetic tennis courts, one soccer fields, a cricket ground, volleyball court, one outdoor badminton courts and onesynthetic basketball court. In addition to these, there is a science park, skating rink, swimming pool and centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of nearly one thousand people.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} | |||
==Syllabus== | ==Syllabus== | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
In its | In its 60-year history, Mount St. Mary's School has won numerous accolades across sports, co-curriculars and academics. The Ecom-Buzz and Matrix Symposium, a series of inter-school competitions, organized solely by the students has been the recipient of media praise. Students have won an edition of the national level [[Bournvita Quiz Contest]]. In 2012, they came fifth nationwide in the Wild Wisdom Quiz, organized by the [[World Wide Fund for Nature]]. | ||
==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
*[[Arnab Goswami]] | *[[Arnab Goswami]] former editor-in-chief, Times Now news channel<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-15 |title=Arnab Goswami Biography: Early Life, Education, Career, Controversies and Achievements |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/arnab-goswami-1587627496-1 |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Jagranjosh.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[Gaurav Kapur]] TV and | *[[Gaurav Kapur]] TV and radio host and actor<ref>{{Cite web |title=ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt |url=https://msmschool.in/alumni/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Euphoria (Indian band)|Hitesh Madan]] | *[[Euphoria (Indian band)|Hitesh Madan]] founder and lead guitarist of music band Eka and Euphoria (past)<ref>{{Cite web |title=ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt |url=https://msmschool.in/alumni/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Jaspreet Jasz]] | *[[Jaspreet Jasz]] singer<ref>{{Cite web |title=ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt |url=https://msmschool.in/alumni/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[KK (singer)| | *[[KK (singer)|Krishnakumar Kunnath]] playback singer<ref>{{Cite web |title=ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt |url=https://msmschool.in/alumni/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Shaleen Malhotra]] actor{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}} | |||
*[[Vinod Khosla]] co-founder of Sun Microsystems, venture capitalist - Khosla Ventures<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinod Khosla - Grizzly Bulls Billionaire Index |url=https://grizzlybulls.com/billionaires/vinod-khosla |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Grizzly Bulls}}</ref> | |||
*[[Shaleen Malhotra]] | *[[Aru Krishansh Verma]] film actor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi Movie Actor Aru Krishansh Verma Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/aru-krishansh-verma |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[Vinod Khosla]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.msmschool. | *[http://www.msmschool.in Official website] | ||
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| Mount St. Mary's School | |
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| Address | |
Parade Road, Delhi cantt , | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | "Pro Deo Et Patria ("For God And Country)" |
| Established | 1963 |
| Founder | Rev. Bro. E.T. Dunne |
| Principal | Bro. Tomy Varghese |
| Faculty | Fulltime |
| Website | www |
Mount St. Mary's School is a Patrician Brothers' School run by the Brothers of St Patrick. It is located in Delhi Cantt, Delhi, India, at 75, Parade Road. The school was established in 1963. The current principal is Bro. Tomy Varghese
History[edit | edit source]
In 1963, the Brothers of St Patrick opened the school in Delhi at the invitation of the Army. It started with four Brothers, six teachers and 85 students. The first Principal was Bro. E.T Dunne who was in charge of the school till January 1969. The foundation stone was laid on 6 January 1963, by Lt Gen Bhagwati Singh, who was at that time G.O.C of Delhi Area, New Delhi.
The school was first housed in eight tents (with seven classes)- there were only two students in the seventh standard. The building work started immediately, and the entire school moved into the building in July 1963. Two floors were completed in December 1963. This building was however not complete as the number of students were increasing and a Science Block was required. The staff and students organised fetes in 1966 and 1968, which brought in enough money to help complete the building.[1]
Facilities[edit | edit source]
In addition to two computer labs, two libraries, and three science labs, the school also has sports fields and courts - onesynthetic tennis courts, one soccer fields, a cricket ground, volleyball court, one outdoor badminton courts and onesynthetic basketball court. In addition to these, there is a science park, skating rink, swimming pool and centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of nearly one thousand people.[citation needed]
Syllabus[edit | edit source]
All students are given an education based on the requirements of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Religious instruction is imparted to Catholic pupils.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
In its 60-year history, Mount St. Mary's School has won numerous accolades across sports, co-curriculars and academics. The Ecom-Buzz and Matrix Symposium, a series of inter-school competitions, organized solely by the students has been the recipient of media praise. Students have won an edition of the national level Bournvita Quiz Contest. In 2012, they came fifth nationwide in the Wild Wisdom Quiz, organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Arnab Goswami former editor-in-chief, Times Now news channel[2]
- Gaurav Kapur TV and radio host and actor[3]
- Hitesh Madan founder and lead guitarist of music band Eka and Euphoria (past)[4]
- Jaspreet Jasz singer[5]
- Krishnakumar Kunnath playback singer[6]
- Shaleen Malhotra actor[citation needed]
- Vinod Khosla co-founder of Sun Microsystems, venture capitalist - Khosla Ventures[7]
- Aru Krishansh Verma film actor[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mission Statement[usurped]
- ↑ "Arnab Goswami Biography: Early Life, Education, Career, Controversies and Achievements". Jagranjosh.com. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "ALUMNI – Mount St. Mary's School Delhi Cantt, Best School in Delhi Cantt". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "Vinod Khosla - Grizzly Bulls Billionaire Index". Grizzly Bulls. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ↑ "Hindi Movie Actor Aru Krishansh Verma Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
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