Saint Paul's School, Rajkot, is a co-educational institution established in 2000 and run by the Catholic minority community. It is managed by the Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) through a registered body,CMI Kelavani Mandal. The School is affiliated to the Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE), New Delhi, and the School Code is GU024.
Navratri, the longest festival of the world, is an integral part of the Indian culture. Keeping the tradition of Navratri alive, the school organized ' Garba Utsav' for the students and staff.
The future of India lies in the hands of empowered youth! Youth Parliament, a customized simulation of the actual Indian Parliament Session, was conducted at Saint Paul’s School, Rajkot on 3rd October 2023 for the students of Grades 9 and 10 to provide a platform to ‘Young India’ to ideate on initiatives for social action and transformation.
MERCADO – a three days long social entrepreneurship programme cum trade fair was organized by the Commerce Department in the school from 30th September to 2nd October 2023. Rev. Fr. Benoy, CMI inaugurated the trade fair. A shopping bazaar with more than 40 stalls was set up by the students offering a wide range of products.
It is rightly said by Guy Kawasaki, “If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes”. A plethora of activities were conducted across all the grades to celebrate the Teacher’s Day in the school.
Career Counselling Seminars were organized by the school in association with Brainberg Knowledge Solutions, Pune from 21st to 24th August 2023.
Abhyuday IIT Bombay conducted three different hands on workshops in the school on 2nd and 3rd August 2023.
Theatre as an educational medium emphasizes on learning through role play and drama in an environment of research, inquiry, exploration and creativity. Renowned theatre coaches from Bangalore, Mr. Sibu Vaz and Ms.Soundhary Vaz along with their team members conducted a series of workshops in the months of July and August 2023 for our students and teachers of the Middle School.
A colourful programme was organized in the school to mark the 77th Independence Day of our nation. The programme began with the hoisting of the tri-colour by Chief Guest Col. Prakash Vyas. This was followed by a spectacular parade by the School Captains marching to the beats of the school band.
Collaboration between parents and teachers is the key to unlock a child’s potential. We, at Saint Paul’s School, believe in working in tandem with the parents as our partners in the progress of the children. Therefore, the school organized series of Orientation Programmes in the months of June and July 2023 for the parents of Pre KG to Grade 12.
“I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us, and we change things.” This quote of Mother Teressa reminds us how powerful prayers can be! To commemorate St. Paul’s Day which falls on 29th June and for an auspicious beginning to the Academic Year 2023-24, prayer services led by the students and teachers of Grades 4, 6 and 12 were held in the school auditorium.
Former American President John F. Kennedy has rightly said, “Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other”. Prefectorial Council is a platform provided by our school to promote leadership skills among the students, the future decision makers! It is also an opportunity for the young leaders to contribute to the discipline of the school and share their ideas for the progress of the school. As per the school’s tradition, elections were held for the formation of the Prefectorial Council 2023-24.
Substance abuse, especially among the youth, is on the rise. ‘World Narcotics Day’ is observed every year on 26th June to spread awareness about this global issue. In view of this, the school organized an Awareness Session on ‘Harmful effects of Drugs and Narcotics’ for the students of Grades 11 and 12.
Yoga, originating from our country, is not just a physical exercise but a holistic practice that encompasses the mind, body and spirit. Yoga has transcended time and borders to bring harmony and well-being to millions of people around the world! In recognition of this, 21st June has been declared as ‘International Yoga Day’ by the United Nations. We, at Saint Paul’s School, also celebrate ‘International Yoga Day’ every year to keep our students connected with the ancient Indian disciplines and inculcate healthy practices among them from an early age.
The Christmas Celebration at school was a big hit this year. With the students being around to participate, the entire school got drowned in happy festive vibes. The celebration had various performances exhibited to the students through a pre recorded event.
