A woman who dared to dare

"DO GOOD, AND DO IT WELL."

Welcome to
St. Mary's Secondary School

Pioneer Sisters of St. Mary's School, Pokhara

St. Mary Secondary School, Pokhara established in 1983 is an International Institution especially devoted to the education of young girls. It is under the management of the sisters of the Congregation of Jesus founded by an English Lady, Mary Ward, in 1609.

St. Mary Secondary School welcomes girls from all communities, regardless of their status, caste, creed, or religion. Our commitment extends beyond mere academic instruction; we strive to nurture well-rounded individuals. Our education system focuses on developing strong character, a love for truth, respect, loyalty, a sense of justice, and the determination to work diligently. These qualities aim to honor womanhood and enable our students to be sources of happiness and blessings in their communities.

Since 2008, St. Mary Secondary School has expanded its curriculum to include admissions for Class 11 and 12, offering Science stream. We emphasize physical training, social and cultural activities, and a variety of extracurricular engagements to cultivate disciplined and responsible citizens. Our value education program instills essential values and attitudes, preparing our students for future challenges.

DIFFERENT STUDENTS' CLUBS

JPIC Club

More than a club, JPIC is a thought. A thought of changing our society into the one that we dream of. Combining with various other JPIC clubs in Asia and Europe, it works to build better citizens to construct a better society. JPIC stands for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, and just like its name JPIC advocates equality, peace, empathy etc. JPIC also promotes nature and cleanliness. At St. Mary’s Pokhara, the members of JPIC work in order to create awareness among the students about various issues around the world that needs to be addressed.

LTS Club

Motto: "For God and the world"

The LTS Pokhara unit is a group of young vibrant students working to nurture their inborn talents and inculcates human values in today's youth. The LTS forms leaders for tomorrow who join hands with God and people to heal our broken world and establish Peace through their service to humanity. LTS organizes different activities and camps to strengthen their own leadership qualities and train others as leaders for tomorrow.

Environment Club

Our deepest roots lie in nature. No matter who we are, where we live, we remain irrevocably connected with the rest of the creation. The environment club established in 2010 is a body of young vibrant students who want to be friends of nature and who inculcate this value in others. Young minds and little hands working together to promote and preserve the greatest God given Gift - the Creation.

Scout Club

Motto: "Service to the Country & God."

Girls are encouraged to join Scout. It is an international organization with a total membership of over 17 million young people in over 100 countries. Scouting helps them develop a sense of international brotherhood/sisterhood. It teaches them useful skills which will make them self-reliant. Over and above through various scouting activities, they are taught discipline, sense of responsibility and leadership.

FMW Club

Friends of Mary Ward (FMW) is a movement which is initiated for the well-wishers, friends, staff and students with the intention of leading every one to harmonious relationship with oneself, with each other and with the whole creation. FMW are a group of like-minded individuals who are inspired by the vision of Mary Ward and have come together to answer a call experienced individually and to express as group a burning desire to serve God and others.

SMS MUN

St. Mary’s also promotes diplomacy. Something that is extremely important for an aspiring professional. At St. Mary’s students get an early opportunity to learn diplomacy by participating in St. Mary’s Model United Nation (SMS MUN). Students pretend and act like delegates from various countries trying to debate and find solution to important global issues. SMS MUN is an impressive medium to practical learning.

Extra curricular Activities

Physical Training, Drill and Games form an important part of school activities. Games and sports are organised and played under the supervision of a P.T. Instructor or class teacher. All students are expected to take part during the weekly game periods. Exemptions may be granted by the Principal on the students submitting doctor's certificate as well as a written application from the parents.

Singing, Dancing and Drawing are also included in the Time Table. Inter House Debates, Elocutions, Dramatics and Quiz Contests etc. are the encouraged. Weekly 3DI classes are also conducted.

One of the standout features of our institution is the annual One Act Play Festival, which helps showcase and develop the acting skills of our students. The school also organizes events such as the Annual Fête, Science Exhibition, and 3D Innovation Exhibition.

In addition to these, we offer training in various musical instruments, including the guitar, violin, keyboard, and drums. Students also receive training in Taekwondo.

The school celebrates a variety of special days, including Grandparents' Day, Teej, Mother's Day, Teacher's Day, Children's Day, and more.

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Special Features

The school runs on the lines of the HOUSE system from classes 1 to 10. Captains are selected at the commencement of the school year on the basis of application and all round proficiency. Each House has two teachers as Moderators.

Students are expected to co-operate with the School Captains, House Moderators and the Captains of each class.

HOUSE MOTTOS