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St. Augustine’s Day School in Barrackpore, ranked No. 1 in North Kolkata according to the National School Survey 2023 by the Times of India, prides itself on offering “best in class academics.” Our approach, recognized by the Times of India, employs specific techniques at each educational stage to cultivate the skills and abilities essential for success. We emphasize building a strong foundation during the formative years, which positively impacts students as they prepare for board and competitive exams. Our comprehensive educational strategies ensure that students can grasp concepts, apply knowledge effectively, study smartly, demonstrate higher confidence, manage stress, and develop a lifelong learning mindset. Our motto, “success for every child,” embraces techniques tailored to individual learning, ensuring no child is left behind. We are committed to not just focusing on the brilliant few, but to ensuring that every child achieves top results.
At St. Augustine’s Day School Barrackpore, our Pre-Primary section is dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of young minds through the Montessori teaching method. This approach emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, creating an environment where children can explore, discover, and grow at their own pace laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Our educational philosophy centers around Activity-Based Learning, ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support. Subjects like Bunnies, Little Genie and Happiness are carefully woven into our daily schedule, to enrich the child’s learning experience and support their holistic development.
We understand the crucial role parents play in their child’s education, which is why we have developed a comprehensive Parent Engagement Program. This initiative equips parents with the tools and knowledge needed to support their child’s learning journey, ensuring a consistent and reinforcing educational experience. The Parenting Handbook, specially curated by school, is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable insights, practical tips, and strategies to help foster a positive and nurturing environment for the child’s growth and development.
In the Primary section at St. Augustine’s Day School in Barrackpore, we emphasize building strong foundational concepts in English and Math. Our Spoken English curriculum focuses on correct pronunciation, diction, accent, grammar, tone, modulation, and confidence building. For Math, we enhance numerical and analytical skills using online puzzles and games in our Math lab. We utilize Activity-Based Learning to give individual attention to each student. To simplify learning, we implement a “One term-one book” policy to avoid multiple books and heavy bags, and we have “No bag day” for a more enjoyable learning experience. Our well-developed, child and parent-friendly online classes provide secure access to live sessions and educational materials through a unique school email ID via a mobile app. Additionally, our Parent Engagement Program equips parents to support their child’s education at home. Continuous assessments ensure a comfortable learning pace, and a Readiness Test (MCQ) at the end of Class V ensures students have a proper understanding of key concepts before transitioning to Middle School.
In the Middle section at St. Augustine’s Day School in Barrackpore, we prioritize conceptual understanding in English, Maths, Science, and Social Studies. Our unique teaching technique emphasizes practical application and individual attention, ensuring each student grasps core concepts effectively. Advanced skills in Spoken English, such as influencing, negotiating, and debating, are integral parts of our curriculum. Our well-developed, child and parent-friendly online classes provide secure access to daily live sessions and educational materials through a unique school email ID via a mobile app. Students undergo regular online assessments, block tests, and half-yearly exams to track their progress. At the end of Class VIII, a comprehensive Readiness Test (MCQ for all subjects) ensures that students have a solid understanding of key concepts before transitioning to Senior School.
In the Senior section at St. Augustine’s Day School in Barrackpore, our primary focus is on preparing students for board and competitive exams. Our unique teaching techniques and individual focus ensure that all students achieve an aggregate score of over 70% in board exams. We offer well-developed, child-friendly online classes that provide secure access to daily live sessions and educational materials through a unique school email ID via a mobile app. Students benefit from regular online assessments, block tests, half-yearly exams, and mock tests. Our “Future Ready” program goes beyond the syllabus to help students select a stream of study that aligns with their talents and passions, preparing them for future careers. Additionally, we offer career counseling, career fairs, professional guest lectures, and college workshops to support students in making informed decisions about their future paths.