School Overview

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ABOUT

ST. AUGUSTINE

He was the Bishop of Hippo Regius (modern day Algeria) and so upon canonization (when he was declared a saint) he was known as St. Augustine of Hippo.

A highly knowledgeable and accomplished man, he was a theologian and philosopher and his writings influenced western philosophy and the Christian religion. Most important works include His many important works include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and his autobiography Confessions.

Augustine was from the beginning a brilliant student, mastered Latin but refused to study Greek as he rebelled against the teacher. He nevertheless became a teacher and established a school in Rome. Later, aged 30, he moved to Milan as a rhetoric professor where he had won the most visible academic position in the Latin world at a time when such posts gave ready access to political careers. Because of his education, Augustine had great rhetorical prowess and was very knowledgeable of the philosophies behind many faiths. He was ordained a priest and later a bishop and became a famous preacher having proof in more than 350 preserved sermons of his. He died on 28 August 430 AD, a date which we celebrate as his Feast Day.

The bones of his right arm were secured from his burial place in Pavia and now rests in Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba Algeria, inserted into a life size marble statue of the saint, enclosed in a glass case, visible to the public.

For all the schools run by The St. Augustine Education Society he is our Patron Saint. Our school values and teaching are a reflection of his life and actions and we inculcate those in our students to get the best essence of knowledge and learning. That is why we celebrate School Feast Day on his death anniversary on August 28th (as per the rules of the Church) to remember him and all that he has given us.

Trivia : While St. Augustine of Hippo is indeed synonymous with education and schooling, our Founder C.R.Gasper’s father was Augustine Gasper.

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History

The school is situated in the oldest cantonment area. In all its three campuses, at Barrackpore, abundant greenery and the river Ganges near the school renders a serene atmosphere appropriate for a school.

The St. Augustine Education Society, registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961, runs and governs the school, which has Playgroup to Class XII affiliated to the ICSE and ISC Board, with a roll strength of more than 4600 students. The school is associated with the Anglo – Indian Schools in West Bengal; and has its own Managing Committee which deals with the improvement and development of the school.

We have been ranked #1 amongst all the schools of the North 24 Parganas, for consecutive four years now, and have secured the 8th position in the list of the top schools of Kolkata as per the survey of Times of India, November 2023. We enjoy the proud recognition of being internationally awarded by the British Council of India for a period of nearly nine years.

PLAYGROUP & NURSERY - SAPLINGS
LKG & UKG - Sapphire
I to XII - Main Campus

Our alumni are established and well placed all across the world in the fields of engineering, medicine, management & other recognised professions. Our school’s vision focuses on all-round development of the students. We train our students not only in academics but also in co- scholastic activities. Launched on July 15th, 2021, the unique Activity Based Curriculum (ABC), is a revolutionary approach designed to foster the holistic development of our children, offering a structured platform from Lower Nursery to Class VIII to thrive not only academically but also through a diverse array of co-scholastic activities. For Classes IX-XII, the “Future Ready Program” of the school, with Career Fair, Psychometric tests, specially curated Professional Workshops, is a forward-thinking initiative designed to prepare students with life skills requisite to the emerging challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving world.

The school curriculum provides a balanced educational experience with a strong foundation in mathematics, sciences, language, arts, social studies and physical education. We enhance learning with technology integration across all grades, preparing students for the digital age.

Our core objectives are meticulously crafted to align with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Our aim is two-fold: to seamlessly intertwine academics with activities and to cultivate a well-rounded skill set among our students. With a mantra of “success for every child” and a vision for all-round development, we continue to move ahead with a commitment of nurturing the true potential within each student.