“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance. And people, who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” James Madison
Welcome to the St. Thomas School, Chunar, Mirzapur website. As you navigate your way through the site discovering what we have to offer, you will find answers to the many preliminary questions you may have about our school, our academic programme and student life. I hope that the website will assist in enhancing the school culture furthering the school’s growth and evolution, enabling it to interface with the networked world for efficiency and effectiveness.
It is rightly said that “The whole purpose of education is to teach the child to think and not what to think”. We believe that this is the fundamental truth and it has always been the endeavour of the school to instill right values in its students so that they develop a holistic personality and are ready to take on the challenges head on once they step out of the gates of the school.
The unmatched and impressive heights of glory at which our school stands today bears testimony to the fact the school is fiercely committed to pursue excellence in all the fields, be it in academia, sports, ethics or aesthetics. As the Principal of the school, I feel honoured and privileged to be part of an educational institution where every stakeholder is a learner and every day is an opportunity to learn and discover. We look at ourselves as a community of learners, where everyone learns including our teachers, parents & staff.
I believe, as John Dewey, the American education reformer, that ‘Education is not a preparation for life, education is life itself.’ Inspired from this, our motto `TAMOSOMAJYOTIRGAMAYA’ – FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT- is a resounding echo to this very purpose and to which every single one related to this institution is deeply devoted.
Wisdom comes from making mistake, having the courage to face them, and make adjustments moving forward based upon the knowledge acquired through those experiences. In the words of Swami VivekanandaI I would like to conclude saying “Arise! Awake! And stop not till the road is reached“.