School Overview
About St. Augustine's
St. Augustine, also known as Augustine of Hippo, was a great teacher, thinker, and spiritual leader whose ideas continue to inspire the world even today. Born in North Africa, he became one of the most important figures in early Christian history and a respected Bishop of Hippo.
He was known for his deep love for learning and his strong ability to express ideas clearly. Augustine believed that true education is not only about gaining knowledge but also about understanding life, values, and purpose. His journey from a curious student to a wise scholar shows the importance of dedication, discipline, and self-growth.
St. Augustine wrote several influential works that are still studied across the world. His teachings encourage critical thinking, moral responsibility, and the search for truth—values that are essential in education.
At St. Augustine Day School, we proudly follow the inspiration of our Patron Saint. His life reminds us to guide students not only towards academic success but also towards becoming responsible, thoughtful, and confident individuals.
Every year, we observe 28th August as our School Feast Day to honor his life and teachings. It is a special occasion for our school community to reflect on his values and continue our journey of learning with purpose.
History of the School
The St. Augustine Education Society was established in 1970 and the School in Barrackpore started operation in 1985, to bring up and groom children to meet different challenges of the modern era.
The school has been named after Saint Augustine, a great scholar of the Roman Catholic Church. The intent was to promote and disseminate knowledge for the development of the Anglo-Indian community along with other communities pursuing a desire for education in English medium based schools with a National and Catholic ethos.
St. Augustine's Day School, Barrackpore, is situated in the oldest cantonment area. 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 Nursery to Class XII affiliated to the ICSE and ISC Board. 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.
What Each Symbol Represents in the Logo
- THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE ABOVE THE INCENSE BURNER, REPRESENTS THE REVERENCE FOR EDUCATION AND QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE.
- THE CROSSLET, A RELIGIOUS HERALDIC BEARING REPRESENTS THE NAME OF ST. AUGUSTINE.
- THE RISING SUN REPRESENTS KNOWLEDGE WITH ITS SPLENDOR (ALSO THE SCHOOL WITH ITS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES).
- THE LOTUS REPRESENTS SPIRITUAL ADVANCEMENT.
- THE SQUARE REPRESENTS A FORTRESS PROTECTING THE SHIELD.
Proud to be Augustinian
The St. Augustine Education Society always worked towards participating and fulfilling philanthropic social responsibilities. The Society worked towards fulfilment of this objective by launching an initiative rechristened “Proud to be Augustinian” (PTBA).
PTBA Objective: Our primary vision is to render a helping hand to individuals in difficulty with special focus on girl children as well as appreciate and recognize hard work and brilliance in academics for our students. Additionally, we will also focus on spreading literacy, health and hygiene amongst women, help & create consciousness about the general environment and help people strive to achieve it.
Initiatives
Free evening school for underprivileged girl children
Sapling Plantation
Visit to old age homes & orphanages
Blanket distribution to the needy
Our Goals
- To promote academic excellence in a learning environment for the students of St. Augustine's Day School Barrackpore by providing innovative and scientific method of teaching, by providing qualified teaching staff and regular refresher courses. By providing structured curriculum and time table By providing the remedial classes for the weak students.
- To inculcate values and spiritual development for the students and staff of St. Augustine's Day School Barrackpore by conducting meaningful assemblies by providing regular value education classes by incorporating values in the teaching learning process. By expecting the staff to be good role models.
- To ensure the children are in a safe environment for the students of St.Augustine's Day School Barrackpore by providing child protection policy by creating awareness about safeguarding and the POCSO Act. by providing a counsellor and Nurse. By ensuring a transparent system is in place for children and vulnerable adults. (POSH)
- To ensure all round development for the students of St. Augustine's Day School Barracpore by providing structured ABC curriculum By conducting regular Inter-house activities and encouraging students to participate in Inter and intra school competitions and games By providing opportunity to celebrate National and International days.
- To encourage social responsibilities (PTBA) for the students of St. Augustine's Day School Barrackpore by sharing thoughts at regular assembly. By providing "Evening school" for girls of economically challenged families. By visiting old age home and orphanage and creating awareness of the environment and how to preserve it.