About Us

Photograph of pupils and teachers of the Convent School at Pune (Poona) in Maharashtra from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections: “India Office Series (Volume 46), taken by an unknown photographer in c. 1873.

This image of pupils and teachers gathered in the courtyard in front of the school was probably shown at the Vienna Exhibition of 1873.

Many convent schools in India were set up by missionaries during the ninteenth century. One of those in the Pune area was St. Joseph’s which was run by the nuns of Jesus and Mary.

Anne and Joachim were the parents of the Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. St. Anne was born in the city of Nazareth and educated in the temple of the Lord. Her family belonged to the tribe of Levi. The meaning of the word ANNA in Hebrew is ‘grace’.

St. Anne was a lovely, learned, discreet and reverent lady. These qualities made her an outstanding person. She was well educated, having studied the history and geography of Israel, along with mathematics and natural sciences. Joachim and Anne were fond of both, books and music. In the evening, they read together, or Anne sang while her husband accompanied her on the harp

St. Anne was faithful in her attendance in the temple and to the poor. She had a great gift of nursing the sick both in body and mind. Those in pain and distress frequently called on her for help and were never denied. All this she did, not only as part of her duty, but gladly, welcoming it as a way in which she could serve the people and, through them, her God. St. Anne was a great educator, as well as a devoted wife, dedicated mother and a privileged grandmother.

St. Anne’s High School, situated in Camp Pune, is a  Convent English Medium School. It is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra and follows S.S.C. Board syllabus.

St. Anne’s High School is a Girl’s School which was established in 1860. There was also the Convent of Jesus and Mary, an Anglo – Indian School. In June 1960, the Convent of Jesus & Mary was amalgamated with St. Anne’s High School. Today St. Anne’s has a strength of 2200+ children.

St. Anne’s High School which has been established by the Provincial Society of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, Pune, is a Christian Minority Institution, which aims primarily at the education of the Catholic Community and the preservation of the Catholic faith and religious practices.

Preference in admission to the school will be given to Catholic children. Admission will, however, be open to children of other communities without distinction of caste or creed.

With a view to preserving our Catholic faith, classes in religion will be conducted and it will be obligatory for Catholic children to attend these classes.

With the motto “With God for God” the school stands for academic excellence, development of skills and character- formation, based on the love of God and the service of His people, as modelled on the person of Jesus Christ.

We are an essentially apostolic community whose special mission is to make God known and loved, according to the charisma of our Founders, St. Claudine Thevenet.

IT IS THE AIM OF OUR SCHOOL TO BRING ABOUT THE TOTAL AND ALL – ROUND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD AS A PERSON – HER PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL, AESTHETIC, ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH – SO AS TO FORM GIRLS WITH INTEGRATED PERSONALITIES.

While taking into consideration the personal needs of the individual and also that of the changing world of today, it is our belief, that while we strive for the spiritual and human formation of the pupil, we should also promote the dignity of the human person and better social relations. The young student is thus given a chance to acquire a better knowledge of the world and as a consequence, a desire to be of real service to her fellowmen, is awakened in her.

In the education we try to impart in our school, we bear in mind that our pupils have the following rights :- 1. To know and love God 2. To weigh moral values with an upright conscience. 3. And to embrace these moral values by a personal choice.

We believe that the school has a duty to provide a suitable environment to bring about this atmosphere, enlivened by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity.

The work of education will succeed if it is carried out in an atmosphere where love and confidence reign. The love that the children experience in our school must find an outlet in the spirit of Our Mother Founders, in the spreading of the knowledge of God’s goodness, and also in the awareness of the moral evils of our time.

The teacher – student relationship, which is advocated in our school, is one that is characterized by love, joy, kindness, firmness, justice, sympathy and respect.

OUR TENNIS CHAMP

SHIVANI INGLE

School life is the happiest period in the life of a person. It is a life, free from all anxieties of the tough world. “It lays the foundation of future its success and achievements. School life is very precious.

My school is a place of worship for me where I was given training in right conduct, right behavior and noble thoughts. The playground was the place where I learnt the importance of physical fitness. Playing hockey taught me team spirit. I learnt that success and failure of the team not only depends on the Individual ability of the team member but also on the abilities of the team as a whole.

My teachers inspired me to cultivate a healthy attitude towards life. Their teachings will always guide me on the right path and will remain with me throughout my life.

The Principal and the Management of the school always motivated me to give my best in Tennis. It was because of the excellent support of my school I was able to represent India at Wimbledon, World Junior Tournament under 14 at Vietnam and Czechoslovakia. I was able to complete intensive Tennis camp for one month at Valencia in Spain organized by Maharashtra state Lawn Tennis Association. I managed to cope up with my Xth Std. studies and national-international Tennis tournaments only because of the support I got from my school, teachers and friends.

My heart is filled with deep gratitude for my school and I feel very fortunate to be associated with such a wonderful place. My school has been the garden in which I flowered with the blessings of my school I am helpful to bring great honor to our country in the upcoming Junior Federation Cup under 16 event. Although it is said that nothing lasts forever, my school will always be in my heart wherever I go, whatever I do.

Our star, Shivani Ingle was declared as the girl’s most promising player. She was a winner in the Nationals Girls under 18 Chennai Tournament in the double category and Semifinalist in the Singles category. At the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in Chennai she was a winner in the doubles category. While at the ITF Juniors Hyderabad she was a winner in the doubles category. Her list of achievements is endless. Last not the least, we are indeed proud of the fact that Shivani has even represented India on the grass courts of Wimbledon. We wish her luck in her future endeavor.

House System

The House System has been given much importance in our school.The element of competition is an incentive to better work. It builds greater interest and enthusiasm for any activity undertaken. Besides, it teaches the children to understand the working of a democratic set-up.

For more effective management, the School has been divided into four Houses under the patronage of:

Due recognition is given to the House that excels in discipline, academic work, sports and extra-curricular activities. Every girl in the School belongs to one of these Houses, and she is encouraged to contribute her best towards the good name of her House. In doing so, the child benefits most.

Each House has its own Patron Saint after whom it has been named and its own house color and symbol. This is merely for the purpose of differentiating between the 4 Houses. The exemplary life of the Patron is meant to inspire the members of the House to aspire towards good. The color and symbol depict certain virtues and qualities, which the House members are expected to emulate.

Each House has, at its head, a House Prefect who is assisted by the Vice – Prefect. The duty of each leader is to spread good spirit, enthusiasm for work, devotion to duty & co-operation in the members of the House. Besides, there is a class- monitor who is responsible for the discipline of her classmates. It is the duty of the Head Girl and assistant Head Girl to supervise the working of every House so that they ensure, as far as possible, that every girl, no matter what House she belongs to, strives towards the same goal, namely individual efficiency, together with a determination to keep the School Flag flying high. — “With God, for God”.

SSC Board Results

ST. ANNE’S HIGH SCHOOL, PUNE 411001

S.S.C BOARD EXAMINATION – RESULTS ( 1995 – 2014)