MARIA’S DAY SCHOOL, SOUTH HOWRAH
SCHOOL PLEDGE
We, the Student–Leaders of Maria’s Day School, hereby vow, to respect and honour the school Motto, prestige and discipline of the school and will prevent anyone who serves as an impediment towards the betterment and progress of the school.
We solemnly pledge to hold the flag of the school high in every field to serve the school, nation and the world with great truth and honesty. Jai Hind.
About Us
In 1982, Sureswar Dutta, a passionate social activist and dedicated lawyer, laid the foundation of Maria’s Day School in his Howrah residence. What started as a modest primary school with just a handful of students gradually transformed into a pioneering institution, recognized for its excellence in education. Over the years, the school flourished under the visionary leadership of Amitava Datta, the Founder Chairman, who played a crucial role in expanding its reach. From a small group of 10 students, Maria’s Group of Institutes has grown into a vast educational network with seven schools and two colleges across West Bengal, nurturing the academic aspirations of over 10,000 students today.
More than just a school, Maria’s Day School is a hub of learning, innovation, and holistic development. It serves as a center of excellence, embracing students from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive learning environment. With a strong alumni base, the institution has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of thousands of students, many of whom have gone on to achieve remarkable success in various fields. The school has consistently produced top- performing students in ICSE and ISC examinations, earning recognition for its high academic standards and unwavering commitment to student success.
At Maria’s Day School, education goes beyond textbooks and examinations. The institution is equipped with state–of–the–art facilities, including modern science and computer laboratories, digital classrooms, a well–stocked library, and expansive sports infrastructure, ensuring a well–rounded learning experience. The school places equal emphasis on academics, extracurricular activities, and moral values, striving to develop students into confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals.
By combining cutting–edge technology with a deep–rooted emphasis on character building, Maria’s Day School creates a dynamic learning atmosphere where students not only excel academically but also cultivate essential life skills. The faculty members, who are highly qualified and experienced educators, work tirelessly to mentor and guide students, helping them unlock their full potential. With a rich legacy of educational excellence, Maria’s Day School continues to inspire generations, empowering young minds to dream big and achieve their aspirations. Its commitment to quality education, discipline, and ethical values has solidified its position as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in West Bengal, preparing students to lead with knowledge, integrity, and confidence in an ever–evolving world.
Chairman’s Message
Maria’s Day School aspires to provide quality education to its students. The National Education Policy 2020 speaks of holistic education for children. It includes apart from academic, co–curricular and extra curricular activities, sports etc. All round development of a Man is the need of the hour and the national requirement. Just getting a degree or a certificate does not ensure employability or befitting for getting a job. Country needs befitting job seekers and simultaneously job creators and that is the national need.
Swami Vivekananda said “Education is the manifestation of perfection already in Man“.So, the perfect Man to evolve out of the system ofend education. Schooling is the vital part where a child grows from kid to adulthood. The maximum period of educational life is spent in a school. The school with its physical and human infrastructure is responsible to provide this ambience to all its children.
Maria’s Day School works towards the above and seeks co–operation from all quarters. Career building and character building must go hand in hand to make nation building during this era of Science, Technology, Artificial intelligence and robotics.
Thanks to all
Amitava Datta
Chairman, Maria’s Group of Institute
Vision
At Maria’s Day School, we envision an institution that goes beyond education, preparing students to thrive in an ever–changing world. We nurture future leaders, thinkers, and responsible global citizens by instilling a passion for learning, a strong moral compass, and the confidence to pursue their dreams. We believe in education beyond textbooks, developing academic expertise, life skills, creativity, resilience, and social awareness. Rooted in Indian traditions and values, while embracing a global outlook, our school empowers every child to explore, experiment, and evolve into compassionate and competent individuals. Through student–centered learning, cutting–edge technology, and holistic development, we aim to create independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and socially responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities and the world.
Mission
Our mission is to create a nurturing learning environment that fosters academic, emotional, social, and moral growth. We aim to:
– Provide a challenging curriculum promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem–solving.
– Integrate modern technology and experiential learning for enhanced outcomes.
-Foster a growth mindset and instill values like integrity, empathy, and responsibility.
-Balance academics with co–curricular activities for holistic development.
-Promote inclusivity, respect, and appreciation for diversity.
-Engage students in community service and environmental awareness.
-Collaborate with parents, educators, and the community for a supportive ecosystem.
-Develop leadership and ethical growth in students.
Developing leadership qualities through collaboration, communication, and initiative. Preparing students for higher education and careers with career counseling, vocational training, and skill development. Teaching ethical decision–making, emotional intelligence, and adaptability for responsible leadership. Encouraging entrepreneurial thinking with confidence and innovation skills
Core Values
At Maria’s Day School, our core values guide our mission and culture:
-Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one’s watching. Honesty, accountability, and responsibility are essential.
-Resilience: Encouraging perseverance and adaptability.
-Respect: Valuing self–respect, mutual respect, and diversity.
-Responsibility: Instilling accountability and ownership.
-Trust: Building relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
Commitment to Excellence
We are dedicated to empowering students to shape the future. With a strong legacy and an unwavering commitment to innovation, we continue to evolve as a premier educational institution.
Our motto reflects our philosophy: “Dare to Dream, Learn to Excel, Lead with Purpose.”
Through education, we create future leaders, visionaries, and responsible global citizens who will make a difference.
INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT DIARY
-EACH STUDENT NEED TO POSSESS AND MAKE USE OF THE ALMANAC TO RECORD THEIR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HOMEWORK
-It must be brought to the school on all working and on special days, if required. Parents are to refer to the almanac daily to keep in touch with the day–to–day progress of their wards.
-To take a serious note of the remark, homework, instructions made in the diary and to be signed by parents/guardians on regular basis.
-To make use of the almanac to establish a valuable liaison with teachers.
-To use the school almanac as a reference of student’s work and conduct and not for criticism.
-To prepare your ward for the activities of the school which have been divided into five heads Academic, Literary, Cultural, Physical and Creativity.
-To make use of the School Almanac for monthly/specified schedule for examination, holidays, vacations, competitions.
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM OUR STUDENTS
1. Attend the school in proper, smart and neat uniform.
2. Be in school five minutes before the first bell.
3. Concern for personal, school and national property.
4. Due respect will be shown to prefects and class monitors on duty.
5. Enter the school with great desire to learn.
6. Foster positive attitude.
7. Greet your teacher with respect.
8. Help each other a sense of vision.
9. Instill the habit of reading newspaper.
10. Judge others by their manners and not by their looks.
11. Keep the books neat and tidy.
12. Liberal approach – tolerant and open minded.
13. Maintain cleanliness and throw papers in the dustbin.
14. Never tell lies whatever may be the cause.
15. Obey the rules and regulations of the school.
16. Please, sorry, thank you are good manners to be used in our talk.
17.Queue up while moving for assembly, Library, music room, laboratories or to the ground.
18.Resort to unfair means during examinations is out of our dignity.
19. Simplicity, courtesy and spirit of harmony are our reflections.
20. Take part in all co–curricular activities.
21. Value the time, as it does not wait for anybody.
22. Universal brotherhood and service to mankind are our feelings.
23. Wearing the school uniform is our self–esteem.
24. X–ray the weakness and find solutions.
25.You will succeed if you try hard.
26.Zenith is the ultimate achievement.
SCHOOL RULES
1.The first bell is a signal for the students to go for the assembly. As soon as they are back to their classes, the students should get their books ready for first period.
2. English is encouraged to be spoken in the school premises to acquire greater ease in the study of the language and use it as a medium to comprehend other subjects easily. Every student must take pride in conversing in English. Any pupil found conversing in any other vernacular will be subject to face disciplinary actions.
3. Visiting of wash rooms should be restricted to the cause, any habitual movement from the class after every interval should not be practiced
4. Change of classroom for co–scholastic periods should be done in silence and in an orderly manner.
5. Refinement in manners, habits of obedience, order, and neatness in dress and above all punctuality are required at all times.
6. Celebration of any special days like birthdays should be treated as a simple affair. Student is permitted to wear color dress, strictly formal one which aligns with the school decorum. Student may distribute simple chocolates to their classmates, if they so desire. No cutting of cakes/distribution of sweets or gifts are permitted, any violation will be considered to be a willful violation and will be dealt with strictly.
7. Students allotted with responsibilities like members of school cabinet should be a role model in their overall behavior and wear their respective badges daily.
8. Irregular attendance, disobedience or defiance of authority, lack of sufficient improvement in studies and conduct even after several warnings, misconduct and malpractice/ misconduct/violation of rules in examination are sufficient reasons for dismissal of a student.
9.A written apology will be demanded by the school authorities for the willful breach of discipline both from the pupil as well as parent as a pre–requisite.
10. Children should not bring any valuable articles like expensive watches, jewelry etc to school, any violation to this will subject to disciplinary action decided by the school Discipline committee. In case of any loss of articles, the school shall not undertake any responsibility for the loss.
12. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the school. Students, if caught with the cell phones, will have to face strict disciplinary action including suspension and fine.
13.Being a co–ed school, it is expected that students behave in a manner which brings a good name to school community.
14. As a Marian, shouting or whistling is certainly not a desirable practice, within or outside the campus.
15. Students are advised to keep the class room and campus neat and clean. They must take care to throw the waste materials into the dustbin
16. Bringing fireworks/explosives or splashing color/mobiles/iPods/pen drives/cd’s etc in school premise is strictly forbidden. Non–compliance of this instructions can result in expulsion from the school.
17. No books, magazines, periodicals, etc, other than the prescribed syllabus, should be brought to school.
18. The school has bus transport available for its students. The students who come to school by their own transport should arrive at school before the warning bell.
19. Students need to take pride in wearing the school uniform as and when they are in the campus.
20. The school reserves the right to add, alter, and cancel any rule given in this diary at any time at its discretion which will be binding to student and their parents/guardians.
MARIA’S DAY SCHOOL – ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR 2025-2026 | |
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1st Semester begins (Session starts) | 7 April 2025, Monday |
Submission of Assignment/Project Work (I – XII) | 17 June to 26 June, 2025 |
Parent-Teacher Meeting(1) | May 2025 & June 2025 |
1st Semester Evaluation | 7 July 2025 to 28 July 2025 (including 12 & 19 July Saturdays) |
2nd Semester begins | 29 July 2025, Tuesday |
Distribution of 1st Semester corrected answer scripts | |
I. Pre-Primary Section | 11 & 12 August 2025 |
II. Primary Section | 19 & 20 August 2025 |
III. Secondary Section | 26, 27 & 28 August 2025 |
Declaration of 1st Semester Result | |
I. Pre-Primary Section | 20 August 2025, Wednesday |
II. Primary Section | 27 August 2025, Wednesday |
III. Secondary Section | 3 September 2025, Wednesday |
Review of 1st Semester Performance | 8 to 19 September, 2025 |
Submission of Assignment/Project Work (I-XII) | 10 September to 20 September, 2025 |
2nd Semester Evaluation | 30 October to 20 November 2025 (including 8 & 15 November, 2025 Saturdays) |
Parent-Teacher Meeting (II) | January 2026 |
3rd Semester begins | 21 November 2025, Friday |
Distribution of 2nd Semester corrected answer scripts | |
I. Pre-Primary Section | 1 & 2 December 2025 |
II. Primary Section | 8 & 9 December 2025 |
III. Secondary Section | 13, 15 & 16 December 2025 |
Submission of Assignment/Project Work (I-VIII, IX & XI) | To be announced |
Declaration of 2nd Semester Result | |
I. Pre-Primary Section | 9 December 2025, Tuesday |
II. Primary Section | 15 December 2025, Monday |
III. Secondary Section | 8 January 2026, Thursday |
Review of 2nd Semester Performance | 14 January to 28 January, 2026 |
3rd Semester Evaluation | 9 February to 2 March 2026 (including 14 & 21 February, Saturdays) |
Report Days | |
I. Pre-Primary Section | 18 March 2026, Wednesday |
II. Primary Section | 19 March 2026, Thursday |
III. Secondary Section | 24 March 2026, Tuesday |
New Session begins | 2 April 2026, Thursday |
HEALTH CHECK-UP 2025-2026 | |
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Nursery to Class-II | May 2025 |
Class-III to Class-V | August 2025 |
Class-VI to Class-VIII | October 2025 |
CELEBRATIONS 2025-2026 | |
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164th Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore | 9 May 2025, Friday |
Celebration of 79th Independence Day | 15 August 2025, Friday |
163th Birthday Celebration of Swami Vivekananda | 12 January 2026, Monday |
129th Birthday Celebration of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose | 23 January 2026, Friday |
LIST OF HOLIDAYS 2025-2026 | |
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Dr. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 14 April 2025, Monday |
Bengali New Year | 15 April 2025, Tuesday |
Good Friday | 18 April 2025, Friday |
May Day | 1 May 2025, Thursday |
Buddha Purnima | 12 May 2025, Monday |
Summer Vacation | 19 May to 6 June 2025 (School Reopens on 9th June 2025, Monday) |
Id-Uz-zuha | 6 June 2025, Friday |
Ratha Yatra | 27 June 2025, Friday |
Raksha Bandhan | 9 August 2025, Saturday |
Janmastami | 16 August 2025, Saturday |
Fateha-D-Daham | 5 September 2025, Friday |
Puja Vacation | 27 September to 7 October 2025 (School Reopens on 8th October 2025, Wednesday) |
Diwali & Kali Puja | 18 October to 24 October 2025 (School Reopens on 28th October 2025, Tuesday) |
Chihat Puja | 27 October 2025, Monday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti | 5 November 2025, Wednesday |
Winter Vacation | 25 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 (School Reopens on 5th January 2026, Monday) |
Saraswati Puja | 23 & 24 January 2026, Friday & Saturday |
School Foundation Day | 25th January 2026, Sunday |
Republic Day | 26 January 2026, Monday |
Shab-E-Barat | 3 February 2026, Tuesday |
Holi | 3 & 4 March 2026, Tuesday & Wednesday |
Id-Ul-ftar | 21 March 2026, Saturday |
CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA CURRICULAR CALENDAR 2025-26 | |
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Drawing Competition | 15 August 2025, Friday |
Book Fair | 13th Sep. 2025, Saturday |
Inter-Class Dance & Music Competition (Semi-Final) | 19th April, 2025 (I to V) 21st June, 2025 |
Inter-Class Dance & Music Competition (Final) | 17th May, 2025 |
Workshop on Quiz (III to XII) | 14th June, 2025 |
Quiz Final (III to XII) | 21st June, 2025 |
Workshop & Debate (VI to XII) | 13th September, 2025 |
Inter-Class Debate Competition: (VI to XII) | 20th September, 2025 |
Symposium and Lecture Session | 30th August, 2025 |
Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme | 17th January, 2026 |
Leadership Training Programme | 11th October, 2025 |
Career Counselling Session | 31st January, 2026 |
EXHIBITION & ANNUAL SOCIAL GATHERING 2025-2026 | |
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Art Exhibition, Science Exhibition & Fun Fiesta | December 2025 |
Inter-School Competitions | 17th & 18th December 2025 |
Annual Social Gathering & Prize Distribution Ceremony | December 2025 |
SPORTS CALENDAR 2024-2025 | |
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Football Competition (VI to VIII) | August 2025 |
Badminton Competition (Girls Only) (VI to VIII) | September 2025 |
Cricket Competition (VI to VIII) | November 2025 |
Annual Sports | 9th & 10th Jan 2026 |
Mission Statement
- To harness talent among young learners, to imbibe in them a sense of duty, discipline and nationalism among the future citizens of the country.
- To be a part of nation building, by spreading quality education to develop human resources.
Special Note
- Special attention is given for learning English as spoken and written subject.
- Knowing basic Arithmetic is given special importance.
- Students from class I are trained in Computers.
Objectives
- To cater education at an affordable and reasonable cost.
- To keep a balance between career oriented studies and delicacies of human life.
- To make a teaching-learning Institute for character building along with career building.
Estd. In 2006. The school is recognized by the Govt. of West Bengal and Affiliated the CISCE for ICSE (Xth Std.) and ISC (XIIth Std.) Science & Commerce section1.
It is an English Medium, Co-Educational School. The School is run by the Kalpana Dutta Foundation. The School is located on Andul Road at Howrah, only 4 kms away from Vidyasagar Setu, connecting Howrah & Kolkata and 1 Km away from Santragachi Railway station. The School is having more than 2200 students.
School Timing :
PLAYGROUP
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
KIDZONE
(Pre -Primary, Nursery,
Higher Nursery, KG)
Morning: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Day: 11:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Primary:- Class I to V
06:50 AM to 11:10 AM
Secondary:- Class VI to VIII
11:40 AM to 04:40 PM
Senior Secondary:- Class XI and XII
11:00 AM to 05:10 PM
Secondary:- Class IX and X
11:40 AM to 05:10 PM
Fees Structure for 2025-26
CLASS | Amount |
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N, HN, KG | 950/- |
I & II | 1000/- |
III, IV & V | 1050/- |
VI, VII & VIII | 1150/- |
IX & X | 1350/- (Without Computer) |
IX & X | 1450/- (With Computer) |
XI & XII | 1950/- (Arts & Commerce) |
XI & XII | 2050/- (Commerce with Computer) |
XI & XII | 2150/- (Science with Computer) |
XI & XII | 2050/- (Science without Computer) |
Evaluation System
From Class I to Class XII, the examination system is
based on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
during whole of the academic year.
Assessment Schedule in an Academic Year :
Type of Assessment | Percentage of Total weightage in an academic session |
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1st Term Evaluation | 20% |
2nd Term Evaluation | 30% |
3rd Term Evaluation | 50% |
Admission Charges for 2025-26
PARTICULARS | N-KG | I & V | VI to VII | VIII | IX |
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ADMISSION | 1900 | 2100 | 2600 | 3100 | 5500 |
SESSION | 2500 | 2500 | 2600 | 2600 | 2800 |
DEVP. FEES | 2200 | 2200 | 2600 | 3300 | 5500 |
MISC | 1400 | 2200 | 2200 | 2500 | 2200 |
TOTAL | 8000 | 9000 | 10000 | 11500 | 16000 |
Admission Charges for
Class XI (Science and Commerce)
2025-26
PARTICULARS | CLASS XI | |||||
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ADMISSION | 6100 | |||||
SESSION | 3300 | |||||
DEVP. FEES | 5700 | |||||
MISC | 1400 | |||||
TOTAL | 16500 (FOR COMMERCE) | |||||
SCIENCE LAB | 2500 | |||||
TOTAL | 18900 (FOR SCIENCE) |



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Maria’s Day School, South Howrah
- Maria’s Day School, South Howrah Vidyasagar Pally, Podrah, Andul Road 711109, WEST BENGAL
- Phone : +913326442227
- E-mail: info@mdssouthhowrah.co.in
- Website: www.mdssouthhowrah.co.in