ABOUT St. Paul’s
School Traditions
Faith, Heritage, Loyalty & Service
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Words That Guide Us
Our Motto
Moniti Meliora Sequamur(Having been instructed, we follow higher things)
School Song
From the low and steamy plains ‘Upward!’ the old School calls; Come share our joys and pains; Come, mould your limbs and brains ; ‘Upward!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s!
When pales and dies the light ‘Courage!’ the old School calls; Fear not the darkest night; Clouds only veil the light; ‘Courage!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s!
When press unhallowed foes; ‘Fight on!’ the old School calls; See the eternal snows; Pure be the soul as those; ‘Fight on!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s!
And when life’s course is run, ‘Homeward!’ the old School calls;
Face towards the rising sun, Wait for the glad’ Well done!’ ‘Homeward!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s !
When pales and dies the light ‘Courage!’ the old School calls; Fear not the darkest night; Clouds only veil the light; ‘Courage!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s!
When press unhallowed foes; ‘Fight on!’ the old School calls; See the eternal snows; Pure be the soul as those; ‘Fight on!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s!
And when life’s course is run, ‘Homeward!’ the old School calls;
Face towards the rising sun, Wait for the glad’ Well done!’ ‘Homeward!’ the old School calls; St. Paul’s St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s !
The Badge
The Latin Inscription
SIGILL SCHOLAE SANCTI PAUL IN MONTE URENTE JUXTA DARJEELING CONDITAE A.D. 1846
Meaning: “The Seal of St. Paul’s School, founded in A.D. 1846 on the Burning Mountain near Darjeeling.”
The Mitre
The ceremonial headdress of a Bishop, symbolising the school’s association with the Anglican Church.
The Flaming Mountain
Represents Jalapahar, the “Mountain of Fire,” on which the school stands. Fire symbolises life and purity.
The Hanks of Cotton
Commemorate Bishop Cotton, who oversaw the school’s move from Calcutta to its present site at Jalapahar.
The Shield
The Shield of Faith, symbolising protection from evil and the “flaming arrows” of adversity.
The Crossed Swords
Symbolise the Swords of the Spirit, representing the strength to overcome evil within ourselves and the world.
Encircling the crest is the Latin inscription:
School Prayer
O Heavenly Father, who hast set us here in the majestic grandeur of these mountains, make us ever mindful of the abundance of Thy blessings. We praise Thee for our School, and for the heritage into which we have entered. Take away whatever is unworthy from our midst; cherish and strengthen whatever is best. Bind us more closely together in the spirit of loyalty and service, that our School may grow in spiritual strength, and may become an ever-increasing power for the extension of Thy kingdom in this land, Amen.
Faith
Guides our thoughts, words and actions
Heritage
Connects us to a proud past and a brighter future.
Loyalty
Builds character and belonging.
Service
Inspires us to make a difference
Carry The Tradition Forward