OUR VISION

Inspired by our Foundress Mother Veronica and urged on by Mother Marie des Anges our first Superior General ‘we shall keep looking ahead with a clear vision for the future’, for standards of excellence in our educational and social apostolate for a holistic development of our students which shall enable them to face the challenges of tomorrow.

OUR MISSION

• To fulfil our vision we shall endeavour to instil life-promoting values through moral education, faith formation with emphasis on nourishing and deepening their faith in God.
• Provide academic opportunities which will enable them to excel at the national and international level.
• Develop leadership qualities from early stages through activities such as the school cabinet, NSS/NCC, girl guides and other co-curricular activities.
• Promote national integration, patriotism and communal harmony through the celebration of national festivals and inter-faith prayer.
• Create environmental awareness leading to the protection of natural resources along with eco-friendly organizations.
• Provide infrastructure for sports and other activities for personality development.
• Make education affordable to the weaker sections of the society.
• Invite and motivate all our staff members to be co-sharers in our Vision and Mission.
• Call on parents and guardians who entrust their children to us, to co-operate with us to make our students a powerful force for the good of our society.

Core Values

• A deep faith in God
• Honesty
• Dignity of labour
• Hard work
• Respect for life

FOUNDER

The Congregation : The Apostolic Carmel

The congregation of the Apostolic Carmel was founded in 1886 by Mother Veronica of the Passion in Bayonne, France, and established at Mangalore, India, in 1870. Following the path of the Carmelite Tradition of St. Teresa of Avila and of Mother Veronica the Sisters try to combine in their lives contemplation with apostolic activity according to the needs of the time. The focus of their apostolic service is ‘Christ in His brethren-the church and the world’.

The Congregation tries to fulfil the purpose of its existence through the education of youth in the various schools, colleges, technical training centres, hostels, children’s homes, crèches and schools for the differently abled, established throughout India, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Pakistan and Africa. It aims at developing the students entrusted to its care into committed people who should be the leaven in their milieu, putting love and meaning into human life and endeavour.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

With a heart full of gratitude, I thank God for the countless blessings bestowed upon our school community. Each academic year unfolds with new opportunities, renewed hope, and the shared commitment of our students, teachers, and parents. It is this unity and faith that strengthen our institution and guide us forward.

We are living in an age defined by Artificial Intelligence and rapid technological advancement. These developments have transformed the way we learn, think, and interact with the world. As a school, we welcome progress and encourage our students to become confident, competent, and creative learners who can engage meaningfully with modern technology.

At the same time, I firmly believe that while technology may shape the future, values shape the individual. In this fast-changing digital era, it is essential that we remain anchored in integrity, respect, compassion, discipline, and responsibility. Knowledge without character is incomplete. Our mission is not only to prepare students for careers, but to form individuals of strong moral character and deep faith.

To our dear students, I urge you to use technology wisely and responsibly. Let it enhance your learning, not replace your effort or integrity. Always remember that true success lies in honesty, kindness, and perseverance.

To our dedicated teachers, thank you for guiding young minds with patience and wisdom. Your role goes far beyond academics; you nurture values and inspire purpose.

To our supportive parents, your partnership is invaluable. Together, let us ensure that our children grow not only in intelligence but also in virtue.

May God continue to bless our school abundantly and guide us as we strive to build a generation that is technologically skilled, morally grounded, and spiritually strong.

- Sr. M. Alzira A.C.
Principal

MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Dear Students, Parents, Staff Members and Well-wishers,

It's my honor and privilege to greet you with prayerful wishes that you be showered with abundant blessings from the Almighty.

Carmel School Gorakhpur's goal of education is to teach the students to live, to discover the deeper meaning of life and transcendence, to learn to interact with others, love creation, think freely and critically, find fulfillment in work, plan their future and in one word, learn ‘to be’. It is in and through education that one can hope for a more human and humane future and a more harmonious society.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Mother Mary Aloysia, the great educationist of our congregation has rightly said: "Education is incomplete without the formation of character ". So we at Carmel School Gorakhpur believe that warmth and sunshine of love are required to bring out the best qualities of character in the students.

Let this rich understanding usher in a new era in the life and mission of all our staff and students. May God the teacher par excellence bless abundantly all of us involved in the mission of education, especially for the poor and the marginalized.

- Sr. M. Sandra A.C.
Manager

VICE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Students, Parents and Faculty,

Life is a reality to be faced with great courage and positivity. Educational institutions play vital role in moulding and shaping the young minds to face the challenges and struggles of life with great conviction and love.

As we continue this process in the academic year 2024-25, I want to take a moment to express my aspirations with delight that Carmel school, Gorakhpur caters to the multifaceted development and growth of the pupil entrusted to our care.

One of the founding Mothers of the Apostolic Carmel has rightly said about the purpose of education "to help the students to pass the test of life and fit them for heaven rather than for examination and prize winning." Therefore, through education, we aim at giving to the world good mothers, capable leaders, loyal citizens, and promising youth to fill the world with vibes of love.

Therefore, I want to encourage all my students to stay focused, remain positive and push themselves towards excellence and never to look back or hesitate in doing what is right. Let's work together to make it a reality, by our hard work and continuous efforts, shine like stars giving light and hope to all those in darkness in this beautiful temple of learning.

- Sr. M. Severine A.C.
Vice Principal

CO-ORDINATOR'S MESSAGE

Dear Staff, students and parents,

In today’s digital age, education is evolving rapidly. Virtual tools and online platforms offer new ways to learn and connect. Yet, along with these advancements, we also witness a growing culture of isolation, disrespect, and the false belief that we can live and learn without others. This mindset weakens the fabric of our shared humanity and community.
Here at Carmel School, we believe education is much more than acquiring knowledge - it is the formation of the heart, mind, and soul. Our goal is not merely academic achievement, but the growth of kind, confident, and responsible individuals who value others and live in service.
Each child is a precious gift from God. Here, they are welcomed, guided, and challenged to discover their purpose and true potential. We also recognize that in a world seeking ease and comfort, the role of struggle and pain is often misunderstood. Yet, pain - whether emotional, mental, or spiritual - is a sign of life and essential for growth.
Let us journey together to break the walls of isolation and build bridges of love, learning, and lasting hope.


God bless you always !

- Sr. Anitha Mascarenhas A.C.
Pre-Primary Co-ordinator

HISTORY OF SCHOOL

Carmel School, started on 21st January 1941, then known as St. Mary’s School in Civil Lines, Gorakhpur, is a Christian English Medium School, affiliated to CISCE Board on 7th August 2005.

Carmel School is administered by the Carmel Sadan Society of U.P. in the Roman Catholic Church. The school is under the religious jurisdiction of the Catholic Bishop of Gorakhpur.

The school aims at the education of the Catholic community around, and extends its service to members of other communities to the extent possible. The school stands for academic excellence, development of skills, and character formation based on the love of God and the service of man as modelled in Jesus Christ, with a view of training citizens for all round development and sincere commitment to God and country.

We want our students to be intellectually well informed morally upright, socially concerned, emotionally balanced and spiritually oriented women who will act as agents of social change in their motherland and in the world of today.

ANTHEM

School Anthem

Raised on high we lift our Carmel banner
Rally around, pace the ground together,
All unite to lift our flag on high
And pledge true loyalty this day till we die.
Onward to the goal we go,
Till we reach the far eternal shore,
Carmel’s children all unite
All stand for the right,
All evil forces fight.
Carmel be our beacon light
In this dark and wild tempestuous night
Be our radiant guiding star,
o’er life’s troubled sea.
Till dawns eternity.

National Anthem

Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
Punjab, Sindhu, Gujarata, Maratha,
Dravida, Utkala, Banga,
Vindhya, Himachala, Yamuna, Ganga
Uchchhala Jaladhi Taranga
Tava Shubha Name Jage
Tava Shubha Ashisa Mange
Gahe Tava Jaya Gatha
Jana Gana Mangala Dayak Jaya he
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
Jaya he, Jaya he, Jaya he
Jaya, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya he.

PRAYERS

For Morning Assembly

Dear God,

You are the Giver of all good things,
I thank you, for the blessing of this new day.

Give me you grace
To live well today,
To know you, a little better,
To do my work, a little more diligently,
To serve my fellowmen, a little more lovingly

Help me,
To make today, a day of progress
To be of help, and an example,
To all whom I meet,
To bring comfort, to those in sorrow,
And strength to those, who are tempted

Strengthen me,
To give courage, to those who are afraid
Guidance to those, who do not know, what to do,
To bring cheer to those, who are discouraged,
And encouragement to those, who are depressed. Amen

After School

Forgive me, O God / for all the wrong things /
which I have done today /
Forgive me for /
Careless work /
Inattentive study /
Wasted time /
Duties shirked /
Failure to listen to my teachers /
Disloyalty to my friends /

Forgive me also for /
Being disobliging /and selfish at times /
Being a bad example / to others /
Help me to show / that I am really sorry / by doing better tomorrow / and by not
making / the same mistakes again. Amen

Universal Prayer

Our Father / in heaven / holy be your name
your kingdom come / your will be done /
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today / our daily bread /
forgive us our sins / as we forgive
those who sin against us. /
Do not bring us / to the test /
but deliver us / from evil. Amen

At The End Of The Day

Angel of God / my guardian dear / to whom God’s love / commits me here / ever this day / be at my side / to light and guard / to rule and guide / Our Holy Guardian angels / watch over us and protect us. Amen.