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School Church
St. Anselm came from a noble Lombard family and was born in Aosta in the Italian Alps. His mother was a good and pious Burgundian woman, but after her death his father’s violence and harshness finally caused Anselm to flee to France. Here, after several years of wandering, he took the Benedictine habit in 1060 at Bec (Normandy), where his illustrious countryman Bl. Lanfranc had started the famous school and soon he was outstanding for his learning. Within three years he was made Prior and another 15 years, very reluctantly, Abbot.
As Abbot, St. Anselm had to cross over to England from time to time in connection with his abbey’s English properties, and therehe became known and highly esteemed for his virtues and fearless zeal. So much so that in 1099 he was made Archbishop of Canterbury in the hope that he would be able to cope with the encroachments of King Willian the Red.
Many important writings of this gentle Prelate, who was considered the greatest intellect of his age and a ‘pattern for all theologians’, were composed during his two banishments. They earned him the title of ‘father of Scholasticism’ and ‘Doctor of Universal Church’ (1720) on account of the deep and lasting influence which his thinking has had upon philosophy and theology.
Reflection: ‘O Lord, our God, Grant us the grace to desire You with our whole heart, that in desiring You we may seek and find You, that finding You we may love You, and loving You we may despise the sins from which You Have redeemed us.’
St. Anselm's was founded in 1904 by Capuchian Fathers. It is now run by ROMAN CATHOLIC DICOSEAN SOCIETY of AJMER. It prepares boys of all communities for the All-India Secondary and Senior School Certificate Examinations of the CBSE, New Delhi. The following subjects are taught: English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Business Studies, Accountancy and Computer Science.
The aim of the school is to give boys a sound intellectual, physical and moral education, so that they turn out to be good and upright citizen for time and eternity. Reports of conduct, application and progress in studies are issued at the end of each examination and are sent to parents or guardians.
The Scholastic Year is from July to June.
The study of Hindi is compulsory in all classes.
Drill and Outdoor Games are compulsory and school has Scout Troops, Wolf Cub Packs and Air Wing of NCC (National Cadet Corps) to facilitate them.
The various Literary Societies organize Debates, Speeches, Quiz, Dance and Musical (Vocal and Instrumental) Competitions and provide a showcase for the various talents a student may have.