About The School
M.G.M, an English Medium School was started in 1977 by a few individuals and it was run by a registered Trust. In 1981 at the request of Management and parents, The Society of St. Basil under the leadership of its Founder President Late Lamented His Grace Thomas Mar Athanasios took over the management of the school and named it M.G.M. (Mar Gregorious Memorial) School, Halol. Late His Grace Thomas Mar Athanasios was a visionary, educationist, inspiring teacher and a philanthropist.
The Principal aim of the Society is to impart sound education to the boys and girls of all communities and to prepare them to live as useful citizens of secular India. It is our earnest endeavour to awaken in the young minds feelings of patriotism and national consciousness. The school also pay emphasis on good traditions and cultural richness of India.
The school is recognised by the Department of Education of the state of Gujarat and at present we have classes up to Std. XII. The school has presented 35 batches of S.S.C., 24 batches of H.S.C. Commerce and 20 batches of H.S.C. Science students. All batches achieved excellent results.
Admission is open to all irrespective of caste, colour, or creed. The academic year begins in June and consists of two terms. First term from June to October and Second term from November to April. The course of studies is according to the syllabus prescribed by the Department of Education, Gujarat State. All subjects are taught through the medium of English. Gujarati is introduced from Std. I, Hindi and Computer Studies from Std. III and Sanskrit is introduced from Std. VI. An English Language Lab was opened in the academic year 2009-2010.
Founded in 1973
At present the Trust is managing five schools in Gujarat:-
They are:-
1 . MGM School (Eng. Med.) Halol.
2 . St. Paul’s School (Eng. Med.), Koyli, Baroda.
3 . St. Paul’s School (Guj. Med.), Koyli, Baroda.
4 . St. Paul’s School (Eng. Med.), Ankleshwar.
5 . Baselios Public School – (CBSE), Baroda.
Founder President of The Trust of The Society of St. Basil
Late Lamented His Grace Thomas Mar Athanasios (1938 – 2018)
LATE LAMENTED His Grace Thomas Mar Athanasios, known in Gujarat as Father K.T. Thomas, our mentor, Guru and Guide was the son of Puthencavu, Kizhakkethalackal Late K.T. Thomas and Late Aleyamma Thommas and was born on 3rd April 1938. He graduated from S.B. College Chaganassery. He took his B. Ed. from N.S.S. College Chaganassery and B.D. from Serampore college Calcutta and M.Ed. from M.S. University, Baroda. After completing his M.Ed., K.T. Thomas started thinking about establishing school in Gujarat to provide good and quality education to the studnets in rural Gujarat. A sentence given in Kothari Commission Report – “The destiny of India is being shaped in her classrooms” greatly influenced him.
He took initiative to start Basil School, Baroda and he was its Founder Principal. In 1973, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited approached him to take up the management of Gujarat Refinery English Medium School which was accepted by him. The Trust of the Society of St. Basil was Registered as a Public Trust in the same year after taking up the management of the school only he realised that secondary section had no recognition from the Education department of Gujarat. He toiled hard to get recognation and due to his tireless pursuance with the support of his team of dedicated teachers, he converted the GREM School in to one of the best reputed school in Baroda within a short span of time.
Later on he started MGM School, Halol, St. Paul’s School (English Medium and Gujarati Medium) Baroda, St. Paul’s School, Ankleshwar, and Baselios Public School, Baroda. All these reputed schools stand as the epitome of his toil, tears and sweat. The motto of his life was “Search for Excellence”.
Meanwhile in 1985 Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church elevated Fr. K.T. Thomas to a Bishop of the church. His Grace Thomas Mar Athanasios was appointed as the first Metropolitan of the Chengannur Diocese in Kerela.
His Grace implemented a lot of innovative ideas in various fields. He was an ardant lover of nature who vehemently advocated for environmental protection. He was a philanthropist too. His care for others was stupendous. Many of his students excelled in life due to his motivation and encouragement.
After contributing a lot selflessly to the society and church he passed away on 24th August’2018.
The educational institutions he started are the permanent monument of his great and valuable contributions in the field of education. April 3rd, the birthday of this great visionary is observed and celebrated as the “FOUNDER’S DAY” in all our schools.