About SAS Hostel

The Hostel is situated within the school campus. It presently accommodates 260 boys. We have students from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and different states of India. The hostel has three sections which are as follows:

Junior (class UKG to 5), Middle (class 6 to 8) and Seniors(class 8 and above)

Health : A family doctor visits the hostel every Monday and Thursday. A nurse is kept aside to take care of the sick in the infirmary.

Catering : Apart from the regular healthy catering, the ill boys and all junior boys are given a supplementary diet.

Entertainment : Every Friday, latest blockbusters are screened (occasionally on the LCD). Every Saturday and Sundays TV serials are also shown.

Music Classes : A music teacher is provided to the hostellers who wish to learn the violin.

Tuition : Mathematics and Science tuition is arranged as per requirements.

Extracurricular activities : Ample opportunities are given to the borders to participate in various co-curricular activities like basketball, volleyball, football, table tennis, badminton, lawn tennis and swimming. Special opportunities are provided for singing and dancing during hostel functions.

Internet : Broadband internet facilities are provided during weekends for class 7 and above onwards on a rotation basis.

SAS Hostel History

The opening of the Hostel Department to cater to the needs of the students hailing from far flung regions was a felt necessity. In the course of time it had to be revamped with an independent charge by creating the post of the Bursar and Minister to handle it. Earlier however the Swiss Fathers had felt that the principal alone could take care of the financial management along with his normal task as the principal.

The new arrangement was not only in keeping with the stated policy of the church to keep wide open the portals of her educational institutions to welcome everyone irrespective of their cast, creed and nationality as a part of an apostolate, but also a sound managerial practice. To this task Fr. Martin Ray, Fr. Hubert Rucksthul, Fr. Joseph Hofstetter, Fr. William Miranda (1976–82) Fr. Noel Pereira (1982–84) Fr. Edward Sangness (1984–1987)Fr. Paul D’Souza(1987–89), Fr. Lawrence Monteiro(1989–93), Fr Abraham K.& Fr. Frederick Lepcha (1993–94)Fr. George D’Souza (1994 – 2000) Fr. Swid Singh (2000–04) Fr. Derek D”Souza (2004– )have greatly enhanced the tone and texture of this institution. Whoever said that, “behind every successful man there is a woman” was a mighty wise guy. Down the years, the Cluny Sisters have provided unflinching support to the School by taking care of the Junior Section and the Infirmary.

Admission and Hostel Fees

The Prospectus is issued well in advance. After filling in the needed information in the Prospectus, it is submitted to the Principal. Once the fee is paid in the account office, the hostel number is given to the ward by the Hostel In –charge. Personal data form has to be filled in along with the photos of the child and guardian

1(a) First Installment: - ( Class = LKG to X )

DEMAND DRAFT for Rs. 55.000. (Rupees fifty five thousand only) on SBI or AXIS bank in favour of ST. AUGUSTINE'S HOSTEL payable at Kalimpong . (At the time of Admission)

1(b) First Installment: - ( Class = XI & XII )

DEMAND DRAFT for Rs. 60.000. (Rupees sixty thousand only) on SBI or AXIS bank in favour of ST. AUGUSTINE'S HOSTEL payable at Kalimpong . (At the time of Admission)

2. Second Installment:

DEMAND DRAFT on SBI or AXIS bank in favour of ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL payable at Kalimpong. (Before summer vacation)

Class:-

  • L.K.G & U.K.G    =  Rs. 46,000/- (Rupees forty six thousand only)
  • I & II                  = Rs. 49,600/- (Rupees forty nine thousand six hundred only)
  • III to V                =  Rs. 50,100/- (Rupees fifty thousand one hundred only)
  • VI to X                =  Rs. 56,600/- (Rupees fifty six thousand six hundred only)
  • XI & XII Arts        =  Rs. 61,700/- (Rupees sixty one thousand seven hundred only)
  • XI & XII Com       =  Rs. 61,700/- (Rupees sixty one thousand seven hundred only)
  • XI & XII Sc          =  Rs. 63,700/- (Rupees sixty three thousand seven hundred only)

3. (a) Third Installment: (LKG to X )

DEMAND DRAFT for Rs. 55.000. (Rupees fifty five thousand only) on SBI or AXIS bank in favour of ST. AUGUSTINE'S HOSTEL payable at Kalimpong . (before Pooja vacation)

3.(b) Third Installment: ( XI & XII )

DEMAND DRAFT for Rs. 60,000. (Rupees sixty thousand only) on SBI or AXIS bank in favour of ST. AUGUSTINE'S HOSTEL payable at Kalimpong . (before Pooja vacation)

Personal Expenses Rs. 25,000. (Twenty five thousand to be paid in cash) (At the time of Admission)

Bank Details: Axis Bank, Kalimpong: IFS Code: UTIB0000594 , Kalimpong Branch
ST. AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL KALIMPONG =A/C No 594010100043023
ST. AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL HOSTEL, KALIMPONG =A/C No 594010100043193

Bank Details: State Bank of India, Kalimpong. IFS Code: SBIN0000105, Kalinpong Branch
ST. AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL , KALIMPONG =A/C No 11283945798
ST. AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL, HOSTEL KALIMPONG =A/C No 40127681975

HOSTEL ROUTINES:

Weekdays -
  • 05:30 A.M RISING
  • 06:15 A.M STUDY [Bell at 6:10A.M]
  • 07:30 AM TV [NEWS]
  • 07:45 A.M BREAKFAST
  • 08:05 A.M LEAVE FOR SCHOOL
  • 12:05 P.M LUNCH
  • 03:20 P.M TEA/EXERCISE/GAMES
  • 04:30 P.M END OF GAMES
  • 05:25 P.M STUDY [Bell at 5:20 P.M]
  • 06:45 P.M SUPPER
  • 07:30 P.M STUDY
  • 08:30 P.M WASH/CHANGING DRESS
  • 08:45 P.M TO BED …SILENCE
  • 08:45 P. M Late study
  • 10:00 PM LIGHTS OF ……SILENCE

ROUTINE FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS:

  • 06:00 A.M RISING
  • 06:30 A.M STUDY [Bell at 6:25 a.m]
  • 07:00 A.M HOLY MASS
  • 07:40 A M TV [NEWS]
  • 07:50 A.M BREAKFAST
  • 08:45 A.M STUDY [BELL AT 8:40 A.M]
  • 10:00 A.M BREAK
  • 10:30 A.M STUDY
  • 12:05 P.M LUNCH/ RECREATION
  • 01:30 P.M STUDY
  • 02:45 P.M END OF STUDY
  • 03:00 P.M TEA/GAMES
  • 04:30 P.M END OF GAMES
  • 05:25 P.M STUDY [ BELL AT 5:20 P.M]
  • 06:30 P.M DINNER
  • 07: 30 P.M STUDY/TV

Rest as usual..

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  • Parents and guardians may visit their sons/wards in the hostel on the second Saturdays and Sundays of the month and not on any other days.
  • Local resident boarders may go home once a month after obtaining the written permission from the Principal / Hostel Superintendent. They can take their child/ward on second Friday evening and bring on second Saturday of every month.
  • Boarders should get explicit written permission from the Principal/Hostel Superintendent to leave the hostel campus, at all times.
  • Boarders will not be permitted to stay in hotels or in the town during short/long holidays unless their parents are with them.
  • Visiting video parlours/pools/clubs, unless accompanied by their parents; is not permitted. This may result in suspension and/or other disciplinary measures.
  • Boarders leaving the hostel in the middle of the year should pay three months hostel fee. Such candidates will forfeit the security deposit.
  • Boarders involved in fights, abuse of drugs, consumption of alcohol, stealing will incur automatic expulsion. The same is applicable for those who abscond from the hostel.
  • A boarder cannot be readmitted once withdrawn from the hostel.
  • Boarders are allowed to receive phone calls every Saturday and Sundays.
  • For outgoing calls phone cards are given by the hostel in charge as per requirement.
  • Mobiles are not allowed to be kept with the students.
  • Electronic gadgets (especially for music) are allowed to be used only during free time.
  • Every month hair cut is given. If the barber is called for a special hair cut the boy is charged extra hence the guardians are requested to make sure the boy comes back to the school with a decent hair cut after the holidays.
  • The borders are requested to go with the school uniform during the holidays and come back to the hostel with the school uniform.
  • Absolute silence is observed in the study hall, and dormitory.

Uniform

UNIFORM – JUNIORS [KG – V]:

SCHOOL UNIFORM:

  1. Blazer / Coat and School Monogram. – 1 piece
  2. School Shorts – 8 pieces
  3. School White Shirts –(4 full sleeved + 8 half sleeved = 12 pieces)
  4. P.T. uniform – 3 sets (According to the House allotted during the admission)
  5. School Cardigans – 2 pieces (to be purchased from the school store)
  6. School Stockings – 4 pairs (to be purchased from the school store)
  7. P.T. socks – 4 pairs (to be purchased from the school store)
  8. School uniform shoes – 2 pairs
  9. School Neck Ties – 2 pieces (to be bought from the school store)
  10. A. School muffler (to be bought from the school store)
  11. P.T. Shoes – 2 pairs
  12. A School badge (According to the House allotted during admission)
  13. A School bag
  14. A Rain Coat.

HOSTEL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Hostel Uniform – 2 pairs (to be supplied from the personal expenses)
  2. A Hostel Neck tie
  3. Night suit – 4 sets (2 summer wear – 2 winter wear)
  4. Bath towel – 3 pieces
  5. Face towel – 3 pieces
  6. Pillow case – 4 pieces
  7. Bed sheet – 8 pieces
  8. Bed Covers – 2 pieces (Supplied from the personal Expenses)
  9. Bathing gown – 1 piece (compulsory)
  10. Swimming gown – 1 piece (compulsory)
  11. Bedding – as required (2 blankets, a pillow)
  12. Sufficient number of vests, undergarments and casual wear.
  13. Warm clothes ( winter dress) in the hostel
  14. A bucket, A mug, (to be supplied from the personal expenses)
  15. Pair of School track suit
[UNIFORM CLOTH AVAILABLE FROM LAXMI STORES, MAIN ROAD, KALIMPONG] [BOOKS WILL BE SUPPLIED IN THE HOSTEL FROM THEIR PERSONAL EXPENSES]
  1. Personal expenses of Rs. 10,000/- must be deposited in the account Section in the begining of the Academic Year.
  2. Since cash handling by the children is very risky, the parents are requested not to give cash in the hands of their wards. Every need of the child will be taken care of from his personal expenses.
  3. Please mark with a permanent marker; each item of your son/ward, with his Hostel Number.
  4. The Trunk/Box will not be given for the use throughout the year. Either it is to be taken back or it will be stored in the hostel.

HOSTEL STAFF:

  • Mr. P. T . Lepcha: Steward
  • Ms. Louisa Rai: Nurse
  • Ms. Suman Khawas: Sub-Prefect
  • Mr. Eric Singh: Sub-Prefect
  • Ms. Eileen Lepcha: Sub-Prefect
  • Mr. Abijoy Gurung: Sub-Prefect

HOLIDAYS AND OUTINGS:

Summer and Puja vacations are compulsory. The Guardians have to come to fetch the child /ward on the date set in the school calendar. If the Parents are not able to come to fetch the child; they should authorize responsible person and send the authorization letter to collect the child. The Local Guardians can collect the child if he is in a junior section.

Easter and Diwali holidays is optional, however we encourage the guardians to take the children on these holidays too.

Boarders who cannot return promptly after the holidays should inform the Principal in writing before the classes resume.

Outings are given to the middle and senior section boarders on second Saturdays. Pocket money of Rs.100/- is given on such days.

Parents are allowed to visit junior section boarders on second Saturdays.

Occasionally juniors are taken for outings on Sundays.

School Children Park is set especially for the junior boys. Parents are encouraged to take the children during the free time to the school children park on second Saturdays and Sundays.

Picnics are arranged for the boarders occasionally during the holidays.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL HOSTEL

HOSTEL SUPERINTENDENT

  • Rev. Fr. Benjamin Stolke
  • Rev. Fr. Ebehard
  • Rev. Bro. Peter Grobety
  • Rev. Fr. Martin Rey
  • Rev. Fr. Josef Hoffstteter
  • Rev. Fr. Ruckstul
  • Rev. Fr. E. Gressort
  • Rev. Fr. William Miranda
  • Rev. Fr. Noel Pereira
  • Rev. Fr. Edward Sangness
  • Rev. Fr. Paul D'Souza
  • Rev. Fr. Lawrence Monteiro
  • Rev. Fr. Frederick Lepcha
  • Rev. Fr. George D’Souza
  • Rev. Fr. Swid Singh
  • Rev. Fr. Stany Sequeira
  • Rev. Fr. Derek D’Souza

HOSTEL CONTACT PERSONS :

Principal :
Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Victor George Fernandes
Bursor:
Fr. Derek D'souza, Contact no: 03552-255400

Contact No:

Junior section: 9333081505 & 8016222066
Middle section: 8348760204 & 7063303728