Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Joseph Savariappan, S.J brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Jesuit educational values to St. Xavier's School, Burdwan. As a dedicated member of the Society of Jesus in Calcutta Province, he has been instrumental in fostering an environment of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic development since his appointment as Principal in 2019.
His leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the Ignatian pedagogical paradigm, emphasizing the formation of men and women who are not only academically proficient but also morally upright, socially responsible, and spiritually grounded. He believes in nurturing each student's unique potential while instilling values of service, leadership, and compassion.
"At St. Xavier's, we are committed to forming young people who are intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Our educational approach goes beyond mere academic excellence to encompass the complete development of each student's personality, character, and spiritual life."
Under his guidance, the school continues to uphold the rich Jesuit tradition of education while adapting to contemporary educational needs and challenges. He emphasizes on the importance of creating a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a deep sense of social responsibility.
The school, affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi, prepares candidates for the ICSE and ISC examinations under his able leadership. Fr. Maria Joseph ensures that the academic standards are maintained at the highest level while keeping the Jesuit ethos at the core of all educational activities.
He believes in imparting sound moral, intellectual and physical education to the young. Great care is taken to form the character of the pupils, to train them to become all-round personalities: self-reliant, capable of taking initiatives, and possessing a leadership of service.
Jesuit education is a call to human excellence, to the fullest possible development of all human qualities. It is a call to critical thinking and disciplined studies, a call to develop the whole person, head and heart, intellect and feelings.
The Jesuit school aims at the integral personal formation of the young. To accomplish this, special efforts are made:
