School Logo

The Crest of St. Xavier’s School, Deonia, as it is used now, was originally developed and built by Fr. James J. Dressman, S.J. and Fr. Ed Niesen, S.J. when the Jesuits were invited to start their first school in Godavari.  This Crest represents the whole meaning of the Jesuit education enterprise in Nepal.
The Crest is made up of various images with deep symbolic meanings

The White “X” represents Xavier:

The white X represents St. Francis Xavier who is the patron of our school

The Himalayas, Hills and the Terai:

The Himalayas supplying the water for the fertile fields of the Green Hills and the Terai. It is also the country’s greatest resource carrying all the symbolism of fertility, both natural and intellectual. The Golden Color below represents the Terai which is known as the Golden bowl of Nepal.

The official seal of the Society of Jesus:

It represents the worldwide religious organization operating the school. HIS is the monogram for Jesus and is placed inside the Jesuit Sun.

Fountain and Lotus:

They represent the ever flowing fountain of water spouting up from the mountain. It springs up out of a lotus with its symbolism of knowledge and purity.

Lamp of Knowledge:

Producing not just knowledge, but the wisdom to know how to use it. It also means that wisdom and knowledge gained in the school must be used to light up the live of others.

Life for God-

This phrase signifies one’s relationship with God and the need to be connected to the Almighty. Our life is a gift from God and we must live in a way that it is pleasing to God. It calls each Xavierian to be spiritual in all that he/she does.

Lead for Nepal-

This phrase signify one’s responsibility towards the nation and the call to be a true citizen of our great nation. Each Xavierian is expected to be a true citizen and lead the nation towards the welfare and growth of the nation.

(The School Motto “Live for God, Lead for Nepal” was developed by Mr Chiranjeevi Karki in 1964 A.D. He was in class seven then. )