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{{Infobox school | {{Infobox school | ||
| name = Don Bosco High School, Matunga | |||
| image = School emblem of Don Bosco, Matunga.gif | |||
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| address = Nathalal Parekh Marg, [[Matunga]] | |||
| city = [[Mumbai]] | |||
| state = [[Maharashtra]] | |||
| postal_code = 400019 | |||
| country = [[India]] | |||
| coordinates = {{Coord|19.026024|72.858109|display=inline,title}} | |||
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| type = English medium school | |||
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic]] | |||
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| founded = {{start date and age|31 January 1942}} | |||
| founder = Fr. Aurelius Maschio | |||
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| principal = Fr. Flovi D'souza | |||
| rector = Fr. Godfrey D'Souza | |||
| administrator = Fr. Orville Coutinho | |||
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| website = {{URL|www.donboscomatunga.com}} | |||
| footnotes = <ref name="Website">{{cite web|title=Don Bosco High School, Matunga|url=https://donboscomatunga.com/|accessdate=17 May 2018}}</ref> | |||
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'''Don Bosco High School''' is a Roman [[Catholic]] all- | '''Don Bosco High School''' is a Roman [[Catholic]] all-boys school in [[Matunga]], [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. It has a subsidiary which was built in 1970 in [[Borivali]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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In 1937, the general council of [[Salesians]] of [[Don Bosco]] approved a plan to buy 60,000 square yards (50,000 m<sup>2</sup>) land in Matunga from the Bombay Municipal Corporation. The Corporation approved the sale on 16 July 1937. The Don Bosco High School (formerly known as The Catholic Educational Institute) run by them was moved from the rented premises at Tardeo to the new Don Bosco campus at Matunga. | In 1937, the general council of [[Salesians]] of [[Don Bosco]] approved a plan to buy 60,000 square yards (50,000 m<sup>2</sup>) land in Matunga from the Bombay Municipal Corporation. The Corporation approved the sale on 16 July 1937. The Don Bosco High School (formerly known as The Catholic Educational Institute) run by them was moved from the rented premises at Tardeo to the new Don Bosco campus at Matunga. | ||
Fr. Aurelius Maschio was the main pillar behind the creation of the school. The land brought from the Bombay Municipal Corporation was marshland which was filled with debris to be able to build the school which started off at a partially completed building on 31 October 1941 and later officially inaugurated on the 31 January 1942. This building still serves as the Main/Secondary section of the school. | Fr. Aurelius Maschio was the main pillar behind the creation of the school. The land brought from the Bombay Municipal Corporation was marshland which was filled with debris to be able to build the school which started off at a partially completed building on 31 October 1941 and later officially inaugurated on the 31 January 1942. This building still serves as the Main/Secondary section of the school. | ||
The foundation stone of the primary section building was blessed and laid on the feast of Don Bosco 31 January 1950. The building was completed in time for the new school year of June 1951. The architect were the famous and well renowned Patki and Dadarkar. All stained glass were imported from Italy. | The foundation stone of the primary section building was blessed and laid on the feast of Don Bosco 31 January 1950. The building was completed in time for the new school year of June 1951. The architect were the famous and well renowned Patki and Dadarkar. All stained glass were imported from Italy. [[Pope Pius XII]] had inaugurated the school. | ||
The Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, which is located in the school campus at [[Matunga]], was opened on 5 August 1957. The church is credited as being one of the architectural high points of the suburb. | The Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, which is located in the school campus at [[Matunga]], was opened on 5 August 1957. The church is credited as being one of the architectural high points of the suburb. | ||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
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The syllabus is in accordance with the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The school offers kindergarten (junior and senior) to Standard 10. The subjects offered include English, Marathi, Hindi Entire, Hindi composite/French Composite (French language is offered by the school from 8th standard onwards) Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry), General Science (Science I, Science II) History, Civics, Geography and Economics. | The syllabus is in accordance with the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The school offers kindergarten (junior and senior) to Standard 10. The subjects offered include English, Marathi, Hindi Entire, Hindi composite/French Composite (French language is offered by the school from 8th standard onwards) Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry), General Science (Science I, Science II) History, Civics, Geography and Economics. | ||
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Facilities include football grounds, hockey grounds, basketball courts, Rev. Fr. Aurelius Maschio computer institute, Don Bosco Recreation Centre, Health Club with fitness facilities, tennis courts, cricket grounds, and an astroturf ground. | Facilities include football grounds, hockey grounds, basketball courts, Rev. Fr. Aurelius Maschio computer institute, Don Bosco Recreation Centre, Health Club with fitness facilities, tennis courts, cricket grounds, and an astroturf ground. | ||
[[File:Don Bosco High School, Matunga Mumbai.jpg|thumb|School Building of Don Bosco in Matunga,Mumbai]] | |||
The school band of Don Bosco High School, Matunga is one of the top 10 bands in India. There is an opportunity of learning different instruments like saxophone, trumpet, and drums. | The school band of Don Bosco High School, Matunga is one of the top 10 bands in India. There is an opportunity of learning different instruments like saxophone, trumpet, and drums. | ||
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The school organizes a ''Sports Fest'' where students participate in games and athletic events. It is a two-day-long festival. | The school organizes a ''Sports Fest'' where students participate in games and athletic events. It is a two-day-long festival. | ||
The annual ''Care n Share' Christmas Panorama'' is organized with a theme. | The annual ''Care n Share' Christmas Panorama'' is organized with a theme. Causes like Gujarat Earth Quake were taken up and the school contributed to these causes. The Panorama is organized along with a funfair where games are organized by the students. Tokens for these games come at a meagre cost and the amount collected is added to the bounty of the cause along with the sponsorships generated by the students. | ||
The Annual Thanksgiving Day is another opportunity for the students to show-case their talents. The school organizes a show every year, most often a Westend-Broadway musical. The shows are staged over two or three days with the final day being the official Annual Day where deserving students and members of the staff are felicitated. | The Annual Thanksgiving Day is another opportunity for the students to show-case their talents. The school organizes a show every year, most often a Westend-Broadway musical. The shows are staged over two or three days with the final day being the official Annual Day where deserving students and members of the staff are felicitated. | ||
== Administration == | == Administration == | ||
* Principal: | * Principal: Mrs. Anita Philip<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rector and Principal's Desk {{!}} Don Bosco High School |url=https://donboscomatunga.com/about-us/principals-desk/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
* Rector: Fr. Godfrey D’Souza | |||
* Rector: Fr. | |||
== Emblem == | == Emblem == | ||
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== Notable alumni == | == Notable alumni == | ||
*[[Mahesh Bhatt]], Film director, producer & screenwriter | |||
*[[Aditya Mehta]], World Snooker Champion | |||
*[[Mahesh Bhatt]], | *[[Mir Ranjan Negi]], Former Indian Hockey Captain | ||
*[[Royston D'Souza]], professional footballer<ref name=GoalReport>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/04/03/3002867/i-league-scouting-report-royston-dsouza-another-one-of-the |title=I-League Scouting Report: Royston Dsouza - Another one of the Airmen whose career is set to take flight |work=Ayush Srivastava |publisher=goal.com |access-date=11 April 2012 }}</ref> | *[[Royston D'Souza]], professional footballer<ref name=GoalReport>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/04/03/3002867/i-league-scouting-report-royston-dsouza-another-one-of-the |title=I-League Scouting Report: Royston Dsouza - Another one of the Airmen whose career is set to take flight |work=Ayush Srivastava |publisher=goal.com |access-date=11 April 2012 }}</ref> | ||
*[[Farokh Engineer]], cricketer | *[[Farokh Engineer]], cricketer | ||
*[[Piyush Goyal]], | *[[Piyush Goyal]], Politician and cabinet minister of [[Government of India]]. | ||
*[[Trilok Gurtu]], | *[[Trilok Gurtu]], Percussionist, music composer, jazz musician | ||
*[[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Indian playback singer | *[[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Indian playback singer | ||
*[[Shreyas Iyer]], | *[[Shreyas Iyer]], Cricketer | ||
*[[Shashi Kapoor]], Bollywood actor | *[[Shashi Kapoor]], Bollywood actor | ||
*[[Shammi Kapoor]], Bollywood actor | *[[Shammi Kapoor]], Bollywood actor | ||
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*[[Anant Mahadevan]], Bollywood, Tamil cinema, TV actor, screenwriter, director | *[[Anant Mahadevan]], Bollywood, Tamil cinema, TV actor, screenwriter, director | ||
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]], Actor, Director, and Playwright for Bollywood and Marathi films | *[[Mahesh Manjrekar]], Actor, Director, and Playwright for Bollywood and Marathi films | ||
*[[Shams Mulani]], | *[[Shams Mulani]], Cricketer | ||
*[[Sajid Nadiadwala]], Bollywood producer and director | *[[Sajid Nadiadwala]], Bollywood producer and director | ||
*[[Sharad Panday]], | *[[Sharad Panday]], Cardiac Surgeon | ||
*[[Jatin Paranjpe]], cricketer | *[[Jatin Paranjpe]], cricketer | ||
*[[Ravi Shastri]], | *[[Ravi Shastri]], Cricket player, captain and former coach for the national Indian cricket team. | ||
*[[Vishal Kotian]], Tv and bollywood actor | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{Portal|Catholicism|Schools}} | |||
* [[List of educational institutions in Mumbai#Schools|List of schools in Mumbai]] | * [[List of educational institutions in Mumbai#Schools|List of schools in Mumbai]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{Official website|http://www.donboscomatunga.com}} | *{{Official website|http://www.donboscomatunga.com}} | ||
{{Mumbai topics}} | |||
[[Category:Salesian schools]] | [[Category:Salesian schools]] | ||
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| Don Bosco High School, Matunga | |
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| Address | |
Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga , | |
| Coordinates | 19°01′34″N 72°51′29″E / 19.026024°N 72.858109°E |
| Information | |
| Type | English medium school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Founded | 31 January 1942 |
| Founder | Fr. Aurelius Maschio |
| Administrator | Fr. Orville Coutinho |
| Rector | Fr. Godfrey D'Souza |
| Principal | Fr. Flovi D'souza |
| Website | www |
| [1] | |
Don Bosco High School is a Roman Catholic all-boys school in Matunga, Mumbai, India. It has a subsidiary which was built in 1970 in Borivali.
History[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (November 2024) |
In 1937, the general council of Salesians of Don Bosco approved a plan to buy 60,000 square yards (50,000 m2) land in Matunga from the Bombay Municipal Corporation. The Corporation approved the sale on 16 July 1937. The Don Bosco High School (formerly known as The Catholic Educational Institute) run by them was moved from the rented premises at Tardeo to the new Don Bosco campus at Matunga.
Fr. Aurelius Maschio was the main pillar behind the creation of the school. The land brought from the Bombay Municipal Corporation was marshland which was filled with debris to be able to build the school which started off at a partially completed building on 31 October 1941 and later officially inaugurated on the 31 January 1942. This building still serves as the Main/Secondary section of the school.
The foundation stone of the primary section building was blessed and laid on the feast of Don Bosco 31 January 1950. The building was completed in time for the new school year of June 1951. The architect were the famous and well renowned Patki and Dadarkar. All stained glass were imported from Italy. Pope Pius XII had inaugurated the school.
The Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, which is located in the school campus at Matunga, was opened on 5 August 1957. The church is credited as being one of the architectural high points of the suburb.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (August 2025) |
The syllabus is in accordance with the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The school offers kindergarten (junior and senior) to Standard 10. The subjects offered include English, Marathi, Hindi Entire, Hindi composite/French Composite (French language is offered by the school from 8th standard onwards) Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry), General Science (Science I, Science II) History, Civics, Geography and Economics.
The school houses The NIOS and Pre-NIOS School for less-abled students.
Facilities include football grounds, hockey grounds, basketball courts, Rev. Fr. Aurelius Maschio computer institute, Don Bosco Recreation Centre, Health Club with fitness facilities, tennis courts, cricket grounds, and an astroturf ground.
The school band of Don Bosco High School, Matunga is one of the top 10 bands in India. There is an opportunity of learning different instruments like saxophone, trumpet, and drums.
Annual events[edit | edit source]
The school organizes a Sports Fest where students participate in games and athletic events. It is a two-day-long festival.
The annual Care n Share' Christmas Panorama is organized with a theme. Causes like Gujarat Earth Quake were taken up and the school contributed to these causes. The Panorama is organized along with a funfair where games are organized by the students. Tokens for these games come at a meagre cost and the amount collected is added to the bounty of the cause along with the sponsorships generated by the students.
The Annual Thanksgiving Day is another opportunity for the students to show-case their talents. The school organizes a show every year, most often a Westend-Broadway musical. The shows are staged over two or three days with the final day being the official Annual Day where deserving students and members of the staff are felicitated.
Administration[edit | edit source]
- Principal: Mrs. Anita Philip[2]
- Rector: Fr. Godfrey D’Souza
Emblem[edit | edit source]
The school has the motto In Virtute Robur - which is in the Latin language. Virtute is a noun associated with meanings like - virtue, strength, bravery, manliness, character, excellence. Robur is a Latin word meaning oak, figuratively perhaps indicating strength. The motto can be probably roughly translated as "In virtue lies strength." This meaning can be also inferred by comparing a similar motto from the New Zealand defence force.[3] The school colours are blue and white.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Mahesh Bhatt, Film director, producer & screenwriter
- Aditya Mehta, World Snooker Champion
- Mir Ranjan Negi, Former Indian Hockey Captain
- Royston D'Souza, professional footballer[4]
- Farokh Engineer, cricketer
- Piyush Goyal, Politician and cabinet minister of Government of India.
- Trilok Gurtu, Percussionist, music composer, jazz musician
- Hariharan, Indian playback singer
- Shreyas Iyer, Cricketer
- Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood actor
- Shammi Kapoor, Bollywood actor
- Akshay Kumar, Bollywood actor
- Anant Mahadevan, Bollywood, Tamil cinema, TV actor, screenwriter, director
- Mahesh Manjrekar, Actor, Director, and Playwright for Bollywood and Marathi films
- Shams Mulani, Cricketer
- Sajid Nadiadwala, Bollywood producer and director
- Sharad Panday, Cardiac Surgeon
- Jatin Paranjpe, cricketer
- Ravi Shastri, Cricket player, captain and former coach for the national Indian cricket team.
- Vishal Kotian, Tv and bollywood actor
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Don Bosco High School, Matunga". Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ↑ "Rector and Principal's Desk | Don Bosco High School". Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ↑ "New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff college crest". Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
In Sapientia et Virtute Robur', can be translated as 'Strength through Wisdom and Virtue'.
- ↑ "I-League Scouting Report: Royston Dsouza - Another one of the Airmen whose career is set to take flight". Ayush Srivastava. goal.com. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
