“A school’s true purpose is to foster learning, nurture growth and shape futures”
The year 1983 ushered a new era of growth for a serene village of Udupi district in Karnataka, Shirva as the community welcomed an English Medium School dedicated to nurturing local talent.
The elderly residents of Shirvalonged to see their younger generations acquire the English language skills they had missed, which had hindered their own career prospects in urban centres. Their collective aspirations, efforts and resolve inspired Late Very Rev. Fr Aloysius Rosario, the founder Correspondent, to turn his own vision of establishing an English Medium School in Shirva into a reality.
Years later in 1992 Fr Sylvester Dsouza, the Parish Priest at the time expanded the schools reach by establishing new sections. Since then successive Correspondents have steered the institution toward continued excellence. The school is currently administered by the Catholic Education Society of Udupi Diocese, functioning as a religious minority institution guided by the principles of Don Bosco and is under the gracious patronage of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva.
Mrs Irine Rodrigues
1983-2016
Mrs Juliet Gretta Noronha
1998-2016
Rev Fr Mahesh Dsouza
2016-2019
Ms Myrtle L F Lewis
2019-2022
Rev Fr Rolwyn Joy Aranha
2022-present
The School Managementteam under the then innovative thinker Correspondent V. Rev. Fr. StanyTauro took a strategic leap in 2016, deciding to shift from State Board to CBSE curriculum. This vision became a reality in 2018 with successful CBSE affiliation.
Beyond academic excellence, the school’s mission is to inspire students to embrace life long learning, cultivate critical thinking and thrive as productive, responsible citizens in a rapidly evolving world.
Today Don Bosco School is endowed with exemplary infrastructure, providing students with a comprehensive learning environment. The school campus features a fleet of school buses for convenient transportation, a spacious playground for physical education and recreation, expert school counsellors for emotional support and guidance, a dedicated school nurse for health care services, digital fluencyto the students through computer lab resources, access to diverse perspective and knowledge through the expansive library collaborative learning through interactive smart classes, critical thinking and problem solving in advanced science labs.
The school has been consistently demonstrating exceptional academic procures yielding outstanding results and a proven track record of educational excellence. The school curriculum integrates art and design, encouraging students to develop their drawing and crafting skills.
At Don Bosco we believe education encompasses more than academics. In music students learn keyboard and guitar, cultivating creativity and fine motor skills. Participation in music and dance performances enhances stage presence and confidence.Martial arts training teaches perseverance and self discipline. Skating and adventure classes promote physical agility, team work and resilience, visual art classes including drawing and painting foster imagination and self expression through these activities students develop holistic skills complementing academic learning stitching and craft program fosters creativity and practical knowledge.
The school is proud of a range of youth organizations like NCC, Scouts and Guides, Cubs and Bulbuls, Bunnies which foster character, teamwork and community service. The school also nurtures diverse interest and talents through a range of vibrant clubs like Eco club, interact club, English club, Kannada club, history club, YSM which explore new interest and passion of the students. Behind the remarkable achievements and vibrant co-curricular landscape of our school lies a dynamic team of highly skilled, passionate and dedicated teachers led by the visionary guidance of young energetic and tech-savvy Principal Rev. FrRolwyn Joy Aranha.
Rev. FrRolwyn Joy Aranha, the school Principal is a remarkable leader who brings both intelligence and dedication to his role. His deep interest in technology has been instrumental in the schools’ digital transformation. The school owns its own app. With the vision of modern education he has applied his tech savvy skills to upgrade and update the schools infrastructure ensuring that the students and the staffs benefit from digital environment. His commitment to innovation and excellence has not only enhanced the learning experience but has also set the school on a progressive path inspiring all to embrace the future with confidence. Supporting him is a dedicated Vice Principal, Mrs Irene Cardoza who inspires the entire school community to embrace progress.
The guidance and encouragement of the present Correspondent Very Rev. Dr Leslie Clifford Dsouza have been invaluable in empowering the Principal and Staff to work tirelessly towards the bright future of the students. The Playschooland Kindergarten section of the school are vital for laying the foundation of a students educational journey. Here young learners are nurtured in a supportive and engaging environment where the emphasize is on fostering curiosity,creativity and early cognitive skills through interactive learning methods children are introduced to basic concepts in literacy and numeracy as well as essential social and economic skills. Our skilled and dedicated educators ensure that each child receives individualized attention, helping them develop a love for learning from an early age. This solid foundation supports their transition to higher grades with confidence and enthusiasm setting the stage for life long learning and academic growth. The school is committed to continuously enhancing their early childhood progress to align with the latest educational practices ensuring that every child is given vest possible start.
Today the school has adopted to meet the changing needs technologies and cultural values. Embodying its motto “Growing in truth and purity”. Don Bosco English Medium School continues to cultivate a community young minds nurtured by values, knowledge and character.