St Xavier's High School & Junior College (Bhandup)
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is one of the oldest English language schools in Mumbai. It is a Minority Catholic English Medium High School for boys and girls, affiliated to the Board of Education, Government of Maharashtra.[1][2]
| St Xavier's High School & Junior College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| School type | Government [Government aided |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Francis Xavier |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Father Cyril Braganza |
| School district | North Mumbai |
| Principal | Fr. Simon Lopes |
| Language | English |
| Affiliation | Maharastra State Board of Education |
| Website | www |
The school was founded by Father Cyril Braganza in the year 1965. Braganza started Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade and Third grade in June 1956 with the advice of His Grace Valerian Cardina.[1]
Miss. Peggy Soares was appointed as the first Head Mistress in June 1962. The secondary school got registered and recognised by the Government authorities in 1962, and sent its first 10th grade batch for examinations also known as S.S.C in India, in the year 1964.[1]
References
- "St Xavier's High School and College". Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- "ICBS:St Xavier's High School and Jr College". Retrieved 7 July 2017.
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