St. Francis De'Sales High School (SFS School) and Junior College

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is an educational institution in

, Maharashtra,

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. Established in 1870, the school is managed by the

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(MSFS). SFS School is governed by the Nagpur Archdiocese. It is in Sadar, Nagpur. St. Francis De'Sales High school is headed by Rev. Fr. Prashant (Principal), Sister Gladys (Vice principal) and Sir Anil Louis (supervisor). Traditionally an all-boys school, became a

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in 2008. The school is affiliated to the

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, Maharashtra. SFS School has three houses — Pelvat (red), Dufresne (green) and Coppel (blue) — named after past principals. The students are divided into the houses to encourage competition among them, literary,sports,and other fields.

History

SFS High School was established in 1867 at

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and moved to its present location at Sadar,

in 1870. The school celebrated 125 years of existence in 1995; 140 years in 2010. It is about to celebrate 150 years in the year 2020.

Notable alumni

* Col.

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, Indian actor * Bishop Sylvester Monteiro * Adv.

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Motto

''Sapere Aude'' which means "Dare to be Wise".

Anthem

"Dare to be Wise" Dare to be wise! Dare to be wise! Within your reach, all knowledge lies Count not the cost, nor fear the pain, if great success you wish to gain. Chorus: Come comrades come! Dare to be wise! Let us all ever prize This great aim of our lives In-home and school, in work and play We'll let it shine and guide our way. Dare to be wise! Dare to be wise! This rule in life will make you rise, Hold fast it through storm and strife Thus you will gain the crown of life. Dare to be wise! Dare to be wise! To him who strives there comes the prize But strive must with the brain as well if high we wish to reign and dwell. Dare to be wise! Dare to be wise! It is the road to paradise. Avoid the wrong in life be strong And life's reward will come long.

References

Official website

Official website

The SFS College Nagpur, Official website
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