Don Bosco Society is an international organization dedicated to the service of children and youth, especially in the field of education. Founded in the year 1859, the society has over 30000 members working in 133 countries through a global network of educational and social service organizations which include 14 universities, 58 colleges and 2375 schools. In view of its reach and expertise in the field of education, catering to over 9 million young people, Don Bosco society has the consultancy status at the United Nations. In India, Don Bosco society began its operations way back in 1906. Currently there are 265 Don Bosco schools across India.
DON BOSCO SOCIETY
John Bosco (1815-1888) popularly known as Don Bosco, was a Roman Catholic priest born in a little village at Becchi in northern Italy. By hard work and persevering efforts, he decided to dedicate his entire life for the welfare of youth. In 1859 he founded the Salesian Congregation. His ideas were so far in advance of his times as to be revolutionary. His methods were novel as they were daring. He followed what is widely known as “Preventive System of Education” based on reason, religion and kindness. “Work and Prayer” was Don Bosco’s motto. In a society that aims at progress and security, there could not be better means. Don Bosco was canonized in April 1934.
Don Bosco ICSE School (Affiliated to CISCE, New Delhi), Chitradurga, started in 1998 is run by the Salesians of Don Bosco (The Salesian Society). It is a Christian Minority School with all the privileges that accrue from such status.
The aim of the school is to impart a sound education through a wide training which will shape the character and develop personality and draw out the best in every pupil. The method of education followed in the school is the Preventive System taught and practiced by Don Bosco. It is based on Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. Within a short span of time, the School has proved its caliber both in curricular and co-curricular activities.
The school has been granted permanent affiliation from the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, in 2013 (The School Code is KA-144). In the year 2015 the school received ISO: 9001-2015 certification for excellence in overall academic and co-curricular excellence.
The Silesian Society continues to operate worldwide. At present it has more than 16,000 members in 2,711 houses serving in 134 countries. It is the third-largest missionary organization in the world.
