About Us

The marvel of the 19th century Don Bosco was born in 1815 at Becchi. Don Bosco is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to the service of abandoned and marginalized young people. Don bosco, when he was young, had a dream. A powerful dream of preparing himself for a battle on behalf of multitude of poor, unruly and neglected children. This dream inspired him to become a priest. He knew that Education was the key to help these young people. He founded a Religious Order in the Catholic Church called the Salesians to continue his work for Youth. His education system was based on the principle of ‘ Preventive System of Education.’ He also pointed to three components of Preventive System namely Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. Salesian Family is nothing but a movement of people from all walks of life, wanting to do good to the young with the charism of Don Bosco. Today the Salesian of Don Bosco continue this great work operating on the principles of Don Bosco.

At the arrival of Fr. Med in Irinjalakuda, he was received by a team of generous and far-sighted collaborators who were instruments in bringing the Salesians to this place. The initiative was taken by Mr. K. L. Francis, who contacted Mr. M. P. Kochudevassy, the then Municipal Chairman interested in the project. The other prominent citizens who took an active interest in the project were: Mr. P. V. Devassy Pokkath, Mr. T. T. John, Mr. Lonappan Thaliyath, Mr. PottackalIttikuru, Mr. M. C. Paul, Mr. C. O. Jacob, the late Mr. Kuriappan Ko divalappil and Mr. K. P. Johny. Fr. George Cherpanath of St. Mary’s Church and the late Fr. Anthony Thekkeniath, the then parish priest of St. George’s Church took keen interest in the matter. We owe it to posterity that these first collaborators are remembered.

            On 6th May 1962 there came the glad news that the Government had sanctioned Don Bosco High School, as an unaided but recognised School. A fortnight later the admissions began. Then there began the hunt for a school site and the results were not very encouraging. But finally a spot was found in the Southern Part of the town. A plot of 11 acres was bought at a cost of Rs. 40.000/- provided by the generous citizens of Irinjalakuda and presented to the Salesians. A shed was to be put up but before it could be completed the school year commenced and a shed was provided free of rent in the adjacent plot of land through the generosity of Mr. M. P. Kochudevassy and the classes got off to a humble beginning. Rev. Fr. Anthony Thekkeniath, Vicar Forane, St. George’s Church blessed the school. Rev. Fr. Andrew Dorairaj took charge as Rector. Head master and Correspondent. The students numbered 130 and the staff consisted of 4 teachers. On 29th June, the school was consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the supreme Master of Don Bosco School. It consisted then of the U. P. section and standard eight. Lessons were imparted both in English   and   Malayalam.    The strength of the staff  had  risen   to  nine   by the end of the month.On Oct. 11th the classes were shifted from the thatched shed to the new building. Rev. Fr. George Cherpanath blessed the building. January 2nd, 1963 saw the humble beginning of the boarding school. The cramped conditions continued for the boarding students till plans were laid to put up a new boarding during the Rectorship of Fr. Poonnoly. Its foundation stone was laid on 31st January 1970 and the three storeyed building was completed on May 27, 1971 and blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kundukulam. It offered accommodation for 160 students.

The dream of Don Bosco of providing education to children to attain holistic excellence was further accomplished with the establishment of Don Bosco Central School, Irinjalakuda in the year 2002. The three storeyed hostel building was transformed into a high performance learning space to impart knowledge to children from all walks of life. Each member of this school contributes their expertise, knowledge and passion to lead, inspire and help create an inclusive environment where the vision of the school can be realized. It is a part of the great network of Don Bosco Institutions. 

    Don Bosco Central School, Irinjalakuda, is permanently affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate examination (Affiliation No. KE-083/2003). This is a minority educational institution within the meaning of section 2 (g) of the national Commission for Minority Education Institutions Act 2004. Consequently, it is Christian Minority Educational Institution covered under article 30 of the Constitutions of India. The system of education followed in the school is the method taught and practised by St. John Bosco. It is based on a personal awareness of God, conviction, empathy and prevention of faults. The responsibility of running this school rests upon the House Council of the Irinjalakuda Don Bosco Society.