Who We Are

St. Francis De Sales Secondary School, Bolore, Somonpara, Meghalaya is a Catholic Education Institution run by the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales with the assistance of the ASMI Congregation, which was established in the year 2014 with its aim to cater to the educational needs of many children who have no facility to receive the best education. The school envisages an educational programme inspired by the vision and mission of our heavenly patron St. Francis De Sales. The school primarily visualizes inculcating in every child a scientific temper and a critical mind. We cannot but uphold the values of secularism, democracy, justice, liberty and fraternity in all matters concerning the socio-economic and cultural life of the individual and society.

Foundation of the Institution

St. Francis De Sales Secondary School, Bolore, Somonpara, established in 2014, provides quality education for tribal children in the remote Garo Hills who previously had no access to better learning opportunities.

Our Mission and Vision

The school follows the vision of St. Francis De Sales, promoting holistic education, moral values, discipline, and the all-round personal growth of every child entrusted to our care.

Academic Development

Our education system nurtures scientific thinking, critical reasoning, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among students, reflected in our five times 100% pass rate in SSLC examinations.

Values and Social Responsibility

We uphold secularism, democracy, justice, liberty, and fraternity while shaping responsible individuals rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Garo community and society.

At St. Francis De Sales Secondary School, Bolore, Somonpara, Gambegre, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, we envision a thriving learning community where every tribal child of the Garo (Achik) speaking villages surrounding Gambegre, who once could only dream of quality education, is empowered to discover their fullest potential; rooted in the spirit and charism of our heavenly patron St. Francis De Sales, and guided by the dedicated Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales and the ASMI Congregation, our school, established in 2014 under the leadership of Fr. Saji Kaippally and today led by Fr. Manoj P. Jose, has grown into a beacon of hope for 675 students supported by 22 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff, achieving a remarkable five times 100% pass rate in the SSLC examinations under the Meghalaya Board of School Education, while providing world-class facilities including a pucca school building, hostel for boys and girls, football ground, badminton court, children’s park, dispensary, church, and school bus — all with the singular vision of upholding the values of secularism, democracy, justice, liberty, and fraternity in the lives of every child we serve.

The school was founded in 2014 by Fr. Saji Kaippally, who served as its first Headmaster, laying a strong foundation for the institution. He was subsequently followed by Fr. Sibi and Fr. John, who continued to lead the school with dedication and commitment. The Sisters of the ASMI Congregation have been a constant pillar of support and assistance in the running of the school. The school today has a pucca building, toilet facilities, and CCTV surveillance, and is currently in the process of introducing a website and an ERP software system to further modernize its administration. At present, Fr. Manoj P. Jose serves as the Headmaster, with Fr. David Nongrum assisting in the day-to-day functioning of the school.

Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales with the assistance of ASMI congregation run the school for the children in the backward areas, where they can only dream to have such a facility for Education. Ever since the school started, the number of students in the school is increasing rapidly. We provide qualified teachers for their education. We also emphasis on discipline, spiritual and moral values, mental and physical growth and quality education.

Encouraging extracurricular activities: Extracurricular activities like sports, music, drama, spiritual enhancement, and other recreational activities allow students to explore interests and skills that do not fall under academic discipline. The school takes pride in its football ground, badminton court, and children’s park, which serve as platforms for students to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities, while the school dispensary and church ensure their physical and spiritual well-being alongside their academic growth.

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Students Enrolled

St. Francis De Sales Secondary School in Bolore, Somonpara, Meghalaya, was established in 2014 with the noble aim of providing quality education to tribal children of the Garo Hills who previously had limited access to educational facilities.