Don Bosco School, Purnea, is a co-educational, English-medium institution affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Established in 2001, the school is managed by the Don Bosco School Purnea Society, a private missionary organization under the Catholic Church. The institution aims to provide holistic education to students, fostering intellectual, physical, and cultural development while instilling values of self-discipline, efficiency, and self-reliance.
The school's educational approach is rooted in the Preventive System of education, emphasizing reason, religion, and loving kindness. This methodology seeks to form students into individuals of character, competence, conscience, compassion, and commitment, preparing them to excel in CBSE examinations and become responsible citizens of India. The school's mission is to offer an integral human education, enabling students to build their lives in a mature and humanistic manner and to collaborate in creating a more just and humane society.
The institution operates under the guidance of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious organization with its headquarters in Rome, Italy, and regional governance in Kolkata, India. The school reserves the right to operate according to its norms and can close if prevented from doing so. Admissions are open to all children, irrespective of their religious background, reflecting the school's inclusive and non-political stance.
The school's vision is to impart holistic education to boys and girls, assisting them in becoming responsible citizens of India. It focuses on the all-round development of each student, addressing their curricular and co-curricular needs, as well as their cultural, physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and psychological requirements, culminating in a healthy and wholesome education. The school employs modern and scientific teaching methods to ensure effective learning.
The infrastructure includes state-of-the-art facilities designed with a futuristic concept, providing access to all meritorious students. The dedicated faculty synergizes with these facilities to make Don Bosco School, Purnea, a symbol of commitment and quality in education. The school is affiliated with the CBSE, with Affiliation Number 330711 and School Number 65708. The affiliation period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030.
The principal, Alexander Topno, holds an MA in English and a B.Ed., with 7 years of administrative experience and 19 years of teaching experience. The school is located in Purnia, Bihar, with the postal address Purnia, Bihar-854301. The contact numbers for admission inquiries are 6287861985, 9431277769, and 06454-241233/242375. The school's official website is www.donboscoschoolpurnea.com.
The school offers education from pre-primary to Class 12, following the CBSE curriculum. The medium of instruction is English, and the school is a private institution. The admission process involves filling out an application form, which is available on the school's website. For further details, prospective students and parents can contact the school directly through the provided contact numbers or visit the official website for more information.