ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL ICSE, HONGASANDRA

St. Francis School ICSE, Hongasandra was established in the year 2003. It is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. The school was temporarily affiliated to the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi in the year 2008. In 2010, the school was permanently affiliated to the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.o It is a minority education institution within the meaning of article 30 of the Constitution of India. It is administered by the Franciscan Missionary Brothers who have umpteen people oriented initiatives all over the globe.

Our Patron

St. Francis of Assisi is our heavenly patron. He is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of ecology. He was a mystic and a pilgrim who lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.

Our Founder

Very Rev Bro Paulus Herman Moritz (1869-1942) is the Founder of the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Brothers (CMSF). The Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Brothers was founded in India in 1901 by Rev Bro Paulus Herman Moritz. He was born on 29th June 1869 in Germany. He had a passionate love for humanity and he saw the face of God in every person. The orphans, the destitute and the economically challenged children found in him a loving father and mother. For the poor and the marginalized sections of the society he founded a Brothers’ Congregation to be a Brother to all. Franciscan Missionary Brothers, continue to make the ideals of their founder, a living reality in their world wide mission of education supported by a network of people oriented developmental activities such as Orphanages, Boys’ Homes, School, Colleges, Technical Institutes, Dispensaries, Hospitals, Vocational Training Centres, Rehabilitation Centres, etc.

School Management

The Management team consists of Rev Bro Sayimon KJ, Provincial Superior, Rev Bro. John De Britto, Manager and Correspondent, Rev Bro. Cletus N, Principal.

Our Motto

Education with Character and Excellence

Our Vision

To facilitate a conductive ambience for joyful learning and holistic growth, imparting Franciscan values of Love, Peace and Justice.

Our Mission

To make St. Francis School ICSE a home away from home, educating, moulding and preparing young boys and girls to meet the challenges of tomorrow. To provide a conducive environment for children to develop not only academically but also harmoniously. To create an environment which enables every child entrusted in our care to mature into a resourceful disciplined, self confident, optimistic and responsible person. To provide ample opportunities to every individual to showcase their skills, talents and nurture leadership qualities and civic sense.

School Emblem

The emblem is a distinctive sign, expressing our school’s vision and objectives. The two branches of olive leaves represent symbolically the coordinated efforts of the parents and the teachers in moulding and nurturing young minds with knowledge and wisdom. The book represents the book of knowledge, the Bible, which is the perennial source of inspiration and it symbolises that the school is based on Christian Principles. It also signifies learning for enlightenment. The flying bird is symbol of our deep commitment for peace and harmony in the world. It also reiterates the lofty ideals Francisians are bound to follow; love, respect and service. The flying bird is reflection of our insatiable desire for excellence. The emblem is complete with our life changing motto ‘Education with Character and Excellence.