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This school was founded on the 15th of July 1957 under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Tuena sdb. The Salesians launched the project of starting a private school for boys in a two storeyed building which was dedicated to St. Dominic Savio, a fourteen year old young saint. St. Dominic Savio was born at Hondonio, Northern Italy on April 2, 1842. His father was Charles Savio and his mother was Bridget Savio. As a young lad his motto was “Death rather than sin”. Dominic Savio was one of the best pupils of St. John Bosco, under his able guidance he became a saint. He died on 9th March 1857 at the tender age of fifteen. Dominic Savio Preparatory School had a humble beginning with just ten boys, seven of whom were in Std. I and three in Std. II. Rev. Fr. C. Restelli SDB, the first principal of the school strived to increase the numbers and in the following year there were twenty pupils in the K.G. class and gradually the numbers increased. Rev. Fr. Mallen SDB further nurtured the growth of the school. In retrospect we recall that Don Bosco matriculation school had its beginning at the Dominic Savio campus with standards V, VI & VII, as the present premises of Don Bosco was then under construction at Egmore. For a couple of years the two schools functioned together until the construction was completed. Rev. Fr. Cyril D’Souza SDB took charge as the next principal. He encouraged the students not only in studies but also in games, sports and dramatics. He paid special attention to the physical, mental and moral development of the boys. The next principal Rev. Fr. Monteiro SDB is also remembered for the care he took in the welfare and happiness of the staff and students. He inculcated by precept and good example noble traits in the boys, for which he was loved and respected. Under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Forte SDB the school grew in strength and attained high standards. He introduced the house system
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