St. Francis de Sales was born in an aristocratic family on the 21st of August 1567 at Savoy in France. His father was Monsieur De Boisy. He received the best type of education of that time and took doctorate in civil and canon law from the University of Padua in Italy. In spite of many obstacles, he fulfilled his desire and was ordained a priest in December 1593. He was made the Bishop of Geneva in 1602.

Francis De Sales, known as the ‘Gentleman Saint’, was an able Pastor and Teacher. He was a spiritual director to many people of all classes of society through his personal interviews and numerous letters. He became one of the greatest spiritual directors through his world-famous writings: “The Introduction to Devout Life”, “The Treatise on the Love of God” and “The Spiritual Conferences”. He died in Lyon on 28th December 1622 at the age of 55.

Pope Alexander VII canonized Francis De Sales a saint of the church in 1661. He was declared “Doctor of the Church” (a great teacher) in 1877 by Pope Pius IX and patron of Catholic Journalists and writers by Pius XI in 1923.

S.F.S. High School, Shanthinagar, Secunderabad is run by the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales. Rev. Fr. Philip Parackal, MSFS, started the K.G. Classes in June 1976 in a shed which gradually developed into the present S.F.S. High School. It follows the SSC system and is a co-educational institute.

The school plan was prepared by Bro. Jacob Vattachira, MSFS and the construction work was supervised by Fr. Mathew Thudian, MSFS. The school building was blessed on 2nd January 1979 by Rev. Fr. Emile Mayoraz, then Superior General of the Congregation. The second floor, elevated stage, computer room, and multipurpose hall were constructed by Fr. Mathew Mundamattam and Rev. Fr. Sesetty Mariadas (2002). Further developments were made by subsequent principals.

As a Catholic School, we work not only for the intellectual, cultural, and physical development and character formation of children from slum areas and middle-class families, but also inculcate sound moral principles so they grow up as good children of God and responsible citizens of our country.

Our Father in heaven,
Holy be your Name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread,
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Do not bring us to the test
But deliver us from evil. AMEN
                    

O God we thank you for giving us this new day 
to manifest your love to the children
whom you have created in your own image...

Help us always to remember
that we are making marks upon that mind 
which time will never erase...

• Lord make all of us channels of peace
• Where there is hatred, let us bring your love
• Where there is despair, let us bring hope
• Where there is darkness, let us bring light
• Where there is sadness, let us bring joy
                    

We stand for God and for His glory
We answer daily to His call
Our Motto is love, knowledge, service
That we may give ourselves to all.

CHORUS
Into the mines of knowledge,
Deeper we’ll dwell every day,
And all the wealth of nature’s treasures,
S.F.S School will display.
With love and joy let us be loyal
And to our school be ever true.
                    

Our school cabinet is a unique one with 49 boy and girl leaders training them in leadership, responsibility, and governance. The school is led by the School Pupil Leader (Boy & Girl), Deputy Leaders, Sports Captains, Vice-Captains of four houses, and six club leaders. Animator teachers ensure school norms are followed. Meetings are held regularly under the guidance of the Principal.

LOVE • SERVICE • KNOWLEDGE

These are the three pillars on which learners build themselves. We impart knowledge with love and serve with dedication, mapping academic excellence with a strong human value system ingrained in the school culture.

LIGHTED CANDLES

The three candles symbolize the Integrated Person — physically healthy, morally upright, spiritually enlightened, emotionally balanced, intellectually awakened, culturally integrated, professionally skilled, socially committed — burning brightly to dispel darkness.

• Students must attend school regularly.
• Students are expected to be punctual.
• Leave of absence must be obtained from the Principal only.
• Students must be clean and tidy in person and dress.
• “U” shaped plait for girls; short haircut for boys.
• No Mehndi, nail polish, or ear hangings.
• Fee to be paid in three installments: June, October, February.
• Only NAVY BLUE sweaters allowed in winter.

School Uniform P.T. UNIFORM (I TO X)

• Green uniform, white ribbons, socks with green stripes, black shoes.
• P.T. uniform once a week with white canvas shoes and white socks.
• Only school sweaters permitted in winter.
• Mehendi strictly forbidden.
• No fancy hairstyles, hair coloring, or more than 4 hairpins.
• Long nails, nail polish, jewelry not allowed. Tiny studs permitted.
• Simple small-dial watches allowed.