ABOUT US


St. Francis Xavier’s Anglo Indian Hr. Sec. School is affiliated to the Board of Education of Tamilnadu. The medium of instruction is English while Tamil is taught as Second language in the High School and Tamil and French in the Higher Secondary Section.

About school

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S ANGLO INDIAN HR. SEC. SCHOOL

This School is a Christian Minority Institution administered by the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco. It stands as a beacon of faith and learning, devoted to nurturing the intellectual, moral, and holistic growth of every child. Upholding its noble mission through decades of dedicated service, the institution, with deep pride and heartfelt gratitude, joyously celebrates its glorious Centenary in the year 2026 - a hundred years of excellence, commitment, and grace.



MOTTO OF OUR SCHOOL

HOLD ALOFT THE TORCH OF LIFE



THE AIM OF OUR SCHOOL

To educate in a family atmosphere:
Intellectually Enlightened.
Spiritually profound.
Emotionally Balanced.
Socially committed and
Morally Responsible,
Young women who can play a competent, critical and creative role in Society for a better humanity


The Correspondent Desk

Dear Staff, PTA members, Parents, Benefactors, Alumni, well-wishers, and my beloved students, I extend my cordial greetings to each and every one of you.
With its unique educative style of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello, wonderful infrastructure, dynamic human resources, and happy learning environment, St. Francis Xavier’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Broadway, Chennai stands high as a vibrant and versatile educational center in the heart of North Chennai. The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), commonly known as Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, humbly began their presence in 1926 in the small school, then known as St.Francis Xavier’s European School with Kindergarten classes and classes I to IV.

Rev.Sr.A.Maria Pushpam FMA

Its steady progress has stood the test of World War II with its enviable legacy. For ten decades, sisters owning up the responsibility of the School with its motto ‘Hold the torch aloft’, is celebrating its glorious Centenary in 2026 with the theme “FX a luminous legacy through centennial grow”. With great enthusiasm, the entire school community, past and present, proudly holds the torch aloft, symbolizing the collective pursuit of knowledge, virtue, excellence, and growth. This iconic gesture ignited a spirit of academic rigour, creativity, novelty, and innovation, inspiring everyone to strive for greatness and embodying the school’s commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a culture of achievement, leaving a lasting legacy.Let us together light up the world! May everyone who comes in touch with FX brighten up with hope. Let the sparks of hope illumine the minds, hearts, and ignite the desire for a full and infinite life. May the words of Jesus, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn. 10:10) be realized in every human. May Mother Mary, the Queen of FX, and the patron saint St. Francis Xavier continue to shower their blessings upon us.



Rev.Sr.A.Verginia Arockia Mary FMA

The Headmistress Desk

Dear parents and students,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to St. Francis Xavier's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School website. Our School aims to educate young women in a family atmosphere, cultivating intellect, spirituality, emotional balance, social commitment, and moral responsibility. These young women will make a significant contribution to society as they graduate from our school. "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." Says Albert Einstein. We venture to provide the student with the guidelines to shape them into a versatile human being ready to take up all challenges that life throws at them.To realize this, we have a curriculum that initiates an urge to learn within the child and gently guides them to try out untested paths of learning.

Ably guided by a faculty that prides itself on grooming some very well-rounded scholars, the students in this institution receive the right environment for integral growth through a variety of cultural and extracurricular activities.At this sanctuary of learning, we work as a team, all doing our part with enthusiasm, perseverance, and faith in God. Our results both in the board examinations and other competitions have been excellent, and the students are constantly improving their previous performances.At this sanctuary of learning, we work as a team, all doing our part with enthusiasm, perseverance, and faith in God. Our results both in the board examinations and other competitions have been excellent, and the students are constantly improving their previous performances.



School of Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco
Run by
:
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, (F.M.A) / Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco
Founded by
:
St. John Bosco & St. Mary Mazzarello
In the year
:
1872
In
:
Italy
Numbering
:
12,000 Sisters.
Working in
:
1540 Centers of 80 Nations in 6 Continents.

HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL

Madras today occupies a central place in Tamil Nadu. To the north of this sprang up what was called "Black Town". However this was renamed "George Town" after the visit of George ,in 1906.In this small hamlet of George Town, begins the history of St.Francis Xavier’s Anglo Indian higher secondary school run by the Selasian Sisters of Don Bosco. The Archbishop of Madras, Mgr. John Allen, had requested the Major Superiors to send the Salesian Sisters to take up the direction of the mixed Anglo Indian Primary and Kindergarten Parish School , at Broadway in George Town, managed by the Parish Priest Fr. John Sdb. There were lady teachers assisting him in the work. The three missionaries, Sr. Appiano Luigina, Sr. Marnetto Caterina and Sr. Borrini Giacomina arrived in Madras from Tanjore on 15th June 1926.


In 1926, the school was entrusted to the Salesian Sisters, who undertook the work to improve the standard of living. The Sisters began teaching in this mixed school of about 280 children in seven classes. Till 1926, Mrs. Gonsalves was functioning as the headmistress, but from 7th January, 1927, the School Management was transferred to the Salesian Sisters. They took full charge of it and Sr. Matilda Watts was made the headmistress. Sr. Appiano Luigina became the Correspondent on the 4th February, 1927. The School worked independently, under the management of the Salesian Sisters.


On 14 September, 1927, the plan for the new school building was approved by the Director of Public Instruction. He had also sanctioned an additional grant for half of the expenses. On October 31st , the Archbishop, Most Rev. Allen John laid the foundation stone. On 10th January 1928,the new school building was completed with four classes.


On 29 January, 1928, the Parish Priest vacated his residence and the Sisters converted it into three rooms, a small office, a staff room and a library. With the arrival of Sr. lda Papa in 1929, the Sisters conducted painting classes in the evening for young people. On 12 September, 1930, when Sr. Appiano Luigina was the Superior and Correspondent of the School, the construction of a compound wall and a gate was started. The plan was approved with the sanction of 50% of the grant by the Government. On the 29 January, 1931, the construction of the Compound wall was completed and the gate was fixed. In the year 1934-1935, the classes were held in two buildings: The Kindergarten classes and Std - I ,in a well built airy classroom and Std. Il to IV in the teachers' room and the library in the old building. On 22 May, 1935, a room adjacent to the school building was constructed to serve as the school library. On 20 June, 1936, a room was constructed on the first floor and on 1 March, 1937, renovations started in the dilapidated school building. Classes were shifted to a thatched shed. In 1938, with the permission of the Inspector of European Schools, V Std. was introduced. In the following year the Middle School was started without obtaining prior permission from the Government . At St. Francis Xavier's, the personnel in the community and the students in the School increased .


On the 14 December, 1948, the complete management of the property, School and the convent was transferred from the Society of the Archdiocese by His Grace. the most Rev. Dr. L. Mathias to the Salesian Sisters Society, (India). The property totally measured 10.27 Grounds, 649 Sq-ft. The Sisters rejoiced and thanked the Lord for His goodness and for His marvelous deeds. in 1948, a boarding home for the students was inaugurated. Ás many students kept in touch with the Sisters, the inauguration of the Past Pupils Association in 1962 was welcomed by one and all . The Golden Jubilee of the school in 1976 was a joyous occasion, praising and thanking God for an abundance of His blessings for so many years. The St. Francis Xavier's Anglo Indian High School was upgraded to Higher Secondary School in 1986. The tiny institution grew to gigantic proportion, embracing in it’s fold a variety of ministries: A home for children, association of pastpupils ,Salesian Cooperators ,Educating Community, P.T.A , Vedes group and many more. Having welcomed the neediest young people within its portals, FX Broadway can savour with satisfaction the track record of its alumni being well-accomplished women spread all over the world.


Despite it’s humble beginning, St.Francis Xavier’s Anglo Indian higher secondary school has crossed many hurdles and now has tinted its rays of success enfolding the Centennial glow of vibrance ,commemorating in anticipation the 100th anniversary of a historical event which reflects the honor , the legacy ,achievements & resilience of the institution. Our sincere love & gratitude to all our pioneers, Alma maters ,the Selasian Sisters of DonBosco, the Alumini, who rampaged through this glorious path to excellence & perfection. May this milestone inspire us to learn from our experiences and renew our commitment to the values of our institution.