Archive · 11 Dec 2025
St. Francis Girls High School Marks 175th Anniversary
St. Francis Girls High School in Secunderabad celebrated its 175th anniversary.
The school started in 1850 with just 30 students and is now home to 2,600 students and 180 staff members.
The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, was the chief guest.
The celebration included a welcome dance, an audio-visual presentation, a play about the school's founders, and cultural performances.
The school honored students and alumni for their achievements.
The Governor praised the school's impact and urged students to pursue challenging careers.
St. Francis Girls High School celebrated its 175th anniversary with a special event on the school premises.
The school was founded in 1850 by the Sisters of Charity and has grown from 30 students to 2,600 students and 180 staff members.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended as the chief guest and praised the school's impact and growth.
The celebration included cultural performances, an audio-visual presentation, and a play depicting the school's founding mission.
Students and alumni were honored for their academic and co-curricular achievements during the event.
- Who
- St. Francis Girls High School, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, students, staff, and alumni
- What
- Celebration of the school's 175th anniversary
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- School premises in Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Why
- To commemorate 175 years of the school's establishment and its contributions to education
- School Name
- St. Francis Girls High School
- Location
- Secunderabad, Hyderabad
- Established
- 1850
- Current Students
- 2,600
- Staff Members
- 180
- Chief Guest
- Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Telangana
- Founders
- Sisters of Charity, followers of St. Bartholomea Capitanio and St. Vincenza Gerosa