Shivaji Jayanti 2026
Celebrating the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — a day of pride, history and cultural celebration at St. John High School.
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🕐 Our Story
Thirty Years of Milestones & Memories
Every great institution has a story worth telling. St. John High School, founded in 1993 by the visionary Late Shri Shankar Kumar Bose, has grown from a seed of conviction into one of Dombivli's most celebrated schools. This timeline traces that extraordinary journey — from our founding year to the vibrant, award-winning school we are today — and continues to grow with every passing year.
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1993
Year Founded
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30+
Years of Excellence
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60K+
Students Shaped
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10+
Awards Won
School History
The Journey of St. John's
🏭 Founding
1993
The Seed is Planted
Late Shri Shankar Kumar Bose establishes St. John High School near Regency Estate, Kalyan-Shil Road, Dombivli (E) — driven by an unshakeable belief in quality education for every child. The school opens its doors for the first time, welcoming its founding batch of students.
🌿 Growth
1995
Maharashtra State Board Affiliation
St. John High School receives formal affiliation with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education — a landmark recognition that confirms the school's academic credibility and opens doors for students across the state.
🏆 Milestone
1998
First SSC Board Batch — 100% Result
St. John's celebrates its first Std X SSC Board examination batch — achieving a remarkable 100% pass result. This sets the academic standard that the school would uphold and surpass for the next three decades, establishing a culture of excellence from the very start.
🌿 Growth
2000
Campus Expansion & New Classrooms
With rapidly growing enrolment and increasing demand from Dombivli families, St. John's expands its campus — adding new classrooms, a dedicated science laboratory and expanded play areas. The school's infrastructure grows to match the ambition of its founders.
💻 Facility
2005
Computer Lab & Technology Integration
St. John's establishes a state-of-the-art high-speed computer laboratory — one of the earliest schools in Dombivli to fully integrate information technology into the curriculum. Digital literacy becomes a core pillar of the school's educational philosophy.
⭐ Recognition
2008
First Major Award — Best School Dombivli
St. John High School receives its first major civic recognition as one of the Best Schools in Dombivli — a proud acknowledgement of fifteen years of consistent academic excellence, dedicated teaching and holistic student development that has earned the trust of thousands of families.
🏆 Milestone
2010
Bosco Education Trust — Institutional Expansion
St. John High School formally joins the Bosco Education Trust and the Bosco Group of Schools — a family of institutions united by a shared commitment to quality education, character formation and community service. This affiliation opens new horizons for collaboration and growth.
⭐ Recognition
2013
Silver Jubilee — 20 Years of Excellence
St. John High School marks two glorious decades of service to Dombivli with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration — honouring the legacy of the founder, the dedication of the teaching staff and the 20,000+ students whose lives were shaped by this extraordinary institution.
💻 Facility
2016
Smart Board Digital Classrooms Installed
Every classroom is upgraded with interactive Smart Board technology — transforming the teaching-learning experience for 2500+ students. Teachers blend digital multimedia with traditional wisdom, making St. John's one of the most technologically advanced schools in Dombivli.
💻 Facility
2018
FIFA Certified Sports Turf — Inaugurated
St. John's inaugurates Dombivli's first FIFA-certified synthetic grass sports turf — a landmark facility that transforms the school's sports programme. Students now train and play on a professional-grade surface, reinforcing the school's commitment to holistic physical development.
🏆 Milestone
2019
Parent-Student Mobile App Launched
St. John's launches its dedicated mobile application — placing the school in every parent's pocket. Fees, attendance, results, notices and direct teacher communication are now available on Android and iOS, making St. John's one of the most tech-forward schools in the region.
⭐ Recognition
2020
No. 1 Maharashtra State Board School — Dombivli
St. John High School is recognised as the No. 1 Maharashtra State Board School in Dombivli — a monumental achievement reflecting 27 years of uncompromising academic standards, remarkable board results and the unstinting faith of thousands of families in our institution.
🎓 Achievement
2021
Seamless Online Education During Pandemic
When the pandemic closed school gates, St. John's pivoted swiftly to online education — leveraging the existing digital infrastructure to deliver uninterrupted learning. Digital boards, the mobile app and dedicated teachers ensured that no student was left behind during an extraordinary global challenge.
🌿 Growth
2022
Psychology Programme Formally Introduced
St. John's formalises its school psychology programme — appointing dedicated professional school psychologists who work alongside teachers and parents to nurture the emotional well-being, resilience and confidence of every student. Holistic education takes its truest form.
⭐ Recognition
2023
Pearl Jubilee — 30 Years of St. John's
A landmark year — St. John High School celebrates 30 glorious years of educating, inspiring and transforming lives. The Pearl Jubilee is marked with grand celebrations, alumni reunions, special events and a heartfelt tribute to all those who built this institution from the ground up.
🏆 Milestone
2025
60,000+ Alumni & Counting
More than sixty thousand students have walked through St. John's gates and gone on to achieve remarkable things — doctors, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Our alumni are our greatest milestone, scattered across the world but forever carrying St. John's in their hearts.
🎓 Present
2026
The Story Continues…
Today, St. John High School stands stronger than ever — 2500+ students, dedicated teachers, world-class facilities and a community bound by love and purpose. The best chapters of our story are still being written, one child at a time.
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Awards & Felicitation ✨️ ❤️
Awards and felicitation keep the motivation high. STJ shine and soar — congratulations to all our students and staff honoured at this proud ceremony!
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From a single classroom of conviction in 1993 to a flourishing institution that has shaped over sixty thousand lives — this is not just a timeline. It is a testament to what love, discipline and purpose can build.
— St. John High School · Dombivli · Est. 1993
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Thirty years of milestones, and the greatest chapters are yet to be written. Enrol your child at St. John High School and let them add their name to this extraordinary legacy.