Don Bosco Senior Secondary School-Nerul,Navi Mumbai

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Fr. Barnabe Dsouza

Rector


Rev. Dr. Barnabe D’Souza is a Salesian priest with over 40 years of experience working with marginalized communities, vulnerable children, and people affected by poverty. Don Bosco Nerul warmly welcomes Fr. Barnabe D’Souza as the Rector of this prestigious institution.

He joined the Salesian Congregation in 1982 and was ordained a priest in 1993. Throughout his ministry, he has dedicated himself to the welfare and rehabilitation of street children and young people at risk. He served as Rector and Assistant Director of Shelter Don Bosco, a pioneering programme for street children, and founded Maria Ashiana, a rehabilitation home for adolescent street children affected by substance abuse, as well as a Research Centre for the marginalized.

Rev. Dr. D’Souza has collaborated with several national and international organizations, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna. He was part of the VNOGC team that contributed to the formulation of global drug policies. He served as the Deputy Secretary General of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Paris, which represents over 220 Catholic universities worldwide.

Dr. D’Souza was the Founding Director of the Don Bosco Research Centre, Mumbai, contributing significantly to research, policy development, and social initiatives aimed at empowering disadvantaged communities.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., University of Coventry, United Kingdom
  • Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Mumbai
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Ph.)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)

Leadership and Social Initiatives:

  • Founder -Director, Connect All India – A social and financial inclusion programme (2002–2010)
  • Founder – Director, Maria Ashiana – A rehabilitation home for adolescents living on the streets and affected by drug abuse (1999–2012)
  • Founding Director, Don Bosco Research Centre, Matunga (1998–2013)
  • Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Paris (2014–2018).

Professional Experience:

  • Director, Shelter Don Bosco – Street Children Programme
  • Director, Maria Ashiana, Lonavala – Rehabilitation Programme for Street Children and Adolescents Affected by Drug Abuse
  • Director, Don Bosco Research Centre, Matunga – Social Research and Development
  • Director, Don Bosco Balprafulta, Andheri – Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Initiatives
  • Formulation of Global Drug Policy, representing South Asian NGOs at the United (UNODC).
  • Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Paris, France.
  • Currently serving as Rector, Don Bosco Nerul, Navi Mumbai, overseeing the CBSE School, Vocational Training Centre, Prafulta Counselling Centre, Don Bosco Media Centre, and Don Bosco Academy.

Publications:

Rev. Dr. Fr. Barnabe D’Souza has authored 14 books focusing on children in difficult circumstances, social development research, issues affecting marginalized communities, and educational leadership. He continues to work towards building a more inclusive and compassionate society, especially for children and young people in vulnerable situations.

Mrs. Kalyani Chaudhuri

Principal

We are happy to welcome amidst us our new principal, Mrs. Kalyani Chaudhuri, an Academician with over 25 years of rich and extensive experience in teaching and administration across ICSE, CBSE, GCSE (IGCSE), and IB (Diploma Programme). Leader proficient in leading administrative activities, including framing school policies, teacher training, faculty appraisal/training, curriculum development and implementation and counseling. An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities, possessing a flexible, detail-oriented attitude. Actively engaged in supervising and managing operational planning, development, and directing day-to-day academic operations. Worked with educational leaders globally to enhance understanding of the Cambridge Secondary and Upper Secondary curriculum at the Cambridge International Conference at Churchill College, Cambridge, in 2017. Developed curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, maximizing students’ cognitive abilities, and participated in conferences and seminars for the social and emotional well-being of staff and students Skilled in deploying various methodologies to analyze and initiate modifications to courses, enabling students to pursue diverse and global paths for lifelong learning.

Principal's Message

Life is an interesting cycle of learning, unlearning and relearning. How excited we are as parents when our baby displays antics and worried when the repetitive behaviour changes into a new action. In a baby’s daily routine, most actions other than food and cleansing rituals, are spontaneous. And that’s what charms their caregivers.  
 
Growing up years or the formative years of all developments- cognitive,affective and psychomotor- depend largely on what the child is being exposed to both by the parents and school.  
The world is derecognising existing ways of learning. The pedagogies have evolved keeping in view the needs of all kinds of learners. Jobs are constantly evolving. This paradigm shift is an enabler for us to create the right learning environment. 
 
Classrooms of today are different. Learning is participatory giving voice and choice to the curious minds. Self-assessment, peer learning, self – evaluation and observation are scoring over the mandatory pen and paper evaluation once/ twice a year. 
The teacher leads them into learning and propels them to explore and engage and create their own learning path. Multiple ways of thinking are being introduced and practised so as to build the crucial 21st century skill. 
 
Don Bosco believed in the power of the youth, their creativity, skill , confidence and compassionate approach. Today’s NEP and NCF dream about nothing different than what was envisioned two hundred years ago by Don Bosco. At Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Nerul , we constantly explore new and suitable pedagogies to not only strengthen academic abilities but also lay emphasis on physical development , character and citizenship building through values and loving kindness, sustainable living and digital citizenship habits.  A pandora’s box indeed. 
 
Parental involvement in a child’s upbringing is a great support to the school . We understand the challenges and strengths of not only the learner but also the family and their environment.  Society can flourish when each family is happy and school is the microcosm of the larger community. Let’s raise happy children and create a happier society at Don Bosco. 
 
In the process of growing up to be beautiful human beings let us handhold them yet
let children be children, let us let them learn from mistakes, fall down and get hurt, handle their own pressure and create their own sunshine. They always have our back.

Br. Royston Colaco

Vice Principal

Salesian Brother of the Province of Mumbai with over 21 years of Salesian life and ministry. He currently serves as the Vice Principal of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Nerul, and Deputy Director of The Stellar Don Bosco Academy and is actively involved in vocation promotion within the Salesian Province of Mumbai.

His educational background includes studies at Don Bosco School, Matunga, Don Bosco Junior College, Lonavla, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pune, a Master of Social Work from IGNOU, and diplomas in Philosophy and Theology from Salesian institutions in India.

Over the years, Br. Royston has dedicated himself to youth ministry, vocational accompaniment, and educational leadership. His pastoral experience includes seven years of service among tribal communities in Gujarat, six years working for the upliftment of street children, and three years in the formation of aspirants at Don Bosco Lonavla. He remains committed to empowering young people through education, faith formation, and the Salesian mission inspired by Saint John Bosco.

Fr. Allwyn Misquitta​

Administrator

Fr. Allwyn has extensive pastoral experience in pastoral care, youth ministry, healing ministry and preaching. He has participated in conferences and clergy seminars focusing on youth catechesis, pastoral management and holistic healing. His pastoral ministry works include retreat preaching, prison ministry in Central Jail Mumbai/Pune, healing and deliverance ministry, and youth ministry.

He is associated with professional organizations such as Landmark Forum, and has media exposure through Indian television, Goodness TV, and Radio Vatican. Fr. Allwyn has traveled to countries like Rome, UAE and Portugal for pastoral work, and has organized pilgrimages to Holy Land via Rome Italy and Egypt, as well as Don Bosco heritage pilgrimages via France and Portugal.

Fr. Adolph Furtado

Student Mentor

Fr. Adolf has several facets to his persona, has been in various places and positions of importance in the Province and Salesians of India, after he returned from the US, where he studied in Berkeley. He has been Principal in various Salesian schools, changing those to very modern systems, he began in Don Bosco Matunga where he changed the style of teaching and learning and did the same at Dominc Savio, Andheri where he was Principal and Rector. He was In – charge and founder of the Don Bosco International School Matunga and was Rector of St. Joseph’s Kurla, where he turned that institute on its head from a simple ITI producing grade V and VI category work force to re-inventing the institute to what it is today. He established there a Management institute with Bachelors and Masters’ degree, An Engineering institute with degrees and diplomas in IT, Marine and Electronic engineering. A top end Hospitality degree institute and a well equipped Mass media and Communications Degree College. Least to say, it is one of the premier institutes of the Salesians in India, all due to his leadership and vision. We know he brings a great depth of his wisdom and innovative perspectives to DB Nerul, much beyond the Student Counselor position he will be handling at Don Bosco Nerul.

Fr. Joyston Machado

Catechist

Salesian priest serving as the Director of Tej Prasarini, the social communication department of the Salesian Province of Bombay. On May 24 2026–2027, he joined Don Bosco Nerul as the Catechist while pursuing a Master’s degree in Counselling.

He holds Master’s degrees in Philosophy and English Literature, along with certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Passionate about youth ministry and holistic formation, he conducts sessions on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, and Value Management.

A sports enthusiast and an avid reader, Fr. Joyston seeks to accompany young people in discovering their potential and living with purpose, inspired by the Salesian spirit of Don Bosco.

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