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Collège du Saint Esprit 
Collège du Saint Esprit badge Ignis Vibrante LumineDu feu jaillit la lumiere (french)Address Sir Virgil Naz Avenue
Quatre-Bornes
MauritiusCoordinates 20°15′58″S 57°28′12″E / 20.26611°S 57.47°ECoordinates: 20°15′58″S 57°28′12″E / 20.26611°S 57.47°E Information School type Private aided, Boys-only secondary school Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Founded 1938 Status Open Chairman Edmond Maurel Rector Jacques Malié Medium of language English, French, Mauritian Creole Colour(s) red, white Slogan Mens sana in copore sano Song Cheers to you College Saint Esprit Fight song Gimme a Saint Nickname Saint Esprit Website http://www.collegedustesprit.com 
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The Collège du Saint Esprit is a Catholic, boys-only, high school based in Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.[1] It is one of the star schools of the country and is well-known for its academic quality and also for its high performance at the inter-college sport competitions.[2] The college has the tradition of Higher School Certificate laureates who compete for state scholarships for foreign tertiary education.
The 'College du Saint Esprit' is also popular for organizing activities such as high school concerts and sport activities like the annual cross country and sport day to which other confessional colleges are usually invited. It also organizes public and open activities such as the annual fancy fairs. [3]
There is also another branch for boys and girls (Saint Esprit Case Noyale) which is found at Case Noyale, Mauritius. [4]
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History
The secondary school was founded in January 1938 by Fathers of the Congregation of The Holy Spirit.
In 1920, The 'Séminaire Père Laval' was inaugurated and in 1926 'le Collège Père Laval' was founded with priests as teachers. However, due to a lack of priests, 'le Collège Père Laval' closed his doors and it was only in 1938 that the college re-opens his doors as le Collège du Saint Esprit. In 1950, the college obtained his first laureate (Roland LAMUSSE).
In 1972, l’Abbé Adrien WIEHE became the first Mauritian Rector of the college and four years later there was the beginning of the secular administration with Mr Cyril LECKNING as rector of the college. The second secular rector was Mr Raymond RIVET in 1987 who was then succeeded by Mr Georges HO WAN KAU in 1995. Mr Jacques MALIE became Rector on 2000. [5]
Summary of the history of the college [6]
- 1920 - Le Séminaire Père Laval was inaugurated.
- 1926 - le Collège Père Laval was founded.
- 1930 - Due to a lack of priests, le Collège Père Laval closed his doors.
- 1938 - Le Collège Père Laval became le Collège du Saint Esprit.
- 1950 - First laureate: Roland LAMUSSE.
- 1972 - First Mauritian Rector: l’Abbé Adrien WIEHE.
- 1976 - Beginning of the secular administration , Mr Cyril LECKNING, Rector.
- 1987 - Mr Raymond RIVET, 2nd secular rector.
- 1995 - Mr Georges HO WAN KAU, is nominated Rector and Mr Edmond MAUREL, Manager.
- 2000 - Mr Jacques MALIE became Rector.
- 2003 - The C.S.E Junior School became le Collège Saint Louis.
Curriculum
The Collège du Saint Esprit prepares its students for both the School Certificate (GCSE equivalent) and the Higher School Certificate (A levels). [7]
The C.S.E Junior School welcomes students after their admission till form 4 and students then complete their study from form 5 (SC level) to Upper 6 (HSC level) at the old building which is the central branch. The college also accepts high-graded students who just finished their School Certificate (SC)and want to complete their study (A-level) at the College du Saint Esprit.[8][9]
Selected alumni
- The Hon. Paul Raymond Bérenger, GCSK, MP
- Bishop Maurice Piat, C.S.Sp
- The Hon. Shakeel Mohamed, MP
- Mario Guillot , fashion designer and founder of IV PLAY.
- Michael Glover, ex-MP and ex-Minister
See also
Complete List of Secondary Schools (Mauritius & Rodrigues)
References
- ^ Location of Collège du Saint Esprit on Google Maps
- ^ http://www.collegedustesprit.com/omnicane-award-2010.html
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/pages/College-Du-Saint-Esprit/134648140542
- ^ http://maps.google.mu/maps?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=663&q=case+noyale+mauritius&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Case+Noyale&gl=mu&ei=0Z5iTdnFC9S38QPtm-nxCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQ8gEwAA
- ^ http://www.collegedustesprit.com/history.html
- ^ http://www.collegedustesprit.com/history.html
- ^ http://www.collegedustesprit.com
- ^ http://www.lemauricien.com/mauricien/110209/AC.HTM#1
- ^ http://www.collegedustesprit.com
External links
Categories:- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Mauritius
- Educational institutions established in 1938
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