Friendship College Boys

On Monday 16th March, as part of the celebrations marking the 65th Anniversary of Friendship College Boys, our school proudly hosted an Inter-College Competition, bringing together students from various institutions in a spirit of unity, healthy competition, and academic excellence.

The event featured a wide range of engaging events, including Quiz, Art Painting Competition, French Elocution, English Elocution, French Debate, and English Essay Writing, providing students with a platform to express their creativity, confidence, and intellectual abilities.

We were honoured to welcome participants from Friendship College Girls, Universal College, D.A.V College, International College, S. Jugdambi SSS, BPS Fatima College, Cosmopolitan College Boys, and Cosmopolitan College Girls, whose presence contributed greatly to the success and vibrancy of the day.

This memorable occasion was a true celebration of talent, teamwork, and dedication. It would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment, hard work, and collaboration of our staff and students, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the event.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and outstanding efforts. We also warmly congratulate all the winners for their remarkable achievements. You have all made us immensely proud. Well done to everyone involved!

Our school proudly celebrated the 58th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius and the 34th Anniversary of the Republic 🇲🇺. On this special occasion, we had the honour of welcoming our Chief Guest, Mr. Jason Adu, an alumnus of Friendship College Boys and now a Social Media Expert at MCB. He shared his inspiring journey, along with fond memories of his time as a student and the teachers who continue to shape the lives of students at our school today. The celebration concluded with refreshments served to both students and staff, making it a memorable moment of patriotism, reflection, and school pride.

Happy Independence Day 🇲🇺

Celebrating International Women’s Day with inspiration and empowerment 🌸 We were honoured to host Miss Prithee Ajodha — mindset coach, hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation instructor, metaphysical healer, author, and specialist on gender issues — who delivered a powerful interactive talk to our students and staff. Flowers were also presented to all female staff members in appreciation of their commitment and invaluable contribution.

Following their fundraising activity earlier in February, our HSC Travel & Tourism students spent an enriching day at the Marine Discovery Centre in Anse La Raie as part of their coursework. The visit focused on sustainability, marine life protection, the importance of mangroves, and beach clean-up initiatives. Students also learned about responsible snorkeling practices, including the use of protective equipment and essential safety measures. A valuable learning experience combining tourism, conservation, and environmental responsibility.

Learning in nature’s classroom 🌿 — our Travel & Tourism students explored Alexandra Falls as part of their field study, deepening their understanding of sustainability, environmental conservation, and responsible tourism.

Empowering our students with knowledge and awareness — the Crime Prevention Unit delivered an insightful talk on crime prevention, substance abuse, ICTA, bullying, moral values, the Children’s Act 2020, juvenile delinquency, sexual offences, and police support services. Prevention begins with education.

English Speaking Competition on ‘The Promises and Perils of AI’ — congratulations to our Head Boy, Bienvenu, who was awarded for his outstanding eloquence, and to Jugessur, who was proudly presented with a shield for participation. The event was held at the Social Welfare Centre of Goodlands.

Dans la presse:

L’encadrement personnalisé fait toute la différence

Au Friendship College Boys à Goodlands, le sans-faute n’est plus une exception, mais une régularité. Depuis 2019, l’établissement affiche un taux de réussite total au HSC. Cette année encore, les quatre candidats ont tous décroché leur diplôme. Pour Clency Baldeo, Senior Educator, ce succès repose sur une méthode rigoureuse et constante. «Deux élèves sont avec nous depuis le Grade 7. Les deux autres nous ont rejoints en cours de route. Mais tous ont bénéficié d’un encadrement soutenu.»
Devoirs réguliers, petits contrôles fréquents, examens trimestriels calqués sur le modèle de Cambridge : le suivi est permanent. «C’est une manière d’évaluer leur progression et de corriger rapidement les lacunes», explique-t-il. Ces élèves n’étaient pas considérés comme faisant partie des «élites». Certains avaient même obtenu des résultats en dessous de la moyenne en primaire. «Mais il faut reconnaître le travail abattu par tous les départements. Il y a eu des échanges individuels entre enseignants et élèves, un suivi attentif de la rectrice et du management.»
Au-delà des chiffres, ces réussites racontent une autre histoire, celle d’établissements qui misent sur la persévérance, la discipline et l’attention individualisée. Au Friendship College Boys, l’assiduité est scrutée de près. «En cas d’absence, nous appelons immédiatement les parents. Nous veillons à ce que l’enfant soit toujours présent.» Une vigilance qui porte ses fruits.

Post-résultats du HSC : «Petits» collèges, grandes réussites On les appelle souvent les *«petits»* collèges. Petits par la taille, par le nombre d’élèves, parfois par la visibilité médiatique. Pourtant, cette année, ils ont réalisé ce que bien des établissements dits d’élite convoitent : un car...

As part of their youth engagement and outreach strategy, the FCC conducted a financial crime prevention campaign on ‘The fight against financial crimes - why integrity matters?’ on Wednesday.

The aim of the campaign is to empower students on core values such as honesty, integrity, responsibility, civic awareness, amongst others, so as to promote early prevention of financial crimes. Such efforts not only contribute to a more positive and respectful school climate but also align with national goals for civic education and personal development.

Learning beyond the classroom! Our Travel & Tourism students raised funds today through a delicious food & drinks sale at school 👏

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Our Annual Student Lunch.