In 1937, the general council of Salesians of Don Bosco approved a plan to buy 60,000 square yards (50,000 m2) land in Matunga from the Bombay Municipal Corporation.

The foundation stone of the primary section building was blessed and laid on the feast of Don Bosco 31 January 1950.

The Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, which is located in the school campus at Matunga, was opened on 5 August 1957.

The school organizes a Sports Fest where students participate in games and athletic events.

Tokens for these games come at a meagre cost and the amount collected is added to the bounty of the cause along with the sponsorships generated by the students.

Virtute is a noun associated with meanings like - virtue, strength, bravery, manliness, character, excellence.

Robur is a Latin word meaning oak, figuratively perhaps indicating strength.

This meaning can be also inferred by comparing a similar motto from the New Zealand defence force.