Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College

Coordinates: 20°16′56″S 57°29′44″E / 20.282124°S 57.495596°E / -20.282124; 57.495596

Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College (SARO SC) is a secondary school in Phoenix, Mauritius. It was founded in 1996 as the Royal College of Phoenix and was later renamed after Sir Abdool Raman Osman, the first Governor-General of Mauritius in late 1996. The school became a National College in 2007. SARO prepares students for the Form 3 National Exams, School Certificate (Form 5) and the Higher School Certificate (Upper 6). The school is an elite school admitting only students having achieved really good results in the CPE examinations. It is one of the best college in the country.

History

More blocks were added and by the end of 1997, the school became a complex with a ground area of 1.6 hectares (16,000 m²). It was converted into a Form Six school in 2002. In January 2006, consequent to a policy decision of government, the school again started admitting pupils in Form 1. End of year 2007, the school became a National College and changed its name to Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College. The school is one of the largest in Mauritius. Three editions of the school magazine were launched in 2009,2011 and 2013 respectively.

Overview

Uniform

The school uniform consists of a gold/cream shirt with blue trousers. The 1st edition of the Polo-shirt had a wolf design at the back. The 2nd edition had a different design with a cream colour.

Infrastructural & Sport Facilities

• Physics (2 laboratories)
• Chemistry (2 laboratories)
• Biology (2 laboratories)
• Computer Rooms (2)
• DC/DT Workshops (2)
• Art rooms (2)
• Gymnasium/Multipurpose Hall (1)
• Lecture Theatre (1)
• Audio-Visual Room (1)
• Library (1)
• Basketball Pitch (1)
• Football Ground (1)
• Volleyball/Badminton Pitch (3)
• Table Tennis Course (1)

Sports Achievements

The school participated in the football tournament organised by the MBC in 2014. The school had a very successful campaign after beating the Collège du Saint-Esprit in the first round, qualifying for the semi-final against the New Eton College. The school made it to the regional final after a close win (1-0) against rivals Phoenix SSS. They lost in the regional final against the Saint Andrews College of Rose-Hill.

• The SARO Fans were rewarded as Best Supporting Fans of the tournament for their amazing support.
• The SARO goalkeeper won the award for Best Goalkeeper with 3 clean sheets.

Panorama

180° Panorama of school from second floor

See also

• Education in Mauritius
• List of secondary schools in Mauritius

References