The roar of prideful yells of AC Spark (students of Junior Electrical) echoed in the campus and in the Don Bosco Multipurpose Hall at the Closing of Rector Cup 2018 on Friday, November 23, 2018. That’s the roar of euphoria of participants and supporters with the announcement of the Electrical Technology as the Winner of Rector Cup 2018 for boys and the Senior Hospitality and Tourism for Girls. Of the 13 Class that participated, the Jn. Electrical contingents earned 3 Trophies, while the Hospitality and Tourism won 4. Speaking to the sport master, he replied: “Thanks to God, all strategies,…
The Central Bank and the Asia Development Bank has commissioned Good Return, an organization that helps communities grow income and beat poverty in developing countries, to train people on new ways to improve their financial situations in families; some of our DBTI staff and students have been part of this program. As the facilitators from Good Return have been sharing their mission of enabling those living in poverty to achieve economic empowerment through responsible financial inclusion and capability development, they have manage to conduct 7 weeks sessions which lead in empowering our young people in achieving a financial dream. After…
19th of November 2018, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – The Educative Pastoral Community of Don Bosco Technical School, together with the parents, guardians, and friends of the 160 graduating students, gathered at the Kurongku Hall for the 17th Graduation Day for those who underwent the Employment Oriented Skills De-velopment Training (EOSDT). This training or Short Term Course, which is primarily for the out-of-school, is conducted for 16 weeks (July to November). Students are taught the following trades: House Wiring and Installation (HWI), Metal Fabrication and Welding (MFW), Motor Vehicle Technology (MVT), and Basic Computing. Mr. Peter Ririma (Christian Living…
Tetere, Solomon Islands: ‘Go forth and bear fruit’ was the theme of the graduation ceremony held on 16thNovember, 2018 at Don Bosco Rural Training Center, Tetere, Solomon Islands. 26 Bosconians graduated on that occasion. “We would like to thank our Salesian priests and in particular Fr. Albert Lenon SDB, our Rector and Principal for leading us all throughout the school year”, said the SRC Captain. He also thanked the teaching staff for their tireless service, hard work, patience and understanding. “We appreciate the love that you have for us, dear Salesians and teachers. It is the same love that Don…
Gabutu, Port Moresby: The Vice province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands has established its digital footprint on the world wide web, with the launching of its website on 8thNovember, 2018 at Don Bosco Technical School, Gabutu, Port Moresby. The web address is: www.dbpgs.com “The launching of the PGS website is to be understood in the context of the spirit of Don Bosco. It is an important presence in the digital continent where the majority of young people are present”, said Fr Alfred Maravilla sdb, provincial as he launched the website. The staff and students applauded enthusiastically as the…
Ms. Rita arrived from the Salesian Provincial office to do awareness on the spirit of charity in line with fundraising. She spoke to teachers, staffs, and students of DBTI Henderson and Tetere, but also to different youth. In her message, she highlighted that “Charity is to give others which belongs to you. When you give to charity, you experience happiness.” To help other is not only giving money. She insisted to the youth participating that when one sees people who are in need of help, even just a hand could heal it all. It is not on how much we…
The Parish of Mary Help of Christians in Sabama is entrusted to the Salesian Community of Don Bosco Gabutu. It has had 5 Parish Priests: the first was the late Fr. Dennis Meim, Fr. Albert Lenon, Fr. Raul Gueco, Fr. Luciano Odorico, and Fr. Fernando Fajardo. Next year, the Parish will celebrate its Silver Jubilee. At present there are four main areas where regular Sunday Masses are celebrated: Sabama, Gabutu, Pari and Serokone. There are 15 Liklik Kristen Komyuniti (LKK). Aside from the Parish Pastoral Council, the following ministries or associations are active in the Parish: Legion of Mary, Mamas…
Youth life and outreach to the youth in Solomon Islands
On 6th August, Bosconians in Henderson and Tetere, include students of St. Martin Rural Training Center and Laura vicuna hostel girls participated in a motivational talk given by Fr. Alfred, the provincial of PGS. In his message he brought up the theme of “What are the challenges we meet in our daily life?” Student’s answers are Financial, Discipline, Confident, Peer pressure, Time management, Leadership, Spiritual enrichment and so on. From all the challenges brought about by the participants, Fr. Alfred came in with a different question. “How can we respond to our challenges?” Their answers were Self-discipline, Patience, Face challenges,…