Art teacher's Don Bosco sculpture for Chertsey Chapel
Posted: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:43
Kat Baker, art teacher and technician at Salesian School, Chertsey, has created a spectacular Don Bosco sculpture group for permanent display in the school's St Francis de Sales chapel.
The hand painted clay figures portray a joyful and dynamic scene, with Don Bosco surrounded by children, and their chapel setting provides students with a focus for reflection on the enduring heart... Read More »
Battersea - understanding other faiths
Posted: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:19
Faith Direct is an initiative organised by Wandsworth Council and the Wandsworth Multi-Faith Group, to increase young people's knowledge of the different faiths and beliefs practised in the borough, promote understanding, tolerance and respect and offer an open forum for dialogue. Fr Saju Mullasseril SDB, Chaplain at St John Bosco College Battersea, arranged for some of the students to take part in... Read More »
What Christmas means to us ...
Posted: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 15:57
Year 7 students from St John Bosco College Battersea, write about the meaning of Christmas:
We enjoyed making our Christmas crib with Fr Saju this week because it was fascinating to look at all the statues like Mary and the animals in the manger. The crib looks really beautiful and it is on display in our reception so that all our visitors are reminded about the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas means,... Read More »
Awards Evening in Bootle showcases talent
Posted: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 15:21
Fr Jakub Ruszniak SDB shares news of a recent event in Bootle.
On Thursday, we had our Awards Evening here in Savio Salesian College.
The pupils were rewarded for their achievements and effort, as well as their contribution to the Salesian spirit of the school.
Our music group was also entertaining the guests with a performance of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" and "Don't Stop Believin'"... Read More »
Our new books for Children!
Posted: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 11:04
This week, Don Bosco Publications launches two delightful new books for children - just in time for your Christmas shopping!
A Little Camel for Jesus is a beautifully illustrated hardback book which engages children in the story of the Nativity from the viewpoint of Joel - a little boy who joins the three kings as they follow the star to Bethlehem. A great book for young readers, and for families to... Read More »
Second week of Advent: A Salesian Community
Posted: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 16:39
This week, three of the priests from St Joseph's, the community in Bolton where many of our senior SDBs live, guide our reflections in the second week of Advent.
Salesians talking to students about religious life
Posted: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:38
Fr Andrew Ebrahim SDB, an RE teacher St John Bosco College Battersea, describes how Salesian Sisters, Brothers and priests bring the Salesian mission and vocation to life at the school.
Over the last couple of months St John Bosco College has been pleased to welcome various SDBs and FMAs who have given generously of their time to talk to our Year 7 pupils about St Mary Mazzarello and to... Read More »
A second national award for Thornleigh student, Jonathan
Posted: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 14:31
Just a couple of weeks after winning a national 'Diana Award' for making an outstanding contribution to his community, Thornleigh Sixth Form student Jonathan Wright has done it again, winning a second national award at the 'Celebrating Young People' Awards 2017, from UK Catholic organisation, Million Minutes. He is pictured above with Headteacher Alison Burrows and Maria Pawlowski, who nominated him... Read More »
First Week of Advent: a Salesian School
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:26
We begin our Salesian Advent journey at St John Bosco College, Battersea.
Year 9 students sing "What a Mighty God We Serve", and Year 11 students read the O Antiphons, as we reflect on the hope we have in this first week of Advent.
Rector Major receives a copy of our latest book!
Posted: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:19
During this week's World Pastoral and Family Congress in Madrid, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr Ángel Fernandez Artime, was presented with a copy of Michael Winstanley SDB's new book, Walking with Luke, by Fr Bob Gardner SDB, Director of Don Bosco Publications and Delegate for Youth Ministry.
Over 300 participants are attending the Congress, which runs from 27th November to... Read More »