Tags: Salesian Schools
Salesian Schools Update
Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:02
Students across the country are preparing for their exams. In Years 10,11,12 and 13, these are exams that will count towards their GCSEs and A-Levels.
But there is a lot more going on in a school than just preparing for exams.
In Battersea, students have been raising money for CAFOD they've been doing various fundraising activities and taking part in the Big Lent Walk raising over £1500.
Over in... Read More »
Pilgrim Cross 2024
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:54
Pilgrim Cross began as Student Cross in 1948 when Wilfred Maundcote-Carter organised a 'Cross Carrying Pilgrimage of Penance and Prayer'. 30 male Catholic students and chaplains took part, walking from London to Walsingham during Holy Week. They had such a great time that at the end of the week they turned to each other and said 'shall we do it again next year?'
The next year it was so popular a second... Read More »
Salesian College takes Sixth form Students on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Posted: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 09:19
Salesian College, Farnborough, in a spirit of devotion and service, embarked on a sacred journey to Lourdes in communion with the Hosanna House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT). From Easter Sunday through the 5th of April, our esteemed Sixth Form students embraced this pilgrimage with fervour and compassion.
With hearts aflame with love and dedication, our students selflessly committed themselves... Read More »
Joanna Lumley and Noah's Ark
Posted: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:49
At St John Bosco College in Battersea, 3 to 4 times a year, students will produce the 'Faith Matters' magazine.
With guidance from Fr Andrew Ebrahim SDB, they write articles that engage with students to help them understand elements of the Catholic faith, as well as exploring issues that might be interesting to young people.
One feature that often appears is an interview with a media personality. In... Read More »
Thornleigh Students made 'Send My Friend' champions
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:37
We are so delighted that two of our students Thornleigh Salesian College have been chosen to become 'Send My Friend' champions. (https://sendmyfriend.org/)
What is Send My Friend to School?
Send My Friend to School is a group of international development NGOs, teachers' unions and charities. It brings together young people, politicians, teachers, civil society and the media in joint campaigning to demand... Read More »
Thornleigh Salesian College are looking for a new Headteacher
Posted: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:11
Thornleigh Salesian College are in the process of looking for a new Headteacher.
After 5 years, Andrea O'Callaghan is leaving Thornleigh at the end of the school year.
If you are interested in the position, or know someone who might be, then click or send the link below.
Don Bosco Day Celebrations in our Schools
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:21
On Wednesday 31st January, Salesians all over the world, celebrated the feast of the founder, St John Bosco. Here we share how our Salesian Schools marked the occasion.
At the Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, they held a special careers event, which was attended by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB, Sr Pauline Clark FMA, and Br Solomon Tivlumun SDB. Students got to speak to them about their lives as Salesians.... Read More »
Flame 2025 - Buy your tickets now
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:02
On Wednesday 31st January, at 9am, CYMFed released tickets for Flame 2025 which taking place in Wembley Arena on Saturday 15th March 2025.
If you are looking to take a group and you'd like to go with the Salesians, tickets are limited, so email salesianyouthministry@salesians.org.uk ASAP to avoid missing out.
Thornleigh Mission Week - Dare to Dream
Posted: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:51
This week, Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, has been hosting its Mission Week.
The theme of the week "Dare to Dream", is centred around Don Bosco's dream at the age of nine, which the Salesians are celebrating the 200th anniversary of this year.
During the week there has been a Catholic Social Teaching expo. This was attended by the Salesian Vocations team, CAFOD, Caritas, Aid to the Church in... Read More »
Christmas 2023 in our Salesian Schools
Posted: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:05
Just before they broke up for Christmas, Students and Staff in our Salesian Schools were able to find time to let their hair down and get in the spirit of the Christmas holiday. Let us share the activities they got up to before they went home for Christmas.
At Thornleigh, the school invited the local community for Thornleigh's annual Christmas party. After a three-course meal, there was festive bingo,... Read More »