Tags: Salesian Schools
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 »
St John Bosco Arts College joins Deliveroo
Posted: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:16
Image ©Liverpool Echo
St John Bosco Arts College has joined the food delivery service, Deliveroo!
It is the first school in the United Kingdom to join Deliveroo and make it's canteen food available for public purchase.
The food is served from 8am-12pm so it's ideal for breakfast or an early lunch.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, catering Manager, Ann Roan said:
It has caused a lot of excitement with... Read More »
Extraordinary Visitation of the Regional Councillor for Central & North Europe
Posted: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:39
Since Sunday 5th November, Fr Roman Jachimowicz SDB, the Councillor for Central and North Europe has been in the Great British Province.
Fr Roman has been visiting all of the Salesian Houses, Salesian Schools, and met with Parishioners in each place.
Fr Roman will be with us until Sunday 19th November. We thank him for his visit and for taking the time to meet as many groups as he could while he was... Read More »
Bishop Tom Williams blesses school support centre for students with mental health needs
Posted: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:16
On Friday, 10 November, St John Bosco Arts College welcomed Right Reverend Tom Williams, Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, to bless the school's Oratory.
The school currently utilises the space as a support centre for students with mental health needs. It acts as a safe space where students who struggle to attend five lessons per week, five days a week, can come and have some downtime from the... Read More »
Thornleigh Students in Rome
Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 09:33
During the mid term break, 36 young people and 4 staff from Thornleigh Salesian College visited Rome. The group arrived just as the synod on synodality had closed for the first session. They visited St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, had a walking tour of the Eternal City and visited two Salesian places. They also prayed the Angelus with the Holy Father in St Peter's square.
On the solemnity... Read More »