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7 February 2025

In an inspiring act of courage and selflessness, F. Ramropuia, an eighth-grade student from Don Bosco School, Thenzawl, North East India, has been awarded the prestigious National Bravery Award of 2023 by the Government of India. The award was presented to him on 26th January 2025, during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, in recognition of his heroic efforts to save a life during a family outing in 2023. The award, one of India's highest civilian honours for bravery, is given to children who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the face of danger.

- Fr Michael Makri SDB
3 February 2025

Emphasizing that  Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness is the basis of Salesian education, an animation cum meeting of School Principals of the Salesian Province of Shillong was held from February 1-3 at Boscotech, Silchar, Assam. The meeting brought together 31 Salesians, including the Provincial and his councilors.

 

- Fr. Babu Stephen SDB
29 January 2025

The inauguration and blessing of the new Central School building at Don Bosco, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, was held on Friday, 24 January. This marks a significant milestone in the institution's mission to provide quality education and holistic development for students.

- IJK Correspondent

Don Bosco Kalvi Solai, through its initiative ‘Butterfly Express’, proudly inaugurates the first Village School Library at Don Bosco Tamil Medium Higher Secondary School, Gedilam, Kallakurichi District, a school that caters to nearly thousand very deserving poor children from the villages around, since 1999. This initiative aims to foster a love for reading among rural students by providing access to quality books and learning resources. 

04 Quality education
05 Gender equality
10 Reduced inequality
17 Partnership for the goals
- Don Bosco Kalvi Solai
27 December 2024

St. Xavier's School (a Don Bosco Institution) team emerged as the champions in the Brass Band Boys' Category of the Eastern Zonal Level Inter-School Band Competition held in Guwahati on 22nd December. The competition showcased exceptional talent and skill, with St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, lifting the Champion's Trophy in the Brass Band Boys' Category, competing with 10 teams across the Eastern region of India, representing states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Sikkim, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Odisha.

- Fr. Babu Stephen SDB
13 December 2024

The Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, has announced the state-wide screening of the recently released documentary film "Beno Zephine" in all schools during December 2024. Directed by Father Ernest Rosario and produced by the Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), the film chronicles the remarkable journey of Ms. Beno Zephine, India's first 100% visually challenged Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer.

- Chennai Correspondent

The St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School Pathaliaghat, a Don Bosco Institution, lifted the boys' brass band category Champion's Trophy at the State Level Inter-School Band Competition, organized by the School Education Department, Government of Tripura, held on December 6 at Khudiram Government Higher Secondary School, Agartala, Tripura. Nine boys' teams from various schools across Tripura participated, while two competed in the girls' category.

 

- Fr Babu Stephen SDB

A student delegate from Don Bosco School Park Circus, Kolkata, who attended COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was declared a Climate Ambassador by the United Nations Agency for Development and Peace (UNADAP).

11 Sustainable cities and communities
13 Climate action
- Fr C. M. Paul sdb
10 November 2024

Setting a new benchmark, the 2nd Don Bosco Football Tournament for Under-19 Boys, organized by St. Xavier's Higher Secondary Pathaliaghat, concluded on a high note on 8th November. The two-week-long event gathered young football enthusiasts from across Tripura, drawing 57 teams to compete in the prestigious knockout tournament at the Don Bosco Mini Stadium in Pathaliaghat. The tournament underscored the institution's commitment to youth empowerment and sportsmanship. The game kicked off on 20th October by Chief Guest Father K.K. Joseph, SDB.

- Fr. Babu Stephen SDB

Under the auspices of the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA), the Education and Culture Dimension Heads and School Coordinators from the 12 Salesian Provinces in South Asia gathered for a three-day summit hosted by the Salesian Province of Bangalore. Held at Christ University’s Kengeri campus on October 21-23, the meeting aimed to deepen collaboration and enhance the Salesian educational approach across the region.

04 Quality education
- Fr. Geo Kalladanthiyil SDB

To inspire young minds about the importance of water conservation and educate them on sustainable practices for efficient water use, the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT), through Cauveri, the Province's Planning and Development Office, organized an Exposure Visit and Talent Expo for the Water Conservation Club members on October 15 at Don Bosco Thanjavur and Sengipatti Agri-farm.

06 Clean water and sanitation
- Ashok Lawrence

In a vibrant two-day animation program held at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Don Bosco School of Excellence (CBSE) in Egmore, students experienced holistic growth beyond spiritual formation. Organized by students and professors from Don Bosco Theological Centre (DBTC), under the leadership of Fr. Xavier Packiam, Rector, and Fr. Mathias Emareddy, Principal of Don Bosco Matriculation, and Fr. Robert Antony, Principal of Don Bosco School of Excellence, the program impacted over 2,000 students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, from Grades 6 to 12.

- John Kennedy
Don Bosco Kalvisolai organized a dynamic two-day leadership retreat for Headmasters and Principals of Don Bosco Schools in Tamil Nadu, held on August 17-18 at Joe Beach Resorts. The retreat offered a range of interactive and activity-based sessions to enhance leadership skills and personal development in their ongoing professional journey.
 
04 Quality education
17 Partnership for the goals
- Don Boco Kalvisolai

The Honourable Governor of Tripura Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Annexe of Don Bosco School Agartala on 8th July in the presence of school management, staff, students, and honoured guests, at a function held at the lobby of the new edifice. The new block, built as a testimonial to twenty-five years of the school’s existence as a quality institute of learning, will house the students of what the NEP calls, the Foundational Stage - Nursery to Class II.

19 February 2024

On the occasion of "National Girl Child Day," the Sepahijala District administration, Tripura, along with the District Education Office, felicitated St. Xavier's School Band Team during a grand function held at the multi-purpose hall, Bishramganj, on February 17. The school band team consisted of 25 girls and were felicitated by the administration for winning the Third Prize at the National Level School Band Competition held in Delhi on January 22 and bringing laurels to the state of Tripura. It was a great honour for the students for their dedication and hard work.

- Michael Makri SDB