The Past Pupils of Don Bosco are the largest group in the Salesian Family, with an estimated world-wide membership of 3,000,000 in 53 National Federations and 920 local associations. In Great Britain there are an estimated 25,000 former pupils.
The Great Britain Province of the Salesians of Don Bosco used to have eight schools, three of which are now closed. Five of the schools have active associations.
The Decmber 2009 edition is now available on the Newsletter Page.
We now have the feedback of how our (your) contributions were used, to very beneficial effect.
One school, in Sierra Leone, was removed from the scheme for administrative reasons. The amounts distributed to the remaining schools and pupils for the academic year 2009/10 had to be reduced because we failed to meet our Appeal target, the balance having to be made up by parents.
Below is a sample of the reports we have received for each of the 110 students. Each of these three students, like many, attained Excellent marks. Their names have been blurred to protect their privacy. You can view a larger version by clicking on the image.
If you require further details, please contact Patrick J Morrissey, National President.
Salesians of Don Bosco UK is a Registered Charity (233779)
To promote social, sporting, and continuing formation activities for the benefit of its members, and share with the whole Salesian Family responsibility for the Mission to the young and poor.
On this site you can read an Open Invitation to present and past Salesian pupils. You can find Contacts at National and local level and Links to Salesians around the world. If you like your news in print, there is a National Newsletter and you will also find a Thought for the Month to ponder on.