BLOG 6 CELEBRATING
THE LIFE OF SAN JUAN BOSCO
Last
Wednesday evening, decorations started to appear in our school. In Salescianos
this week we are celebrating the life of our founder San Juan Don Bosco, who died on 31st January.
He was
born in the 19th century and came from Turin, Italy.
Among many other fantastic achievements he worked to improve education for girls and
worked with employers to create apprenticeships with good working conditions.
He launched a publication which is still in print today.
He is the patron
saint for Christian apprentices, editors, publishers, school
As I studied and
worked in book publishing for the best part of the last 26 years I think I was
well matched to the school :-D
I am feeling very
inspired to visit Turin this year, not only because of Don Bosco but also
because one my Advanced level CELTA students was from Turin. She was the
student I chose to write my FoTL about and she was so passionate about her city.
I went to see part of
the secondary show in the theatre this afternoon as part of the Don Bosco
celebrations. It was so nice to see my students in a different light, relaxed
and enjoying themselves. They did a great job. Lots of music, dancing and
stylish outfits. Just my cup of tea :-D
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