Seven (7) Don Bosco Institutions in the country are in high spirits as they celebrate Don Bosco week and also the Foundation week for the Don Bosco Technical Institution [DBTI].
The event also marks the celebration of the birth of the Schools patron Saint, John Bosco.
All throughout the week different activities were set up for students in the school with invitations sent out to other institutions to take part in the festivities as well.
Vice Dean for Student Services, Ms. Janvier Soria, said celebrations started on Monday with sports and Tuesday saw academic competition and yesterday saw the students showcase what they learned all throughout the year in a Technical Skills Competition, where invited guest from several schools will be attending to observe what the students do in the various workshops.
“That is an opportunity for others to see what DBTI can offer, in case any of them want to choose DBTI as a place to further their studies,” Ms. Soria said.
Speaking on behalf of the school rector, Fr. Alex Garces pointed out that every year they give time off to students to enjoy themselves as a way to help relieve themselves from the pressure of the classroom setting and to honor the birthday of the schools founder.
“We practically stop school for one week to celebrate the feast of the patron saint of the school. Around the world, it’s celebrated in January, but here in PNG, January is a holiday month for students so we do it differently and celebrate in August,” Fr. Alex said.
