Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga
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Don Bosco Academy is a private Catholic
educational institution for boys run by the Salesians of Don Bosco
in the Philippines
. Its campus is located in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.
This school was named after St. John Bosco whom the Catholic Church has proclaimed as the "Father and Teacher of Youth." St. John Bosco dedicated his life to teaching. To continue this work, he founded a religious society of priests and brothers - the Salesians of Don Bosco
(SDB). It is also the only not fully technical Don Bosco School in the Philippines.
. Ten years later, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Piani and Rev. Morrow were appointed Delegate and Secretary respectively. The Salesian mission in the Philippines took a more definite shape with the designation of Rev. Fr. Charles Braga, SDB as the first Provincial Superior. He paved the way for the establishment of a permanent Salesian Society in the country.
The first Salesian educational institution, St. John Bosco Academy, was founded in 1951 in Tarlac, Tarlac
. A second institution was established in 1952 at Victorias, Negros Occidental, and was followed by other schools in Mandaluyong in 1953, in Cebu
and in Makati in 1954 and eventually Pampanga in 1956.
The grade school curriculum offering expanded to add Grades 3 to 4.
In 1963, a fourth edifice was added. This was the two-story Juniorate or Salesian School for Minor Seminarians, a seedbed for many future Salesian priests and lay brothers in the Philippines. A large multi-purpose gymnasium was also built on the same year to house the sports and cultural facilities of the school.
As DBA's fame grew, it saw a continuous expansion of its campus facilities and a significant increase in student population to a point that the school had to regulate enrollment admissions in the form of entrance exams and interviews. In less than a decade, a young school exclusively for boys, seminarians and out-of-school youth flourished rapidly to meet the growing interest in the charism of Don Bosco.
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Generous benefactors in the form of the heirs of the late Mr. & Mrs. Tomas and Maria Dizon donated a four-hectare land in Barangay, Mabiga of this town to the rebuilding of Don Bosco Academy. By moving to the north of the province, the Salesians of Don Bosco have expanded their presence and service to more Kapampangan.
In June 2009, the School opened its newest wing, consisting of the St. Francis Auditorium, where some events are held. The Savio Hall holds meetings or some classes if the rooms are not available. Lastly, the General Science and the Biology Laboratories have been moved to the newest wing.
At about August 2011, a new room was built, the Collaborative Classroom, wherein a section will spend 1 day of a regular school day in this classroom, bringing their laptops for various activities. Each day a section is schedules starting from the 4th years going down to the 1st years.
The TREE (Bosco in Italian), represents Don Bosco, the patron saint of the school, whose Preventive System of Education based on reason, religion and loving kindness serves as the fundamental basis of the school’s discipline.
The MORNING STAR represents Mary, the Help of Christians, who is always there for protection and guidance.
The BOOK symbolizes the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills, which the students must acquire in order to think and act intelligently and ultimately be of greater service for God and our country.
The TORCH symbolizes sports and recreation, which help develop the physical dimensions of students and give them opportunities to learn the traits of sportsmanship and leadership.
The great ANCHOR stands for the three theological virtues: faith, hope and charity to which the educational system is anchored.
The seal is an adoption from the Latin words “Luctor Et Emergo” which means “I Struggle, I Win”.
We Commit Ourselves:
•To give preference to the young who are poor, abandoned and in danger;
•To provide them a holistic and integral Christian Catholic Education;
•To provide them a quality education within the context of the Salesian Preventive System;
•To instill in them the love of family, community and country;
•To collaborate with all forces that work with the young;
•To mold them into persons who utilize their power of choice;
•To harness their giftedness and become catalysts of social transformation and
•To equip them with technological knowledge and skills as means to become productive members of Society
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
educational institution for boys run by the Salesians of Don Bosco
Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth century by Saint John Bosco in an attempt, through works of charity, to care for the young and poor children of the industrial revolution...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Its campus is located in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.
This school was named after St. John Bosco whom the Catholic Church has proclaimed as the "Father and Teacher of Youth." St. John Bosco dedicated his life to teaching. To continue this work, he founded a religious society of priests and brothers - the Salesians of Don Bosco
Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth century by Saint John Bosco in an attempt, through works of charity, to care for the young and poor children of the industrial revolution...
(SDB). It is also the only not fully technical Don Bosco School in the Philippines.
Don Bosco in the Philippines
The presence of Don Bosco in the Philippines began in 1912 when two Salesian priests arrived in the Parish of Nuestra de los Remedios in Malate, ManilaMalate, Manila
Malate is an old district of the city of Manila in Metro Manila, the Philippines. The district is located at the southern end of the city of Manila, bordered by Pasay City to the south, by Manila Bay to the west, by the district of Ermita to the north and by the districts of Paco and San Andres to...
. Ten years later, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Piani and Rev. Morrow were appointed Delegate and Secretary respectively. The Salesian mission in the Philippines took a more definite shape with the designation of Rev. Fr. Charles Braga, SDB as the first Provincial Superior. He paved the way for the establishment of a permanent Salesian Society in the country.
The first Salesian educational institution, St. John Bosco Academy, was founded in 1951 in Tarlac, Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
. A second institution was established in 1952 at Victorias, Negros Occidental, and was followed by other schools in Mandaluyong in 1953, in Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
and in Makati in 1954 and eventually Pampanga in 1956.
Development
The years that followed saw an ever-increasing enrollment of students that paved the way for the construction of more buildings and facilities inside the DBA campus.The grade school curriculum offering expanded to add Grades 3 to 4.
In 1963, a fourth edifice was added. This was the two-story Juniorate or Salesian School for Minor Seminarians, a seedbed for many future Salesian priests and lay brothers in the Philippines. A large multi-purpose gymnasium was also built on the same year to house the sports and cultural facilities of the school.
As DBA's fame grew, it saw a continuous expansion of its campus facilities and a significant increase in student population to a point that the school had to regulate enrollment admissions in the form of entrance exams and interviews. In less than a decade, a young school exclusively for boys, seminarians and out-of-school youth flourished rapidly to meet the growing interest in the charism of Don Bosco.
Relocation
The complete devastation of the school did not stop the Salesians in the Philippines and those abroad in their noble mission. Much like the persistence of its founder, Fr. Roozen, Don Bosco Academy was given a second founding in 1996 in the northern town of Mabalacat, PampangaMabalacat, Pampanga
Mabalacat is a 1st class municipality in the northern part of the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 203,307 people in 35,134 households....
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Generous benefactors in the form of the heirs of the late Mr. & Mrs. Tomas and Maria Dizon donated a four-hectare land in Barangay, Mabiga of this town to the rebuilding of Don Bosco Academy. By moving to the north of the province, the Salesians of Don Bosco have expanded their presence and service to more Kapampangan.
In June 2009, the School opened its newest wing, consisting of the St. Francis Auditorium, where some events are held. The Savio Hall holds meetings or some classes if the rooms are not available. Lastly, the General Science and the Biology Laboratories have been moved to the newest wing.
At about August 2011, a new room was built, the Collaborative Classroom, wherein a section will spend 1 day of a regular school day in this classroom, bringing their laptops for various activities. Each day a section is schedules starting from the 4th years going down to the 1st years.
School Seal
The school seal appears in the school uniform of the students and on important documents.The TREE (Bosco in Italian), represents Don Bosco, the patron saint of the school, whose Preventive System of Education based on reason, religion and loving kindness serves as the fundamental basis of the school’s discipline.
The MORNING STAR represents Mary, the Help of Christians, who is always there for protection and guidance.
The BOOK symbolizes the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills, which the students must acquire in order to think and act intelligently and ultimately be of greater service for God and our country.
The TORCH symbolizes sports and recreation, which help develop the physical dimensions of students and give them opportunities to learn the traits of sportsmanship and leadership.
The great ANCHOR stands for the three theological virtues: faith, hope and charity to which the educational system is anchored.
The seal is an adoption from the Latin words “Luctor Et Emergo” which means “I Struggle, I Win”.
Vision-Mission
We, the Educative Pastoral Community of Don Bosco Academy – Pampanga, envision the young to be integrated persons who are Servant-Leaders in the Church of the Poor.We Commit Ourselves:
•To give preference to the young who are poor, abandoned and in danger;
•To provide them a holistic and integral Christian Catholic Education;
•To provide them a quality education within the context of the Salesian Preventive System;
•To instill in them the love of family, community and country;
•To collaborate with all forces that work with the young;
•To mold them into persons who utilize their power of choice;
•To harness their giftedness and become catalysts of social transformation and
•To equip them with technological knowledge and skills as means to become productive members of Society
Clubs
Each student is invited to join various clubs, student organizations and committees, which hope to develop and nurture his potentials and leadership qualities.Religious Clubs
- Auxilium - The club with the highest record of membership among the other school clubs.
- Knights of the Altar (KOA)
- Savio Friends
- Juventus
Interest Clubs
- Siuala - has been the official publication of Don Bosco Academy Pampanga for more than twenty years. The school paper has housed the best writers and artists of the Academy and has been a training ground for students who share the passion for writing and the visual arts. Siuala is derived from a Pampango term which means voice. It serves as an instrument of communication between the students, parents, alumni, faculty, Salesians and the rest of the Academy.
- Teatro Busko - This school organization develops the student's skills in acting, singing, dancing and creative thinking.
- Music Ministry
- Catechists
- Dewey's Peers
- Choir
- Photoguild
- Bayung Pluma
Academic Clubs
- Kamfil (Filipino Club)
- Math Club
- Science Club
- English Club
- Com-Arts (Computer-Arts)
- Araling Panlipunan Club (A.P. Club)
See also
- Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong
- Don Bosco School, ManilaDon Bosco School, ManilaDon Bosco School , is an educational institution owned and operated by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians , otherwise known as Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco...
- Don Bosco Technical Institute, Tarlac
- Don Bosco Technical Institute, VictoriasDon Bosco Technical Institute, VictoriasDon Bosco Technical Institute in Victorias City, Philippines, also known as "Don Bosco Victorias" is an all-male high school combining college-preparatory academic courses and technical education. Students select four quarter-long technology courses to take during their junior year and senior year...