The Salesian Province operates a vast network of 47 schools, including 26 Higher Secondary Schools, three High Schools, and various Primary Schools, forming a substantial platform to influence and transform lives. The schools prioritize integral education, focusing on physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral, psychological, social, emotional, and cultural aspects, outlined in the Salesian Educative Pastoral Plan (SEPP). Strategic planning, budgeting, and fee fixation are integral to mission execution, overseen by the Economer's desk. The province efficiently centralizes resources for notebooks, uniforms, and printing needs through institutions like SIGA and SIHARAM. Transparent and thorough teacher selection by the CRB ensures quality educators for government postings, reflecting a commitment to providing the best education to all, especially the underprivileged. HIGHER EDUCATION
The Salesian Province actively engages in diverse ventures to cater to youth, emphasizing daring and creative initiatives across various educational settings. Among the 12 institutes of Higher Education, eight provide hostel facilities. Significant growth is evident, with the Agricultural College in Sagayathottam overcoming obstacles and advancing agricultural development. Efforts to extend the Diploma program in agriculture to places like Kadambur, Polur, and Karaikal are underway. Arts and Science Colleges, particularly Sacred Heart College & Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri, pursue NAAC accreditation, while the Karaikal College seeks ways to strengthen student intake. The Polytechnic college of SIGA excels, with potential expansions in Bagalur and ongoing successful tie-ups. B. Ed. College present opportunities for training teachers in the Don Bosco system, highlighting the importance of hostel facilities for effective training, especially for female students. Leadership development programs indicate a strategic focus on empowering youth through education, suggesting future endeavors in Kotagiri alongside social outreach programs.
Don Bosco School, Lalpahar, South Andaman
Don Bosco School of Excellence – Egmore, Chennai
St. Bede’s Academy – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco School of Excellence – Tirupattur
St. Mary’s Catholic High School – Fujairah (CBSE Curriculum)
St. Mary’s Catholic High School – Fujairah (UK Curriculum)
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Gedilam
St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School – Pavunjur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Sagayathottam
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Ayanavaram, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Egmore, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Redhills, Chennai
Dominic Savio Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Pannur
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Tagore Nagar, Puducherry
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Thalavadi
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Nedungadu, Karaikal
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Tirupattur
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
High School (Matriculation/English Medium) – 4
Dominic Savio Matric. School – Broadway, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. School – Cuddalore
Don Bosco Matric. School – Gedilam
Don Bosco Matriculation School – Veeralur
Don Bosco Primary School – Broadway, Chennai
Don Bosco Primary School – Perambur, Chennai
Don Bosco Nursery & Primary School – Perambur, Chennai (Parish)
St. Gabriel’s Hr. Sec. School – Broadway, Chennai
St. Mary’s Anglo-Ind. Hr. Sec. School – George Town, Chennai
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Perambur, Chennai
St. Bede’s Anglo-Ind. Hr. Sec. School – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Vyasarpadi, Chennai (Partly Aided –
up to 10 th )
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Jolarpettai (Partly Aided – up to 8 th )
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Pannur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Polur (Partly Aided – up to 10 th )
Dominic Savio Hr. Sec. School – Tirupattur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
St. Dominic Savio (Govt. Aided) High School – Jeevanandapuram, Puducherry
Savio Primary School – Perambur, Chennai
Don Bosco Primary School – Vyasarpadi, Chennai
R.C. Primary School – Maranodai
Don Bosco Primary School – Jolarpettai
R.C.M School – Polur
R.C.M School – Renderipet
Dominic Savio Elementary School – Tirupattur
Don Bosco Arts & Science College | – Kilpauk, Chennai |
Don Bosco Arts & Science College | – Dharmapuri |
Don Bosco Arts & Science College | – Karaikal |
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) | – Tirupattur |
Don Bosco Arts & Science College | – Yelagiri Hills |
Don Bosco College of Education | – Dharmapuri |
Don Bosco Polytechnic College | – Thirukazhukundram, |
SIGA Polytechnic College | – Kilpauk, Chennai |
Don Bosco Polytechnic College | – Basin Bridge |
Don Bosco College of Agriculture | – Sagayathottam (DBCA) |
Sagayathottam Institute of Agriculture Research and Development (SIARD)
Don Bosco Polytechnic College – Thirukazhukundram,
SIGA Polytechnic College – Kilpauk, Chennai
Don Bosco Polytechnic College – Basin Bridge
St. Joseph’s Private ITI – Basin Bridge, Chennai
Don Bosco Private ITI – Kavarapettai
Don Bosco Private ITI – Polur
Auxilium Private ITI – Tirupattur
St. Joseph’s Private ITI – Katpadi
SAGAI (Non-formal) – Bagalur
We have Five ITIs and a non-formal Technical education centre in our Province. There is a good flow of students to these institutions. Five of these also have hostel facilities. Although, most of these trades are full, and our confreres give their best to the development of these young people, the equipment that we have in these centres have to be upgraded. We also need to prepare people for the development of these centres. The beautiful part of these centres is that they all are to skill the poor young people and they are able to find a job to make their contribution to the development of the world. Thus, we are able to provide them dignity and confidence to face life with all its challenges.
Bagalur
Chennai, Basin Bridge
Chennai, Basin Bridge - Working Men Hostel
Chennai, Broadway: Refuge - Working Men Hostel
Chennai, Kavarapettai: DBAI (Boarding)
Chennai, Kilpauk: Rinaldi Juniorate
Chennai, Park Town: DBAI (Street Children Shelter Homes 3 Nos.)
Chennai, Perambur: LS Parish (Semi-Boarding)
Chennai, Perambur: Vazhikaatti – Transitory Hostel for Working Youth Boys (One- Year-Stay)
Chennai, Red Hills - DBWT
Chennai, Santhome: St. Bede’s
Chennai, Vyasarpadi: DBB
Pope John’s Garden, Madhavaram
Gedilam – Maranodai
Jawadhi Hills
Kadambur
Pannur
Polur – Agro Tech
Polur – Parish
Puducherry – Thattanchavady
Sagayathottam
Thirukazhukundram
Thiruvannamalai
Tirupattur – Dominic Savio
Tirupattur – Don Bosco
Tirupattur – Don Rua
Tirupattur – MHC Parish
Tirupattur – S.H.C. (5 Nos.)
Vellore, Gandhi Nagar: DB (Orphanage)
Vellore, Katpadi: St. Joseph’s
Yellagiri – Don Bosco (Boarding for the Tribal
Children)
Yellagiri – Don Bosco
Don Bosco Kalvi Solai (DBKS) has played a pivotal role in enhancing the educational landscape and fostering Salesian values in the Chennai Province. Several noteworthy initiatives and accomplishments reflect its commitment to staff development, educational quality, and holistic student growth.
a) Regular staff updation courses have been conducted to ensure continuous professional development.
b) DBKS relocated to Don Bosco Thattanchavady Campus in June 2023, contributing to the revival of the Boys' Home campus in Pondicherry.
c) Diligent communication of government orders and policies to school management ensures compliance.
d) The Director represents educational institutions in various formal bodies, contributing to wider educational networks.
e) Overseeing staff recruitment and monitoring appointments in aided schools, DBKS ensures adherence to government recognition requirements.
f) Since June 2023, DBKS serves as a Lay Leadership Training Center, inaugurating a comprehensive two-year formation program for 30 lay staff members.
g) Regular monitoring of schools by DBKS emphasizes the implementation of educational policies, teaching and learning processes, and students' holistic development.
h) A research study conducted from October 2022 to February 2023 identified areas for improvement in Tamil medium schools, emphasizing staff motivation and infrastructure enhancements.
i) DBKS organizes annual seminars on Salesian Education System and provides ongoing formation in Salesian Spirituality and Pedagogy.
j) Rubrics and parameters for staff and school appraisal are available on the DBKS website.
k) Collaboration with DEEPAGAM in the PACE/PAVE program enhances pedagogical skills for teachers handling catechism and moral science.
l) Approval of the annual salary structure ensures alignment with the province's policies.
m) Collaboration with DBSARC disseminates information on Constitutional Rights and Values education.
n) Networking with NIRAVAGAM facilitates training for teachers on remedial education in collaboration with NANDHAVANAM, an NGO.
o) The release of the STAFF SERVICE REGISTER in October 2023 enhances systematic documentation related to staff appointments and evaluations, streamlining administrative processes.
Laity play a vital role of partnership in our ministry. By promoting exposure and field work experience to BSW/ MSW and other interested and motivated college students of the Salesian Institutions and others in our YaR Centres, we can work together to make this world a better place for those less fortunate.
The Past Pupils of our YaR Centres can be motivated to be volunteers. The Salesian Cooperators & Past Pupils Movements could adopt YaR Centres to offer voluntary service to assist the children. Some Professionals, who are active, in positions or retired, can be given awareness about our institutions and appeal to them to be our volunteers. A Salesian Formative programme could be initiated to create interest in Volunteerism.
INM has full-fledged ‘De-addiction programme’ at Jawadhi Hills with the collaboration of CMC Vellore, to cater to rural villages of the locality and to people from North Arcot who are referred for treatment over there. This experience has shown the need to replicate similar programs of ‘Integrated De-addiction Programme (IDP)’ and ‘Community Based Campaign (CBC) against Alcoholism/ Substance Abuse’ in the major towns, like, Chennai, Dharmapuri, Puducherry, Tirupattur, Thiruvannamalai and Vellore. A full-fledged Youth De-addiction Centre/ Clinic for Treatment of Addictions in the Province with sub-centres in the regions can be envisaged in the near future.
In all our YaR sub-centres, the focus is on outreach, like;
HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention,
Rescue & Restoration of children from Trafficking & Abuses
Prevention of Migrants to Urban location
Awareness creation and Prevention of Substance Abuse,
Animation of Youth (schools, colleges), etc.
EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL
1. Fr. John Britto Savarinathan (Coordinator)
2. Fr. John Peter Suvickan
3. Fr. Xavier Packiam
4. Fr. Ravi Aruldass
5. Fr. Arokiadoss Lourdusamy
6. Fr. Mathias Emareddy
7. Fr. Theophil Gregory
8. Mrs. Vanitha
9. Mr. Daniel