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Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
CEST Donates Plastic Bottle Caps to Support Children with Cancer
CEST Donates Plastic Bottle Caps to Support Children with Cancer
On May 13, the Centro Educativo Salesianos Talca (CEST) General Parents and Guardians Association (CGPA) at Chile delivered the plastic bottle caps collected during the charity campaign organized by the school community.
The collection took place on May 9, as part of the bingo event organized by the CGPA. The parents and guardians received and weighed the materials contributed by students, families, and staff, totaling 157 kilograms of bottle caps.
CEST, Chile attends Talk on Wildlife Conservation
CEST, Chile attends Talk on Wildlife Conservation
As part of Recycling Week, student environmental representatives from the technical-vocational program at Centro Educativo Salesianos Talca (CEST), Chile and parents on the CGPA board participated in an educational talk on wildlife conservation on May 19.
The presentation was led by veterinarian Rodrigo Villalobos, a professional with the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). The specialist shared his experiences and knowledge regarding the care of native animals and current animal protection legislation.
Integrated Ecology Committee Presents the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Plan at CEST, Chile
Integrated Ecology Committee Presents the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Plan at CEST, Chile
Throughout the month of May, the Comprehensive Ecology Committee at Centro Educativo Salesianos Talca (CEST) in Chile, led by science teacher Nicolás Ulloa, is presenting the 2026 Ecology Work Plan to student environmental care representatives and ecological brigades at a meeting aimed at strengthening their role as active agents in promoting a culture of sustainability within the educational community.
India – Don Bosco Schools in India Move Towards Sustainability with UNESCO Green Schools Initiative
India – Don Bosco Schools in India Move Towards Sustainability with UNESCO Green Schools Initiative
(ANS – New Delhi) – In a significant step towards promoting environmental responsibility in education, the All India Don Bosco Education Society (AIDBES) organised a national online meeting on the UNESCO Green Schools Quality Standard (GSQS) on April 30, 2026. The meeting witnessed the participation of 80 educational leaders, including Province School Coordinators, Commission Members, Principals, and School Coordinators from across India.
Benin – The AON Province organises Environment Week: a campaign to protect our Common Home
Benin – The AON Province organises Environment Week: a campaign to protect our Common Home
(ANS – Cotonou) – Our Lady of Peace Province of North-West Africa (AON) celebrated Provincial Environment Week from 20 to 24 April 2026. A series of educational and spiritual activities filled the days, inspired by the spirit of the Encyclical Laudato Si’. The initiative brought together young people, educators and the entire Salesian Family from various sectors around a common goal: to promote concrete actions for the safeguarding of our Common Home.
Chile – Salesian schools move forward together in Integral Ecology
Chile – Salesian schools move forward together in Integral Ecology
(ANS – Santiago) – The first meeting of the year for the Integral Ecology Coordinators of the Salesian schools in the St Gabriel the Archangel Province of Chile (CIL) was held online on Tuesday 21 April.
Attended by a large number of local representatives, the gathering served as an open forum to analyse the progress of the Salesian Integral Ecological Communities (CEIS), share best practices, and plan future actions in environmental management.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
In our fast-paced digital age, the latest smartphone or laptop / desktops often becomes obsolete within a few years—or even months. But what happens to our old devices once we discard them? The answer is troubling: they become part of the world’s growing mountain of electronic waste, or e-waste.
The ‘Thank you dance’
A boat of whale-watchers was on a trip in the coast of California. They noticed a small Humpback whale, trapped. It’s tail and flippers were entangled with fishing nets. Michael Fishbach and his team, who were on the boat thought that the humpback was already dead as it was floating on top of the water.
Month of March always reminds us of influential role the women play in our society. In the following paragraphs, we shall see about few convincing women personalities in environmental protection.
Gauri Devi
“Forest is like our mother’s home, we shall protect it come what may,” voice upraised by Gauri Devi of Chamoli as a weapon. This inspiring lady is known for Chipko Movement (chipko meaning hugging).
A Lenten reflection to stay-rooted (Pray), stay-integrated (Penance) and stay-connected (Share)
I picked up the title from the quote by John Muir, “And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” An apt invitation for the lent. Get deep into the forest, slow down, breathe deep, look around, see the hidden, hear the silence, smell and feel the forest. It has a lot to offer for our soul and for our human community.
Climate Change, a ‘threat multiplier’ for the marginalised
A UN reports states that nearly 32 million people got displaced due to climate-related hazards in 2022, which represents a 41 per cent increase compared to 2008. Apart from displacements caused directly from extreme weather, climate is called a ‘threat multiplier.’
2025 marks the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical letter on the Care for Our Common Home, in which he invited all people of good to “a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet” (Laudato Si’, 14).
I have picked up this line, “My good friend, what’s your name?” from the conversation Don Bosco had with a young lad, Bartholomew Garelli. He was beaten up by a sacristan for not knowing how to serve for Mass. Don Bosco rescued him from the sacristan, but the sacristan was angry at Don Bosco and said, “What does it matter to you?” Don Bosco, with the heart of a Good Shepherd, said, “It matters plenty. He’s my friend.”
by Fr. Ricopar Royan
The heart of a hummingbird is larger proportionate to its body and so it has a massive flight power. This tiny bird flies alone nearly 40 km/day during its 5,000 km migration. When our problems are oversized, let’s not give up but rely on our hearts’ power. Look for the next supply of energy.
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