HENDERSON: 28 October 2012 --
71 students at Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)
successfully
graduated last week at Don Bosco, Henderson. The
graduates completed
their courses in Automotive, Carpentry and Electrical
Technology, Life
skills, Maintenance, Fitting and Machining and a short three
month
course in welding.
The stage was set beautifully with the theme “More than I can
be”
neatly painted on the background. The ceremony began with a
solemn
thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration led by Archbishop Adrian
Smith sm,
Archbishop of Honiara. In his homily, he congratulated
the graduates
on the skills that they had gained. He challenged them to
acknowledge
the presence of God in their Life. “You may have knowledge and
skills,
but go further and live a hundred percent of God’s plan for
you.” He
encouraged them to go out and be missionaries and share what
they have
learnt.
Mr. John Wate, Director TVET; Mr. Paul Woods, EU TVET
programme; Ms
Nancy Palmer, APTC coordinator; Mr. Cypriano Nuake, Director
Catholic
Education and Ms Maryann Keleimai were among the invited
guests for the
occasion.
Among the Graduates was Jacob Sunday who came from Makira
three years
ago to do Automotive Technology at DBTI; his family was not
able to
witness his graduation due to financial problems but he is
thankful for
their support. “I cherish every moment I had here in Don
Bosco, it is
my family also, with what I’ve learnt I want to get a job to
help my
family back home and to share my skills with others.”
Another excited graduate was Barbra Duzi from Savo, who was
among the 7
girls who graduated in Life Skills. “I’m very happy to finally
graduate, my family is also here with me” said the 22 year
old. “There
are wonderful teachers here, I love the practical work, the
environment
and spiritual commitment that Don Bosco has offered us
students,” she
continued. In future, Barbra said that she would like to
develop and
expand her knowledge on life skills and share it with others.
During the Graduation Ceremony, Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb,
Rector,
acknowledged the efforts and the struggles of the students.
“Your
efforts are nothing compared to the joy of the harvest,” he
said. He
thanked Fr. Raffy Galve sdb, PNG-SI Delegate, Fr. Pankaj Xalxo
sdb,
Administrator and Fr. Srimal Priyanga sdb, Spiritual Director
who have
made the young their life’s mission. He was most appreciative
of the
dedication and commitment of Ms Camari Bainivalu, principal,
staff,
volunteers, benefactors and the many who support and assist
the school
in developing and raising up the lives of the young people.
“Ensure that you are good Bosconians, putting into practice
all that
you have learnt”, encouraged Fr. Raffy Galve sdb, as he
congratulated
the Graduates on their achievement. He thanked the
parents and
guardians for all the help and support they render them.
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