HENDERSON (SI): June 21, 2010 -- Don Bosco Technical
School students, Henderson, outside Honiara, Solomon Islands, shone on
stage on 17 June, 2010 as they competed for a chance to perform a song
marking their school’s upcoming 10th anniversary. Students were asked
to compose a song about the Salesian founder St John Bosco, sticking to
the theme “Don Bosco - Fully Alive”, the winner given a chance to
perform when the institute celebrates a decade at its Henderson campus
August 12 to 14 this year.
A crowd of 200 students, staff and family members
were wowed by solo singers, duet performances, and even a troupe of
dancers who did stunts on a bicycle. It was an enjoyable and
inspiring day at Don Bosco as the audience heard melodious voices and
harmonious tunes giving glory and thanks to God and honour to the
Father of Youth – Don Bosco.
The Winners were chosen by a panel of judges
including Charles, of One Television, Bernard Rapasia of TVET
Division,Sr. Sesilia Sala FMA, Catholic Education Advisor. winners were
announced for the solo and duet categories.
The prizes were sponsored by local celebrities,
businesses and the Filipino community, Dalgro (SI). The overall
Winning Theme Song was a Music Video Clip production – sponsored by ONE
News Limited.
Don Bosco Technical Institute is a secondary
technical school of the Catholic Church and Salesian Community. It was
founded in 2000 and runs technical courses for about 200 male and
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