Awareness Programme on Ornamental Plant Cultivation
On July 11th, an awareness programme on ornamental plant cultivation was successfully conducted at Don Bosco Provincial House under the Livelihood Development (Women Empowerment) initiative. The comprehensive five-hour programme was attended by twenty women beneficiaries from the empowerment initiative. The project will last for one year where the women will be guided accompanied by experts […]
Handing Over the new Kitchen Building at Dominic Savio Aspirantate, Dankotuwa
Dominic Savio Aspirantate in Dankotuwa is the motherhouse where almost all the Salesians in Sri Lanka began their spiritual and vocational journey. Currently, there are 65 aspirants engaging in their vocational discernment. Established three decades ago, the Kitchen facilities were not upgraded to meet the current standards and principles of health and hygiene. The kitchen […]
Agreement Signing for New school building for Don Bosco School of Excellence, Nochchiyagama
On June 1, 2025, a two-party agreement was signed between the Don Bosco Trust and Tharindu Construction for the Construction of new school building for Don Bosco School of Excellence, Nochchiyagama. The Don Bosco Trust was represented by Rev. Fr. Ajith Kamal and Rev. Fr. Viraj Chamara, while Mr. D.G.P.R. Anulasiri, Proprietor of Tharindu Construction […]
Feasibility Study In Bibile for a English Medium School
Don Bosco Schools of Excellence which is a model network of English medium schools offering access to the poor now has 4 school in the north and North Central Provinces. This initiative is gaining popularity and there are many invitations to open more schools from many rural communities. One such invitation came from Bibile in […]
Orientation Programme on Livelihood Project
An orientation programme for the project “Sustainable Livelihood and Enterprise Development for Women of Low-Income Families” was held on 27th May 2025 at the Don Bosco Provincial House. The programme was attended by Rev. Fr. Viraj Chamara (Executive Director), staff members of DBDC, Mrs. Sevani Dabarera (Principal of the Secondary School, Dungalpitiya), and 19 women […]
Don Bosco Children’s Parliament
An innovative Idea for empowering children was organized in the form of Don Bosco Children’s Parliament which was held on 12th March 2025 at the Don Bosco Provincial House outdoor stadium. A total of 45 student representatives from Pitipana Maha Vidyalaya, St. Anthony’s Vidyalaya (Mankuliya), St. Peter’s College (Basiyawatta), Secondary School (Dungalpitiya), and Thalahena Maha […]
Renovation of School Building – WPNE Dungalpitiya Secondary School
Dungalpitiya Secondary School, located in the Western Province of Negombo, currently serves 104 students. The school has been facing challenges due to insufficient infrastructure. However, with the generous support of a donor, the Don Bosco Development Centre is leading a renovation project to improve the school’s facilities. This includes upgrading the school building, enhancing the […]
Discussion on Three-Year Project Plan for Neighborhood schools
A strategic meeting was conducted on 26th November to outline the project plan for the next three years aimed at enhancing the quality of education and overall school development. The meeting was attended by three school principals and the Provincial Education Director. The discussion focused on the following key areas: 01. Continuation of Counselling Services […]
Classroom Partition, Murunkan MT
At that time, there were 107 students studying at Don Bosco School of Excellence, Murunkan. The demand for the school had been growing year by year, with the majority of the children coming from rural areas around Murunkan. English medium classes had been conducted for grades 1 to 5. By the end of 2023, 13 […]
Introducing Student Parliament
An orientation program for the Student Parliament was held at Dungalpitiya Vidyalaya on October 29, 2024, with 31 students taking part. The students learned about leadership qualities, the structure and roles of the Student Parliament, and the importance of leadership in school. They also took part in group activities focused on critical thinking, making it […]