Thornleigh Salesian College is a Roman Catholic school, as such we have a commitment to ensure that our faith underpins all that we do in school. We aim to provide an environment which is secure, stable and orderly, based on Gospel values of love, peace, justice and personal responsibility. St. John Bosco, or Don Bosco, was a Catholic priest from northern Italy. He dedicated his life in the service of young people, especially those who were poor. He wanted every young person to know that they were loved; he did this by enabling them to have the best start in life - doing the ordinary thing, extraordinarily well. He told his students that a life with a good home, strong schooling, excellent friends and the love of God is the ultimate aim. This later became known as his oratory model - home, school, church and playground. Don Bosco’s inspiration touched the hearts of many so much so he set up a family of people to continue his work. We are Salesian educators who are dedicated and strive to promote the holistic development of all of our students. The Salesian ethos - ‘the preventive system’ is one of presence, we are present with our students as we put Don Bosco’s word ‘they must know that they are loved’ in to action each and every day. At Thornleigh Salesian College, we strive to create a sense of belonging by creating a family atmosphere – where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven. We root our relationships and policies on the Salesian principles of respect, understanding, affection and humour. Prayer and Liturgy All of our students are encouraged to put their faith into actions through personal reflection, prayer and through the way they respond to needs in their community and the wider world. All students are taught to take personal responsibility for the environment and to care for our common home. We challenge students to address a wide range of moral issues and to respond to these within the context of the teaching of the Catholic Church. Throughout the liturgical year students are involved in preparing and participating in liturgies, mass, assemblies and prayer services. Every year the theme for our Mission Week encourages the whole school community to engage in a variety of activities and workshops which aim to extend their knowledge, understanding and experience of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of the local and wider community. Our Chaplaincy base and chapel provide focal points for the spiritual life of our school. A Catholic, Salesian Community Thornleigh Salesian College Prospectus Please click for Catholic Salesian Life
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