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Salesian Past Pupils’ AssociationSalesian Past Pupils’ Association

Just nostalgia? –Just nostalgia? –

Or an inspirational force for Or an inspirational force for good?good?

Presentation by:

National President – Patrick Morrissey

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Salesian Past PupilsSalesian Past Pupils

Our Vision -Our Vision -

‘‘Young people ‘can’ changeYoung people ‘can’ change

the world’the world’

Who are we talking to?Who are we talking to?

ParentsParents

School HeadsSchool Heads

School StaffSchool Staff

School GovernorsSchool Governors

School Rectors/SDBsSchool Rectors/SDBs

Current 5Current 5thth & 6 & 6thth Formers Formers

–What Are the Benefits?What Are the Benefits?


For Past PupilsFor Past Pupils

Lots of fun with social/sporting activities.Lots of fun with social/sporting activities.

Continue your personal/spiritual developmentContinue your personal/spiritual development

Help in the Salesian work for the young and Help in the Salesian work for the young and poorpoor

Maintain contacts and a network for years Maintain contacts and a network for years to cometo come

For School Heads, Staff and For School Heads, Staff and Governors Governors

Promoting PPA to pupils helps:Promoting PPA to pupils helps:

- you keep track of how your pupils progress- you keep track of how your pupils progress

in career/family lifein career/family life

- encourage members’ contribution - encourage members’ contribution

(financial/personal) back to school.(financial/personal) back to school.

For Rectors and SDBsFor Rectors and SDBs

Your promoting PPA to pupils helps: Your promoting PPA to pupils helps:

-encourage their contribution to the Salesian encourage their contribution to the Salesian missionmission

-possible vocations (most vocations now in 21-25 age-possible vocations (most vocations now in 21-25 age group, or later)group, or later)

- represents your continuing mission to Past Pupils- represents your continuing mission to Past Pupils

For ParentsFor Parents

Promoting PPA to pupils/past pupils:Promoting PPA to pupils/past pupils:

- gives reassurance that sons/daughters are- gives reassurance that sons/daughters are

in good company during a critical life stagein good company during a critical life stage

- encourages in them the idea of giving something- encourages in them the idea of giving something

back, for the education receivedback, for the education received

THE INTERNATIONAL THE INTERNATIONAL SALESIAN FAMILSALESIAN FAMILYY

Working for the Young and Working for the Young and Poor in 118 CountriesPoor in 118 Countries

THE INTERNATIONAL THE INTERNATIONAL SALESIAN FAMILYSALESIAN FAMILY

- 17,000 Salesian Priests and Brothers- 17,000 Salesian Priests and Brothers

- - 16,50016,500 FMA Salesian SistersFMA Salesian Sisters

- - 30,00030,000 Co-operators in 1,200 centresCo-operators in 1,200 centres

- - 1,350 Schools1,350 Schools

- - >3,000,000 Past Pupils>3,000,000 Past Pupils

THE INTERNATIONAL THE INTERNATIONAL PAST PUPIL ORGANISATIONPAST PUPIL ORGANISATION

World Confederation World Confederation

250,000 Active Members250,000 Active Members

Great Britain – 1,500 MembersGreat Britain – 1,500 Members

(Battersea, Blaisdon, Bolton, Bootle, (Battersea, Blaisdon, Bolton, Bootle, Chertsey, Cowley, Farnborough and Chertsey, Cowley, Farnborough and

Shrigley)Shrigley)

Salesian Schools in UKSalesian Schools in UK

in in alphabeticalalphabetical order order

BatterseaBattersea

BootleBootle ChertseyChertsey

FarnboroughFarnborough

Thornleigh (Bolton)Thornleigh (Bolton)

Qualification – Who is a pastQualification – Who is a pastpupil of Don Bosco ?pupil of Don Bosco ?

Where did it all begin ?Where did it all begin ?

TWO QUESTIONSTWO QUESTIONS

The Salesian Past Pupils’ Mission :The Salesian Past Pupils’ Mission :

To Promote: To Promote: Social and Sporting activitiesSocial and Sporting activities

To Share: With the whole To Share: With the whole Salesian FamilySalesian Family the Responsibility for the Missionthe Responsibility for the Mission

to the Young & Poorto the Young & Poor

To EncourageTo Encourage: Personal Formation: Personal Formation

Common heritage, beliefs, attitudes and values form Common heritage, beliefs, attitudes and values form the basis for a lifetime relationshipthe basis for a lifetime relationship

‘‘Salesian for Life’Salesian for Life’

School is just one phase in our life journeySchool is just one phase in our life journey

Past Pupils are the largest group in the Salesian Past Pupils are the largest group in the Salesian FamilyFamily

The PPA VisionThe PPA Vision – a network of friends, – a network of friends, strengthened by common values, within the strengthened by common values, within the International Salesian Family, working for a International Salesian Family, working for a better societybetter society

Current PPA National Council ObjectivesCurrent PPA National Council Objectives

Every School to have an active Past Pupil AssociationEvery School to have an active Past Pupil Association

Research all School Leavers on their NeedsResearch all School Leavers on their Needs

Presentations to School Heads, Staff & GovernorsPresentations to School Heads, Staff & Governors

Further develop National and Local Further develop National and Local WebsitesWebsites

Increase active Membership to 2,000Increase active Membership to 2,000

Increase visibility of our sharing Salesian MissionIncrease visibility of our sharing Salesian Missionby volunteer and financial supportby volunteer and financial support

Salesian Mission Appeal Salesian Mission Appeal 2003/42003/4

First National Past Pupil Project.First National Past Pupil Project.

‘‘Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa need clean water’.need clean water’.

Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia. Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia. COMPLETED - CONGRATULATIONSCOMPLETED - CONGRATULATIONS

Salesian Mission Appeal 2003/4Salesian Mission Appeal 2003/4

High Level Water\Storage Tanks and 3 Water Reservoirs installed


2nd National Past Pupil Project.2nd National Past Pupil Project.

‘‘Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa need Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa need Electricity’.Electricity’.

Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Two Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Two Electricity Generators being providedElectricity Generators being provided

Delivered and gratefully receivedDelivered and gratefully received

Before – what was left after the previous equipment was looted

After – Arrival from the UK of the second Generator at the Salesian Polytechnic in Monrovia

SMILE 2004-5

Salesian Past Pupils (Great Britain)£12,032for our electricity supply.THANKYOU

Fr Joe Brown on hand to witness the arrival of the Generator and to receive the heartfelt “Thank you” from the beneficiaries.A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT


3rd National Past Pupil Project.3rd National Past Pupil Project.

‘‘Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa need healthcare productsneed healthcare products

Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Being provided with new anti-Being provided with new anti-Malaria drugs and HIV/Aids drugs. Malaria drugs and HIV/Aids drugs. DELIVERED DELIVERED

The recipients awaiting their turn to receive the benefits of your generous contributions


4th National Past Pupil Project.4th National Past Pupil Project.

Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa Salesian Schoolchildren in Africa still need healthcare productsstill need healthcare products

Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Don Bosco Polytechnic, Liberia – Being provided with new anti-Malaria Being provided with new anti-Malaria drugs and HIV/Aids drugs. So we drugs and HIV/Aids drugs. So we repeat 2005/6repeat 2005/6efforteffort

Salesian Mission Appeal 2006/7Salesian Mission Appeal 2006/7

Mission Appeal 2006/7Mission Appeal 2006/7

Result:

This was our second year of providing medications for the relief of Malaria and HIV/Aids.

As a result surpassing our target we were able to save the lives of an extra 10,000 youngsters from the curse of Malaria.

This resulted in over 30,000 children being saved.


4th National Past Pupil Project.4th National Past Pupil Project. An Educational project in three West An Educational project in three West African CountriesAfrican Countries For this year's Appeal, we planned to For this year's Appeal, we planned to support personal scholarships to cover tuition support personal scholarships to cover tuition and in some cases also boarding fees, to 90 and in some cases also boarding fees, to 90 needy children and students in Salesian needy children and students in Salesian schools in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeriaschools in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria

Mission 2007/8 ResultMission 2007/8 Result

Result:

Due to raising much more than our target we have been able to increase the number of students supported from 90 to 160 between the three West African Countries/

On the next slide is a sample copy of the individual reports we received on these students.

Sample of Student Reports Sample of Student Reports received for 2008/9received for 2008/9

Promotional Poster Photo - Promotional Poster Photo - 2007/82007/8


For this year we decided to repeat the Schooling/Boarding project for another year and we plan to raise £16,000.00 pounds for this purpose.

Promotional Flyer for 2008/9 is on the next slide.

Promotional Flyer 2008/9Promotional Flyer 2008/9

Mission Appeal 2008/9 Year 2 : Scholarships for Children

in Salesian Schools in AfricaDear Salesian, These are the faces of some of the 160 children given tuition scholarships from your most generous donation to last year's

National Past Pupil Appeal. Against a target of £13,500 you gave over £16,000, and enabled us to increase the numbers of scholarships from 90 to 160 children in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria in the academic year starting in September 2008. We have received an individual report card for each child and will be able to monitor their academic progress each term. National Council has decided that our 2008/9 Appeal should continue the scholarships for these children for a second year, and our target is to at least match the £16,000 collected last year. Any donation would be welcome. But could you, or your family and friends donate the annual fee (average cost £100) for one of these young people to receive a full year's education?You can make your donation (by cheque made out to 'Salesians of Don Bosco') to the Past Pupil Associations in Battersea, Blaisdon, Cowley, Farnborough or Shrigley, or post direct to:-

'Scholarship Appeal 2008/9 c/o Pat Howes : National Treasurer, 3 Wisley Road, Battersea, SW11 6NF'

Yours in Don BoscoPatrick Morrissey : National President

SummarySummary

Salesian Past Pupils are a large Salesian Past Pupils are a large international organisation.international organisation.

We have an inspirational vision as We have an inspirational vision as a world-wide force for good.a world-wide force for good.

We want you to join usWe want you to join us Or help us in our mission. Or help us in our mission.

Your Local AssociationYour Local Association

– – The Next Steps?The Next Steps?

The Salesian The Salesian School SongSchool Song

BY TIME ENDEARED THE MOREBY TIME ENDEARED THE MORE

ALL HAIL SALESIAN SCHOOL TO THEEALL HAIL SALESIAN SCHOOL TO THEE

OUR HEARTS SHALL EVER LOYAL BEOUR HEARTS SHALL EVER LOYAL BE

TO THEE AND FRIENDS OF YORETO THEE AND FRIENDS OF YORE

AND MEMORIES THAT SHALL NEVER FADEAND MEMORIES THAT SHALL NEVER FADE

WHEREVER WE MAY ROAMWHEREVER WE MAY ROAM

SHALL RIVET FAST THE FRIENDSHIPS MADESHALL RIVET FAST THE FRIENDSHIPS MADE

IN YOUTH AND BOYHOOD’S HOMEIN YOUTH AND BOYHOOD’S HOME

LONG LIVE O ALMA MATERLONG LIVE O ALMA MATER

ON THEE MAY BLESSINGS RAINON THEE MAY BLESSINGS RAIN

AND MAY THY SONS HEREAFTERAND MAY THY SONS HEREAFTER

AND MAY THY SONS HEREAFTERAND MAY THY SONS HEREAFTER

BRING HONOUR TOBRING HONOUR TO THY NAME

Salesian School Song.lnk

Presentation developed by: National CouncilPresentation developed by: National Council


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