Yearly Archives: 2016

Addressing the pupils as they enter to begin their pre-examination tests. 

Don Bosco primary school began their pre- examination tests yesterday at around 9:00 am right from primary one to primary five .Interviewing some of the pupils after the exams about how the papers had been some who had revised for exams said that the papers were easy and others who did not revised said that the exams were hectic however basing on the past result show that our pupils can stand firm to out compete others pupils who in schools which are old in the country like Namiriango ,Budo and so on praise to our teachers who are really doing their best to that academic standard of the school is up to date .

The last homage by bishops and priests to the late Br Robert

The Archbishop Lwanga presided over the burial rites after bishop Paul had presided over the Eucharistic ceremony. Before paying the last homage to the late he said he is very happy with Salesians in his Diocese of Kampala, he proved to the gathering that he came to know Salesians when was still the vicar general of bishop Emmunal Wamala the current cardinal and he was the one who was sent to give Salesians the place of residence which was Ggaba, he also appreciated the work the Salesians are doing in the world at large. Turning back to the late, the Archbishop said he had never seen such a courageous man like the late brother Robert, a man who is God loving, so prayerful and dedicated to mission as a Salesian. He said that brother has left a very big gap in the congregation and the Kampala Diocese as well. The Archbishop was so curious to know who the lord has prepared to replace the footsteps of Brother Robert but God knows.

BR.ROBERT PUT TO REST

Yesterday the 8^th of November 2016 our dear late Br.Robert was put rest in the community of CALM Namugongo .His corps arrived at round 9:12 am in the CALM community welcomed by brass band of CALM which accompanied the corps to the community chapel where the mourners went for the body view until 10:00 am, then the Eucharistic ceremony began presided over  by the most right reverend Bishop Paul Ssemwogerere the ordinary of Kasana –Luwero the catholic Diocese, con-celebrated by His grace Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese who arrived a bit late thinking that the funeral mass was scheduled for afternoon then priests from different corners of the world including the vice provincial of the AGL,Fr. Celestin Ngoboka and Fr Simon the vice provincial of AFE then sang by the combined choir from Makerere college with the brass band choir of Don Bosco CALM.  

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

The community of CALM and the Salesian congregation at large with deep sorrows announce the sudden death of their confrere the late brother Robert Dias who passed away yesterday evening at around 4:00pm Ugandan time in Case Hospital Kampala .He has been sick for quite a good number of weeks approximately four weeks and finally the Almighty calls him to his final destination .We continue praying for his soul to rest in peace.

The home that evangelizes

We thank the almighty God for having given us the saints in the church whose day was celebrated yesterday .As the community of Namugongo the day was so colorful as you can hear, the whole day was dedicated to prayers and all sorts of celebrations to make the day remarkable and honored. The Director had informed and called upon the Christian community of Namugongo to join in for the mass and indeed they responded to his call positively and the chapel was full that even some Christians sat outside, this showed how we love our patron saints

                          Teachers under instruction and training

We are so blessed with the coming in of profuturo programme in Don Bosco primary school .This programme has come not to destroy or demolish our pupil’s minds but to help them grow with the modernity. The world is moving forward that’s why the administrators of this primary school have thought of introducing the use of tablets in classes .Our pupils will no longer be taught using chalk and boards but tablets and projectors where every pupil is entitled to a tablet. Its the first of the kind to have this programme in our school, pupils and teachers are very happy to use such methodology of learning and teaching .

This morning the Rugby team from Don Bosco primary school went for a Rugby match at Makerere university Rugby ground for a match competition .we await for the forth coming result of the match of which  our pupils having been well trained and even dewormed, they have gone with a lot of courage and assurance of coming back with a victory won .We  are behind them with accompaniment  of prayers and support in this mean moral boosting .

From the left to the right side, Kakuru Derrick (Primary 2,) and his friend James Kutesa, alias Jeje (Primary 1) sharing friendship at CALM

At CALM we have interesting children. Many of them are funny and innocent. There is always a beautiful smile on their face despite the tough situation they passed through before they came to our center. As now, life starts smiling to them, they open doors to friendship and brotherhood. Mr Kakuru Derrick (10 years old) is known as a super active boy.

Pupils at Don Bosco Primary School using ICT (Tablets) under Teacher Fred's supervision

Don Bosco Primary School is improving in many aspects. One of the aspects which are tremendously growing is the use of ICT by the pupils of Don Bosco Primary School. Technology is ruling the world and many organizations in order to remain productive and competitive have to embrace its use. The “Profuturo Project” from Spain is the one that selected some schools in Uganda, among them our Don Bosco Primary, to benefit the fruits of technology. The training session for the teachers on how to use the tablets – HUAWEI (small computers) was successfully achieved.

Brother Robert Dias lying on the sick bed in Case Hospital surrounded by Fr Peter, Fr Elie and Uncle Mzei John

Br Robert Dias, sdb, is admitted in the Case Hospital since Tuesday October 11, 2016. He is under medical care of experienced and specialist doctors. However his state is worsening day after day. Last Sunday October 23, 2016 the doctors decided to take him in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in order to offer him the best treatment. As per now, the Case Hospital is renowned as one of the best hospitals in Uganda. Brother Robert is a Salesian Missionary in Africa.