9 SPRING NEWSLETTER 2024 Tuesday - Faith in Action Expo and Dan Sargansion On Tuesday we welcomed visitors from charities and organisations all around the country to take part in our ‘Faith in Action Expo’. Year 7 and 8, 12 students visited each stall and were given a flavour of what each organisation does to put faith into action. Contributors included Mary’s Meals, Aid to the Church in Need, CAFOD, Caritas Salford, Laudato Si Centre, Salesians Vocations, Million Minutes and Urban Outreach. Former professional rugby player Dan Sargansion spoke to our Year 10, 11 and Sixth Form students: I offer a story of my life that bridges the worlds of professional rugby and education. I suffered for the entire duration of my 12 year career, unconsciously at first, until it began unignorable. Having been able to overcome my mental health issues, I have been able to reflect and extract the lessons within the depths of my struggle, which I am now beyond passionate about relaying to younger generations. It was only the passing of my little brother, who was suffering deeply with mental health, that gave me the courage and enabled me to really look inwards and uncover my own insecurities, crippling doubts and low level of self-worth. Wednesday - Feast of St John Bosco All lessons were cancelled on Wednesday as we celebrated the feast of Don Bosco! There was a real ‘oratory’ feel around the school, as classes took part in may different activities, including: Quizzes, Big Sings, film time, silent disco, circus skills, leadership workshops (led by Bright Leaders), SDG projects, and team sports. Many Year 11 students enjoyed a day together at the Trafford Centre, while the Sixth Form had a well-being day, with many students opting to spend the day in the great outdoors! At the end of the day, the staff gathered together in the chapel with the Salesian community to celebrate Mass for the feast, and enjoyed some social time together afterwards. It was a wonderful celebration!
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