10 WINTER NEWSLETTER 2025 CHAPLAINCY&RE Month of the Rosary Throughout October, the College marked the Month of the Rosary through prayer and reflection. Students and staff were encouraged to rediscover the Rosary as a source of peace and stillness, and to reflect on Mary’s guiding presence in nurturing hope and faith within the school community. Savio House Retreat In November, over 80 of our Year 7 students participated in a residential retreat at Savio House. Focused on the theme of ‘Bridges’, the retreat invited pupils to reflect on their relationships with themselves, with others and with God. Time for prayer was complemented by activities such as walks to White Nancy and exploration of the local landscape. The hospitality of the Savio House community and the excellent catering contributed to a memorable and enriching experience. Sixth Form Students Gather for Philosophy & Ethics Conference Sixth Form students from four Salesian schools across the UK came together in London for a Philosophy and Ethics Conference hosted at St John Bosco College, Battersea. Students attended from St John Bosco; Salesian School, Chertsey; Salesian College, Farnborough and Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton. The day featured two keynote lectures from leading scholars in the field. Professor Daphne Hampson, a prominent theologian whose work forms part of the AQA Religious Studies specification, delivered a thought-provoking session on Christianity and Feminism, challenging students to consider how contemporary scholarship engages with questions of gender, theology, and tradition. Reverend Dr Martin Poulsom SDB, a respected philosopher and member of the Salesian community, followed with an accessible and engaging presentation on the Ontological Argument for the existence of God. His talk offered students a clear and rigorous exploration of one of philosophy’s most enduring debates. In addition to the academic programme, students from Thornleigh Salesian College extended their visit with a cultural experience in the capital, including a guided walk through central London and an evening performance of Wicked in the West End. The conference provided an enriching opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of key philosophical and theological themes, while also connecting with peers from across the Salesian network.
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