by Dorothy Fernandes for BISMumbai

The academic year 2025-2026 commenced with a Management Conference held for the staff on June 16, 2025. The session began with a short prayer, reading the minutes of the previous meeting, and then an address by the Rector, Fr Dominic Martis.

Fr Martis shared his experience of interacting with the newly appointed teachers, emphasizing that Don Bosco's system of education is deeply child-centred, where educators are called to accompany and guide students at every stage of their growth. He reminded the staff that each one is here with a purpose and mission and encouraged the new members to form their own unique experiences, rather than be influenced by others' opinions or pressures.

He also highlighted the importance of establishing a functional grievance cell, underscoring its role in ensuring a supportive and responsive environment. He added a reflection from the words of the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, emphasizing the essential Salesian call to love and accompany the young with dedication and compassion, thereby stressing the need for a strong sense of Salesian identity. 

Fr Anthony Fonseca, the Principal, took the opportunity to introduce the new staff members and congratulated those teachers who had voluntarily completed professional training courses during the vacation. He called upon teachers to be diligent and efficient in fulfilling their responsibilities and provided valuable guidance on the integration of technology in teaching to improve learning outcomes.