Don Bosco Technical School, Gabutu celebrates 40 years of dedication, commitment, and service in the field of service education. The theme: Grateful – Hopeful – Youthful, is a joyful expression of appreciation to the pioneer Salesians, benefactors, staff, students, and well-wishers and to all who have been part of building up the hearts and minds of our young people of Papua New Guinea.

The Salesian Dream:

At the age of 9, Johnny Bosco, had a dream which became the guiding star in his work for young people. From that day onwards, he became a dreamer founding ‘vast movements’ and launching ambitious ventures all with the sole purpose of saving the souls of the young.

“Don Bosco’s educational system is based on ‘The Preventive System’. It encompasses Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. It is a system that offers Hope to young people. In this environment the young people strive to become the best version of themselves, and they find their place in this world”, states Fr Pedro Sachitula SDB.

In Papua New Guinea, the late Archbishop ToPaivo, dreamt of something for the youth of Port Moresby. Only those with Grade 10 certificates could dream of a good job. The Archbishop saw the need for a high school where young people could learn technical skills to enable them to find their place in society. Thus, he invited the Salesians, but it was only his successor Archbishop Peter Kurongku, who welcomed the sons of Don Bosco to set foot in Port Moresby.