Salesian Institute opens Don Bosco Gymnasium, launches Interclass Games

(MissionNewswire) The Don Bosco Salesian Institute, located in Parnamirim, Brazil, opened the Don Bosco Gymnasium in September. The opening ceremony for the new sports facility launched the Interclass Games, part of the 15th anniversary celebration of the school’s foundation.

Father Ilmário Pinheiro, rector, said, “In addition to expanding recreation and sports options for students, the new space reaffirms the institute’s commitment to the integral formation of young people through an environment that encourages physical well-being, social interaction and sports practice, in line with the ideals of Don Bosco.”

The gym is a significant investment in sport and education. It offers a capacity for 824 spectators in fixed stands with the possibility of accommodating an additional 452 mobile seats in and around the entrance area.

There is an official multi-sport field, bathrooms and changing rooms suitable for people with disabilities. The new space also features an administrative room, a warehouse and a parking lot with 235 parking spaces. The technological innovations include thermal and acoustic insulation panels, the use of natural lighting, and an intelligent automation system that allows remote control of lights, gates and air conditioning. The contemporary architecture emphasizes the connection between interior and exterior space with doors opening to the gardens around the structure.

“The work was completed in just seven months, after 11 months of project planning and development,” explained Thiago Pinto, the lead engineer. “With the official dimensions for the various sports disciplines, thermal comfort and fire-fighting system, the gym offers a complete structure for school and sports events.”

Sports play a significant role in Salesian education. Playing sports and being a part of team teaches youth team work, discipline, punctuality and responsibility. The lessons learned on the field can also be used in the classroom.

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