Don Bosco Learning Center focuses on promoting curiosity, creativity

(MissionNewswire) The Don Bosco Learning Center in Quetta, Pakistan, launched the “Early Learning Adventures” program for children ages 3-4, laying the foundation for their educational development. In addition to promoting individual growth, the program seeks to have a positive impact on the local community by forming young students who are confident, socially aware and curious. The goal is to empower a generation that contributes significantly to Quetta’s progress.

Father Sami Ghouri, director, explained, “This new program aims to provide a stimulating educational environment and incorporates a curriculum that includes game-based learning, early literacy, calculation and the development of social skills. The focus is on promoting curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning.”

At a ceremony marking the occasion, the students were greeted by Brother Francis Nhat, principal. He reminded the children of the importance of turning dreams into reality and the power of active engagement in shaping their future. The Don Bosco Learning Center believes in the transformative power of education and considers it the key to unlocking opportunities and creating a better life.

Fr. Ghouri also addressed the school community, sharing words of encouragement and hope. He expressed his confidence in the promise and optimism that each of the students embodies, underscoring their potential to achieve greatness through education. He added, “As educators, it is a privilege to accompany students on their journey, enabling them to discover their passions, unleash their potential and pursue their dreams.”

Salesian schools provide economic benefits, scholarships and accommodations for students from the poorest families so that education is not only accessible but also an incentive for parents to send their children to school. Pakistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in South Asia at less than 50%. Although the country’s constitution acknowledges free and compulsory education between the ages of 5-16, the rule is often not followed in rural areas for those over age 13.

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