Salesian College at Farnborough in Hampshire was founded in 1901 and is an Independent Catholic Grammar School of about 500 boys aged 11 to 18 years. Staff are highly qualified and, with the Salesians, form a closely-knit team, dedicated to the academic, cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional development of each boy.
This is achieved by the use of The Preventive System of Education promoted by St John Bosco and based on the three principles of Reason, Religion & Kindness. These principles encourage the boys to develop a strong sense of responsibility and a caring attitude towards each other and the Community at large.
Traditionally, academic achievements are high and our examination results are impressive. The friendliness and mutual respect that exist between staff and pupils provides a family and Christian ethos conducive to good order, confidence and scholarship.
A new รบ1.5m building programme will be completed in the summer of 1998 and will provide a new IT suite, Art Room, Technology area and other specialist teaching facilities. This will compliment the existing accommodation which is of a high order.
Sporting achievements are highly valued. The College owns a very pleasant and spacious Sportsfield, situated at five minutes walking distance which comprises football and rugby pitches, two cricket squares, training areas and running track. There is also an enclosed multi-purpose sports area. The activities available include soccer, tennis, dry-slope skiing, badminton, basketball, table tennis, squash, and rugby. Teams are entered for the usual local and county sporting competitions at all levels with outstanding success. 75% of the school population represent it at some sporting activity during the year. The school boasts District, County and National representatives.
Public Speaking, Music, Choir & Orchestra, Drama and Debating Societies all flourish and there are many other extra curricular activities. Outings include two skiing trips each year, holiday camps to Guernsey, an Adventure Week in the Lake District and sporting tours.
The School has a chapel for liturgical functions and quiet reflection. There is also a resident Chaplain.
The School is a member of the Independent Schools Association, the Catholic Independent Schools Conference and the Independent Schools Careers Organisation.
Prospective parents are always welcome to come and experience our school in action.
Alumni - Sean Devereux (School Captain 1982) killed in Somalia 2 January 1993, while working for UNICEF.
