Br. Tony Burrows

Since leaving the Scholasticate in 1968 I taught at Gladstone (3 years), Innisfail (2), Kogarah (2), Innisfail (8) including the last three as Principal. Then to St Josephs College. The first three years I did B.Ed (Industrial Arts) while taking Dorms, sports teams, night study etc. Then another three yrs in charge of Yr 11. 1991 went too Rosalie as Principal. 1996 to Manziana and Chicago where I completed M.RE.\

1997 arrived in Solomon Islands - Vanga Point. I started off as deputy Principal to a local Brother. Taught a variety of vocational subjects and started helping local staff develop teaching skills. All were qualified in trades but no teacher training. This later developed into establishment of a nationally recognized Teachers college at Vanga.1993 became Principal of the Rural Training Centre. The place continues to develop. The Rural training centre is expanding in size and range of subjects, the Teachers College is about to be doubled in size and we have started to build a Primary school for the local people. I am on a National board to implement Vocational Education policy in the country.This is a work that I thoroughly enjoy. We work with many of the most disadvantaged in the country and there is a real sense for me of doing the work of Champagnat.Regards to all. Sorry I'll miss the gathering at Mittagong