At DBCAS we believe that through education we empower students to make positive choices throughout their lives. We believe education is a life-long pursuit and it is incumbent on us to instill in our students a love of learning as well as giving them the skills that will encourage them to pursue education for life.

The heart of DBCAS has its origins in the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Our institution is informed by the fact that we are an extension of the Roman Catholic Church, and are therefore a means by which the Church can fulfill its mission of proclaiming the good news of salvation to all. Jesus is at the heart of all that we do and the pervasiveness of Christ is experienced in all activities within the campus.

Educational Practice at DBCAS is underpinned, by the charism of Saint John Bosco and his preventative system which is based entirely on reason and faith, and above all, on loving kindness.

DBCAS aims to provide an environment in which all students feel safe and happy and are able to develop to their full potential. The college atmosphere caters for the needs of all students through a curriculum that is responsive to individual student needs. Our curriculum is engaging and challenging, aimed at developing a holistic personality and is delivered by competent and caring teachers, supported by sympathetic structures and policies.

The Salesian System of Education – The Preventive System

All educational activities within a Salesian School is carried out according to a basic philosophy which is usually referred to as The Preventive System. The Preventive System is a stream of positive activity flowing throughout the institution, from the Principal to the youngest students which by its very positiveness excludes disorders and negativity.

'Prae-venire' in Latin from which comes the word ‘preventive’, means "to come before hand". The System demands an open, ready mind, constantly on the alert, ready and prepared for any eventuality. It lays upon the Principal and his team, the responsibility of creating an educative environment which allows the teachers and students to carry out their duties without tension or hardship. In this regard the physical and educational structures would be constantly reviewed so that any incidental cause of disorder may be eliminated.

The Preventive System demands from the teachers a well-planned, suitable, interesting course of studies for the students. How often disciplinary problems among the students are the direct result of hasty, or non-prepared classes! Students should know in advance the year’s general program, the monthly and weekly proposed areas to cover. A teacher who does not conscientiously prepare his classes, fails not only against the Preventive System, but also against justice. Teachers are assistants, guides and directors, and should be found often with the students. They should join, if possible, in student activities, be present in recreation with them, not as supervisors, but as assistants.

The Monitor System of St. John Bosco is to be favored. Teachers, therefore, will delegate areas of responsibility to suitable class members. Students must always be kept busy and occupied, in the classroom and outside it. This demands far-sightedness, planning and organization.

In this atmosphere of positive activity, understanding and tolerance, the real work of education – personality and character development – can be carried on. Gentleness, understanding and patience must be exercised at all times.

"The System is based entirely on reason and religion, and above all, on kindness; therefore it excludes all violent punishment, and tries to do without the slightest chastisement." (St. John Bosco).