Catholic Schools Week at De La Salle College Churchtown

De La Salle College celebrated Catholic School’s week this year from January 24th – February 1st. This Year’s theme was ‘Living Life to the full’.

The week began with two 5th Year students introducing the school community to the meaning behind the theme and read a short reflection to the whole school community over the intercom. Reflections were read throughout the week by a representative from each year group on the intercom also.  

It was an action packed week, not only in the Religious Education Classrooms, but throughout the school community and wider community of Churchtown. 1st, 3rd and TY classes made affirmation bracelets symbolising a renewal for 2022. Students worked on presentations on our founder John Baptist de La Salle and on the Le Chéile Trust.

As restrictions began to lift, students were invited to Good Shepherd Church, our local Church in Churchtown. There, they were given a tour of the Church and were spoken to by a member of the local community and past pupil of De La Salle College. He told us of the services and ceremonies the Church provides to the local people in the community. This was of particular benefit to our RE classes with an introduction to ‘Sacred spaces’.

On St Brigid’s day (1st February), students learned about St Brigid and the symbology of the beginning of Spring. They had the opportunity to make St Brigid’s crosses / Celtic crosses in our arts and crafts workshop.

The week was filled with a sense of renewal and strength going into 2022.  #csw22 #wearesalle