As we move quickly towards the end of the year at De La Salle College Waterford, the most noteworthy events happening in the school will be the official opening of our new building and the continued work on the reconditioning of the school organ.

Students from the Lasallian Ambassador team at St Margaret Ward led the school community in a celebration Liturgy to kick off the Easter season at the start of last term.

Summer burst through our doors this month at De La Salle Retreat Centre Dublin in the form of sunshine, new people and new schools.

After a refreshing Easter break the Castletown Retreat team has returned to the Centre and continue to welcome groups and also paid tribute to the inspiration of Br. Mike Murphy.

The past month has been another very busy one for all at De La Salle College in Malta with staff and students undertaking formation, fundraising and Lenten activities, as well as taking part in Easter celebrations and Church visits.

 The Castletown Community has experienced many activities over the past month, including the hosting of Meitheal students and the District Chapter, while there was also a memorable visit to a local Abbey.

As part of the 120th Anniversary of the arrival of the Brothers of De La Salle in Malta, the Lasallian District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta is organising a number of events to mark this occasion.

Day 1 of District Chapter 2023 was held in Castletown on Saturday April 15th and attended by delegates, observers and guests from across the District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta.

Students at Cardinal Langley RC High School have been very active over recent weeks as they have taken part in a retreat in St Cassian’s Kintbury, while also displaying their Lasallian Values through a variety of charitable initiatives.

The District’s plans for the next four years took a significant step forward on Saturday April 15th when Capitulants at Day 1 of District Chapter 2023 gave their backing to the proposals agreed at the Mission Assembly in February.

The Brothers in Malta held their annual retreat during the Easter period. This year the retreat was held in an innovative manner as it was animated by teachers, partners and students from the two Lasallian colleges in Malta.

The District of Ireland, Great Britain & Malta is currently inviting applications for the full-time position of Director of Formation.

Students at St Benild School have had many occasions to celebrate in recent weeks including, walking with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, World Down Syndrome Day and International Women’s Day.

As we approach the Easter break, pupils at Castlebar Primary School can reflect on a busy few weeks where they took part in a range of events.

Lasallians in the District are reminded that registration is open for the Induction Lasallian CPD in Malta which takes from August 16th to 23rd. This is the extended induction formation programme and is available to anyone working in a Lasallian school or centre.

There has been much to keep students at Stella Maris Junior School busy over the past few weeks as they have been given the opportunity to live their Lasallian values, learn about science, welcome German students and to their bit for charity, among many other activities.

Ahead of the start of the District Chapter in April, the District Chapter Prayer has been shared with the Lasallian Family.

Students from St Stephen’s Boys National School in Wateford have been displaying their creative talents by producing an award-winning movie, while also earning recognition for living the Lasallian values.

Br. Mark Jordan from Downpatrick has shared images sculpted in trees and highlights the significance of their message.

The team at the De La Salle Retreat Centre have been taking to the road in recent weeks as they visit schools for a variety of retreats, while they are also preparing for an open day after the Easter holidays.