After mid-term break at Castletown Pastoral Centre, November has seen us welcome a variety of Transition Year groups, in addition to a Student Council group that came for leadership training, while remembering those who have gone before us.

Ove the past few weeks, the Lasallian Family have enjoyed a number of initiatives that highlight the value of community and making positive connections, including hosting a coffee morning for parents, celebrating World Children’s Day and welcoming Director of Formation, Pat Walsh, for a visit.

The History department at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School took 38 students to Ypres in Belgium for a tour of the World War One Battlefields in June. The group went for three days and had a fantastic time visiting many of the important sites associated with World War One.

The Student Leadership team at De La Salle College Macroom have been very active recently in helping to share the message of our Mission throughout the school.

Lecale Trinity Grammar School proudly marked its official opening on Thursday, 19 September 2024 with a mass celebrated by Bishop Alan McGukian and the unveiling of the school plaque by Bishop McGukian and Brother Ben Hanlon fsc, Provincial of the De La Salle Brothers.

Advent is approaching and we are reminded to prepare for the Light coming into the world by people putting up Christmas trees and lights galore.

The celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of St Cassian’s Centre began in October with a very special retreat.

Students at De La Salle College Senior School took the opportunity to enhance their local community through living the Five Core Principles, by generously giving their time and energy to take part in voluntary work.

Students and staff and De La Salle School in Basildon took part in a special ceremony to mark Remembrance Day.

Students and educators across the District are invited to take part in an exciting initiative as part of the celebrations to mark 75 years since our Founder, John Baptist de La Salle, was declared a Saint.

The success of events to celebrate the visit of Brother Superior General Armin have once again highlighted the passion that exists in our District for the Lasallian Mission.

As the 18th edition of the International Lasallian Days for Peace (ILDP) drew to a close, we were reminded of the profound realities faced by migrants, as highlighted in our collaboration with the NGO, Asylum Speakers.

Among the many activities at St Benildus College in Dublin, staff and students have been taking steps to care for their mental health this month.

On Wednesday, Brother Superior General Armin Luistro travelled to St Helens, where visited De La Salle School followed by a meeting with the District Council, and also met with the Brothers in St John’s House.

One of the main reasons for the visit of Brother Superior General Armin Luistro to the District was to attend the official celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of St Cassian’s, Kintbury.

The Five Core Principles are very much at the heart of life in De La Salle College Waterford as recent events and initiatives have highlighted once again.

Students at Stella Maris Junior School were treated to many experiences as enjoyed a Eucharistic Celebration, explored the theme of peace, celebrated Animal Awareness Week and ADHD Day, among other initiatives.

St Peter’s Catholic School opened their Chapel doors to parents and carers for a new initiative ‘Exploring Together’. In an increasing secular world, sharing our faith, encouraging young people and keeping them excited about their faith can be a challenge for us all.

Every year in October, all the schools across the North Staffs Deanery gather together for the Combined Schools Mass and once again St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was present.

Students at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School are never short of very interesting activities and the past few weeks saw them broaden their horizons by experiencing STEM projects, sailing, and Reach for the Sky, while teachers took part in an ultra-marathon.