As the school year comes to a close in De La Salle School St Helens, the 1719 Society have had a chance to reflect on their many achievements. One of the members, Beth Perry, has taken to opportunity to look back at some of the highlights of a productive and memorable year.

Delegates, observers and guests from across the District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta gathered at Stella Maris Community for Day 2 of the District Chapter on Saturday May 20th.

The Lasallian District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta officially celebrated the arrival of Brothers on the islands 120 years ago with a number of events to mark the historic milestone.

St Peter’s Catholic School Bournemouth competed in the Bar Mock Trial National Final competition in London and it proved to be an absolutely unforgettable experience.

The positivity created by the success of the District Mission Assembly has felt throughout the District since the memorable event in Malta in February, and the mood has been captured by one of the delegates, Br. John Deeney, who presented the following reflection at the District Chapter in Castletown.

Students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Downpatrick have once again displayed their concern for the environment with the Eco Council continuing their great work and one student earning an award.

The team at De La Salle Retreat Centre in Belfast have been helping students explore how they can find God in all things.

Members of the Lasallian Family in Ireland gathered for a social event organised by the MEL Committee Ireland. On Saturday Aprll 22nd the group met at Glendalough and set off for a hike in the spectacular surroundings.

It has been a memorable time for students at St Peter’s Catholic School Bournemouth with a trip to Oxford and continuing work on the Lasallian Awards among the many highlights.

It has been all action at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School in Cardiff over the past few weeks as students have continued their great work with the Eco Club, displaying creative skills and celebrating Eisteddfod.

Rose Michael from RNLI in Howth visited TY students at Ard Scoil La Salle Raheny to discuss water safety after spending a week out in RNLI Howth learning about what they do and the services they provide in December.

During Wellbeing Week at St Gerald’s De La Salle College, our Guidance Counsellor, Ms Geraghty, delivered an informative session on stress management to our 6th year classes.

First year students at De La Salle College Churchtown organised an event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. Key to the success of this day was the inspiring presentation given by Luis Allen who is a 6th year student from Salesian College Celbridge.

On Tuesday evening, the Year 10 Mandarin Excellence Programme students from St Joseph’s College Beulah Hill set off to Birmingham to take part in the 'Journey to the east - A Voyage of Discovery' with Mr Austin and Mr Dench.

Activities at De La Salle College Malta Junior School in recent weeks have included celebrations for Earth Day and raising awareness about autism.

TY students who are just back from a trip to Northern Italy. The lads got a tour of the San Siro in Milan. They visited Verona and Venice and spent a day in Gardaland at the theme park.

Lasallians from across the District and Region gathered at Kintbury for ‘Seeing Beyond’ the District Lasallian follow-up programme over Palm Sunday weekend.

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.