The District Mission Team has been in contact with schools and pastoral centres to provide an update/ reminder regarding the Lasallian Awards and Founder’s Day.

Monastery National School, Ardee, celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The theme was, Catholic Schools Week 2024 – Communities of Service. 

The many activities in De La Salle School Basildon over the past few weeks have included a Christmas hamper collection, sharing an Epiphany Blessing and making plans for an outside, sustainable, inclusive, multipurpose teaching and wellbeing space.

The District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta, along with the global Lasallian Family is mourning the loss of Br. George Whyte, of the Miguel House Community in Castletown, who passed away on Sunday January 21st, just a week short of his 90th birthday.

The Retreat Team at Castletown are continuing to sow the seeds of love among the young people who continue to attend in great numbers.

Students at St Peter’s Bournemouth had a busy time of late as they experienced a day at catering college and had success in the Bar Mock Squad regional heats.

St. Gerald’s DLS College embraced the theme of Catholic Schools as Communities of Service, weaving a tapestry of activities and reflections that celebrated the commitment to both faith and action.

For Holocaust Memorial Day this year in St Gregory’s, we have been using this year’s theme from the Holocaust Memorial Trust and exploring the concept of freedom in Chaplaincy, tutor time and lessons this week. 

The wonderful work encouraged at De La Salle School St Helens is continuing through a number of projects that see students and staff live the Lasallian core values.

Students at De La Salle College Macroom have displayed their talents in a variety of ways over the past few weeks as they continue to embrace many new experiences.

It was a busy return to work for the retreat team at St. John’s, Ballyfermot after the Christmas break.

St. Benildus College, First and Second Year celebrated Grandparents’ Day in December to recognise and celebrate the love, care, and support that grandparents bring into our lives.

The Year 12 students in De La Salle High School, Downpatrick, enjoyed a Study Skills Seminar, hosted by Mr. Keeley, Head of Year 12.

It’s nice when a new book comes out about a school and Liam Muldowney has recently publish one such book about his years in school in Churchtown, particularly in “The Prep”.

This month St. Seton’s celebrated the Feast Day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a remarkable and pioneering woman who our school was named after because she is the Patron Saint of New Beginnings.

An exciting job opportunity has arisen at St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury, with applications being invited for the position of Retreat Coordinator.

Students at De La Salle College Senior School in Malta illustrated their caring side ahead of Christmas as they took time to think of those in need through the 'Coats For A cause Campaign'.

The Leavening Project is a recent addition to our curriculum at De La Salle College, Jersey, specifically designed for our Year 12 students. It is an invitation for our young learners to play an active role in shaping their community and initiating positive change.

St Patrick’s Grammar School, Downpatrick, was honoured as the Recipient of the Spirit of Catholic Education Award 2024 at the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.