Faith Service Community La Salle College 75 Years

Faith Service Community La Salle College 75 Years of Excellence Lasallian Leadership Camp 2006 Presentation

The Lasallian Way !!! • School Motto – Fides Et Opera (Faith and Works) • Implication: to live our religious beliefs by serving the community • Reminds us of the saying of St. James: "Faith without good works is dead. "

THIS is where we come from! • Established in 1932 • The first campus was located in Boundary Street.

In our early times… • During the WWII, the Government requisitioned the building as an internment camp and later a hospital. The school was moved to Perth Street temporarily.

From the 50’s to the 70’s… • The College buildings were reacquired by Brother Felix from the Military Authorities in 1959.

What happened next? ? ? • In mid 1970’s, the old building was demolished, and a new building was erected on La Salle Road – which is the current building • Current Development An extension with two new wings, namely Brother Aimar Wing and Brother Cassian Wing, was built.

Just let you know more about us… • Size: ~1800 students in 44 classes • Over 60 clubs and societies (Sports, music, interest, academic, religious, service, cultural) • Participation in external activities • Exchange Programmes

What else…? • Major Organisations – La Salle College Old Boys’ Association – La Salle College Parent – Teacher Association – La Salle College Student Association – La Salle College Catholic Society – Lasallian Youth Movement

Our Achievements • Achievements: – International Activities – Interschool / Local Activities • Sports • Music • Cultural – Academic (HKCEE / HKALE)

OK! Let’s talk something else…

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For your reference… • Established 29 years ago • Consists of 3 groups – Liturgy Group: Organising Monthly Mass and special liturgies – Service Group: Organising various services for Catholic and Non-Catholic students – Promotion Group: Promoting our functions to students

Objectives – To support the school in carrying out her mission of Christian Education. – To introduce the Christian concept of life to students. – To spread the Good News of God to Non-Catholic students. – To unify and to enrich the spiritual life of Catholic students. – To let students know more about religious matters and have a deeper impression on Catholicism.

Year Theme Faith, Service & Community Through serving the community and contributing to the society, students can strengthen their faith, and have a deeper understanding of Catholicism.

WOW! We got plenty to do! • • • • Monthly Mass Prayer Services Caritas Bazaar Feast Day Mass Founder’s Week Reconciliation Service for Advent and Lent Christmas Carol Service 75 th Anniversary Mass Passover Meal Easter Service Spiritual Days for F. 1 -7 Catholics Catechumen Class Cell Gathering

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I am… • Established in 1997 • Aim – Faith – Service – Community • Objective – Promote the unique Lasallian Spirit to all Lasallians in Hong Kong • Serve the needy and the underprivileged • Unite Lasallians who share the same spirit of Faith, Service, and Community

Activities • • Fund Raising Campaigns Service projects Founder’s Week Product selling – Papers – T-shirts

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What makes up the LSCSA?

Something you HAVE TO know • Established in 1974 • Previously called The Prefect Board • Consists of 6 Departments

Our Mission • Provide Welfare Services to all students in La Salle College • Organise various functions and enhance interschool relationships • Provide students a ground to serve the school and to utilise their talents.

Activities • Product Selling – T-shirts, Cushions, Organisers, Sweaters – Past Paper ordering – Newspaper ordering – School bilingual magazine (The Lasallian)

Activities • Featured Activities – The Talent Quest – The Annual Christmas Ball – The Clubs Promotion Fair – Joint School Oral Practice for HKCEE & HKALE – Joint School Summer Project – Fun Day

It’s time for us to round up …

Thank you soooo much!!! • Sources of Information: – www. lasalle. edu. hk – www. lscoba. com