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A Brief School History
The Brothers of the Christian Schools, commonly called the De La Salle Brothers,
were founded by St. John Baptist De La Salle in 1680 in France. St. La Salle
is the Patron of Teachers.
In
1928, Brother Aimar bought 10 acres of land in Boundary Street which constituted
the property of La Salle College. On 5th November 1930, Sir William Peel,
then Governor of Hong Kong, laid the foundation stone of the school. The
College opened its doors to its first students in December 1931 and got into
full swing in 1932.
During World War II (1939-45) the school buildings were requisitioned
as an internment camp by the British Government and later as a hospital by
the Japanese. After the war, the British Government once again requisitioned
the College which then had to operate from temporary buildings in Perth Street,
Homantin. On 1st August 1959, the College was handed back to the Brothers.
Between July 1977 to May 1979, the old building was knocked down to
make way for a new well endowed school. The Track and Field was completed
in October 1981. The new school was officially opened by Sir Murray MacLehose,
the Governor at the time, on 19th February 1982.
Under the School Improvement Programme (SIP), two new wings were constructed.
They were connected by a link bridge overlooking the Swimming Pool. They
were open for use in September 2005. On 15th December 2006, the new building
was officially opened by The Honourable Professor Arthur Li, Secretary of
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75th Anniversary Celebration
La Salle College is celebrating her 75th Anniversary, from December 2006 through
December 2007. A year-round celebration with all sorts of activities will
begin on 15th December 2006. The year is also marked by its drive to raise
funds for the enhancement in teaching and learning – “75th Jubilee Gift Campaign”.
It has received a very warm response from all sectors of the school since
its establishment.
| 15th Dec 2006 |
Thanksgiving Mass (10:00 am-12:00 pm) |
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SIP Grand Opening (1:30-3:00 pm) |
| 3rd-4th Feb 2007 |
Open Day |
| 25th March 2007 |
Walkathon |
| 12th May 2007 |
Education Symposium |
| 15th - 18th July 2007 |
Annual School Concert |
| 1st - 8th Dec 2007 |
Home-coming Week |
| 8th Dec 2007 |
Jubilee Dinner |
* Dates are tentative, subject to the confirmation of organizing parties.
■ The 75th Celebration Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal
Bishop Joseph Zen in the morning of 15th December. His Excellency will celebrate
the Thanksgiving Mass in the School Football Field.
■ SIP Grand Opening has the honour of inviting Professor Arthur Li, Secretary
of Education and Manpower, to unveil the Plaque which marks the official opening
of the two new annexes of the school: Brother Cassian Wing and Brother Aimar
Wing.
■ The two-day Open Days are scheduled on 3rd and 4th February 2007. After the
Opening Ceremony on 3rd February, guests can visit the classrooms and laboratories
lined up with exhibitions and themed displays. A fair will be held on 4th February
with game stalls, food court, mega games, live performances and mass games.
The Open Days will be complete with burying the time capsule at the closing
ceremony on 4th February.
■ Education Symposium
The theme will be on
helping Hong Kong students to ride on the challenges and seize on the opportunities
offered in the global world.
■ A Musical on the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle will be staged in July
2007. It is an authentic home-grown production by our students, a ground-breaking
attempt in the school.
■ The Home-coming Week in the first week of December 2007 will be a great Reunion
in Hong Kong for Lasallians all over the world.
■ The year round celebration will be brought to a climax with a Gala Dinner.
It promises to be a most spectacular event with all the old and new faces from
overseas, together with their families. |
