During the past weeks, as a teacher in the secondary school at De La Salle College, I had the privilege to attend two special occasions where we bid farewell to our Form 5 cohort.
The first of these was a social event that the students themselves planned and organised on May 31. Through everyone’s hard work in promoting the event and selling tickets, the students managed to do an excellent job. Beyond doubt, it was an amazing night spent in good company and an unforgettable experience that everyone enjoyed.
Following this, on June 15, the college organised the graduation ceremony for these students. Starting with the celebration of Holy Mass, it was an evening that highlighted the achievements of these students throughout their years spent in this Lasallian school.
For this group of fifth formers, this year was not simply a year of academic success. They also went a step ahead in embracing the Lasallian values which they gained throughout these years at De La Salle College. Through the selling of tickets for the social event, they also managed to earn a profit which they generously passed on to charity during their graduation.
With an admirable sense of responsibility and commendable altruism, they proudly donated a sum of €500 to Dar Suret il-Bniedem, an organisation that provides shelter for youths and ex-Mount Carmel patients. Another €500 were offered to the De La Salle Brother’s Institution. However, this was not all. From the profit made, they also gathered a small amount of money and bought seven footballs which they handed over to the school’s headmaster to be made available to the students and also to serve as a memento of the Class of 2017.
I take this opportunity to congratulate these students for all their good deeds, to thank them for their friendship and to wish them all the best for their future.