The two LaValla campuses in Takhmao, Cambodia, came together to celebrate the feast day of the Marist Founder, Marcellin Champagnat. The day began in the newly expanded oratory at the Brothers’ Community House, which was filled with residents and guests. Joining Brothers Brian Kinsella and Allen Sherry and Maryknoll volunteer Kylene Fremling were two novices from Sri Lanka - Felipe Seno from Timor-Leste and Teweia Orea from Kiribati - as well as Zakeu Sarmento, a recently pro

Br Darren Burge, the Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, has appointed Leang Sokny to be the Executive Director of MSC for three years. The Board of MSC received 46 applications for this position and, after an interview process, the Board’s strong recommendation of Leang Sokny has led to this appointment. The new Executive Director of MSC, Leang Sokny Br Darren said that this is a significant appointment for Marist Solidarity Cambodia. He stated he is confident tha

Last December, Takoda Cheng of Marist Youth Ministry embarked on a meaningful volunteering experience with Bridge Builders. Having previously visited Cambodia as part of the MYM immersion program, Takoda was so deeply moved by what he witnessed that he felt compelled to return as a volunteer. During his time there, he taught English to local children - an experience he describes as truly beautiful. Read more about his experience. When I decided that I would volunteer a month

As we move through another school year at LaValla, we are delighted to share some highlights from recent months. Our new students, many of them young and small, have settled beautifully into life at LaValla. December brought wonderful immersion visits from St John's College Woodlawn, Sacred Heart College, Alice Springs, and a group of Marist Young Adults accompanied by Jenifer Miller, MYM Sydney Regional Coordinator and Paul Harris, Mission, Life and Formation. All three grou

Sixteen young Cambodians from the Marists’ LaValla Programme for Inclusive Education gathered this week for a heartfelt farewell as they set off for the airport - each proudly dressed in new tracksuits in the colours of the Cambodian flag. Their destination: the Asian Para-Youth Games in Dubai, UAE, taking place from 10 to 13 December, where they will represent their country on one of the region’s most significant sporting stages. The students travelling come from LaValla’s f

On 21 June, the LaValla community came together to celebrate a special milestone - 27 years since the founding of LaValla School, in...

A couple of months ago, LaValla School in Cambodia received brand-new furniture, sparking excitement among students and staff - thanks to...

From December 5 to 16, ten participants from Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) embarked on an immersion experience in Cambodia. This initiative...

Nestled in Takhmao, Cambodia, LaValla School stands as a testament to Marcellin Champagnat's philosophy of serving those on the margins....