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Visitors and Volunteers Bring a Joyful Beginning to the Year at LaValla School, Cambodia
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

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Feb 182 min read


Marist Youth Ministry Immersion 2025: Engaging with Students at Lavalla School in Cambodia and Embracing a Beautiful Culture
The Marist Youth Ministry's (MYM) immersion to Cambodia in December 2025 was more than a journey - it was an encounter rich in cultural discovery, education, and lived faith. Immersed in the realities of Cambodia, pilgrims opened their hearts to God's grace, allowing it to reshape how they see the world, themselves, and others. For many, the experience proved truly life-changing. Throughout the immersion, pilgrims grappled with uncomfortable truths about inequality and their

maristbrothers
Feb 134 min read


LaValla Athletes Depart for Dubai to Represent Cambodia at Asian Para-Youth Games
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

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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Happy Graduation: LaValla Cambodia Celebrates Graduation Ceremony for 22 Grade 6 Students
On 3 September, LaValla School in Cambodia held its major event of the year: the formal Graduation Ceremony for its 22 Grade 6 students....

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Sep 22, 20252 min read


Happy 27th, LaValla Cambodia: Celebrating a Legacy of Hope and Inclusive Education
On 21 June, the LaValla community came together to celebrate a special milestone - 27 years since the founding of LaValla School, in...

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Jul 3, 20252 min read


Thank You, Caritas Italia: LaValla Students Celebrate New Library Space
A couple of months ago, LaValla School in Cambodia received brand-new furniture, sparking excitement among students and staff - thanks to...

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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Immersion with Purpose: Marist Youth Ministry’s Transformative Experience in Cambodia
From December 5 to 16, ten participants from Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) embarked on an immersion experience in Cambodia. This initiative...

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Feb 3, 20254 min read


International Day of People with Disabilities: FMSI and LaValla School Lead the Way in Inclusive Education in Cambodia
Nestled in Takhmao, Cambodia, LaValla School stands as a testament to Marcellin Champagnat's philosophy of serving those on the margins....

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Dec 3, 20246 min read
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