Happy 27th, LaValla Cambodia: Celebrating a Legacy of Hope and Inclusive Education

maristbrothers
Jul 3
2 min read

On 21 June, the LaValla community came together to celebrate a special milestone - 27 years since the founding of LaValla School, in Cambodia which has grown into the heart of what we now know as the LaValla Project.

The day began with a prayer service, where the story of LaValla’s beginnings was shared once again. During the service, the community took time to remember and bless everyone who has been part of the journey over the years - Brothers, students, staff, and donors.

In a moving gesture, students carried containers of blessed water to each corner of the school grounds and gently poured them out; a symbolic blessing for the past, present, and future of LaValla and all who pass through its gates.

With voices raised in a cheerful chorus of "Happy Birthday LaValla", the celebrations picked up pace, followed by dancing and laughter that filled the space with joy. It was a simple but powerful way to mark all that has been achieved over the years.

Later in the day, the school also celebrated the birthdays of students whose special days had fallen in recent months - a small tradition that means a lot to the young people in our care.

For some of the long-serving staff, the day was especially meaningful. A number of them have been part of the LaValla story since its beginning, and others were recognised for reaching 10 years of service to the children and the mission of LaValla. Each received a certificate - a small token of gratitude for a decade of dedication.

None of these celebrations would be possible without the hard work of the staff at LaValla School and Village, who continue to give so much of themselves to the young people they serve.

Much gratitude to everyone involved in making the celebrations such a big success!